Military to Chil Calls For End Of Draft
Washington 4AP Chair Maj Day of the House Military Committee called for an immediate halt to further inductions before Japan falls and the earliest possible release of men already drafted. He urged legislation to end all draft calls when Congress reconvenes next month, with similar bills expected in the Senate led by Sen Langer.
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Washington
Maj .Day
House
Pemcntiee
Japan
May
Congress
Langer
R-Nd
Senate
Local Draft To Go On In Houston County Inductions Continue
Officials from Houston County three Selective Service Boards said inductions will continue until state headquarters issue orders halting draft regulations. A group from Board One will be sent to Ft. McClellan, as May seeks to discuss with President Truman an early end to inductions. He argues a declaration would discharge inductees within six months of its effective date, while wartime service rules require the full duration plus six months.
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Houston County
Selective Service Boards
Ft. McClellan
May
Truman
Army
Congress
Pacific
Selective Service
Navy
Japan
Montgomery
Ala
Washington
Charles W. Mills
Alabama
Cotton Harvest Here Dependent On Labor Weather
Houston County farmers push cotton picking amid labor shortages and variable weather. County agent C M Ling notes unfavorable boll opening, uneven labor, and prices from 1.50 to 2 per hundred pounds. Projected yield 80 to 38 percent below last year with 15,000 to 16,000 bales produced. ginning capacity remains ample to handle demand.
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Houston
C. M. Ling
Ling
Tokyo Peace Flash Electrifies World
A Tokyo radio flash announced an Imperial message accepting the Potsdam terms will come soon, with a Bern report indicating a coded reply to Allied surrender terms had been sent to Switzerland. Monitors noted Tokyo ships at sea and a potential direct word from Tokyo any moment as the White House remained quiet.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Potsdam
Bern
New York
Paris
Switzerland
American Broadcasting Company
Hirohito
United States
Britain
Russia
China
Japan
Hiroahito
FCC
Washington
Whie House
Truman
Commodore James K Vardaman
Varduman
White House
Mr. Truman
Battle For Votes In State Tax Diversion Push
In Alabama the tax amendment battle continues with farmers and homeowners warned of no benefit to ad valorem tax relief while advocates claim excess funds exist for education and health. Gov. Sparks urged adoption as supporters and opponents present contrasting economic arguments ahead of the Oct. 2 vote.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Home Farm and Protective Business Association
Chauncey Sparks
Florence
Bruce Henderson
Wilcox County
Sparks
Henderson
Poole Accused of Rank Question in Tax Debate Stand
In Dothan Poole declined to debate the income tax amendment citing opposition leaders as appointees, prompting a letter from Revenue Commissioner Dowling accusing him of raising a rank question. Dowling proposes Elective official Governor Sparkes or School Commissioner Norton as equal speaking partners to ensure a full, public discussion for Alabama voters.
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Poole
Dowling
Joe N. Poole
Dothan
H. & Dowling
Reverue
Hays Tucker
Walter Randolph
Alabama Fort Bureau
the Eagle
Tucker
Chauncey Sparks
Downing
Cathan Eagle
Hayse Tucker
Sparkes
E. B. Norton
Alabama
Cduses
Norton
Okinawa Planes Sink Japanese Cruiser in Night Raid
Okinawa based planes struck a Japanese heavy cruiser caught between Korea and Japan. Five hundred pound bombs hit the warship, which did not open fire until after bombs were released. The attack also damaged four freighters up to 2,500 tons and ten coastal vessels.
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Okinawa
Nippon
Japan
Korea
Wosk
Peanut Worm Bugaboo Back To Plague Crop
County agent M. Ling reports peanut fields show heavier peanut worm infestation than two weeks ago but still not as bad as 1944. Infestation found across the county in varying degrees with one farm heavy and adjacent farm lighter. Farmers urged to inspect fields and obtain poison promptly as even a small worm crop now can grow before harvest. Spanish type peanuts harvests in advance. total planted acres expected between 15,000 and 20,000 in Toro to No 15 on Page 2.
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Bugaboo
M. Ling
Ling
Tang
De Gaulle Visit May Mean Talk On Reich Boundary
Washington reports suggest Germany western frontier may top agenda when Gen Charles de Gaulle arrives August 22 for talks with President Truman. Officials note possible discussion of boundaries and separations, with French interests in the Pacific and Indochina future considerations also likely to be raised.
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Washington
Germany
Charles de Gaulle
Truman
White House
Yarrijiar
France
Pacific
IndoChina
Reds Capture Linkow Rail Hub In Manchuria
Russian forces press a multi pronged advance across Manchuria, capturing the Linkow rail hub and severing a major north south line. Marshal Mereishox’s army advances toward Tapan, threatening additional routes as Japanese positions fall and rail links collapse. Reports also claim landings on Karafuto to outflank defenses amid a broad drive toward Hsinking and other strategic centers.
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London
Russia
Manchuria
Linkow
Luogan Ussurs
Kirill A. Mereishox
Harbon
Yall
Seishin
Kiamusze
Sungari
Daren
Muken
Nerbin
Sakhalinsland
Karafuto
Radian Y. Malinovsky
Ranshankal
Darien-Shichan
Tapan
Hainking
Malinovsky
Horesman
Wenchuan tAershan
Hsinking
Mientulo
Harlin
Pokatu Pass
Kinegan
Tokyo
Karufute
Ambetsu
Esufoiu
Norberty
Rashin
Yuki
Rev Madson speaks at Rotary Meeting in Duban
The Rev G Ralph Moidsor discussed varabendad xervitt at the weekly Duban Rotary Club meeting yesterday. Elbert Bourer of Antieton, pau bate judge, attended as a visitor.
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Rev. Madson
Rotary Meeting
Ralph Moidsor
Varabendad
Xervitt
Duban
Heavy U S Air Raids Hit Japanese War Industry
Allied air forces smashed Nip war plants and military targets across Osaka Kumamoto and surrounding areas. About 200 B-29s and fighters from Iwo Jima took part dropping 6 000 tons of demolition and incendiaries. The raid followed dawn and continued into the afternoon with heavy volleys against industrial zones and marshalling yards.
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Guam
Asi
Osaka
Maruiat Road
Atha
Kumarao
Bs Ear
Petain Defense Winds Down In Final Phase
Paris AP Fermand Paven, Petain defense counsel, opened the last arguments before the high court of justice. He claimed Petain deceived the Germans but never the Allies, urging jurors drawn from resistance to weigh the evidence. The trial, which began July 24, could last several hours as defense contends Petain acted to block German aims and sought to safeguard France.
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Fermand
Paven
Marshal Petsain
High Court of Justice
Parliamentuy
Kroupy
Winesses
Diet
Pelain Ty Puoe Catal
Biewal
Cermiiny
Ano
Payen
Stapper
Amar
Thyuhe
Shea Mast Petar
Gerreony
Petuth
Maya
Jap Surrender Triggers World Wide Jubilation
AP reports Japan’s surrender broadcast sparks spontaneous celebrations from Tokyo to New York, Guam, and Manila. Soldiers cheer in San Francisco, sailors toast in Salt Lake City, and crowds flood streets with flashing lights, beer, and improvised parades as peace signals spread globally.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
BWT
Ihe
Mersave
Putydetts
Willie
New York City
Guam
Maria
New York
Timea Square
Cioede
Patroue
Martial Bonnich
Sudlery
San Francisco
Ward-Hebling
Salt Lake City
Altattoereque N. OM
Japanese Weep At Having Failed Their Emperor
A distorted wartime broadcast claims Aug 34 1945 marked imperial failure as crowds wept before the palace. It describes Emperor’s tears and oath readings amid a bowed populace, with officials warning of ongoing fear and the regime's decline in a translated dispatch.
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Associated Pecan Pennes
FCC Today
Dothan Churches Plan V J Day Services Across City
Dothan churches prepare V J Day services with noon and early afternoon timings as officials expect news of the war’s end. Ministers say churches stay open for prayer but each church conducts its own service without a union service, with plans for a final memorial in the community basin.
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Truman
Serge
Lees Wall
Vad Wry
Foun
Swiss Report No Surrender Note Received
Washington AP reports that Japan has not yet answered the Allies surrender terms. Secretary Ross released a Swiss legation memorandum noting cables do not contain the world awaited reply. The Tokyo note arrived in Bern amid brief ministerial exchanges and a news broadcast.
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Washington
Charles G. Ross
Suics Legation
Byrnes
Swiex Legation
Max Traxall
Leguuien
Pattisque Ross
Nema
A& Hs
Hulk
Tokyo
World Today Update on Pacific War Fronts and Actions
The Imperial message accepting the Proclamation is to be broadcast soon. Allied air forces strike Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku targets, sinking vessels and damaging rail yards. Soviet and Allied efforts push through Kuriles, Sakhalin, and Manchuria while Chinese and Burmese theaters report continued combat and Japanese resistance.
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Freee Japan
Radio Tokyo
Honshu
Far East Air Forces
Kyushu
Shikoku Islands
Kuriles
U.S
Richmond
Concord
Alroyers
Kurites Islands
Japan
Manchuria
Marbin
Lankow
Red Army
Sakhalin
Hadia
Tokyo
Ambers
Eautern
Southwest Pacific
Barneo
South China Sea
Bougainville
China
Fencheng
Nanchang
Tungan
Kweilin
Henyang
Hunan-Kwangsi
Burma
Sittarg River
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Kadera
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Staten
Walter Sluyckl
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