Amos E Lewis Resigns Court Bench Post Reported
A garbled report states Amos E Lewis resigned from a state court bench weeks ago and was moved from a hospital to Marianne last week after a terminal illness. The note mentions transfers to Dothan and severe health events. Local officials were not listed and the source text is incomplete.
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Marianna
Jackson
Amos E. Lewis
Bip Earvice
Dothan
Alebeme
Hespital Frome
Marianne
WAA Sets Surplus Sales In Georgia
In Atlanta AP reports a War Asset Administration panel will sell surplus auto parts and machinery in Georgia over five days starting August 19. Items include engines, blocks, and assemblies from B 20 production era, with bids used to determine prices. A second sale on August 26 offers jeeps and trailers for Veterans at Ponce De Leon Park, with inspection at Conley depot.
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Atlanta
Autolua
Georgia
H. L. Kennon
WAA
Conley Ordnance T
Alteay
Mariette
Abe Waa
Ponce de Leon
Conley Army Depot
Coffee Price Hike Authorized By OPA
OPA today authorized an immediate price increase on coffee between 10 and 13 cents a pound. The raise stems from a cancelled import duty, a near term import duty rise, and higher import ceilings, with processing costs added. Wholesalers and retailers may apply their usual markups to the higher cost.
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Washington
OPA
H. G. Wells Funeral Slated For Friday
London reports the body of H. G. Wells will be cremated Friday at 2 pm in Grider's Green crematorium in a private ceremony. Wells, renowned scientist author and critic, died yesterday at his London home after an extended illness. Memorial service plans for friends and admirers are under discussion but the time and location may be decided in two to three weeks.
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London
MG. Wells
Gnider
Green
Wells
Stock Exchange Walkout Shuts Trading Amid Dispute
About 700 workers at Harris Upham and Company joined the New York Stock Exchange walkout near noon, prompting emergency operations. The dispute centers on recognition by the exchange’s labor board and whether a union election should be held. Harris Upham declined comment as markets resumed with limited operations.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Royal
United Financial Play
Exchange
Harsham
New York State
Bor
Harris
Upham
Lieven
Avidity World
Graceville Child Killed By Truck
Graceville police report a two year old girl Patricia Ann Greer was struck and killed by a truck while crossing the road last night. Sheriff Barkley Genie said the accident was unavoidable and no one will be held responsible. The girl was the daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Greer.
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Graceville
Flat
Aps
Barkley Genie
Patricia Ann Greer
E. B. Greer
Veterans pay forms to reach cities under new plan
The War Department forecast veterans would be paid within 60 days after submitting applications for unused terminal leave. Army finance officers said about 3,500 extra staff would be hired in September, with 15 million veterans likely to file on a first come, first served basis. Forms are printed at 3,000,000 daily and distributed from post offices in major cities to veterans nationwide.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
L. F. Carieman
Finance Department
Dresden
Chrisman
Walen Hesak
Post Office Department
Pepper and Wallace Loom in Democratic Power Struggle
The article outlines a rift in the Democratic Party with Pepper and Wallace favoring a stronger liberal bloc while the party organs and leaders weigh a convention delay. Pepper predicts a nationwide speaking push to energize liberals and hints at backing Truman if nominating politics shift, signaling possible coalition dynamics for a second term.
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Alp
Pata
Jed Ly
Harry F. Byrd
D. Vo
Cio-Pac
Etforian
Paige
Prnparior
Thiman
Thie Testavlig
Pepper-Wallace
Wallace
Ieee
Mr. Truman
Truman Approves Airmail Rate Cuts Across United States
President Truman signed legislation cutting domestic airmail to 5 cents per ounce effective October 1. Postmaster General Mannanan issued an order setting 5 cents per ounce for air mail between U S territories and troops abroad, with the existing rate at 6 1/2 cents. The domestic rate drops to 5 cents per ounce nationwide, reducing costs from as high as 90 cents per ounce.
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Washington
Truman
Legislaton
Mannagan
Stalin Pulls Bulgarian Grievances From War Era Debate
Soviet Prime Minister Stalin’s order of the day cites 29 measures to repair war damage from Hitlerian Bulgaria entering the war. Keuiishev questions why Bulgaria is labeled Italy in peace terms, notes Greek claims to Thrace and lost access to the Aegean, and argues for Bulgarian access to the sea to curb German influence.
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Stalin
Bularia
Keuiishev
Italy
Germany
Bulgaria
Balkans
Thrace
Greece
Aegean Sea
Kullehev
Grevke
Bulg
Birth of new businesses and war leaders praise
The report notes a hopeful rise in new businesses and bumper crop prospects for farmers. Secretary Forrestal urges lasting strength for the future and free information exchange. Messages from Patterson and Eisenhower congratulate MacArthur in Tokyo. The commander reflects on victory, humility, and democratic peace.
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Forrestal
United Nations
Wer
Patterson
Army Chiet
Eisenhower
MacArthur
Tokyo
Japan
Missouri
Jas
OPA Debate Reflects GOP Leaders On Price Policy
Republican leaders spar with Mond over OPA and policy direction. Georgia party figures criticize wage and farm price rules, noting tensions between board decisions and presidential aims. Officials assert the decontrol board sought influence from OPA staff while defending its independence.
New Orleans and New York Cotton Prices in Early Trading
Readable cotton market brief showing New Orleans prices for Oct and May contracts with open high low close data and dealer notes. Mentions New York Cotton figures with Dec and May contracts and miscellaneous codes and figures.
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New Orleans
New York
Montgomery leaders push site for Alabama state livestock coliseum
Montgomery officials urged the State Building Commission to choose the city as the location for a 900000 livestock coliseum. Mayor stressed Montgomery advantages near major rail lines and highways and ready facilities. Birmingham and Montgomery compete with committee to hear bids and decide the site.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Building Commission
State Agriculture Cenr Board
John L. Goodwyn
Alabama
Sal
Boulbuilte
Enat
Ott
Worth
Tex
Motgomery
T. B. Hin J. M. Jenkine
County Board of Revenue
W. C. Foreman
Birmingham
W. W. Garrett
Urian
Joe Poole
Thomas P. McCord
Irvin Jackson
Birminghay
Maynard Laymann
POW Deponitions to Be Reported to Dothan Office
Officials note no official notification of the procedure. POWs at Asn ford and Enterprise are expected to report to the Dothan office for depositions. Statements will be sent to the War Crimes Branch in Washington and then to Tokyo to provide evidence of Japanese war crimes.
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Focal Office
Asn_ford
Enterprise
Dothan
War Crimes
Washington
Tokyo
Tris
5 Contending for Voting Result Across Precincts
Fragmented returns from 2 912 precincts show Ralph M In tell and Vermont figures, with Proctor and Warren Austin in tight races. Other states report limited results as candidates advance to runoffs, including Plumley, Fo Nuquist, and various incumbents across Arkansas and South Carolina.
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Ralph M.intell
Genveteran
Wald Wars IT
Progressive Party
Rave Goodlandenna
Tomel
Kenny
Charles A. Plumley
U. S. House
Andrew Fo Nuquist
University of Vermont
South Carolina
William Jennings Bryan Pur
Butler Bo Uare
Joe R. Bryson
McMillan
Congress
Terks Reject Soviet Demands on Dardanelles Bases
Turkish officials rejected Soviet demands to allow bases along the Dardanelles claiming the moves violate the Montr eget convention and threaten regional security. Ankara said the terms exceeded limits and left Turkey no option but to resist while noting the potential benefits to three nations.
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Mitaneul
AB Vealiy Wall J.wundven Nald
Red
Soviet Union
Bolurces
Turkey
Seid
Dardanelles
Rev Alan A Jonge Joins Marianna District
The Rev Alan A Jonge, born in Wales and educated at Oxford and Manchester, becomes director of Extension Work in the Marianna District of the Methodist Church. His past roles include training in England and the Pacific School of Religion, work on the Federal Relief Board, and service across the United States. He will oversee territory from the Apalacicola River to Crestview and Alabama to the Gulf, including Floral, Cottonwood and Black in Alabama.
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Marianna
Alan A. Jonge
Wales
Anna
Methodist Church
Mr Jones
Oxford
Manchester
New Yark
San Francisco
Federal Relief Board
Radio City
Department of
Vocalional Psychology
Pennsylvania State Relief Administration
Jones
Delegates Named for Carroll County Republican Meeting
Delegates to the Carroll County Republican convention include Deol Devahiry and Ralph Daughiry with W. W. Avery CB Sellers and CL Jeekans listed as alternates. Chairman Carroll Ree presides as principal speaker. executives and committee members prepare for the Birmingham gathering on August 20.
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Wiley BR. Deol
Devahiry
Ralph Daughiry
Ageraeuts
W. WW. Avery
CB. Sellers
CL. Jeekans
Ad Soley West Alte
Rons
Caine
Rt Orn Wi
Carroll Reesetere
Ha Een
Daughtry
Births in Houston County Favor White Babies in Month
Health department records show 48 white male births and 41 white female births, plus 13 Negro boys and 10 Negro girls last month. White female births rare exceedances occurred in May and June, while April set a new record with 138 births.
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Houston County
Health Department
McCrary Heads Men's Club At Marianna
Robert McCray named president of the newly organized Modest Men's Club at Marianna with W D Clifford as vice president and W Kelly as secretary for schedule call activities.
Brothers See Wreck Learn Another Dead
W H and P G Mallard brothers of Savannah stepped out on a highway near Augusta after a collision between two gasoline trucks. They learned their brother Henry G Mallard was trapped and burned to death in the wreck. Jackson F Zittrauer of Savannah also died and Julian Taylor of Millen was critically burned, rushed to University Hospital in Augusta. The Mallards previously lost brother Joseph in World War II, burned in an American plane.
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Augusta
W. H
P. G. Mallard
Savannah
Henry G Mallard
Jackson F Zittrauer
Julian Taylor
Millen
University Hospital
UN Applications Face Mixed Support in Security Council
New York reports show three favored UN membership bids receiving opposition from the group, with Ireland Portugal and the Kingdoms of Transjordan and Siam facing continued scrutiny. Russia opposed all four, Siam lags with France objections, as the Security Council membership committee resumes hearings and questionnaire examinations.
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New York
API
Sweden
Iceland
Afghanistan
United Nations
Ireland
Portugal
British immigration ban condemned by Jewish groups
The World Jewish Congress and an executive condemned Britain's so called legal immigration policy as cruel. They argued closing Palestine's doors to Jewish refugees blocked life and liberty. They predicted British countermeasures would fail. Court docket lists 32 cases for the regular term with judges including J. No Malling.
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Atstesent
World Jewish Congress
Palestine
Europe
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State Heart Association
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Houston
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Western Electric
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Paone
Guy Platt Johnson
AJA
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G. Andrew Peterson
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