National Chamber of Commerce Calls for Early Tax Cut
The National Chamber of Commerce urged a federal tax reduction to restore democracy and free enterprise, arguing taxpayers need sufficient after tax income to reward risk. A separate vote on labor ideals favored cooperation between management and labor, worker organizing rights, and regulation of labor monopolies.
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National Chamber of Commerce
Washinton
Chamber of Commerce
Lsbor
Icelandic Sergeant Recounts Keflavik Base Life
A wartime diary style note describes 1st Sat Alban L. Demidio, a resident near Siols Medta in Iceland, serving at Marianna Army Air Field. It portrays Keflavik’s harsh winds, basic huts, Red Cross dances, sparse meals, and mixed impressions of the local women and Northern Lights.
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Warianna
Alban L. Demidio
Siols Medta
Iceland
Marianna Army Air Field
Retard Engineers
Keflavik
Northern Lightsea
General Electric
Engine power loss tied to rich carburetor mixture
A common cause of reduced engine power is a too rich carburetor mixture. This condition leads to incomplete combustion and decreased propulsion, requiring inspection of fuel delivery, air intake, and mixture adjustment to restore performance.
Re-Inducted Army Officer Discharged
An officer at Camp Blanding was re inducted as a private in Atlanta after a war department discharge offer. He had received notice on February 23, 1945 that his prior discharge was honorable. The re induction followed Selective Service procedures and processing.
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Camp Blanding
William BK
Dubsar
Tr Aing
Atlanta
We War Department
Jeter
Washington
Army
Condiitins
Svard
Selective Service
Kennedy Buys Second Largest Building In Nation
CHICAGO AP Sale of the 26 million Merchandise Mart to Joseph P Kennedy former Ambassador to Great Britain was announced Saturday by Hughston S McBain president of Marshade Field and Company. Completed in 1930 the huge structure houses 98 acres of floor space and six and one half miles of corridors erected to house its wholesale division and space for other wholesalers and manufacturers making it a major Midwestern marketing center.
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Chicago
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
Hughston S. McBain
Marshade Field & Company
Field's
Walden Gasoline Tax Distribution In Houston County
Tax totals for June show an increase over May with $4410.12 collected. Deputy collector L A Granger released figures naming distributions to Dothan Ashford Columbia Cottonwood Webb Gordon and the county totaling the cited amounts.
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Houston
L. A. Granger
Dothan
Ashford
Columbia
Gottonwood
Webb
Gordon
Kansas City Golfer Leads St. Paul Open
Kansas City pro Leonard Dodson led the St. Paul Open after two rounds with a 137 total. Dodson shot 70 in the second round following an 87 Friday, as five others stood within 13-16 strokes of him. The item also notes brides in Cyprus priced between 100 and 500 dollars.
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Kansas City
St. Paul
Maurice Putnam
Minn
Leonard Dodson
Dlown Price
Dodson
Big Friday
Fotala
Peanut Council campaign aims to save peanut market
Growers in Alabama consider voluntary 25 cent per ton checkoff to fund NPC efforts after war. Leaders including Miss Modine Marchbanks and J. Sanford discuss program aims, education, and expanding peanut demand amid uncertain postwar markets. County agents, farm groups back expansion to protect prices and acreage.
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Velussary Boontunies
Banas
Preses Boothe Georgia Plosda- Ateteas Beanut Association
NEC
NPC
Dade Don
Pauledy
Reseureh
Weadn
Itio Npc
Avante
Modine Marchbanks
Fort Gaines
Guse
National Peanut Council
NPC Aims
Crawley
Walter Randolph
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Peanut Council
Ultrus
Randolph
Asia
Otter
Browers
Juve Pavle
Buter County
Alabama
Peahuls
Wwe
Jimmy Lisi
Assishint
Wyletisi Servier
Une Progam
J. Sanford Distiet
Sizemore
Pat Smith
Stocomb
Chilton County
Bern Strickland
Crenshaw
John Walden
Dale County
John P. Wise
Covington
Charlie Dozier
Coon
Clauds Goolsby
Jackson Barbour County
W. OL
Crews
Saigon
Beur Pon
Faroer
Gee
Hintecht
Tie
Sentiar
Pope Urges Truthful Reporting To American Writers
At the Vatican Pope Pius XII addressed ten American writers urging strict truthfulness in journalism. He warned a flood of error has destabilized nations and that dishonest reporting harms civil authority, peace, and society, demanding accountability from the press.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Chinese Front Air War Expands Into Southeast China
Bombers and fighters from Fifth and Thirteenth Air Forces plus US Seventh Fleet units attack major Japanese military hubs in China for a second straight day. They strike five airfields near Shanghai, damage shipping and rail cars along the coast, and hit factories in Canton as daily bombing continues.
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Shanghai
China
Seventh Fle
Ching and
Lod
U- Chiscassis
Canton
Furntoouslo
U.S
Chinese Urging Chenault To Stay In China
Maj. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault told Chinese reporters he would not withdraw his resignation as Commander of the U S 14th Air Force. He noted the same issues that led to his resignation remain unresolved and emphasized no change in his decision at this time despite pressure to stay. He announced his retirement on July 14 amid plans to reorganize American air operations in China under Lt Gen. George E. Stratton.
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Kunming
China
Claire Lee Chennault
National People’s Political
Chungking
U. S
Air Force
The
Flying Tigers
Iran
Chennault
George E. Stratcmeyer
Rexford Cogdell Rises Yesterday Funeral Held in Montgomery
Rexford Cogdell forty three died after a prolonged illness. He lived in Montgomery 25 years. Survived by widow Eleanor Black Cogdell a daughter Jay Cogdell a son James Black Cogdell two brothers Charles W Cogdell and Lt Col James F Cogdell and sister Miss Cora Cogdell. Funeral at White Chapel at 2 p.m. officiated by Revs Jeffries Leek. Body sent to Luverne for burial.
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Montgomery
Rexford Cogdell
Nell C. War
Dothan
Cogdell
Eleanor Black Cogdell
Jay Cogdell
James Black Cogdell
Charles W. Cogdell
Columbus
James F. Cogdell
Denver
Colo
Cora Cogdell
Montgomercy
White Chapel
W. W. Jeffries
Charles F. Leek
Luverne
Sabath Defends Burton After Charge of Investigation
Representative Sabath describing H Ralph Burton as a "decent and respectable gentleman" amid calls for inquiry into Army Communist policy. Sabath noted Burton previously served as counsel to Father Coughlin's League for Social Justice and to Kurt George Wilhelm Ludecke, described as an accredited representative of Hiller.
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Washington
Sabath
Bur
Army Studying Request For Coal Miners Release
The army weighs releasing 25 000 coal miners while warn of potential war production impact. Experts note aging workers and mass shifts to factories threaten output as 1944 production lags last year’s record. officials say up to 7000 may be released but overall coal supply remains critical for war needs.
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BY & Burton Heath
ST. Clairsville
Bureau of Mines
War Manpower Commission
Hanna Coal and Ore Company
Willow Grove
Here
Robert Livingston Ireland, Jr
Hanna Coal and Ore Co
Bituminous Coal Institute
America
Army
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Patterson
Simore
National Farm Safety Week Observed in Auburn
Auburn observes National Farm Safety Week as part of a nationwide campaign by the National Safety Council. The goals are to educate farm dwellers to act safely year round and to recognize, guard against, and eliminate hazards. Daily farm fatalities range, with annual deaths about 15 000 to 17 000. Individual responsibility is stressed for prevention on each farm. Snakes are noted to swim and drownings are rare. Jon resigns both positions amid the evolving aims of Ludecke and the Social Justice organization.
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Auburn
Ala
National Safety Council
Potsdam Week Review and Allied Heads Public Reaction
A Potsdam week summary notes Allied leaders Montgomery and Churchill greeted by crowds at the British ministry while Truman declares the war aims include no territorial or monetary gains. The Big Three maintain their characteristic roles as German residents observe with mixed reactions. American officials plan religious services and chaplains will lead singing in the Second Armored Division compound.
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Siz
Potsdam
Presi
Truman
Churebi
U.S. Second Armored Division
Pacific
America
Berka
U. S
Washington
London
Moscow
Cal
Lawrence M. Nelson
Shaujetstree
Columbus
Second Armored Division
67Th Armored Regiment
Northen Jr
Causes of Engine Overheating Cited
The report lists grease on the cylinder block carbon in the cylinders and dirt in the cooling system as major causes of engine overheating.
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Dothan Savings and Loan Co
Automobile Furniture
Tray St
Kennedy
Cyprus
Dothan Savings & Loan CO
W. Troy St
Marchbank
Re:cord
Empire Jewelry CO
Francin James
North Foster St
Dallas A
East Indies
Thaland
Dutch East Indies
Spratly Ig
Tee
United States
Pope
Need
Ely
Chenault
Rexford Codgell
Burton Charge
Japan
Enuiamen
Admir W. B. Young
Navy Bureau
Jon
Ludecke
Social Justice
Emvisionee
Davison
Ue Ps
Emai
Alamein
Africa
Europe
Berlin
Clut
Henry G. Gwaltney
Optometrist Meerill
N. Fosetta
Dothan Roofing & Heating CO
Forrester
Goo
Health Depts
Montgomerey
Als
Houston County
Farmers Exchangé
Otis Granger
Mgr
N. Foster
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