Gabriel M Heath Dies At Enterprise
Gabriel M Heath died at his home in Enterprise after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Enterprise with Rev. B Justice officiating and the Rev Henry M Anderson of the Farret Methodist Church of Enterprise assisting. Interment followed at the City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, four sons K Heath of Birmingham, Harvey Heath, Talmadge Heath of Enterprise, and J D Heath of Dayto Florida, four daughters Mrs. C W Harrell of Panama City, Mrs. L L Murphy of Enterprise, Mrs Tack Harrell of Enterprise, and Mrs H J Day of Lafayette. Interment was at City Cemetery. Searry Funeral Home directed.
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Entermvrise
Spera
Operviers
Getuah
Capture at Salamaua Signals New Allied Reach in Pacific War
MacArthur reports Salamuya in the Salamaua area as a key retaken harbor with a major air base. Allied and air power threaten Japanese positions from the Netherlands East Indies to New Guinea and the Solomons. The Lae advance threatens Huon Gulf and tightens Allied control as Japanese troops retreat.
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Salimena
Buna
Ir Salamauz
Peacetine
Ttremmera
Netherlands East Indies
New Guinea
New Britain
Thance
Solomons
Lae
Convention To Meet At Pleasant Grove Church
The Houston Banner notes a Musical Convention will convene at Pleasant Grove church two miles east of Ashford on Saturday night September 28 and Sunday September 29 attendees are invited to attend.
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Pleasant Grove
Ashford
Bond Buyers To Get Tickets For Premier At Martin Theatre
Bond buyers who purchase War Bonds during the Third War Loan Drive will receive tickets to the Southern premier of Fired Wife at the Martin-Davis Theatre on Sept 24 announced by manager Clay Harris. The drive aids local workers selling bonds and aims to fill the premiere house with supporters from Dothan firms.
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Martin Theatre
Marin-Dayla
Clay Harris
South
Robert Paige
Albi Iton
Houston County War Bonds Committee
Bord Tg
Martin-Davis
Wotkers
Woath
Martin Dawes
Putea
Mi Okong
Wate
Ady
Napier Air Cadet Killed In Crash
A Napier air cadet died in a crash yesterday while flying with the Usder Boua unit. The student, son of a local family, was part of Nayier Field’s upper clans and would have graduated this month. Authorities released a brief report noting the cadet’s identity and the accident’s foreign field context.
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Napier Air
Nmer Hom DeGraw
Nayier Field
Sparks Urges Alabama War Chest Drive For Bond Support
Sparks calls on Mississippians to fund the state war chest through bonds and contributions to aid Allied relief efforts and veterans services. Governor and district leaders frame the drive as crucial for national unity and postwar reconstruction, with plans to distribute funds among United Service Organizations and allied relief groups. The article also touches on Allied Military Government roles and OFEC’s future Italy recovery work, plus a lodge meeting announcement of Pythagoras Lodge No. 654 A F and AM.
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Montgomery
Ala
Todny
Terel Lorough
Tugn
United Service
Irina
Alabama
Ant
Aeeme
AMG
Office of Foreign Economic Coordination
OFEC
Office of Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation
Treasury Department
State Department
Roosevelt
Treasury
Italy
Itey
Tisly
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Iti
Celet
Sing Announced at Dothan Sacred Harp Gathering Sunday
An old Sacred Harp sing wall fell on courthouses in Dothan Sunday night September 19 at eleven oclock. Secretary announced all invited to attend. Second Lieutenant William Livingston of 612 West College Street Enterprise promoted to First Lieutenant by War Department. Livingston serves with the First Artillery.
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Aftie
Dothan
Oelock
Woot Lismby
Cass
William Iivington
West College Street
Enterprise
War Department
Lient
Livingston
Firta Artalters
Court Of Honor Site Is Changed
The Boy Scout Court of Honor, moved from the city hall auditorium, will be held Thursday at eight o clock in the social service room of the First Presbyterian Church. Scout officials announced today.
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Hell Audlorium
First Presbyterian Church
War Chest Drive Honors Soldiers and Patriots
A Montgomery banker and drive chairman of the Alabama War Chest lauds local support for soldiers and sailors. The chest initiative mirrors the state's fundraising plan and reflects patriotic devotion, with Haygood Paterson noted as state defense council director.
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Key Foster
Montgomery
Alabama War Chest
Chest
Haygood Paterson
State Defense Council
War Loan drive boosts bonds sales in Dothan area
Reports from Dothan and surrounding towns detail ongoing Third War Loan efforts. Local firms pledge to sell bonds, teachers mobilize to enlist children, and rallies are planned at Columbia and Ashford as campaigns push toward a statewide quota.
Salerno battle intensifies as Allied forces push inland
Allied troops press forward on the Salerno front amid heavy fighting and German counterattacks. Air support and naval superiority aid the push, with Rome reporting new German reinforcements and Rommel's rumored role shaping a broader struggle in Italy.
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Toe Neus
Altind
Harmann Gorring
Tunisia
Med
Med@jel oe
Birlly
Germena Heya
Salerno
Taranto
Nalisa
Italy
Deltle
Jufeliona
Torre de Greco
Pompei
Bay of Naples
Balerno
Potenas
Auletia Arene
Abot
Abdjomsen
Fifth Army
Reynolds Packard
Adolf Hitler
Nuxi Gar- Mtaty
Germany
France
Allan
Naples
Po Tiver
Nave
Ttaly
Thaly
Nyombey 2 Continues Policy Shakeup for Ration Aids
The article reports on criticism of the legal department and callers involved in ration stamp authentication and fuel card limits. It notes an upcoming OPA program aimed to cut living costs by 23 percent via price controls on basic foods, with Bowles mentioning $100 million for transportation subsidies and government resale operations.
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Touce
Na Aeh
OPA
Cote
Bowles
Utility Consumers Asked To Aid Conservation Plan
A nationwide voluntary program to conserve electricity and other utilities was announced by the War Production Board and to be implemented immediately by the Dothan Power and Water Department. K. J. Goodwin urged businesses and residents to reduce usage, turn off unused lights and appliances, and cooperate with restrictions on outdoor lighting, advertising, and air conditioning to avoid rationing. The plan covers electricity, coal, gas, communications and transportation, with exemptions for essential war services and certain public facilities.
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Basra
Dothan
Goodwin
Wet Production Board
Herald
Aviaon
Firma Ware
Paratroopers Travel Light In New Guinea
American paratroopers in New Guinea landed with minimal personal gear, donning jump suits filled with ammo. Officers named include Harris Mitchell, Lawson B. Cankey, Robert Atkins, Charles J. Warner, and Donalag A. Crawford. Crawford’s wife in the U.S. has been tracking his whereabouts, with notes of his Army service and overseas travel.
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William F. Bonn
Lar
New Guinea
Harris Mitchell
Hunteville
Lawson B. Cankey
Bien- We
Robert 2. Atkins
Southwest
Crawford Io
Mise Francea Clements
Eldo-ada Ark
Essei
Australa
Schools earn War Bond certificates as students enroll
In the harvest season Bunter noted student enrollment rose as work certificates were issued. Eight county schools Cottonwood Ashford Columbia Rehobeth Wickburg Webb Madrid and Gardon will receive certificates for buying War Bonds and Stamps during the Second War Bond drive. Certificates will be awarded to each school’s student body later this month. Aviation Cadet James Vergil Merrit of Ozark is receiving basic flight training at Bainbridge Army Air Field after completing primary training at Maxwell Field. He previously served as an administrative clerk in the Marines until December 1942.
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Colm Bottling Company
Nack Thomas
C. Peppy’s
Dothan
Loven
Solomar Baxter
Columbia
W. C. Rivenbark
A. D. Wickerson
M. L. Oakley
C. L. Willaina
Columbia School
35Th Divizion Infantry
Iota Camp Rucker
Columbia Committee
Ashford
Lions Club
Lovern
Busiess Firme
Hunts
County War Savings
Bunter
Cottonwood
Rehobeth
Wickaburg
Webb
Madrid
Gardon
Ad School
Traina
James Vergil
Merrit
K. T. Merrit
Martin St. Ozark
Bainbridge Army Air Fuel
Maxwel Field
Cadat Merrit
Marince
Air Forces
Smith Renominated As Federal Marshal
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt renominating Walter Bragg Smith for reappointment as United States Marshal for the Middle District of Alabama amid a batch of Senate nominations. The slate includes Albert J. Tully of Alabama as United States Attorney for the Northern District, with Francie H. Engel having resigned.
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Washington
Senate
Rovesswell
Albert J. Tully
Alabama
United States
Francie H. Engel
Walter Bragg Smith
Alsbams
British land on Spitsbergen after German raid
London dispatch says British forces landed on Spitsbergen above the Arctic Circle following a German air raid on Sept. 2. A Berlin radio report cited by AP states five British destroyers reached Barentsburg at dawn and brought guns ashore, giving Britain control of the island.
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London
Spiitsbergen
Arctic Circle
DNB
Berlin
Garman
Barentaburg
Catholics Worry Over Fate Of Pope
AP dispatch from Bern reports Catholics fear Pope Pius XII is practically a prisoner of Nazi General Karl Hermann Frank Keasedling and that German troops have respected Vatican City neutral territory.
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Bern
Switzerland
Chinaso
Dar Bund Asid
Pius XII
Abert Keasering
Vatican City
City dog control plan sets inoculation and tag rule
The Commission outlines that dogs must bear identification tags and inoculation before impoundment. If inoculated dogs lose their tag and are picked up, owners pay catching and boarding fees. Fees for impounded dogs meet minimums, with other cities charging about three dollars. Impounding after Oct 1 aims to curb stray dogs in the streets.
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Belmar
Atreeta
Salerno Beachhead Air Support and Frontline Delays
Reports describe RAF air support over Salerno with 500 sorties and 120 enemy planes observed, while Allied airfields remain 15 miles away and 80 miles preferred for fighter cover. Beached forces struggle to build up due to German artillery range and difficult terrain, with a triangle of advance forming from Taranto to Salerno.
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RAF
Salerno
Geman
Cosenza
Taranto
Aresa
More Traffic Signs For City Ordered
City Attorney T E Bustin told the City Commission that enforcement of traffic reputations cannot be carried out effectively. The panel urged immediate placement of proper signs in restricted zones especially on North Oates Street between Main and Troy. President J C Bates called for clear street identifications at all intersections to reduce confusion in residential areas.
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Dotban
Jean Mdequa
TE Bustin
North Oates
Main
Troy
Commission
J. C. Bates
Dothan
New FSA Assistant Supervisor Named
William R. Milligan of Ramer is named assistant FRA supervisor, transferring from Livingston Isle to Gothes to replace W. Moring who moves to Hartecha. County FA supervisor Morris Borland announces Milligan reports for duty tomorrow. Borland notes a land purchase from M. L. Oakley for H. A. Adams under the Bankhead-Jones Tenant Purchase Act. Adams will participate in Tenant Purchase Act provisions and sale.
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Wiliam R. Milligan
Ramer
Livingston
Ais
Gothes
FRA
W. Moring
Hartecha
Morris M. Borland
Milligan
Auty
Borland
Sighty
M. L. Oakley
Columbia
H. A. Adams
Panaay Couse
Bankhead - Jones
Adams
Senate and House Push for Up to Date War Policy Info
Senators Hill and Gurney pressed for current information on defense. House leaders May and Fulbright signaled moves on draft limits and world peace participation. Congress aims early action on several measures, with CCC extension and a tax bill expected before year’s end. George proposed tax deductions for non-negotiable government bonds and limiting direct tax growth to under one billion.
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Hill
Alabama
Gurney
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Wheeler
D.-Mont
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Fulbright
D.-Ark
Congress
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
George
D.ga
Contempt Law Debate Cites Supreme Court Ruling
Judge Leigh cites the Los Angeles Times and Mirror decision to argue that post verdict criticism cannot be contempt. He notes four dissenters agreed, Justice Frankfurter dissenting, that comments after judgment are not contempt and that courts must tolerate free discussion within legal bounds. The piece discusses the limits of contempt power and the need for restraint in public commentary.
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Thomas O. Howell, Jr
United States
Supreme Court
Los Angeles Times and Mirror
Leigh
Justice Frankfurter
Lawa
Hbel
Veteran Funeral Services Delayed
Veteran’s funeral services delayed due to late arrival of the body from the hospital. Funeral home arranging new date and time pending arrival paperwork and final disposition.
Battle of Bryansk and Smolensk Front Advances Reported
A wartime bulletin describes Soviet forces encircling German troops near Bryansk and advancing toward Smolensk. It notes German losses, rail disruptions, and Soviet progress from Vyazma to Kiev with multiple fronts pushing toward the Dnieper.
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Jean Sorces
Daniag
Bryanak
Berlin
Arme
Bryansk
Smolensk
Taffte
Vyazma
Bry
Cer
Reg
Kiev
Dnieper
Sesof
Crethe
Moscow
Alain
Ansk
Vance
Ukraine
Kruiti
Nezhin
Red Army
Nazi mHn
Bekhmach
Fearless Discharge of Liberty Speech Quoted in Bill of Rights
A fragment notes a quotation from the Bill of Rights asserting that no law shall curb liberty of speech and press. It emphasizes broad rights and that individuals may speak and publish sentiments, while acknowledging responsibility for abuse of that liberty.
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Aviation Usder Boua
Fleigg
Sparks
State War Chest
Masons
Pythagoras Lodge
Falm
J. S. Talley
Marune
Sing
Court of Honor
Houston County
Moobeyq
Wualand
Blazer
Chicago
New York
New Gorleana Cofton
Ervicg
Gyerlox Root
Bellatie Dothan Roofing & Heating Co
Saliba
Fren A. Herring
Salon
Pa Daothan
Usetvard
Pejeene
Nyombey 2
Smith
Spitsbergen
FSA
Automobile
Dothan Savings & Loan CO
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