Mrs Jeffie Kelley Dies At Headland
Mrs Jeffie Kelley of Headland died at Headland Baptist Center. Funeral arrangements at Headland Mortuary with burial in Headland. Survivors include sons Derwo and a brother G Livingston. sisters Ane Kung Kaverr and Dora McGhitt Readland. Alex Stenson and Cora Kragt among others.
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Prediaug Baptist Ceneter
Ketler
Derwo
Hetey
Headland
Ter
Evely
Kelley & Brother
G. Livingston
Ane Kung Kaverr
Mir
Alex Stenson
Feadland
Lee
Live
Tak
Cora Kragt
Atcfore
Dora McGhitt
Readland Headland Mortuary
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Six Cheer Leaders for Dothan Hi Game
Six cheer leaders selected for Dothan High School face Holtville in the season opener. Veterans Bulie Jewel Fletcher Tous Oppert and John Borland lead the senior and junior squads while Nida Ingram and Glenn Harris join the freshman ranks. The group begins practice as Friday’s game approaches.
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Dothan High School Tigers
Holtville
Cicloma
Lesdara
Bulie Jewel Fletcher
Tous
Oppert
Vel
John Borland
Katherine Graves
Centinerd Alert Sparks Swift Shelter Escape
A page one brief notes a siren alert disturbing crowds who fled to shelters as lights went out. The response was rapid, reports say no casualties in the Lenden area, and the alert ended with lights fading. Five years of similar drills are referenced in the crowd behavior.
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Lenden
Park Safety Notice From Sheriff To Lovers Lane Residents
Fragmented OCR text references a sheriff warning to Lovers Lane residents about suspicious activity and parked vehicles on rural roads. Mentions include complaints, possible danger, and efforts to trace ownership of a vehicle noted near a fight on the road. Reflects rural community concerns and enforcement response.
Combat Narrative Of Peleliu And Pacific War Report
Fragmented World War II field report notes Chungking censorship and battles around Hengyang Lungling and Burma Road. It describes Marine ridge assaults on Peleliu, 15 enemy tanks knocked out, a protracted uphill fight through coral and heat. Verg Haugland predicts quick conquest but cautions slow cleanup. Estimates place Japs at Peleliu casualties near 1400, Angaur garrison similar. Japanese broadcasts claim 3600 US planes in China. concern over reinforcements before a potential task force appearance. The Aztecs and Mayans used cacao beans as money.
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Chungking
Farnsworth
Saxire
Hengyang
Lungling
Burma Road
China
Vern Haugland
O C Smith
Chester W. Nimiz
Pelelu
Jaree
Angaur
Manchuna
Japan
Pacific
Tokyo
Allied Airborne Invasion Pushes Deep Into Germany
Allied forces launched a large airborne assault across the Rhine area, securing several Dutch towns within hours and advancing toward Tilburg and Maastricht. British and American ground units pressed from Gheel and Aachen, with heavy air support and a vast bomb mission targeting German defenses, rail hubs, and airfields.
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Brereton
Halland
Waal
Jannings Ap Perens
Norte
Germany
Tilburg
Smeops
Andy Wio
Escate
Schelde Meuce Canal
Schelde
Holand
Alan
Paris
Hague
Nimegen
Bulge
Supreme Headquarters
Berlin
Neerpelt
Maastright
Eindhoven
Gheel
Eisenhower
Negro Defendant Shot In Courtroom
A Negro defendant arraigned in Lowndes County court for first degree burglary was shot and wounded by the man charged with entry to the home. The assailant, F. F. Debardelaben, 455, was arrested on an assault to murder charge after firing two pistol shots at Clemmons Gresham, 20. Gresham was struck in the finger. the shooter fled but was caught soon after. Court events paused as the venue hosting jury selection drew names of many Negroes. All cases remained continued to later in the week.
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Bell
Debardelaben
Clemmons
Theecourthouse
Postwar controls curb lumber and cars in housing plan
Under an order cited as Number 6 confined from Page One, civilians may not buy more than $200 worth of lumber yearly for new construction. Private residential building is halted while maintenance and repairs remain subject to stricter limits. War housing is allowed, and small family cars burning high octane fuel are anticipated after the war.
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Ed Lea
Four Million Yanks Fighting In Battle
Genera George Blatsneu announces four million U S troops in action, with eight frontline divisions deployed to Europe and Asia. The Army and Air Force mobilization accelerates as staff warn of growing scale and extended operations, while home front duties shift to support the effort.
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Chicago
George
Laos
Edengl
Uhe
Ast
Furcea
Beirle
Bale
Ciel
Amercan Lego
Governor Refuses Ridley Appointment in Georgia Health Board
Governor Arnall refused reappointment to Dr. C L Ridley of Macon as chairman or member of the State Board of Health. Ridley’s term expired Sept 15. Arnall said Ridley opposes the expanded merit system and that the state would lose funds if local boards do not cooperate.
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APO
Elis Amall Card
C .L. Ridley
Macon
State Board of Health
Ridley
State Board
Department of Public Health
Sixth District Medical Association
Bibb County Health Board
Health Board of the
Ciy of
Bibb County Health Department
State Department
Arnall
State Department of Public Health
State Health Department
Health Department
Georgia
German retreat and surrender overture amid air attacks
Fragmentary report describes German forces marching south of the Loire with supplies, plus Elsner tasked to round up troops along the Spanish border and Bay of Biscay. He offered surrender to the Americans after air attacks and harassment by French underground fighters while the French press for vengeance.
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Loire
Naz
Elsner
Fiarritz
Ale
Bay of Biscay
Reich
Independent Probe Info Pearl Harbor Disaster Demanded
Washington CAP Ar ae be agent investigation by Congress of the Pearl Harbor disaster was demanded in the House today by representative Harness and members of the Balitary Committee. The public was told the inquiry would reveal all facts connected with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and report findings within 30 days. Harness asserted if the President is not responsible he should be cleared. if culpable he should face facts before reelection. He said the war has been unduly prolonged and blamed high office for possible losses. Congressional mandate has Army and Navy boards holding closed hearings into the attack.
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Washington Cap - Ar
Pearl Harbor
Pathe
Antesi Gan
White House
Army
Navy
United States
Harness
Hawaii
UPNA
Japan
Pacific
Instructions Given For Carton Mailing
The Houston County Chapter of the American Red Cross warns that wrapping Red Cross cartons for prisoner parcels can push dimensions beyond 42 inches. Washington postal authorities advise recipients to not wrap in paper and to tie cartons securely with strong cord.
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Houston County
American Red Cross
Washington
Red Cross
Fragmented Election and War-Time Notice Muddled
Judge Poyner said nothing was wrong with the machine and that young got under Way about g o'clock. The polls will remain open until Bo. om. Six-ton blockbusters dropped by Allied planes now create artificial tidal waves that have a devastating effect on boats when dropped in enclosed harbors, tidal basins and boat pens.
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Poyner
Young
Bo. Om
Hubert C. Austin buried at Ashford
Funeral services for Corporal Haven Cliyton Aust 2 and a message of condolence were held at Ashford with the Rev AD Spindle presiding. Survivors include his wife Opal Aust and his mother Mrs P Austin of Pansey, plus five brothers and one sister. Burial followed at Ashford Cemetery with Ward Wilson directing active pallbearers Robert Marshall Thomas Marske Lun tie Marshall John T. Marshal Raymond Marshall and Cody Marshall.
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Haven Cliyton
Ahernoun
Camp Max
E. Tex
Fulow
Atness
Bev
Efternun
Ashford Bapus
Den
Dother
Aliemung
Nus
Daugh Tr
Opal
Aumve
P Austin
Pansey
Peanuts Harvest Hard Hit by Worms Weather in Nine Counties
A State Extension Service survey notes over 100000 acres in nine Alabama counties likely to remain unharvested this season due to pest damage and bad weather. Estimated losses exceed 5000 dollars with hogs unable to salvage dug peanuts. Counties include Barbour Coffee Covington Crenshaw Dale Henry Houston Geneva Pike. Digging peaks this week with help from farmers and 4000 plus prisoners of war.
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State Extension Service
Coulty
P.O. Davis
Emmett Sizemore
Gordon Fowler
Davis
Barbour
Coffee
Covington
Crenshaw
Dala
Henry
Houston
Geneva
Pike
Rioting Erupts After Clash in Town Center
Magistrate O. S. Baldwin said the rioting began when white and Negro men clashed in the town center. The Fire Department tried to disperse the crowd with water, but the effort was futile as shots were reported.
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O. S. Baldwin
Fire Department
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Berkeley
Houston Marble Works
Istephens
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Hodges
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Maastricht
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Rott
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Echternach
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Prum
Wallendore
Algiers
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Brittany
Weder Marshal Sur Bernard
Montuoversy BP
UU. Ss
Iren
France
Toupee
Nommandy Meow
Cournes
New Tua
Scandan Svan Telegraphic Bureau
Asches
Colugie
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Cuitgae
Attricans
Awrhen
Ty Wits
U.S. Firs
Aris
Ehlu Gertoahy
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Third Army
Strasbourg
Riune
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Metz
Moselle
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Sclent
Seventh Arm
Modane
Naly
Ninth Army
Beaugency
Orleans
Reuwlesce
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Algo
Calais
Dunkerque
Cap Griz Nez
Netherlands
London
J. L. Harris Roofing CO
Alabama Ma Machinery & Supply Co
Prone
New York
New Orleans
Fide
Independent Probe Info
Hubert C. Austin
Ashford
Jame
Os Alaion
Buri Rae
Dothan Torn
Pew
Greeny
Ney
Anes
Sis
Houston County Farmers Exchange Mas Grasaer
Mer
Pha
Mac’s Tire Shop
Oates St. John N. McLeod
Dothan
Saag
Chevrolet
America
Leo Awe
Rte Coleybara
Erst Des C Ou
Grigio
Tate Ot “Car Conservation
Solomon Motor Company Inc
Dothan, Alabama
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