Court Of Honor Set For Headland Scouts
A Boy Scout Court of Honor will be held tonight at eight o clock at the Headland clubhouse. Eleven boys are scheduled to receive advancement, with four awarded civic service bars. Recipients include Reveles Walden Edward Knowles Cornel Wilkinson Billy Reynolds Jor Johnson and Har secom Ruby. Freddie Reynolds will be awarded a first class badge Jimmy Campbell and Jim Frank Jordan will receive Star badges. Max Seounyera will be awarded a Life badge Hayes Town, a Life Scout, will receive eight merit badges. Haven Towns Freddie Reynolds Knowles Walden and Cornel Wilkinson will receive civic service bars for forty five hours of service.
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Headend
Sour
Wdvmeeenent
Max Seounyera
Hayes Town
Haven Towns
Freddie Reynolds
Knowles Walden
Cornel Wilkinson
Wil Recei
Draft calls in January expected to hold steady in Alabama
Alabama’s January draft quotas are expected to mirror prior months with no rise in the number of men entering the armed forces. Lt. Col. James T. Johnson notes many 18-year-olds join the Navy or other services, while prewar fathers are still a large source of recruits.
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Montgomery
Ala
Awbama
James T. Johnson
Selective Service
Johnson
FSA Officials Visit Local Office in Montgomery and Troy
Robert B. Riggs of Montgomery and Miss Gay Pearton of Troy visit the Farm Security Administration office this week. Morris Mr. Borland, county FSA supervisor, announced Riggs as an administrative supervisor and Misa Peargon as an assistant administrative supervisor.
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Robert B. Riggs
Montgomery
Gay Pearton
Troy
Farm Security Administration
Morris Mr. Borland
FSA
Riggs
Misa Peargon
Georgia County Votes in Roosevelt Fourth Term Referendum
In Donaonville Georgia County announces a vote on a Roosevelt fourth term. Ellison D. Wade, Roosevelt Committee chairman for twelve years, predicts a Roosevelt win as party officials mobilize support and distribute stickers backing a fourth term. The ballot instructs voters to strike the term they oppose and write another choice if Roosevelt is not their pick.
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Donaisonville
Stainel County
Comauttes Bac
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Marianna Cadet Killed In Crash
Cadet Wallace H. Luerich twenty one was killed instantly at Marianna Army airfield on Saturday afternoon when his plane crashed during routine training. He was the son of Rev and Mrs Roland Luerich of Elizabeth New Jersey and had studied aeronautical engineering at North Carolina State College.
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Marianna
Avision
Wallace H. Luerich
Marianna Army Airfield
Luerich
Roland L. Luerich
Elizabeth
N.J
North Carolina State College
District primary plans debated for unexpired term
The district committee considered delaying a primary for the unexpired term until May alongside the regular term vote. Gov. Sparks urged an early date citing needed representation in 1944 and possible European conflict effects. McCorvey initially hesitant but agreed to early primaries for district best interests. An 11 January date with February 1 runoff was proposed if needed. Negro cub pack forms in Ozark as first such unit in Southeast Alabama Council.
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Washington
Ain
Agia Executive Committee
Sparks
Europe
Gesener T. McCorvey
State Executive Committee
McCorvey
E. C. Boswell
Geneva
Alabama
Ozark
A. W
Tex
Renner
Dr. Smith
Renner Eald
Radio program schedule and network lineup summary
A dense listing records a radio network’s Monday schedule across programs and time blocks. It notes show titles such as War News from the World, The Johreon Futsily, The Lone Ranger, Music in the Air, Cavalcade of Averages, and Blind Date, with various hosts, segments, and interludes, including sports, quizzes, and entertainment features.
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Freel Warthe
Nlelasic
Dokner Misgen
Ros Pulrom Vawla
Jeamd Coomant
Abe Fel Sullivan
Cara Sistera
T. Lone Ranger
Kalterborn
Nbe
Vox Pop
Parks & Werren
Mhs
Pulten Ourstar News
Ans
Inhe
Lim
Abner
Ping Ridee
Nbr
Arlen
Blu
Cae
Winetiga
Renia
Reebasic
Sherloee Heulmes
Minuta Kewe Parlod
Voorkess
Stn
Cbs
Faneter Higattar Spreking
Potty
Bull Grey's
Harry
Raymond Grave
Bobby Ruffin
Sammy ‘Angell
Etreen Guild Plapere
Victor
Blodia
Dagwood
Brepaal Echi
Guy Lomberde
Orch
London
Newsrest
Germany faces new war threat as Nazis test weapon in France
Reports indicate Nazi intent to use a new cannon or rocket projectile from France. Berlin observers warn air raids alone cannot win the war, while RAF bombings cripple Bernin’s transport and power facilities. Swedish correspondents describe Berlin’s ruin as a city wrecked by an earthquake, with Tiergarten turned into a tented shelter area.
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Germany
France
Schoeder
Herbie
England
Bernin
Berlin
Wfe
Tiergarten
German political figures and exile in the early 20th century
Number 12- continues from page one detailing Jung in New York then Germany where he led the German Peace Society in 1923 and edited a social democratic daily. He sat on the Reichstag foreign relations committee in 1930, exposed Soviet Russia ambitions, and after 1933 was jailed by the Nazis and later escaped to Czechoslovakia in December.
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Orenijenburg
Czecho Slovakia
War dispatches recount raids near Rome and French Riviera
A late war report details American A-36 airstrikes causing widespread havoc among enemy concentrations and barracks. It notes a surrounding Rome area raid and a clash near the French Riviera where a Marauder formation was attacked and two Messerschmitts claimed.
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Dubrovnik
Rome
Frenih Riviera
Two Women Arrested at Clarence May Home Over Marriage Plot
Two women Frances Kwiatkowaski of Wisconsin and John F Lando of Milwaukee were arrested at Clarence May's home after a soldier present reported a plan to marry and move to Dothan. The pair later applied for a marriage license at the county probate office and were married.
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Clarence
Goldier
Dothan
Misa Frances Kwiatkowaski
Weat Allie
Wisconsin
John F. Lando
Milwaukee
Convicted Negro Seeks Probation in Houston Court
Joe Wesley, a Black man sentenced to ten years for a first degree felonious offense, has applied for probation. He states in a petition that he will remain under Circuit Judge D.C. Haistee’s supervision. The probation request follows the stabbing case involving Wille Jordan and references from sheriff’s deputies and a coach’s services at the state line.
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Joe Wesley
Houstus
Roy 4A
Carrull
Hesrip
D.C. Haisteaa
Weasley
Wille Jorden
Negro
Ebie Lory
Cowch
Sericea
State Line
Navy enlistment extended to July 1 for graduates
July 1 graduation date for Hir-Behoul seniors 17 years old extended for naval flight training. J H Hutchins of the Navy Recruiting Station Dothan announced lower age limits and that enlisted seniors will not be called to training until after graduation. Eligible applicants must be 18 to 28 years old, with a 28 to 39 birthday window noted.
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J. H. Hutchins
Graduaton
Ration Holders Must Watch Registrations
The County War Price and Rationing Board requires ration holders to personally update the gasoline book and tire inspection record when a motor vehicle registration number changes. The board notes changes will no longer be processed by a board or official registrar.
Medical Society To Elect Officers
Houston County Medical Society will hold its monthly meeting at the County health department Friday night at eight o'clock. Dr. W T Burkett secretary announced that officers for the new year will be elected and all members are urged to attend.
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Houston County Medical Sociey
County Health Department
W. T. Burkett
Miners wage talks surge as Burke faces union attack
An immediate contract would preserve miners earnings but disputes the travel time figures used in the current method. A union leader seeks to isolate Burke while pressing for heavier production. Over the past weekend Stabilization Director Vinson approved higher coal prices averaging 17 cents a ton. Weekend production reached 12.7 million tons, the largest in 16 years, with historical peaks noted in 1927 and 1926.
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Aio
Burke
Sone
Fred M. Vinson
Wost
Ickeson
Croce argues for regency as crowd demands republic in Milan
In a university courtyard crowd of about a thousand cries No more House of Savoy we want a republic as Croce pleads for a regency plan. Sforza follows, urged Italy to fight in the war but says the people won’t unless the King steps back from head of government.
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Croce
Maly
Republica
House of Levoy
Sforza
Italy
Meat price order sparks merger fears in slaughtering trade
The article discusses OPa meat price order seen as favoring large meat processors over small independent slaughters. It notes potential concentration in the industry and damages to small operators. It also reports promotions in related military training units and explains the Academic Regiment at Fort Benning.
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Congress
Opa
AAA Committeemen To Meet Tomorrow In Houston County
About 54 county committeemen from Houston County are expected to meet tomorrow to hear AW Jones, state administrative officer, discuss the 164 AAA program. After the meeting, community committeemen will be elected in early December to represent the county in the agriculture conservation program.
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AAA
Houston County
W. Jones
Jesse A. Cubreth
Air
Culbreth
Zaid
Four Negroes Nabbed On Gambling Charge
Detectives E. J. Strickland and Wes Herong raided a gambling gaze yesterday and arrested four Negroes. Police Chief J. E. Draughon identified the suspects as Charley Stall, Robert Bigham, Fletcher Josen, and Mack Thompson. All posted $12 cash bonds.
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E. J. Strickland
Wes Herong
J. E. Draughon
Charley Stall
Robert Bigham
Fletcher Josen
Mack Thompson
Navy Claims Secret Weapons Nears Public Reveal
Navy chief Rear Admiral Blandy announced at a press conference that the Navy possesses new secret weapons. He said some are fully comparable to German radio controlled torpedoes and acoustic homing torpedoes, with others even more amazing, in use for many months and unknown to both the public and enemy. Blandy plans sea duty and will leave his post next month.
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Washington
Navy
Wv. H. P. Blandy
Bureau of Ordnance
Blandy
Student Admits Strangling Girl
New Orleans AP reports 20 year old TrivIn McCafferty Cumming, son of a Tulane professor, confessed to Dr. M Odom to strangling 17 year old Joan Lewis in a car near New Orleans. He was held for questioning by parish authorities after initially claiming accidental strangulation and later saying he strangled a companion on purpose.
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New Orleans
M. Odom
Jefferson Parish
Tulane University
Joan Lewis
Odom
Metairle Country Day School
Ralph Boothby
Two Autos Collide Injuring Two Occupants
Two cars collision at the intersection of South Appietree and Lafay jette streets left Hazel Reeder and James Thom injured. Police reported minor damage to both vehicles. addresses unavailable. Firemen responded to a blaze at Real Top Taxi Company with light damage and heat causing an over supply of off in the air.
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South Appietree
Lafay Jette
Posses
Hazel Reeder
James Thom
Recoda
Real Top Taxi Company
Jay Johnson
US Canada air route proposal links capitals with Ottawa plan
Washington reports the proposal to extend Pennsylvania Central Airlines Washington Buffalo route through Rochester to Ottawa. The linked plan would connect with the Pittsburgh Buffalo PCA line and extend Canadian capital service southward to Birmingham Miami New Orleans and South American points.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Pennsylveme Cenuel Airlines
Morgenthau battles House tax plan for wartime revenue
Secretary Morgenthau urged Senate Finance to push for $10.5 billion in new wartime taxes, insisting the House plan falls short of needs. Treasury counsel Radulph Paul criticized the House measure for complexity while arguing for broader income tax reform and exemptions to simplify the system amid wartime financing.
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Radulph Paul
Treasury General Counsel
Erettz
Morgenthau
Paul
House
Treasury
Washington
Morgentiau
Senate Finance Committee
George
Bombardments Press Ahead on Eastern Front Amid Shifting Advances
Fragmented OCR details a chaotic clash across the Korosten area with Russian forces pushing toward Zhlohin and clashes near the Pripet River. Reports describe rail corridors, enemy countermeasures, and rearguard actions as units maneuver across heavily forested terrain.
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Korosten
Miev
I Gan Konsentin
Eukamsewv
Gky
Artoles
Zhlohin
Bda - Mosbelsvekays
Gemel
Cisy
Uvarovichi
Marsey Pripet River
Cornierstiach
Seabees Move Fast in Gilbert Island Fighting
Contined from pages one the Seabees moved quickly onto the Gilberts as islands secured by Mesines and Infus try at a price costly to the invaders but costly to the defending Japanese. The speed of the Sea bees suggested heavy use of airflades in the Gilerts for early intensified bombing of the Jap-held Marshal group 350 miles north and for defense of the new holdings.
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Gilberts
Sew
Foresight Amid War Talks Circulates About Possible Meetings
Eduard Benes, president in exile, may attend a meeting linked to wooing Hitler's satellites. Rumors say a sixth German representative could sit in. Hungarian deputy hints at seeking peace and Axis pact questions after Italy’s surrender. Bern dispatch notes Fran von Papen met with the Vatican on November 6.
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Eduard Benes
Caschoslovak
Daily Mail
New York
Germany
Hungary
Songer
Germany’s War Propaganda and RAF Progress Highlight War News
Fighter Command Chief says German air power weakens as Allied strength rises. Goebbels warns of “interest and double interest” in retaliation and hints at phosphorus canisters. RAF November operations praised as a strong month. Swiss chatter reports a proposed peace plan to Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin, via German sources, while Swiss reception remains cautious. Chicago commodities wheat prices shown with mixed futures.
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Berlin
Goebbela
London
Stockholm
Ben
Svenska Dagbinde
la Suisse Today
Germany
Barbecue Rewa Faithful Worker Barbecue Held
A community barbecue honoring loyal workers was held at Sanctuary Rear with Hog and pork dishes and speeches. Notable attendees included Lieut William B and MC Stati of Vinegar Bend. 1,500 workers eligible, weather disrupted attendance, and participates from Mobile, Washington, and other districts were expected.
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MC Stati
Vineger Bend
Ala
Reward
Og Mobile
Washington
Wea
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OWT
Elmer Davis
Paull. V. McNutt
Menpower
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Philip Broughton
OWI
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Oates St
Genuine Bowes Sealfast Tire
Houston
N. Foster
Georgia
Bellabie Dothan Roofing & Heating Co
Fhon
Mpponite City Hall
Dothas
Freg A. Herring
Southside Granite Co
Appletree Deye
Renee
Deck Kingery
Tee Tee Labs
AP News
Heebeg
Dave Bowes
Muor
AP News Treasury
Palady
AP News Chatey Barne
APN
Medical Society
Orbin Ro Truett
Mroo
Mea CC
B. Truett
Midland City
Benning
Infantry School
G.I
Lee Chow
Cricago
May
Rewa
Mobile
Ata
Comeclimmenta
Ray Berberve
Ube Onting
Aff Ober
William
Spizkors Ube
A. Bryant
War P Board
Bile District
Axid Stedwm
Gram
Bom. Ly
WPB
F. Sheppard
Allants
WLB
Dr. Moreley
Mot Maurower Commission
J. L. Harri Roofing CO
Reno
Tas
Main St
J.B. Davis
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