Little Hope For Averting Telephone Strike
AP report from Washington says Robert Creasey vice president of the American Union of Telephone Workers sees little possibility of avoiding a nationwide strike Monday. NFTW affiliates plan joint action by 287,000 members beginning at 6 am, seeking $12 weekly pay raises and other contract provisions. Negotiations with Bell System long distance divisions show no progress, with no change since last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Walker Washington
Robert
Creasey
American Union of Telephone Workers
American Telephone and Telegraph
National Federaton of Telephone Workers
AFL
William Margolis
U. S
Nftw Policy Committee
Bell System
Amvets Plan State Convention Delegates from Dothan
Amvets of World War II seek at least 20 delegates to the first state convention in Montgomery April 19-20, as Commander Elmer Podan urges attendance. Members will elect delegates at the April 31 meeting. The group meets in the Coca Cola plant auditorium in Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Amvets
Montgomery
Elmer Poldan
Amvets
Dothan
Coca-Cola Plant
Easter Sing Set At Courthouse
A special Easter singing program will be held at the courthouse on Sunday April 6. All singers and gospel music lovers are invited to attend. The singing begins at 1 o clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Than
Two Elba Men Held On Liquor Charges By U S Authorities
Two Elba men were arrested in Coffee County on illegal whiskey transport and conspiracy to violate the Internal Revenue law. Johnnie Thomas faces transporting 86 gallons between 1946 and 1947 with a $300 bond and is held in Houston County jail. Joe Edward Collins faced conspiracy charges, waived hearings, and was released on $250 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elba
Coffee County
Internal Revenue Law
R. B. Phillips
Johnnie Thomas
J. W. Daughtry
U.S
Daughtry
Thomas
Houston County
Thomay
ATU
C. W. Peets
Joe Edward Collins
Collins
Coffee County 4-H Rally Set for Elba Tomorrow
Coffee County 4-H rally planned in Elba at the ball park starting 9 a.m. if weather allows. Morning sessions include a parade through town, photo shows, and field day events with hog calling, walking, goat relay, corn shocking contests, and more. About 1,208 to 1,500 youths expected. rain would postpone to next Friday. The county beef calf show is set for April 14 at Chambers-Skipper Livestock Yard in Enterprise, with about 70 calves to be shown and then moved to the Tri-State Show and sale in Dythany on April 15 and 16, judged by Dr. R. S. Sugg of Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elba
J. L. Thompson
Thompson Saic
FFA
Chambers-Skipper Livestock
Enterprise
Thompson
Tri-State
R. S. Sugg
Veterinary School
Auburn
Welfare, education budgets advance in Alabama legislature
Interim committees finalize reports for the May session. A finance and taxation subcommittee proposed increasing teacher salaries to 1800 dollars annually and a welfare budget of 5.362 million. The school fund was set at 38 million with tax exemptions to be trimmed to raise about 4 million annually.
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Als
Sea
Morrow
Finance and Taxation Committee
John Snodgrass
Jackson
James B. Allen
Etowah
Albert Boutwell
Jefferson
Bruce Henderson
Wilcox
Thomas A. Johnston
Mobile
Special Educational Trust Fund
Senate pivots on Greece Turkey aid bill debate
The Senate foreign relations committee moved toward a general approval of a compromise plan giving the United Nations power to halt U S aid to Greece and Turkey if the UN will take over the assistance. The panel also insisted on Senate confirmation of directors and said funds could not repay old loans. Debate included amendments and a possible $400 million package with $240 million for Greece and $150 million for Turkey. House panels prepared to hear from social service groups as the measure faced a formal vote unlikely before April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becaime
Senate Foreign Relaions
United Nations
Greece
Turkey
U. N
Senate
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Connally
D - Tex
United States Action
Seneter Murray-Mont
Pro. Bramo
Edwin C. Johnson
House Committee
Armerican Fiends
Methrogest Federation of Social Service
Samuel Guy Inman
Ohi Wesleyan University
Marshall Proposes German Reparations Plan Amid Potsdam Debates
Secretary of State George C. Marshall outlined a compromise on German reparations tied to Germany’s industrial output, stressing limits to avoid raising occupation costs or hindering Allied aid. He warned any plan must not disrupt postwar unity or equitable material distribution while noting Russia’s opposition.
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George C. Marshall
U.S. Willinghess
Marshall
Aieltf
Germany
Russia
Miarsnall
Potsdam
United States
Unie
Kansas plant fire claims several lives in Chiton
A large factory building near Kansas City, Chiton, about 100 miles south east, suffered a deadly fire after an explosion. Three women died, including Hazel Shepard, and Lloyd Shepard recalled his daughter-in-law might have been inside. Firefighters faced debris and a partially open shed door as crews tried to reach workers trapped by debris. The firm estimated 0 to 100 pounds of powder inside and offered no cause for the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Facy
Chiton
Kansas Ciy
Livestock Prices Rise Amid Slow Market in Chicago
USDA reports show salable hogs at 7 000 with weights 200 lb and down 50 to 75 cents higher than Wednesday. Sows up to 25 cents, top hogs 27.00. Cattle totals 4,500 with fed steers and yearlings rising 25 cents. Beef cows and bulls gain. stock cattle remain dull.
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Chicago
USDA
Montgomery market cattle hogs calves steady prices
Montgomery market reports estimated salable receipts of cattle 225 and hogs 250 with early sales steady. Slaughter steers 17.50 to 21.00, beef cows 12.00 to 15.50, cutters 9.00 to 12.00, calves 13.00 to 19.00, hogs 23.50 to 24.50 for 180-300 lb barrows and gilts, other weights vary with activity described as steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Market
Montgomery
Fed- State
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
Tbs
Median and Good Sons
Ibs
Mnder
Congress Hearings Highlight Coal Mine Safety Failings
The discussion accuses Krug and King of negligence as miners die and unsafe conditions persist at Centralia. Senators and representatives demand stronger federal safety codes, while workers lament court injunctions and delayed mine rescues. The speaker recalls Kentucky's Stearns Creek disaster and calls for government responsibility to recover bodies and protect families.
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Krug
Centralia
Chiles J. Kersten
R-Wis
Tawi
Krue
Pinoton
Richard M. Nixon
R-Cab
Tawas
Kingg
Lewis
Nixa
Lasvis
UMW
Lwe
United State
America
Mrs H B Blanchard of Gordon Dies Here
Mrs H B Blanchard aged 78 of Gordon route one died at Dothan hospital after a three week illness. Funeral services will be at Gunn Church with burial in the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, three sons, a brother, 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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H. B. Blanchard
Gordon Route One
Dothan Hospital
Gunn Church
Church
Johnson- Wilkerson
Blanchard
Georgia
Alabama
Free Wiii Baptist Church
C. E. Lovett
Bainbridge
J. 3B. Hudson
Gordon
F. H. Kirksey
Brinson
C. E. Kirksey
Richard Blanchard
L. G. Jones
Columbus
Putzie Sparks Romance Yet Won't Attend Wedding
MOBILE, Ala. UP A German bride Irmyard Greving will marry Henry B. Richardson in Dauphin Way Methodist Church tonight despite Richardson’s dogged pursuit with a shaggy hite dog named Putzie who helped unite them. Greving says Richardson “kidnapped” the dog on several occasions to win her over. Federal Judge John McDuffie who helped Greving enter the country will give the bride away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Dauphin Way Methodist Church
Putzie
Little Putzie
Proom
Henry B. Richardson
Irmyard Greving
Erlangen
Germany
Irmyard
Richardson
Heavid
Miss Greving
John McDuffie
Congress weighs Lilienthal probe amid federal funds watch
Hoffman signals possible inquiry into Lilienthal’s handling of federal money and its use by enterprises under his control. Senate House panel debates portal pay compromises as Halleck asserts GOP unity. Bilbo’s seating delayed pending medical and ethics questions, with July aims for adjournment. Coast Guard funding debated as $900 million operating funds review continues.
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Hoffman
Lilienthals
Jeanings
Senate
Lilienthal
Lahentaal
House Conference Committee
Hoare
Halleen
Indiana
House
Jeader
Democrata
Halleck
Bilbo Forrest Jackson
Senater
Hilbo
Dmiss
Bilbo
Congress
Tus
Mississippi
Jackson
Washaimpton
GOP
Coast Guard
J. B. Farlex
Comaro
Arsonists Foiled in Jail Break Attempt on Second Floor
An inmate named 8 a trusty or yu Visctor at the jan Haneau used a key to unlock all the cells on the second floor. Five other prisoners attempting escape were stopped by Jailer Lewis Rogers. The Lees were held on robbery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Haneau
Lewis Rogers
Lees
Building permit issued for residence at 1204 West North
Richmond M. Flowers secured a building permit from the city engineer yesterday for a residence at 1204 West North street with a project cost of 7500 dollars. The note adds a curious aside about how the beefsteak mushroom earned its name due to its beeflike appearance.
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Richmond M. Flowers
West North Street
Faster Teeth Secure Your Smile With FASTEETH
Worry about false teeth slipping or irritating? Do not be embarrassed. Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates for added comfort and security. It holds plates more firmly with no gummy taste or paste like feel. Alkaline formula and easy to obtain as any drug store product.
Navy Veterans On Terminal Leave Pay Advised
Dothan VA Office states Navy to inform veterans on active duty after September 1, 1946 about terminal leave bonds. Claimants not allowed to submit unused leave claims before separation should write to the Bureau of Naval Personnel to compute leave as of August 31, 1946 and file claims for unused leave over 60 days as of September 1, 1948. Include full name rating service number date and place of separation and current address. The bureau will prepare and notarize forms, then forward to the Terminal Leave Disbursing Office for payment.
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Dothan
The
Veterans Administration
U. S. Navy
Nover
Bureau of Naval Pergonnel
Bureau
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Field Branch
Harrison L Lashley Dies at Gordon Route One
Harrison L Lashley of Gordon route one dies at home aged seventy eight after months of illness. Funeral Friday at Ardilla Baptist Church with Rev J W Yeoman officiating. interment in church cemetery. Survivors include son T J Lashley of Dothan route one five daughters and one sister. Johnson Wilkerson funeral home in charge.
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Ardilla Baptist Church
Harrison L. Lashley
Gordon
J. W. Yeoman
Johnson-Wilkerson Funeral Home
Harrison
Houston County
Ardilla
J. T. Calloway Dies at 66 in Marianna Area
J. T. Calloway sixty six of Marianna route three died early yesterday at a hospital in Donalsonville Georgia after an illness of several days He was a member of the Free Will Baptist church Services will be at Friendship church at 3 pm tomorrow with burial in the church cemetery Ward Wilson directing He leaves a widow one son Agron Calloway of Marianna route three five daughters Mrs W A Meredith Malone Mrs Ben Bruner Blakely Georgia Mrs Hayes Everett Marianna route three Mrs W A McArthur Bascom Florida Miss Trudie Calloway Marianna route three five brothers H H Calloway Phenix City G G Calloway Lake City Florida W O Calloway Alford Florida W A and C C Calloway of Marianna four sisters Mrs J H Outlaw Mrs W Hill Mrs B H Windham and Mrs C W Peck all of Marianna 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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J. T. Calloway
Marianna Foute
Donalsonville
Free Will Baptist Church
Friendship Church
Ward - Wilson
Agron Calloway
Marianna
W. A. Meredith
Malone
Ben Bruner
Blakely
Hayes Everett
W.A. McArthur
Bascom
Fla
Trudie Calloway
H. H. Calloway
Phenix City
G. G. Calloway
Lake City
W. O. Calloway
Alford
W. A
C. C. Calloway
J. H. Outlaw
W. Hill
B. H. Windham
C. W. Peck
Minister and Layman Kiwanis Topics at Dothan Club
The Dothan Kiwanis Club met Tuesday with Rev Joseph Kellermann and Col John J Martin addressing the topic What the Minister Expects of the Layman and What the Layman Expects of the Minister. Program chairman CC Schwalb and others announced delegates chosen to attend the international convention in Chicago in June. Guests included Earl Lene Rabbi Martin Hinchin and Robert Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kellermann
John J. Martin
Dothan Kiwanis Club
CC. T. Schwalb
L. J. Thomas
Theodore Jackson
T. A. Shealy
J. P. Culver
Chicago
Earl Lene
Martin Hinchin
Robert Ramsey
Firemen Quench Blaze In Howell School Yard
Firemen extinguished a pile of burning scrap timber in the Howell school grounds after children started the fire. Chief O R. H. Ryan said the blaze was intense but caused no material damage since the timber lay about 100 feet from the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Or. H. Ryan
Ryan
Mrs Annie Lambe Rites Held in Marianna
Funeral services for Mrs Annie R B Lambe of Marianna were conducted at Maddox Funeral Chapel by Rev M A DuRant with burial at Riverside cemetery. Pallbearers included A Duckworth J Anor Exton W H Rob and A S Hartin. honorary pallbearers listed. She leaves two sons G Albert Lambe and John E Lambe, a niece and nephew, and was a native of Ulverston England widow of George Isaac Lambe. The family moved to the United States in 1880 and then to Marianna in 1915. she was a Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Maddox
Annie RB. Lambe
M. A. DuRant
First Presbyterian Church
Riverside Cemetery
Pep Beeee
A. Duckworth
J. Aanor
Exton
W. H Ro
A. S. Hartin
D. A. MacKinnon
Fillmore Sims
W. H. Nobles
Clyde Mayhall
Oscar Wells
T. 5. Copeland
H. ‘M. McKelvain
Athletes Foot Germ How To Kill It In One Hour
A cryptic ad style item makes bold claims about a product that supposedly kills the athletes foot germ within an hour. It promises a money back offer and uses exaggerated language to imply strong effects and penetration.
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Careys
Carey's
Carey Salt Co
Hutchinson
Kas
Southern Supply House
Dothan Bank and Trust
Jens Peck
York
New Orleans
AAA
Navy Veterans
T. J. Tash
Ley
J. HW. Hatcher
W. J. Danford
Ashford
W. H. Watkins
Cairo
FE. M. Reddy
Cross City
C. OL
Braswell
Cottonwood
Dora Palmore
Annie Lambe
England
Stew
Ter Vomery
New York
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