Lighted Torch Signals Victory Drive Starts in Houston County
A Victory Torch lighted on the county courthouse lawn opened Houston County’s drive to raise 1 155 000 in war bonds over six weeks. Private George Dennis of Dothan touched off the flame, pledging furloughs and soldiers’ return as the campaign aims to fund care for the sick and wounded and repatriate veterans.
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Ater
Liguston
Dothan
George Dennis
Germany
Lawson General Hospital
Avlanta
Robert Ramsey
County War Finance Committee
Houston County
Ramsey
Dennis
Doihan
B.R. Peuus
C. M. Ling
F. A. Flowers
C. ©. Bennett
Clyde Levern
G. H. Jordan
Raymond Spann
Nat Faulk
E. Brown
Reuben Wright
Ashford
Ivey Charobers
Columbia
John T. White
Cottonwood
Sparks Approves Architect Contracts For State Building
Governor Chauncey Sparks, chairing the State Building Commission, signed final architect contracts totaling over 1 million dollars for urgent projects at Bryce Hospital Tuscaloosa Partlow State School Montevallo and Talladega Institute for the Deaf and Blind. New plans outline dormitories and facility expansions to serve hundreds of patients and students.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Chauncey Sparks
State Building Commission
John M. Gallalee
Hayse Tucker
Bryce Hospital
Tuscalooga
Bryce
Partiow State School For
Tuscaloosa
Colony Farm
Alabama College
Montevallo
Talladega Institute For Deaf and Blind
Sugar Shortage Under Scrutiny Opens congressional probes
In Washington AP reports a two way inquiry formed in Congress as one House committee opened a probe into sugar production problems and another planned study of the situation. Chairman Granger of the House Agriculture subcommittee announced hearings on production with aims to boost next year’s output.
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Washington
Congress
House
Granger
Utah
House Agriculture Subcommittee
Japan and Britain in bitter dispute and Japan’s hope
The article reports growing tension between Indonesia and Britain, while Japan sees potential to reintegrate into world society. It notes Truman’s foreign policy speech as a basis for optimism, with figures like Marquis Koichi Kido and Emperor Hirohito discussed. MacArthur orders restoration of a Christian curriculum at St Paul’s University and demands accountability for 81 schools.
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Tokyo
Japan
Truman
Nippon
Marquis Koichi Kido
Hirohito
To-man
Kido
Mikado
Yeng Truman
Yomiuri Hachi
Imperial Household
Yamauri
Diet
Potsdam
MacArthur
St Paul's Episcopal University
Forces Battling At Big Naval Base Near Soerabaja
British Indian troops battle Indonesian Nationalists at Soerabaja naval base Batavia reports siege declared and overrun fears. President Soekarno flew toward Soerabaja to halt fighting while British authorities warn of advancing occupation and escalation before Dutch Indonesian peace talks.
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Batavia
Java
Soerkarno
Soerabaja
Naval
Suderman
Free Indonesian Radio
Moesiop
Soekarno
Soebardjo
Amie Sjarifuddin
Hubertus J. van Mook
War Crimes Court Plans Procedure
The International War Crimes Tribunal opened a two day session to lay down rules of procedure for trying 23 of Germanys top ranking war leaders. It will set a date for arraignment about ten days before the trial set for November 20. All four powers have full staffs and preparations proceed. None of the defendants in Nuernberg jail know co defendant Ley died by his own hand.
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Mernberg
International War Crimes Tribunal
Germany
Goering
Fairy
Wyers Bayer
Andig
Nuernberg
Robert
Dr. Ley
Burton C. Andis
British Dock Strike Enters Fifth Week Strain in London
London 43,000 dock workers held a fifth week strike demanding government action as a bread rationing warning was issued. Education Minister Ellen Wilkinson warned prolonged stoppage could force bread rationing this winter, a step not seen since wartime days.
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London
IAP
Great Britain
Lance
Mise Ellen Wilkinson
Education
Publisher Fears U S May Lose Peace
Berlin dispatch reports Arkansas and Texas publisher Giyoe ke Palmer warns the United States may withdraw occupation troops too quickly from Germany risking loss of peace. He decries replacements as green noncombatants unfamiliar with Germany and vulnerable to German propaganda.
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Berlin
Giyoe Ke Palmer
Arkansas
Texas
United States
Germany
Palmer
Heavy fighting in China civil war with high casualties
Reports from North China describe intense clashes between Chinese Communist forces and government troops. Government officials claim 15,000 plus casualties for the Reds in the Changchi area as fighting disrupts rail lines and bridges.
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China
Spencer Moosa Chungring
Yen Hsi-shan
Shansi
Chungking
Changchil
Yen
Fatal Crash Near Abbeville Kills Driver and Child
Two killed and five hurt when a car rammed a parked truck on Alabama Highway. The driver Henry Welch of Columbus Georgia and his four year old daughter died. Ernest Anthony of Columbus was severely injured along with four others, one critically. The parked truck operator Claude Brock waited for help as flares burned.
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Here
Alabama
J. KR. Weed
Henry Welch
Columbus
Nat
Welch
Eufaula
Ernest Anthony
Patolman
Amorolla Braser
Patminan Weed
Claude Brock
Duthan
Yamashita War Crimes Trial Opens in Manila
A survivor testified four Japanese sailors under Lt General Tomoyuki Yamashita killed and wounded numerous women and children at a Red Cross aid station during last February’s raid. The trial began amid heavy guards as prosecutors seek to press charges and the defense sought a postponement.
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Manila
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Philippner
Red Cross
Paithcina Abad
Apad
Yamashita
High Commissioner's
Truman
United States Supreme Court
Robert M. Kerr
Portland
Ore
Two German War Prisoners Escape County Camp
Two German prisoners of war escaped Saturday night from the Headland Highway camp, crawling through a wire fence in a dimly lit section. FBI official R J Abatiechio released details. authorities across Alabama, Georgia, and Florida were alerted. The pair, Gerhard Bejiet and Alfred Lungwitz, were last seen at bed check Sunday morning. both described as 25 and 18 years old with blue eyes and blond hair. Bloodhounds were used. one tramp was caught. The camp on Headland Highway was then closed and prisoners moved to a Tennessee facility.
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Tixhway
R. J. Abatiechio
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Alabama
Georgia
Flords
FBI
Gerhard Be Jiet
Alfred Lunguitz
Lungwaalz
Javate Gfhr
Ihaz
Tennessee
Ronnecheon
Red Cross Aid In War Captives Life Revealed
Lt Col John J. Martin details Red Cross aid during nearly three and a half years as a POW in Japan, noting parcels provided food, soap, medicine, and news from home. He recalls monthly to quarterly box intake, hospital setup in Kobe, and improvements after mid-1944 as American air raids intensified.
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John J. Martin
Hin
Usieka
Nippon ‘Lines
Kobe
Japa
Auto workers reject 45 hour week plan
CIO United Auto Workers leader R. J. Thomas says he was summoned to a White House conference amid a stalemate with General Motors over a proposed 45 hour work week. GM President Wilson questioned the feasibility of a 44 or 45 hour schedule and a wage increase, while UAW-CIO members threaten a strike to back the demand.
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Detroit
R. J. Thomas
CIO
United Auto Workers
Ieneral Motors
Whi-Hoar Weels
Thun
White House
Tha
Thomas
Washington
General Motors
C. EB Wilson
Motors
Fronian
Webuan Pechonag
Furtung Vetsus
Waller PL Reuther
TAW - Cio
Corporation
Unin
Reuter
Ura
Wada
Crewe
UAW - Cio
Wilson
Victory Loan Drive Seeks 11 Billions
The Victory Loan drive launches nationwide with a goal of 1 billion in bonds. Secretary Vinson urges public support in a broadcast as volunteers join the campaign to fund the war effort. Prominent figures including Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Gen. Jonathan Wainwright, Lieut. Col. James S. Devereux, and Adm. William F. Halsey Jr. participate in ceremonies and promotional efforts as the drive runs through December 8.
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Washington
Talion
Sax Talhon
Kol Ity Genidoff Saxt
Treseury Vinson
Nniah
Franklin OD. Roosevel
Jonathan Wainwright
Bataan and
Corregidor
James P. S. Devereux
Wale Island
Wiliam F. Halsey, Jr
Nation's Strike Idle Reaches 345000 Jobs Lost
The strike surge stretches across industries with 345000 workers idle as AFL CIO unions press wage demands. Akron Rubber Co and San Francisco area plants report significant layoffs while Western Union and General Electric facilities join the walkouts. CIO plans further filings as agitation spreads among steel and metal sectors.
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Vonching
Akron
Rubber Co
Joduetiun
San Feandhers
AFL
Notunist
Lacar Arlafons Board
Niver
Ameon
Western Union
Fiathis Ute Spokerman
Wala Gon
AovGboed
San France
Firestone
Ame
Qu Weil
CIO United Eleetieal Raden ‘and Machine Workers
General Flectere Corp
General Modeare
Urbrmw
Ian
Truman Calls Off Southland Visit
Governor Arnall said President Truman would not visit the Carolinas and Georgia this weekend after White House telephones. The trip was to include Friday in North Carolina, the Georgia Tech Duke football game, and a Warm Springs luncheon. The White House indicated the president would visit in early spring instead.
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Atlanta
Eilia Arnall
White House
Hom
Truman
Carclinan
Georgia
Huge Income Tax Cut Bill Nears Final Passage
Washington AP reports a broad tax cut package aimed at individual relief up to 50 000 a year and corporate rate cuts. The plan seeks to repeal the wartime excess profits tax, reduce payroll levies, and broaden credits while adjusting withholdings to boost take-home pay for workers.
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Washington
NK Lax
Flep Kratron
Minnesota
Jenny
Nginial
Mfrtax
Wethout
Wuek
Navy report on Pearl Harbor failure cites unit command
A Senate Naval Committee read summary says delays in transmitting warning of Japan attack stemmed from lax area command briefing. It blames Army Chief of Staff and Navy and Army leaders for not keeping regional commanders informed. Eberstadt proposes Cabinet reorganization with a Department of Air and tighter joint planning for national security.
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Washington
Mary
Neling
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Army
Ferditsand Kerstadi
New York
War Production Board of Metal
Secretary of the Navy
Forrestal
Senate Naval Committee
Navy
Eberadt
Eberstadt
Pont
Department of Air
Agity
Poe Fathead
George (. Marshall
Army Chief of Staff
Navy Area Command
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