Capital Hears Talk About New Session Of The Legislature
The Associated Press reports Alabama officials discuss a possible July special session in Montgomery. Gov. Jim Folsom weighs road and hospital funding, while the State Democratic Executive Committee maneuvers after a Supreme Court ruling on electors.
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Supreme Court
Alabama
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George 2. Marshall
Mobile
Sald
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Ward McFarland
McFarland
Highway Finance Corporation
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Albert Carmichael
Folsome
Parked Car Full of Groceries Sparks Mystery
Homer Smith of 511 North Alice Street found a car he had parked downtown had a back seat loaded with groceries. He contacted Chief Deputy Eldredge Cameron and said he would return the groceries to the rightful owner, noting prices are high.
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Santa Claus
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Eldredge Cameron
City funds boost library finances and new board named
Civic affairs committee said the City Commission increased the library monthly appropriation to 100 dollars and allocated 500 for repairs and improvements. The library reported a 360 percent rise in monthly income and 1000 dollars in cash donations. A new board of directors will include representatives from 26 county clubs with four county appointees named to the board, including Mrs R E Christmas and Miss Odessa Rains.
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Dothan
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Cotton Futures Close Steady After Active Erratic Trading Day
New York AP cotton futures closed steady to mixed as trading remained active and erratic. May to July switching occurred with a late week surge in old crop values amid hedging and short covering, while spot cotton held steady with moderate demand and stock details reported in New Orleans and Gulf ports.
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Aies
Ingmarke
Ching
New Orleans
Livestock Prices Mixed Amid Weak Beef Market
US Department of Agriculture reports salable hogs around 300 head and salable cattle near 200 with week-to-week comparisons mixed. Steers at 3,300 pounds down 50 to 1.00 higher, cows and bulls show firm to modest gains, dealers pressured by trends, top quotes touch 31.00 for select loads while common cattle range 13.00 to 28.50 for certain grades.
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Chicago
USDA
Montant
Wheat leads late grains rally on Chicago board
In Chicago grain trading, wheat staged a late rebound driven by a private Enid Oklahoma report of strong southern winds and dust, with corn and oats recouping earlier losses. May prices rose for wheat to 2.44 3 4, corn higher near 2.19 1 2, oats up to 1.12 1 4, while soybeans slipped 5 to 6 cents to 3.68.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Enid
Okla
Rome parade to showcase military power amid Communist fears
In Rome authorities staged a rehearsal parade with armored cars trucks and 80 armored cars for 20 000 soldiers and police amid fears of a Communist revolt after the April 18 election. A Naples dress rehearsal followed for a national honor ceremony recalling 1943 resistance.
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Naples
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Minster of Defense
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Ambiguous civic clubs and chapters listed in public notices
The text lists various local organizations including Business and Professional Women, DAR, Rotary, Lions Clubs, and chamber groups in Dothan and Keowee with no clear event or action. The fragment mentions precharge, spinster's cuts, and camelias, hindering a coherent report.
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Ke Wate
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Junar Chamber of Commerce
Southeast Alabama Scouts Plan M Day Emergency Drill
Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council announces the second dental day drill to test scout readiness for unexpected emergencies. Scout Executive J W Cooke says mobilization will be without warning and prep time is not provided. Scouts are told to pack light with sleeping gear, raincoat, hatchet, pocket knife, two meals of easily prepared food, iodine, and water purification tablets.
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Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council
J. W. Cooke
Berlin Airlifts and Guards Mark Postwar Tension
The text details Allied air supply runs into Templehof and rail moves to Berlin, showing American and British actions along with Soviet resistance. It notes U S C 47 transports from Frankfurt, a 56-car freight train reaching Berlin, and western zone travel by road as guards oversee movement. Col. Howley asserts U S sovereignty over American sector buildings and rejects Soviet occupation. Russian protests are noted while guard presence remains high at the Reichsbahn.
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Templehof
Brian Robertson
Iron Curtain
Reichsbahn
Radio
Frank L. Howley
Howley
Alexander Kotikov
Kotikov
Varcing D. Clay
Germany
Potsdam Road
Bus kills Columbia woman near highway three miles west
Elderly May Liza McBride of Columbia died after darting into a Dothan bound bus three miles west of Columbia. Investigators found no criminal negligence and did not file charges. Roscoe Wilson of Dothan route four, Albany to Dothan, drove the bus. about 30 witnesses described the events.
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May Liza McBride
Columbia
M. §. Vickery and A. F. Mason
Mason
Roscoe Wilson
Modern Coach Corporation
15000 On Strike In Bombay Protest
Calcutta reports 50 hunger strikers from government offices jailed after mass Communist leader arrests. In Bombay about 15,000 textile workers struck to protest raids on Communist offices while Calcutta union actions waned. Police guarded key sites as workers decide on two day protest continuation.
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Calcutta
India
Bombay
Truman Moves to Halt Coal Strike After Inquiry
A three man board led by Judge Sherman Minton found coalition leader Lewis responsible for the three week coal mine walkout. President Truman asked Attorney General Tom Clark to seek an injunction restraining a strike for 80 days. Lewis disputed responsibility and urged miners to decide their own return to work as talks continue.
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House
Joe Louis Earns $3 Million Purse Total
The heavyweight champion Joe Louis has secured a purse totaling 3 million dollars. His earnings reflect a high point in his boxing career and highlight his dominance in the ring during this period.
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Joe Louis
Burrow the Train Robber Headlined in They Died With Their Boots On
Clint Bonner chronicles Rube Burrow king of the train robbers in a 100 installment serial. The feature tracks his life from rails of Texas to Alabama swamps and his end, with moral notes urging truth over glamor in crime. The series also profiles Sam Davis James Andrews Wild Bill Hickok and others in a nonfiction style.
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Dothan
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James Butler
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Hickok
Abraham Lincoln
Truman official weighs 70 group air force expansion
Secretary Forrestal questioned whether a 70 group air force is advisable while noting the cost would expand the entire military establishment. He cited 229000 more soldiers needed overall and 22000 from the draft, as the Senate panel considers the draft bill and a yearlong training plan for youths.
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Air Policy Commission
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UMIT
Soviet trench works seen near Korean front line
Migrant soldiers and trenches run north of the Demarcation Line on a 25 mile peninsula. Soviets supervise and dig long trench networks and six square holes linked by trenches near North Korean outposts. Americans report limited fortifications and no evident offensive or defensive works on their side.
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U. S
Four Men Are Hurt In Highway Collision At Geneva
A late Friday night crash near the Geneva road on the Alabama border injured four men and left two with serious wounds. Sidney Black of Georgia Route One was driving the moving car with Layman Trawick of Geneva beside him. Luther Richards of Opp and David Burke of Elba suffered severe injuries including broken legs and knocked out teeth. Walter Lee of Opp, driving the stopped car, was unhurt. Marion Grant of Laverne rode with Black and also escaped injury.
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Geneva
Sidney Black
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Ala
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Luther Richards
Opp
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Elba
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Floodwaters Disrupt Georgia Railroads Roads Farms Report
Severe flooding battered central and southern Georgia with extensive road damage and rail disruption. Dams, ditches, and a collapsed river bridge near Tallahassee worsened travel. counties faced losses in topsoil, bedded crops, and thousands of acres to replant. Governor Thompson sought federal aid to fund repairs.
Congress mulls military push ahead of big bills
Speaker Martin urged prioritizing military strength as Congress considers boosting Air Force strength to 70 groups from 55 and debates universal military training, the draft, and funding. He warned recesses depend on military needs and finances while several appropriations and social bills await action.
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Tee Oe
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Senate
Air Force
Appropriations Committee
United States and Allies Seek UN Action on Italy Aid
The United States Britain and France urged the UN Security Council to revisit Kalys bid for UN membership and Russia faced scrutiny over Communist influence. A $6.098 billion Truman aid bill rushed to passage two weeks before Italy elections and may ship American aid to Italy ahead of votes.
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Britain
France
United Nations Security Council
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Russia
Italy
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White House
Flood isolates rural residents as roads wash out
Washed out secondary roads cut off many rural residents while the state road system deteriorates in the flood area. Roads closed include the Valdosta to Madison route, Madison to Quitman, and Hahira to Thomasville via Pavo. U S Highway 41 stays open. traffic around Albany detours to Sylvester, Moultrie, and Thomasville. Rail service south of Albany largely halted. Florida perishables rerouted via Savannah.
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Pavo
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Sylvester
Moultrie
Dothan
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