Plain Farm Boy Truman the Best Picture of Himself
Political writer George Ko Watlate profiles Harry S Truman as a plain farm boy from Missouri. The piece traces his ancestry and upbringing on a Grandview farm, early work in Independence, courtship of Bess Wallace, and steady climb from farmer to banker clerk to senator, emphasizing his self view and character.
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Truman
George K. Wallace
Kastes Chiy
Missouri
Harry Truman
Grandview
Lamar
Hiaparuta
John Anderson Truman
Mary Ellen (Young) Truman
Reptucky
Jaery
Trumen
Warrison- de
Independence
Independence High School
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Ed Seat
Truman Wee
Courtney
Bess Wallace
Hin
Harry
Edward Jacobson
Jacobse
Senate
Ftarn
Judweshin
Jackson County
United States
Death of Ernie Pyle Revered War Correspondent
Washington mourns Ernest Taylor Pyle, famed Scripps Howard war correspondent, killed by Japanese machine gun fire on Okinawa while alongside the 77th Division commander. President Truman praises him as the nation’s spokesman of ordinary Americans in arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genero
See “Felery
Ernie Pyle
Po Weil
Tos
Washington
Pyle
Navy
Erne Pyle
Ite
Huite
Wes
Army
America
Motron
Scripps-Howard
Europe
Pacife
Troma
Ernest Taylor Pyle
Okinawa
Ialy
George Tucker
Associated Press
France
Lesley McNgur
Seniors To Present Class Play Friday
Seniors perform a comedy play Friday featuring a cast of students including Mary PFeanter Wyte Betty Metlensor and Celeste Cerssiictarl. The listed participants cover several roles with a large crew and supporting members such as E W Walker Mack June and Eada Bite assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pfeanter Wyte
Betty Metlensor
Kesh
Cyrsies Pethern
Welw
Barer
Celeste Cerssiictarl
Fewel Flettner Alden Mowt
Betty
Jane
Mel
Ld Valles Croce
Maas Sose Green
Stefford
E W Walker
Mack June Eada
Dr Hammer Visits Dothan Kiwanis Club Engagement
Irwin Hamner of Tray visited the Dothan Kiwanis Club during a Tuesday meeting to discuss turnover of Kiwanis member shop in the past year. L. J. Thomas Sr. introduced him as past lieutenant governor of the fourth division. Dorham Club Past President C. M. Ling received a merit certificate for outstanding work. W. W. Russell was introduced as a new member. guests Jack Hoverter and Maston O'Neal attended. program chair Herry Cannon led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Hamner
Tray
Alabema EK
Wena
Do Inen Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
L. J. Thomas Sr
C. M. Ling
Dorhan Club
W. W. Russell
Jack Hoverter
Maston O'Neal
Herry Cannon
Delegation Moves on Dumbarton Oaks Peace Formula
The American group debated mandating postwar trustees for reconquered territories while seeking joint Big Five control of strategic areas. Talks planned with foreign ministers as Roosevelt’s death reshapes the San Francisco Conference lineup. Eden hinted at a meeting of sponsoring nations. Molotov may attend. The Vandenberg amendments aim to give the General Assembly power to discuss and propose changes to avoid new wars.
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Stefanius
San Francisco
Roosevelt
United States
Great Britain
Russia
China
France
Navy
Pacific Islands
Japan
Iime
Anthony Eden
Y Coud
Yalta
London
Washington
V. M. Molotov
Vandenberg
General Assembly
League Authority
Dumbarton Quks
Graceville To Hear Dothan High Band
Graceville set to welcome the Dothan High Band for a concert at Graceville High School on Thursday evening. The event follows the school’s prior performances and aims to showcase local student musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceville
Dothan High
Mix-Up Leaves Boy Four Stranded Here
A four year old boy was left at a Dortan bus terminal after a mix up with a pickup. The child, in the custody of an unidentified woman, arrived on a bus around 4 a.m. from Headland. Authorities were alerted and the bus company blamed delays in telegram delivery for the prolonged separation. The boy refused food, guarding a sack of sandwiches while travelers urged him to eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dortan
Wus Company
Enployer
Hughes
Headland
Employes
Stalion
Dus
Trade tariff clash signals pivotal vote battle
United States lawmakers clash over a new reciprocal trade act linked to Bretton Woods measures. Republicans claim the plan risks factory closures and farm losses while Democrats push for rate reductions and international cooperation to rebuild the postwar economy. The fight centers on the scope of duties and the president's power to cut tariffs.
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Pays Cne
Hep
Koutwon R-Minot
Stettiniuzs
World Bank For Reconstruction and Development
Truman
Ber
Congress
Roosevelt
Hawley-Smoot
Senate
Small Business Committee
Commerce
Henry A. Wallace
Wiley
R-Wis
Rep. Kautson
Slumber 14i Continues From Page One Battles
Wet season slows movement on roads and hinders relief efforts as Goroli mountaineers aid about 7,000 civilians, mostly Filipinas, after Baguio’s near destruction. MacArthur reports ships and barges sunk or damaged, including a destroyer and an 8,000 ton transport, in the South China and Dutch East Indies waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tgorole
Baguio
MacArthur
South China
Dutch East Indies
Girl Scout Leaders Club Meeting Described
The Girl Scout Council Leaders Club met at Camp Hocker with speakers including Biss Mertha Juie Blackshear and Moss Fae Mae Faw Mose Eliizabeth Alexander. The gathering covered troop recruitment, day and overnight camp requirements, refreshments, decor, and troop three leaders. Members named include JS Hailey, Mrs Bailey, Mrs Jen Sanders, and others. attendees listed several girls by name.
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Biss Mertha Juie Blackshear
Weeted Cross
Camp Hocker
Wer Gure
Ftw
Steur Fourie
Clud
Paryh
Ape
Moss Fae Mae
Eliizabeth Alexander
Fran
Rhaarmar
Suuereed
Eloth
Hailey Lefeader
Bailey
Jet. Hubbard
Sgmstat
Troup
Jen Sanders
Freest Wilder
G G Wilkinson
Bobbie Millowan
Mary Ann Sanders
Information Panel To Meet April 25
A newly organized county information panel will meet at 10:33 a.m. Wednesday April 2 at the Houston County War Price and Rationing Board. A committee chair will be elected. Members include Stuart Stephenson Montgomery district information executive, Mike Flannagan Montgomery district board supervisor, A D Wilkerson, Miss Fran Mallette, Hobson Knowles, Miss Mary Carrol, Fred Moseley, Mrs Bush and others. The panel is one of 19 in the Montgomery OPA district to aid rationing boards in informing the public amid V E day related price and supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Information Panel
Houston County, War Price and Rationing Board
Stuart Stephenson
Montgomery
Mike Flannagan
A. D. Wilkerson
Fran Mallette
Hobson Knowles
Houston County Farm Bureau
Mary Carrol
Superintendent of Education
Fred Moseley
WAGF
Bush
Southside
PTA
OPA
Stephenson
Von Papen Arrives in Paris Under Guard
German diplomat Franz von Papen arrives with his son and son in law in a French city and is held under guard in a private home. Paris radio reports the city as Reims, and Allies captured him last week. The development comes as authorities verify his detention and location.
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Paris
Franz von Papen
Reims
Truman’s White House pace strides through war doubts
President Truman moves quickly through post Roosevelt issues. He seeks cooperation with Big Five leaders and plans talks with de Gaulle while addressing military promotions and a Lake Charles refinery dispute. Senate Republicans plan to press for consultation and aid against legislation as Democrats praise his early appointments.
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Roosevelt
Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Algiers
Tru- Tan
Lake Charles
George Marshall
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Patton
Hodges
Trueman
High Command
Truman
Come Millee
White House
Senate
Republican Steering Committee
Taft
Ohio
GOP
Snyder
RFC
War correspondent and author tied to Liberty files
The text recalls a wartime journalist awarded a Pulitzer in 1944 for the prior year’s work. It mentions his service in Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and Italy with references to wounds and the Purple Heart. It notes his farewell column and titles including Here is Your War and Brave Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Wag
Erne Pyle
England
Legislature To Vote On Press Freedom
In Montgomery Alabama Senator Gordon Madison of Texas announces a resolution for world free press and unrestricted news interchange. The measure mirrors last year’s federal action and urges news agencies to share without discrimination to combat dictatorships and protect enduring peace.
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Congress
Aalon
Madison
H Tier
Axig
Armies advance toward frontier as Berlin siege tightens
Allied forces push toward Czechoslovakia and the Rhine area with British Second Army seizing Brinkum and advancing near Delmenhorst and Bremen. American units press toward Zwickau and Lengenfeld while Halle Dessau fall to First Army. Dutch border cleared as Seigfried Line breached and Magdeburg half captured. Reports claim Emden near Polish forces and Gironde estuary mopped up. V E Day nears as forces redeploy to Pacific.
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Chemnitz
Leipzig
Zwickau
Lengenfeld
Briish
Brinkum
Bremen
Delmenhorst
Verden
Sollau
Uelzen
Elbe River
Brussels
Duesseldorf
Ruhr
SHAEF
Maritime
Alps
Briel
Halle
Dessau
First Army
Berlin
Courtney H. Hodges
Zuider Zee
Soith
Utrecht
Amserdam
Rotterdam
Hague
Holland
Harz
Ninth
Gironde
Bordeaux
Atlante
Michaelis
Royan
North Sea
Emden
First Armored
Ems
Stuttgart
Black Forest
United States Army
Europe
Pacific
Elbe
Magdeburg
Hell On Wheels
2Nd Armored
Neintzel
Taft Leads Royal Opposition Visit To White House
Senate chairman Taft and colleagues called at the White House as part of the royal opposition effort. Taft said this was his first in the President's office since Hoover's days. Hawkes of North Dakota and other Republicans expressed support, urging business leaders to back the President.
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Taft
Senate
White House
Hoover
Maine
Wherry
Nebraska
Austin
Vermont
Bridges
New Hampshire
Bushfield
South Dakota
Millikin
Colorado
Brooks Illinois
Hawkes
High speed cameras use different film widths
Engineers unveil three high speed cameras to study machine internals. The eight millimeter model records 8000 frames per second, the sixteen millimeter model 4000 frames per second, and the thirty five millimeter model 3500 frames per second.
Alabama Court Upholds Negro’s Sentence for Burglary
The Alabama Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Ford Pope, Negro, for second degree burglary. Pope was sentenced in January 1894 to two years in the penitentiary by a Howton Circuit Court. The case centers on a break in and an operation run by John and Ruth Berry.
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Alabama Court of Appeals
Alford Pope
Pope
John Aod
Ruth Berry
Howton Circuit
Sears
John Cash Money Dies Near Pansey
John Cash Money died at his home on Pansey route one at 8 00 am after two weeks illness. Surviving are his wife Sara Money four sons Ralph and Monty Money Dothan Pie James Money US Army Pvt Evitus F Money Camp Gordon GA and Delano Money Pansey route one four daughters Mrs LC Deese Mrs Carlton Deese Webb Mrs Comer Sanders Newville and Miss Sarah Lou Money Pansey route one two brothers Henry and Jessie Money Newville and two grandchildren. Funeral at Kinsey Baptist church tomorrow at 2 02 with Rev SC Brannon of Ashford officiating. Burial at church cemetery with Johnson and Wilkinson Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers listed. Money was born in Henry County and moved to Houston County in 1921.
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John Cash
Monty
Pansey
Sarah Money
Sve
Ralph and
Macron Money
Dothan
Pie James Money
U. S. Army Overseas
Pvt
Evitus F
Sarah Lou Money
Henry
Jessie Money
Newville
Kinsey Baptist Church
Hov. SC
Ed Mercer
Arthur Godfrey
Mr. Money
Henry County
Houston County
Pirates Gold in a World War II Mystery Unfolds
Fragment from Page 2 discusses the fate of German government gold captured by the Allies. Questions arise about its ownership, possible concealment by individuals, and the legal handling under Allied control. The piece notes censor discipline and hints at forthcoming installments on the debated treasure.
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Battefront
Zees
Reichsbank
U.S
Hitler
Hiramler
Sre
U. S
Allied Control Council
Berlin
Allied Teparations Commission
Moscow
America
Congress
Paris
Kure Navy Base Described as Japan's Naval Power Hub
Kure ranks alongside Yokosuka and Sasebo as Japan's three main naval bases. It houses the country's largest drydock and hosts a submarine school founded in 1920. Recently it became a naval air training school base, completing a trio of major facilities akin to Norfolk and Boston.
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Kure
Japan
Norfolk
Boston
Antnopolis
Yokosuka
Sasebo
May 13 Proclamations Honor Mothers Day Actions
Proclamations issued by Guy Sparks declared Mothers Day on Sunday May 13. The notices praised mothers and urged recognition by families, workers, and communities. Other proclamations referenced shipyard workers and general public observance.
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Montgomery
Guy Sparks
Marsitime
Sparks
Williford Funeral Held for Local Resident in Ozark
Funeral services for 74 year old Joel D Williford were conducted Tuesday at Center Ridge Church Ozark with Rev Hemp officiating. Burial followed in church cemetery Headland funeral in charge. Surviving are two sons Clifton Williford of Columbus Ga two daughters Anis Sowell of Columbus and Mrs Ola Henderson of Det route plus aunt Ralph Segler of Ozark.
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Wilford
Columbus
Tuesdy
Hidge
Churen
Ozark
Hemp
Bunal
Church Cemetery
Clifton Williford
Jumbus
Anis Sowell
Ralph Segler
Ola Henderson
Beasley Sends Souvenirs Home From Burma Service
Cpl. Jesse Morton Beasley sent a Japanese rifle shells two knives and bayonet pieces home to his father R H D Beasley of Dothan. He served 24 months overseas in Burma after India transit. A letter from his commander praises his outstanding action against Japanese planes during airfield defense. His brother Arthur B. Beasley serves in Europe.
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Jesse Morton Beasley
RH. D. Beasley
Dothan Five
Bee
Burma
India
Ing
Ice
Beasley
Arthur B. Beastey
Number 5- (Continued From Pare On) Burial and pallbearers named
The report lists burial at Kinsey cemetery with Rev M officiating and O M Hubert Brackin George Cook E C Morrison as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Bill Jenkins Charlie Owens Roney J W Ritch Ellis John Davis Ed Crockett D Armstrong Bunion Jarvis Stephens Clenney Steel Ritch Mack Ciearman Tarvis. Surviving are two brothers WC and L B Kelly and three daughters Margaret Martha Ann Patsy with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs W B Kelly route four.
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Rev. M
Kinsey
Wi Wilson
O. M
Hubert Brackin
George Cook
E. C. Morrison
Psi
Bill Jenkins
Charlie Owens
Roney
J. W. Ritch
Ellis
John Davis
Ed. Crockett
D. Armstrong
Bunion Jarvis
Stephens
Clenney Steel
Ritch
Mack Ciearman
Tarvis
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Ko Watlate
Tae Katsae
Bbc
Benist Wy
Jepenete
Eric
Pyte
LaPorte, Ind
Herald
Washington, D.C
Daily News
Aidabies
Dr. Hammer
Gracey
le High Schue
Harpo
Donen
Elda
Boy
Girl Scout Council
Leaders Club
van Papen
Africa
Sicily
Maly
New York
Anzio
Porig
Nec
United Features Syndicate
New Orleans
Lloye's of
John Cash Money
Joel D. Williford
Cpl. Beasley
Coitainaneha
LANAI
DR. C. E. Blakey
Optometris
N. Foster
Glasees
G.F.A
J. M. Beall
Cottonwood, Alabama
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