Plan to end cross country strikes eyed by unions
Report says CIO bers ready to accept a government plan to end the cross country strikes. The plan calls for arbitrate wage demands and a temporary 15 percent pay raise, while the union seeks 30 percent. The cabinet and Labor secretary Schwellenbach were to receive the plan this afternoon, with possible government seizure of refineries if accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Aps
CIO Cil
Tates
Elary
Schwellenbach
Sit Down Strikes Threaten Houston County Telephone Service
Nationwide actions by the National Federation of Telephone Workers threaten to disrupt service in Houston County and nearby areas with a planned sit-down strike. Officials see potential coal and fuel shortages as the strike overlaps with broader labor actions. Local leaders caution that Birmingham and Detroit regions may face impact as energy and telecommunication supplies tighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hae
Houston County
National Federation of Tele- Workers
Jed Lucas
Southern
3. M. Wright
Irman
Alabama State Department
Southern Federation
Birmingham
Alabama
Shhwellenbach
Detroit
Fed
Ional Federation of
Herts
Investigator s Registration r Trophy Arms plea
R hiilips Alcoholic Tax Investigator of Dothan urged discharged veterans and families to register warty firearms at the Internal Revenue Office in Dothan post office. He cited the Firearms Law requiring $200 tax on every transfer and stated that weapons permanently inoperative may be transferred as trophies without tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.hiilips
Dothan
Sector of
Internal Revenue
Enterprise
Tigator
Warles
Mal Revenue
Pffice
al Revenue Department
Chattahoochee River Navigation Start Planned
AP reports U S engineers plan to start construction to make the Chattahoochee River navigable from Columbus to the Gulf. Col H I Collins says a definite design report is due and, once approved, work will begin. Locks and dams number depends on flood conditions and project progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumbus
Chattahoochee
Columbus
Gulf
U. S
H. I. Collins
Mobile
Ala
Army
Big Five Ministers Conference Breaks Down Over Procedure
London reports a Potsdam style clash as Byrnes and Molotov outline diverging views on blanket five power participation in European peace talks. Byrnes says France and China would have a full role, while Stalin's stance suggests they would be barred. Molotov admits disputes but hopes for future cooperation as the council continues work. Bidault insists France must have equal voice with Britain Russia and the U.S. in shaping the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Vyacheslove M. Molotov
Molotov
Byrnes
Truman
Attlee
France
China
Marshal Stalin
Stalin
Georges Bidault
Bidault
Britain
Russia
Congress Ready To Make Further Income Tax Cuts
The House Ways and Means Committee moved beyond the administration plan, voting to cut 12 million low income earners from the tax and adopting a Carlson plan to liberalize exemptions for dependents while reducing surtax rates. The panel did not repeal the normal tax, instead shifting to a broadened exemption structure and lower brackets, aiming for substantial net tax relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ways and Means
Vinson
Vison
Carlson R-Kass
McDowell Named To Alabama Court Of Appeals
Chauncey Sparks appointed Archie M. McDowell, former legal adviser to the governor, to the Alabama Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy left by Judge James Rice. McDowell, an Eufaula attorney, will serve through the 1948 elections and previously represented Barbour County in the State Senate from 1935 to 1939. He is a 1941 University of Alabama graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
API
Chauncey Sparks
Archie M. McDowell
Jegal
Alabama ‘Court of Appeals
James Rice
McDowell
Eufaula
Charles S. McDow
Barbour County
Senate
University of Alabama
Npawes
Sparks
Inter-American Parley Off Move Slaps At Argentina
The Inter-American conference meetings on Oct 12 and Oct 20 were postponed due to Argentina's crisis and siege actions. Observers say the delays mark a step toward freezing Argentina in Western Hemisphere relations, signaling a hemispheric rebuke to the Buenos Aires regime. The United States weighed a stand on postponement as Latin ambassadors suggested delaying the Rio conference to allow better preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janero
Farrell
Argentina
Vargas
Brazil
Buenos Aires
U. S
Washington
Caplin
Dean Acheson
Spurille Braden
Braden
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Momimatrra
Inez
Arseny
Mexico City
Tax Amendment Defeated in Wiregrass Region Ballot
In Wiregrass precincts the constitutional tax amendment was rejected with 455 for and 1,539 against statewide. Beat results varied, with Beat Two showing 277 for and 7 against and Beat Four recording 5 for and 72 against. Absentee votes favored 1 for and 10 against. many rural boxes opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peelertes
Honster
Honster Counsty
Ocean
Houston
Nine
Brat
Henry County
Cubs Pound Out 9700 Victory In Series Opener
Chicago Cubs overwhelmed Hal Newhouser and beat the Detroit Tigers 4 to 0 in the first game of the World Series. The Cubs scored early with an aggressive attack, chase Newhouser from the mound, and added insurance with a late rally highlighted by Patko and Nicholson. Detroit failed to score as Briggs Stadium buzzed with the Cubs’ base running and timely hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Sid Federe
Briggs
Chicago Cubs
Hal Newhouser
Detroit Tigers
Newhouser
Rus
Handy Andy Patka
Bark Nicholson
Llagk
Quiluw
York
Tiger Bhid
Jonson
Lowery Awum
Lowrey
Cavaretta
Johnson
Uard
Pafko
Nicholson
Cavarella
Patko
Livingston
Richards
Webb
Tigers
Jefield
Maud
Borony
Cramer
Hughes
Cagarella
Greenberg
Cullenbine
Borowy
Ernie Pyle Heart With GI's Left In Europe Colm
Ernie Pyle’s last column, found in his pockets after his death, expresses his heart staying with the troops in Europe. He recalls two and a half years of companionship with fallen comrades, the sorrow of mass casualties, and the sense of duty to those still fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Pyle
Europe
Tricie Prye
Te [Stand
Ernie
Pacific
Morey
Alend
Okinawa
Japan
Ardtnnes
M Arthur Warns Japs To Keep Hands Off Korea
General MacArthur warned Japan to stay out of Korean affairs amid tensions over alleged promotions of Japanese officials in southern Korea. US Allied authorities report rising famine fears and civil unrest as Prime Minister Higashi-Kumom lacks a concrete food and fuel plan, while a four power occupation plan for Japan faces scrutiny. Military advances move toward northern Korea as US forces plan deployments. Tokyo grapples with food shortages and mounting protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TORYO /ADP
Micuihor
J Handel and Business
Korea
Russia
United States
Japan
Moscow
Furst
Marihiko Higashi-Kum
Higashi-Kunii
Yormiuni
Rorth
Curnieok
Owas
Biles
Reg
Mylab
Hitkodute
Glory
Dothan Post Office Hope Rises In Congress Bill
A Washington report says a 193 million dollar federal building bill includes 450000 for a new Dothan post office with Abbeville Elba Geneva Hartford Meadland and Samson also listed for smaller post office projects. A survey in 1944 examined Dothan needs and site questions linger as lawmakers weigh the measure and local officials consider future use of existing facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Abbeville
Elba
Geneva
Hartford
Meadland
Samson
Saxon Dothan
United States Engayment Service
Special Gifts Campaign Starts
Special Gifts chair Roy Hall launched the campaign to raise about 14 percent of the 315,150 quota for the combined drive. The campaign runs from next Tuesday through October 3, with local funds distribution and remaining proceeds allocated to the Alabama War Chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galte
Roy
Hall
Tall
U S Asked To Quit Price Production Curbs On Cotton
In Atlanta the Southern cotton textile manufacturers urged the government to lift price and production controls immediately. They argued removal would boost civilian textile supply, raise employment, and aid veterans seeking work. The appeal was in a regulation by the Board of Government of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association, representing Carolina Virginia Georgia and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Colon
Board of Government
The
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
Carolina
Virginia
Georgia
Alabama
Washers and Ironers Price Ceilings Set by OPA
The OPA fixed retail price ceilings for new washing machines and ironers across three zones as of October 15. Zone two covers Georgia with prices from 24.95 to 818.40 and Zone three includes Alabama with ceilings from 20.95 to 109.99. The ranges reflect transportation costs and vary by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Tantomett
Georgia
Alabama
Marines Set to Alter Discharge Scoring System
The Marine Corps announced a change in discharge scoring points for enlisted men and officers, lowering the score from 70 to 60 next Monday. Women’s discharge score remains at 25. Credits toward discharge will continue to reflect service, overseas duty, decorations, and dependency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
APY
Marine Corp
General Yamashita to Stand Trial
Gen Yamashita to face trial in Manila before a U S military commission announced by Gen MacArthur's headquarters. The charges include responsibility for atrocities against Allied forces and civilians, with proceedings open to the public and the defendant allowed to select his own counsel. Trial ordered by Supreme Allied Headquarters under Lt Gen Wilhelm D Styer, final authority with MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TORY
Tarnoyuk
Yaroosuta
U.S
Morgan Ak
Gertene MacArthur
Yamathila
Alsc
Crimea
United State
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Wilhelm D. Styer
Western Pacific
Wby Styer
MacArthur
Yamashita
Para
New Biblad
Ling Conducts Quiz At Kiwanis Meeting
The Kiwanis Club of Dothan held a meeting yesterday with guest Frank Pidgeons and Dr. Pree Stone introduced as a new member. Bruce Flurry announced the membership drive for the Dothan Community Concert would begin October 18 and several club members were listed among the contributors during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Dothan Kina
Rowarn Co
Tang
Houston County
Ana Dathas
Frank Pidgeonds
Chara Kvarniin
Dr. Pree Stone
Kiwaniin
Bruce Flurry
Dothan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Imen
MLE Ney
Sylvanaa Hotel
CIO
U Nm
Philadelphia
L Picke
NEA
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Fred al. Vinson
Doughton
D-Nc
A. M. McDowell
United Nations Organization
United Nations Preparatory Commission
Prrax
Tye
Cavery Sparks
Chicago
Hack
Jobson
Cavarretta
Barony
Detru
Mayo
Callenbine
Outlaw
Dlr
P. Apires
Summers
Jordan Ni
Passsrcia As
Conlon
Mack
Newhorser
Tiger
Quay
Nui Te Cavaretta
Dugnut
Richarda
Newhanser
Ata
Taru
M’arthur
Gen
Ling
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!