Neutrality in Bulgaria Brushed Aside by Russians
Moscow dispatch reports Soviet Tass statement condemning Bulgarian Prime Minister Muraviev for seeking armistice terms with the United States and Britain. The agency said Bulgaria, though not at war with Russia, faced a finar showdown and warned that Germany had ships and troops threatening Soviet shipping in the Black Sea. The note declared Bulgaria’s neutrality doomed and warned it would determine its fate based on its political alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel PeLier
Moscow
Rios Bruszen
Sina Perelte
Germany
Tass
Gireguy
Korarmour
Muravier
Ater
Bulgaria
Bulgara
Russia
United States
Britain
Washington
Cairo
Muraviev
Black Sea
Ariess
Demonstration Clubs Schedule Announced in Houston County
Twenty eight home demonstration club meetings are slated this month with Miss Fran Bailette announcing the schedule. The September program titled Peanuts at Mealtime features two dishes scalloped onions and peanut apple cake with peanut butter honey sauce. Meetings list various dates and host families across towns including Big Creek Smyrna Gordon Webb Barber North Union Wall Vicksburg Memphis Bay Springs Enon Dupree Hicks Beulah Center Pleasant Plains Magoolis Kinsey Jerico Pilgrim Best Cowarts Selma Pansey New Providence Grangerburg Columbia Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Home
Fran Bailette
Big Creek
CL. Deal
Smyrna
Gordon
Blyp House
Webb
AL. Whitten
Barber
HL &. North
Union Wall
David Byrd
Vicksburg
Ris
Sim Weeks
Memphis
Rex Cooleyard Taylor
Jasper Scott
Bay Springs
C. H. Gilmore
Enon
Oscar Godwin
Dupree
H. Waller
Hicks - Beulah
C. A. Kelley
Harper's Joy
Minnie Harper
Center
W. L Gamble
Pleasant Plains
Pearl Dukes
Magoolis
A. L. Atwell
Grangerburg
FE. A Granger
Columbia
J. G. McLeod
Crosby
Ewell Danford
Number From Page One Wheel Alignment Checks
Motorists and truck operators were urged to have wheels axles and steering alignment checked on their cars and trucks. Necessary repairs and adjustments were advised to prevent excess wear as the last mile for some tires may also be the last mile for the vehicle using them.
Temperature readings across cities on Labor Day weekend
Readings from Savannah, Butler, Columbia, Miami, Albany and other cities show lower temperatures this morning with Chicago at 66 and Washington at 79. Duluth reported 57 while rain cooled parts of Tennessee and Kentucky with varying totals, including 1.40 inches at Smithville and 0.58 inches at Knoxville. Weather notes compare regional cooling patterns to yesterday.
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Savannah
Butler
Columbia
Miami
Albany
Midwest
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
Duluth
Minn
Tennessee
Kentucky
Smithville
Tenn
Hopkinsville
Knoxville
Miss Nell English Assumes New Duties
Miss Nell English takes over duties in the Houston County Welfare Department. transfers move staff to other counties. Mr. Charles A Pearson goes to Covington County and Miss Liebe Leaverwood to Geneva County as director. Mrs. Marthe Claire Gates departs September 35 for Tulare and New Orleans for a four and a half month study. The caseworker program is linked to Peabody College.
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Nell Frgish
Elnaba
Mirestu
Houstun County
Mecenuy
Ibres
Tai Py Tran
Haerles
Pearson Wes Transferres
Covgion County
Liebe Leaverwood
Geneva County
Marthe Claire Gates
Tulare Lraves T
New Orleane
Bgadeale
Peabody College
Wiregrass Soldiers Wounded In Action Report
The War Department released a list naming 1,912 soldiers in the European theater. among 41 Alabamians wounded are Private first class Joe P. Hall of Ashford, Staff Sergeant Moselma Hall of Cottonwood, Private first class Morgan Hallford of Hanford, Private Edward B. Jackson of Midland City, and Private first class Hubert Kirkland of Newville.
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Scumn
War Department
Actoc
Joe P. Hall
Rain J. Hall Ashford
Moselma Hall
Bonnie E. Hall
Cottonwood
Morgan Hallford
Georgia Hallford
Hanford
Edward B. Jackson
Josie C. Jackson
Midland City
Hubert Kirkland
Inez Kirkland
Newville
OPA Amendments Extend New Price Ceilings Across Goods
The OPA sets price ceilings at 75 percent for Class One used items and 33 1 3 percent for Class Two. Applies to radios, phonographs, furniture, fixtures, housewares, hardware, and more when bought for resale, with household purchases for personal use exempt.
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OPA
Fourth WPB Special Program Aims at Low-Cost Knitwear
The War Production Board announced a fourth special program for producing low-cost cotton knitwear garments to ease civilian shortages. October to December targets include infants' hose sleepers gowns shirts wrappers and other items with prices aligned to the third quarter 1942 levels. Priority will be provided to secure cotton yarns for these garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
WPS
Henry County Post Will Meet Wednesday
Headland special edition reports The Reory County Post No. 62 of the American Legion will meet Wednesday night at 8 o'clock at City Hall. Commander Grover Ray announced the gathering and urged full attendance for several important business centers to be discussed.
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Headland
Reory County
American Legion
Grover Ray
Ray
Murrow D Schwinn Wounded In France
Sergeant Murrow D Schwinn of Campbellton Florida was wounded in action on August 15 in France. His father M D Schwinn of Campbellton reported the news. Schwinn is recovering in a North African hospital and had been wounded twice while serving in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrow D Schwinn
Campbellon
Fla
France
M. D. Schwinn
Campbellton
Schwinn
North Africa
Italy
Goat’s Decoy Leads Farmer to Dollar Pill Scare
AP reports in Walhalla South Carolina that farmer S Barrett, feeding goats, discovered a deceptive setup involving a goat decoy and one dollar pills that evaporated money from his wallet as he turned his back. The incident unfolds behind him, leaving him astonished and puzzled by the observed disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhalla
S.C
S. Barrett
Final Rites Held For W. B. Hardy
Final rites were held for W B Hardy at Ashford cemetery with the Hey D W Poole of Dothan and Rev Carmichap of Columba officiating. Burial followed in Ashford cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge. Surviving wife and family listed, including daughter Mrs Vic Turner and son W oA Jerdut Auburndale Fla. Other relatives named. Active pallbearers listed including Bill Chandler and A H Green.
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Aulumlia
D. W Poole
Dothan
Dtr
Carmichap
Columba Officreung
Buriatti
Ashford
Ward-Wilsot
Suchus
Auburndale
Fla
Vic Turner
Winterhaven
Jim Hardy
Weir EE Wasefield
Bill Chandler
Saxe
A. H Green
Silat Love
Tilton Ellis
Howifry
C. C. Hicas
A J. Sanders
D. Wright
Bilufferd Ames
Fred Parramore
Joe Radney
Tirpitz Battleship Bombed by British Planes
British navy planes hit the 35 000 ton German battleship Tirpitz and damaged at least 16 other ships in northern waters. The attack damaged radio stations hangars and coastal installations while nine German planes were shot down and eleven British aircraft were lost.
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London
Admiralty
Tirpitz
Norwegien
Hammerfest
Arctic Circle
North Cane
Renewals Mailed Yesterday for Av Gas Ration Cards
More than 500 renewals for basic aviation gasoline rations were mailed yesterday by the Houston County War Price and Rationing Board. Applications filed are processed daily, with guidance to attach the current A book and tag receipt. If lost, note it on the application. Expiration date for 124 coupons and renewals is September 21.
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Houston County War Price and Rationing Board
Tremor Felt Across Northeast States Causes Sparse Damage
Father Lynch called the New York quake the most severe surface shock he recalls. The creaking timber-like quake rattled dishes and toppled bottles as buildings rocked from Montreal to New Haven. Disturbances reached Newark and Jersey City at 12:42 a.m., prompting residents to flee into streets amid widespread but minor effects with no major damage reported.
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Father Lynch
New York State
Montreal
Ouaws
Toronto
Brooklyn
Queens
Nassau County
Long Island
Manhattan
Bronx
Portland
Manchester
N. M1
Rutland
New Haven
Conn
Providence
Wilmington
Delaware
Wheeling
W. Vs
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Erie
New Jersey
Newark
Paterson
Jersey City
Allied Air Offensive Near Karlsruhe Amid Western Front Push
Russian air losses totaled 13 planes as operations pressed in the south and Mediterranean fleets kept activity. Allied forces advanced toward Karlsruhe as Patton’s forces neared Nancy, while weather limited larger daylight sorties and strikes on German positions along the Gothic Line.
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Finland
Buttler
Mediterranean
Italy
France
Brenner Pass
Karlernhe
Baden
Karlsruhe
Nancy
George Patton
Strasbourg
Germany
Channel
American Flags Fly Over Eighteen Mines
The article notes President Roosevelt ordered seizure of eight but most mines were seized to curb wartime strikes. About 9,000 workers across Pennsylvania and West Virginia faced shutdowns as unions including United Mine Workers linked unions caused walkouts or threats in roughly 70 mines producing 130000 tons daily.
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Fittsburgh
Dyer
Presdem Roostvelt
Goverssucul Central Daly
Pennsylvanis
West Wirgatt
Warkome
War Labor Board
United Clerical Technical and Supervisory Employes Union
United Mine Workers
Soviet Romanian Attack Pushes Deep Into Transylvania
Russian and Romanian forces pressed across the eastern Hungarian plain toward the Mures River valley, with front dispatches noting Russian Romanian cooperation for the first time. They captured near Brasov and pushed toward Sibiu, signaling a broader assault on Transylvania as German forces were encircled and mopped up south of Chisinau.
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Daniel Deluce
Moscow
Red Army
Poland
Transylvania
Hungary
Lomza
Warsaw
East Prossia
Mures
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
East Prussia
Brasov
Gnesii
Fites‘i
Associated Press
Joseph Morton
Danube
Bucharest
Craiova
Rodlon Y. Mstinovsky
Feodor I. Tolbukhin
Calarsi
Bulgaria
Red
Chisinau
Romania
von Gelzen
Mihai
Japan Seeks Gasoline From Air Power Merger Plans
The report notes Tokyo broadcasts claim the Imperial forces face fuel shortages, with two major synthetic fuel mergers announced to meet urgent needs. Allied bombings around the Philippines and Dutch East Indies fringe continue, while Admiral Nakamura says the fleet will avoid battle unless land-based air support is strong enough to ensure safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Imperial Air
Psychologist Guest Speaker At Camp Rucker Pilot Club
Dr. Fay, a psychologist formerly with New York City Hospitals, spoke to twelve club members and five guests at the Houston Hotel meeting, outlining psychology methods and defining the field. He has taught at Long Island University and authored works on suggestion in psychology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las O-Gho
Licht
Aig
New York City
United States Faces Great Surplus Loss
In Washington, regulators estimate the government will incur a 90 billion dollar loss on leftover war supplies. Rep Manasco says about 165 billion in surplus property may yield only 15 billion in value, with some items like bombers and torpedoes unlikely to fetch usable prices. He notes dismantling costs and fuel issues render many assets unattractive for commerce.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Manasco
D.-Ala
Iwe
Senate
House
Allied advances and Antwerp port capture reshape Belgium front
British forces advance 16 miles northeast of Brussels, seizing Leuven Aalst Mechelen and Lille while Germans retreat in the wake of Belgian and French actions. Antwerp port falls to Allied control aiding supply lines as German forces show severe depletion per captured reports.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Gerbrandy
Netherlands
Pieter Gerbrandy
Brussels
Leuven
Leuvain
Liege - Leuven-Namur
Aalst
Alost
Gent. Mechelen
Lille
Tournai
Sir Miles
Dempsey
Seine
London
Pas - De-Calaige
Aire
Calais Aire
Abbeville
Etaples
Boulogne
Funeral Services for Noah Paramore Held
Funeral services for Noah Paramore were held at Betnome with aviation after a long illness. Burial occurred at Universalist cemetery. Hal mac Funeral Home was in charge. Surviving are his wife Aly Paramore and sons Livingston, Ale, Bully, Walker, Alvy, and Robe.
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Noah Paramore
Peetercey
Exsr
Orark Hraurg
Buriat
Halmac Funeral
Aly Paramore
Livingston
Ale
Bully
Walker
Alvy
Robe
Argentina Faces Economic Action Amid Trade Ties
Washington sources say the United States may act against Argentina with export bans, import restrictions, or freezing Argentine funds. Britain’s stalled meat contract negotiations influence U.S. and Argentine moves as London weighs options on renewing the deal before it expires.
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Washington
United States
Argentina
Hull
Roosevelt
Faure
London
Edelmire Farrell
Neighbors Petition Over Drunkenness At City barbecue Stand
R L Cox led a petition signed by eight residents urging the City Commission to address alleged drunkenness and vice at a corner barbecue stand at Newton and St Andrews streets. With Clyde L Coe absent, President Rawlins McKinney said the petition would go to Coe for further consideration. Signers included Mrs Cox Olivia Grantham W C Warner Warren May Neal Morris Mrs Neal Morris R M Fugate F J Young and Albert M Crews.
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City Commission
R. L. Cox
Commission
Newton
St Andrews Street
Cox
Clyde L. Coe
Public Health and Safety
Rawlins McKinney
Coe
Olivia Grantham
W. C. Warner
Warren May
Neal Morris
R. M. Fugate
F. J. Young
Albert M. Crews
Ordinance Amended For New Licenses
City Commission imposed higher licenses on carnivals and added fees for bus and freight stations and motor carriers. Carnivals will pay 1000 starting October 1, previously 500. Bus terminals and motor carriers must pay 100, with other concessions near carnivals facing additional fees. Cigarel retailers 30, soft drinks 12, malt beverages 60, food establishments 80, novelty stands 40.
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City Commission
Beer Stolen From Negro Eating Place
Thieves last night entered the West End Cafe, a Negro establishment on West North Street, and looted seven cases of beer in quart bottles. Police Chief J. E. Craughon said the burglary was not discovered until this morning. Entry to the building was gained by forcing open a side door, the chief noted. Petrolman Gdell Hobby, who investigated, said no clues have been uncovered.
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West End
West North Street
J ._E. Craughon
Gdell Hobby
Eleven Tried Before Recorder In Court Session
Eleven cases heard before Recorder J. L. Vaughn yesterday resulted in forfeited bonds as defendants failed to appear. Seven cases were for public drunkenness and one each for assault and battery, drunk and disorderly, vagrancy and disorderly, and disorderly conduct. Denver C. McCall of Pansey enrolled at the US Maritime Service Training Station in St. Petersburg Florida.
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Recorder’s Court
J. L. Vaughn
McCall
Florida
Denver C. McCall
Pansey
US Maritime Service Training Station
St. Petersburg
Fis
Police Report Shows Surge in Traffic Violations and Fines
A monthly police tally cites 684 cases with a marked rise in drunkenness and disorderly conduct offenses from July to August. Fines totaled 7002.20 with 439 appeals, while other categories include gambling, narcotics, grand larceny, concealed weapons, taxi fare refusals, and assaults.
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Isiwo
Teamport
Polish political maneuvering overheard in exile leadership
Kowski’s remarks spark talk of open rebellion aimed at sabotaging Mikolajczyk’s conciliatory policy. The incident threatens a showdown between Mikolajczyk, negotiating with Moscow, and Somkowski, denounced by the Russians. Sosnkowski complains Allies’ aid to Warsaw partisans is woefully inadequate and asks why Allied air power tolerates such losses.
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Kowski
Polleh
Mikolajczk
Mikolajczky
Moscow
Somkowski
Soankowski
Republic
Bors
Sosnkowski
Warsaw
Britain
News Chronicle
Cochran Wounded in France During World War II
Private first class A J Cochran, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Cochran of Webb, was slightly wounded in action August 6 in France per a War Department message. He is recovering in an England hospital. A later crop report predicts U S production this year will exceed last year by 2 to 3 percent, with Alabama outlook less favorable.
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A J. Cochran
Arthur Cochran
Webb
France
War Department
England
Ruggst
United States
Alabama
Georgia Court Appeal on November Ballot Certification
Partial OCR fragment describes political dispute in Georgia over ballot certification and court appeal. It references Republican Nesey, the National Committee, Governor, and county officials amid a legal challenge to certify candidates and conduct. The item implies a legal move to appeal to Georgia's Court about ballot status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Lars
Nesey
Georgy Mags
Georgia
Tet Williams
Resignations in Dothan Justice Posts Uncertain
The text shows a flurry of changes in Dothan officials with a justice of the peace candidate shifting positions. A commissioner's role and a jury post are involved as Judge White and Gov Chat Sparks consider successors. A letter forwards information to Judge Saxon P. Poyner.
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Justiess the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Chat Sparks
Saxon P. Poyner
White
Dothan
Ea Cameron
Sue
True
Chiang Kai-Shek appeals for unity in crisis
AP reports Chiang Kai-Shek urged unity before China's advisory council stating resistance is at a decisive stage. He claimed Japan faces doom after recent defeats and described renewed Chinese offensives in Tonap and Hum Provinces to restore morale. He warned ambitions by 7 pans have suffered serious setbacks.
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Chungeking
Chiang Kai-Shek
People's Paul Council
China
Generalissimo
Counel
Tonap
Hum
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Murrow
D. Schwinn
W. B. Hardy
Centhoesd
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Cavalaire
Naaeny
Fr Mav
Lewis
Sibiu
Turnu Pase
Transylvanian Alps
Alyse
Prdeal
Alps
Rucker
Pilot Club
Fage One
Cochran
Chiang Kakshee
Rainer
Creat
KODAK
Southside Granite Co
Dothan Roofing and Heating Company
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