British Code Breakers Warned of Japanese Threat in 1941
Intercepted Japanese messages showed Britain decoding enemy codes before World War II. Roosevelt and officials discussed potential Japanese strikes and moving to bolster defenses in Mandated Islands. The record reveals uncertainty about British disclosure of code access and whether files existed on the matter.
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Faeres
Great Britain
Phil
Francia Sayre
U. S
Japan
Roosevelt
Garriam
United States
Neetor Ferguson
Milea
Britain
Ferguson
Miles
Dismisses Charges Against Two Dothan Men
Federal court yesterday dismissed charges against Wayman Grady Newton and Joseph Ora Garrett, both of Dothan, in a conspiracy case. Other internal revenue cases resulted in guilty pleas and probation terms for multiple defendants including Leroy Clark Aaron Gamble Jeff Reynolds and John Preston Bailey among others in a roundup of related prosecutions.
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Wayman
Grady Newton
Joseph Ora Garrett
Outton
J. W. Daughtry
Mart
Villy Ingram
Wilm Stokes
Guy Tee Spurlock
L Avant
Edie Lee Barnes
A. B. Williams
Robert G. Sconyers
James S. Lee
Guily
Eugene Brown Mills
Fred D. Tatum
McIde
Internal Revenue
Leroy Clark
Vegro
Internal Revenue One
Aaron Gamble
Tilly
Jeff Reynolds
John Preston Bailey
Marshall Mer
Daniel Jack- Mayo
Probatan
Willie McSwain
Negra
Emperor allegedly intervened to save U S airmen in Tokyo raid
AP reports Wohito allegedly pressed the Emperor to intercede for American airmen detained after the Tokyo bombing in April. Shunroku Hota, former War Ministry official and aide de camp, claimed the Emperor issued an order in early 1942 following the Doolittle raid. Shanghai details unclear.
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Wohito
U. S
Shanghai
I Rae
Baa
UHM
Cala
Shat
Napier Field May Be Had By City and County
Houston County and the City of Dothan heard J. H. Bryson and Clyde L. Coe report on a Washington visit about turning Napier Field over to local control at no cost if a beneficial use can be shown. They outlined talks with federal agencies and said Napier would soon be declared surplus to be disposed by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. A standby airbase for civilian training or similar use was proposed, with maintenance during interim. Plans include meeting with State Aviation Director Asa Rountree to discuss landing strips and a formal proposal to the federal government.
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Napier Field
Houston County
Bryson
Coe
Govern
Capitol
Napier
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Exservicemen
Emall
Asa Rountree
Cruiser Skipper Pleads Not Guilty
Capt. Charles B. McVayrd, skipper of the cruiser Indianapolis, pleaded not guilty to negligence and inefficiency charges at a public court martial. He declared innocence in a firm voice and said he commanded the ship on July 30, 1945, when it sank while en route from Guam to Leyte.
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Washington
Charles B. McVayrd
Indianapolis
John P. Cady
Guam
Leyte
Chiang Force Near Mukden Key City
Chinese press dispatches report independent Manchurian forces entered Mukden to greet Nationalist troops only 49 miles away. A brother of Marshal Chang Subeiliang proclaimed alliance with Nationalists and sent troops into the city. Nationalist air field at Chinhsien near the Great Wall region reportedly repaired and manned.
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Chungking
Mukden
Chan Sueb-liang
Kid
Chiang Kai- Abek
Chang Hau-shih
Peiping
Chinhsien
Wallway
Great Wall
Weatherman Predicts First Real Cold Spell Tonight
The area will see a sharp temperature drop with frost in the region and snow higher up state. At the municipal airport weather station icing is forecast at 1000 feet and workers say ground temps around freezing. Officials advise overcoats and blankets tonight and tomorrow night as temperatures fall further.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
Airways
CAA
One Day Work Stoppage Called by CIO Union Leaders
A one day stoppage was called in 12 Cudahy and Co meat packing plants by Louis J. Clark of the CIO United Packinghouse Workers to press for a 36 cent hourly wage increase. About 10,000 workers across the East Midwest West and South are expected to participate following a recent union vote approving a strike. A national conference was convened in Chicago to consider further action if demands are not met.
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Associated Press
Cudahy and Co
Louis _J. Clark
CIO United Packinghouse Workers
Midwest
Clark
Chicago
Atlantic Seaboard Flies Storm Signals
Storm warnings extended 10 days from Cape Hatteras to Atlantic City as a broad storm area moved across the Southeast. The weatherman warned of rain and strong winds followed by much colder weather. Flurries were reported in extreme western Tennessee and as far south as Jackson, Mississippi.
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Associated Press
Cape Hatteray
N.C
Atlantic City
Atlantic Seaboard
Tennessee
Jackson
Miss
Nazi Leaders Go On Trial For World Peace Crimes
The British case against Hermann Goering Rudolf Hess Joachim von Ribbentrop and other Nazi leaders opens with Sir Hartley Shawcross declaring they masterminded aggression and toppled peace. The U S presents its count on conspiracy to wage war. remaining counts will be pursued by Russia and France.
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Daniel Deluce Muernberg
Bunal
Hermann Goering
Rudolf Hess
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Hartley Shawcross
United Kingdom
Germany
United States
Russia
France
City Faces Inadequate Water Supply and Wells Plan
The City Commission was told by BR. J. Goodwin that the current water supply is barely adequate and next summer may be tighter. He urged at least one new well of 500 gpm, ideally two, costing about $36,000 if purchased soon. A well company rep said two wells could cut pumping costs by about $6,500 yearly and reduce strain on existing wells. The Commission postponed action to study the report further.
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BR. J. Goodwin
Goodwin
Well Company
Dothan
Mindery
Ciy
Todas
Leu Ss
Hetei
Perawhul
Neal
J. Thansas
Mote Ars
Arkiele
Lawaio
Waller
Reuther
GM W
Ehdta Maestierbe
Ager
Wits GM
Renesa
Thu Eoune
Truman
Vail
T Bone
Navy Seeks Greater Role for Its Air Arm
The Navy outlined a push to elevate aviation within the service, moving aviators into top commands and planning changes in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Admiral Forrestal announced the reshuffle, with aviation officers expected to fill several key posts as aviation power expands across the fleet.
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Washington
Forvental
Grasuurifion
Qualiher
Naval Operasions
Briven Peet
Jatin H. Tuy
Onde
Adymond A
Navy
Aher
I Operationa Enimests
Ate
An Mier
Forrestal
Fleee
Ernest J Bara
Fetes Tehref
Clester Prumitz
Otiewenar
Tal
Affor
Naira
Datus
Housing Shortage Is Priority Amid War-Shifted Nation
An Associated Press survey shows housing is the top national problem as millions return from service and marry or seek larger quarters. Cities report shortages from one-room apartments to building materials, with rents and prices rising despite ceilings. A stray, distressed mule in Graceville becomes a grim symbol of nationwide trouble as patrols investigate the scene and ownership remains unclear.
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Bill Glover
New York
America
Associated Press
Omah
Setters City
Topeka
Danbury
Conn
Nashville
Detroit
Washington
Atlanta
Chicago
Houston
Denver
Materiaix
OPA
Polot
Altus
Okla
Columbus
Luredy
Tex
Fryar
Brunswick
Nebraska
c@pse ag
Pleimes
Bank robbers in Manila seize $199500 and flee
Manila police hunt four Branils youths after a bold bank raid left $199 500 unsecured. Witnesses describe a hurried escape as officers comb the area for clues and suspects. Authorities say a portion of the loot remains unrecovered.
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Manila
Leaders Declare Walkout Legal and Moral Now
Leaders declare the walkout legal and moral and resist termination threats. UAW officials say the strike aims to press GM for cooperation while awaiting government mediation and a union voting timeline before resuming talks. The president and labor leaders stress lawful action and the need for worker protections amid wage and job security concerns.
City Workers Aid First Baptist Church Yale Scene
City workers will assist the First Baptist church in Nativity Scene setup planned for this year. Bidders were urged to attend a meeting at Cary, with the western district set to host the event and a surplus property sale discussed for funding.
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Yale
House Committee Moves To Speed Strike Curb Law
A misreadable AP story reports a house committee advancing a measure to curb strikes. It mentions executive actions, Senate passage prospects, and a December deadline. The text references labor disputes and bipartisan support, with unclear names and dates due to damaged OCR.
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House
Waliington
Wacomee Pyeridos Tyman
Foy & Law
Senate
May
Bond Breakfast Planned As Aid To Loan Campaign
Bond breakfast planned to spur Victory Bond sales in Houston County district. Meeting chaired by J. Diab ert Rumsey announced with date to be released. early December sales totaled 4,462.50 and overall county drive stood at 155,047.4, far from quota.
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Aly
Lounties
Phomas of
Eulpula
War Finance Committee
Ube
Houeteg County
Ilema Precerr
Martin ‘Theater i
Wolook
Albert Hugue
Mark Cannon
Ie Dethan
Clik
Bethan
Towslon
Pup Hang Mall
CC. Bennett
A. 2. Rogemore
Te Ane
Protran
Invetang Codie
Wao Tech Ware
Robert Rirmsey
Etuiee
Clytte Laywan
C. Bennett
Az Mloweis
St. Mis
ROR
Pettus
A. Regquenire
Avaury Riount
W. O. Malone
Frontit
Town
Ivev Clarobers
Columba
Te Ta Burnes
Ozark
Sims Thomas
Kufvila
SY. Dain
Bufaula
Gene Laurent
Berniewhar
Soviets Claim Armed German Units Exist
Moscow dispatch reports the Soviet Control Council charging that pockets of German units still operate across areas under British occupation. The claim emphasizes ongoing resistance and the persistence of organized German forces despite Allied control.
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Soviets
Moscow
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