ICC Grants Railways Time For Freight Rate Adjustments
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended temporary freight rate changes for railways to April 1 after considering adjustments. The order, aimed at temporary relief, kept reduced ten percent class rate zones and increased ten percent elsewhere, pending a permanent uniform rate scale. Strong entities include ICC and railways. Location focuses on Washington and western territories. Date context includes August and April, with no specific year stated.
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Relaxation of Wage Controls Under Federal Scrutiny
Washington reports consideration of easing wage controls to permit pay increases without fueling inflation. Public War Labor Board members and William H D Davis discuss a tentative plan as reconversion nears, with decisions likely after Davis returns from Maine. Labor and industry members will submit views by August 15.
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William H D. Davis
War Labor Board
Davis
Maine
WLE
Houston County Welfare Fund Share Increase Reported
Houston County welfare director Mrs. C L Collins announced an increase of 3044 to welfare funds, with about 30 cents per month per family from 800 eligible. Proposed appropriations include 4966 from general funds and 11641.71 from income tax, plus a state flat increase of 500000. County allotment cited as 3194.
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C. L. Collins
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Miss Bunn
Dale
Hewty
Alabamians Plan Stock Show and Sales Meeting
About 40 Alabamians met in Montgomery to plan the Tri-State Fatstock Show and related sales. Attendees included PG. Davis and Arthur Jehneun, secretary manager of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce, with plans for dates, venues, and coordinated promotional efforts.
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Scout Review Board Set to Meet This Evening
The Scout Review Board will convene tonight to evaluate advances toward Eagle Scout status. Attendees include leaders and scouts from Troop 3, with several candidates presenting for final review and potential advancement.
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Scout Review Board
William F. Wilson Rites Held Today
Funeral services for William F. Wilson were held today at 3 PM at Zign Chusca Chapel with Kee UeShaw officiating. Interment followed at Mesdland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Winby Wetson, a daughter Miss Matty Fay Wilson, his mother Mrs Lucy Wilson, two brothers Aqd ies Wilton and Lesa Wilson, and four sisters.
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Lucy Wilson
Aqdies Wilton
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ACT MEETS FRIDAY AT AMERICAN LEGION HALL
The United Commercial Travelers announce a meeting tomorrow night at 7 o clock at the American Legion Hall on South Foster Street. J W King senior counselor states members are urged to be present.
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ACT
United Commercial Trave Jersed
An & A
American Legion Hall
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J. W. King
Unclear wartime dispatch on Japan and Allied surrender terms
Fragmented wartime text discusses Japanese view of American demands for unconditional surrender, Atlantic Charter implications, and possible Potsdam outcomes. It cites statements by Japanese critics, U S broadcasts, Chinese and Soviet reactions, and notes on China’s internal divisions and Soviet aims.
Doolittle Predicts Air Pounding Will Make Nip Nomads
Lieutenant General Doolittle predicts Japanese cities will be pounded into nomad status by sustained air raids from American B 29s. He claims US bombers can reach all of Japan, including Mongol targets, with nightly firepower and tonnage comparable to the Germany campaign.
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Okinawa
Japan
Marsias Ilune
Nippon
England
Air War Update From Pacific Front Battles
Reported Tuesday and Wednesday air actions show 32 enemy ships and 53 small craft sunk or damaged. American and British aircrews destroyed or damaged about 190 Japanese aircraft, with 16 downed over targets. Weather interrupted carrier strikes, but assaults resumed with no major breakthrough against Halsey’s fleet. Nearly 100 B-29s attacked Tokyo area targets while Japanese shipping faced heavy losses across 13 days of strikes.
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Last Of Eight 4 H Picnics Scheduled
The final of eight $35 recreation picnics will be at Katop Kal Kate near Wicksburg Friday at 10:30 am. 4H directors announced today Brannon Stand Jellicoe and Wicksburg members expected to attend and arrangements made for those without transport to meet at Wicksbury School or crossroads on the Enterprise highway.
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Two Negro Women Jailed For Larceny
Two African American women were jailed on charges of larceny for allegedly stealing $1950 from Wille Marl Neo Thad. The warrant was sworn by Hart, the sheriff said, and officers reported one bought a tune at a vern establishment in Hap Mist Button. Both women were taken into custody this morning as Chief Deputy Short for Casey reported.
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Casey
Lindbergh Says Allied Victory Fails to Secure Peace
Lindbergh warns in a Chicago Tribune interview that victory in World War II has not established peace or liberty in Europe. He argues fear of further war and revolution remains, cites Nazi to Communist dictatorship shifts, and warns of emerging totalitarianism and loss of freedom across liberated nations.
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Charles A. Lindberg
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Chicago Tribune
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Tribune
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the Tribune
Russia
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Nua
Nafon
Germany
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Balkans
State Education Board In Meeting In Montgomery Ala
State Board of Education met to review budget items and teacher allocations for 1948. Mobile Board of School Commissioners presses for funding formula changes tied to 1940 needs amid wartime disruptions. General Craig dead at Walter Reed after heart attack last year. Washington Jones booked for breach of peace threats against Stella Richards. released on thousand dollar bond.
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War Department
Walter Reed General Hospital
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Houston Coune Ty Neuro
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Negro
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Richardson
Proposed County Paved Road Plan Delays Cited
Judge Sanger Poyner notes county paving program needs more time with projects including at least 644 miles of roads funded by county and state. First contract award for Hodgesville to Dothan road, five miles, aims for completion by October 1 pending paperwork and work orders.
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Atlee Churchill Potsdam talks urged after votes
Observer notes first impression was Atlee inviting Churchill to join Potsdam delegation. Belief persisted Churchill would not accept given British voters verdict. Unclear when Atlee might return, though many expected a quick resumption within two to three days after conference recess.
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Atlee
Churchill
Potsdam
Red point reductions listed for beef rationing period
Number 17 item continues from page one detailing strain on red point budgets and reductions in red point values for beef during the rationing period beginning Sunday.
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Red Point
Two Accused Of Assault In Separate Cases
Warrants charging assault and battery with a weapon were filed in Houston County for two incidents. Jewell Lee Bowman and Bob Cook were jailed by the sheriff and released on $300 bond each. In a parallel case, Edna Anthony was released after posting $300 bond for an alleged attack on J. B. Jackson.
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Houston
Annat Howard Smith
Askford
Razor
Jewell Lee Bowman
Bob Cook
Femme
Edna Anthony
J. B. Jackson
Reconnaissance focus in force delaying major land operation
The report notes continued reconnaissance in force rather than a major landing. Puket lies 875 miles south of Rangoon, while Burnie is the most advanced British port recovery under Adm Lord Louis Mountbatten, and the area 500 miles southwest of the Admiralty islands has seen repeated bombardment. Tokyo says Allied minesweepers are active between the Admiralties and Puket.
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Rangoon
Burnie
Louis Montbatten
Singapore
TL Af
Adamaun Islands
Tokyo
Adiinuns
Britain election coverage shows Labour landslide and coalition shifts
The piece outlines the 1945 British general election results with Labour's large gain, the collapse of Conservatives and Liberals, Bevin's post-election stance, and possible cabinet changes. It notes Atlee and Labour's plans for nationalization and foreign policy continuity with Potsdam allies, plus speculation on leadership succession and diplomatic postings.
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India
United States
Russia
At- Tee
Churchill
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Greece
Sden
Ernest Bevin
Hugh Dalton
Herbert Morrison
Bevin
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William Beveridge
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Two Defendants Face Liquor Possession Charges in Des Comer
Arbon BenAge Smith and Sam Smuth of Des Comer appeared before U S Commissioner J Y Daughtry on a charge of possessing a 15 gallon copper still and two gallons of mash. Bond set at 300 dollars. Agents R B Phillips and Lene Burdick of the Alcohol Tax unit filed the charges in Dothan. The report notes the shipbuilding industry accounted for about 17 percent of steel consumption last year.
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J. Y Daughtry
Arbon BenAge
Smith
Sam Smuth
Des. Comer
R. B. Phillips
Lene Burdick
Dothan
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