Federal Farm Price Revision Being Studied
Washington AP reports a government study on farm price revision. Officials discuss reducing export prices to boost world market movement, subsidizing exports, or tightening production control if current price policies persist. Commodities like cotton and wheat face policy-driven changes amid subsidies and international competition.
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Calcutta Riots Miss American Soldier Reported Missing
Calcutta riots inflamed tension amid a large strike involving 40,000 workers. An American soldier is reported missing as violence escalates with casualties and city officials calling for calm.
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Churchill Bevin Clash in Commons Over Greek Plebiscite
In the Commons, Prime Minister Churchill and Foreign Secretary Bevin clashed over a three year postponement of Greece’s plebiscite on the monarchy. Bevin urged a March vote while Churchill warned a delay would be wrong as it remains a burning issue in Greece. Bevin challenged the ability to run a plebiscite in Greece now and pressed great powers to state clear wishes on territory or bases to ease peace concerns.
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Mrs. Wilbur McEachin Funeral Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilbur McEachin twenty nine who died at her home in Columbia Thursday afternoon after a long illness were held this afternoon at Columbia Baptist Church with the Rev J T Nail of Columbia officiating. Burial followed in the Columbia cemetery Ward Wilson directing. A life long resident of Columbia she was a member of the Columbia Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband her parents Mr and Mrs F D Penuel Columbia two sisters Mrs C M Gadfrey Macon Ga and Mrs J A Gamble Columbia and a brother Liloyd Fennel Columbia. Active pallbearers Bill Lanford Robert Rogers Fred McClenney Otho Wade Forrest Fields Thad McEntrye Honourary Members of Mrs Carl Oakleys Sunday School class.
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Rabbi Wolf Returns To Emanu El Pulpit
Rabbi Alfred Wolf of Temple Emanu El returns to Dsthan after six weeks absence on assignment by the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. He will officiate at Temple Emanu El’s Sabbath Eve service at 8 o’clock tonight.
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World War II Canteen closes and charity fund lasts
After the war the Canteen boards decide to shut down its operation. A foundation is formed with the best million dollars in the treasury to fund veteran aid. A memorable Christmas Eve in 1944 features Bing Crosby and his four sons performing carols for an audience of homesick GIs.
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Dothan Recruiters Tie With Huntsville In State Army Enlistment
Dothan recruiting office and Huntsville office tied for first place in Alabama Army enlistments. Dothan’s quota is 126 men monthly. officials expect a dip as November enlistees meet a November 21 deadline.
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Huntsville
Alabama
Proposals to hand UN controls sparked nuclear debate
The article discusses proposals to place UN oversight on atomic weapons and reports President Truman stating bombs are still manufactured domestically for experimental use. It questions whether assurances were given to Britain about sharing weapons and outlines possible uses for ongoing tests on ships submarines fortifications and related targets.
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Mrs B S Holland Dies In Headland
Mrs R S Holland aged seventy eight died at her Headland route two home after a long illness. Lifelong resident and Roeville Banlist Church member. Funeral Saturday at 11 a m at Roeville Church with Rev Roby J Lee Headland and Rev Mr Kelly Newville officiating. Burial Roeville cemetery. Surviving five daughters two sons ten grandchildren two great grandchildren. Active pallbearers include Hoyt Trolland Billie Skipper Alvin Jones Kenneth Kirkland Roscoe Kirkland.
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Alliances discussed to curb Japanese aggression at Janne conference
Hull disclosed that at the Al- Janne conference President Ran vell had agreed with Prime Minister Chiretnll to take parallel active steps informing Japan of further aggression. He said the original Japanese move into southern Indo China was the overt act transforming the Far East crisis into self defense. Roosevelt's July 26, 1947 order to freeze Japanese assets in its country cited. Chiang Kai-shek reported Japan preparing to attack Kunming. He urged American aid and warning against Japan. Army and Navy advised against armed intervention beyond Flying Tigers, favoring more material aid without a Japan ultimatum.
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Fourth Gen. Shigeru Honjo commits hara-kiri rather than surrender
Government leaders on new criminal list draft labor union and land adjustment bills to be presented to the Diet. The labor law recognizes Japan's right to organize and strike. The farm bill would cap land holdings on Honshu at 12 acres per person with expropriation to enforce division.
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Mrs Estheredge Dies After Long Illness at Ashford
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Fannie Etheredge of Ashford who died at her daughter's home Thursday after a long illness. The service was at Liberty Church with Rev. A Debinger officiating, burial at Taberty Cemetery with Ward-Wilson in charge. She was a lifelong resident and member of Taberty Church. Surviving are four sons and three daughters, plus four sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Active pallbearers included grandsons and local family members.
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German Speech at Obersalzberg on Polish Invasion
The text cites Rytler quoting a Fuehrer speech on August 22 at Obersalzberg about invading Poland. It describes staged attacks in Polish uniforms to provoke war, noting a disdain for world opinion and mentions reactions and interruptions during the stenographic record run.
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Marcus F Newsome Rises Held Today
Funeral services for Marcus Fenelan Newsome fifty of Ozark were held this afternoon at Kingston with Rev Hamp Gunter officiating. Halman Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survived by wife, a daughter Mrs C M Marin Washington DC, mother Mrs J A Newsome Panama City, two sisters Mrs J A Howard and Mrs W H Jones, several nieces and nephews.
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Increased Heating Keeps Firemen Busy Answering Calls
Dothan Fire Department faced a busier than usual morning as colder weather increased heating use. Fire Chief Floyd Harris said crews responded around 8 am to A. A. Parker home at 607 North Oates Street where sparks from a fireplace caused light damage. Another call to Houston Warehouse Co on North Foster Street involved a defective oil heater triggering a sprinkler system, damaging office fixtures. In the afternoon, firefighters battled two grass fires on Headland Avenue and West Newton Street.
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Truman’s 21 point program faces mixed Capitol Hill reception
Number 17 continues with Truman’s effort to woo Congress by polite methods, contrasting Roosevelt’s stern whip approach. He pushed a 21 point program, while committees lag. Republicans retort as Truman tackles three large tasks: domestic unity, foreign relations, and winning Congress to his plan.
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Truman
Congress
Roosevelt
Madrid Tuesday Diary Notes on Local Events
Tuesday entries describe a local gathering at Madrid with several attendees and a focus on community activities. The record notes informal discussions, a small audience, and anticipates upcoming Cottonwood Bath event plans.
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