Reds Ignore Allied Meeting To Advise On Jap Governing
An Allied Far Eastern Advisory Commission gathered with Russia absent as the Soviet Union delayed participation. The panel, limited to advising Japan’s surrender obligations, faced no authority on military operations or territorial issues. Only Australia and France sent representatives. others delegated Washington officials.
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Graham Hovey Washington
Japan
Russia
Sovi Gaion
Us.s.r
Britain
Muen Perst
Byrnes
Far Eastern
Far East
China
Java
Commission
Washington
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
France
Vargas Resigns As Brazil Leader Chief Justice Takes Interim Power
Brazil's President Ge Tog Vargas resigns amid tense politics. Chief Justice Jose Linhares, under an Army mandate, will lead until elections on Dec 2. War Minister Pedro Goes Monteiro announced Linhares' interim presidency and denied a coup.
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Chandler Diehl Rio DE Janiero
Supreme Court
Brazil
Getwio Vargas
Jose Linhares
War Ministry
Pedro Aurelio Goes Monteiro
Linhares
Goes Monteiro
Vargas
Benjamin
Italy
Civilians Say Air Power Won World War II in Europe
A civilian board reports that air power decisively shaped the Allied victory in Germany, noting heavy U S and British losses, millions of German dwellings destroyed, and ongoing postwar impact. The U S Strategic Bombing Survey cites Germany’s 1944 early air defeat as turning point.
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Washington
Germany
United States
War Department
U. S
U.S
Slimson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Social Security Office to Close Saturdays
The Dothan Social Security Office will no longer open on Saturdays. The office currently operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents are asked to mail inquiries or visit during weekday hours as announced by local officials. The change aligns with National Office guidelines, with no local timetable modification.
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Dothan
Sociality Board
Harry N
Scott
Dothan Board
House Approves 5 Billion Plus Income Tax Cut
The House approved a 5.92 billion dollar tax cut for 1946 amid a 287 to 33 vote. Conferees from the House and Senate forged a final measure after differing bills, sending it to the Senate for approval. Chairman Cannon warned the cuts could fuel inflation and delay a balanced budget, while Chairman Doughton argued expansion would offset revenue losses.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cannon D-Mo
Appropriations Committee
Doughton
D-Nc
Ways and Means
Mrs. Roosevelt Cancels Atlanta Speech Date
Eleanor Roosevelt cancels her engagement to speak to Georgia Young Democrats in Atlanta on December 3 and 4 to avoid embarrassment after resignations voiced opposition to her views on race. She telegraphed Governor Arnall of the decision following internal dissension within the group.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Eleanor Roosevelt
Ellis Arnall
Earl Wingo
Robert N. Fellows
Roosevelt
Arnall
Associated Press
Houston Gins 8 065 Bales of Cotton
Census data shows 8 065 bales of cotton ginned in Houston County from the 1948 crop prior to October 18 1945. Compared with 18 377 bales for the 1944 crop, special agent Walter F Oakley Jr reports figures over a 10 day period.
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Houston County
Walter F. Oakley, Jr
Victory Loan Drive Leaders Confident in County Quota Progress
Houston County officials announced the Victory bond drive opening in Dothan setting a six week target of 1 154 000 in war bonds. Leaders predicted reaching the quota and noted emphasis on E bonds with a 377 000 value and a 957 super quota. Bond workers across Dothan and rural areas will promote the campaign with continuous lighted displays and weekly emphasis phases.
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Houston
Rumiory
Houston County
Alabama
Ramsey
Dothan
Qolurten Ter Ives Chambers
Ashford
Reuben Wiigat
Calton Wand
JT. White
Dathan
Chainiwa
Te Nallet House
Rerigey
U S Recognizes Venezuela's Revolutionary Regime
The United States formally recognizes the Ven ezuela revolutionary government under Senor Romulo Betancourt after consultations with other American republics. Secretary Byrnes announced full recognition and the American ambassador in Caracas notified Venezuela’s new foreign minister. The revolution, begun ten days earlier, ousted President Isaias Medina Angurita, with Betancourt among young officers aiming for democratic reforms.
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Washington
Apy
United States
Venezuela
State Department
James F. Byrnes
Romulo Betancourt
Caracas
United States of America
Frank P. 9 Carvi- Ban
Wich
Isaias Medina Angurita
Betancourt
Attlee to Visit Truman Next Month
Prime Minister Clement Attlee of Great Britain will visit President Truman in Washington early next month to discuss atomic energy and allied problems. The White House and Attlee announced the talks aim to start around November 11 with Mackenzie King present.
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Washington
Clement Attlee
Great Britain
Truman
White House
Attlee
House of Commons
Mackezie
Canada
Wednesday Deadline For Privilege Licenses
Tomorrow is the deadline for renewing city and county privilege licenses with reports from the probate office and City Hall noting a last minute rush to avoid penalties for purchasers. City Hall says 650 licenses had sold by noon and the probate office 1,200. last year’s records forecast 1,700 at the probate desk and 30 to 90 at City Hall. After tomorrow delinquent buyers face penalties and citation fees.
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City Hall
Saat
Truman Plans Civilian Secretary for Armed Forces Union Strike Pact
President Truman to propose a unified civilian Secretary of the Armed Forces overseeing Army Navy and Air Forces with a military chiefs of staff advisory. plan envisions three to four service secretary posts and a coordinating office for common supplies and needs. Also reports Truman to offer 48 hour pay for 40 hours work as wage-price compromise, targeting a 20 percent raise for workers versus unions' 30 percent demand, with price controls via OPA and wage-price enforcement through labor talks.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
Army
Navy
Air Forces
Armed Forces
Department
Mitcy
Air Force
Marine Corps
United States Fleet
F. Lawton Collins
Plana
Senate
Cyllias
Mocureqnent
Anther
Collins
Steree-Ted
Harold W. Ward
Truman
Office of
Price Adpimatvation
Feroniwin Ciehilerui
Traffic Deaths Up As Gas Ration Ends
Chicago report notes traffic fatalities rise sharply as gasoline rationing ends. National Safety Council data show deaths up about 40 percent from the surge year, with continuing risk into autumn and harsher driving conditions ahead.
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Chicago
Fapl
Falcotradar
Tie Narwnal Safety Cound Sud
Ocoaneil Sd Uber Pe
Aiekeanon
Mart Havardoux
Halloween Superstition and Cupid’s Day Traditions
A feature by Arlene Wolt describes Halloween’s supernatural atmosphere evolving into Cupid centered in modern lore. It recounts age old divination rituals with hair plucking, cabbage tokens, and Druid fires, noting regional variants and the belief in predicting future spouses.
Japanese War Crimes Hearing Spurs Philippine Grief
In Manila AP reports the hearing centers on claims that Japanese troops under Gen Tamoguchi killed two high ranking Philippine Army officers. Widows testified of executions and plundering, with details of a wife’s account of her husband’s death and the later looting of their home for pesos and jewels. An American attorney, George Fan, arrived to seek evidence for war crime charges and vowed to travel next week to gather more testimony.
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Manila
Shieir
Tamovuti
Tokso
Americcny Aly Attorneya
Mal George Fan
Miluan Guy
Japan
Alvio Valdes
Thea T
Maratie
Nee Aeecanl
Hye Phalyypoie Army
Basil Valdes
Aleja
Cat
Tapanrar Waldiers
Fair Concession Men Fail To Test City Gaming Curbs
A city panel refused concessions at a fair to operate under the new gaming curbs. Officials warned of an injunction if vendors defied the ban. A concession spokesman said operators would comply, while health and safety officers prepared enforcement steps with legal authorities.
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Tony
Houstay
Vox
Clyde J. Coe
Chri St Praughon
House Moves First Anti-Strike Step in Congress
A House committee approved an anti strike measure amid labor tension. The plan would curb collective bargaining rights, limit damages, and ease a prohibition on workers striking in essential industries. War era controls and wartime productivity concerns linger as talks unfold. On Page 2.
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Miliary Carranter
Wwe Telleve
Allontract Jiabany
Emitead
Fraueiney Hay
Mayo
Conference of Management and Void
Auto rationing ends not yet for 1946 models
The OPA plans to renew rationing controls on new cars and prices are not yet set. Ford shows six 1946 models nationwide while Chevrolet prepares its lineup soon. Plymouth and others pause assembly to finish reconversion from war production, delaying delivery and forcing buyers to wait months.
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Drtrope AB
Hotere Centifeelis
Car Ordre
OPA Ated
Ford
Chevrolet
Plymouth
United States
Andy
MacArthur Orders Zaibatsu Finance Secrets Revealed
General MacArthur’s troops seize opium and narcotics caches and order disclosure of major zaibatsu finances for 1935 to 1944. The directive targets foreign ownership, assets, and production, with 45 days to report and arrest of Abe for thought police activity. Japan’s cabinet and officials face wartime accountability.
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AY Russell
Tokyo
MacArthur
Wday
Genki Abi
Zaibatsu
Shigeru Yoshida
Japan
Abe
Ian Prerit Kattara Suzuki
Ornort
Trivta
Macarthiny
Zaibatey
Dia
Iste
Tonin
Anno Oat Minjer Pistomiers
Don
Voldinux
Atta
Veseyae
Shh
Mezubishi
Sumitomea
Ya ‘Ud
Oka
Sissan
Asuna Holding
Invertial
Nakajima Aircrafts
Shibusawa
Mipapen Mitra Vengus Ferilizer
Vuk Awa
Intra Reken
Nissa
Effec
Dapan
Houston Cole Stresses Education As Nation’s Power
Houston Cole president of the State Teachers College Jacksonsville told a Rotary Club audience that education is the strongest force for transformation at individual community and state levels. He cited 30 million educated people and 150 000 teachers as the country’s largest peaceful payroll. Cole warned about literacy gaps in Russia praised wartime education and noted Germany and Japan benefited from higher education. He recalled a Chamber of Commerce study on education and business showing only about 60 percent had an eighth grade education and 13 percent failed to reach fifth grade with 10 percent over 28 not finishing college.
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Houston Cole
Cullese
Alo Ltd
Dothan Rotary
Chuby Ae
Joneheona
Genverdiy
Huonghoul
Paven
Tohem
Cale
Russia
United Sites
Germany
Cole
United State Chamber of Commerce
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Erving Young
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Isa
Liverpool
Ohio
AFL Potters
Daniel J. Tovin
APL
John FL. Lewis
Unive
UAW
General Motors
E. Wilson
Hallowe’en
Arlene Wolt
Jove
Ati Tadlaw
Cupid
Uae
Yamashita
House Group
M Arthur
Rotary
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