Dothan Delivers News Across Beaten Wiregrass Echoes
Local boy chatter on the Dothan Eagle campus prompts a call for dog reward stories. Veterans at Pilgrim Holiness church in Dothan urged to claim discharge certificates, while typhoid control crews push operations in Beat Vive county. Merchants advertise Dothan Dollar Days as limestone shipments reach Houston County farms and pastures.
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Teta Oipek
Dothan
Bam J. Parrish
Houston County
Charles Moore
Nay Sande
Emory Barkley
Jack B. Floyd
Smellel R. van
Walker E. Clements
C. B. Adame
John C. Hall
Willie Williame
Elige Frost
Hughey Kirkland
Roy C. Baxter
Health Department
Prospectors stake uranium claims around Flin Flon Canada
In Flin Flon Manitoba, more than 18 claims have been staked near the recently announced uranium strike by Prospectors George Broombe and John McClelland. The rush to the rugged hills has drawn mineral seekers, geologists, and dreamers to a town of 12,000, 800 miles from Winnipeg, with prices rising amid the frontier atmosphere and extreme cold.
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Mantoba
George Broombe
John McClelland
Here
Thi Lon
Hudson Bay Company
Sirgie Tail Inc
Winnipeg
County Cancer Fund Half Raised in 1948 Drive
Houston County aims for a larger total as campaign chair Fred Garner reports that almost half the quota is collected. April is Coffee Day with four Dothan eateries donating coffee proceeds to Cancer Control Drive. Sponsors include Griffin's Cafe Cash Drug Store Del Monte and the Coal Steak House. Individual contributions may be mailed to Albert Went Jr in Dothan.
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Houston County
Fred Garner
Dothan
Cancer Control Drive
Spomor
Griffin’s Cafe
Cash Drug Store
del Monte
Charcoal Steak House
Garner
Albert Went
Senators debate defense plans and costs during preparedness drive
Senator Maybank and Senator Byrd discuss funding increases for defense programs while President Truman era lawmakers push UMT draft work. Chairman Gurney plans Navy hearings as Andrews prepares a House bill, amid warnings of broader powers to seize factories for armament needs.
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Maybank
Gurney
Andrews
House
Russell
D-Ga
Senate
Areperie Eqns Sd
Thomas J. Hare
Garner
Uralnia Agency
Modal Plane Meet Committee To Study Final Arrangement
A meeting of the Dothan Exchange Club model airplane meet committee is set for Monday at 7 pm. Plans include final event arrangements at Napier Field on June 20 under club sponsorship. Invitations have been sent to Alabama Georgia and Florida, with a large crowd expected. the club also announced sponsoring a softball team in the program.
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Dothan Exchange Club
Napier Field Jung
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
PMA Men To Assist in Plotting Acreage
Representatives from the state PMA office will visit Dorhay next week to train a committee in plotting farm acreages in Houston County. PMA officer Jesse A. Culbreth said the group will survey fields, use aerial photographs to measure acreages, and figures will aid the Department of Agriculture in planning peanut allotments for the county.
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Producetion and Marketing Administration
Houston County
Jesse A. Culbreth
Culbreth
PMA
Dorhay
Tretaing
Department of Agriculture
Nine Men Enlisted By Navy Recruiters From Alabama Florida
Louis H. Mercer of 702 W Burdeshiay alrcet was one of nine men enlisting by the Navy at the local recruitment station officials announced today. Other enlistees include James F. Mall of Dothan route three Kenneth A Sims of Ozark route song Durell Norns of Panars City James Patterson of Younaatayn Ronin W. Stanly of Panama City George W. Hardan of Graceville Charles T. Emmett of DePuniat Springs Florida and James i. Rushing of Thstre Wiel.
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Louis H. Mercer
Burdeshiay
James F. Mall
Dothan
Kenneth A Sims
Ozark
Durell Norns
Panars City
James ©. Patterson
Younaatayn
Ronin W. Stanly
Panama City
George W. Hardan
Graceville
Charles T. Emmett
Springs
Ala
Florida
James i. Rushing
Thstre. Wiel
Livestock Markets See Activity Across Southern Plants
Livestock arrivals to plants in Albany, Thomasville, Tifton, Dothan, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee boosted bid activity with prices up to 28 cents higher for some cuts. Montgomery market notes show steady midweek trading. slaughter steers and heifers mostly 23.00-25.00 with cows 19.00-21.00, calves 18.50-21.50, and various weights listed for sows and hides.
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Thomasville, Gla
Albany
Columba
Thomasville
Tifton
Gas Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Pla
Hays
Wnajor
Bartoys and Gil
Montgomery
Granger case item notes and names in terse record
Fragmentary OCR lists John L Granger district attorney numbers and several surnames including Barks Cutnepper Cook and Me, suggesting a legal record or docket snippet with unclear context and dated formatting.
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John L. Granger
D. A
James F Faulk Dies in Ariton
OZARK Special James F Faulk sixty four died unexpectedly last night at his home in Ariton after heart attacks. Survived by widow and large family including five daughters Mrs Preston Danford Mrs Gilbert Garner Mrs Albert Caney all of Ariton Route Mrs D Arnold Phillip of Pleasant FT Mrs Lathan Cheasles of Naver inclusive song. William J Faulk of Ruskin Ma Cletus FR Faulk of Action. two sisters Mrs W A Wilkes Previx City Mrs W T Robin nettle Kufavla. a brother Aust rey Faulk of Ariton. and 20 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements announced later by Holman Funeral Home of Ozark which has charge. funeral to be held at Elam Church.
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Ozark
James F
I Faulk
Ariton
Archin
Mra Preston Danford
Gilbert Garner
Albert Caney
D. Arnold Phillip
W. A. Wilkes
Previx City
W. Tt. Robinnettle
Kufavla
Austrey Faulk
Holman Funeral Wome
Elam Church
IAA To Observe Second iAnniversary Here
The Alcoholics Anonymous chapter in the city marks its second anniversary with a meeting at City Hall tonight at 8 o clock. An eminent attorney from Andaly will speak, inviting the public and all interested in alcoholic problems. About 25 active members attend regularly as the group continues to seek to overcome alcoholism.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Andaly
AA Emba
Shen Friends
Sugste
Mary Baldwin 71 Dies Near Echo
Mrs Mary Baldwin aged 71 died at her home near Echo after a long illness She is survived by her husband W T Baldwin four daughters Mrs H C Mancock and Mrs H Riley both of Enterprise Mrs Foy Douglass and Miss Vt Balowal GE Car route three sons Alto Marvin and Gi Wy Det mond City route one sister Mrs Carl Wright of Ozark route elev en grandchildren and eight grand children The funeral will be 3 pm Friday at Bethel Church near Echo with Revs Peter and Caldwin officiating Burial in church cemetery Holman Funeral Home of Ozark in charge of arrangements
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Mary F. Baldwin
Echo
W. T. Baldwin
Fou
H. C. Mancock
H. Riley
Enterprise
Foy Douglass
Alto
Marvin
Gi Wy Detmond
Carl Wright
Ozark
Juke Boxes With Beer Restricted Here By City Ordinance
Kadie D Kelley reminded Dothan operators that city ordinance 927 bars juke boxes in venues lacking liquor licenses and seating for a set number of patrons. The rule restricts machines from midnight to 8 am and applies within city limits, with penalties under ordinance 937.
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Cher
Kadie D. Kelley
Dothan
Uftingatt
Wa Aus
Kelley
Ankacnes
Eulbreth
A. E. McDanich
W. A. Womack
Ho G. Water
Charles C. Mall
W. O. Wand
Willie F. Whiaker
Ope Boat
Firing squad formation for fallen Gigi Travis Seat
At Conver Ridge Copre, a memorial service for Gigi Travis Seat was held after a fatal incident. Color guards Fred Boyd and Alfred Brown led the procession with firing squad members Ben May, Wallace Lambert, Willem Griggs, Fred Price, Wayman May, Martin Bostle, and Fred Howell. Active pallbearers included Claud Bencey Beay, Sam Parrish, Arthur Beck, Mitchell Adkins, and James Jyhen.
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Pat
Conver Ridge
Evar Qeerk
Fer
Gigi Travis
Tee
Ten
Jobo
Green
Fred Boyd
Alfred Brown
Ben May
Wallace Lambert
Willem Griggs
Fred Price
Wayman May
Martin Bostle
Fred Howell
Claud Bencey Beay
Sam Parrish
Arthur Beck
Mitchell Adkins
James Jyhen
Johnson
Third Army Escort Detachment
Alenia Gs
Willis B. Collins Dies Here At 89
Willis Bryant Collins aged 89 died early today at his home 807 West North Street Dothan He was born in Pike County and lived in Dothan many years A member of First Baptist Church and Dr M S Davie Sunday School Class Surviving: his widow two daughters Miss Mary Elvira Coline Washington DC Mrs Harriette Collins Boyd Houston TX two sons Willis Bryant Collins Jr London England US Embassy Newton Baker Collins Alexandria VA a sister Mrs Thoman Edwards Union Springs AL and five grandchildren The funeral arrangements will be announced by Ward Wiron Funeral Home of Dothan Active pallbearers listed Honorary pallbearers include Dr Davis Sunday School Class members
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Willis Bryant Collins
West North Street
Dothan
Collins
Pike County
First Baptist Church
Dr. M
Davie
Mary Elvira Coline
Washington, D. C
Harriette Collins Boyd
Houston
Tex
Willis Bryant Colling
Soviet British Russian clash over air crash probes debated
In a disputed note, Sokolovsky rejects a four power inquiry into the crash of a Yak during a steep climbing turn, while a joint British Russian probe is discussed. British objections label Moscow’s line imperious and truculent as tensions over air corridor safety rise.
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Sokolovsky
London
Moscow
Exchange ‘Telegraph Agency
London Dispatch
Berlin
Dallgaw
Allied Control Authority
Political clash over military measures and Wallace remarks
Democratic National Chair J. Bernard McGrath attacked Henry A. Wallace in Indianapolis accusing him of echoing Communist Earl Browder and warned voters about military preparedness. Wallace countered that Americans are victims of a deliberate fear campaign and denied quitting the race if Democrats nominate another candidate.
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Viewnberg
Behagen
McGrath
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Earl Browder
Indianapolis
Democratic Party
Storms cause widespread damage across Carolinas
Spring electrical storms with high wind rain and hail battered the Carolinas. Ten Salley, S C. homes damaged. Wagener hail heavy. Saluda barns trees damaged. a carnival trailer overturned in Saluda. Davidson county North Carolina hit. Reely Creek area farm buildings battened. Willamston peach belt hail. Due West hail. Anderson heavy rain and thunderstorm. Greenville severe but limited damage.
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Charlotte
Carolinas
Salley
S. C
Wagener
Aiken
Saluda
North Carolina
Davidson County
Reely Creek
Wiliamston
South Carolina
Peach Belt
Due West
Anderson
Greenville
3. C
Contempt questions loom over Lewis and union in strike saga
The dispute centers on whether Lewis and the union are in contempt for not ending the strike. A Monday contempt trial could push a Wednesday verdict if they fail to clear themselves. Lewis engages in talks with operators amid a heated clash over authority and pension ties.
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Hartley
Lewis
UMW
McGuire
Benjamin P Fairless
U. S. Steel Corporation
George M. Humphrey
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Proviueers Association
IU. S
Miami Beach contests and state issues in Florida race
A chaotic report from South Florida describes campaign activity for governor comptroller and citrus unity efforts. Senator Wy Fuller Warren and Attorney Browers discuss tax and price strategies while State Superintendent Wish addresses water problems. Ed Fraser leads in Polk to Jacksonville and Hillsborough events as campaigns roll across Hardee and High counties.
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Miami Beach
Hoe Palgo
Fort Lauderdal
Agi
Tr Coeen
Shanda
Severnee
Galville
Fuller Warren
Bradenton
Jacksonville
Aaldert Browera
Colta F Wish
Sda
Miami
Center
South Florida
Clarence Gay
Polk County
Ed Fraser
Hardee
Highie
Fraser
Jasonville
Matehalf
Farmers Warned On Sweet Potato Weevil In Alabama
Alabama farmers cautioned to watch for the sweet potato weevil as outbreaks appear in recent years. Pest likely entered from infested shipments. quarantine efforts and destruction work are ongoing. If spread broadens, millions in damages and costly controls threaten sweet potato production statewide.
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Alabama
Ste
Lyle Brown
PAI
Louisiana
Brown
Unclear wartime proposal cited in Zionist remarks
Fragmentary report notes Gentil proposing terms to Jews to surrender and cease fire with security guards for Arab villages. In Tel Aviv Dr Emanuel Nimamun American Zionist criticizes a British White Paper and envisions a Palestine state under protection, denying a Jewish state.
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Tel Aviv
Emanuel Nimaon
Holy Land
Zioni General Council
Palestine
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