UNRRA Suggests China Supplies Go Elsewhere
UNRRA staff in China urged Director Fiorello LaGuardia to redirect food and materials to other regions, arguing Chinese authorities misuse aid for political purposes. The telegram, signed by 300 staff, claimed supplies are wasted through theft and deterioration while many starving remain unseen in Communist areas.
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Shanghai
UNRRA
China
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
LaGuardia
United States
J. Franklin Ray
Truman Proposes Bonds For Ex GIs Terminal Leave Pay
Senate Military Committee backed a White House plan to pay about 14 090 000 veterans terminal leave using bonds and payments to all enlisted personnel. The cost estimate ranged from 2 750 000 000 to 3 000 000 000 dollars with a 90 day cap after Sept. 1. Governments seek to avoid inflation by phased cash and bond payments.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Senate
Austin
White House
Truman
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cale
Johnson
Budget Bureau
Congress
Senate Military Affairs Committee
House
Congressional
War and Navy Departments
Burglars Visit Home Twice in Weekend at Rush Residence
Police report two burglaries at the home of Charles Rush 1714 W Main Street. One occurred Sunday afternoon and another Monday morning while Mrs Rush was away. Police Chief J F Draughon said the home was found burglarized on both occasions and no list of stolen articles was released.
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Charles Rush
W. Main Street
J. FE. Draughonn
Big Four Meet Breaks Deadlock on Rivers and Harbors Bill
Senate and House conferees agreed on a $615.4 million rivers and harbors authorization, largest since 1941. The bill authorizes a long range construction program with no funds included. actual work requires separate appropriation by Congress. Key projects include Apalachicola Chattahoochee Flint Rivers in GA FL and AL totaling $73.361 million.
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Washington
Senate
House
White House
Congress
Tombigbee
Tennessee Rivers
Aln
Miss
Apalachicola
Chattahoochee
Flint Rivers
Fla
Ministers Turn To Fixing Policy For Germany PARIS
The foreign ministers council ends a four day deadlock on inviting a 21 nation peace conference in Luxembourg palace. France can send invitations to nations drafting peace treaties with Italy Hungary Romania Bulgaria and Finland. Deputies draft the rules of procedure for ratification by ministers this afternoon.
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Paris
Foreign Ministers Council
Russia
Reich
Luxembourg Palace
United States
Britain
France
Italy
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Finland
Trieste
Stratov
Yugoslavia
Adriatic
Oreidus
Big Four
Paria
Big Packers Enter Livestock Market
The nation awaits more meat as Armour Swift Cudahy and Wilson enter the midwest market post OPA. Officials warn the rush may be brief with retail meat prices rising five to 14 cents per pound. Prices jump in Chicago markets reflect subsidy changes and early marketing of stock.
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Agriculture Department
Midwest
Armour
Swift, Cudahy and
Wilson
OPA
Johny Holmes
Swill and Co
Probation Granted for Most in Houston County Cases
Cleve Junior Moss and four others faced probation rulings in Houston County circuit court. Moss, serving ten years for a 1945 robbery, had his probation denied by Judge C C Halstead. Arthur Lee Neal and Rosa Neal received probation in a manslaughter case, while Howard Weatherington and Jim Washington also got probation for two years each.
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Cleve Junior Moss
R. B. Collier
C. C. Halstead
Houston County
Arthur Lee Neal
Rosa Neal
Howard Junior Weatherington
Jim Washington
Normal City income Up In Nine Months
City of Dothia reports nine month period ending June showing excess revenues over expenditures by 39715.58 excluding abnormal items. When all items are included total cash on hand at period end reaches 102476.51, slightly higher than last year. City Treasurer J J Vaughn cites war time material and labor shortages and growth as reasons.
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Dothia
J. Ja. Vaughn
City Commission
Vaughn
Ias Provediment Tage
Alabama Power Company
Flower Hobby Turns Into Profitable Floriculture
Mrs. T. A. West on the Spann farm near Enterprise has grown a hobby into a small floriculture business selling Gladiolas to florists across Alabama Tennessee Florida Georgia and Illinois. Planting 46 000 bulbs on two acres the Wests expect two to three blooms per bulb and ship mostly to foreign markets after cutting blooms early and packing them for Harpers.
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Post Gray
T. A. West
Spann Brothers
Enterprise Highway
West
Alabama
Tennessee
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Mrs. West
Dothan
Spann
Harpers
Heated Debate Over British Loan In House
The House opened two hours early amid a flaring clash over the proposed 3.75 billion dollar British loan. Republicans and administration supporters predicted narrow passage, while opponents warned it could trigger broader conflict. President Truman and Byrnes urged unity, with Churchill cited as a rallying point for aid as a test of postwar peace and U N programs.
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Washington
House
Administration
Senate
Sam Rayburn
Howard H. Buffett
R-Nebe
Truman
United Nations
James F. Byrnes
Paris
Britain
Palestine
Tevan Lacers
Howard W. Side
Smith
Wanston Churchill
Expenditures for Crippled Children in Houston County 1945
Ms. C. L. Collins reports 1945 spending on crippled children in Houston County totals 5643.47 with 254 children receiving care. Funds for fiscal year 1946 amount to 3171.02 from Alabama Society and state federal sources, while 243.41 was overspent in 1944.
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Houston County
Department of Public Welfare
Threston County
Empe
Ube
Alabma Society
Houston
Collins
Absentee Ballots Available Tomorrow For Democratic Primary
Probate Judge Saxon Poyner said the first absentee ballots for the July 20 special Democratic primary will be issued tomorrow. Ballots may be obtained on application until the hour, and those marked and returned by midnight will be counted.
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Saxon PL Poyner
Poyner
Nouston
American League Dominates All Star Game at Boston
At Fenway Park Boston the American League routed the National League 12 to 0 led by Ted Williams with four hits including two homers. Feller won the game Passeau took the loss. The MVP performance and lopsided score highlight the A L’s decisive victory.
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Fenway Park
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Clouter
Ted Williams
Stassen Candidate Wins Senate Race
Minnesota voters move to confirm Republican Thye over incumbent Shipstead in a Senate race. With 1,545 precincts reported, Shipstead concedes as Thye leads and aims for the gubernatorial nomination next. The contest reflects anti isolationist sentiment and supports Thye’s presidential prospects.
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Stassen
Senate
Minneapolis
cUrPo
Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
Guv
Weeward J
Thye
Minnnesota
Bac
Stpstead
Suter Stassen-uched
Taher Wo Yuutgeuat
N S Lisenby Dies At His Home Here
N S Lisenby a longtime traveling salesman for grocery firms died at home on 405 NL College Street after a long illness. He was 71 and a native of Hemwry County Missouri. He is survived by wife two daughters and several brothers and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are set for Ward Wilson Chapel with Pastor AL Childs officiating. Burial will follow at City Cemetery with pallbearers named.
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N.S. Lisenby
Dothan
NL College Street
Hemwry County
Jasenty
Athantic
Welliban
Consolidated Aid Newton
Ein
Cheech
Baker Jones
Cheterty
Gurdonl
Robertlson
Greenville
Ala
S. Lisenby
U. Lisenby
Axa Lisenby
Heaney
Loray O
Ocala
Gherdubeer
Wilson Chipef
Pau
Walis Jardo AL Childs
Foster Street
Moetholdfist
Botial
Robingon
Test Madson
Weasell Haley
Keener Baxley
Ortaba
Vda
Ttt
Cote Prado
Howe F Boulter
Widen
Soto
Subdivision Approved By City For New Residential Area
The city approves a 95 acre subdivision developed on former farm land by Dr S N Coleman. Water and power will be provided as streets open, with access from Pagewood Drive and nearby streets. A central block bus stop will be built near the Core area, and the project includes connections to Central of Georgia rail line.
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S. N. Coleman
Wark
Seltas Street
W. South Street
Central of Georgia Raileas
Coleman
Legion Commander Forms Group To Aid Veterans
A Legion commander reports a new group formed to advance veterans rights and welfare. The effort, tied to local veterans affairs, aims to deliver aid before a state deadline and assist those facing poverty and abuse. The article notes support from Veterans Affairs and emphasizes safeguarding veterans against neglect and exploitation.
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Legion
OPA Backers Believe Senate Will Keep Meat Control
Backers of the OPA say the Senate is likely to maintain control over meat price and supply. A Senate War Treasury panel will hear testimony from Sec Patterson and others as the probe into wartime controls intensifies.
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OPA
Senate
Georgia primary bio registration sparks voter interest
Georgia voters show surge in literacy and registration for the July 9 Democratic primary. The article notes about one million Georgians have registered, with emphasis on minority participation and court decisions affecting primary voting rules and ballot access.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Lee Naes
Ceearce Cvebite
Getteenatiy
US and Australia Elevate Legations to Embassies
A wartime talk on Pacific leadership announces that the United States and Australia will upgrade their legations to full embassies. The piece highlights Canberra Washington ties and notes figures involved in diplomacy and postwar planning.
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Washington
Australia
Pacific
Eth Pouvessipn Peniti
Tobias
Nero Mokin
Mtare
Butler
Uae
Stade
Cemarter
Pune
Prices Steady After First OPA-Less Week In Local Market
Local markets report price stability after the first OPA-free week. Vendors note wholesale costs set by the OPA decline and retail prices holding steady with many items showing little change. Retailers anticipate further increases only if wholesale costs rise, while some say they will absorb modest changes.
Barkley presses chamber vote on Wherry price control amendment
Washington gap report states Democratic Leader Barkley backs a test vote on Senator Wherry’s amendment to exclude meat poultry products from a price control compromise. Critics say the move aims to keep foods off new ceilings, with debate focusing on anti inflation measures and industry reactions.
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Washington Gap
OPA
Senate
Barkley Tays Deove
Woerry h.Nebi
Wherrys
Oiafor
Barkley
Pit
Senatae Murchactke Pe Uliaho
Murdock
Democrata
Chiogu
Callie
Jacek Krant
Ty National Meat Industry
Darge Packers
Rent Mediation Meeting Delayed By Awaited Instructions
The Dothan Rent Mediation Board postponed plans awaiting guidance from state rent control director Jodas Jo A. Vogue and Governor Chauncey Sparks. Board members Lee Herlong and W. Wilson were unavailable, and the group noted possible adjustments to rent levels but stressed no meeting until instructed.
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Dothan
Bowid
Chauncey Sparks
Charles
Caoger
Jodas Jo A. Vogue
Boswid
Lee Herlong
W. &. Wilson
Rammen
Witean
Atlanta
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