House May Ban Ost-Plus Price in Farm Produce
Washington AP reports Admin leaders optimistic the House will pass a price control extension with a cost-plus price for farm produce. Senator Wagner says the plan fits wartime policy. House leaders warn the Wherry amendment could upend parity pricing. The House Banking Committee heard Arie Johnston of the U S Chamber of Commerce urging continuation of wartime price controls with selective flexibility.
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William T. Peacock
Washington
House
Luce
Wagner
Senate
Barkley Gy
Wherry
Sully
Bargy
House Banking Ad Currency Committee
Arie A. Johnston
United States Chamber of Come Were
War Bond Sales Drive Boosts County Totals
Houston County residents flock to banks and post offices to buy War Bonds during the Seventh War Loan drive. The county War Finance Committee reports sales reached $1,510,825 through yesterday, with over $35,000 in Series E bonds sold yesterday. A Jeep prize will be awarded to the top young seller, with students issuing entry slips and E bond applications through participating schools and stores. Ed Leigh McMillan, state War Finance chairman, notes the boost from the Ida program and urges continued youngster participation to outsell adults.
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Houston
Dothan
County War Finance Commtee
WAGF
Houston County
Alabama
Ed Leigh McMillin
Jeep
Ferntown
World War II Air and Ground Actions Report Amid Pacific Front
The Associated Press reports extensive Allied air raids across Japan including Superfortresses and Liberators with large areas razed and cities damaged. Australian forces push on Labuan and Maura Islands, threatening mainland positions as campaigns extend toward oil fields. In the Philippines American forces move toward a final push in the Lingayen Gulf area as Leyte casualties climb, while Burma and China theaters see renewed resistance and territorial shifts.
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Associated Press
Ippines
Yan Valley
Luzon
Leyte
Burma
Twngoo-Manchi Road
China
Pingyang
East China Coast
Ishan
Bthina
Hingtu
Bor
Adi
Canton
Foreign Missions To Meet In Moscow For Reorganization
A Moscow dispatch reports that representatives of the Warsaw government and Poles abroad will meet in Moscow to reorganize the Polish provisional government. Foreign missions indicate the Big Three have reached a basis for understanding the Polish issue with improved prospects. A Polish moderate group member in London cites Stanislaw Mikolajczyk as a potential key figure.
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Moscow
iBy
Associated Press
London
Warsaw
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk
Secret Talks Between Britain and Vichy Revealed
In Commons, Prime Minister Chamberlain disclosed that Britain conducted secret talks with the Vichy regime in autumn 1940. He argued Vichy acted under German pressure, aimed at delaying French surrender, and described exchanges through British and French representatives after the ambassador’s withdrawal.
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London
Caurem
Briain
Vichy
Churchin
Marshal Petain
Britain
France
Church All Gard
Brush
Marshal Pelain
Truman Seeks 15 Percent Hike in Congress Pay
President Truman urged immediate 15 percent Congressional salary increases, with a plan to reach at least 15,003 annually once wage controls end. He advised raises align with the Little Steel formula, noting gradual steps rather than a full jump now. A House expanse allowance awaits presidential approval as talks continue.
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Washington
Truman
McKellar
Senate
Rayburn
House
Airmail and Passenger Service Resumes at Dothan
Eastern Air Lanes restored air mail and passenger service on the North South route through Dothan after an eleven day delay. The first plane landed at 9 49 a m and left for Montgomery at 10 05 a m on schedule. The inaugural flight carried no passengers from Dothan, with one passenger boarding later. Civil Aeronautics Board approval came yesterday after Army Air Forces had ended civilian transport at the field. Post office officials said air mail must reach the Dothan office at least 40 minutes before a scheduled flight to connect with planes.
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Eastern Air
Dothan
Montgomery
C. S. Parker
EAL
Parker
Civil Aeronautics Board
Army Air Forces
Airlines
Saxon
Enemies to States’ Rights Fight Federal Employment Bill
The piece argues that pro the proposed permanent Federal Fair Employment Practices Commission would erode states’ rights and threaten the South. It condemns Truman’s endorsement as proof outsiders cannot grasp the Southern situation and urges standing alone against the measure, noting future political outcomes regardless of the White House.
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South
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Truman
Mr. Truman
White House
Roosevelt
Wallace
Willkie
Dewey
New U S Landing On Tip Of Okinawa Reported
Japanese report claims U S Marines landed near Okinawa tip with Australians advancing toward key Borneo oil fields. MacArthur forces ashore early. Japanese forces largely fled as naval bombardment proceeded. Sporadic fire since invasion shows minimal opposition while Australian ground troops lead Bowen operation.
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U. S
Okinawa
Spencer Davis
Manila
Gap
Australan
Dusen
Britten Barcey
Great Bite
Ei Bay
Bowen
Uur
Doomed Nips Ignore Surrender Demand in Okinawa Offensive
Tokyo radio said Japanese forces ignored a surrender offer as American troops launched a major mop-up on Okinawa. US troops attacked Yaeju Dake and surrounding caves, sealing dozens of Japanese positions while claiming victory was near. Major units including the 90th Division and Sixth Marine Division advanced amid heavy fighting and shelling.
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Robbin
OOSS
Guam
Okinawa
Platevv
Tokyo Radio
US 10Th Army
Joops
Paland
Ger Simon Boliear Buckner
Tenth Army
Buckner
Associated Press
al Copking
Central
Western Pacific
Yaeju+ Dake
Japaen
Bradley
90Th
Yaeju
Tadih
Wr4th
Graku
Peninaule
Remnania
Mannen Gormaun
Lemar
C. Shepherd
Ira
Sixth Marine Division
Naha Airfield
Peninula
Nahatachor
Perdio A
Att Wanewaihat
Kuled Misang
Watindind
Navy
Langshaw
Drexler
Bates
Roedium
Rules Committee Rejects FEPC Bid In House Battle
Washington dispatch reports the Rules Committee declined to clear for action permanent Fair Employment Practices Commission legislation. Democrats led by Sabath and Delaney backed a motion to bring it to the floor, while Cox and other Southern Democrats opposed, signaling a possible dead end for the measure. The poll tax repeal bill faced strong opposition and top House agenda attention remains on that issue.
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Washington
House Veterans Committee
Northport
N. Y
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rankin
D-Miss
Louis Verdel
Northport Hospital
Rep
Kearney
R-Ny
Frank Hines
Col. Verdel
Veterans of America
William J. Turner
Dayton, Ohio, Veterans Hospital
John H. Ala
Ramey
Ohio
Dayton Hospital
VFW
Tve
Furn Ta
House
Benzie
House Rules Committee
Commission
DeLaney
D-Ny
Tte
Truman
Sabath D-Ill
Sabath
Cox
D-Gas
Moton For Action
Smath Oof
Corrner
Miss
Clark
Bales
Slaughter
Halleck
Ut Ind
Michiner
Brown
R-Ohiey
Allen
Oon
McKim Resigns As Top Assistant To Truman
Edward D. McKim resigns as Truman’s chief administrative assistant to become deputy Federal loan administrator to Jon W. Snyder. Ross said transfer is immediate with McKim on leave from an Omaha insurance firm.
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McKim
Truman
Washington
White House
Edward D. McKim
Charles G. Ross
Jonn W. Snyder
Ross
President Truman
Hitport
Omoha
King Government Secures Slim House Majority in Canada
Ottawa reports Prime Minister W. N. MacKenzie King’s Liberals win 118 of 245 seats with 44 Liberal backers and eight Quebec Independent Liberals, yielding a majority of at least 128. Progressive Conservatives take 62 seats, CCF 26, with results still subject to home and overseas ballots.
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Ottawa
APL
W. N. MacKenzie King
House of Commons
Quebec
King
Canada
Progressive Conservatives
Liberals
Secahshe Ccf
Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
Patha Trent
Poll Tax Repeal Contention Persists In U S
Atlanta AP reports the poll tax debate endures as Georgia battles to end the white primary. Despite Supreme Court rulings, Georgia officials press plans to retain the primary system by constitutional measures, citing political party rules and states’ rights. Other southern states follow Georgia's lead or avoid reform, as national attention focuses on voter access and race.
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Ny Wenry
Atlanta
Georgia
Pepbadiste
Southeastern
Bilas
Arnall
Adelemin
Texas
South Garona
Tte Duwhoeke
Arkartaenak
Tne
Slater
Alabama
Chinese Liberators Report Capture of Pingyang and Retreats
Chinese Central News Agency reports Chinese forces captured Pingyang 134 miles north of Panzhou and 25 miles south of Wenzhou, with Japanese withdrawals inward. Further fighting and Japanese counterattacks near Canbang and Chungching area outlined, detailing cross-border pressure and rearguard actions as Chinese forces press toward the Indo China frontier.
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Chungking
Adi
Pingyang
Panchow
Wenchow
Wenzhow
Choma
Chungchingtia
Canbang
Fran Cuutiang
Chungeling
Caobang
Highway Center
Ugh
Ishin
Nosthe
Tauchow
Chinese Pranar
Tive
AOC
Ry Smi
Hlowever
Mig Ger
Robert B MeClure
Tanese Manktet
Rand
Lune
Cuenbarts
Bombers claim massive Nippon city destruction in air raid
Radio Tokyo reported Liberator bombers joined the U S assault on the Japanese homeland as 21st Army Air Force claimed 102 067 square miles of major cities razed including Tokyo Nagoya Yokohama Kobe and Kawasaki. The weeklong aerial campaign involved B 29s Thunderbolts Corsairs and other fighters targeting Kyushu and Honshu airfields and industry amid Japanese kamikaze activity.
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Nippon
Navy Craener
Kyushushig
Morsing
Tokyu
Mitea
Nagoya
Yokohama
Kobe
Osuja
Mies
Kawasaki
Sec
Marine Air Wing
Kywaho'e
Dwe Montangs
Mnei
Tokyo
City Manager Vote Set For September 17
City voters will decide on the city manager selection in a September 17 election. The ballot features candidates Chauncey Spade Poueedaw and others in a race overseen by local officials.
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Theiy Pomungsion
Fyeniduth
Perth
Maren
Legislature Turns To Tax Disposal Bill Passed In Alabama Senate
The Alabama Senate, with a large majority, approved a measure to place tax disposal under legislative control. The bill, sponsored by Gay, moved through calendar 119 after ceremony and weekend delay, awaiting final action in the House.
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Montgomery
Senate
Gay
Germans in Spain Loll as Refugees Enjoy Life
Madrid dispatch notes 50 000 Germans in Spain living as wealthy refugees amid wartime chaos. Diplomats and officials stay in place while the German government ceases to exist. Many technicians and advisers remain, amid Spain’s break in relations with Berlin.
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Spain
Charles Foltz
Madrid
Span
Medere
Lugor von
Bibran
Industrie
Londoners Heap Honors On Ike
Londoners honor Dwight D. Eisenhower with the Order of Merit at Buckingham Palace after Churchill and King George VI praise his leadership. The Allied commander receives the insignia amid imperial pomp as crowds cheer the American victor of the European war. Eisenhower vows to strengthen bonds among allies and nations amid banners and laurel wreaths.
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London
Fisenhoger
Princ Mauimter
Churchill
Eisenhower
Humare
Amercan
Senpe
Russia
France
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