Polish question seen as likely for Big Three meeting
Reports from Paris and Washington indicate foreign observers expect new Polish issues to surface at a possible Big Three summit. The chatter links Harry Hopkins and a thaw in U S Soviet ties to steps toward Polish releases and eased tensions in the Red Army zone.
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Pecow
Npws
Forthcom
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Paris
Truman
Tass
Soviews
Pertinax
Geraud
Shington
Dix
Red Army
Fish Resistance Movement
Fen
Truman Seeks 3 Billion for War in Jap Campaign
President Truman asked Congress to provide 3,049,790,474 for the Army to finance the accelerated attack on Japan. The budget covers new appropriations of 2,963,093,400 plus unobligated balances from prior years and estimated recoveries from contract cuts totaling 8,238,501,500. Overall the fiscal year 1945 program is set at about 52.6 billion, down 24 percent from earlier Rooseveltv- era estimates.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Japan
White House
Roosevelt
Eisenhower Arrives in London for Royal Reception
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in London to be honored by civic leaders and to receive the Duke of Wellington sword at a ceremony. He will address British and Allied leaders and stresses unity for lasting peace with opportunities for common people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eisenwer
Duke of Wellington
Eisenhower
Washington
Ackfurt
Britain
Russia
Bernard L. Ntgomery
Mrshal Georgi K. Zhukov
Houston Seeks 200000 More To Reach E Bond Quota
A 90 minute radio drive on Station WAGF in Houston County boosted Seventh War Loan sales to 4 428052 toward a 1817000 goal. About 155225 worth of bonds were sold with roughly 100000 in Series E. County officials promise more blitz efforts and offer a miniature jeep to the top seller under 18. An Exchange Club film premiere at Martin Theater will also promote new bonds.
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Houston County
WAGF
Houston
Albert Logue
Robert Ramsey
County War Finance Committee
Dothan
Exchange Club
Martin Theater
Fancher Escapes Bryce Hospital From Kilby Prison
Mrs Yell Fancher, a Dothan woman sentenced to 15 years in 1944 for bludgeoning her elderly grandmother, escaped Saturday from Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa where she had been transferred from Kilby prison. Sheriff G Farmer said the escape was verified, with details limited by hospital security and the prior insanity plea noted in her trial.
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Yell Fancher
Dothan Wom
Bryce Hospital
Tus- Mesa
Kilby
G. Farmer
Cape
M. B. Partlow
Eigils
Eigils Were Available Here. I Her Trial Mrs. Fancher
Jy Sims
World War II Daily Update Hits Tokyo and Labuan
The AP dispatch reports sustained Superfortress bombing of Tokyo and Yokohama for a fourth day, with intense Japanese resistance at the southern island tip. Allied forces push inland in Borneo and Labuan as landings drive toward airstrips while Chinese units near Kweilin advance toward Liuchow.
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Associated Press
Japan
Tokyo
Yokohama
AWA
Tenth Army
Aslippines
Labuan
Brooketon
Maura
Horn
Liuchow
Kweilin
Road paving projects approved for Houston County towns
The Board of Revenue approved six paving projects in Houston County with county funding. New plans add two unplanned segments from Columbia Highway to Webb and from Cottonwood to Sealy’s Wells, totaling about one mile at an estimated cost near 30 000 dollars. If federal aid becomes available the Cottonwood to Sealy’s Well work may be funded federally. otherwise the county bears the expense.
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Houston County
County Board of Revenue
Columbia Highway
Webb
Cottonwood
Sealy’s Wells
Vicksburg
Madrid
Kinsey
Gordon
J. Brady Trawick
Stilwell Sees Two Year War With Japan Possible
Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell on Okinawa front says war against Japan could last at least two more years and may require ground action in addition to bombing. He notes Japanese tenacity, doubts morale will crack easily, compares Okinawa to World War I France, and warns of possible actions in Manchuria after conquering home islands.
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Robert Geiger
Japan
Stilwell
Vinegar Joe
U.S. Sixth Army
Luzon
Philippines
Jiv'ng
Inuig
Negroes Demand Harsher Penalties for Slaying
A Dothan group of African American residents presented a resolution urging Houston County grand and petit juries to convict murderers more severely amid concern over perceived leniency. The petition, signed by 51 individuals including eight preachers, seeks justice to deter future killings and lists signatories such as J. H. Duncan, Rev. H T Coleman, Dr D V Semison Jr., and others.
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Grand Jury
Petit Juries
Houston County
J. H. Duncan
R. L. Holloway
H T Coleman
D V. Semison, Jr
J. B. McGuire
Louise C. Greene
Hattie B. Conley
Will _V. Harris
Anna Butler
Elder H. Ming
Pessie Duncan
H. C. Walker
L. J. McRae
George Boykin
J. M. Murray
M. J. Albert
W. J. Griffin
W. M Barnes
Barnes
Henry Turner
A Welverton
T M. Burks
EF Price
Beatrice Show
Monroe Townsend
Arwilda Ashley
Cook
A. A Davin
Fighters Give Japanese Worst Weekend in Biggest Air Offensive
American air forces conducted four consecutive days of heavy bombing across Japan, using B-29s, B-26s and fighter escorts against targets in the Tokyo Yokohama area and elsewhere. Tokyo claimed raids hit Tachikawa Atsugi and Hitachi works, with many factories and rail yards damaged. One Superfortress lost, but American fighters claimed substantial interceptions and a high tally of Japanese aircraft destroyed in the Kyushu and Tokyo regions.
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Self Erickson
Guam
Japan
Tokyo
Tachikawa
Atsuk
Tokyo - Yokohama
Mandey
Yokohama
Hitachi
Sukagawa
Daniels Urges Rejection of Draft With Air Power Emphasis
Former Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels, 83, urged the House Postwar Military Policy Committee to reject universal conscription. He said future protection rests on a Navy and air power strong enough to deter attack, insisting the country must dominate the skies to prevent landings and war.
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Washington
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Raleigh N.C
House
Daniels
Colquitt Georgia Slaying and Officer Involved Incident
In Colquitt Georgia sheriff reports a 30 year old woman Mae Cook Norman was fatally injured Saturday night. A Black suspect Charlie Lee Price, 20, was struck by deputies as they arrested him at his home and he was taken to jail. The incident followed Norman being found in a front yard by a neighbor boy Ray Cook.
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Colquitt
Mae Cook Norman
W. S. Tabb
Tabb
Buck Tabb
Charlie Lee Price
10th Army Lays Frontal Assault on Okinawa Defenses
Reports detail the 10th Army’s heavy assault at the Yaeyura Doke Line on Okinawa’s southern tip. Maj. Gen. James S. Bradley’s 6th and 7th divisions push toward Kunish Ridge and Uruku peninsula amid Japanese counterattacks and intense artillery, air bombardment, and armor support.
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Richard O’ Malley
Guam
Teun Arnie
Cabielang
Guits
Yaeyu ~ Dare
Okinawa
Meir
Pacific
Aradios
Sunon Bolivar Burkher Jr
10Th Ary
Cruisera
James S. Bradley
P6th
Pedro A. Des Valles
Itaman
Kunish Ridge
Yuza Town
Amphibionsactora
del Valle
Sixth Marine
Uruku Peninnula
Highway Junction in Northern Luzon Captured by 38th
AP reports U S forces and 37th Infantry Division, advancing a mile, seized the Bagahag highway junction in northern Luzon with further progress toward Caguyan. Japanese casualties for the week were listed, while American losses stood at 172 dead, four missing, and 895 wounded.
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Luzon
Manila
US & 37Th Infantry Division
Bagahag
Luges
Caguyan Rey
Philippines
Dougive Alia
Iday
Rampaiga
Manus
38Th
Amercans
Mindanan
Davao Wien
We 24Th Bevigean
Tosaides
Gletinan
Caplet
Wangon
Strike Halts Bus Line In Mississippi
A statewide bus strike halted service in Mississippi affecting about 400 drivers and mechanics. A union leader said the walkout followed a wage dispute with the company and noted further developments depend on labor relations agencies.
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Mississippi
Tackson
Trent
Lee Onine
Ted Modus
Bo Bandit
Washington Ponidall
Imaders
Jathenn Tar
Armateurhated
Treelectric
Ternthard Saath
This Afternoon by John Temple Graves
A fragmented column mocks scientific fame with playful references to Isaac Newton and gravity. It mentions Professor Lawrence Frank and critiques ideas linked to the Road to Serfdom, noting a debate over government influence.
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John Temple Graves
Isaac
Einstein
Isaac Newton
Lawrence Frank
Columbia University
Saturday Review of Literature
Landing On Borneo Coast Confirmed
A fragmented Washington article notes a confirmation of a landing on the Borneo coast and references poll tax and FEPC. It mentions debates in Congress over related legislation, a 219 to 4 resolution, and ongoing partisan clashes as lawmakers prepare votes and statements. The piece references figures and groups including Dudley Comaniteer and others, with scattered mentions of regions and political actions.
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William
Dee Geson Wastay
Nerthey i
Faltp
Patel
SUMO
Mufti
No. & Cin
Australian Division aids coastal defense in Asia theater
Elements of the 1st Australian Division bolster security at Lebaun Inland, Biouktton, and Misa in Brose Bay as U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet warships and Royal Australian Navy aircraft support operations. MacArthur leads allied actions along the coast while American and Australian forces prepare for intensified land and air attacks.
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HY Don
Manila
Apr
Lebaun
Biouktton
Misa
Brose Bay
Boreeo
Syibe
Indo-China
Geos Doughes MacArthur Anne Eallading Naval
Enns
Dia
United States Seventh Fleet
Royal Australian Navy
Hayat Audataahan
Ube
Lando
Alhad Oriae
Terghan
Lanhee
Hansen Town
St Square
Weithe Inorhidien Gus
Satitepore
Shanghai
S Baees
Alivardy Pratt Calle
Legislature to Visit Rucker Camp This Week
State lawmakers plan a visit to Camp Rucker near Dothan with discussions on the upcoming Tucker Day observance. The trip aims to review security, logistics, and ceremonial duties for a large assembly, with attendees including local officials and military representatives.
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Rucker
Dothan Flag Day Proclaimed by City Officials
The city declares the week of June as Flag Week to honor the nation’s banner. President John Ayes signs the proclamation urging residents to show appreciation and display the flag during the designated period.
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John DT Ayes
Heard
de Nios
TCI Blast Furnaces Closed By Strike
Birmingham area plants shut as 12 000 workers idle for tenth day. TC Ireland and Railroad Co blast furnaces at Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroads cut production after workers opposed a War Labor Board order. Two hundred one employees quit. company dismissals follow unauthorized strike.
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TCI
Birmingham
APD — Producton Afate
Aloking Blast Furfacea
Tennessee Coz
Iran
Railrowd Co
Barkley
Bengereployees
Unite
Coms Phantedin
Pog
Voice
Conpany
Princeareanon
WIB
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Jobn M. Hightower
SAN Francisco
United Nations Conference
Herbert V. Evatt
Australa
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Board of Revenue
Okehs
Okinawa Line
Nippon
NEA
Kobe
Sth
Bomber Command
Phorus
Archibald V. Arnold
Ikan
Craterfieid
Yaeju-Doke
Arnold
Doughborn
Lemuel C. Shepherd
Leathernecks
soMievel
Peninsulla
Peet Adny Cheater
W. Nicolly
Amentan
Frederick A. Herta
Darming Adat
Stim Herbert Spence
Charles Warewin
Borneo
FEPC
Pune
Coe Dores
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