Nine Killed As Tornado Rips Central Alabama
A tornado struck south central Alabama Friday night injuring hundreds, destroying homes and killing at least nine. Red Cross reports cite Marengo Hale Tuscaloosa Sumter counties with multiple deaths and extensive property damage, while effects extend to Georgia and Mississippi.
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Tuscaloosa
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Forrest
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Lauderdale
Meridian County
Macon
Mount de Sales Catholic Academy
Central of Georgia
Greece, Yugoslavia Block Italy Entry to World Bank
Greece and Yugoslavia blocked Italy’s early entry to the World Bank and Fund at a full governors meeting in Savannah. The decision delays Italy’s admission until the first annual meet in September, with the United States supporting earlier entry challenged by Britain. Salaries of executive directors sparked debate as Britain opposed aligning them above US leaders. Plans for an international economic police force were discussed, with Keynes arguing over director pay.
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World Bank and Fund
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Lord Keynes
Americans urge world government at Rollins conference
Prominent Americans including Supreme Court Justice William Douglas and lawmakers signed a call for a constitutional federal world government under UNO to preserve peace. They warned atomic secrets cannot stay hidden for long and urged the United States to lead in disarmament and defense, proposing an international law body and an empowered Security Council to enforce world order.
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Storm Damages Wiregrass Area
An early morning storm ripped through the Wiregrass and Cessed areas causing roof and building damage. Widespread wind up to 42 mph whisked away a porch and displaced a farm roof while utility crews reported blown poles and wet cables.
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W. P. Thomas
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Henry County
Homer Roberts
New Capps
J. Murphy
Capps
United Telephone and Telegraph Co
Eagle Expresses Gratitude for Subscribers’ Patience
The Eagle thanks readers for sympathy after a mechanical failure delayed Friday’s edition. Repairs finished after 2 am yesterday and publication resumed shortly after. Delivery lag affected RFC carrier rounds. mail subscribers receive Friday’s issue with this one. Over 90 inquiries were logged about missing papers.
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Roller Bearing Strike Ends as United Steelworkers Accepts Return
A 35 day strike by 14,000 Timken Roller Bearing Co workers in Canton Ohio ended when the United Steelworkers agreed to return to work under the old contract and restart negotiations for a new pact. Company union talks aimed to settle a few minor points before resuming production and workers were to begin returning to benches and assembly lines as reconversion gains opened doors for nearly 100,000 others.
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General Electric
Marshall Calls Manchuria Crisis Extremely Critical
Gen George C Marshall described the Manchurian situation as extremely critical and disclosed that crack American trained Chinese Army divisions are en route there. Officials pressed for a Soviet move to ease tensions and hoped for quick talks with Byrnes as the Soviet ambassador returned to Washington.
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Truman
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Rusart
Manchuria
Russia
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Burma
Page
Byrnes Rejects Anglo American Alliance for UN Principles
Secretary Byrnes declared the United States would aid the United Nations chart rather than form an alliance with Britain or the Soviet Union. He urged universal military training, warned against rapid demobilization, and urged patience and firmness in handling Iran and Manchuria while opposing Churchill's fraternal association concept.
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Manchuria
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Iranian War Minister Denies Tehran War Talk
Tehran AP reports Iran's War Minister Ahmad Sepehod Amir Adlined denied categorically quotes claiming Iran would defend Tehran to the last and that Red Army troops moved toward the capital. He said the interview was misinterpreted by a War Department interpreter and urged distribution of his denial. Turn to Page 2.
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Lee S Herlong Guides Civic Drives as Charity Chief
Lee S Herlong known as a dynamic campaign manager for civic drives, notably chairing the March of Dimes total which raised over 3000 dollars for infantile paralysis. He now dedicates time to a Red Cross membership drive, urging stronger public support despite waning wartime enthusiasm. The former serviceman moved to Dothan in 1945 after Army service, choosing the town for its friendliness and business prospects.
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Lee Herlong
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Reds Charge Iran Oil Treaty Break Amid Tense Claims
Moscow via API reports Russia accuses Iran of repeatedly breaking a Soviet oil treaty. The article argues Iranian refusals to concede northern and southern oil concessions threaten Soviet security and accuse Britain and the United States of maneuvers affecting Baku and Turkmen oil districts. The piece links past British intervention to current tensions and asserts concessions would safeguard Soviet interests.
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Arthur Denies Jap Metals Taken
Tokyo reports quote General MacArthur's economic chief denying claims that the U S Army has moved valuable metals from Japan to America. The denial covers gold, silver, and platinum stored under military guard at the Bank of Japan, with figures cited as worth about 210 million dollars.
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Poll Tax and Voter Registration Records in Houston County
Poll tax and registration records for Beats Six Eleven and Twelve show a notable influx of new residents two years prior, with 36 in Beat Six 29 in Beat Eleven and 21 in Beat Twelve registering as new voters. Most registrations occurred in January with Florida Georgia and Alabama origins, and several registrants paid two years back poll tax to be eligible for the 1946 elections.
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Attlee Seeks Open Friendship With Soviets
London reports Prime Minister Attlee publicly offered a long term friendship with the Soviet Union, saying Britain is seriously prepared to improve ties. Stalin, in Pravda, responded by praising past allies and urging broader collaboration while warning against hostile moves toward Britain.
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Russian Troops Enter Karaj Near Tehran Amid War Moves
About 200 Russian troops have arrived at Karaj, near Tehran, over the last three nights. Trains from Kazvirt brought ammunition and armored equipment, while armed troops moved through the streets and gathered in shops, including women soldiers.
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Iran
Britain Studies Iran Oil Status Through International Control
London reports Britain weighing a plan for international control of Iran oil resources to resolve the crisis with Russia. The proposal, discussed at high levels, aims to place Iran’s oil under an international body, potentially under the United Nations, to ensure fair proceeds and relieve Tehran of heavy power pressure. The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company holds the sole concession in Iran, spanning 100,000 square miles with Abadan refinery and production of 17 million tons in 1945.
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Hoover's Food Survey Trip Drops Russia From List
Washington AP reports former WW I food administrator Herbert Hoover will lead a hunger mission with plans to visit many nations. Russia was removed from the itinerary after offering France 250000 tons of wheat, signaling less need for American grain. Hoover sails for Paris to begin the tour with European countries and possibly India.
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