Bevin Attacks Balkan Regimes in House Debate
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin denounced the governments in Bulgaria Romania and Hungary as not reflecting the will of their people. He warned Western powers that one form of totalitarianism appears to be replaced by another as Soviet influence and communist dominance grow in the Balkans. The United States announced plans for a Greek free election by secret ballot with Britain France and the U.S. sharing responsibility, while Russia declined to join. Bulgaria faces a Sunday election amid fears of intimidation.
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Byreson
United States
Bulgaria
Washington
SAP
United Syates
Greece
Russia
Britain
France
Balkan
Bulkaria
Sondsy
Byres
Balkans
Cotton and Peanut Work Slowed by Weekend Rains
Wet weather in Weskeed continues to halt digging of Spanish peanuts and delays cotton picking. Cotton bolls suffer quality, peanut harvest threatened by delays. County agent C M Ling notes rain may boost fungus affecting peanut worms but warns it cannot replace needed poison.
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C. M. Ling
Houston County
Mounting Jobless Problem Shapes Unemployment Pay Rules
Washington AP report explains how each state governs unemployment compensation. It notes eligibility depends on covered employment, readiness to work, and state law variations. The piece outlines funding, employer contributions, and weekly benefit ranges with top limits by state. It also includes horticultural tips and a New Orleans cotton market summary.
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Muller
District of Columbia
Alabama
California
New Jersey
oLe Ste
Occupation plan outlined after Pacific war end
Fragmented notes describe MacArthur led talks at Manila on Japan’s surrender, occupation terms, and the postwar framework. References to Allied control, airfield needs around Tokyo, and the Potsdam context. Japanese emissaries faced a formal, businesslike session while awaiting surrender options.
Communist Clash Intensifies China Civil War Threat
Reports from Chungking describe clashes between Chinese forces and Communists near Taiyuan in Shaoxi Province. Communists seized an airfield near Taiyuan but were repelled by regulars as Chiang Kai-shek’s troops advance toward Shandong cities. Claims of 20 000 guerrillas moving toward Nanking surface without confirmation.
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Yeh Sisban
Taiyuen
Shaosi Province
Nord Cana
Teyuao
Generbissmo Diurg
Kat-shek
Sheosi
Peiping
Tenino
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Naking
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Shantung
Ching Province
Ho Hsu-Yuan
Chungk Ing
Exinan
Tsingtao
Port Arthur
Wuhu
Yangtze River
Nanking
Chiang
Kiwanis To Aid Returning Vets
Kiwanis International postwar goals will be applied locally by the Dothan club under president T A Shealy. Objectives include supporting veterans, reconversion, youth services, citizenship duties, and US Canada goodwill to promote world peace and national unity.
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Dothan Kiwanis Club
T. A. Shealy
International
Shéaly
Canada
United States
Sugar Stamp 38 Next To Be Validated
Officials of the Houston County War Price and Rationing Board said sugar stamp 38 becomes valid September 1, correcting a misprint that had listed stamp 37. Stamp 37 will not be accepted for sugar purchases.
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Eagle
Houston County War Price and Rationing Board
Navy and Marine point system for discharge eligibility
Navy personnel earn points for each year of age half point per month of active duty since Sept. 1, 1839 and 10 points per dependent. Preference to those longest at sea or overseas. Coast Guardsmen mobilized on some basis. Holders of specified decorations may release upon request. Marine Corps accrues points for service months, overseas or afloat, decorations, bronze stars, and children under 15. Total points required shown at right.
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Navy
Marine Corps
Prepare To Plant Winter Legumes Urged By Farm Agents
Farm agents urge Houston County farmers to plant as much winter legume as possible to protect and improve soil. C M Ling notes benefits include added nitrogen and organic matter, plus possible grazing. Ads include early seed, proper planting, and AAA assistance for seed and phosphate.
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Houston County
C. MY. Ling
Ling
Extension Service
AAA
Limited Soft Drink Supply Hinders Early Increase
Postwar rationing remains in effect and soft drink bottlers report only cautious optimism. Industry spokesmen say production stays at about 50 percent of 1941 sugar use with pro rata distribution, and no official end date for sugar limits is set. Consumers will continue hunting for beverages until sugar rationing loosens, while tips suggest cooking cereals with prunes raisins or dates to save sugar.
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Japan
Pastor John Stack to speak at Pilot Club meeting
The Rev. John H. Stack of Sami Columba's Catholic Church who spent years in Rome will discuss the Vatican City at the Pilot Club meeting tonight at the Houston Hotel at 7 30 p m.
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John H. Stack
Sami Columba
Rome
Italy
Vatican City
Houston Hotel
Allied prisoners freed as Wedemeyer reports rescue progress
Lt. Gen. Albert Wedemeyer said rescue teams freed prisoners of war in China and the Pacific, with thousands evacuated by ship or air. He listed numbers in Mukden and other camps, noted Americans among the evacuees, and said aid would be provided without discrimination. The report also mentions potential attendance at a formal surrender ceremony in Japan.
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China
Wainwright
Chungking
Manila
Corregidor
MacArthur
Japan
Wedemeyer
Mukden
Shanghai
Hainan Island
Hong Kong
Peiping
Korea
Formosa
Indo-China
Standings and league notes across multiple regions and games
The page lists standings from the Southern and Western associations with teams such as Birmingham Memphis and Chicago, alongside American and National League entries. It also mentions scheduled night games, including New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Detroit, and other interleague pairings. A criminal indictment in 1940 Norway against Quisling is described, with details of charges and defense counsel. A note on ancient Egyptians using leavened breads in the Eastern Mediterranean era is included.
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Noway
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