Chiang's Regime By Communists
AP report describes a Maoist victory in North China with 70 000 Nationalist troops involved and top generals Ma Fah Wu and Kao Shu Hsun captured or killed. It notes Kuomintang retreat southward, fighting in northern Henan and Hopeh, and Secretary Byrnes announcing Marine withdrawals from China within a month amid growing Chinese faction tensions.
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Spescer
Moodsa Chungeing
Jai - Shek
Kuomintang
Topield
Washington
Sik
Chungking
Fah Wu
41St
Kao Shu Hsun
Eighth Army
Tzeh' Tien
North China
Iecesses
Honan
Hopeh
Byrne
China
Tientsin
Byrnes
Peiping
Tsingtao
Chinwangtao
Gulf of Chihli
Jehol
White House
Dothan Receives 20 More Carloads of Coal for Winter
Arthur Johnson of the City Chamber of Commerce announced that Dothan has been allotted 20 additional carloads of coal for this winter after negotiations with the Solid Fuels Administration. The 1000 tons will be shared among five local coal dealers, with distribution details to follow.
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Dothan
Arthur Johnson
City Chamber of Commerce
Commerce Chamber
Johnson
Howard J. Thomas
The
Solid Fuels Administration
Nathan
Kentucky
Alabama
McLauchlin Elected Kiwanis President
P. B. McLauchlin was elected President of the Dothan Kiwanis Club for 1948 at the Houston Hotel. New officers include J. P. Culver as 1st Vice President Fred Moseley as 2nd Vice President and T. A. Shealy as Board of Directors chairman.
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P. B. McLauchlin
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Houston Hotel
J. P. Culver
Fred Moseley
T. A. Shealy
C. H. Poitevint
C.S Collins
White King
H. K. Martin
Maston O'néal
C. W
Police Believe Lost Dickie Kidnapping Victim
Inspector Joseph Desigan reports a missing child possibly abducted near Park Merred. Mrs Mildred Beer of a southwest San Francisco suburb called police after two men forced entry, knocked her down, and took the boy. Radio squad cars chased leads as suspects fled toward Skyline Boulevard in a dark late model sedan.
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Dickie
Joseph Desigan
Mildred Seer
Lata Tor
Gee
Alear
Mrs. Beer
San Prancisco
Donegan
Children Lead Victory Bond Drive In Dothan and County
Dothan and Houston County school children plan an intensified drive to raise Victory Bond sales led by G H Jordan of Rehobeth High School. Robert Ramsey reports daily E series sales at $7,443.75, pushing total to $56,815 for E and $75,906 for other series yesterday, with overall bonds at $131,815. County quota stands at $1,135,000 and E quotas total $737,960. results from post offices and banks are expected over the weekend. Ramsey urges investment to aid returning soldiers, noting up to $300 per man and potential multi‑billion impact as armed forces reduce. War terminations anticipated to require about $2,000,000,000 to ease reconversion.
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Dothan
Houston County
G. H. Jordan
Rehobeth High School
Robert Ramsey
Ramsey
County Commissioner Cannot Hold Other Public Job
Montgomery AP The attorney general ruled that a county commissioner cannot hold another public job. AG William N. McQueen answered Chairman Floyd Forman of the Macon Board of Revenue who asked if a commissioner aiming to become superintendent of construction in the county farm to market road program could take the post.
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Montgomery AP
Attorney General's Office
William N. McQueen
Floyd Forman
Macon Board of Revene
American Soviet Differences Bar Program Success
Washington reports continued friction between the United States and Soviet Union over Japan Turkey and atomic energy. Molotov rejected a proposed Allied Tokyo control agency while Byrnes resisted further concessions. The Dardanelles issue and postwar bases potential raise tensions as Truman Altman and King prepare to meet aboard the Potomac.
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Jobn M. Lightower
Washington
Moscow
Japan
Turkey
Molotov
Tokyo
Far Eastern Advisory Commission
Molotoy
State Byrnes
United States
Dardanelles
Russia
Truman
Altige
Britain
MacKenzie King
Canada
Byrnnes
Byrnes
White House
Mr Truman
Chain Store License Fees Move to Probate Office
Probate Judge Saxon P. Poyner announced a change authorizing the transfer of chain store license payments from the State Department of Revenue to the probate office. Fees due January 1 cover three-fourths of a year for delinquent accounts on February 3, with annual scaling for multiple stores and exemptions for gas stations, ice houses, and certain restaurants.
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State Department of Revenue
Saxon P. Poyner
Poyner
Hearing on Universal Military Training Ends in Dispute
The House Military Committee faced a dispute over delaying action on universal military training. Rep Short demanded a deferment, alleging procedural issues, while Sec. Patterson argued the program is vital due to atomic developments and would cost billions annually.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
IAP
House
Short
Tomorr
Roberts P. Patterson
Truman
Serai
Kilday
Romanian Troops Fire On Crowds In Royal Square
Romanian troops opened fire on demonstrators in the Royal Square in Bucharest amid King Mihai’s birthday celebrations. Reports say casualties occurred as crowds blocked entrances before the palace opened. The monarch has refused to sign decrees by Soviet-backed Prime Minister Petru Groza, delaying edicts.
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Bucharest
Romania
Tne
Mihai
Perelmier Petru Groza
Jogedhedas
Groza
Americans See Five Year Path To Japan Reforms
AP foreign editor Glenn Babb reports from Tokyo that many authorities expect Japan's occupation to yield militarism eradication and a democratic system within three to five years with about 200000 Allied troops. They foresee economic recovery and Japan becoming a cooperative member of the world, though some Japanese remain pessimistic and fear a longer occupation.
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Glenn Babb
Associated Press
Orient
Babb
Asia
New York
Jeng
China
Tokyo
Japan
General MacArthur
Premer Shidehara
Glenn Bare
America
Art
City Financing State Branch Laboratory To Prevent Closing
The Duban State Branch Laboratory remains open with city funding after staffing and salary disputes clouded prospects of closure. City Commissioner Clyde L. Coe cited state actions and salary supplements as key to keeping the unit operational pending a Birmingham meeting on closing plans.
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State Branch Laboratory
Duban
State Board of Censors
Birmingham
Oan New 28
City Commission
Clyde L. Coe
Coe
State Health Department
Annie Irwin Cooper
Cooper
Cowper
Hreau
Samuel R. Dawson
Cirector
Laboratories
Health Department
BF. Austin
Damon
Austin
Daron
Cur
Coesid der
Damen
Sakery
Coc
Coe Vail
Fay Austin
Geriat
Uber
Poe
Postoffice To Close Half Day On Monday
The post office will operate a half day on Monday with one home delivery in the morning and one parcel post delivery later. Skeleton staff will handle limited window service.
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Aberkanwe
Arenathe
Anoney Alder
Postoffice
Employment Service Office Closed for Armistice Day
The United States Employment Service will be closed all day Monday in observance of Armistice Day. L. H. Kirk, manager of the office, reported today.
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United States Employment Service
L. H. Kirk
Truman Wage Price Proposals Rebuffed in Detroit
CIO to charge General Motors with Wagner Act violation over wage demands. Walter Reuther to file in Detroit NLRO office. Reuther says GM refused to bargain despite 30 percent wage increase request and cost of living proposal. Government conciliators to be named as negotiations stay deadlocked. GM had not commented.
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APH
Ace Workers S
General Motors Corp
Walter TP. Reuiher
Uaw-Cio
Detroit
National Labor Relations Office
Reuuther
Reuther
General Mators
General Motors
Reuthers
British Plan to Disarm Indonesians in East Java Declared
An ultimatum delivered to Indonesian authorities by British Major General E C Manbergh states Allied troops will enter Surabaya and surrounding areas in East Java to disarm what is described as a lawless mob and restore normal life. The notice signals a broader Allied policy of evaluating nationals and pursuing disarmament of Indonesian forces amid rising tensions.
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Batavia
Tad
Pan Tadone
Sovrkavan
Mel Th
Broilaur Craft
Pirbady
Java
Tanke
Turkey Trimmings On Gi Holiday Menu
A fragment recalls a kitchen scene with GI Joe soldiers and a Fourth of July meal. The text mentions cranberry sauce, creamed potatoes, peas, and salad, describing foods served to troops and a casual holiday gathering.
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Turkey
Atlanta
Pearl Harbor Committee Ordered to Gather All Information
The White House instructed federal departments and agencies to supply the Pearl Harbor inquiry committee with any information in their possession. The memorandum authorizes employees to disclose knowledge even if not previously authorized, and directs voluntary reporting of information not previously disclosed to investigators. The directive covers all personnel in all departments and agencies, military or civilian, whether or not they are summoned to testify.
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Washington
API
Howse
Frealdeat Treman
Pearl Harbor
Federal Department
Fetni Chie
Sarl
Aleo
Department
Congresstonal
Perasna
Armed Services
Soint
Chinese Communists Demand Apology From U S Commander
Chinese Communist leaders in Yenan demand Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer apologize for alleged US interference in China. They call for compensation and for government troops to withdraw from Red-dominated areas as part of a peace condition.
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Chungking
Albert C. Wedemeyer
U. S
China
Medialin
Wedemeyer
Yenan
Chow En - Lai
Yennan
Kuomintang
Porte
Hulutan
Yngkow Newchwengs
Reda
Oewomen
Chiang Kaishek
Inter
Washington
Yenun
New Chine Daily News Rind
Inakbon
Chi Teh
Yeh Cfang-yir
Mtmander
Eighth Army
Chefon
Shantung Peninsula
Chinwanglag
Eighth Route Army
Tientain
Antweh
Tayyied Aut Shanosi
Admiral Warns Single Unit Command Could Lose War
Vice Admiral Charles McCooke testified to the Senate Military Committee that a single U S department for Army and Navy might have delayed or prevented victory in the war. He warned that chief navy decisions face isolation from field forces under such a plan and urged a more integrated approach.
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Washington
Ait
Charles McCooke
U.S. Army
Navy
Senate
Cooke
al Hia
United States
U. S. Chiefs of Staff
War Department
Navy. Wider the Plan, He Said, the Chief of Naval Operations
Steel Firm Stands on Wages Until Plea Answered
President Truman’s labor talks hit a snag as United States Steel Corp led by Ben Fairless refused to resume wage discussions until a wage price policy is clarified. Fairless warned that if wages rise, more price increases may follow and demanded assurances from the Office of Price Administration that any raise would be matched with price ceilings. CIO leader Philip Murray pressed to restart negotiations, while lawmakers pursued anti strike measures and a full employment bill. The dispute underscored tension between labor and management on industrial peace amid wartime conditions.
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Sterling F
Mr. Truman
OPA
Fairless
T Corporation
Philip Murray
CIO
United Stee Workers
Schwellbach
Moray
Truman
Snd
Schwellenbach
Farcler
Murray
Militar Committee
Management Lab
Mosher
National Associat of
Paweful
Car and Bus Service Resumes After Capital Strike Ends
Street car and bus service returned to normal in the capital as wage talks resumed after a strike. Workers demanded a 30 cent hourly raise while clashing with nonunion and AFL groups across industries on the Pacific coast and in Akron. Officials reported idle work forces and widespread disruptions as negotiations continued.
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Prees
Wiushington
Captal Transit Co
Goodyear Tire & Rubber C
Akron
CLO United Rubber
Pacific Coast
CIQ Tun
AFL
AFL Lumber
CIO
Pacific Pulp and Paper Industry
Oregon
Forma
Washington
AFL International Brhood
Brotherhood of
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Nationals
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Kiwanis
Dickie Tum Suden
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Fepal Seeton
Joseph D. Keenan
MacArthur
Shidehara
Korea
Lapavese
Amica
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