Houston County Over The Top On Bond Quotas
Houston County reports final results from the War Finance drive with over-all sales of 2911. pp and E Bond sales totaling 35000. The county exceeded both the over-all and E quotas as chairman Robert Ramsey announced, with contests offering $100 bonds and model jeeps for top boy or girl sellers. The drive continues through Thursday as Alabama aims to push beyond its state quota.
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Severth Wat
Houston County
Robert Ramsey
County War Finance Committee
Ramsey
Alabama
Ed Leigh McMillan
War Finance Committee
McMillan
Soldier and civilian charged with pilfering food at Rucker
Thomas N. Barnett Jr a Daleville resident and Army sergeant Jeffe L Strickland faced a U S Commissioner J W Doughtry on a complaint accusing Barnett of unlawfully possessing with intent to convert to his use a small batch of government stock including lemons oranges evaporated milk peanut butter peach preserves peaches cocoa sugar rice coffee tea raisins salt tomatoes a carton of cigarettes and other items from the military camp Barnett waived to immediate grand jury indictment and bond was set at 300 Bayzer U S deputy marshal detained Barnett while an FBI agent filed the complaint the sergeant remained in militant custody to date according to authorities
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U. S
J. W. Daughtry
Dathan
Thomas N. Barnett, Jr
Daleville
Jeffe L. Strickland
Doughtey
Barnett
Federal Grand Jury
George N. Bayzer
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bayzer
Army
Barhett
Fulbright Questions Shared Transport for Big Three Meeting
Senator Fulbright warns against the President and Secretary of State riding together in the same plane or ship for the upcoming Big Three gathering. He notes the Secretary of State is currently next in line for the Presidency.
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Washington
Fulbright
D-Ark
One Year Extension for OPA in Meat Price Controls
Frances M. Lemay reports Congress approved a one year extension of wartime meat price controls. The House backed the compromise after a tense debate, with Speaker and leaders warning inflation would surge without action. President Truman awaited final action in Kansas City as Anderson gained expanded powers to curb the black market.
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Frances M. Lemay
Washington
API
OPA
Lfe
Congress
Senate House
White House
Teuman
Kansas City
House
Clinton P. Anderson
Rep. McCormack
Massachusetts
Jose
Anderson
New Laws Push Education and Welfare Funding Rise
Gov. Chauncey Sparks touted education and welfare budget boosts from the 1945 legislature. Education gains total about 6.62 million annually for two years with 3 million for teacher salaries. welfare increases total 8 million with half from federal funds. Most funds depend on income tax amendment ratification and treasury conditions, with specific contingencies from income tax, general fund, and retirement system needs.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
ALA
LAP
Chauncey Sparks
Rainer Takes Over Lions Club Reins At Thursday Meet
Ray Rainer, newly elected president of the Dothan Lions Club, will be installed for the 1945 46 term at the weekly meeting Thursday noon. Other officers include Horace Burch, Nathan Greenberg, Dan McCarty, Bill Beck, Carl Shearhouse, Paul Gamble, and Paul Allen. Board members are Pete Childs, J. E. Hathcock, Jimmy Oxyner, and Wallace Scarborough. The club plans to build a swimming pool on Edgewood playground.
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Ray Rainer
Dothan Lions Club
Gnelude Horace Burch
Nathan Greenberg
Dan McCarty
Bill Beck
Carl Shearhouse
Paul Gamble
Lion Tamier
Paul Allen
Pete Childs
Rainstorm Disrupts Power in Dothan
A mild rainstorm in Dothan Friday night caused frequent power outages but no major property damage. Ralph Goodwin, superintendent of the water and light plant, cited winds snapping tree limbs, power line breaks, and lightning blowing fuses in transformers. Firemen battled minor line fires as rain halted a City League baseball game at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium after three innings of drizzle.
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Dothan
Ralph Goodwin
Goodwin
Yinos O1
Para
Wiregrass Memorial Stadium
Natives Weep As Rescued Fliers Leave Shangri La Valley
In New Guinea a mysterious Shangri La valley near Rollandia saw fierce natives cry as rescued white airmen departed. Survivors of a crash on a 10 mile trail were lifted by Army air units on May 13. WAC Corporal Margaret Hastings and Lt John McCollum along with Sgt Kenneth Decker were among the rescued after a 46 day isolation. Medical Col. Campito Ramirez described the natives’ tearful welcome and cautious reception toward the skyward rescuers.
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Ralph Morton Rollandia
New Guinea
Shangri-La
WAC
Col
Campito Ramirez
Rlider
Margaret Hastings
Owego
N.Y
John
McCollum
Trenton
Kenneth Decker
Hirst
Ramirez
Alexander Cann
Netherlands Information Service
Chinese Capture Liuchow and Drive on Shanghai Front
Chinese troops report recapturing Liuchow in Kwangsi and advancing along the coast within 145 miles of Shanghai as part of a broader push. They also reoccupied Linhai and recaptured three other Japanese strongholds, with American air forces claiming the first air victory in 33 days over Peiping.
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Chungking
U. S. 14Th Air Force
South China
Liuchow
China
Shanghai
Chiang Kai-Shek
Linhai
Kume Island
Indo-China
Chungchingfu
Trung Khanh Hu
Caobang
Trung Khanh Bhu
Hanoi
Kwangsi Province
U. S. 14Th Air Force Base
Yungning
Nanning
Kwangsi
Suichwan
Kiangsi
Kweilin
Liuchow- Hengyang
Hengyang
Kweitin
14Th Air Force
Peiping
U. S
North
Yellow River
US Government Cracks Down On Strike Element
The Associated Press reports Gov. Lausche ordered immediate induction into the armed forces for eligible Goodyear workers in Akron Ohio as the national idle list falls to 34 000 the lowest in ten days. The War Labor Board warned it may modify union rights if work does not resume and regional data show Detroit idle workers dropping sharply.
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Associated Press
Goodyear Tire Siti Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
State Selective Service
Goodyear
War Badar Board
Washington
Nmmed
George Taylors Board
Detroit
Truman Unable to Attend Governors Conference Parley
President Truman told officials at Mackinac Island via telegram he cannot attend and address the Governors Conference Tuesday evening due to official duties. He said the world security task is the most pressing problem facing all of us today.
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Mackinac Island
Mir
Truman
Gvernor Herriet JD
Utah
Southern Senators Block FEPC Financing Compromise
Southern Democrats in Congress block a Senate approved compromise that would fund the Fair Employment Practices Commission for a year. As a result the 5752,000,000 War Agencies appropriation is sidetracked, leaving FEPC unfunded at midnight while temporary financing covers other emergency agencies.
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FEPC
Washington
OFA
War Production Board
Alabama Farmers Face Loss Of AAA Conservation Pay
Alabama farmers face a cut in AAA conservation payments as fields and programs tied to soil health and erosion control face funding reductions. The article notes producers reliance on credit and fertilizer orders tied to conservation measures and anticipated shifts in support for 2024 operations.
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Alabama
AAA
Arbuhn
Alisha
Fliackert
Jaeritt
Byrnes Appointed Secretary Of State
James F. Byrnes, 64, a former Senator and late era War Mobilizer, was named Saturday by President Truman as Secretary of State. The nomination will go to the Senate for quick action. confirmation by unanimous consent is likely.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Byrnes
Bertin
Stalin
Chorchat
Bernes
Senate
Pat Harrie
Mississippe
Herelo
Aliil
Edward Ro
Peti
Peeire
Elsateteniss
Dothan Police to Join Effort to Cut Holiday Death Toll
Police chief J B Craughon said Dothan will partner with the National Safety Council to reduce July fourth fatalities. He urged every resident to protect lives and property during the holiday, stressing strict traffic drive rules and careful driving to prevent accidents and injuries.
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Dothan Police
Polies
J. KB. Craughon
National Safety Council
Polices Department
Aehpoor Hess
Doltan
Draughon
Used Cars Ration Free July 2 1942 Announcement
Announcement by the OPA district at Montgomery Saturday says 942 used cars are released from rationing effective July 2 1942. Prospective purchasers may buy a used car after July 2 without ration stamps under the new order.
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OPA Distret
Montgomesy
Vinson Warns of Early Nip Finish Readiness
Washington briefing cites Vinson forecasting rapid mine output declines and unemployment secrecy while urging American resilience. He asserts the nation can exceed prior living standards and promotes a plan including a federal minimum wage near 50 cents and expanded old age and unemployment benefits, with a page reference to further details.
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Washington Caps
Declan Stee Moet
Laiters
Congress
iVimsen
Bombing, Balloons Fail to Halt Balikpapan Attacks
Balikpapan defense balloons with explosive cables fail to stop continued heavy bombing by more than 125 Allied planes. MacArthur reports ongoing air attacks on Balikpapan and nearby airfields as 28 days of intense bombardment proceed. Japanese counts and Allied actions in Borneo, Makasar, and Northern Luzon are noted with conflicting claims.
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Spencer Davis
Manila
Apu
Balikpepan
Borneo
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
Ba Papan
Sion
MacArthur
Miers
Unn
Manggar
Balkpapan
Dellin
Tabanla
Balikpapan
Airromes
Ger
Makar Var Strat
Yarakan
Berney
Australang
Balikpapay
sNipper
Janes Werg Cn
Brunei Bay
Beaufort
Brunei
Philippines
U. S. Sixt Army
M Mountains
Luzon
World War II Military Actions In Pacific Report
The Associated Press dispatches from Japan and surrounding regions describe Allied air strikes on Kyushu oil facilities and western Kyushu ships, U S search planes sinking a ship and damaging five off Kyushu, plus air raids on Okinawa Amami and Sakishire islands. Guerrillas press cleanup in the Philippines while Borneo and China fronts report bombings and blockades.
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Associated Press
Japan - Army Thunderbolts
Kyushi
Ki Dimatsu
Japan
Tokyo Radio Wind
U. S
Jane
Kyushu
Americ
Okinawa
U. S. Maru
Amami
Sakishire Islands
Tokyo Radio
Wilhide Air Force
de Pate Lown
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Senate Foreign Relations Group
Connally
D-Tex
Barkley
D-Kys
Connallly
Foreign Relations Committee
Edward K. Stettinius, Jr
United States
Security Council
Cannabty
Capitol
Rucker
Rainer
Lions’ Club
Marshall Islands
Navy
Farmen
Shell
Ratbver
Sailor
New Canaan
Coby
Dmogene Stevens
Ratory
Albert
Marine Sail Pacific Cain
Premtore
Teave
David Goldsresi
Sven
Ceedines
Jeter
Secretary of State
Truman Cabinet
Teevel
Vinson
Nation
The
Lauzon
Mindanao
Balikpspan
Miri
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