Weather Holds Likely for Schedule in Alabama and Bikini
A scrambled report from Alabama notes weather may delay a race deadline while a separate Bikini Atoll dispatch fixes the atomic test time. General Blandy confirms the bomb will drop at Bikini if weather holds, with a one hour shift and favorable forecast for the operation.
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Joseph L. Mr Lem
United
Mt, Mckinley
Bikini
Adm
W. H. P. Blandy
Blandy
Siea
Bihint Lagagn
Admiral Blandy
Wilma & Heppner
Dave
Gilda
How Engineer Sees bright Prospects for County Paving
County paving prospects look bright with new County Engineer Mil fmn Lane, formerly of Dothan, outlining plans for expanded road work aided by State and Federal funds. He cites a joint Farm and Market Road Bureau program allowing 100 miles of paving with half funded by the county, and notes equipment upgrades to improve Hoour ian County roads. The initiative, tied to the General Public Roads Administration, aims to boost maintenance and speed up highway projects.
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Hoourian
Milfmn Lane
Dothan
Neves
Co Sobers
Housta County
Larle
Farmad Market Road Bureau
Wehney Department
Yeneral Public Roads
Henderson Injury Crash Report in Malvern Area
Fie Wenderson, assistant manager of the United Telephone Co. was injured when his motor vehicle left the road and overturned on the Dothan Sio b highway near Malvern. He was taken to a Hartford hospital and later moved to Dothan. extent of injuries not yet determined. Hospital attendants declined further comment.
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Fie Wenderson
United Telepinne Co
Dothan-Siob
Malvern
Hartford
A Hospital
Benefield
Slocomb Teutte
Hender
Dothan
May Checks Hit 8 255 000 Mark
Bank check payments in Dothan rose to 8.255 million for the first five months of 1946, with Dothan Bank and Trust Company and First National Bank of Dothan posting a 41,759 DON debit total, a rise over the previous year. Flowers Jr. cites these figures as a useful business activity index, though not an exact measure.
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Dothan
Benk
Feddial Kroeise
Dothan Bank
Nay Trust Company
First National Bank of Dothan
Don
Euivey
Flowers, Jr
Dothan Bank and Trust Company
Jnciv
Amnesia Victim Unidentified Housing In County Jail
A one legged man who calls himself Collins was found unconscious by Big Creek on the Alabama Florida line. He remains amnesiac under county health observation and has no confirmed identity after being brought to the Touston County jail. He recalls boarding a Brabile bus seeking Dr Pilehee who operated in Oak Ridge Tennessee. He mentions a skull injury and being born on Tenney gee with his leg lost in Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge and Deer Park officials report no match to his description. Social Security and local officials seek to identify him. the man appears content in confinement but cannot recall his name or past.
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Collins
Big Creek
Florida
Touston
Brabile
Dr Pilehee
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Tenney Gee
Moeanwhile
Nin
Chiang Rejects Marshall Plan in Effort to Avert Civil War
SHANGHAI. Gen Chiang Kai shek rejected a compromise peace plan backed by Gen George C. Marshall. An American mediator pressed a new push to halt a civil war between Nationalists and Communists. A midnight meeting between Chiang and Marshall was expected to assess last minute concessions from the Communists and seek a truce extension.
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Shanghai
Chiang Katshek
Grorue C. Marshall
Chiang
Marshall
Tt Chay
Ai Chung Deaser
Stan Ty Nuvy
Columbia Dam Plans Highlight Upper Lock for river project
A Columbus Ga AP report details tentative plans for the upper or junction dam on the Chattahoochee near Columbia Alabama. Executive Secretary Carl A Pierson and chamber officials say funds exist to start construction on the Jim Woodruff Dam concept. Plans envision a single fill draining the basin and towing a full barge with the middle dam.
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Columbus. Ga
Chattahoochee
Columbia
Ala
Carl A. Pierson
Chattahoacchee Valley
Commence Saturdiy
Gof
Mark M Boainer
Dis- Ariel
Jim Woodruff
J. W. Woodruff
Cot Boulner
Woodull
Chattahoochee’ Valley
Columba Dam
Boomer
Truman Signs Amended War Powers Act
Washington reports President Truman Saturday signed an amended version of the War Powers Act renewing authority to regulate rationing, materials, and production. The measure tightens controls over price setting and allocations to support wartime to postwar conversion, with ongoing authority to direct key commodities and industry.
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Truman
Washington
Renta
Nation Warns Atomic War Could Destroy Nation
Washington reports a U S strategic bombing survey warns that atomic war risks total national destruction. The study, drawn from Manhattan Project input, urges drastic protective steps, underground shelters, and evacuation plans while noting heavy civilian casualties if fighting escalates toward Japan. President Truman receives the warning on the eve of Bikini tests.
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Washington
Elf
Truman
Bikini
Hirachuna
Nagashi
Japan
Franklin D'Ozier
New
Jerry Aww
New York
Chicago
Deliatt
San Francisco
President Urges Public for a Workable Price Law
President Truman appeals to Americans across networks to pressure Congress for a workable price control law. He urges business leaders workers and citizen groups to demand action and warns delays risk harming the economy. The speech stresses unity and responsible action to curb inflation and prevent shortages while Congress debates price stabilization measures.
End Of OPA Ends Wage Controls In News Brief
A garbled report claims the end of the OPA signals wage controls going out the window. The fragment mentions wage stabilization and references officials and observers noting shifts as the OPA unwinds, with unclear names and places due to text corruption.
Houston Highway Department Drops 15 Workers
The Houston County Highway Department dismissed 15 laborers to reduce department expenditures to fit the budget. Milton Lurie, county engineer and supervisor, said the layoffs would not hamper operations and that further cuts were possible but gradual, aiming to reach a more normal staffing level.
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Ihielon County Iwnway
Bepuh
Inday
Milton Lurie
Board of Revenue Time
Nevency
Police Say Delirium Hampered Degnan Slaying Suspect Interrogations
Chicago police report that a 17 year old suspect William Heirens showed blank stares and mutterings while questioned over the Degnan kidnapping slaying. They claim fingerprint and handwriting similarities link him to the crime, with authorities noting medical injuries and earlier burglaries in the area as part of the case.
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Chicago
Hay Yan
University At Chicago
Willam J. Touhy
Kilime Tuohy
Husky
Wiliam Heirens
Bridéwell Hospital
Heirena
Nico Timetire
Polcritiany Atevek
Flower
Thore
Evalyn Pataraon
Secretary Accuses Soviets Of Vetoing World Peace
Paris dispatch reports Secretary Byrnes accusing the Soviet Union of vetoing world peace. He blamed Molotov for delaying a peace conference and indicated a possible July 20 meeting date if talks proceed. Byrnes stated Molotov asked for more time and outlined four remaining agenda items including Italy’s colonies and the conference date.
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Auward W. Beattie
United Frese Clals
Paris
Deuty
Stmie
James B. Bytigs
Maluoy
Byrnes
Molulov
Tial
Hara
Haut
Byrnen
Italy
China Removes 400 Nazis From Wanted List Protests
An alarming report claims the United States pressed China to drop 400 Nazi war criminals from its wanted list, triggering protests. The piece alleges delayed actions, illicit payments, and conflicting claims about the removal and promised retribution.
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China
Woman Injured When Hit By Car
Mrs. Sapp of 300 West Crawford Street suffered a broken leg when struck by a car driven by Price of 10082 Main Street as she stepped into the Minn and Poster Street intersection during a green light. She was taken to Dollar Hospital. Price was released after initial questioning. Police Chief Deraughan termed the accident unavoidable.
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Mean Sapp
Crawford Street
Price
Main Street
J, EB. Deraughan
Sapp
Minn
Poster
Congress May Take Up New Extension Monday
Congress faces a vote on reviving price and rent controls as the extension moves toward new action. The lapse was assured by three movements and Senate adjournment looms as lawmakers weigh a quick revival to avoid a broader crisis.
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Congress
Washington
Tanaan
Cungiens
Antoine
Susigin
Senate
Vale
Snk
Trvitle
Athens
Orb
Lenin Bickley
Charmay Wayne
Senshi Tate Ohler
Adil Daly
Spaice
Mnor
Questions and Answers On OPA Expiration
Washington questions and answers discuss the expiration of price controls. The dialogue covers when the law ends, potential price changes, wage controls, food subsidies, sugar rationing, and the extension of the wartime powers act. It notes Congress may pass another bill and that subsidies may cease tonight, with various impacts on meat, milk, and other essentials.
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Washington
Nea Bay
Congress
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