Growing B-29 Fleet Strikes Japan Amid Tokyo Arsenal Attacks
The expanding B-29 fleet continued its assault on Japan for a third straight day. Suner fortresses hit Yawata and the Tokyo arsenal with 1,500 tons of bombs while a second wave targeted the Nakajima plant outside Tokyo. Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet returned to Japanese waters after weathering a typhoon, aiding heavy bombardment of the home islands.
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Marlin Spencer
Guam
Suner
Yawsta
Pittsburgh
Japan
Tokyo Arsenal
Nakajima Mushinotama Aircraft
Admiral Halsey
Fieet
Yawata
Kyushu
West
Nakajima Aircraft
Nippon
No. 15
Appellate Court Reverses Sentence of Discharged Vet
The Alabama Court of Appeals reversed Dan Johnson's conviction for grand larceny in Houston County, ruling he was not responsible for his actions due to drug and whiskey impairment. The veteran, recently discharged after service in World War II, claimed his mind was a blank from capsules and alcohol. he surrendered the car within about 90 minutes. The ruling orders a new trial.
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Alabama Court of Appeals
Dan Johnson
Houston County
Oi CW
L.Y
Court of Appeals
John *m
H Ts
Toler
City Curb On Stray Dogs Delayed Until Pound Room Expanded
Police Chief J. E. Craughon announced the city’s stray dog ordinance will be enforced gradually as facilities at the pound on South Street are expanded. He said the commission had set August first for enforcement, but no dogs have been impounded yet due to insufficient kennels to handle expected numbers.
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J. E. Craughon
eCity Commission
Dot
Dothan
Truman Takes Personal Charge Of New War Task
President Truman assumed direct control of the atomic bomb campaign after the Berlin Big Three talks. He called the weapon, used against a Japanese city about the size of Memphis, the most powerful weapon for war and peace. Reports from Guam describe Hiroshima's destruction and Tokyo's grim assessments, with General Spaatz warning of more bombs if Japan resists.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Truman
White House
Japan
Berlin
Memphis
Truman Radio Report Scheduled Thursday
President Truman will address the nation via all networks at 10 p.m. Eastern War Time Thursday to discuss the Potsdam conference in more detail than the communiqué. The speech appears to weave scientific notes on atomic energy with warnings to Japan and outlines Allied plans including potential invasion if needed.
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Washington
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Mr. Tromen
Ani
Kiwanians Hear Security Program
Harry N. Scott manager of the Dothan Social Security office spoke to the Dothan Kiwanis Club on the security program. Joe Wilson chaired the program. Colonel Stewart will host members at Napier Field next Tuesday. Kiwanian C. W. Johnson will attend the Kiwanis Club meeting in Panama City today.
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Harry N. Scott
Dothan Office of Social Security
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Joe Wilson
Aaron Kraselsky
Pacifi
T. A Shealy
Charines Chest
Colonel Stewart
Napier Field
C. W. Johnson
Dothan
Kiwanis Club
Panama City
Seven registrants reported for Army preinduction exams
Officials of the Houston County Selective Service Board announced seven registrants who reported to Fr. McClellan for pre induction physical examinations. The names listed are James Darby Odom, Auborn Davis Rhodes Johnson, Albert Eugene James Rufus Pate, Jerry Page Gardner, Will Allen Skimmer, and Rex Brinke.
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Houston County Selective Service Board One Today
Fr. McClellan
James Darby Odom
Auaborn Davis Rhodes
Johnson
Albert Eugene James Rufus Pate
Jerry Page Gardner
Will Allen Skimmer
Rex Brinke
United Nations curb of atomic force urged
Washington sources report Senators urged UN supervision of atomic energy after the war with Japan. Some favored sharing benefits for peace, while Wiley warned against revealing secrets now. O Mahoney,and Hatch warned the world must live by law or risk destruction from the bomb.
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United Nations
Washington
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Wiley R-Wist
Truman
O'Mahoney D-Wyar
United Nations Organization
Burton Rohrey
Economic and Social Council of the World League
Hatch D-Nmi
Hatch
Grocer Blames U S for Blocking Oils in Southeast Alabama
J W Landsey, operator of a Ozark grocery, charged the government with delaying deliveries of meat lard oil and cooking fats in the area while suppliers reportedly have ample stocks. He cabled Senators Hill and Congressman Andrews, saying southeast Alabama residents cannot understand the delay.
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J. W. Landsey
Ozark
Lester Hill
George Andrews
Lindsey
Alabama
New British, American, Soviet Talks on Supersonic Bomb Threat
London dispatch reports military experts foresee new concurrences among American, Russian, and British leaders on the revolutionary bomb. They say the weapon could render Potsdam era plans obsolete and shift strategic focus to fronts, ports, rivers, and borders, altering security and defense calculations.
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London
Potsdam
Mil
Yurn
Arnall Victor As Georgia Adopts New Constitution
Georgia voters approve a new state constitution marking Gov. Elvin Arnall’s latest victory over rival Harmon Talmadge. Returns show about a 2 to 1 margin, with Arnall promising budget and prison reforms and heightened local self government. The charter repeals the poll tax and lowers voting age to 18, while reorganizing state government and confirming home rule for localities.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Emlient
Elbn Arnall
Gene Falmadge
Talmadge
Arnall
Georcia
Missouri
Jobless Estimates Improve as Wright Aero Strike Ends
The U S strike total fell to about 41 000 the lowest in a week as 23 000 war workers at Wright Aero nautical Corp in Cincinnati ended a five day walkout. Production for B 29 engines resumes on first shift with workers returning after a three hour stoppage and a government appeal. Union officials called the stoppage a culmination of grievances but said workers would resume duties immediately.
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Wright Aeronautical Corporatign
Cincinnati
Stuilonge
Geceroor
Frank J. Kau.ehe
Ohi
George Messer Geerdest
Anz
VE Day unemployment forecasts off by thirty percent
Washington reports the War Manpower Commission revised their VE Day unemployment forecast, noting the August total was far from the earlier estimate. They say fewer jobs were created by wartime industries and labor is being absorbed faster than expected. The commission adjusted expectations for December and May as production shifted.
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Culbecky
Agventure
Toute
Witv
Etian
WMC Chatty
Asa
Deeg Munition Geiulbecks
WMC
Newspapers Praised for Keeping Atomic Bomb Secret
Washington reports Byron Price credits newspapers radio broadcasters magazines and bank publishers with maintaining wartime secrecy of atomic bomb research. He notes voluntary censorship codes from 1940 and praise for scientists and British and American collaboration in 1943 44. A confidential note urged no publication on war experiments atomic materials and related elements.
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James Marlow
Washington
Byron Price
Bank Pubishers
Price
United States
Great Britain
Cuitain
Joo Wir
Ande
Yun
J J Flowers Is Continued As Head Dothan Bank Trust
J J Flowers Sr president of Fiona Back and Trust Ca was elected chairman of the Board of Directors and will continue as head of the institution. J Flowers Jr was elected executive vice president and cashier WroF Mondy director, elected vice president and to serve as a director, A Veury Flowers on military leave elected cashier to take over duties upon relief. Board meeting called after the death of J Whiddon vice president and director with other holders to elect a director.
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Blnaern Sr
Fiona Back and Trust Ca
Chapesnat
Compeeting
FA Frasers
War Elected
Provident
J. Flowers Jr
Veury Flowers
Rotwee
J Whiddon
Obbank
Mir, Whiddon
Stalin declares war on Japan ending speculation era
Washington reports Russia has declared war on Japan effective at 4 p.m. Eastern War Time. President Truman announced the move at a hurried news conference, predicting the Pacific war may end soon with Soviet entry alongside Britain and the United States. The declaration follows long speculation and hints of Soviet alignment against Japan.
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Japan
United States
Truman
Moncov
Washington
Russia
Soviet Union
Britain
Pacific
William Weady
James F. Byrnes
Rusu
Nurvey
Hay Broncvca
Moscour
Siberia
Mcmbers
Farmisen
Lange
Moscow Declares War on Japan in Britain Allied Push
Moscow announced a declaration of war on Japan effective at midnight as Britain and China demanded unconditional surrender. The radio broadcast stated the Soviet Union would join the Pacific conflict after Japan rejected mediation, with Molotov delivering a formal note to Tokyo.
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London
Russia
Japan
P.m
Moscow
Hruswa
Soviet Union
Paladani
Molotov
Gard
Ruane
Jayin Molotov
Mostaw
People's Commissar
Foren Affikra
Armbakesdar
Sita
Bir
Tranaroidsmn
Daparnien
Defal
Germany
Dapat
United States
Great Britain
China
Janet
Fort
East Losex
Jaye
World War II Air Attacks Report From The Pacific
The Allied air forces claimed overwhelming success with extensive bomber raids on Japan including Tokyo area targets and major shipping centers. American naval forces warned of renewed attacks as Third Fleet returned to Japanese waters. In the Philippines, U S troops faced Japanese defenses north of Bagura, while China reported occupation of Kukieng Island near the Min River by Chinese troops driving out Japanese forces.
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Morrie Landsberg
Guam
Hiroshima
Tokyo
Asahi Shimbun
Spaatz
Strategic Air Forces
Japan
America
Vaw
Routo
Hirosha
Strategic Air Forcs
Naseep
Arcmural Harvey
Philippines
Bagura
Sudan
China
Kukieng
Min
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