City Makes King For Day Of Tot Doomed To Death
In Miami Beach a frail boy, Jerry Wilson, with muscular dystrophy, was honored as king for a day by residents and police. He rode in a royal escort to enjoy luxury on the beach and a celebratory feast, though he faintly struggled with his condition during the event.
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Miami Beach
Cherub
Jess Wrino
Juantirs
Lou Grong
New York Yankees
Jerry
Mian Broth
Frank Wison
Rites For Loftin Infant Held Saturday
Funeral services for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Loftin were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at City cemetery with Rev. Charles Hildreth officiating. Ward-Wilson handled arrangements. Surviving are the infant’s parents sister Marcie Neal and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Loftin and Mrs. A C Frith, all of Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Loftin
Woodland Drive
City Cemetery
Charles Hildreth
Ward-Wilson
Marcie Neal
Jim Loftin
A. C. Frith
Dothan
Bronze Star Awarded to Chief Warrant Officer Godwin
Chief Warrant Officer Albert S. Godwin of 1109 West Main Street receives the Bronze Star for meritorious service in operations against the enemy from December 24 1944 to May 8 1945 in Belgium Holland France and Germany. As personnel officer of the 375th Medical Battalion he kept close unit contact across distances, reflecting high administrative standards. The battalion, attached to the 7th Infantry Division, redeploys in France. Godwin has 12 years with the Army, overseas since November 1944, and is the son of Mr A M Godwin of Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert $. Godwin
Jean Barber Godwin
West Main Street
Belgium
Holland
France
Germany
375Th
CWO
Godwin
Army of
United States
7Th Infantry Division
U.S. Army
Panama Canal Zone
A M. Gadwin
Enterprise
Mindanao Division Officer Recalls Pacific Campaign
Colonel White, adjutant general of the division, recounts brutal jungle fighting on Mindanao and the Sayre Highway. He notes a 150 to one casualty ratio, near-daily artillery and grenade exchanges, and his rare injury from a Japanese sniper while detailing life overseas from February 1944 to April 1945.
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Salt
Uae
Aulepe
Wedke
Krueger
Douglas Mac
Prie- Minoan
Fajsa
Adades
Ecuerberger
Murutei
Wu Mutolo
Janaoseult
Hth
Mindanoa
Philippiie Islands
Te Jaland
Sayre
Ue Amerigan Division
Delmonte Plantation
Col White
el Pear
Headquartera Jy Washington
Pacific
Drinamoure River
Murtur
Seseun
Col. White
Cabel
Bak Watt
Mindanay
Williams Article on WWII Surrender and Tokyo Victory Parade
Williams recounts wartime leadership quotes from President and Allied leaders as Japan surrenders. MacArthur eyes Tokyo as new base, with Nimitz praising service and Allied forces asserting control from Yokohama Bay to Tama River. Troops, ships, and the U S Embassy prepare for a peaceful transition after destruction across the Pacific.
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Jzpac
MacArthur
Ger Dour
Nimitz
United Nations
Japan
Tokyu Bay
Navy
Pacific
Spaatz
Strategic Air Forces
Bay
Tama River
Tokyo
U. S
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Singapore
Mindanao combat veteran recalls battle gear and Hiroshima news
Col White describes recaptured Japanese equipment on Mindanao and enemy armor, noting U S forces faced tall Japanese troops and rifle calibers. He recounts Manila in ruins on return, hearing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs, and lists his Bronze Star and campaign ribbons.
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Mindanao
U. 5
Ile
Manila
States
Cuits
Hiroshima
Gusti
Hawaii
Col White Wrats
Japanese surrender terms and POW liberation orders issued
The text reports on Emperor and government obligations to honor the Potsdam declaration, orders to liberate Allied prisoners, and to protect them. It notes Allied command procedures and specific references to surrender instruments and the Supreme Commander’s role. Additional dispatches list servicemen arriving at Eastern ports and aboard ships, with names and hometowns.
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Tomo
Jetpanysse
Stu
Yal Nu Sige
Aidan
President Truman proclaims VJ Day and peace aims
President Truman declares September 15 1945 a VJ Day observance from the White House. He emphasizes victory over tyranny, tribute to fallen soldiers, and a pledge to build a secure, peaceful world with the United Nations. He echoes Roosevelt and calls for continued resolve toward postwar reconstruction and justice.
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United States
Japan
Truman
Roosevelt
White House
Missouri
United Nations
Ameria
Dleas Uno
Jailed Again Bennie Smith Faces Burglary Charge
The report states Bennie Smith, who completed a term Friday at Kilby, was recaptured by Murston County jail officials and is holdover for an aggravated burglary case. Sheriff B.G. Farmer confirmed the arrest and holdover arrangements.
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Bennie Smith
Negra
Kilby Wan
Murston County
B.G. Farmer
Smith
AP Sets Up Mobile Bureau in Alabama Seaport
The Associated Press establishes a Mobile Alabama bureau with Hendua Chandirs as chief and Meret Bailey assisting, expanding AP presence alongside Birmingham and Montgomery. The report notes Mobile’s growing seaport status influences the decision, and cites a 1946 world crop forecast at 346000 pounds, just under the 1935-39 average.
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Associated Press
Mobile, al
Mobile
Ala
Alavamim
Hendua Chandirs
We AP
Little Rock
Tallahareee
Montgomery
Allanta Burraus
Meret Bailey
Divison
Quarass
Atlan
Apd
Iun
Westeblich
Alabame
Birringham
Allied forces push toward Baguio capitulation amid Manila drive
A dispatch reports MacArthur's liberating advance in the Philippines moving toward Baguio to sign surrender terms. British landings are noted at Singapore where Mountbatten will receive surrender of Malaya Burma and other territories. Dutch East Indies action awaits securing Singapore before a broader move home to the Indies.
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MacArthur
Philippines
Baguio
Singapore
Louis Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Malaya
Burma
Dutch East Indies
Indo-China
Thailand
Sydney
Australis
Indies
Motorists Booked After Cars Crash At Foster Adams Intersection
Police records show Jack Samurpers and Harold Avcox were charged after their vehicles collided at Foster and Adams streets. The case is slated for Recorder's Court before Recorder J. L. Vacgsn. addresses are not listed.
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Toa
Collion
Foster
Adams Street
Ponce
Jobin Hilson
George Garrett
Jack Samurpers
Harold Avcox
Recorder's Court
J. L. Vacgsn
Don't You Know By Now That The War Is Over
Wartime rationing and shortages ease as civilians Mrs Jones and Mr Jones on Main Street anticipate postwar freedoms. The piece notes daily activities resuming after December 7, 1941, with shoppers able to browse, gas station service, and grocery deliveries resuming.
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Tae Jones
Janet
Haness
Fragmentary Archaic Speech Causes Confusion in City Notice
A garbled OCR style passage mentions a person named Janet facing strict conduct rules and a merchant confrontation. Naval Admiral David F. and U. N. I. details appear, while a remark about caterpillars comparing muscles to beings ends the fragment.
Debts, Discounts, and School Costs in a Monthly Payment Plan
A local notice outlines a plan to settle all debts in one basket with a monthly payment approach. It mentions paying what is owed, aiding school expenses, and covering winter costs. The notice references Joan Dothan's bank for the distribution of dividends.
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Joan Dothan's Bank
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Thomas E. Bowden
Robert V. Boone
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Elba
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New York
Elwood Springer
Sun West Boulevard
Delphos Collins
Washington St. Dothan
Sam Francisco
Pacific Theater
Wilhows
Wen
S. T. Cox
Reviow
Chen-Yu Polish
Rogers Beauty Shop
E. Ruby’s ‘Beauty Shop
Ruby
W. Adams
Alabama
Adml
David F
U. & Ni Pri Jed
Dothan Savin & Loan CO
C. E. Blakey
Optometri
N. Foster, Dothan
Tigsett Milde
Ingraham Hanahan
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The
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W. T. Jones
Texaco
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W.T. Jones
Jones
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