Floods Halt Trains To Dothan And County Schools
Flash floods from heavy rain wash out road beds and a Bay Line bridge, derailing 15 ACL freight cars at Jakin. Rail service between Dothan and Thamasville is disrupted, and Madrid area remains flooded. County officials consider temporary school closures as water covers highways and threatens bridges. Passenger trains rerouted via Graceville. the Southwind and Panama City services affected.
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Truman seeks 3 billion more for national defense
President Truman told Congress a further 3.0 billion dollars will be requested for defense on top of 11.0 billion already sought. He asked Treasury to authorize 375 million for stockpiling strategic materials and stressed the plan aims to deter communism and avoid wartime controls.
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Truman Calls In Top Advisors On Strike
President Truman convened a White House conference with Attorney General Clark Secretary Schwellenbach Secretary Krug and Cyrus Ching to discuss actions on the 18 day soft coal strike. A fact finding report will be released after his Williamsburg trip. An adviser said a public move may be urged though specifics were not known.
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Williamsburg
Wiliam and Mary College
City Commissioners Reply To Editorial On Plumbing Case
City officials defend use of Section 17 of the Privilege License Schedule to potentially revoke licenses for unfair or illegal business conduct. They say the 1945 ordinance is binding and will seek an opinion from the Attorney General before sharing results with The Eagle. The letter is signed by Ayres, Brennan, and O’Neal.
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J. H. Brennan
James M. O'Neal
National Laugh Week Opens With Sam Hyder’s Bold Guffaws
In Pawtucket during National Laugh Week a local entertainer Sam Hyder declares laughter can save peace. He, once jailed for laughing loudly, promotes humor as a civic act and urges others to join in spreading cheer.
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Marshall to Demand No Quarter for Reds at Bogota
Secretary of State George C. Marshall is expected to open the Inter-American Conference in Bogota with a hard United States stance against communism. He will argue there can be no compromise with communism and preview limited future U.S. aid, favoring private capital over government loans, as Latin America seeks economic development. Argentina's Juan A. Brarmuglia will follow, promoting a potential third force between communism and capitalism.
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Colombia
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Argentina
United States
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Juan Peran
Latin America
Russia
Europe
Chile
Ate
Juvens Hernandez
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Bramuglia
Secretariat
U. S
Lightning Sets Fire To Burn In County
A farm at J. D rivers in Dothan route five burned early this morning after a lightning strike. Damages exceed 3500 dollars. Firemen failed to save the barn and shed containing seed peanuts. No casualties among livestock though some cattle and mules sustained minor burns. About one third of losses covered by insurance. Rumors tied the Beulah Baptist Church fire scare to this blaze.
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Beulah Baptist Church
Truman Veto Expected on 4.8 Billion Tax Bill
President Truman plans to veto the 4.8 billion tax reduction bill. The veto decision followed a White House conference with Treasury Secretary Snyder, Sen Barkley Rep Rayburn and other Democratic leaders. A preliminary cost estimate of an expanded defense program will be sent to Speaker Martin.
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General Spaatz Resigns as Air Force Chief
President Truman announced the resignation of General Carl Spaatz as Air Force chief and nominated General Hoyt S. Vandenberg to succeed him in Washington.
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Allies In Protest Expand Air Travel Amid Berlin Rail Blockade
The U S military government halted train service between Berlin and the American zone due to Russian traffic restrictions and urged expanded air travel. Britain and France protested the order demanding inspections at Soviet zone borders. Four Western trains were halted. authorities seek to avoid surrender of transit sovereignty and tensions rise ahead of the March 20 Control Council meeting.
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Germany
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Hasnburg
Lizzie the Ford Turns Up in National News
Ashford correspondent Victor Smith recounts how a 1926 Model T Ford nicknamed Lizzie, owned by Uncle Bob, sparked nationwide attention after bearing failures led to a garage saga. The tale spreads as The United Press picked up the item via Vince Bala and Cheshire, reaching readers coast to coast.
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Lassie
Cheshire
United Press
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United States
Driver Escapes Death In Freak Alabama Road Incident
Herbert B. Hill 27 of Abbeville route two narrowly survived when a lumber laden produce truck stopped suddenly and tipped over after sliding down a 23 foot embankment on Alabama Street near the Florida line. He was thrown from the cab as the trailer rolled and the cab careered off the road. Patrolmen described the dramatic rescue as the truck turned over and the load bounced over him.
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Abbeville
Highwey Patrolien
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Rand
State Electors Free To Cast Votes For Man They Like
The Alabama Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a 145 law binding presidential electors to support party nominees. The advisory opinion held that the Legislature cannot dictate how electors vote, affirming the elector's duty to follow conscience and personal judgment rather than statutory constraints. It notes the 1954 statute would have forced electors to back Truman or any party aligned with civil rights.
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Truman
Alabama Revenue Up Six Million on Year
Alabama's major revenue rose by six million dollars as March collections reached 0.659 million, lifting the fiscal year total to 4.264 billion. The state revenue commissioner James A. Stephens reported the rise over the previous year, noting April collections and April filings show continued growth.
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Mare Wren
James A. Stephene
Republicans Afraid Democrats May Talk Truman Out Of Race
Republicans fear Democrats may push Truman from the ticket and nominate another candidate. Reporters quote Wright and other GOP figures noting internal concerns, with names like Taft Laney and Ross omitted for brevity. The piece hints at hedged plans and quiet discussions shaping the nomination outlook.
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New York
Italy Faces General Strike Threat Over April Actions
AP reports Italy threatened by a general strike at the eve of April elections. Communists and labor groups vow action if wage and policy disputes persist, with talks and mobilization plans under way across key industrial regions.
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Senate House Conferrees Omit Spain References From ERP
Senate and House conferees removed all references to Spain from the European Recovery Program. President Truman opposed Spain's participation, and Senator Vandenberg opposed the Spain provision. House and Senate versions differed on ERP scope, with the conference aiming to advance foreign aid legislation.
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United States rushes ships to Dardanelles guard Straits
Washington reports US arrival with ships and planes to bolster Turkish defense in the Dardanelles. Navy says a carrier task force and submarines are en route from various bases to support Creek Turkish military operations. A US aid mission to Turkey supplies equipment amid multi-nation balance of power concerns.
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Russia Cuts Austria Reparations Demand by 25 Percent
London based AP report notes Russia reduced its Austrian reparations claim to 125 million dollars over 20 years, part payment for former German property under Potsdam pact. Western delegates considered the revised figure after Deputy Foreign Ministers discussed the Austrian pentetreaty.
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Virginia's Poorest Acre Becomes Model Farm In A Day
At Virginia's Poorest tract in South Hill the Poythress property was transformed from barren land into a thriving model farm in one day. Volunteer crews under soil conservation efforts plowed planted and built new fences and buildings turning yesterday's worn land into a demonstration of rapid farm progress. The effort led by Kent of the Conservation board drew neighbors and students to show what can be done with scarce homestead lands.
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