Thomas Blount Dies at Dothan Hospital
Geneva funeral notices report the death of Thomas Blount seventy eight of Black Sed at Dothan hospital after illness. He served as Osimaster in Geneva County for thirty years and was a member of the Blacks We tedist Church. Funeral services are set for 3 pm at Black Baptist Church with Rev De M Bredley officiating. burial in Black cemetery. Survived by wife Mary G Blount Black two sons G Blount Geneva and O W Mount Buck two daughters Mrs P Majors Buck and Mrs J L Moody Evergreen a brother BR Blount near Hartford twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Geneva
Tito's forces claim success destroying four bridges near Chachincla and Mopq megro
The war bulletin states Tito troops destroyed four strategic railway bridges near Chachinchlan and Mopq megro while German columns pressed Julian forces, who reportedly retreated from Andrijevn under heavy enemy pressure.
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Tito
Italian Front War Update Amid New German Tactics
In the Eighth Army advance Canadian troops push through as German emphasis centers on the Vinchiaturo to Gernia road. Allied maneuvers threaten Venafro, while Germany may seek a fierce counteroffensive. With winter near and limited air impact, Italy remains the likely stage for a major German blow. Medium bombers supported by Lightning escorts struck from the Balkans toward Baionika and Megalo Mikre airfields near Greece. no enemy fighters were encountered.
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Page Ouslay
Eighth Army
Malvet
Vinchiaturo
Gernia
VU. B
Balkans
Igeum
Baionika
Iedea
Megalo Mikre
Greece
Argent
FMS
Bembe
Petersons Ointment Relief For Pile Irritation
A Bumalo druggist long ago created a topical remedy named Petersons Ointment for fast cooling and soothing relief from piles. The ad promises a money back guarantee if not delighted with relief and urges asking a druggist for a 850 bar or tube with applicator.
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Peterson
Nazi Civilians Spit On U S Prisoners
New York AP report recounts wounded American airmen captured after Sicily missions enduring maltreatment by German civilians. While at Memmingen camp they received some medical care, with Red Cross aid noted. food consisted largely of potatoes and water. Two U S airmen, Herbert Eprith of Brookline and Prenk Bartaleki of Moosic Pa, describe harsh treatment and delayed care, contrasted with Russian and local responses.
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New York
Heald J
Laverpool
Sivtema
Dembere
United States
Herbert Eprith
Sicily
Kasing
Memmingen
Munich
Red Cross
Prenk Bartaleki
Moosic
Losses Cited in Fortunate Food Procurement Report
A report on March 1941 to December 20 outlines losses totaling 964,428 dollars from purchases of 3,199,488,811 dollars in food procurement for lend-lease programs. Causes include rust, flood damage, weevils, and contamination. Nonrecoverable items exceed 400,000 pounds of dried beans and thousands of pounds of various canned and preserved foods.
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CDC
Hutson
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Lend Lease
Bombing and air war reports from Pacific fronts
The dispatch details Allied air strikes over Bougainville and Japanese counterattacks near Hahiti and Finachhfen. It notes four raiding parties with Liberator bombers and escort fighters breaking Japanese air resistance, plus heavy damage to runways and supply areas.
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Liberator
Avenger
Dauntrees
Aites
Baliale
Acros
Bougainville
New Guinea
MacArthur
Soviet and German War Movements Near Melitopol
Casualties on both sides noted, with prisoners taken and a large haul of guns tanks and war materiel captured by the Red Army. Luftwaffe massing in Krivoi Rog area as German forces try to halt encirclement and disrupt Soviet tank offensives in surrounding zones.
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Melitopol
Red Army
Luftwaffe
Krivot
Red Star
Board delays action after student mistreatment claim
The Montgomey school board heard claims that seventeen year old senior W L Avant was mistreated by Principal T G Vaughn and teacher W Walker after a football game. Vaughn says he slapped Avant during a scuffle as Walker watched. Avant alleges a fist strike and wall impact. The board members indicated no further action, awaiting an Education Board report about the incident at Cramton Bowl last Friday.
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Shay
Avant
Memtera
Mrs Foy
Oscar I. Tompkins
Charlie Newon
Fred Moseley
M. L. Hanahan
T G Vaugin
W Walker Manual Arts
Atrucer
W. L. Avant
Cramton Bowl
Montgomey
Walker
Trurry
Bond of Education
All-Out for Victory Tour Heads to Greenville
Continued report from Fare One Alcanal in January outlines interviews by Lt. Col Henry S Beardsley with rey McClellan to accompany the tour. County Scrap Salvage Committee and civic leaders plan to attend as agricultural and school authorities join community leaders. The All-Out for Victory tour began October 18 at Jasper and ends tomorrow night in Greenville.
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Fare One
Alcanal
Hig Yest
Henry S Beardsley
Rey McClellan
War Manpower Bill Faces Senate Resistance and Conference
The record shows continued debate over a War Manpower Commission order, with the Senate signaling it will not accept the House version without controversy. Senator HW (D-Alu) indicated the measure would be sent to conference to harmonize differences between the two chambers.
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Senate
House
D-Alu
Coal Strike Wave Hits Mines and Railroads
The report outlines widespread coal mine idle status across states including Alabama Virginia Kentucky and Pennsylvania as wage disputes with the War Labor Board and Illinois plan discussions threaten resumption of work. Union leaders resist rapid agreements while railroad unions move toward a nationwide strike vote amid wage disputes.
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Spu
Imsuvzatan
Papanese
Inel
Yuoder
Pita
Atre
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Pennetvenia
Puttaburgh
WLB
George F. Campbell
Tiltnow Operators Association
Chicago
Hoe
Transportation
John Lewiz
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Fred M. Vinson
Birmingham
Alabama
War Labor Board
Ninas
Alabama By-Products Corp
Ama Industries
Tepnesses Co
Iron and Railroad Co
Republic Steel Corp
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Co
Woodward Iron Co
James H. Terry
United Mine
Workers International
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Becaume
W. F Manfield
Era Manage
Ipaper Mil
Jusea
De Marigny Trial In Critical Stage
Nassau Bahamas AP James O Barker FBI trained identification expert awaited a call to testify on a fingerprint found in the bedroom of Sir Harry Osken Barker’s home. Crown argues the print ties Al fred de Marigny to the murder while defense questions timing and source of the fingerprint as witnesses dispute attribution. Mrs Dorothy Clark says she saw De Marigny upstairs at the Oakes home July 9 after investigations began.
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SY EV. W Jones
Nassau
Bahamaa
James O Barker
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Witcoms
Alfred de Marigny
Harry Osken
Meichen
Malden
Maj
Herbert Pemberton
Dorothy Clark
de Marigny Go Upstais
Oakea
Coffee County rent freeze and future registration plan
The countywide rent freeze extends to March 1, 1942 levels with rent control starting November 1. Carroll T McCannell will supervise the Coffee County registration program as district rent executive at Montgomery. The Enterprise office registration staff is not named yet, and plans are still being formed.
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Coffee County
Dosk
Carroll T McCannell
Montgomery
Doak
Navy reports Runner submarine overdue and presumed lost
The submarine Runner is overdue and presumed lost after operations cutting into enemy supply lines. Next of kin of all personnel have been notified. The 1 525-ton ship had a crew of about 45 under Lieut Comdr Joseph Bourland. Bourland’s wife is Mrs Gertrude Bourland of New York City.
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Navy
United States
Joseph H Bourland
Mra
Gertrude P. Bourland
West End Avenue
New York City
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Carnes & Crew
Navy Day Celebrations Mark War Effort and U S Navy
Scores of meetings celebrate the second Navy Day, marking the 168th birthday of the Navy. President Roosevelt pledges more ships and planes to protect life and liberty, while Secretary Knox and Admiral King are among 50 speakers outlining past feats and future goals for freedom at sea.
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Ing
United States Navy
Roosevelt
Rooseevelt
Knox
Ernest J. King
U. S Fleet
Philadelphia
King
Indianapolis
Navy
$1,000 Sought Here as Accident Sequel
Odell Hart sues C. C Aligood in Montgomery Circuit Court claiming damages from a September collision on North Street. Hart seeks 150 for auto damage, 30 for lost time, and 75 for medical fees, alleging negligence by Aligood in operating a vehicle.
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Hougtem
Odell Hart
C. C Aligood
Ozerk
Ae Aulemohils Cothelos
Unis
Thaquit
Hart
Aldpred
Committee approves higher taxes on amusements
After turning down a tax proposal, the committee approved higher assessments on jewelry, fur, salons, bowling, billiards, cabarets, club dues and traveling. It rejected tax hikes on cigarettes and tobacco and declined to recommend taxes on soft drinks, candy, and chewing gum.
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Tnaured and Co. - Mail
Tnita Fhat
Navy strength and Wake Island victory noted
The article praises the United States Navy for resilience across the Pacific. It highlights carriers cruisers destroyers and submarines sustaining Hawaii and island garrisons. It cites the Enterprise and Wake Island operation as proof of Navy power and strategic recovery since Pearl Harbor.
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Fidence
Pacific Front
Midway
Santa Cruz
Guadaloapa
Hawaii
United States
Bhava
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Wake Island
Five FSA Tenants Make $1,000 Club
Five Farm Security Administration tenants have joined the $1000 Club this year in Moore County. Borrowers include George Well of De than rents, Lunie W. Drews of Dethan, Dewerd McCard of Dotham, Wilbore Irvis of Raford Route One, and John Trawick of Columbia Route Two. To qualify, a borrower must pay at least $1000 on their account, with others receiving honorable mention for $500 to $999. Tenants have up to forty years to repay loans from the Farm Security Administration supervisor.
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Houster County
Morris ML Borland
FRA
George RB
Well of
Dethan
Lunie W. Asd
John Trawick
Columbia
Borland Mid
Tratin
Father Of Five Held In Divorce Slaying
Frederick C. Mergner, 45, widower and father of five, is charged with murder in the slaying of Charlottes W. Robinson, ex-wife of Brown W. Robinson. Police say after a quarrel they drove, he fired six times, attempted to dump the body into a manhole, and was arrested at home. Detective Barrett noted an unloaded pistol and bloodstained car. Mergner allegedly confessed.
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Washington
Capitol
Frederick C. Mergner
Charlottes W. Robinson
Emma Maliwuts
Germany
Brown W. Robinson
Crown Point
Ind
Grace Lucas
Mergner
Barrett
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