Senate Takes Up Tilt On Fair Job Practices Bill
Senate debate centers on FEPC funding and a two thirds vote hurdle. Proponents push for sustained FEPC allocations as the budget deadline nears, while opponents hint at filibuster risk amid party lines. House cuts to War information office are noted, with total funds near 39.9 million versus 18 million in the prior figure.
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Lewor
FEPC
FERC
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Peperal
FPEPG
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Erzion
Voung Egainst
Sharp
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Office of Warroformation
Tre Wenare
UWI
Woly
Legion To Elect Officers Thursday
Angu s election of officers will be held by Chester RR Vicky osi American Legion Thura day night at the Powt's club on South Foster Street Conunynd vec TJ Whatley Jr said tude and wraed as members ty be present select the officers who heve d hugh job got out for uiem wad fae forthcoming Legion year The regular meeiing will be followed by a square dance with music from the Mupier Field Jamboree Orchestra inviting the public
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Chester RR
Vicky ‘Osi
American Legion
Juonas Am
South Foster Street
Frontal Japanese General Seppuku On Pacific Ledge
A June 21 22 event details the forced seppuku of Generals Ushijima and Cho on a narrow Pacific ledge after orders to prepare for a dinner reception. Japanese officers, aides and staff surrounded the scene as a white sheet symbolized death and a saber ended each commander's life. The ceremony concluded with both generals dead and naval leadership noted.
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Zim
Yahijime
Cho
Ushiima
Imperial Palace
Ushijima
Tai
Adm
Miouru Ute
Comnander
Dis Nall
Drake Peniinsula
Barkley Seeks Senate Charter Approval by August
Senator Barkley forecasts Senate approval of the charter measure by August, amid projections of potential debate on the Overseas Petroleum Administration and war agencies' appropriation. He warned colleagues not to count on quick action as a tighter session looms.
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Bauraley
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Mensche
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Suncual
OPA
Dr Childs Speaker At Kiwanis Meeting
Dr EF A Childs was guest speaker at the Dothan Kiwanis meeting with the topic Irvin Heatbeat of Kiwanis. C. W. mm. charmisu presented new members Edun Kitame pions Flowers Crawford Graham Carson and ON Ray. Captain Fred Gamer was present.
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EF A. Childs
Dothan Kiwanis Chile
ervine-Heatbeat
Kiwanis
C. W. mm. Charmisu
Kiwanis Fun
Flowers Crawford
Graham Carson
Ray
Fred Gamer
Puget
Plea For Extension Of Rail Fare Cut Deadline Opposed
ATLANTA AP spokesmen for Alabama and three other Southern states refused a railroad request to move the intrastate fare cut deadline from July 1 to September 1. A Supreme Court decision had ordered the fare reductions. Alabama Tennessee Kentucky and North Carolina had restored to 1.65 cents per mile from 2.2 cents.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Caroline
Interstate Commerce
Foreman South
Apaistant Argney General
Alebao
Leon Jaurelraon
J2 MM Nicholson
North Carolina Utilities Commission
Kentuck Railroad
Wwissinn
Plan for Speaker in Presidency Line Approved
Washington AP The House Judiciary Committee today approved a plan outlining presidential succession placing the Speaker of the House next in line. The proposal, drafted by Chairman Sumners, follows the existing constitutional and statutory provisions for succession.
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Winimans
Wiensaee TV
Une Spyalien
Tibet
Selma Police Officer Held In Staying Of Negro Woman
A Selma officer was jailed on charges including assault with intent to murder after an incident at a Negro residence. Sheriff Kennedy said Booker went to the house to inquire about buying fish bait and is held on a $500 bond threat.
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Selma
Booker
Brown
Sherif Kennedy
Liberty
Diplomas Awarded To 56 At Marianna As Linguists
Fifty six diplomas were awarded at Marianna Army Air Field for completing a 12 hour basic languages course offered by the Information and Education department. Classes covered Russian French Spanish and German with advanced study ongoing. Lessons use modern methods including recorded sessions and evening instruction at the Post Service club.
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Marianna
Marianne Army Air Field
Information and Education Department
Post Service Club
Atlanta Publisher Urges U S to Avoid Isolationism
Atlanta Constitution editor Ralph McGill told a Birmingham civic group that the United States must resist drifting into isolationism amid global turmoil. He warned that a large nation cannot withhold from world affairs and emphasized the need to place the US where it belongs to achieve lasting peace.
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United States
Ralph McGill
The
Atlanta Constitution
McGul
Nation in war weariness and swift political drama unfolds
Fragmented text outlines a high tension week with talks of a peace charter, a possible presidential appeal to the Senate, and a formal Independence celebration. It references Truman joining a ceremony, a mayoral dinner, and military honors amid wartime duty and leadership speeches.
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Washington
Senate
Hover Sermvan
Fragmented OCR item teases a wartime or civic update
Fragmented text references officials, voting, and a heroism theme with unclear names and places. It hints at an event with authorities, a victory notion, and a forecast of public sentiment. Notable terms include drive, veto, and a city or region context implied by wartime style diction.
1937 Legislature Battles Tax, Terms and Trials
The session faced renewed attempts to restore farm gas tax rebates as the House blocked a Rules Committee report. Senate bills for retirement pensions and county hospital system advances moved, while a constitutional amendment would shift to biennial legislative sessions with per diem pay. Bills on state employes retirement and tax distribution were debated, with adjournment looming and calendar congestion cited as a problem. A separate judicial district measure and other legal moves also surfaced as lawmakers push changes before final adjournment.
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Gerald Bredford
Clarke
Mercure
House
W. C. Beebe
Baldwin
Senate
Elvin McCary
Calhoun County
Jeave
Palladega
Cleveland
Tth
Norman
Howard Pill
Montgomery
Jefferson
W. L. Martin
Greene
Ways and Means Committee
Calhoun
Economic Equality For Negroes Urged By Georgia's Arnall
Arnall urges economic equality for African Americans in Georgia with a focus on equal opportunities and avoiding dismantling existing private and public structures. He argues full employment and decent standing require eliminating monopolies and ensuring inclusive opportunity for all citizens.
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Georgia
Arnall
Tovisvale
Georka
Wyeet
Ledeice YewetOuy
Arius
Amall
Kentucky
Democra
North London firm switches to combs and yoyos
London report notes a North London company famous for warplane and submarine components has pivoted to civilian goods, producing combs and yoyos. The move reflects wartime industry shifts and lighter manufacturing output for consumer items.
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London
North London
Truman Delivers First International Address at San Francisco
The text describes President Truman’s first formal appearance on the international stage at the San Francisco Conference. He emphasizes Allied unity, postwar cooperation, and the need to use the new framework for peace. Delegation chiefs from the United States and many nations spoke as the charter process progressed.
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Truman
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Russia
Britain
China
France
Mexico
Brazil
Saudi Arabia
Czechoslovakia
South Africa
San Francisco
Germany
Japan
Ually” Gelty
Hospital Staff A NA Lt McGahey Assigned to Surgical Ward
Ist Lt Frank B McGahey Jr recently at Mariana Air Field has been assigned to the surgical ward of the post hospital. A graduate of University of Pittsburgh Medical School, he entered the service in October 1944 and served at Drew Field, Lake Charles, and other stations before arriving here. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank McGahey of Pittsburgh and has a brother in the Philippines.
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Frank B. McGahey, Jr
Mariana Air Field
Pont Hospital
University of Pittsburgh
Southside Hospital
Pittsuura
Army
Carlyle Ar ‘Wells
Drew Fieta
Morida
Lake Charles
Arlor
Vis Pur
Vbls
Prank McGahey
Pittsburg
The
Totanteyi
Philippines
Former Resident Dies In Montgomery
Former resident Mrs J Winsensst of Montgomery died last night at her home. Funeral services are set for tomorrow morning at 10:09 at White e in Montgomery, with burial in Montgomery. Surviving are her husband Garglie, Mrs Nell Perry of Montgomery, and three brothers Jo n Fo Wyileius Anniston Ala T Fo Willems Waycross Ga and Ho B Williams Birmingham Ala.
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FL Winsensst
Donan Ren Cent
Montgomery
White E
Nell Perry
Joan Fo Wyileius
Anniston
Ala
T. Fo Willems
Waycross
Ho B Wiliams
Birminghem
Als
Health Agencies Join Polio Fight in Alabama
Dr B F Austin Alabama state health officer said the department is cooperating with national and local authorities over a sharp increase in poliomyelitis in Jefferson County. An entire floor at Hillman Hospital is set aside for polio patients to provide care under experts. Dr Motner deputy Detroit official assisting Birmingham doctors as physiotherapists and equipment from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis arrive to aid treatment.
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B. F. Austin
Jefferson County
Austin
Joseph C. Motner
Detroit
National Foundation
Birmingham
Seventy-Five Get Silver Pilot Wings At Napier Field
Napier Field hosts the 36th graduation ceremony for Class 45-D as about 75 aviation cadets receive commissions as Second Lieutenants or Flight Officers and are pinned with silver pilot wings. Earl G. Weaver is named outstanding cadet, invited guest Miss Peggy Peck pins wings and two may marry post.
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Earl G. Weaver
Hornell
Peggy Peck
Syracuse
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Weaver
Miller P. Beardslex
William A. Gold
Stewart
Napier
Stilwell
Arnold
Japan
Australian forces seize Miri airfields near Borneo coast
Off the west coast of Halmehera Australian forces fully occupy the Miri airfields of North Borneo after an overland push from the Tanne refinery center. Miri airfield’s fall creates an airbase 90 miles closer to Singapore, with Labuan airfield in Brunel Bay previously serving as the nearby base.
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Miri
North Borneo
Tanne
Alps
Singapore
Labuan
Brunel Bay
Indian Leaders Talk of New Council Amid Talks
In SIMA India national leaders discuss forming a 20 member interim government and adjournment details. Leaders from the Congress and Muslim League consider arrangements for Moslem participation in a proposed council while debating self-government conditions.
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SIMA
India
Mohammed al Jinn Et League
Eet
Owas
Mobeni K. Gandhi
All-India
League
Uncle Billie Saath Rifes Held Today
Funeral services for Unels Smith, ninety, who died at his home on Haleburg route night after a long illness, were held today at Valen Church with Rev. Mark Lowe officiating. Abbeville Funeral Home handled arrangements. Surviving are his wife, a daughter Mrs Carry Melvin, and several grandchildren.
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Unels & Lie Smith
Haleburg
Valen Chere
Mark 4
Lowe
Abbeville
Hi Funeral Home
Carry Melvin
Sgt J D Stripland Returns from Army Service
Sgt J D Stripland is home from overseas service after completing 50 missions as tail gunner and air gunner in the Ei theater. He earned the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf clusters and the Purple Heart, entering service in 1942 and seeing combat since September 1942. He is the son of Mrs Edgir William.
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John D. Stripland
Arm
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Stripland
Ore Seas
Edgir William
Nantucket Braced as Tropical Storm Lashes New England
The tropical storm drove 60 to 70 mile per hour gusts and 4.59 inches of rain into Nantucket and nearby coasts. The Weather Bureau said the center was 120 miles east of Nantucket with gale winds forecast within a hundred miles, and northeasterly winds 50 to 60 miles per hour along Cape Cod. Storm warnings extended from Eastport to Block Island and small craft advisories covered waters from Block Island to Atlantic City.
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New England
The
Weather Bureau
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Nastucktl
Cape Cod
Eastport
Isand
Block Island
Atlantic City
Baker in Maine Arrives After European Service
Sgt. William E. Baker and Mrs. Rachel Baker of 308 South Foster Street arrived in Presque Isle Maine from Europe aboard the Tommbeyd trainliner per public statements office report. Baker served eight months with the Eighth Air Force overseas earning the Air Medal with two Oak Clusters.
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