Senators Favor Peace Policing Authority With Truman
Washington AP two Republican senators forecast Congress will authorize presidential peacekeeping polls without prior fits. Vandenberg of Michigan and Millikin of Colorado backed the Foreign Relations Committee report urging UN Charter ratification. They warned against requiring advance congressional approval for each troop deployment.
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Washington
Congress
World Security Council
United Nations
Senutors Vandenberg
Michi
Millikin
Colorado
Foreign Relations Committee
Vandenberg
San Francisco
Chacer
Eufaula Negro to die in chair for girl’s rape murder
Peter Paul Hall a Black man was found guilty of murder in the slaying of an 11 year old white girl and sentenced to die in the electric chair on August 7 Judge J S Williams praised lawmen for handling a tense trial as 70 Highway Patrol officers stood guard in Eufaula The case prompted police dispatches from Dothan and a police-fueled clash aftermath reported during the proceedings
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Eufaula
Peter Paul Hall
J. S. Williams
Dothan
T. S. Huite
Alabama State Highway Patrol
Six Democrats push broadened unemployment plan for veterans
Washington six Democratic senators endorse President Truman’s call to widen unemployment benefits. The bill would raise weekly payments to 23 for single veterans and 30 with dependents, extend benefits to 52 weeks, add travel allowances for workers to new jobs, cover federal, maritime and small-firm workers, and extend the unemployment tax act to employers with one or more workers. The House bill lacks the veteran provisions and travel allowances.
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Washington
Truman
House
Kilgore
W-Va
Doughton
DNC
Senate
G.T
United States Unemployment Service
Truman Stalin Hold Preliminary Discussion at Potsdam Lunch
At Potsdam a preliminary Big Three discussion occurred during lunch as President Truman Premier Stalin and Churchill prepared for the full dress session. Stalin and Byrnes hosted Molotov and the news reported secrecy and a delayed start amid explosions in Berlin’s Russian zone.
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Bantel Deluce Potsdam
Truman
Stalin
Churchill
Little White House
Soviet Union
Vyacheslav Molotov
James F. Byrnes
Berlin
Potsdam
City Debates Ban on Fortune Telling
Dothan officials studied measures to outlaw fortune telling and palmistry. Despite a $150 monthly license, transient operators continue to set up here. City discussions suggested raising the fee to deter such business, with at least two operators active in Dothan.
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Dothan
New Assistant President Named
John W. Bnyder, a 49 year old banker from Arkansas and Missouri, will be the new Assistant President boss of the home front in an era change. President Truman reached across the ocean yesterday to nominate his close friend as director of Mobilization and Reconversion, succeeding Fred M. Vinson. Senate expected to approve the nomination promptly and Vinson to become Secretary of the Treasury.
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Washington
Anderson paints dismaying picture of food shortages
Washington AP reports Secretary of Agriculture Anderson warned Americans to expect food shortages for many months. In a frank radio talk he said little improvement is likely before next year’s broadcast season, though he promised positive steps to boost production. He emphasized current shortages reflect conditions from a year or more ago and that the on hand supply for next year will be determined by actions now.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Anderson
Sparks Urges Tax Diversion Amendment Support
Montgomery Alabama Governor Chauncey Sparks told educators that only two groups oppose his income tax amendment and predicted its adoption in the October 2 special election. He said he will personally lead the campaign with Finance Director Havse Tucker and Revenue Commissioner H G Dowling directing efforts. Dr E B Norton State Superintendent of Education called the amendment fundamental to Alabama's progress.
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Montgomery
Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
State Farm Bureau
Montgomery Salesmen’s Club
Sparks
Havse Tucker
H. G. Dowling
E. B. Norton
Dothan Rotary Club Holds Get Acquainted Meeting
The Dothan Rotary Club held a get acquainted meeting with full attendance. All 42 members participated and no visitors were present.
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Dothan
Two Houston Men Face Assault to Murder Charge
Two Harris County men identified as Ware warrants list Alto and Gus Hughes as facing assault to murder charges in the shooting of Morris Riley near Pansey in eastern Houston County. Each man posted bonds of 500 dollars and Riley was wounded by a shotgun while in a car. the warrants also charge the pair with assaulting Murry Anglin with intent to murder. Details remain unclear at the sheriff's office.
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Houston County
Morris Riley
Near
Pansey
Warerants
Alto
Gus Hughes
Riley
Murry Anglin
A. F. Anglin
Sheriff's Office
All Rail Passenger Cars Put In Pool For Armed Forces
The Office of Defense Transportation announced that all railway passenger coaches baggage and express cars excluding Pullman sleeping cars will be pooled for use by the armed services. The move will likely reduce civilian space on trains though civilian service is not curtailed. it creates the mechanism to withdraw cars as required.
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Washington
Armed Services
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Passengers Escape Death As Fire Destroys Cruise Ship
The 360 foot Great Lakes liner Hamonie carrying 255 passengers burned at Point Edward near Sarnia after a dock fire. Firefighters from both countries battled the blaze as passengers were evacuated with injuries reported and hospital wards overwhelmed. The ship left Detroit on a cruise and was moored at the docks when the fire broke out.
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Sarnia
Great Lakes
Hamonie
Canada Steamship Lines
J. H. Aitchison
Point Edward
Hamonic
Detroit
Blue Water Bridge
St. Clair River
Lake Huron
Port Huron
Sarna
Port Edward
General Hospital
Cooperation goals push farm industry ties in Dothan
A gathering of Alabama business and farm leaders in Dothan sought closer cooperation between agriculture and industry. The meeting at USC Club on South Foster Street included visiting bankers industrialists and Alabama Extension Service representatives from Auburn. Sponsored by Associated Industries of Alabama with the Dothan Chamber of Commerce Extension Service Alabama Bankers Association and the cooperative farm committee of the National Association of Manufacturers, it marked the area’s first annual farm-industry meeting.
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Alabama
Dothan
USC Club
South Foster Street
Alabama Extension Service
Auburn
Associated Industries of Alabama
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Extension Service
Alabama Bankers Association
Cooperative Farm Committee
National Association of Manufacturers
U S Service Troops Arrive In Pacific
Manila arrival marks the first group of 4275 American service veterans shipped directly from Europe to the Pacific front after a month’s voyage from Italy. The mixed unit, from Fifth Army services, disembarked at a muddy Manila dock and moved to a camp 35 miles south, with diverse roles from railway to bridge repair.
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Manila
Pacific War Zone
Europe
Italy
Adria
Fifth Army
Overjsean
Fleet Guns Shell Japan In 80 Miles Of Tokyo
A U S Navy task force pushed to 80 miles off Tokyo and bombarded Hitachi industrial sites as part of a multiday strike. Admiral Nimitz announced the action after a week of Allied air raids, with the Iowa leading the bombardment and Cruiser and destroyer support. The operation followed large carrier strikes over northern Japan and supports a broad offensive against steel mills and rail hubs.
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Japan
Tokyo
Guam
Hitachi
Chester W. Nimitz
Iowa
U.S
Wiliam F. (Bull) Halsey
Agin
Muroran
Kamaishi
Ordinance to Limit Fees for Bondsmen Offered
An ordinance to cap professional bondsmen fees was introduced to the City Commission but action was deferred for a detailed state law review. No decision will be made before next Tuesday. Currently a $200 annual license is required, with calls for indemnity bonds and questions about eligibility of nonowners to post bonds for police defendants.
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City Commission
Clyde L. Coe
Public Health and Safety
Additional Labor Disputes Cloud Strike Picture
The Associated Press reports fresh labor disputes darken a hopeful labor scene. About 32,417 workers returned to 12 war factories and mines, but five industries saw 12,464 more idled, bringing total to 39,123. Strikes touched coal mines, newspapers, shipyards, bug firms, a telegraph company, distilleries, and other war plants. readers are urged to turn to page 2 for continuation.
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Associated Press
Belgians Vote To Bar Leopold From Throne
In Brussels the Belgian Chamber of Deputies votes to prevent Leopold from reassuming the throne without parliamentary consent. The measure passes 98 to 46 with 42 abstentions as Prime Minister Achille van Acker introduces the bill, now sent to the Senate likely tomorrow.
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Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Kong Lenpold
Achille von Acker
Roex
Htamorrow
City Commission Seeks To Help In Taxi Problem
City Commission considers a measure to regulate taxi operators in Dothan to relieve drivers and improve service. Commissioner Clyde L Coe says a permit system may be required for full employment and to prevent misconduct and driver turnover between firms.
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City Commission
Ponnerabe
Dothan Taxirab
Caty
Clyde L Coe
Public Health and Safety
Commiceioner
Aten 4
Jeavent
Tater
Gryver
Dothan Man Faces Embezzlement Charge
A Dothan man was charged with embezzlement connected to the alleged improper use of an automobile owned by HOP Bweel. Court records show the warrant naming the suspect and indicate the embezzlement count as the primary charge.
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Tessie Granval Moore
Yuthan
Yesses Uh
Hop Bweel
Seaman Held In Death Of Ex Chaplain's Wife
A 16 year old seaman is held in the death of Filla Mae Eames 42 wife of a former Army chaplain. Nude body found in a run down alley. The youth reportedly struck her with a beer bottle in his hotel room and dumped the body. Authorities study charges while Navy officials review possible actions.
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Seaman
Miami
Fla
Filla Mae Eames
Richard Giffen
William Wells Parker
Toledo
Barton
Qwen Wo Umes
Current Fleet Attacks On Japs Pre Invasion Blows
July 17 AP report quotes Admiral Nimitz declaring the current bombardment of the Japanese homeland as the pre invasion siege. Vice Admiral Harhey warns invasion of Japan or China may not wait for typhoon season to end. Tokyo broadcast predicts army landings on Japan and calls homeland battle decisive. U S and British fleets strike Tokyo area with 16 inch guns opening a new era in Pacific approaches and control.
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GVAM
Nert
Chester W. Nimtts
Washington
Daniel Harhey
Japan
Ching
Radio Tokyo
Nimitz
United States
U. S
Tokyo
Eaid
Honshu
Hokkaido
Pacific
Single Control Head Recommended For Surplus Goods
Washington AP President Truman urged Congress to replace the three member Surplus Property Board with a single administrator to manage disposal of war goods. He cited past advisories by F Squire and wartime officials and argued centralized control would speed and simplify transactions amid concerns over handling billions in surplus property. Senator Guy Gillette and others backed replacing the board, citing accountability and efficiency.
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Washington
Truman
Cangrere
Mia Ree
Ainse
Cera
F. Squire
Guy Gillette
Tawa
Stuart Sarematan
Two Plead Guilty In Illegal Service Ribbon Sales
Tun Dothan men David Spielberger and Marvel Appel pled guilty to illegally selling military service ribbons without War Department authority. Each was fined $25 by Judge Charles B. Kennamer. They were among 12 named in an FBI complaint. five others, including two women, had pleaded guilty and were fined. Four defendants’ complaints were withdrawn. The women were employed in roles related to the operation.
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Tun Dothan
David Spielberger
Marvel Appel
War Department
Charles B. Kennamer
J. W. Daughtry
U. S
Middle District
Alabama
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Chinese capture Moncay in French Indo China border area
CHUNGKING AP Chinese forces reported capturing Moncay in the northeast corner of French Indo China near the Tonkin coast. Puppet troops across the border at Tung Hing surrendered, and Japanese fighters were pushed back as Chinese forces advanced into Indo China. Chinese vanguards also moved toward Kwellin and Linchow in the northeast sector.
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Chungking
Moncay
Tung Hing
Ting Hiaeg
Indo-China
High Command
Kwellin
Bare City
Linchow
OPA Seeks Alabama Meat Data From State Groups
Washington AP OPA authorities have convened a Alabama delegation to obtain more figures on meat quotas and supplies from packers. They pledged to explore relief options for what the group calls a Verlica meat shortage in the state. The delegation, appointed by Alabama farming and business interests, presented a three point plan for relief including price supports for cattle, removal of quotas on non federally inspected slaughterers, and expanded preparation of white meat and poultry. They plan to remain to press their objectives, led by Rep Hunt M Frasier, chairman of a state legislative investigating committee.
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Washington
OPA
Alabama
Anys
Andrewn
Dalat
Calle
Hunt M. Frasier
World War II Air Campaigns Across Asia and Pacific
The report outlines extensive Allied air operations from July 14 to 16, targeting Tokyo and multiple Japanese targets. It cites heavy bomber and fighter activity over Honshu Kyushu and Okinawa with numerous ships, vehicles, and enemy aircraft destroyed or damaged. Allied advances are noted in Borneo Burma Philippines and China, including air field pressure near Lambedia and Kweilin.
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Associated Press
Unig
Tokyo
Freet Adm
Chester W. Nimity
Hans
Kyushu
Nagoya
Borneo
Lambedia
Burma
Sittang River
Philippines
Kiangan
Luzon
Fifth Air Force
China
Kwellin
U.S
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