Wac From Rucker Addresses Rotary
Members of the Women's Army Corps spoke at Camp Rucker during a Rotary program. Pfe Austin, born Alvnouph American by birth, shared WWII experiences in London during the Blitz and described base training at Daytona Beach and duties at Camp Rucker. Capt. Yeoman introduced her, with emphasis on WAC service and war bond efforts.
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Dpothang
Yeoruny
Women's Army Corps
Ruckter
WAC
Capis
N S J. Yeoman
Harry P. Hallee
Rotary
Ttee
Pfe Austin
London
Daytona Beach
Flomi?s
Camp Rucker
Austin
Iir
USC Club
Nnt
Pfe. Austin
Yeomen
Wat
Two From Region On Wounded List
Two soldiers from the region are reported among 44 United States personnel listed as wounded. The release names Lieut Niho and Lieut Nadie among officers cited in the wounded category. details are partially garbled but indicate regional casualties and official confirmations from military dispatches.
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Robert Lo Metisse
Fla
Amon
United States
Tee Line Contination of the Counh of Goan
Const wil one sete Sepleuer 3a at the Chern of trud ye Csz. 3f in Sowth Beda Street, Glo War unnecnted. 3 ue pastor, 4M. Wo Davin E:shup HOF Wien, of Cleve land, Glo, Willatin e tes dughtly made prepareons for meeting. Dele? ea and wasters from 1) wter the State are expected to at tend. ve thé
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Trud
Sowth Beda Street
Wien
Cleveland
Glo
Willatin
War Bond Drive Urges Citizens to Back Victory Efforts
County leaders press for buy bonds to fuel war production and curb inflation. Lovern cites 16 distinct tasks for every resident to support the effort, warning that those who can buy yet do not aid the Axis. Plans include a radio round-up sale, community rallies, and pay-deduction purchases at Camp Rucker totaling about $100,000 for August.
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Lovarn
Lovern
Camnalfm
Stesajloy
Columbian Totn
W. Rivenbark
Wilkerson
Co Williams
Ashford
Lavern
Wells
Camp Rucker
Yeoman
Allied forces push inland at Salerno with heavy air combat
Dispatches describe Allied advances around Salerno as German resistance stiffens. American and British units secured parts of the Gulf coast while air forces claimed several German aircraft shot down. The campaign spread from Taranto toward Brindisi with mounting Allied air and ground activity across southern Italy.
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Erivare
Gulf of Salerno
Bathin
Larsetvriue
Mio Battiagila
Iampellali
Salerfe
Italy
Ofu
Ily
Naples
Mozin
Gulf
Salurho
Sele River
Seleto
Salerno
Germany
Gune
Tugh Command
Sferno
Eighth Army
Calabria
Ralnes
Taranto
Brindisi
Eisenhower
Adriatic
Balkan
Haz
Mussolini
Legiona
Albania
Radio France
Algiers
Insa
Baris
Salerno - Naples
Corleto
Gulf of Baranto
Forenza
Aluetta
Lerno
Licenses and cadet reports fill page seven continuation
Officials urged motorists to buy driving licenses now, stating many will wait and risk a last minute rush. Cadet Division reports Athens Ga progress in pre flight training and a soldier promoted to technician third grade in the Army Air Corps at New Orleans Army Air Base. background details note local high school and universities.
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Office Offciala
Woodhem
Positon
Ligensey
Giles
Sal- Pilay
A. Sharis
Cohebiuy
Serhan
Athens
Mart Sethal
Oo Ternher & (and Yong Toomerpie
SA Wap
Ifying Bensee Retiboel Em Ams Pha
Bruwett Wo McKay
TL Mia IE Wo oMcKay Jr
Wtertland
Orleana Army
McKay
Henry County High School
Inger
University of Alabama
University of Florida
Local Board Delays Fuel Tax Change and Reelects Welfare Officials
The Walden Gaso line tax amendment was postponed to October due to unclear fuel definitions, despite oil company requests. The board re elected Albert Towle and John Bell to the county Board of Welfare for six year terms at Mrs Collins request. Perry Calhoun to draft next year's budget. Also approved sale of a drinking fountain for ten dollars and considered opening a farm roadway. Navy veteran completes aircraft armament course at Lansing Ordnance School.
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Dothan
Albert Togue
John Bell
County Board of Welfare
C. le Collins
Houson County
Mra
Colline
Perry Calhoun
Riley Business College
Barheld
Near
Webb
Road and Bridge Department
Dov
Officers Arrest Man On Home Brew Charge
LC Easterwood investigator for the Alcoholic Beverage Centre Board and J T Casey chief deputy sheriff on Saturday confiscated five gallons of base brew and charged W D Cobb of Boar Garret's Crossroad with violating the prohibition law. Cobb bonded out after being held. He was among eleven percent hooked by the sheriff's office over the week end. Nine others were taken into custody for drunkenness and one for assault to murder.
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LC Easterwood
Alcoholic Beverage Centre Board
J. T. Casey
Seturday
W. D. Cobb
Boar Garret's
37 Arrested Here During Weekend
City police report one of the busiest weekends with 37 arrests all for traffic violations. Five ran stop signals and one for passing a red light. Charges ranged from drunkenness to violating the prohibition law, with fourteen arrested for drunkenness and others for disorderly conduct vagrancy assault and battery trespassing and license violations.
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Mopnia
Operating & T.xl
Robert E Griggs Funeral Tomorrow
Funeral services for Robert Earl Griggs twenty who died after a illness at the Veterans Hospital in Lake City Florida will be at 2 pm tomorrow at Headland Avenue Baptist Church with Rev A D Zbinden officiating Burial will follow in Dothan City Cemetery Fellows and Forrester directing He was a World War I veteran and served in the United States Coast Guard Honorary pallbearers include Dr L Hilton Dr J A Campbell Dr J Le Bracewell E J Williams Lawrence Lenzborn Johnnie Crecel Barney Adams Joe Kraselaky Leon Bottoms and J N Zom
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Robert Earl Griggs
Veterans Hospital
Lake City
Fla
Headland Avenue Baptist Church
A. D. Zbinden
Burlai
Dothan City
Fellows
Forrester
United States Coast Guard
L. Hilson
J. A. Campbell
J. le Bracewell
E. J. Williams
Lawrence Lenzborn
Johnnie Cre¢el
Barney Adams
Joe Kraselaky
Leon Bottoms
J. N. Zom
Russian Forces Press Toward Bryansk Front Frontline Push Near City
Red Army units drove toward Bryansk splitting German defense as they captured villages and cut rail lines. Soviets reported reaching within 12 miles of the city from the east and advancing on key junctions toward Kiev and Smolensk. The push inflicted heavy losses on German troops and seized dozens of villages along a broad front.
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Novorossuk
Kubsa
Husciace
Bryansk
Eltyroms
Belye Borege
Bryacek
London
Red Army
Succes
Dnieper
Bryansk -Vyazma
Bitonh
Roslav
Gomel
Rostval
Smolenak
Smolanak
Kiev
Kono
Ukraine
Neghin
Klay
Donets
Stary-Kermenchik
Stalino
Sea of Azov
Mariupal
Maritopol
Crimea
German Ark Royal sinking credited to U boat attack
The U-boat reportedly sunk the 22,000-ton carrier Ark Royal during an anti submarine patrol off the Brazilian coast. A Martin Mariner crew observed the strike and reported bombs striking the deck, with survivors seen in the water and a life raft dropped among them before rescue by U.S. naval units. The article notes Ark Royal’s earlier feats including aiding in the destruction of the Bismarck and its Mediterranean voyage to Gibraltar.
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Navy
Martin Mariner
Navy Alera
Ark Royal
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
North Atlantic
William
Stolts
Grand Ava
Bolae
Idaho
Atlantic
Stotts
Lieu
Thieves Loot Auto and Bible Theft Reported
A resident reports thieves rifled Mrs See's car on a Saturday night downtown. Bibles were taken along with a box of cosmetics and an overnight bag of apparel. The note implies the thieves would mend their ways if they read the scriptures.
Italian Fleet Surrenders Open Mediterranean Turns Allied Lake
Reports describe seven Italian cruisers joining the Allies and remaining ships scattered in the Balearics as Axis bombers threaten, while Italian submarine crews elude capture. The fall of North Africa shifts Mediterranean shipping risk toward Allied use amid unclear fates of Rex and Conte di Savoia and the Roma’s loss.
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Jenny
Mallorca
Balearie Islands
Mizlei
Italy
Balearics
Morehan
Atlantic Ocean
Feet
Roma
Baguria
Eugenio di Savoia
Malta
Balearic Islands
Mediterranean
Associated Press
Pollensa
North Africa
Ateppine
Pantélleria
Lampedusa
Market brief on commodity wheat futures and rates
Wheat futures show mixed activity with September delivery around 78 and December near 2 percent gains. The report notes slight shifts in May and July quotes and references broader market movements impacting grain prices.
Mussolini Reported Freed by Germans Sparks Italian Rift
German broadcasts claimed Mussolini was freed by parachute troops and S.S. members, hinting at a puppet role in Nazi controlled Italy. Swiss and Allied reports offered mixed details, with demoralization and limited resistance in northern Italy while Turin reported civilian-backed Italian troops resisting.
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Germany
Wwere
Dagens Nybeter
Mussolini
Zwoelfuhr Blatt
Palazzzo Venezia
Italy
Berlin
the & S. É
Bern
Switzerland
Chinsco
Benito Muso
Badoglio
Vittorio Emanuele
London
Pontine Islands
Farisadio
North
Africa
Neutre
Swiss
Turin
Chiang Elected China President and Commander in Chief
Chiang Kai-shek is elected president and commander in chief of China in Chungking under revised organic law. The Kuomintang Central Committee confirms the appointment, elevating Chiang to top political and military leadership across land and air forces.
Negro Jailed Here In Stabbing Case
Beane Thames of Ge don has been lodged in jail on a warrant charging him with intent to murder in the stabbing of Eddie McGriff. Chief Deputy J. T. Casey and others reported the incident occurred a week ago. McGriff’s father, away at the time, returned Saturday and swore out the warrant. McGriff remains in a city hospital in Valdosta, Ga.
Napier Field Crash Victim Identified
The Napier Field crash victim is Aviation Cadet Richard G. Cook of Elizabeth New Jersey. He was a member of the advancing flying school at Napier Field and was set to graduate this month.
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Napier Field
Cowarts
Aviation Cade
Richard G. Cook
Elizabeth
Gam _F. Cook
Cook
Advanced Flying School
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