Truman asks Congress to restore rationing and price controls
President Truman proposes a ten point program labeled drastic measures to curb inflation and halt rising prices while expanding wartime controls. He urges continued voluntary efforts and calls for authority to ration important consumer goods impose price ceilings and regulate production and distribution as part of a Europe relief package.
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Truman
Congress
Washington
Europe
Wile
Pelman
Santa Promises To Visit Dothan Parade
The Eagle reports a letter from a Santa Claus participant in the Tri-State Kiddie Parade. Santa explains he will be in the parade during his Southern pre Christmas tour and will not compete for prize money.
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Santa
Dothan
Gang
Lota Furida
Georgia
Seattle
Waoh
Santa Claus
Child Born Now May Live To Age Of 1060
New York AP reports Dr. Edward L. Bortz president of the American Medical Association says a child born today could reach 100 with proper care and modern medical knowledge. He notes rising longevity with 65 plus share up 35 percent as the population grows seven percent in ten years.
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New York
Edward L. Bortz
American Medical Association
Bortz
United States
Mobile
Ala
Jesse W. Routte
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of
Jamaica
N. Y
South
Routte
Napier Fire Department Cut to Two Men As Talks Continue
City Commissioner Jim Brennan said Napierfield fire service may be kept if residents agree to a cost share. The department is reduced from four to two 24 hour shifts with one on duty, while negotiations with industries and a possible assessment on users are pursued. If no plan emerges the department could be closed.
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Jim Brennan
Napier Field
Brennan
Napier
Weekend police report records 70 arrests in Dothan area
A total of 70 arrests were made in Dothan and Houston County over the weekend. City police clocked 60 arrests, county officers nine, and the highway patrol one. This contrasts with 33 arrests the prior weekend amid police notes of a notably quiet period.
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Dothan
Houston County
Iwce
Highway Patrol
Cnet
Eddie D Kelley
Royalty Gathers In London For Princess Rites
London AP reports a royal assembly for Princess Elizabeth’s wedding events with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth presiding. Thousands gather around Windsor and central London venues as pre wedding rites proceed amid palace security and pageantry.
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Romania
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Ashford Man Injured In Scooter Crash
An Ashford man, Andess Lonn, 54, sustained a fracture after a scooter collision with a car east of Ashford. Lynn was injured, transported, and described as critically hurt. Police noted the trailer caused only a single rub mark. another fatality occurred nearby when a car hit a mule on Highway 44.
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Lynn
Astanrd
Venice
Lynn S
Cook
Patromen
James W Kiesser
Slocomb
Highway 44
Dothan
Kreiser
Indian African dispute aired amid postwar tensions in South Africa
Fragmentary report covers a debate involving Indian and African communities, with references to leaders and incidents in South Africa. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece notes discussions on policy, movement, and responses among groups and authorities.
County Board Sets Meeting On Road Improvements
The Houston County Board of Revenue will meet tomorrow at 10 o clock to consider bids on grading machinery for county roads and related road work. Probate Judge Albert Logue announced the postponement of the road machinery discussion to Tuesday.
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Houston
Abert Logue
Freech Crisis Deepens as Ramadier Consideres Departure
Fragmentary report outlines a political crisis at Freech with Ramadier possibly resigning. Text hints at internal strife, external pressures, and unnamed factions, mentioning high level discussions and potential policy shifts.
General Meyers Held Owner Of Aviation Firm
A damaged obituary style item notes General Meyers as owner of an aviation company. The article references his alleged connection to Air Reserve activities and possible investigations. It mentions the firm’s status and a September deadline, urging readers to consult page two for further details.
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General Meyers
Australian Government Strengthens Police To Curb Disorders
The government pledges expanded policing to maintain order amid unrest. Officials cite enhanced public safety measures and rapid deployment as key steps while resisting calls for broader curbs or emergency powers.
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Ralian
Auto collision injures Rimcon amid street crash
Police report Walker rear ended a vehicle at the CW Main and Woodland intersection causing injuries to Rimcon. Walker faced arrest on charges of assault and hit and run as bystanders noted he failed to stop after the crash. Officers observed the property damage as light.
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Droen Baner Tulband
Kdade Walder
Packard Negro
Main
Woodland
Deveoder
Walker
Cacscom
Labor Secretary Urges Wage Increase in Industry Probes
Labor Secretary Lewis B. Schellenbach urged Congress to raise the national minimum wage to 75 cents and provide tax relief to prevent business decline. He testified before a House subcommittee, arguing higher wages support consumer demand and avert factory layups amid rising costs. He blamed past wage constraints and noted recommended wage provisions to cover workers not currently in covered occupations.
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Washington
Lewis B. Schellenbach
Congress
Screen Actors Told To Disavow Reds
Screen Actors urged to publicly disavow the film Reds amid a political climate. Names and positions referenced include party leaders and potential offices, with mention of actors facing scrutiny and party alignment amid hearings and public statements.
Two Million Pounds of Ammunition Explode at U S Depot in Japan
A blast at a U S ammunition depot in Japan triggered a widespread fire and damaged surrounding area. Troops from the Filth Cavalry were alerted and two divisions reported evacuations. one officer sustained a superficial leg wound.
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Japan
Ameriean
Stanford H.cns
Philadel
Thtier
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