Let There Be Light and Quotes From The Times
A mixed 1945 newspaper page fragment includes a church ad, subscription rates, and a Bible quote. It quotes Thomas Jefferson and a Bible verse, along with a Norfolk style presses line. The fragment mentions Associated Press content and global city addresses, plus a note on misstatements of fact. The tone is archival and devotional with interleaved ad and publicity copy.
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Wemeer Associated Press
Shoreigh
Belly-Smith CO
Waterman
Expensive Walking Proposal Sparks Postwar Debate
Postwar lawmakers consider a 10 600 mile system of foot trails. General Fleming opposes citing highway space and practicality. Representative Hoch argues hikers seek a pioneer feeling and support for a 10 000 mile jaunt. Critics call it a waste of federal funds.
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Congress
House Roads Committee
Philip B. Fleming
Federal Works
Rep. Hoch
Pennsylvania
Maj
Flercing
Kit Carson
Daniel Boone
Gen. Fleming
Federal
The Tax Tokens Controversy In Alabama
The state weighs ending sales tax tokens as Attorney General McQueen advises the Revenue Commissioner that regulation could discontinue tokens but only with no legal change. The token plan, already in 22 states, would tax one and two cent denominations while exempting purchases under a dollar. It won endorsement from the State Legislative Council and was proposed in the last session but rejected.
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Alabama
William N McQueen
Revenue
H. G. Dowling
Revenue Department
Legislatue
State Legislative Council
Public discourse on taxes and Japan war stance
The text debates McQueer’s tax bracket plan and sales tax reform while contrasting wartime attitudes toward Japanese prisoners. It notes shifting sentiments in Tokyo toward returning prisoners, then contends Nagano’s claim about Pearl Harbor and treachery. Also mentions labor protests and rapid aviation tech developments of the era.
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Nagano
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Byrnes Peace Front Plans Face Congressional Cutback
A harsh review of the State Department push for a Department of Peace shows Secretary Byrnes seeking to raise diplomatic wages and create new bureaus to spread goodwill. The House Appropriations Committee, led by Clarence Cannon, slashed the funding, threatening the initiative while War and Navy departments retain broad funding. Navy Captain Slattery’s use of planes for leisure trips and an athletic specialist assigned to his children draw scrutiny amid broader Navy morale concerns.
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Wien
Orpanrauaa
Department of Peace
Ars
Dammy Byres
Texan
Tne
Office of War T
USA
Byrnes
State Department
Congress
Mouse Appropriations Committee
Clarence Cannon
Truman
Missouri
War and Navy Departments
NAVY
W. J. Slattery
Banana River
Fla
Bntish Bahaman Island
King the Navy
Slattery
Rob
Beal
Beat
Forrestal
Annapost
Miagoriie
Annapolis
Cela
Ramie Tan
Kevin
Waban Lefer Mead Teatro Yen
Abe Navy
Tesatdlan
Dianhard Tayssed
Yaa
Lbo
CIA
Senate
Vepe PV
Pesan
Dee
Willis
Alys
Happy
Congress and Governors in Kentucky and Independence News
A letter from Governor Wills fuels intrigue as A B Chandler faces retirement on Oct 31 2945 amid Roosevelts era shifts. Congress absenteeism becomes a topic as only five of 425 House members attend a session while Rayburn presides. Independence Missouri eyes a modernized post office with a 3900000 plan and seeks a new federal building, reflecting local pride and federal funding debates.
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Wills
A. B. Chandler
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Alben Barkley
Barkley
Congress
Washington
House of
Rayburn
House
Claire Hoffman
Michigan
White
Maine
Senate
Independence
Truman
Postwar views mix football glory with city planning
The column blends praise for American football and postwar vigor with calls for bold leadership. It critiques Truman handling of strikes, touts Calhoun’s wisdom on policy, and urges building a new City Hall to meet rising postal and municipal needs in a reshaped postwar era.
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Aimeica
Dothan Growth Draws In Residents and Businesses
Local columnist notes more people CONINE to Dothan and seek permanent homes while demand for hiring grows. He reflects on Camp Rucker changes, praises the city’s bright future, and cheers returning veterans, young lawyers, and steady farm life as spring work begins. He urges keeping a balanced pace and occasional rest.
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Dothan
Verfe
Napier Field
Sunday Radio Schedule Includes Prophecy and School Lesson
Field notes list WAGF radio Sunday segments like Of Prophecy, Sunday School lesson preview, Song and Prayer, Modern Comment, and church service readings. The record also mentions various programs and personalities amid a broader broadcast lineup. A quotation critiques domestic policy boldness versus handling atomic issues and questions Truman's Southern identity, referencing FEPC and a Washington conference.
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WAGF
MBS
AP News
Cranford
O—Martins
Houston
MRA
Jack Texgarden
Orch
Alexander
Mediation Board
Mystery Fun With American News MM
A playful item notes a quirky event titled Fun With Mystery at an American venue. Readers are invited to explore puzzles, games, or surprises, with organizers emphasizing lighthearted engagement and community amusement.
Sunday Radio Schedule Mixes Shows and Guests
The listing outlines a Sunday evening radio program with varied streams. Highlights include Charlie McCarthy and Martin Hurt Bealah at 1:00, Fred Allen's Show at 1:30, a 1:55 News segment, and 8:15 Hollywood musics with James Melton among other acts. A late night variety and news hour closes the broadcast slate with The Alaska Highway tiles long.
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Charlie McCarthy
Beer Martin Hurt
Bealah
Spe
Fred_ Allen
Abe
Crima
Gaupe
Walter Wincherl
Hollywood
Mratery Tinga
Albora
James Melton
Annumary Cheigg
Jimesie Fidler
Phil Spitalny
Ona
Phil Baker
Theatres Guilds
Parkyle
Freddie Mertagh
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Merchan
Tokyo
Osami
Thavari
Tredehory
Sitney Willand
Chigrese
Evry Tung
Sidney
United States
Erry
Drew Peasson
Southern
Edgar C. Finde
Roger T. Sermon
Sermon
Oeoy Hall
Yizan
Nero
Rome
Mr. Truman
John Lewis
iSouth Carol
Calhoun
Oregon
Warney
Galbraith
WEA bin
Guy Hardwick T
William Espy
J. R. Bradley
Ley
Barbour County
Russia
FEPC
Marie Robert
Lee
Nick
Berkeley
Houston Marble Works
Wie
AP News MM
Precision
SUIL
Foster
Stephens Service CO. GH. Stephens
Speigner
Old Fairgreends
Ramsey's
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Leral Mad Long Dixie Transit & Storage Co
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