Atomic energy viewed for peaceful use in wartime era
AP reports James Marlow discusses early peacetime applications of atomic force and energy. The piece surveys potential commercial uses, whether private firms or government would control power, and President Truman’s hint that atomic energy could someday supplement coal oil and hydro power. It notes openness of scientific knowledge while weighing global implications.
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James Marlow Washington
Saya Blyntiy
Uthusar
Atlantic
America
TWA
Truman
Stylerith
Mr. Truman
Hassyy Ul
Trains Crash in Georgia Leaves Engineer Fatally Burned
A Georgia collision article reports a fatal engineering casualty with a burned engineer amid two trains wrecked near a river. Details are fragmented but indicate a serious rail incident, with officials investigating the cause and salvage efforts under way.
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Georgia
Fragmented War Chronicle Describes Atomic Bomb Events
The report details weathered lines on wartime action and the Hiroshima bombing. It notes aviation losses, British air involvement, and U S statements from the War Department. Witness accounts mention the blast near Alamogordo and Secretary Stimson remarks on dust and smoke.
Discrimination claim at board questioned by letters
The board faced continued claims of unfair treatment toward Negro patrons. Wilkerson cited a letter from Page defending himself but argued it would harm his business. Other letters from G W Martin, Tore King, Marion Hawk, Gie Hunt, Wood Farrell, and Cilla Boyle claimed no discrimination. George Houghkin also wrote that he had never observed prejudice.
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Wilkergon
Page
PJ Williams
Willan
Lnter
Ben
Wilkerson
G. W. Martin
Band Concert Tonight by American Legion Band
The American Legion band under direction of 8 M Cherry will give a concert tonight at 8 o'clock on the courthouse lawn.
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American Legion
Clemency Hearing Set For Negro: Montgomery Debacle
A clemency hearing is scheduled for a Black inmate involved in a robbery case in Dale County. The article notes a denied conviction appeal by the state supreme court. Also mentioned is a Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting at Amerton Legion Hall tonight with a regular session planned.
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Montgomery
Chaunees
Dale County
Ue Eleerrachan
Min Hesse
Clei
Dahan
Amerton Tegan Hall
Defendants Indicted in Houston County Case Taken Into Custody
Houston County grand jury indicted Tom Johnson for violating the prohibition law Percy L. Lewis and Perse Goodson both charged with first degree murder Henry Marrs charged with assault and battery James R. Reeves possession of a still Mack Thompson violating prohibition law and unlawfully presenting firearms Henry Jordan three counts of forgery Hicks McCray grand larceny were taken into custody.
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Sherif B. G Farmer
Houston County Grand Jury
Tom Johnson
Percy L. Lewis
Henry Marrs
Perse Goodson
James R. Reeves
Mack Thompson
Henry Jordan
Hicks McCray
Legislature Expands Welfare and State Services
The 1945 legislature increased welfare grants to $20 weekly and boosted elderly aid. It raised agricultural appropriations by about $1,000,000 for livestock and farm products, plus $200,000 for wellness projects. A $2.5 million gasoline tax surplus funds rural roads expansion, with a three year plan for a $25,060,000 farm-to-market road program. It established a permanent legislative reference service, a revenue survey committee, a retirement system for state workers, and a land division in the Department of Conservation. It extended the manager plan to all municipalities and shifted audits to the state level. The fiscal package aims to build state facilities, fund hospitals, and back veterans benefits with $450,000 annually for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Covennor
Sparks
Awmahone Brawch
Munici Pal
Ecny
Lawa
Ala ‘Dama
Department of Veterans Affairs
Aad
Truman faces Capitol Hill pressure over Army strength plan
Army manpower debate centers on keeping 7,000,000 soldiers by June 1 with Capitol Hill allies expecting President Truman to back high command in Malvtaing. With Congress in recess no showdown until October, Truman may be forced to order more transportation workers and coal miners released. The president also has additional unsettled issues.
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Page One
Capitol Hill
Tramian
Truman
Dock Expansion Urged On State
The Mobile Planning Commission urges postwar expansion of Alabama State Docks to cover all riverfront frontage to Dauphin Street. City land, owned since purchase from railroads, could merge with state docks into a single ocean terminal. Docks operate 24 hours, and berths have been full for 60 days with ships waiting.
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Mobile Ala.tap
Mobile
Dauphin Street
Mobile Plan- Mag Commission
City of
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio
Southtro
Planning Commission
State
Chauncey Sparks
C. Sauls
State Docks
Florida Solon Killed In Crash
MARBRIANNA Special Fale Barefield Malone representative in the State legislature from Jackson County in 1943 was killed near here yesterday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a bus. He was thrown 30 feet from the highway. Sheriff Barkley Gause and Patrolman E B Jordan reported the Lee Coach Line bus driver is being held for a coroner jury. Barefield, 52, was defeated in 1944 for probate judge and is survived by his widow and several children.
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Marbrianna
Fale Burefield
Malone
Jackson
Barkley Gause
E. B. Jordan
Lee Coach Line
Barefield
Atomic bomb promises sweeping impact on world order
The article discusses the atomic bomb's secure control by the Allies, predictions that all great powers will develop it, and fears of atomic rockets from Europe or Asia. It notes potential use as a lever for peacetime conscription, plus comments by Senator Johnson on wartime responsibility and hints of shifts in government personnel as officials weigh global peace and policy changes.
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United States
Europe
Asia
Congress
Johnson
Bcolo
Denver
Ielease
United Nations
Eeu
Pilcher Taken By Death In Marianna
Thomas Franklin Pilcher 18 died Monday in Marianna hospital after a brief illness. Born and raised in Grangerburg he was survived by his parents two sisters Sarah Helen and Winnenil and a brother Joe Hubert all of Marianna route 3. Funeral services were held at 3 pm at Antioch church with Rev Napier officiating. Burial in the church cemetery under Ward Wilson Funeral Home. Pallbearers named and honorary pallbearers listed among local at graveside. Survivors include husband two daughters and four brothers with numerous aunts and uncles from Grangerburg and nearby towns.
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Thomas Franklin Pilcher
Foureen
W. F. Pilcher
Marianna Hospital
Grangerburg
Sarah Helen
Winnenil
Marianna
Route 3
Joe Hubert
Lillie Granger
Bessie Granger
Antioch Church
Rev. Napier
Johnson and Wilkerson
Allog
Church
Ward-Wilson Funeral
Leon Fallingame
Slocumb
Lillie Mae Hallford
Bonifay
Fla
Roue
R. E. Starling
Slocomb
D. M. Starling
Newton
Billie Bass
Checkam Bass
Graceville
Pressley
Annie Bass
Airs
Margaret Givens
Mobile
I. W. Stewart
Walter Meyers
Eddie Range
A. V. Morman
Seymour Sheffield
W. A. Davis
Elmer Gibson
Billy Starling
Lindsey Fallingame
Gilley
Roy Register
Extension Service director to forward it for Army approval
The extension service director will forward the matter to Army authorities for approval. The Army indicated some prisoner groups may be sent on assignments this year without guards. Farmers must wait for the prisoners and transport them to the fields and back to camp. A side camp for Houston prisoners is being set up on the old CCC site and the Dorian-Headland highway. Ling said prisoner help applications likely after August 15, with a farm committee to review and assign prisoners. The first harvest for 1945 in Houston County began today at the CoC McBaelin farm near Cowarts with ten prisoners harvesting Spanish peanuts. Ling cited a telegram from Rep. George W. Andrews about bringing additional war prisoners to south Alabama for harvesting.
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Page One Extension Service
Army Asuthorties
Luig
Army
Hem
Houston
CCC
Dorian-Headland
Ling
Houston County
Coc
McBaelin
Cowarts
George W. Andrews
Opelika
Tran Auburn
South Alabama
Woman Indicted in Ashpit Birth Case in Houston County
The Houston County grand jury indicted Elizabeth Dunstam of Dothan for assault to murder in the ashpit birth of an infant girl at a South St Andrews street residence in April. Sheriff B G Farmer said she was released on a 750 dollar bond. Police investigated after Capt Eddie Kelley found the newborn under ashes as officers were called to the Andrews street address. The woman said the child was born unattended as she fainted near the fireplace while taking medicine.
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Houston County Grand Jury
Elizabeth Dunstan
Dothan
Mrs Starling Rites Set for Wednesday
Mrs. M Starling aged seventy two died last night at her home on Slovamb route two after a long illness. She lived in the community for 43 years. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at Goodwater Church with Rev J M Givens of Slocomb officiating.
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M Starling
Slovamb
Goodwater Church
J. M. Givens
Slocomb
Mrs Iris Mitchell Dies At Columbia
Iris Mitchell 33 of Columbia died at home after a brief illness. A Providence Church member, she lived in the community 12 years. Funeral at Rehobeth Church tomorrow at 4 30 p.m. Rev Balcom officiating. Burial in Rehobeth cemetery. Ward Wilson Funeral Home in charge. Survived by husband Arthur Mitchell, a son J W Mitchell of Coward, her mother Mrs Ruth Arnold Cowart, four sisters and five brothers including D L Arnold Avon Park Beacham Arnold Roosevelt Arnold Edgar Arnold Columbia.
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Nes
Irie Mitchell
Columbia
Providence Church
Rehobeth Church
C. C. Balcom
Rehobeth
Ward-Wilson Funeral Home
Arthur Mitchel
J. W. Mitchell
Coward
Ruth Arnold
Cowart
Eula Forrester
Webb
Clem Averett
D. L. Arnold
Avon Park
Fla
Beacham Arnold
Roosevelt Arnold
Big Creek
Edgar Arnold
Columbis
Dothan Seeks Industry Ties and Local Investment
Bryson highlighted the need to bring water from Columbia and to attract industry to Dothan. He noted limited progress despite fruit from some efforts and urged local business leaders to engage with prospective plants. Discussion covered repurposing Napier Field or Camp Rucker, building suitability, and balancing local versus foreign capital, with labor supply cited as a key asset.
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Napier Field
Camp Rucker
Bryson
George ¥. Malone
Ayres
Dothan
Jim Spann
Peyrouton Tells England's Contact With Vichy Regime
Marcel Peyrouton former Vichy minister and Algeria governor testified at Marshal Petain’s trial that Britain kept contact with Vichy through Spain and Switzerland from 1940 to 1941. He said Laval and Petain Cabinet members met, but no exchanges yielded results. He recalled racial laws were signed by government ministers. The 14th day of the trial ended with Plea aims and witness testimony building toward closure. Peyrouton described organizing the groups de protection and Laval’s 1940 arrest.
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Belman Morin Pahis
Marcel Peyrouton
Vichy
Algeria
Marshal Petain
Fitisto
Brsatasa
Spain
Switzerland
Petzin
Laval
Joggerfezds
Afer Petein
Munster
André Momet
Fernand Payen
Peyrouton
Pierre Laval
Luin
Groupes de Protection
Malone sees farming backbone. Dothan trade potential noted
Malone argues farming anchors the section while praising Dothan as a growing trade area. He cites a nine percent regional growth and one percent agriculture rise, adds the State Planning Board surveyed industries for the South, and says the Chamber of Commerce will receive this data. He notes payroll size matters more than ownership.
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Malone
Dothan
State Planning Board
Chamber of Commerce
Army Units Slated To Reach U.S. Today
Army units due to arrive in the United States today from Europe include the 1080s Lafentry Regiment and the 425 /Laght Pantoon Company. The 58th Onan Thomb Disposal Squadron and 84ith Signs telligence Service accompany personnel aboard multiple transports returning to stateside bases.
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Ter
United
Bates
Europe
New York
Morsay
Lafentry
Boi Avosrd
Georg Atstoe
Bix Medical
Merc
Mary Avignon
Laght Pantoon Company
Insace Heavy Automotive Why
Tenance Company
Alexander Graham Beintay
Ordnance Depot Compaty Uv
Grant
2Nd
Matha
West Bronke Victory
Mountzin Infantry Regiment
Caboard Esward
75Th Fiee Artillery Battalion
Partial text on wartime aircraft and tactics from page fragment
The fragment discusses bomber tactics, use of new blaser devices, and ongoing development of experimental warplanes. It hints at efforts to improve firing mechanisms and flight tactics for a new bomb delivery system, noting secrecy in aircraft factories.
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Blaser
Nbomb
New Orleans Cotton Market Opens With Mixed Early Quotes
Trading in New Orleans opened with slight gains and losses across contracts as nearby May and December futures fluctuated. Prices showed narrow spreads and modest activity, reflecting a cautious start in the cotton pit.
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Raves Emla
Alabama
Alex Whiddon
Reece Ennis
Dothan Savings and Loan CO
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Esterdes
Aover
Car Ga
Pesnet
Stata
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Joan
Domnet
Japan
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Hiroshma
Sin
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Washington
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Stimson
Suruahimua
Dovier
Britten
Clement Attlee
Hiroshima
Tne New
Sapan
Salem WorTine
Geadland
Als
C. E. Blakey
Feater
Tlegtt Bde
Pege One
Florida Solon
Byrnes
Willam J. Clayton
Tekes
D. Worth Clark
Idaho
Stumann
Thomas F. Pilcher
Mrs. Starling
Iris Mitchell
Dothan Milling Co
Montgomery Highway
England
U.S
Paga
New Orleans
Pat Om
Mack’s
N. Oates
Caaful
Louis L. Goldblatt
Lurie
N. St. Andrews
Ry Rae
Peppee Bottling Company
Alabame
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Ala
Cottondale
Panama City
Pensacola
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Fis
Jacksonville
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