Governor Sparks to speak in Wiregrass on tax amendment
Chauncey Sparks campaigns for the income tax amendment in a special election. The Dothan Exchange Club announced the Governor will address 400 to 500 attendees at the club luncheon, with Calhoun and BCE arranging plans and guest attendance. Sparks recently spoke in north Alabama and plans further appearances in Wiregrass.
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Chauncey Sparks
Dothan Exchange Club
W. Perry Ziboun
Fis
Conrland
Peanut Crop Damaged by Worms in 1945 Report
Tamze to the 1945 peanut crop Yoxton County from the pea worm is considerable but will lightly less than half of the inflicted on the 1944 crop. W Ling, farm agent, forecast the damage is less than last year because peanuts are being harvested. Some fields are heavily stripped by the worm and harvesting hampered by slow poison application causing yield losses.
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Yoxton County
W Ling
Tsoning
Dothan Auditor Announces September 8 Officers Training
L Vaughn, auditor-treasurer for the City of Dothan, announced today a school of instruction will be held Saturday at the courthouse starting 10 a.m. City election officials appointed to staff the polls on September 17 attend the training and are entitled to compensation for serving.
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L, Vaughn
Auditor - Trea
Dothan
Inclink
Houston County Farm Committees Review Applications
Houston County Farm committees met with Supervisor W. Cook to view several applications filed in the office. They visited an F. G. bar farm. Committee members are C. Egis, Edgar A. Iwery, and others.
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Houston County Farm Own
W. ¥. Cook
F. G. Bartarm
C. Eugis
Edgar A. Iwery
Ers
State To Share In 1 Million Lb Shortening Quota
Montgomery Alabama AP Congressman Grant says the OPA assures Alabama will receive part of an emergency shipment totaling about 11 million pounds of shortening and cooking oil for distribution. Scrannon’s telegram confirms the state’s allotment and refiners with WRO-42 quotas may borrow from fourth quarter quotas.
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Montgomery
Ala
Grant
OPA
Alabama
Charles F. Scrannan
Agriculture Department
Policemen Clash With Picketers At Parker Appliance Plant
In ClevelandMounted policemen charged a group of about 509 pickets at Parker Appliance Co to day, clubbing about a dozen and rescuing workers entering the plant as officers attempted to restore entry for returning staff The strike centers on seniority provisions amid a contract dispute.
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Cleveland (Ap
Parker Applicance Co
Frank Story
Troop A
Story
Matt Demoré
Mistrict 54
Afl-International Association of Machinists
Spain to withdraw Tangier troops as Britain and France request
Madrid sources report Spain will pull troops from the Tangier international zone across the strait from Gibraltar. Generalissimo Franco's government may respond to Britain and France with a defense of its 1940 unilateral occupation. Spain may protest Soviet involvement in Tangier’s administration.
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Madrid
Spain
Tangier
Gibraltar
Britain
France
Generalissimo
Franco
President Readies Congress Message Delivers Truman Agenda Preview
Washington expects President Truman to outline urgent wartime to peacetime priorities as Congress returns for a peace era session. Key issues include Pearl Harbor investigations, atomic weapons control, tax cuts, federal spending, and remobilization, with drafts and volunteering policy likely in debate.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Congress
House
Truman
Capita Hill
Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
Tragic Santa Fe Rail Wreck Leaves Four Dead
In Arcadia California a California Limited passenger train derailed after a siding switch near Santa Anita racetrack. Four people were killed and 35 to 40 injured as two locomotives and seven cars toppled. Victims include Rev Victor Hugo Schroeder and Nobuo Itano. Rescue teams used torches and ice to free passengers as police controlled the scene.
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Arcadia
Calif
Santa Fe
California Limited
Santa Anita Racetrack
American Legion Hall
Victor Hugo Schroeder
Barstow
Nobuo Itano
la Habra
Poston
Ariz
Army
Wokmen
J. G. Holman
National City
Surprise Witness Talks For Quisling In Treason Trial
OSLO AP A surprise defense witness testified that Vidkun Quisling warned of Russia in January 1940 and claimed Bolshevist plots to seize Norway. The witness Wilhelm Ullmann said the charge against Trygve Lie and Johan Nygaardsvold may reflect Quisling motives, as the treason trial resumed after a Friday adjournment.
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Oslo
Vidkun Quisling
Russia
Bolshevists
Norway
Wilhelm Ullmann
Trygver Lie
Johan Nygaardsvold
Quisling
Ullman
Court schedules two sessions in Houston Circuit Court
Two sessions of Houston Circuit Court for criminal cases are set for October and December. Judge D C Halstead signed the order and filed it with court offices. The criminal term begins October 22 and December 10. One day, October 18, is set for nonjury invit cases. Civil jury work is planned for November 12 and November 26.
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Houston
Crminal Cane A
D. C. Halstead
Arnall Offered Solicitor General Post Reported
Atlanta reports Gay Ellis Arnall of Georgia was offered the United States Solicitor General post by President Truman. Arnall, who retires as Georgia governor next January, declined comment. If accepted, Frank Gross would become acting governor and call a special election within 60 days. Charles Fahy currently serves as Solicitor General and is abroad. his resignation is reported.
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Atlanta
Gay Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
United States
Washington
Truman
Arnaji
Arasis
Hingsel
the Constitution
Robert Hannegan
Arnall
Trump
Tom Clark
Whie House
Justice Department
Frank Gross
Taccoa
State Senate
Arnall Grace
Charles Fahy
Europe
Aign
Fahy
Supreme Court
Wainwright Named Four Star General
Washington dispatch reports President Truman nominated Lt General Jonathan Wainwright for promotion to four star general following his recent liberation from Japanese forces.
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Wainwright
Washington
Truman
Jonathan Wainwright
State Department Bares More Jap Atrocity Details
The State Department outlined additional Japanese wartime atrocities in a report. It notes incidents including a Japanese citizen beheaded and other brutal acts. Officials say the crimes will be pursued and prosecuted, as fear grew of broader aggression and disruptions to Allied supply lines.
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State Department
Washington
Quine
Ihidha
Nile
Seleunien Wildis
Anouye
Infoa
Acedent
Baines
M'Arthur Tightens Control Over Japan
Dispatch notes General MacArthur tightening authority in Japan as Allied forces report progress after wake island action. Reports mention naval escorts, flag raising, and allied casualties and prisoners with ongoing efforts to stabilize occupied areas amid war. mentions Wake Island, defense battalion, and casualties.
Demands Swift Disarmament Of War Machine
AP reports in Yokohama that occupation forces distribute food and medical supplies to Yokosuka residents including candy and gum for children. General MacArthur to relocate HQ to Yokohama area as Allied command moves toward Japan disarmament and occupation readiness. Lt. Gen. Robert B. Bachelder’s Eighth Army page 2 reference.
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Gia
Associated Press
Tokyo
Yokosuka
Japan
Robert 1B. Bachelberger
Mysterious Blast Injures Three at Luth er Baker Store
In Enterprise at about 9 30 am a blast at a Maul street Lomb store injured three workers. Boss Baker sixteen, George Stem thirty, and Sean Smith fifty five were hurt badly. windows exploded. Military investigators from Camp Rucker joined the inquiry as store was closed.
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Flamon
Luther Baker
Maul Street
Denie Ropers
Boss Baker
George Stem
Themno
Stephens
Carious
Santo Tomas Japs Outwitted By U S Internees Leader
Earl Carroll frames Santo Tomas internment camp life in Manila in a serialized chapter. He recalls a dramatic day as Japanese guards herded detainees and a witty American business executive, masked in glasses and hat, mocked danger to lift morale. The piece lists names and hometowns of managers who gathered for a briefing as part of the camp’s internal resistance.
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Earl Carroll
Fife
Manila
Santo Tomas
Carroll
Philippines
International News Special Service
World
San Francisco
Insi
Santo ‘Toman
Gerd Deatth
Fap
Loughier
Cannes
Robert FE
Cecit
Tale Alto
Calif
Wan AF
Bertitles Yand
Park Dive Rye
Afnetal
Job Opportunities in Building Farming and Selling Sectors
A Sterling BF report cites postwar labor needs with projected 200000 plus workers needed by October for retail and store operations, followed by Christmas staffing. Construction shows slow start with refinery delays requiring 900 more workers by mid October and maintenance adds 100. A wide wartime labor survey notes possible 2.12 million job gains in the 60 days after Japan’s surrender and about 4 million job losses in the ensuing months.
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Sterling BF
Green Warhington
Putdino Farming Aideeiine Thehe
Conmuarsyan
York
Mathien
Anugo
Maillion
Tom
Seldon Hulse Dies Of Crash Injuries
Seldon Hulse died from injuries after a crash near Crestyie day. Funeral services will be held at the City cemetery with Rev. AD Zhentlen officiating. A native of Wanett Oakbe, he lived in Dathan for several years. Surviving are his father and stepmother, Mr and Mrs HJ Hulse of Dothan, his mother Mrs Luther Cox of California, and a brother Bod of Dothan. Active pallbearers are listed. honorary pallbearers named.
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Puters
Crestyie
Zhentlen Coffiesat
Johnseh
Witkerror
Diarg
Wanett Oakbe
Dathan
HJ. Hulse
Dothan
Luther Cox
California
Bod
Rohnert FE
Tore
Billy Launders
Lynn Bryan
John Compton
Arnold Grittiv
Rex. Shutes
J C Garrett
Jod Walker
Toby Eastman
J. L. Re
British Indian Troops Take Over Singapore Rule
British Indian troops seize control of Singapore as Japanese forces surrender. The port area shows smoke and fires from prior bombardment with troops cheering liberators. Sentries guard the harbor and streets, while colonial flags and local workers observe the occupation amid initial disruption.
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Singapore
Charles Gremnich
Bedati Oyupahen
Bastian
Port Keeksun
Fiji
Johore
Maintad
Malaya
Aoday
Gineer
Truman Proposes War Cost Cutbacks Across Agencies
President Truman urges Congress to cut back on war-related appropriations for the current year, totaling 755,981,304, affecting 23 agencies and 794,560,208 in contract authorizations. He notes the reductions do not apply to the War and Navy departments and promises further department-specific recommendations within days.
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Washington
Aly Brees
Brumann
Congress
Baia
Nine Soldiers and Engineer Hurt In Train Wreck
A derailment near Westhound Limited injured nine soldiers and an engineer. Officers and medical staff treated the wounded at St Mary's Moul hospital where several were released after initial care.
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Ghita
Uae
Chiresturg
Westhound Limited
Goran Ues
Grafton
Gaughan
St Mary's
Sixth Army Airborne Journey to Nanking Begun
China's Sixth Army, led by Chiang Kai-shek's forces, began its airborne advance toward Nanking aboard U.S. planes. Delays due to weather postponed arrival at the capital, where preparations for the surrender ceremonies were underway amid a mixed Allied presence.
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China
Sixth Army
Nanking
Chipkiang
Chin Hixie
Chiang Kay-shek
Brewar
U. S
Burma
Yao Liang
Nankigh
Wna
Metropolitan
Tortareeporiente Swere
Abe
York
Cty
Yo Ying-Chin
U.S
Ermbassy
Robert McChire
Lister Alberto Wedemeyer
Vo& Feramnander
Te Clue Wall
Cnet Shales
Br Purrende
Interment Camp Found Near Mukden
CHUNGKING report locates a new internment camp about miles north of Mukden where Americans and several Canadians are confined. Ltuts Albert C. Wedemya, U.S Commander on China, announced beds and the plan to evacuate 20 military personnel from Mukden by Sept 3. Evacuation of other internees via the Dairedy free port is underway.
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Chungking Cap
Mukden
Albert C. Wedemya
U.S
Conanatmder
China
Plana
Father Mukden
Dairedy
Tugaian Hinds
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Kiangan
Gor
Tiger of Malaya
Suringder Ant Kis
Aps Radiotelephoto
Ernor Sparks
Fhe
Uston
FCC
Sean Lean
Cleveland
Detroit
Ford and Hudson Motor Car Company
Ford Company
Kelsce-Hayes Wheel Co
Ford
Kelsey-Hayes
Tressury
Frea
Winsor
Poliang
Jose
House Miliary Committee
Byrnes
M’arthur
Mantine
Mia Rane
Laswson
Sopdeisa
Marre Aycraft Wier
Aespute Cormel Om
Miyatow
Cate
Dainys Pox Devereesy
Othcers Higgs
Ie Borst Marise Defense Battalion
Disiseur Spd
Wake
Maines
Dapanest
Prysan
Sakwibaty
Daparese
GWM Pyare
Sabecanen Artericar Ane
Geval
Yokohama
Matulsa
Santo Tatuas
Campal
MacArthur Ie
Yokohima
Washington D.C
Walter Reed Hospital
Jacob DeShazer
Bombadier
Salem
Ore
Chase de Neilsen
Hyrum
Ge@h
Molvert Hite
Enterprise
Seldon Hulse
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