Obie C. Aplin Funeral Planned
Obie C Lee Aplin died at home in Blue Springs Thursday night after illness. Funeral at Antioch church near Grimes at 11 a m with Rev DeSburo of Enterprise officiating. Burial at church cemetery with Headland Mortuary in charge. Survived by wife five sons five daughters and sisters.
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C .Lee Aplin
AU Y Weren
Blue Sprinze
Aliness
Antioch Church
Grimes
DeSburo
Enterprise
Borie
Headland Moritary
Eons
Apis
Bie Springs
Dan Ap
la Loa Ara
Johnny Apirg
Cho
Special primary urged to fill late congressman term
The Third District committee urged a special primary on the first Tuesday in May 1944 to nominate a representative for the unexpired term of late Henry B Stengall. It called for same officers and voting procedures as the regular primary in counties using ballots and voting machines. Filing deadlines and rules would apply to both short and full terms.
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Congress
Kenry B Stengall
Houston
Maer T. McCorvey
State Committee
Washington
Camp funding debated as War Dept eyed site in Coffee County
The discussion notes that number 14 would gain most from the camp while the city has shown willingness to cover costs. It also mentions the War Department weighing the camp and a possible similar camp in Coffee County. Politics indicate the Third District will lack a Washington representative until mid-1944 due to the time needed to select three successors to Hep. Henry B. Steagall. The primary to nominate a candidate continues.
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War Department
Coffee County
Washington
Henry B. Steagall
Tavern Keeper Guilty of Peonage in Savannah Trial
Federal jury convicts Joel T Pierce, Bryan County operator, on seven counts of peonage for forcing women employees to date customers. Judge Lovett orders the tavern closed and action to be taken by state and city officials. Four counts acquitted. sentencing after a pre sentence report. Two men detained for questioning over missing witnesses. Election notes mention a term mid 1945 and possible July run off if needed.
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Savannah
Joel T Plarce
Bryan County
A. B. Lovett
Pierce
Edwin Hardison
United States
Brarshal
Joseph H Young
W H Pomeroy
Red” McElroy
Frabiey Melroy
Puerce
Ian Judge Tuvett
Patline McGee
Aytio Si
We Oats
Wirnon Thorpe
Merce
Wil Toasea Pierce Dentad
Atates Manta
Chinese Tighten Noose On Japanese In Hunan Province
AP reports Chinese forces in Northern Hunan tightening a ring around Japanese troops near Changteh. Chinese claims nearly 10 000 enemy deaths in fierce fighting for Changteh and siege efforts surrounding Changsha region. Japan reportedly fights stubbornly with heavy casualties.
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Chungking
Huntn
Trice
Changteh
Japanaae
Hunan
Changsha
Tarawa battle endurance and court testimony haze war talk
The report describes brutal fighting at Tarawa with Marines pressed ashore over sharp coral and heavy casualties. It notes Col Edson calls it the toughest Marine fight, mentions other Japanese bases and potential targets, and shifts to a courtroom scene where witnesses Pierce and his wife deny questions while others face bribery claims as testimony closes.
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Bebo
Merritt A Edson
Secon Marine Division
Gilherts
Goisgons
France
Tarawa
Marghalla
Mindanao
Philippines
Japan
Berlin Air War Tides Turn As Allied Air Strikes Escalate
Berlin endures a heavy Friday night assault with West and central sectors hit by RAF and US bombers. Reports say 500000 Berliners sheltered, hundreds of thousands fled to escape, while Allied losses rose. Berlin claims 69 British planes downed as 93 Allied bombers were lost across Germany. Berlin censorship tightens as Nazi leaders vow revenge and WWII tensions rise across Europe.
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Charlottenburg
Bremen
Berlin
Air Ministry
Germany
Europe
Tght
Niight
RAF
Berezina crossfire echoes Napoleon retreat in Borisov tale
The account recalls German and Russian maneuvers near Plug gaps while retreating French forces under Napoleon faced the Berezina crossing in late November 1812. It notes heavy casualties, a panicked crossing at Borisov, and the dwindling French force from 456,000 to around 880. It cites Tsarist attacks on both river banks and prior wars before mentioning Canada’s prewar ship-building.
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Berezma
Russa
Borisov
Smolensk
Romsnov
Napoleon
Berezine
Napoon Wan Inhiachong
Butler Defends South America Trip and Good Neighbor Policy
Nebraskan Sen. Butler, after a 60 day tour of South America, defended the Good Neighbor Policy against Wallace critics. He compared spending figures with Rockefeller and McKellar, arguing current aid is far less than claimed and urging cheaper, stronger ties with Latin America.
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Walace
Dor Quisote
Batue
My. Wallace
Heaid
Federal Register
Latin America
Obisin
Mosey Ubey Bere
Rockefeller
Buller
McKellar
Tennessee
South America
Butler
Wallace
James G. Blaine
Pan-American Union
James B Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Harrison
Pan-American Congress
Campaign rally quotes on peace and veterans rights
Fragmented speech excerpts urge victory in peace to prevent future wars, defend free institutions, and set government by elected representatives. They emphasize veterans economic security and fair farmer income, with pledges to fight until goals are won.
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Stea
Thia
WAVES Recruiting Drive Intensified for Women Enlistment
Ensign Beffre from Crans ton visits Dothan to boost WAVES interest. She will meet women at the Navy recruiting station and open evenings for appointments through December. Officials report rising inquiries about opportunities and qualification tests in the Waves program.
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Dethas
Huth Sewfire
Navy
Birmingham
J. H Hutchins
Dolhan
Eelfre
Yiaven
Befire
Houston
Ensign Beffre
Seger Tells Nazi Custody Escape in Rotary Talk
Seger recounts his three months in jail and eight months in the first Nazi concentration camp at Oranienburg, his escape in December, and flight to Czecho Slovakia. He describes German custody of his wife, Mrs Seger, and their later release after British MPs interceded. Seger later immigrated to the United States in 1934 and 1935, and his book Oranienburg has been translated into six languages. He is slated to speak at Dothan High School as part of a Rotary lecture series with no admission charge.
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Aix Montha
Onenienburg
Czecho-Slovakia
Seger
Roselau
Anhalt
London
Herron von Hoesch
Lady Astor
Duchess of Athol
House of Commons
Germany
United States
Meister
Oranienturg
Adolf Fitler J
Dothan
Dothan High School
Soldiers fortify front line across route to Rome
Two to the west along the Fifth Army front guard the main road to Rome and raise additional strong points along the ten mile stretch from Mignano to Casa Ao as part of defensive preparations. The native word for India Bairat.
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Fifth Army
Rome
Mignano
Casa Ao
Mystery man from the agiovak government tied to Moscow talks
The piece notes a mystery figure who left Loa nou for Moscow to attend a big four discussion shaping the war’s postwar phase. Rumors say leaders of the big three may have conferred, with London abuzz that Foreign Secretary Anthony Benalan might join Churchill for a UN leaders’ conference.
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Agiovak
Loanou
Moscow
Bense
Saas
Mself
London
Bora
Bern
Anthony Benalan
Churchill
United Nations
Vichy
Unclear World War II Frontline Skirmishes Reported
Fragmentary wartime notes describe tanks or forces near Sattelberg and a potential encirclement before a village assault. The text mentions Japanese casualties, raid waves, bomb impacts, and aerial activity, but details are garbled and unclear.
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EF. C
Bud” Boswell
Geneva County
Allan Lee
Robert Malone
Dethan
Kirke Adams
Dark
Congresman
Broagall
Guy Hardwick
Boswell
Frank Covington
Headland
Unter den Linden
Keines
Everlos Row
Southside Granite Co
Appletree Oeykl
Erureoe
Kingry
Chee
Diamonds & Watches
Tippett Building
Beto
Tarawa Atoll
New York
Lke
Robert Lay
Labor Front
Ley
Angriff
Federal Communications Commission
Peru
Canada
India
Cash & Carry
Dothan Steam Laundry
E. Pawel
Dothan, Als
Sattelberg
Husa Pouloscla
NES
Bone
Ward
Montgomery Ward
N. Foater St
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