ME Killed When Kliner Falls Swampland
A crash of an Eastern Air Lines plane from Miami to New York killed several people, with nine military personnel and three crew members aboard. The wreckage was found in a swamp near Florence, and searches by Shaw Field and other bases had been ongoing since dawn. Names of some civilian passengers were listed, with several addresses omitted.
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Ente. S.C
Twenessone
Miami
Aare
Betty Frier
Associated
Bers
Frier
Shaw Field
Florence
Pope Dd
Laurinburg-Maxton
Jam
New York
Beverly Griffith
Fern Air Line
Olin King
Eastern Air Lines
Jackville
Savannah
Bletch
Durham
Grffith
Sheinfeld
L. Fackburn
Southwest Fifth St
J. W. E. Gray
Stanard Oil Co
Ami
R. Steveson
L. Sharpe
Nires Gerard
Louisa Gerard
O. Figuerado
Hiami
Bermuda
Y. E. Pierce
Jacksonville
Division to replace Rucker patches with Green Tree insignia
Camp Rucker will phase out the familiar blue and red striped patch of the division replacement center in favor of a Green Fir Tree emblem, as the 91st Division plus three Army Group units join Camp Rucker. Maj. Gen. William Liver My oversees the 91st, expected to arrive around October 1, boosting RTC and camp population to about 30,000 to 35,000 troops.
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Camp Rucker
Ntry
Powder River
Martin C. Shallenberger
Imp Rucker
Sec Army
William
Liver My
91St
RTC
Kiel Shalienberger
Erickson
Rucker
Filia
Army
Nvnce
Atst Fa Bn
Italy
Heart Attack Fatal To Famed Commander Of Task Force 38
Vice Admiral John Sidney McCain, commander of Carrier Task Force 38, died from exhaustion after three months of near continuous raids against Japan. The 6 year old note reflects the era’s wartime strain, citing 6000 enemy aircraft and 2,000,000 tons of shipping destroyed, and his presence at the September 2 Tokyo Bay surrender aboard the Missouri. He had planned to visit his wife before a new assignment in Washington.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Califapy
John Sidney McCain
Navy
McCain
U. S. S. Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Admiral Halsey
Japan
Washington
Naval Academy
Pensacola
South Pacific
J. R. Keyton Rites Set This Afternoon
Funeral services for John R. Keyton aged 76 who died yesterday at his home 563 North Oates street will be held this afternoon at 5:00 at Johnson Wilkerson Chapel with Rev A D Zbinden officiating. Burial in city cemetery. Surviving are a son Dr John A Keyton of Dothan a brother Jim Keyton of Thomasville Ga three half sisters and numerous pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed in the notice.
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John R. Keyton
North Oates Street
Johnson-Wilkerson Chapel
A. D. Zbinden
Johnson and Wilkerson
John A. Keyton
Dothan
Jim Keyton
Thomasville
Marion Hanahan
2. C. Halsten
E. F. Moody
Tom Buntin
Wallace Malone
F. B. Culver
Jim Brennan
Jim Newton
Howell Coe
Morris Malone
Albert Anderson
Troy, Lewis
R. L. Gains
Mr. Pope
J. A. Strever
R. D. McCardy
W. T. Burkett
Keener Baxley
New Food Inspector Named for Houston County
Cooper E. Burdeshaw of Headland has been appointed sanitation officer for food handling establishments in Dothan and Houston County. County health officer Dr. W. T. Burkett announced the appointment, succeeding W. P. Crawford who resigned to enter the Army after 11 years of service. Burdeshaw recently completed a sanitation course in the Army and is the son of the late Dr. Lee Burdeshaw of Headland.
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Cooper E. Burdeshaw
Headland
Dothan
Houston County
W. T. Burkett
U.S. Army
W. P. Crawford
Army
Lee Burdeshaw
Congress Getting Hotter Sees Politics and War Talk Rise
Washington AP report notes heated congressional mood as Truman pushes peacetime liberal measures and wartime policy debates. House and Senate consider tax cuts, unemployment pay, and draft continuation while atomic energy and foreign policy loom. Gurney tipped for Foreign Relations panel succession.
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Max Hall
Washington
Aps
Congress
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Senate
House Wall
House
Mr. Truman
Robert Coughton
North Carolina
Ways and Means
Gurney
Foreign Relations Committee
Hiram Johnson
Roosevelt
Truman Lands Price For Censorship Work
President Truman praised Byron Price at the National Press Club as Price, retiring censorship chief and former AP editor, accepted a new role as his personal representative in Berlin. Price credited as a symbol of U S newspapermen and acknowledged for wartime achievements.
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Washington
American Press
United States
Byron Price
National Press Club
Price
Truman
Associated Press
Edward Jamieson
Berlin
Dwight D Eisenhower
Paasikivi Pushes War Crimes Trial Plan
Premier Juho K. Paasikivi urged parliament to enact a trial and punishment law for Finland’s war with Russia. Lawmakers rejected the proposal despite broad party debate. the bill would have imposed up to life imprisonment on those found guilty, criticized by most parties except the leftist group and the Agrarians.
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Helsinki
Finland
Juho K. Paasikivi
Yeaterday
Russia
People's Democratic Union
The
Agrarians
American Flag Raised On Embassy Staff In Tokyo
AP reports Allied occupation leaders plan and implement the first flag raising over Tokyo as General MacArthur leads occupying forces. The march of First Cavalry through center Tokyo signals a new era in postwar Japan with occupation authorities arranging governance and security ahead of broader Allied control.
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Mdn
MacArthur
Bam
Japan
Regis Abich
Cestesey
Bighorn
Bae
Mage Hess
Houston Farmer Ends Own Life in Ill Health
Horace W. Brown a 37 year old Houston County farmer near Taylor died last night from a self inflicted shotgun wound. Ill health was cited as the cause. He placed the gun to the right side of his head on the rear steps after removing it from a bedroom. Family was in the kitchen at the time. Survivors include wife two sons Leroy and George a daughter Jewell Brown and his father M Brown of Columbus Ga. He had brothers A M Floyd Adlen Brown and Joe R Brown and four sisters. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Masonic pallbearers planned with Mason job rites at the cemetery.
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Horace W. Brown
Houston County
Taylor
B. G. Farmer
J. T. Casey
Tte
Brown
Causey
Casey
Leroy
George Brown
Miss Jewell Brown
Dothan
Rowte Ane
M. Brown
Columbus
A. M
Floyd
Adlen Brown
Joe R. Brown
U. S. Army
Joe
Jap surrender in China eyed for Sunday rally
Reports from Nanking quoted military and government sources predicting a Japanese surrender in China may occur this Sunday. Chinese and American officials warned the move would be a complex, nationwide process, with large troop movements and key city handovers planned from Nanking toward Shanghai and Canton as China prepared for the capitulation.
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Donald
Nanking
China
Ai O
Chin- Kington
Hunan
Nankang
Hong New da Saki
Laaehow
Kwang
Shanghai Ciona
Sania
Nankiost
Gabon
Puland
Canton
Petpand
Quisling Case Goes To Jury
The trial involving Vidkun Quisling moved to a jury verdict stage after defense countered charges. The defendant warned that if any activity supports treason, the fate of Norway could hinge on divine justice as a judge weighs the evidence.
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Quisling
Oslo
Vidi Qiding
Mae Pier
Hitler
Europe
Japs Execute Three British Internees at Santo Tomas
American Santo Tomas internment camp leader Earl Carrollis recalls a brutal episode as Japanese guards carry out the execution of three British internees after failed escape attempts. The account describes internal debates, a commandant’s actions, and the tense atmosphere before the killings, with subsequent references to Red Cross involvement and ship manifests.
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Farl Carroll
Santo Tomas
Manila
Earl Carrolis
International News Special Service
World
San Francisco
INS
Vrooma Toom
Sivng
Burglary Probed After Dwelling Alarm and Escape
Police investigate a break in after a burglar fled during a frightful encounter. A witness reported footsteps, a chair moved, windows removed, and a rear exit used. Detectives identified a suspect with a deputy leading the probe, while a witness named Arnald aided the inquiry.
Surrender Documents Presented to President at White House Ceremony
The surrender papers signed aboard the battleship Missouri were presented to President Truman today at an unofficial White House ceremony. Secretary of War Surigan turned over the documents along with other items related to the surrender.
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Washington
Japar
Missouri
Truman
Surigan Todiy
Jobless Pay Boost Bill Written Off As Unworkable
Washington report says Senator GoorpeeGar called Truman's 325-20 week jobless benefit plan unworkable. Finance Committee signs design decree, President endorsed, while Ways and Means discusses relief and potential state support to aid federal workers and industry sectors amid uncertain labor needs.
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Washington
Truman
GoorpeeGar
Dangoro
Finance Committee
Battee
Misson
Weil
Danie
Ole CO
Atomic Bomb Spurs Research Activity
An article from Washington reports renewed research efforts spurred by the atomic bomb. It notes comments by government officials on defense and peace, with mentions of lawmakers and related policy discussions as the nation debates postwar security and scientific progress.
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Atomic Bomb
U S Tax Reduction Forecast By Jan 1
George Gar of the Sense outlines planned tax cuts expected to pass before Christmas. He predicts corporate and individual relief, including an automobile use tax reduction, with figures cited for corporate and individual shares. Public reaction centers on whether ekonomic relief will arrive in time for holiday spending.
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WY Prancis Jorerly
Wallington
Mayes Pt Lote
Wits
Rat Tadey
Chior
George Gar
Shane Eer
Elimington
George
Truman
Congress
Cheristinat Hetata
Raquliel Stock Levy
First Group Freed From Japs Arrives In United States
The first group liberated from Japanese camps arrives at Oakland airport aboard a carrier plane. They are met by relatives and officials and express relief after long months of confinement. Other liberated prisoners are expected to reach the United States today as he relief efforts continue.
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United States
Army officer outlines discharge point system
War Department announces a new discharge point system for officers and enlisted men. It outlines grade upgrades and mandatory September 2 there are retained specialists with six months extra service for certain roles including traffic engineers transportation corps and civil affairs officers.
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Washington
Eiger
Copan
Ga Warre
WAC
War Department
Transportation Corps
Vera
Nll
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