Atomic Bomb Hits Nagasaki Reported Good Results
The U S Army reports an atomic bomb struck Nagasaki today, possibly more than one device dropped on the western Kyushu port city. It notes the attack followed Russia's declaration of war and targeted Mitsubishi plants while Nagasaki, though smaller than Hiroshima, was a key industrial hub with naval and rail facilities.
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Marlivn Spencer Guam
Nagyuki
Red Army
Russia
Japan
Manchukuo
Nagasaki
Kyushu Sea
Spaatz
U. S. Army
Strategic Air Force Headquarters
Halsey
Mitsubishi
Ordnance
Steel
Hiroshima
Truman Outlines Five Point Plan for Reconversion
President Truman proposed a five point plan to speed reconversion of industry to peacetime production and urged lifting controls at the earliest opportunity. He told WPRB chief J A Krug that he hopes the staff will remain on the job as their work is not yet finished.
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Washington
Truman
Jeter
WPRB
J. A. Krug
WPE
Truman on Air outlines wartime reconversion plan
President Truman's 3 o'clock Dothan time radio address to be heard on WAGF via Mutual, urging the War Production Board to play a key role in reconversion. He calls for expanding production of scarce materials for military and civilian use, restricting manufacturing using scarce inputs, strict inventory control to curb hoarding, priority aid to break bottlenecks, and allocating scarce materials to essential low priced items to sustain stabilization.
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Truman
President Truman
Dothan
WAGF
Tolay
War Production Board
Stuman
Krug
Airline Request to Serve Local Area Under Study
The Alabama Public Service Commission considers Wa Airlines Inc to transport passengers on two intra state routes. One proposal would run Mobile to Muscle Shoals with stops including Dothan Montgomery Selma Tuscaloosa Birmingham Anniston Gadsden Huntsville. The other would run Mobile to Muscle Shoals via Birmingham Huntsville with similar stops.
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Alabama Public Service Commission
Wa’ An Airlines, Inc
Ajaana
Doin
Montomery
Dothan
Mobila
Muscle Fhoals
Montgon
Selma
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
Anniston
Gadsden
Huntsville
Mobile
Mongtom
Huntsvile
Mele Shoals
Five Crommelin Brothers Lose Air Missions
Two of five Crommelin brothers from Wetumpka Alabama went missing in action while serving in Halsey’s Third Fleet off Japan. Cmdr Richard G Crommelin vanished July 14 during a strike at Hokkaido. Lt Cmdr Charles G Crommelin was lost off Okinawa. Both pilots flew Hellcat fighters, shared plane number 13, and were lost in similar midair collisions.
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Halseys
Japan
Navy
Crommelin
Wetumpka
Ala
Richard G. Crommelin
Hokkaido
Charles G. Crommellr
Okinawa
Hichard
Angapalis
Hokkaids
October Special Election To Cost Houston $750
Houston County will bear about $730 in expenses for the October 2 election on Gov Chauncey Spacks income tax amendment. Attorney General Harwood ruled each Alabama county must pay election costs. Judge Saxon P Poyner stated the ruling, tied to use of voting machines, requires a verbatim copy of the amendment affixed to voting machines.
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Chauncey Spacks
Houston County
Robert EB. Harwood
Saxon P. Poyner
Harwood
Alabama
Poyner
Thieves Escape With Cigarettes At South Oates Street
Thieves entered Walker Implement Company on South Oates street last night and escaped with a quantity of cigarets. Patrolmen Euell Jones and Ed Cherry reported the incident. Entrance to the building was gained by smashing a window on the south side. Fingerprints were sought to aid identification of the thief or thieves.
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Walker Implement Company
South Oates Street
Euell Jones
Ed Cherry
Four Defendants Released On Bond In Houston County
Four defendants indicted by the Houston County grand jury last week were taken into custody and released on bonds. L. B. Potter, assault to murder, $500. Sam McGriff, possessing a still, $400. Elbert C. Culbreth, aiding a person to avoid arrest, $250. Frank Owens, grand larceny, $400. Sheriff B. G. Farmer said today.
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Houston County Srand
B. G. Farmer
L.B. Potter
Sam McGriff
Elbert C. Culbreth
Frank Owens
Nation Faces Oblivion Unless Quits Cried Soon
Washington reports that Allied forces encircle Japan and push toward surrender as Russia enters the war and the atomic bomb campaign intensifies. President Truman announces the Russian declaration, signaling a narrowed window for Japan to capitulate within hours. Byrnes warns there remains a brief chance to save Japan before the war decisions unfold across the Pacific.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Japan
Russia
Nazi Germany
Tokyo
White House
Capitol
Nagasaki
Trueman
Stave Byrnes
Tews
Hill Not Surprised Ai Red War On Japs
Senator Lister Hill of Alabama says Japan’s declaration of war is not surprising but could have far reaching effects. He asserts it will save thousands of American lives and shorten the war, and that Russia and the United States are united to end Japan’s evil power and build a peaceful world.
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Montgomery Yiap
Seti
Lister Hill
Husesia
Japan
Alabama
Russia
United States
Tax amendment debate bid accepted by Dowling and Tucker
The Eagle invited Dr. H G Dowling and Hayse Tucker to debate the income tax amendment in Dothan. They accepted the invitation, stating they are ready to present facts. Governor Sparks appointed them to lead the campaign for the amendment.
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The
Eagle
H. G. Dowling
Hayse Tucker
Joe Poole
Walter L. Randolph
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Dothan
Dowling
Tucker
Ensgie
Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
Cca
Malcolm Harper
Montgomery
Poole
Pooler
Sparks Hime Gelt
Randolph
Ranulph
Harper
the Eagle
Dothan Seeks Large State Hospital Fund Approval
The state program would authorize a six year plan to fund a regional hospital system. A base hospital in Birmingham would serve all medical needs, with additional facilities planned for Dothan Mobile Montgomery Tuscaloosa Birmingham Gadsden and Decatur. Funding relies on federal and state local support totaling about 3 million dollars annually.
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Dothan
Bans Plannin Catitiissign
Buen Pt Arar
Birrameham
Mobile Montgomery
Tuscalogas
Birmingham
Gadsden
Deesius
Red troops drive into Manchuria in new Sino Soviet clash
Washington dispatch reports Soviet entry into the war against Japan and the Pacific peace conference expectations. Talks focus on postwar holdings with speculation on Sakhalin sovereignty, warm-water ports, and strategic islands like Iwo Jima and Okinawa, amid Allied settlements and postwar arrangements.
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Jack Belli
Washington
Russia
Plessus
Uitemat
Japan
Iwo Jame
Olanawa
Dupan
Blr
Rauays
Muaster Charchi
Chang Bai Shiek
AL Cairo
Jappan
Paci
Yalth
Irue
Sakhalin
Manhui
Danen
Hal Wet
Port Arthur
Lyad
Dothan Eagle namesake pilot talks six months in Europe
William Robert Yarbrough, known as Billie, explains how the Dothan Eagle nickname emerged during his World War II service as a photo and reconnaissance pilot. He trained at Fletcher Field, served from 1943 to 1944, flew with the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron in France and Germany, and later earned the nickname after peers used the moniker in training.
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Furope
Fe Rade
Muassions
Furst Lacuiliant
William Robert Yarbrough
Wincer
Fhetcher Field
Clarksdale
Moss
Moe
Black
Abe Yat
Yarneough
Billie Rab
Neer Field
Speemsung
Whi Traning
Indir
France
Wan
Nuernberg
Germany
Sai
Pat Majoras
William Robert Yarbroup
Mra
Yarbrough
Dothan
Ora. Genany
Dothan Magile
Liew
Europe
Tie Dothan Eagie
Britain Speeds War End With Russia Declaration
London reports Britain hails the Moule declaration of war on Japan as a step toward ending the conflict. Prime Minister Clement Attlee calls Soviet action solid and predicts a shortened struggle, praising Soviet sacrifice in the war against Nazi Germany. In London streets, American and British troops share wary relief as news spreads among weary civilians.
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London
Britain
Moule
Japan
Clement Allice
Great Britain
Attler
Russia
Germany
Ruoraia
Cashry
Piccadilly Circus
Hiritiahers
U and China Force Head Hold Parley With Red Officers
In Canton area reports say Gen Alber CL Wenesteyer of U.S. forces met Russian military reps as the Soviet Union declared war on Japan. Korea and China theater plans surfaced with potential joint actions, while Chinese para troopers may already operate behind Japanese lines. Australian advisor F. Lienel Pratt commented that Russia could target Japan through Korea in coming operations.
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Cuungking
API - Tt
Alber CL Wenesteyer
ELS
China
Ureon
Japan
Rinsig
Chiang Katchek
Flussis
Rashi
Korea
Six Registrants Off For Induction From Miami Board
Six registrants including a transfer from a county selective service board reported for induction. Officials said six men from North Miami, Florida reported to Fort Benning for pre induction physicals. Names listed include William Thompson and Rudolph Armatrane among others.
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Sim Registranse
Touxton County Selective Service Board
Ty Rt. McClellan
Oregar
Willian Thormpson
Jamey Atta Croom
Rudolph Valentino Armatrane
Richard Micky Sellers
George Wade Henderson
Grady Green Bullock
Miami
Fla
Aig
Ft Henning
Supert Owens, Jr
Jimmie Lee Owens
Moser Alfa
Webb Junior Cook
Juemy Geges
Hor. Mayes
Pierce Nip Border Positions On Wide Front
London AP reports Moscow quoted a Soviet communique stating Russian troops crossed Manchuria’s northern border in Transbaikalia and near Khabarovsk. The moves, described as a wide front piercing toward Kwantung Army defenses, mark rapid escalation after Japan’s 1931 seizure of Manchuria.
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Pierce
Moscow
London
Hhe
Dloscow
Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Transbaikalia
Khabarovsk
Lake Baikal Ane J
China
Japanese Planes Attempt Attack On Halsey Fleet
Japanese planes attacked Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet amid coastal raiding by Japanese air units. Anti aircraft fire lit the sky as two ships were seen in flames but no ships reported damage. Task Force 3B fighter planes pounced on northern Honshu while Soviets and Allies declared war moves and diplomatic exchanges continued across the Pacific.
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ADM
Halskey Third Fleet
Japan
Air Jap
Plate
Admiral Massey
Third Fleet
Noday
Honshu
Russia
Matsushima
Closing Marshal Office Here Due To Help Shortage
US Marshal offices at Lethon Opelike Ala are closing due to staffing shortages. Deputy chief Walter B Smith of Montgomery will keep some posts open while vacancies arise, with operations limited as deputies attend to other duties. The closure follows the retirement of George N Bayzer in July and the Navy service of Neary Floyd.
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Washington
Lethon Opelike
Andrella
Todey
Yip
Martubal
Walter B Smith
Montgomery
Dn Halding
Dehan
Opelika
Ared Wrige
Gal
Smith
Aepulier Fron
Montgomery Andretls
Feeieve Jong
Wise
George N. Bayzer
Neary Floyd
Navy
Tax Division Offers State Mail Access Over Contested Tax Pamphlet
Dr. H C Dowling state commissioner of revenue offered use of state mail to opposing leaders after a Dothan Eagle critique of administration pamphlets used with an income tax amendment. Dowling vowed to fund printing for a rebuttal and urged department heads to publish a fact sheet matching the exposé, asserting taxpayers’ money isn’t misused.
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Dothan Eagle
H.C. Dowling
Eagia
State Administration
Axpayera
Pncey
Tha Pamphei
Abe
Vawling
Tegardea
Inchman
Dowling
Department Neads
Croxhill
World War II Update From Front News Amid Pacific Battles
A chaotic wartime dispatch reports Japan facing new Allied threats across Manchuria and Korea. American air forces, including 1200 planes, raid targets in Japan while the Philippines and China theaters see continued fighting and calls for surrender. Burma sees Japanese casualties in the Sittang River battles as territories shift.
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Iissia
Tokyo
Japan
Lupin
Manchow
Harb
Mitow
Perlin Kryosnu Uy
Negasah
Je Hum
Redo Tokyo
Kammasshi
Pilippines
Baguie
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Amur
Fu Yuan
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Hirohiro
Soviet Union
America
Potsdam
Marshal Stalin
Tussia
Mecow
Khabarove
HCC
Tokye
Kwantung Army
Hsinking
fChangchun
Dumei
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Sovie
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