Peanut Festival Plans Outlined by Dothan Jaycees
Dothan Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a fall revival of the Wiregrass Peanut Festival featuring a parade, contests, speeches, a banquet, dance, and cultural events at Wiregrass Stadium and downtown venues. A committee will report next week on October timing and full schedule.
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Dothan Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Harry Anderson
Anderson
Bfy
Wiregrass Stadium
Can- Irs
Rat Tay Hall
Dorian Caamber
Daveres
the Chamber of Commerce
Jascoes
Championship Calf Brings $2.50 Per Pound At Auction
Aberdeen Angus calf Beauty won the grand championship at the Montgomery farm show. It sold for $2.50 per pound, total $240. A larger 1,080 pound calf from Sumter County netted $2,700, bought by Horace Davis for the Children’s Home in Montgomery. The reserve champion, a 920 pound Hereford from Montgomery County, sold for $12 per pound total $11,040.
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All States Life Insurance Company
Ingomery
John Mattley
Montgomery County
Stallworth
All
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Orchestra Leader's Jawbone Loss Stuns London Crowd
London AP reports conductor Banliege Lopez used a donkey jawbone to rhythm his rhumba, saying finding a replacement will be hard as the quirky instrument fuels a strange night club performance. The tale unfolds amid a chaotic scene with misheard names and surreal details.
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London
Banliege Lopez
Sampron
Lopes
Hin Rhumba Orchestra
One Florida Escapee Recaptured at Marianna
Report from Marianna states inmate Rancau was recaptured and is in custody of Sheriff Barkley Gaune. Two other escapees remain at large as officers intensify pursuit after a March break from Jackson jail with a stolen pistol, weapon from a nearby residence, and a $100 robbery charge tied to Sneads shed.
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Ranean
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Shepherd Acquitted In Leebern Slaying
Phenix City Alabama reports Grady N Shepherd, a nightclub operator, was acquitted of murder charges in the slaying of F O D Leebers, owner of the Columbus hotel. Shepherd testified he acted in self defense after Leebers attacked him with a base.
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Phenix City
Ala
Grady N. T Snooke
Shepherd
F. O D. Leebers Columbue
Kahan Ante
Teor Ben
Leebern
More Alert Prison Guards Urged In State To Cut Down On Escapes
A legislative subcommittee urged better supervision and more guards at Alabama prisons to reduce escapes. The report criticizes laxity at Kilby and reaffirms need for merit-board oversight, with salary penalties for improperly vetted staff. It notes conditions at Limestone prison and calls for improved sewer systems to avert health epidemics.
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Cater
Montgomery
Ccitt
United States Takes Control of Japanese Islands
The United States gains control of former Japanese territories including the Marshalls and Carolines, with key bases such as Saipan within a UN backed security framework. Delegates discuss occupation terms and postwar governance, signaling moves to place territories under American management.
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United States
Securty Conn
United Nations
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Sud
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Marshalls
Three Hour Good Friday Service Booked at Local Church
A three hour Good Friday service is planned at the local church. Reverend Kellermann and several ministers will preside with meditations on the words from the Cross. Each meditation will precede with hymn, responsive reading, and prayer. The service will end with coordinated prayers and women pastors delivering readings. Attendees may arrive for opening at noon and plan to stay about three hours.
Two Alabamians Die In Train Auto Crash
The article reports two residents of Alabama died after a collision between a car and a train at a crossing near Tuscaloosa. Marvin Dockers of Moundaville died in hospital, the companion Buys rougha also of Moundaville was killed instantly.
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Talon
Moundsville
Marvin Dockers
Moundaville
Hart
Alabama
Aleo
Truman Greek Turkish aid plan advances in Senate unit
The Senate unit approves a measure backing President Truman's plan to extend 400 million dollars in aid to Greece and Turkey, sending an amended bill to the full Senate for action amid debate over United Nations involvement and domestic economic ties. The report notes broader legislative maneuvering and positions on foreign policy.
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Government Seeks Truman Power To Seize Phones
Government attorneys disclosed that they are examining whether President Truman has authority under the Federal Communications Act to seize telephone and telegraph systems during a national emergency. The study focuses on legal limits and the potential for wartime seizure of communications equipment as the war nears its end and peace treaties are signed.
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Molotov Attacks Greece Democracy in Cold War Exchange
In Moscow, Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov denounces the Greek democracy and attacks Bevin for defending dictators in the name of democracy. The exchange, part of a wider debate on postwar Germany and Allied policies, reflects tensions over representation and occupation plans as leaders clash on democratic principles.
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Bevin
Molotov
Greece
Old Age Pension Aid Under Fire By State Committee
State committee scrutinizes old age pension aid programs amid claims of mismanagement. lawmakers, including Rep Chaka Mo Dinketeay, discuss eligibility, funding, and potential policy changes as communities report welfare concerns and administrative delays.
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Montomery
Bert
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Taeny
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Wild Ponies Dig Own Wells On Ocracoke Island
Hal Boyle profiles Ocracoke NC a thinly populated island off North Carolina famed as Poor Man's Bermuda. The column notes wild ponies digging wells and a quiet life where moneyed visitors frequent the coast for simple pleasures. It mentions a timeless isle and a small population of about 700, with a pirate era history and a peaceful fishing village character.
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Eviction of Destitute Mother and Five Children
A destitute mother with five children was evicted from their home. The family faced hardship as authorities and local services considered relief options, with church leaders planning support for the children amid ongoing housing struggles.
Interior chief orders mine shutdowns after Centralia incident
Washington reports Interior Secretary Krag orders indefinite closure of SIS Soft cal nanos and 2 018 other mines until safety checks are completed. President Lewis of the United Mine Workers had already halted operations following the Centralia dust disaster prompting new federal inspections and possible continued stoppages across the industry.
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Washington
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J. A. Krag
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John L Lewis
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Four Hurt in Truck Motorcycle Crash on Highway
Four persons were injured in a collision involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle on a regional highway. Authorities investigated the incident at the scene, with medical teams responding and transport provided for the injured to a local facility.
Powder-Fed Blaze at Fireworks Plant Claims 10 Dead
A powder fueled fire at the Brown Monitorying Company fireworks plant in Clinton results in ten deaths and five injuries among workers. Bodies removed to a hall for identification as relatives arrive. Foreman and other staff describe chaotic conditions and failed safety access as flames engulf the building.
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Araved
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W Bach
Carmen
Blind Baby Plays Piano Imitating His Father
A 21 month old blind infant, Gary Trent, distinguishes tunes by ear and imitates his father on the piano for hours daily. His parents Ma and Mr Stephert Trent report the child enjoys melodies and can play simple harmonies with increasing skill, aiding a happy mood and calm behavior.
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Trent
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