Truman era postwar period seen as critical
Washington dispatch outlines President Truman facing postwar challenges. The Crile Executive notes strains in government, industry, and labor. It discusses preventing unemployment, retooling war production for peace, and preserving purchasing power as civilians shift to peacetime markets.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
Traman
Naton
Poe Casly Weifgre
Truman
Bank Sccounie
Dothan's Sta Bank Offers Personal Loans for Individuals
Clean up debts and cover expenses for school clothing tax home repairs. Dothan's Sta Bank provides convenient, easy-to-get loans from $50 to $5000.
War Bonds and Debt Policy Stated for Peace Efforts
The piece discusses public support for war bonds and government debt management as a means to fund military needs. It emphasizes avoiding tax burdens while ensuring the nation can supply planes tanks and weapons rapidly if required, framing the debt as a tool for peace and global welfare.
Russian Japanese clash near Harbin drives across Manchuria
Number 17- Continued From Page one describes Malinovsky’s force breaking through the Great Khingan toward Pokotu Pass and Yakushih as Russian columns push from the Amur valley. Gen Purakev’s Second Far Eastern Army advances on Harbin from the north and northeast with Soviet gunboats aiding. Towns along the Amur’s south bank are reportedly cleared as fighting stiffens near Harbin.
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Don Yo Malinoosky
Khingen
Tuchuan
Sichuan
Harbin
Malinovsky
Pokotu Pass
Khingan
Yakushih
Yuakoshih
Maxim Purakev
Far Eastern
Amur
Sunkari
Ussari
Demobilization timing uncertain as war ends
The article notes no prediction on how long before workers return to civilian production. Troop demobilization may avert restrictions for at least 60 days. Agencies are told by the White House to withhold plans until President Truman speaks, with timing tied to Japan’s capitulation and V-J Day proclamation.
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White House
Truman
Japan
Aid For Displaced Persons Faces UNRRA Hurdles
London AP dispatch reports Allied and Russian delegates at a UNRRA conference clash over international relief for displaced persons. Poland and Yugoslavia oppose German aid, while a Polish draft may bridge stances. Assistant Secretary of State Wil Slayton urged a temporary aid pause pending reintegration or resettlement. The British backed this. Russians wary of discrimination claims affecting US funds. Open sessions were debated as Polish delegates urged subcommittee handling to avoid visible political dispute.
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London
Americas
Teves
UNRRA
Poland
Yugoslavia
Wil Slayton
Assistart
Clayton
UNHHA
United States
Congress
Sir George Rendel
George Baxley Funeral Today
Funeral services for George W. Baxley seventy four former Houston County resident who died at his home in Columbus Georgia after a short illness were held this afternoon at Pleasant Grove Church with Rev C Co Balcom and Rev Walter McIntosh officiating Burial followed in Pleasant Grove Cemetery Ward Wilson directing He moved to Columbus from Houston County about ten years ago Surviving are his wife four daughters Espy Halstead and R R Bassett both of Columbus Mrs J M Chestnutt Graceville Mrs C A Fotler Panama City a brother C C Baxley Kinston Ala two sisters Mrs J K Garner Graceville and Mrs Sara Rogers Malone twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren
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George W. Baxley
Houston County
Columbus
Pleasant Grove Church
C. Co. Balcom
Walter McIntosh
Pleasant Grove
Ward-Wilson
Mt. Calyers Church
Espy Halstead
R. R. Bassett
J.M. Chestnutt
Graceville
C. A. Fotler
Panama City
C. C. Baxley
Kinston
Ala
J. K. Garner
Sara Rogers
Malone
Revenue Board Seeks Widening Gordon Mail Road
H. O Summerford a county Revenue Board member was authorized to confer with Florida authorities at Maranna to negotiate an agreement to widen Gordon mail road. He noted prior discussions with Florida spokesmen and called for a mutual plan to share costs benefiting Florida residents along the route, the Garden post office area, and Houston Canadians.
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Summerford
County Board of Revenue
Florida
Maranna
Gordon Mail
Florida Ine
Garden Post Office
Houston
Harden's Awarded Court Blinds Bid
The county Board of Revenue awarded Harden's, of Dothan, the bid to install venetian blinds in the county courthouse. The low bid was about 224 dollars for 20 blinds, with three bids submitted. The board favored venetian blinds for durability and cost, noting they would likely not need replacement for a longer period. installation planned around October 1. Corbitt C. Snell, Purple Heart recipient, is en route home from Europe with the Santa Fe Division after ten months of combat near the Rhine, 42 miles from Berlin.
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Hevenue
Harden's
Dethan
Lawid
Smd
EN Route Home PLC
Corbitt C. Snell
Dothan
Europe
Floe River
Berlin
45Th Infantry
France
Petition for road improvement in Houston County
A group of Houston County taxpayers presented a petition to county officials led by D K R Hatcher calling for a four mile road extension from Morass Store to the Green Front in the eastern section. The petition notes the road serves a double bus route and mail line and would benefit residents along the route.
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Houston County Teapayers 2S
Houston County
Todagy
D. K R. Hatcher
Morass
Green Front
Matcher
Byrnes Decorated For Service To U S
President Truman awarded former War Mobilization Director James F Byrnes a distinguished service medal in a White House ceremony in the rose garden. The citation praised his support of unpopular wartime measures essential to victory as high officials and military leaders looked on.
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
Truman
White
Howse
Armed Services
White House
War End Won't Mean End Of Job For Merchant Ships
The end of the war will not mean completion of the tremendous job ahead for men in the U S Merchant Marine. VI Day marks the beginning of an unsurpassed opportunity for merchant seamen and officers to prove they will finish the job. Merchant officers and seamen look to long-range, permanent peacetime careers in a great Merchant Marine and cannot leave their ships now. The needs of depleted areas worldwide and the resumption of normal trade guarantee the necessity for an adequate United States Merchant Marine.
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U. S. Marchant Marine
United States
Soil Conservation Needed In Alabama
Soil Conservation Service estimates Alabama requires a year of labor by 188,88 workers to meet conservation needs. Contour planting, crop rotation, strip cropping, pastures, drainage and fire protection feature among measures. Of 32,669,000 acres, 12,124,000 are suitable for continuous cultivation, with varying need for special practices and protection.
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Washington
Alabama
Soil Conservation Service
Law Violations Fail To Reflect Peace Rumors
Over a weekend in Dothan police arrested 49 people for public drunkenness gambling loitering disorderly conduct and related offenses. The sheriff's office logged 12 arrests including public drunkenness vagrancy and false pretense.
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Dothan
Sheriff's Office
Sparrow Nest Material Inspires Haunting Bird Name
A historic note explains the chipping sparrow earned the name ha due to its nest making with horse hair or similar fibers. The quirky label reflects observers comparing its natural craft to prized horsehair decorations in past seasons.
Army Units Slated To Reach U S Today
A list of U S Army units scheduled to arrive from Europe aboard ships in New York and Boston including the 44th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion and various quartermaster truck companies, medical detachments, air force casuals, and engineer groups with notes on discharges and reassignments.
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Associated Preasi
United States
Europe
New York i
Sea Porpoise
44Th Parachute Field Artillery
Air Corps
Gideon Welles
Emma Willard
James Fannin
43Rd
Air Force Casuals
Colin MccKenney
Zebulon Pike
New York
Santa” Rosa Infantry
Air Force
Army Air Forces Band
Marine Angel
Engineer General Service
George W. Goethals
Joseph T. Lincoln
Boston
Joseph T. Robinson
Theavy
Clark Infant Rites Held This Morning
Funeral services for Kenneth P. Clark five months old son of Mr and Mrs Whit Clark of Slocomb who died Sunday after a short illness were held this morning at the residence with Rev Joe White of Slocomb officiating Burial followed in Rehobeth cemetery Johnson and Wilkerson in charge Surviving in addition to his parents is his grandmother Mrs Anna Clarte of Slocomb.
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Mose Herrington
B. E. Herrington
Jakin
Oger Pond Cemetery
Rain
Ward
Wilson
Kenneth P. Clark
Whit Clark
Slocomb
Joe White
Rehobeth
Johnson and Wilkerson
Anna Clarte
Rev Perry Resigns Ashford Pastorate
The Rev. Robert C. Perry Jr resigned yesterday as pastor of the Ashford Baptist church effective Aug 27 to accept a call to First Baptist Church in Lafayette Ga. He has served three years at Ashford and two on the State Baptist Executive Committee, coming there from Winnsboro Texas. He is a Montgomery native.
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Robert C. Perry, Jr
Ashford
Effectie
First Baptist Church
Lafayette
Mr. Perry
State Baptist Executive Committee
Haa
Winnsboro
Tex
Montgomery
RATION CALENDAR AND COTTON REPORT SUMMARY
Ration categories list valid stamps and expirations for blue stamps through November 30, sugar stamp 36 five pounds by August 31, and shoes and gasoline stamps. A New York Cotton Open High Low list shows fluctuating futures with Oct and May contracts around 22xx, reflecting market activity.
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New Orleans
Processen Foods
New York
Japan Accepts Allied Terms in World War II Surrender
A day of tense exchanges ends with Japan reportedly accepting Allied surrender terms after Potsdam clarifications. President Truman and Secretary of State Byrnes oversee plans for signing and a possible national radio address. The fate of Emperor Hirohito and Japan's government remains under Allied control as daylight reports confirm progress toward formal surrender.
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Pacific
Acm
Tokyo
Suzuki
White House
State Department
Truman
State Byres
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Tadio
Washington
Mr. Truman
Japan
Potsdam
United States
Russia
China
Britain
Regatan
Vine White House
Americ
Douglas MacArthur
Manchuria
Dutch East Indies
Hirohato
Bern
Switzerland
Wire House
Mgm
United Press
New
Japan Offers Surrender Terms After Potsdam Meeting
The text describes Allied demand for Japan to surrender with Emperor retaining sovereignty, Formosa and Korea kept by Japan, and Allied restrictions on the Japanese armed forces. It notes the Potsdam terms were offered after the Hiroshima bomb and Russia’s war declaration, with an emergency Japan Peace Commission meeting concluding conditions.
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Japan
Tre
E-press
Kent
Peror
Jepen
Formosa
Korea
Hiroshima
Russia
Japanese Peace Commission
Potsdam
Bombers Hit Kyushu and Matsuyama in Large Strikes
Reports say Halseys pilots destroyed or damaged numerous enemy planes and vessels across the Far East. More than 400 bombers and fighters struck Kyushu, sinking or damaging 51 ships and hitting Kurume as a ruined rubber center. B 29s resumed attacks with a 70 plane strike on Matsuyama.
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Halsey
Far East
Kyushu
Kurume
Matsuyama
Shikaku
Wilt resistant watermelons reported by Georgia and Florida
Georgia and Florida stations announce new wilt resistant watermelons named Georgia Resistant and Blacklee. Texas station reports four West Indian cantaloupes resistant to mildew and aphids. York and others faced premature celebrations as war news shifted through the White House press room delays and silence after dusk.
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Georgia
Florida
Texas
J N Parker Died Sunday Near Ashford
J N Parker died Sunday at his home near Ashford after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 am at the residence with Rev Houston Muney and Rev Wo Ol Crawler officiating. Burial will follow at the Ashford cemetery. Survived by wife Myra Parker, daughter Mrs Yon of Ashford, five grandchildren, and several relatives. active pallbearers listed./nHonorary pallbearers named. News from Ashford community.
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J. ON. Parker
Egmiy-Csens
Artore Rongty
Houston Muney
Burit
Adford Cemecen
Ward
San Sinem
Ang
Buell
Leonard Gilmore
Clinton Fenet
Lag Bar
Spurgeon Rice
Ewell Bite
Carlton Lashley
J.C. Ingram
BD Wright
Wil Wreht
Fog Granger
W. M. Ryles
Lump F. Lyon
Acker Etherage
M. Pykes, Sr
Carson Glass
Ly, Tolar
Collie Toller
Junior Lye
Alec Parker
Hosea Parker
Curtis Parker
Two Men Bonded After Houston Grand Jury Session
Sheriff B G Farmer said two individuals named in two bills from the recent Houston grand jury session were taken into custody but released after posting bonds. Woodrow Gud ton, a Negro, faced forgery charges, and G W Ducker was indicted for false pretenses. each posted 3300.
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B. G. Farmer
Houston
Woodrow Gud Ton
Fogery
G. W. Ducker
Soothing Powder Promises Relief From Minor Rashes
An ad claims Mexxsnz medicated powder soothes skin irritations and chafing for families. It says the product guards against rashes, helps with sunburn and insect bites, and costs little while promising reliable relief.
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Dothan Savings and Loan CO
Troy
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
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Ad Hotal Valle
Louis L. Goldblatt
Lorie Ring
Garrison
Chester
Gulf Atlantic Warehouse Co
George Baxley
Revenue Board
Harden’s
Byrnes
U.S
U. S
Herrington
Clark
Rev. Perry
Forrester
Gov. Health Depts
Forrester Vault CO
Montgomerey
Pheer
Pothan, Ata
J.N. Parker
BAYER
Houston Hotel
Nethan, Alabama
A. Gayle Kratzer
C. E. Blakey
Optometris1
Foster, Dothan
Neport
Flit
Ogee
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