Fire injures veteran firefighter at Virginia Carolina Fertilizer blaze
Firefighter George Baker suffered severe acid burns when a burst tank sprayed him during a heavy blaze at the Virginia Carolina Fertilizer warehouse on Acid Plant Hill. Rescuers lowered him from a ladder and he was rushed to hospital as flames were fought with water from both the fire department and the company's system.
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George Baker
Dothan Free Aaarpent
Virginia- Carolina
Baker
Gremen
Dothan
Travel On Six Bus Lines Tied Up By Strikers
The strike by 4000 AFL workers halted Greyhound service east of Chicago into New England and the Southern States. Drivers ticket agents and garage staff walked out after failed conciliation, affecting six lines and many cities. The company planned no substitute drivers.
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Associated Press
Greyhound Bus Lines
Chicago
New England
AFL
Greyhound Lines
New York City
Strike Doubles Up In Atlantic Axis Yet Bus Service Holds
The nationwide bus strike by AFL Amalgamated Street Railway and Motor Coach Employes left workers in New York Chicago Cleveland Columbus Washington Boston and other cities at the midnight deadline but reports from Dothan say no service interruption occurred. Union seeks a quarter cent rise in mileage rate from three quarters of a cent to one cent affecting Central Greyhound New England Greyhound Pennsylvania Greyhound and Canadian Greyhound lines.
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New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Columbus
Washington
Boston
AFL Amalgamated Street Railway and Motor Coach Employes Union
Central Greyhound
New England Greyhound
Pennsylvania Greyhound
Canadian Grey
War Chest Drive boosts funds to $22,749.10 total
The combined Dothan United Charities Chest and Charities Chest office report a $500 increase, reaching $22,749.10 raised so far. The campaign, extended through this week, aims to reach a $30,250 quota with nine agencies sharing $15,150 and the rest allocated to the Alabama War Chest final drive.
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Dothan United Charities Chest
Charities Chest Office
Walter Morris
Alabama War Chest
Kirk Associates Take Over As New Phone Firm Owners
Kirk associates of Moultrie Georgia have taken ownership of the Dothan telephone office and 12 affiliated exchanges in southeast Alabama. The purchase, valued around 1.5 million dollars, places Kirk as president with G R McKelvey remaining general manager. Headquarters move to Dothan will add about 12 employees as offices relocate from Troy after Public Service Commission approval.
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Kirk, Associates
James al, Kirk and
Dothan
Troy
G. R. McKelvey
Standard Telephone and Telegraph Company
Lane Enter
Kirk
Carl B. Kirk
Anna M. Kirk
Marie K. Ferguson
McKelvey
Gordon Person
Alabama Public Service Commission
Mine Union Chief Visits White House
John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, met with President Truman at the White House for about 15 minutes as a delegate to the labor management conference opening Monday. The talks touched on general labor management issues as the War Labor Board winds down.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
White House
United Mine Workers Chieftain
Truman
War Labor Board
Lewis
Labor ’ Management Conference
Senate approves five billion tax cut measure final act
Indonesians attack thin British forces across central and western Java as fighting escalates. British Gurkhas and fighters recapture areas with mortars and air support. Dutch and nationalist leaders meet in Batavia amid talks on recognition of an Indonesian de facto government. Allied figures push for cooperation and a peaceful settlement as talks continue.
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Morton Batavia
Java
IAP
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T Saekarna
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Sucutny
Batavia
Philip Christeson
Nethlands East Indies
Britain
Oreder
Sueklin
Reparations Debate Over Mikado Fortune Assets
Tokyo dispatch reports Mikado personal fortune to fund reparations amid wartime debt and asset seizures. Officials discuss emperor responsibility, with estimates around 106.6 million dollars in liquid assets and jewelry and art being prepared for potential sale. Special American detectives probe war spoils, including maps and Civil War era items, as Japanese authorities press for accounting of wartime expenditures.
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Russell Brines
Tokyo
Washington
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Reparstians Comnieittee
Guy Gavut
Supreme Headquarters
Bo Laurel
Pacentih
Gelivsburg
Japan War Ministry
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U. & Army
Ra Hong
Japan
Kevode
Aish
Leaders Report Victory Loan Drive At $16 056 Mark
Houston County reports Victory Loan drive progress reaching 16056.25 dollars with a goal of 1 155 000 by December 8. County chairman Robert Ramsey urges concentration on E bonds and meeting both the minimum 377 000 and a higher E quota while the Victory Torch stays lit to symbolize the campaign.
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Houton County
Robert Ramsey
Ramsey
Houston County
Baruch urges NSF to guide postwar science policy
Bernard M. Baruch told a Senate committee that the United States should create a national science foundation to coordinate war era science in Germany and Japan. He warned Americans will see continued German and Japanese effort in science and technology until a spiritual rebirth occurs in those nations. He spoke in testimony prepared for a military commerce subcommittee studying aid to science.
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Washington
Bernard, M. Baruch
United States
National Science Foundation
Germany
Japan
Baruch
Senate
Truman Invited To Boykin Preserve
In Biloxi Mississippi, Rep Boykin says President Truman may visit a deer and turkey hunt at Boykin’s Mackintosh game preserve in Washington County Alabama. The owner says he invited the President and plans are discussed pending emergencies.
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Troaman
Alataria
Boykin
Tao
Mackintosh
Ala
Washington County
Truman
Halloween Pranksters On Dothan Streets Backlash
Local Halloween pranks in Dothan left overturned trash cans and strewn garbage in residential streets. Public health and safety head Clyde Lb. Coe noted added work for garbage collectors as crews feared mistaken theft. The mischief extended downtown with chalk and crayon marks on display windows and damaged sidewalls marked with sticks.
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Dothan
Corranisdinger
Clyde Lb. Coe
Public Health and Safety
Cegrimassinet
Cot d. Barhape
Remin Veteum
Four Killed in Jewish Arab Fighting Amid Broad clashes
Dispatches say four people were killed in fighting between Jewish and Arab groups near Jerusalem. British forces reported casualties including one soldier dead and another wounded, plus two Palestine railway workers killed in the incidents at Yaifa and Jaffa harbors.
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Yaifa
Jaffa
Palestine
Palestine Railway
German Poll Shows Belief Staff Chiefs Should Be Absolved
A fragmented poll of prominent Germans reveals mixed views on leadership absolution and postwar accountability. Respondents largely blame wartime leaders and authorities, with some advocating leniency while others condemn propaganda and sacrifices.
Body Of Baby Found In Overseas Mailing Package
Berkeley California police investigate a disturbing case after a baby’s body was discovered in an overseas mailing package. Officials report the delivery was intercepted and the infant’s remains were found wrapped in paper with a ribbon. The department is pursuing leads and reviewing dispatch records to identify the sender and motive.
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Poten
Haley
Vestern
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Arnall Aids Noted Chain Gang Fugitive Amnesty
Georgia governor Arnall helps a famed Chain Gang fugitive gain amnesty despite a long run from justice. The case centered on statements before the parole board about guilt and past crimes, with political drama surrounding Arnall’s dramatic appearance and the fugitive’s now uncertain fate.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Robert Hihath Sturns
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Persed
O Geordia
Ehare
Thas
Barry
New Jersey
Jung Osterss
Army corralling Nazi bank Hear's Army Corralling Nazi Bank Hear's
Deputy director of the UO signals investigations into cartels and banks amid wartime pressure. He outlines measures and cautions about disruptions to the economy as authorities pursue financial networks linked to the occupation and war effort. Names of banks and firms are cited as targets of scrutiny and possible reforms.
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Mixuas
Ter Laeitig der Bueek
Lowe Bank der Faeuteriee Arbret
Army Readies 198000 GI s For Return From Pacific
Army prepares 198000 GIs for homeward transit from the Pacific theater. Naval headquarters announces 66000 landings today at San Francisco, San Pedro, and Sta Vevo, with 100000 more en route aboard transports. Rear Admiral Henry S. Ken serves as commander of Division 24, detailing ships to bring veterans back to the United States from Okinawa Japan the Marianas and the Philippines.
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Tax reduction bill awaits Truman signature in White House
The Senate passed a 5.92 billion tax cut bill sending it to President Truman for signature. The measure lowers income taxes, reduces corporate taxes and the excess profits levy, and delays some scheduled taxes while freezing Social Security payroll tax at its current rate for 1944. It also leaves unchanged taxes on furs and cosmetics.
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Senate
Tru- Wal dssiRtitudee
Turaday
China Communists Deplore US Role in Civil Strife
A semi official Chinese dispatch from Chongqing protests United States influence in China during civil conflicts. It notes plans for a large state withdrawal by tomorrow and a complete pullout by May 1, cites Soviet actions in Manchuria, and quotes Premier Chiang Kai-shek’s cabinet pledging no need for US troops to maintain order.
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Fem Uti
Faday
Manchuria
Pave 1
Houns
Dixc
United States
China
Etter
City Privilege License Sales Decline Shocks Local Officials
City and county privilege license renewals closed with a drop in 1945-46. City records show about 16 licenses sold through yesterday, down from around 60 last year, while the probate office logged 1,544 licenses. County licenses were roughly 1,700 the prior year, with delinquent buyers facing penalties and late fees today.
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Hellshat
Sheriff Absolved In Negro Lynching
Madison County grand jury absolves Sheriff Loonie To Davis of responsibility in the October death of Jesse James Payne. Payne, a Black man, was taken from a county jail and shot. Gov. Millard Caldwell released no comment after receiving the report. A second grand jury investigated the murder and found no evidence identifying the killer.
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Madison, Fla
Loonie To
Davis
Madison County
Jesse James Payne
Millard Caldwell
Tallahassee
Payne
Muader
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