Communist Leader Cited For Contempt
The House un American activities committee cited Eugene Dennis, general secretary of the Communist Party in the United States, for contempt of Congress and urged a potential conspiracy to commit contempt charge. Also considered were Gerhart Eleler and Leon Josephson for refusing to testify. Dennis contended the committee is not lawful, while counsel argued conspiracy to commit contempt.
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Washington
House un-American Activities Committee
Eugene Dennis
Communist Party
United States
Congress
Justice Department
Dennis
Mene Ween Pyeaeewes
Eslso
Gerhart Eleler
Leon Josephson
Daniel
Lapidus
New York
Dennnis
Robert E. Stripling
Stripling
Karl E. Mundt
R-Sd
House
John E. Rankin Wee Miss
Ashford Voters Reject State Liquor Store Plan
Ashford voters rejected a state liquor store by a five vote margin in a special referendum Tuesday. Final tally 115 opposed to 110 in a town of about 225 eligible voters. all ballots cast by Ashford residents. Outcome could influence ABC board action and local beer licenses.
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Lquor
Ashford
ABC Board
Max Bruner
$14,000 Apartment House To Be Built
A building permit for a $14,000 apartment house at the intersection of Main and Lena streets was issued yesterday to J. A. Turner. Other permits include J. J. Flowers Jr for a $9,000 Cherokee and West North residence, A L Crawford and Son for a $1,000 Whiddon Street residence, C C Chapman to remodel a dry cleaners at 941 East Troy for $180, and J H Alford to repair a residence at 3101 East Troy for $200.
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Main
Lena Streets
J. A. Turner
J. J. Flowers, Jr
Cherokee
West North
A. L. Crawford and Son
Whiddon Street
C. C. Chapman
East
Troy Street
Sinatra Slugs Columnist In Ciros Foyer
Hollywood reports crooner Frank Sinatra punched New York Daily Mirror columnist Lee Mortimer in the foyer of Ciros nightclub after Mortimer allegedly insulted him. Mortimer, with Kay Kino, said Sinatra struck him with repeated blows and vowed to kill him, a claim disputed by Sinatra.
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Hollywood
Frank Sinatra
New York
Lee Mortimer
Mortimer
Sinatra
New York Daily Mirror
Kay Kino
Sheriff's Deputies
Nat Dal- Hager
Truman Cabinet Meeting Weighs Prices Still No Action Planned
President Truman presided over an hour and 40 minute cabinet session on rising prices with economists from Edwin C. Nourse and Marriner S. Eccles present. A four to five page memo on inflation was given, but no consensus formed and no government move on steel prices was hinted. Prices remain at the highest level since 1920.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Charles Ross
Edwin C. Nourse
Roag
Ross
Ros
There's No Hurry on City Government Petition
Jeff Pilcher said there is no hurry to file petitions to change Dothan's government from commission to mayor aldermanic. He noted circulators progress is slow and residential areas remain unchecked while downtown work continues. He expected filing in about two weeks if meetings proceed as planned.
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Jeff Pilcher
Dothan
Ruth
Pilcher
Freighter Collides With Collier At Sea
The freighter American Farmer reported damage after a collision with the Pittsburgh Seam about 50 miles northeast of Cape Henry and headed for Newport News. Coast Guard units including a seaplane and cutters responded from Elizabeth City Norfolk and Chesapeake Bay ports. The American Farmer previously collided last August with the William J. Riddle and was abandoned before its later tow to England for repairs.
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Norfolk, Va
Coast Guard
Pittsburgh
Cape Henry
Newport News
Elizabeth City
N. C
Cherokee
Agassiz
Norfolk
Speedwell
Chesapeake Bay
Parramore
Machipongo
William J. Riddle
Farmer
England
Long negotiations near end in AT and T long lines dispute
Washington AP reports a breakthrough may come within hours as talks over long distance issues proceed. Key obstacle is who pays arbitration costs, about five issues, with NETW demand for a $12 weekly raise mentioned. union offers $1 per member, company rejects.
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Washington
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
American Union of Telephone Workers
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Labor Department
NETV
John J. Moran
Jong Jinex
Jong Linen
At&t
Moran
Coal Production Gradually Upped Across Regions
In the soft coal fields miners reported for work with slight gains, but no clear sign of a large back-to-work movement. Central Pennsylvania held 17,000 workers, Western Pennsylvania rose to 7,806, and West Virginia saw mixed idle mines while northern operations increased to about 150.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
AFL
U. S. Steel Corp
Pennsylvania
Interior Department
West Virginia
Chandler Suspends Durocher For Year
Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler suspended Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher for the 1967 season. Chuck Dressen was suspended 30 days from April 15, Brooklyn and New York Yankee clubs fined 2000 each, Harold Parrott fined 500. Actions stem from an inquiry into defamation charges.
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Cincinnati Aps
Leo Durocher
Broooklyn Dodgers
A. B. Chandler
Chuck Dressen
Dodgers
New York Yankee
Brooklyn
Harold Parrott
Chandler
Larry McPhail
New York American League
Durocher
Branch Rickey
Photostatic Machine For Revenue Board Arrives Soon
The Houston County Board of Revenue expects a photostatic machine to arrive this week and be installed immediately. Parts were shipped April 2 and due to arrive soon, with several components already at the courthouse. The device will ease recording congestion and be available to all county offices.
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Revenue Board
Houston County Board of Revenue
Albert Logue
Logue
Dothan
Court House
Judge Logue
27 Believed Killed in Caracas Airliner Crash
All 27 people aboard a Venezuelan airliner were believed dead after a crash near Caracas. Authorities confirmed the aircraft failed to reach its destination and disappeared from radar as rescuers searched the wreckage.
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Caracas
Old plantation eyes flowers as new cash crop at Cape Fear
Kennev Sprunt hopes flowers grown on Old Orton plantation at Cape Fear will revive profits for the 15,000 acre estate once strained by Civil War losses. Coast Guard veteran Spirit runs a nursery, aiming to transform the historic site into a profitable venture. The plantation sits above the Cape Fear River with miles of abandoned rice fields and a famous white mansion welcoming future prospects.
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Cape Fear
N.C
Massa
South
Kenne‘p Sprunt
R Ce Ynauies
Spirit
Coast Guard
Cape Fear River
White House
Connally Sees Broad Support for Greek Turkey Aid Bill
Senator Connally said he finds little Senate opposition to the 400 million Greek Turkey aid program and predicts only a handful of votes against it. Pepper and Johnson criticized the measure while Vandenberg opened formal debate warning of broader global risks.
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Washington Cary
Connally Od-Texd
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Connally
Pepper
D-Flo
United Nations
Edwin C. Johnson
N-Cole
Acreamsa ‘Cammunis
Vandenberg OR - Mich
Taculen
State Educators Map Seven Point School Bus Safety Program
An APA education committee in Montgomery outlined a seven point safety program for Alabama school transportation. Key steps include training within the State Highway Patrol to assist schools and issuing special school bus operators certificates alongside driver licenses after completing a department prescribed course.
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Montgomery
APA
Alabama
Ho BB
Chilly Moody
State Highway Patrol
Prom Reed
Te Patrol
J. GG. Walker
Perry County
Thamed Mers
State Department of Public Safety
State Department of Education
65 Guests Escape Georgia Hotel Fire
A pre dawn fire on the upper floor of the three story New Perry Hotel in Perry Georgia forced 65 guests to evacuate. Manager Yates Green and a night bellboy awakened guests and all escaped via stairs and a fire escape. The fire broke out around 4 am and top floor flames followed as firefighters contained the blaze.
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Perry, Ga
New Perry
Yates Green
Green
Perry Fire Department
C.f
Ford dies at 82. world marks Henry Ford bier
Detroit AP report of Henry Ford death at 82 from cerebral hemorrhage. The public invited to pay final respects as his body lies in state at Greenfield Village. Ford Motor Co to suspend production until midnight Thursday, honoring the industrial titan who built a vast automotive empire.
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Henry Ford
Dearborn
Mich
Detroit
Apy
Ford
Gamg Mechanica
Titans of Industry
Greenfield
Ernest R. Beech
Ford Motor Co
Molotov Rejects Marshall Plan On New Frontier
Moscow reports that Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov rejected a commission to redraw the German Polish frontier and backed the Potsdam line. Marshall urged a four power plus Poland panel and outlined aims to compensate Poland and preserve European economic needs. Britain backed Marshall and France signaled support.
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Molotov
Marshall
New Frontier
R. H. Shackford
Moscow
V. M. Molotov
George C. Marshall
Britain
Truman
Poland
Council of Foreign Ministers
Germany
East Prussia
Upper Silesia
Ihs
Europe
Boundary Commission
Curzon Line
State tax receipts received by probate judge office
Three checks totaling 15 793 50 were received today as Houston County's share of state taxes. A 14 290 30 gasoline tax check and 1 358 20 sales tax also came, with 150 earmarked for the county road and bridge fund.
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Houston County
Kidnaper Arrested With Girl in Chicago Case
FBI agents arrested William G. Fuller a 42 year old pro skater who abducted five year old Mary Ann Kuben from a Chicago boarding house in 1945 and held her for skating show work. The girl was found in Fuller's custody and spent a night in a New Orleans orphanage before return to her mother.
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New Orleans
Mary Ann Kuben
FBI
William G. Fuller
Chicago
Fuller
And
Fuller's
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Turkey
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