Hungary Regime Seen With US Britain In Bond Talks
London reports mixed signals on Hungary as US and Britain weigh recognizing the regime. A Russian Hungarian economic treaty troubles Western officials while talks push for free elections and quicker German reparations actions.
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London
Big Five
Council of Foreign Min
United States
Iag
Hungary
Russia
West
Ormey
Issimren
Britain
Moscow
Flanes
Home
State Byrnes
V. B. Molotov
Teeny
Berlin
France
Dera
Predicted Clothing Price Cuts Under New Regulation
The article notes expected adjustments in garment pricing due to price controls. Manufacturers anticipate higher cotton and fabric costs, with many sectors facing increases from five to ten percent under revised orders. The shift aims to return to average price lines and restore production previously limited by regulation.
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OPA
Wight
Euvers
Moatie
Alabama Power Company Head Is in Tax Diversion
Alabama Power Company president Thomas J. Martin announced an income tax reallocation amendment to be voted on October 2. Governor Chauncey Sparks praised the statement as showing public spirit while executives argued the measure would be fair and support education and welfare.
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Labama Power Company
ALA
Ecort
Thomas J. Martin
Alausa Power Company
Martin
Chauncey Sparks
Hattin
France
Hayse Tuck
Ala- Ata
Our
Sparks
T. W.rain
Alabama Company
Alabama Power Coi
Alabama
Georgia Farmers Attacked by Negro Near Blakely
Police reported a Black man attacked two farmers, Myles Ward and Jet Williams, with a pitchfork and knife near Donaldsonville and Blakely jail. Ward, 33, suffered knife wounds while Williams, 30, was stabbed in the back. The suspect was detained after a pursuit near the Deaths River bridge.
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Donalsonville
P Negro
Blakely
Oficer Idus Roberts
Jet Williams
Farmer
K Sndalso
Myles Ward
Ward
Chal Deaths River
Tea
Donaldsonville
Blakety
Standard Telephone Plans To Form New Company
A petition to dissolve the Standard Telephone and Telegraph Company and its Andalusia subsidiary, serving 13 south Alabama towns, was filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission by James L. Kirk and associates of Moultrie, Georgia. They seek to form United Telephone and Telegraph Company, based in Dothan, with a reported purchase price of 1.5 million dollars and an option held for 90 days.
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Standard Telephone and Telegraph Company
Andalusia Telephone Company
Alabama
Alabama Public Service
James L. Kirk
Kirk
Public Service
Standard Telephone, and Telegraph Company
Nabier Field
Camp Rucker
Dothan
Andalusia
Elba
Geneva
Slocomb
Hartford
Roosevelt Calls Franco Spain Banned From World Community
Washington AP reports a Roosevelt policy declaration that there is no place in the community of nations for Franco's Spain. The stance references Franco’s ties to Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany and notes American opposition due to Spain's regime and its wartime actions. The letter to Ambassador Norman Armour cites past and present Falange influence and distrust by many Americans.
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Washington
Community of Nations
Spain
State Department
Roosevelt
Norman Armour
Madrid
Franco
Staly
Nazi Germany
Italy
Patton Called Upon For Bavarian Report
In Frankfurt on Main AP General Eisenhower summoned General George S Patton to deliver a personal report on denazification progress in Bavaria. Lieutenant General Walter B Smith announced the Supreme Commander had ordered an immediate report on Nazis still holding office in Third Army territory and a personal accounting of Patton's Bavarian stewardship early next week.
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Frankfurt ON Main
Eisenhower
George S. Patten
Bavaria
Walter B. Smith
Third Army
Patton
Food Shortages and Politics Challenge Nazi Control
Washington officials warn Germany faces a split influence by zone and worsening supply problems. East Germany under Soviet pressure could drift toward Russia, while western zones lean toward Anglo American control. Officials fear economic disarray may prompt US aid. Nazi removal efforts in the American zone stressed only for order.
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Germany
Russia
Europe
United States
Poole Outlines Tax Revenue Reform Opposition
State Agriculture Commissioner J. N. Poole spoke to the Dothan Exchange Club this afternoon opposing the constitutional amendment for reallocating Alabama’s income tax revenue. The address began at 12:45 p.m. and was broadcast on radio. The amendment, approved by the Alabama legislature, will go to voters in a special election on October 2.
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J. N. Poole
Alabama
Dothan Exchange Club
Dothan Builders Urged To Delay For Better Materials
Contractors and lumber dealers in Dothan urge delaying home or commercial construction for two to three months as labor shortages and scarce materials, especially brick and tubs, hinder work. Builders like Grady Henderson and W V Sullivan describe limited lumber and rising costs, with some optimism for material relief in two to three months as sawmills hire more workers.
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Dothan
Abby Ellard
Gost
Grady Henderson
Henderson
B. Killingsworth
Bir
Killingsworth
W. V. Sullivan
Kallingsworth
Sparks Seeks State Funds for Income Tax Measure
Governor Chauncey Sparks told a Talladega gathering he has an undoubted right to use state money to promote the income tax reallocation amendment. He plans a Birmingham rally with his return set for Oct 2 voting. He argues state facilities are justified for major policy efforts and sees adoption as in Alabama’s best interests.
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Birmingham
Chauncey Sparks
Jefferson County
Talladega
Sparks
Truman Unaware Of Red's Criticism On Occupation Policy
President Truman said the occupation plan for Japan and General Douglas MacArthur's appointment as Supreme Commander were agreeable to all Allies. He denied knowledge of Soviet plans for an Allied control council and said any criticism would be communicated to him directly.
Aerial Daredevil Hangs Self At County Fair
Jasper Alabama AP reports daredevil Briety known as the man who changes himself and lives died after hanging from a rope act at the Walker County fair. Real name Fimner L. Stuffy, he leaped from a 120 foot swing. apparatus failed to release. He had performed for years with L.G. Heth Shows and died after a 60 foot fall.
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Jasper
Ala
Briety
Walker County Fair
Joe Legg
Fimner L. Stuffy
Bis
Brufty
L.G. Heth
Richmond
Nationwide Oil Sector Strike Authorized by CIO
The CIO Oil Workers International Union authorized a nationwide strike if wage talks fail, threatening 250 000 oil workers and swelling total idled workers to about 650 000. The move follows a 3 percent wage demand tied to a government conciliation conference led by Labor Secretary Schwellenbach.
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CIO
Associated Press
O. A. Knight
Fort Worth
Tex
CIO Oil Workers International Union
International Executive Council
Schwellenbach
New York
Detroit
Senators Seek Pay Boost to Spur Enlistment
A small group of senators led by two Republicans seeks higher base pay for Army and Navy troops to encourage volunteer enlistment. They argue the administration plan underfunds peacetime volunteers relative to civilian life, while opponents warn against raising pay beyond draft levels.
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Washington
Morse
Navy
Knowhandy
R-Calify
Senate
Knowland
Gurney
Congress
President Warns Isolation Swing Would Ruin Nation
President Truman rejects isolationist drift as dangerous to the nation. He outlines topics for a forthcoming Congress message on the atomic bomb and U S participation in shaping a new world order. He comments on Japan's occupation policy, Big Three and Big Five meetings, and warns against returning to 1920s isolationism.
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Truman
United States
Min
Japan
Britain
Berlin
Congress
Pouglas MacArthur
Russia
China
Big Five Council of Foreign Ministers
London
David Lawrence
Washington Star
United State
World Organization
Burns Reprieved In Alabama Death Row Case
E. J. Burns, an elderly Birmingham real estate man condemned for murder, received a reprieve from Gov. Chayncey Aparks until November 2. The delay comes as the U S Supreme Court considers a petition for review on the case of Jake Prescott a reportedly wealthy landowner killed in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Debt Shape of 1946 Tax Cut Linked to Public Debt
James Marlow reports that the size of the 1946 tax cut will be tied to the public debt. He explains how government spending exceeds revenue, requiring borrowing and bond sales, with the debt predicted to rise from 259 to about 273 billion by 1948.
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U. S
James Marlow Washington
Congress
Golax
Treasury
Jap Army and Navy stripped of all war equipment
General MacArthur orders Jap military stocks of food and clothing to aid famine threatened civilians. Marquis Yoshichika proposes Emperor Hirohito withdraw from politics to enable democracy. Reports say Hirohito may meet MacArthur tomorrow at the U S Embassy. The Japanese liaison office to be expanded with government representatives. Shigemitsu resigns after signing surrender. Tatsuo Kawai becomes new vice foreign minister. Six departments planned under liaison leadership. First Allied unit arrives in Yokohama area, 87th Infantry replacing 43rd Division bound for the United States.
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Russell Brines
Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
House of Peers
Yoshichika
Mirohito
Tatsuo Kawai
Jing
Shunichi Matzumoto
Foreign Office
Jacob Malik
Malik
Vane
Moscow
Kuzma Nikolaevech Derevyanko
Russia
Yokohama
Sith
Germany
Ruhr
43Rd
United States
Three Tokyo Raid Fliers Executed Confirmed by War Dept
The War Department said three Doolittle raid participants were executed by Japanese captors. Identified agents were William G. Farrow of Lakewood Ohio, Lt. Dean Hallmark of Dallas Texas, and Harold Splotz of Lebanon Kansas. Executions occurred October 15, 1942, in Kiangwan, China.
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Washington
James H. Doolittle
Tokyo
War Department
Roosevelt
China Theater
William G. Farrow
Lakewood Avenue
Lakewood
Ohio
Dean Hallmark
Wayne Avenue
Dallas
Tex
Harold Sputz
Lebn
Kaa
Kiangwan
China
Autos collide injures two. drivers named
Two escaped injury yesterday in a collision of two automobiles at the intersection of Main and Montana streets. Police said the drivers were W. E. Gilchrest and Arthur Lame. Both westbound vehicles were damaged in the impact.
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Montana
W. E. Gilchrest
Arthur Lame
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