German Army Still Powerful But It Is Losing Mobility
Swedish correspondent Arvid Fredborg reports from Berlin that Germany remains a potent war power yet suffers reduced mobility. He notes disorganized transport, strained supply lines, and a diminished ability to exploit inner lines, while the Wehrmacht’s spirit and overall power remain intact despite heavy casualties among elites and a rebalanced air force and navy.
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Edwin Shanke
Stockholm
Germany
Alll
Arvid Fredborg
Berlin
Fredbore
Svenska Dagbisdet
Third Reich
Wehrmacht
Ag Marshall Goertne
Dora Nuts
Narem
Hitler
Kurt von Schleicher
Maranal Erwin Kommembt
Friz Erich von Mannsen
von Mannater
Jmne
Pusala
Almateur
Bredberg
The
Generale
Naziam
Walle
Jericho
Reich
Frent Patria
London
England
Britania
United States
Russia
Stij
Eirries
Fredberg
Finland
Europe
Hannover
Gallicia
Nazia
Fredborg
Russians claim near total Kiev German retreat in yesterday’s drive
A Russian communique reported heavy German losses as Kiev remained under threat. It claimed over 5,000 German fatalities and German troops retreating toward the river while Russians seized ground near Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye. The account noted destruction of the $110 million dam and hydroelectric plant as Russians advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echances
Sovies
Industres Cener
Kiemenebug
Pereytatev
Kigy
Fussiana
Dnieper
Prine
Ciy
Kiev
Russia
Moscow
Reuter
Dnepropetrovak
Milas
Zaporozhe
Italian Allies Clash Over War Aims In Italy
War reporting from the front notes Italian and British tensions as Allied troops debate occupation and independence. Badoglio faces pressure to align with Allied strategy while some officers urge punitive terms for Italy's role in the conflict. British and American views echo the call for accountability and a clear postwar settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Arty News
Italy
Badoglia
1 Ath Army
Eighth Army
Maly
Britain
Mediterranean
Navy Man Completes Course and is Stationed at Norfolk
R. C. Tedder SF3c U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs R E Tedder 211 Kornegay Street now stationed in Norfolk Virginia after completing a shipfitting course in California He enlisted in the Navy in November 1942 announced yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Tedder
U. S. Navy
Mra
R. E. Tedder
Kornegay Street
Norfolk, Va
California
Tom Day
Navy
War Food Agency urges bulk fruit and veg buyers to return containers
The War Food Administration appeals to consumers buying fruits and vegetables in bulk to return empty wooden containers to dealers to ease a critical shortage. Second hand containers are needed for packing and shipping. The note also highlights Germany's dwindling armament logistics as transport and materials tighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Food Administration
Advertisers Urged To Keep Up Work In Wartime
Washington AP reports Commerce Department urges American advertising to stay active as a wartime tool. A 94 page booklet notes ads inform the public and support war effort while preserving brand value and civilian industry. Government sees advertising as a weapon for social good and market maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Department of Commerce
Marianna FFA elects officers for new year
Marianna special report. Lee Lerban elected president of the One Marianna Chapter of Future Farmers of America. Twelve other officers chosen include Ferrel Melvin as vice president Veater Lawrence as secretary June Sime as treasurer Billy Robinson as reporter Lyonne Mercer as sentinel. The group of 43 members will be installed at the October meeting with the third Wednesday monthly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Lee £Llerban
Future Farmers of America
Ferrel Melvin
Veater Lawrence
June Sime
Billy Robinson
Lyonne Mercer
Sentinel
Ume
Dothan Youth Wounded in Affray At Night Club
Royce Colling son of Horaton County Tax Assessor E G Colling sustained knife wounds in a Saturday night clash with five unidentified men at a Florida border night club. He was treated and discharged. initial fears of serious injury were downgraded. Officers reported no arrests due to Florida jurisdiction. A separate note lists cotton ginned in Henry County for 1943 prior to Sept 16 and compares to 1942 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce Colling
Horaton County
E. G. Colling
Dothan
Colling
Callus
Houson County
BR G
Florida
Conlan
Cinning
Conman
Henry County
Jack M. Bridge
Salt Production and Butter Consumption 1942
In 1942 U S production of salt totaled 27 billion pounds with 20 percent used for food seasoning and 80 percent for industrial purposes. The per capita butter consumption reached 16 pounds that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Negro School Aids Gordon War Effort
The Philadelphia Negro aided Gordon's Third Loan Drive and War Band rally last week joining in purchases to support the community route. Faculty and pupils bought stamps totaling 135 dollars and contributed to past drives with 110 pupils and three teachers collecting 3,721 pounds of scrap metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Gordon
Lee
Festmaster
WV. M. Mara
Mack M Matthews
Actool
Fraud Defendants Plead Innocent in Mail Fraud Case
Representative James M. Curley and three men plead innocent in federal court on mail fraud charges linked to a corporation formed to obtain and supervise war contracts. Co-defendants Wakefield Smith Fitugerald and Underwood enter pleas. Fuller and Hall not arraigned yet. Trial hoped for early in November.
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Washington
James M. Curley
D.mass
Federal District Court
Gurley
Mastachugetta
Boron
Donald Wakefield Smith
National Labor Relations Board
Marshall J. Fitugerald
James Barton Underwood
Egypt
James Fuller
Lemin & Feders
Berram Hall
Dallas
Tex
Fuller
Hall
Officials of
Engineers Group, Inc
Justice Pine
Deraurrera
Roy C. Frank
Justice Department
Jewish Leader Sees Nazis Defeat In 1944
New York AP reports Dr. Stephen S Wise president of the American Jewish Congress predicted the Nazis would be finished by April 12 1944 while purchasing war stamps. He added victory by Christmas could occur but warned the war might extend with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stephen S. Wise
American Jewish Congress
United Nations
Japan
Indictments in Federal Case Name Parsons and Board Members
Parsons refused and was classified 1-4 and ordered to report for a blood test. Indicted are Lyman Burge Mitell Clarence Jefferson Knight Arthur Raymond Mesne and Arnold Jobe, all board members. Counts include failure to carry out Selective Service Act provisions, illegal postponement of inductions, improper inductee order, induction of married men with children, and misclassification of board employees. FBI conducted the investigation with trial expected the first week in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Lyman Burge Mitell
Alcorn County
Clarence Jefferson Knight
Arthur Raymond Mesne
Arnold Jobe
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Hal
Vagrancy arrests detailed with gambling charges and offenses
Number 16 continues from page one detailing vagrancy offenses. About fourteen distinct charges are listed with 26 arrests on gambling charges. Police report eleven drunkenness cases, five disorderly conduct, one petit larceny, one drunkenness and assault, two for drunkenness and late hours, one for assault and battery, one for disorderly conduct, vagrancy, and carrying a concealed weapon.
Renegotiated income tax proposals eyed by committee
In New York and New Orleans cotton markets, discussions focus on tax changes with the full committee to meet tomorrow to study modified income tax retu rns. A Chicago Wheat market note covers commodity activity amid broader trading shifts. In a separate county hospital report, Sayed Mehrem, claiming to be 132, dies after a heart attack, born January 11, 1811 in Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disney
D.-Okla
New York
Knutzen
Chicago
Sayed Mehrem
Mehram
Egypt
Sterna
Early Sale Of Auto Licenses Urged By Probate Chief
Chief Clerk J C Woodball of the Housing County probate office urged an early sale of motor vehicle licenses set to go on sale on November 1. He noted all 1642 model automobiles including passenger cars and trucks must have registration receipts, with separate Alabama and Florida licenses required for cross state workers. A mileage tax applies to those transporting more than nine passengers to defense jobs. licenses and stickers must be displayed or penalties and citations follow. One license plate and validation stamp will be issued this year.
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J. C. Woodball
Housing County Probate Office
Logay
Delingurst
State Department of Revenue
Motor Vehicle Department
OPA Board Moves Into New Rationing Offices
The War Price and Rationing Board will close Thursday as its offices relocate to North Foster Street in the Servicemen's Center building. Rationing staff reopen Friday morning to resume the program in Houston County. Soldier recreation duties shift to the Dothan Recreation Center as plans continue for ten additional offices to centralize the rationing operation.
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County War Price and Rationing Board
North Foster Street
Servicemen's Center
Houston County
Soldier Recreation
Dothan , Recreation Center
Rationing Board
OPA
Longtime City Commissioner to Leave Post After Final Meeting
In October 1925 the Governor appointed him to fill an unexpired term. Since the new Commission form began July 20, 1935, Botew has served as commissioner and was made president on November 1, 1938. Tomorrow he presides over his last regular meeting as commissioner. He plans to devote time to medical practice and has no current public office plans, depending on future developments.
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Fice
Commission
Botew
County War Bond Drive Nears Top Target
Clyde O Lovern of the county War Savings Staff says the drive will exceed its quota with a safe margin. Daily totals have topped $100 000 since Sept 9 and only $182 000 more is needed in three days. Houston County has about $2 000 000 invested in War Bonds for the Third War Loan, with four Flying Fortresses and thirteen fighters pledged, plus $7 000 for gas and bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde O. Lovern
County War Savings
Berlin
Lavern
Houston County
Levern
Hous
Mrs H C Kelly Dies At Coffee Springs
Funeral services for Mrs Alms Kelly, aunt of the family, who died yesterday at Coffee Springs, will be held at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church tomorrow at two pm with Rev A D Zolden officiating. Surviving: husband BC Melly, daughter Wilma Kelly of Coffee Springs, son list James Kelly of Tampa Florida, two sisters Mra O M Camsey of Dothan route one and Mra Nettle Mound of Slocomb, and brother John Hughes of Geneva.
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Mra
Seaborne Australians drive toward Finschhafen amid heavy resistance
Five days after initial advances, Australian forces from Lae near Havisi harbor pushed toward Finschhafen while inland pincers touched Sattelberg. Allied air attacks bombed supply trails in New Guinea, destroying bridges and roads as Corsairs shot down enemy aircraft at Kahili. In Burma, US RAF bombers targeted rail and river lines with excellent results and no losses. A note adds that nine quarts of milk yield one pound of butter.
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Page Oseperth
Finschhafen
Cen Oouglas MacArthur
Lae
Havisc Harbor
Sattelberg
Finachhafen
New Guinea
Ramu
Madang
Selaru
Kolombangara
Solomons
Kahili
Japan
Boursinville
New Delhi
U. S
Burma
Mandalay
Rangoon
10Th Air Force
Blakely Officer Killed Overseas Reported by War Dept
A War Department telegram reports Lieutenant Black of Blakely was killed overseas in Europe. The notice names his mother Mrs. C. C. Black of Biakaty and notes he died in September. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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Dea
War Department
C. C. Bhack
Biakaty
Americans and allies push through Burma jungle road work
The American British and City troops advance a tough road toward northern Bam through dense jungles from the Burma line toward Tai and Indis zones. Col John Arrowsmith leads the engineers with Major Bob Hirshfield, crowding a force including airfield troops and hospital units from several states.
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Frong
Bam
Chip Land
Moyes
Coin Engineers
Thoburn Withysslf
Dany
Burma
Ita
Belie Banat
Oil
John Arrowsmith
Ksas City
Bob Hirshfield
Western Spring
Hudson
Japupatcola
Hayden Baer
New Orleans
Toad
Kenttucky
Virginia
Psylvania
Rhode Island
Andifornia
America
Outings from Page One Three and State Penal Institutions
Fragmentary OCR note references supervision by three individuals and corrections under seminism regulations. Mentions adoption of county camps and jails and other penal institutions of the State.
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Tua Yesis Torrespondtor
Storkhals
Newapiper Svensk Dagbleder
Dothan’s Bank
Ayes Tts & Loan Co
Stallona
AMG
Parte
Pacific
Vane ‘Farcus Island
Attu
Marcus Itland
Marianna Ffa Group
OPA Board
H. C. Kelly
Coffee Springs
Joseph
Southside Granite Co. Granite and Marble Memores
Jack Eins
Appte’ Ce Coy T
Bunsen
I. P. Scarborough
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