Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Week Service
Week Communion services are set for 7 30 p m at Foster Street Methodist Church announced by Dr W F Cahous produced by Frank Merdle seven members were pressed One day court A one day docket of criminal corea van being heard today in Law and Equity Court with Judge J Theodore Jackson presiding Most cases heard were traffic violations including driving while intoxicated The service truck incident involved a guard rail fall and a crash near DonalsonvilleWitnesses described multiple explosions and a fire that burned for about 45 minutes A Dolhan hospital reported John T Menlinth improving and several people injured none seriously Alabama Highway Patrolmen handled the scene Prolonged blast sequence and debris described Livestock arrivals and markets across Georgia Alabama and Florida with cattle calves hogs and assorted weights reported in Dothan Tallahassee and surrounding packing plants Prices for hogs cattle and calves listed with mixed valuations and steady to varied movement.
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Corea
Law and Equity
J. Theodore Jackson
Officera
Floyd
Hollis Christmas
Donalsonville
Raymond Russell
Athens
Ala
Russell
John T. Menlinth
Dothan
Secident
Dolhan
Jernigan
Dothen
Mcenville
Public Housing Battle Warns of Recall Threats
Senator Sparkman warned that organized opposition to the public housing program exploits questions to local boards and recall campaigns against pro housing officials. He praised the 1949 housing act, urged continued support for middle income housing, and blamed opponents for misinformation and weak education campaigns.
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Ocal Vefer
Endumn
Sparkmen
List Congress
Congress
Sparkman
Truman
Sparkmania
Senate hears Armed Services session on air power advocates
A Thursday session of the Armed Services Committee heard partial member support for two air power champions Finlter and Symington as potential detente leaders. Finletter, back from London, led an Economic Cooperation program in Britain and has long urged a larger Air Force for modern war. A Friday Easter schedule in San Francisco included naval services and a United Nations conference, with events at 7 30 p m and 11 a m.
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Armed Services
Senate
Finleiter
Symington
Maletter
Air Policy Commission
Fintetter
London
Great Britain
Wea
Jewell
Hull
Sunee
San Francisco
X Con- Say
Navy
United Nations
Good Friday and Easter Services At Nativity Church
The Rev. George A. P. Jewell, currently staying in Panama City, will conduct Good Friday and Easter services at Bethesda Episcopal Church in Dothan.
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George A. P. Jewell
Panama City
Do‘tham'a Episcopal Church
The
Fragmentary Note on Departments and World War Context
A mangled OCR fragment references 12 and October issues in a discussion of Germany Britain and France. It hints at officials weighing concerns about German industry dismantling versus broader wartime stakes. The text remains unclear and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geist
Itain
Present farm program praised over new concepts
The article argues that the legislative and administrative branches should improve the present farm program rather than adopt Shandon's new concepts. It claims the current plan operates for the general welfare, is not unduly expensive beyond potatoes, and ensures ample food and fiber supply at sale prices.
Cotton futures drift amid quiet New York trading
In New York and New Orleans, cotton futures showed scattered moves with minor gains and losses. Prices for May, July, and October contracts fluctuated around 2.29 to 3.63 and 32 cent ranges as market activity remained subdued.
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New York
Cotion
New Orleans
Dee
Bost
Bargain on advance tickets for Wild West rodeo
The Chamber of Commerce offers 1 advance ticket for adults and 50 cents for children, saving 23 cents per adult, for the 14th annual Tri States Fat Stock Show and Sale at Ramey Stock Yards Tuesday and Wednesday. About 3,000 adult and 3,000 child tickets available. The event features bronc riders, trained stock, cowgirls, and Judge Roy Bean as a spotlight during the two day show and sale. Advance tickets may be bought at local stores and eateries.
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Dothen Chamber of Commerce
Acultz
Sargato
Chamber of Commerce
Tri States
Ramey Stock Yards
Ovente
Roy Bean
Cask Drug Store
Max's Grill
Charcoal Steak House
Northcutt’s
Spann Harkware
Rev Kennedy to Visit Ireland on Sick Leave
The Rev Tom Kennedy of St Columba Church plans to sail for Ireland next week to visit relatives while on leave of absence. During his absence, Rev Cecil Ginn is conducting services at St Columba. Kennedy, a native of Ireland, will depart for New York tomorrow and sail early next week, currently visiting in Marianna with Father Cunningham.
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Tom Kennedy
St. Columa
Ireland
Cecil Gin
St. Columba
Father Kennedy
New York
Marianna
Father Cunningham
Houston Rites Held For Dr J H R Daughtry
Funeral services were held in Houston for Dr J H R Daughtry son of Rev J P Daughtry of Dothan route one. He died at his home Friday in Houston. His father, pastor of a Dothan Circuit Methodist church, is convalescing after an operation in a Birmingham hospital. Relatives said.
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J. HR. Daughtry
J. P. Daughtry
Dothan
Daughtry
Houston
Texas
Frida
Birmingham
Industry Planning Session Opens Here
A planning session began at Houston Memorial Library at 2 pm to focus Wiregrass on the Aln name industry through mid June. The meeting outlined eliminations set for June 15 with support from the Associated Industries of Alabama and Alabama Industry Co. EF, Williams chairs the sponsoring committee, and Dothan Chamber of Commerce assists ATA with the Wiregrass effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Memorial Library
Associated Industries of Alabama
Alabama Industry Ca. Co
Williams
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
ATA
Jackson Returned On Larceny Count
A Dothan man, Austen Jackson, returned to Houston County to face charges of breaking and entering Adas Fulford's store last year. He is also charged with grand larceny and was released from Kilby Prison before being picked up on holdover warrants. Jefferson County authorities previously arrested him on a similar count and he was sentenced before facing trial here.
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Austen
Jackson
Houston County
Adas Fulford
J. Walt Cameron
Cameron
Kilby
Jefferson County
Loyalty Board Faces Scrutiny Over Post Audits and Security
The Loyalty Board chaired by Richardson is under fire as Senator McCarthy accuses members of being security risks. The panel reportedly audited 268 loyalty cases, with 199 post audits and two employees found as risks prompting resignations. President Truman ordered renewed scrutiny of the LRB files, while Lattimore and McCarthy trade charges amid Senate demands for documents and sworn statements.
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Department Loyalty Board
Audi
Toyalty Review
Bard
Richardson
Cardaja
Snow
McCarthy
Senate Cormittee
Bier Carthy
Snow Board
Truman
McGarhy
Senate Committee
State Department
FBI
Loyalty Review Board
One Thousand On Strike In Birmingham Area
About 1,000 workers idle in Birmingham area after three strikes. Some 300 plumbers and 350 iron workers walked out, with 350 more iron workers striking earlier. Plumbers seek 25 cent an hour raise to $2.50, while 12 contractors reportedly agreed to the raise. Also striking 350 at National Cast Iron Pipe plant in Tarrant in protest of an incentive pay plan for increased production. Union officials: AFL International Molders and Foundry Workers. Negotiations ongoing to end week-long strike by 360 at Harbison Walker Refractories Co. Union seeks 75 cent raise, double time for holidays, and dependent coverage without extra cost. Company offered to match steel workers pay and provide pension and insurance similar to steel mills. The plant makes linings for open hearth furnaces, boilers, and other equipment.
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Birmingham
AFL
John Ward
National Cast Iron Pipe
Tarrant
Warren Whitney
AFL International Moldere and Foundry Workers Union
Harblaon- Walker Refractories Co
Minous: Mill and Smelter Workers Union
A, H. Warner
Varner
Bessmer
Unclear labor figure spurs West Coast strikes and deportation clash
The score of events centers on an eight man who linked to West Coast strikes since 1833, loyal to a Communist stance and bitter toward immigration authorities. Bridges, described as an engaged leader, faced deportation efforts amid union comments calling a verdict fantastical, amid charges echoing hysteria and anti communist sentiment.
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Task Mht
McCarthy clash over disclosure to committee raises concern
The remarks accuse lawmakers of pressuring witnesses to reveal sources. McCarthy states that he does not want to know the sources unless the witness themselves chooses to reveal them. He suggests removing affiant names to ease disclosure.
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McCarthy
Funeral services held for Mrs Renna Elizabeth Parrish
Funeral rites for Mrs Renna Elizabeth Parrish aged sixty nine of Abbeville were conducted at Sardis Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. The Rev Buford Ward officiated. Survivors include her husband W L Parrish of Abbeville two daughters Mrs Cloyd Belcher of Eufaula and Mrs Mac Adwing of Dothan Glen L Parrish of Abbeville two sisters Mrs Della Davis and Mrs W O Howerton both of Abbeville two brothers J W Wills of Abbeville and E E Wis of Hartford, several grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
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Ars. Renna
Parrish
Abbeville
Renna Elizabeth Parrish
Buford Ward
Holmen Furyival
Wasband
W. L. Parrish
Cloyd Belcher
Eufaule
Mac Adwing
Dothanson
Glen L. Parrish
Della Davis
W. O. Howerton
J. W. Wills
E. E. Wis
Hartford
Rabid Animals Diagnosed In State
Forty seven foxes tested positive for rabies in Alabama this year three months in, marking a 30 percent rise from the prior year and a projected total near two hundred for 1950. Counties reporting cases include Pike Lawrence Dale Houston Coffee Bullock Colbert Barbour Geneva and Henry with one or more foxes.
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Montgomery
Alabarne
State Health Department
Pike County
Lawrence
Dale
Houston
Coffee
Bullock
Colbert
Barbour
Geneva
Henry
Large Crowd Attends Geneva Cub Meeting
Despite heavy rain last night, a large Geneva crowd attended the first of three meetings for the Geneva Cub Pack. The session welcomed parents of cubbing age with a second training slated for Thursday at 7 30 p m titled Cubbing In the Den.
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Geneva
Negro flim flam artists steal $730 in confidence scam
Police hunt elusive group of ten flim flam men who swindled Clark of $730 on Hutchinson Street en route to a Dothan bank. Clark, a sawmill worker, lost his life savings after a devised ruse as the attackers promised to help “wander money.” Kelley denies direct involvement while noting the heist as the largest police report to date. The suspect circle reportedly left town. a Cincinnati hotel and cross country travel notes appear in the pursuit.
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Georgese
Hutchineon Street
Dothan
Eddie O Kelley
Ila
Kelley
Clark
Kaley
Piraone
Etter
Anid’ Rae
Found Money
Firat
Dowstown Dothan
Ansiietree
Washington Street
Make-up session date to be announced tomorrow night
A note states that attendees of the first session may attend a makeup session, with the date and time for the makeup to be announced tomorrow night.
Final Canvass Slated For Gills Section By Red Cross Workers
A final canvass of campaign gifts is planned in Houston County as Red Cross workers target individuals who have not contributed to the 180 drive. Reports from county and downtown areas indicate a lengthy canvass in Dothan with about 35 board members present.
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Red Cross
Houston County
Beard Peliana
Ootine
Iedus
Soilelavens
Ta Dothan
Heea
Solomon Baxter
Clyde Levern M
Robert Shae
Baxer Bhild
McLavahlin
Siemens
Ustanda
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W. F. Cahous
Frank Merdle
Disinyup
Press
Alabama
T. L. Brooks
C. 8. Prior
Avestock
Thomasville
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USDA
Albena
Columbus
Morrie
Thamesviire
Tifton
Ge. Dothan
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fin
Sveighing
Drs. Gissendanner and
Rackley
Large & Saal
Kore
Rev. Kennedy
Lattimore
Russia
T Appy
United States
Communist Party
Tydings
Harden
W. W. Avery
Ontes Bt
Wothan, Ata
Cincinnati
Pramia
David Bradford
Memes A
Tarso
Oikee Informmstie Dnavirs
Bay Line
C of Ga
Sten
Hudson
America
Theoke
Ofleiel
Orien
Motor Company
Gumnery
Dothan, Ale
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Atsbarns Banking Company
Dethen
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