Janice White Dies After Brief Illness
Janice Giver Wits, four months old, died after a brief illness at her parents home on Dori route. Funeral services are set for 2 pm at Lille Vine church with Ward Wilson Furies officiating. Survived by parents, maternal grandmother Mrs Laster McKay and paternal grandmother Mrs John Shorteid. active pallbearers Charles McKay and Ban Davis.
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Janice Giver
Wits
Lille Vine Church
Wits Ward
Wilson Furies
Hone
Obergt
John Shorteid
Olark
Charles McKay
Ban Davis
Somnolentia Defense Theory in Mansfeld Murder Trial
San Francisco report on the third day of the murder trial of Mrs. Mansfeldt. Vincent Hallinan argues the defendant killed Mrs. Vada Martin while in a semiconscious state labeled somnolentia after receiving a powerful sedative from Dr. John Mansfeldt. Defense claims suspicions about her husband and insanity influenced the act.
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San Francisco
Hallinan
John Mansfeldt
Vallinan
Hurley Amplifies Charges On U S China Policy
Hurley intensified criticisms of U S policy toward China while addressing allies and officials. He defended the presence of U S groups abroad and argued for stronger support from allied governments amid evolving Asia strategy and political tensions.
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Washington
Las Gre Pacies
J. Deter
Asia
Ulang
Lee
Det
Oral Hurley
Nelmal Press
Audtorcu
Bes Bud
Brust
Britgip
Ceise
Netherlands
Hurley resignation prompts Marshall as special envoy
An inquiry into the Sia Depart personnel notes Hurley’s resignation. Meershall Marshall’s appointment as special envoy is seen as a shift toward a military-dominant approach, aiming to influence China policy and determine future U.S. Marines’ posture in the region.
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Sia
Hurley
Cver
Jey
Meershall
Army
Caine
Byrnes
Hitler Worshippers Organize In England
London papers report a new group, the Legion of Christian Reformers, praising Adolf Hitler as a divine instrument. An auction of a granite bust from the former German Embassy drew spirited bids, with Capt. R. Gordon-Canning buying the head for about 2000 pounds. J L Battersby, legion secretary, said the group will judge Mammon, not political. Pickett, U.S. Army recruiter for DOTAN, attended a Montgomery conference on boosting enlistments.
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London
Legion of Christian Reformers
Adolf Hitler
England
Hitler
R. Gordon - Canning
British Union of Fascists
J. L. Battersy
Battersby
Legion
First baboon airlift at Versailles 1783 and early jet era note
An OCR fragment recalls the first live load sent aloft by a baboon at Versailles on September 19 1783 with a chicken a duck and a sheep aboard the eight minute flight. It mentions an early captured German Ju 290 four motor bomber comparable to a B 29 capable of 240 mph and carrying 90 men.
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Versailles Prance
Unitedd States
Pilot Still Hangs From Tree After Six Drop To Safety
WALHALLA S C AP An Army pilot remains dangling 80 feet above the ground in a pine tree after he and six others parachuted from an Army transport plane that crashed in rainy weather near Walhalla last night Fort Benning officials said a ladder party planned to rescue First Lt R A Phillips of Miami Fla this afternoon They noted no major injuries but cold and exposure threatened the crewmember as he clung to his parachute high in the branches.
Highway Patrol Car Damaged in Two-Vehicle Crash
A Alabama Highway Patrol car sustained slight damage when struck from behind along the Panama City highway two miles south of Dothan. The other vehicle, driven by William E. Holland of Gordon, rear-ended the State car as Patrolman M S Vickery warned a traffic violator. No charges were filed.
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Panama City
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Vickery
German Occupation Situation Critical
Washington AP Byron Price warned that the German occupation situation is worsening hourly and the United States must decide whether to abandon its first major attempt to govern a conquered people. He urged reexamining the military government structure, blamed France for many difficulties, and called on France to declare its aim toward Germany. He said Germans crave a new leader, fearing discontent could grow.
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Byron Price
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Reich
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War
Navy Departments
Price
Potsdam
France
Civil Service Units In Wiregrass To Be Closed
O E Myers regional director announces immediate closure of all Civil Service field offices in the Wiregrass. R L Allen says residents may apply for Federal jobs at Walter Field and contact for general Civil Service information. Also notes the Martin transport 202 aircraft designed to carry 30 passengers.
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Civil Service
O. E. Myers
The
R. L. Allen
Dothan
Wapter Field
Farm Bureau Hits New Membership Milestone
The Farm Bureau reports a growing drive, with 1,500 members already joined and 1,408 last year’s total. President Ho Knowles says the effort aims to reach about 1,300 members soon as reports come in.
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Ouwles
Charles Franklin Rites Set Today
Charles D. Franklin died after a short illness in a Birmingham hospital. Rites were held at Bethlehem Church with Rev Beasley officiating. Burial in Church Cemetery. He lived in Birmingham for years and was cashier of the ABC Board at his death. Survived by mother and stepfather FR Scott Slocomb a sister Mrs Philip Kime Norfolk Va and father John B Franklin Montgomery.
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Charles D. Franklin
Birmingham
Mondsay
Slocomb
Philip Kime
Norfolk
John B. Frantlin
Montgomery
County Man Held On Bad Check Count
J T Vickers of Houston County is jailed in Dothan on a request from Washington County Florida authorities for passing a worthless check. Sheriff Fermer says four warrants exist in Chipley and Vickers used aliases. A $25 reward is offered by Florida officials for his apprehension. Veterans arriving in the States include S Sgt Charles Moore and Pfc Rubin Blount among others aboard ships at San Francisco and Newport News.
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J. T. Vickers
Houston County
Washington County
Florida
Vickers
B. G. Fermer
E. J. Strickland
Dothan
Farmer
Dan L. Brock
Chipley
States
Associated Press
Charles Moore
South East Street
Admiral Simms
San Francisco
Recruiter Assigned First Lieutenant Krause to Army Recruiting
First Lieutenant J. J. Krause is appointed as a recruiting officer, joining the Army recruiting team. He will assist in soldier outreach and recruitment efforts, coordinating with local units and hospitals to identify qualified volunteers.
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J. J. Krause
Rsistant Army
Fragmentary OCR Yet Hazy Local Notice Report
The readable words show partially legible names and places including Bourton County and Dothan. The text appears as garbled OCR with no clear event, date, or outcome to tie to a definite news item.
Dothan Flight Officer Announces New Service Cadence
A fragmented report from Ho Dothan notes Lt Krause, an aviator recently assigned to a field post, stating his monthly flight hours to register activity at Montgomery. The item references a cruiser unit and the local post’s role, with unclear details on dates or outcomes.
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Ho Dothan
Jana Field
Krause
Aviatiae Amt
Peterson Ointment Promises Quick Soothing Relief
A damaged ad-like fragment touts an ointment for itching and smarting relief, claiming rapid soothing effects. It mentions Paterson and a trademark product sold via druggists with a back-application applicator. If not satisfied, a money-back claim is implied.
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Buttsls J
Dial & Fame
Paterson
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