Voters in US to decide fate of Fair Deal
Voters this week begin shaping the 1952 congressional election with the fate of President Truman s Fair Deal program in the next two years at stake. The primary campaigns grow hotter as parties vie to strengthen majorities against opposing blocs. United action hinges on domestic spending, foreign aid, and fighting communism ahead of November. The piece notes Senate races in Alabama Ohio Pennsylvania Oregon and North Carolina plus national contests as Democrats and Republicans square off in a pivotal year.
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Marold Oliver Washington
Truman
Scott W. Luces
Everett M. Dirksen
Laguer
Dirkeen
Devio
Fat Hole
Mowewante
Ball Helder Saancing
Lucas
Bruman
Paydeg
Com. Mauniem
Iminute
Senate
Wx Anntes
Alabama
Fistide
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Oregon
North Caro Mina
Congress
Ater
Greates Bates
Connecticut
Ideaho
North Carolina
Geneva Voters Face Hospital Tax Decision Tuesday
Geneva County residents head to the polls Tuesday to decide a four mill value tax proposal to fund a county hospital. Judge PC Black noted little public interest and warned the location size remain unsettled while the tax issue stands. The plan estimates a $400000 unit cost with about $245000 total local share, federal two thirds funding plus state and county share. A hospital board has been chosen with one member from each voting precinct.
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Geneva
Geneva County
Tex
PC Black
Lasua
Black
Stste
Geneva County Commissioners Court
Panama City Schools Receive $12 265 Federal Grant
Washington AP says the General Services Administration approved a $12 265 grant for Panama City schools. The aid helps schools damaged or affected by war related costs and is funded under federal law.
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Panama City
Washington
General Services Administration
Rotary Session Date Announced for Dothan Convention
About 400 Rotarians and wives will gather in Dothan for the Rotary International District 239 convention from April 6 to 8. Host club Dothan Rotary will host events at Topdstun Hotel and Foster Sweet Methodist church with a National Guard banquet planned. George Barnes will preside. new district officers will be elected. festivities for ladies and guests are organized as clubs from southern Alabama attend.
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Abby Ellard
Dothan
Convention City
Rotary
Rufus Day
South Alabama
Robert
Sout
Alabama
Davis
Topdstun
Foster Sweet Methodist Church
National Guard
Rotary International
Famed Ballet Dancer Ni sky Nuinsky Dies in London
London reports the death of Vaslay Ni sky Nuinsky, the world renowned ballet dancer praised for his artistry. He died in a London clinic at 12 40 pm on Thursday at age sixty after a short career marked by critical acclaim.
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London
Vaslay Nisky
Nuinsky
Easter Observances Across Wiregrass Region
Hundreds rose before dawn for Easter sunrise services as churches across the Wiregrass region held open community worship. Dr W. Calhoun delivered messages at Napier Field and Faithful congregations joined in stadium and church programs, with special music and sunrise meals.
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Naper Field
Grimes
Silven Grove
Lafayette Street
Napier Bielt
W. & Calhoun
Crestview Building Destroyed By Fire
A fire destroyed the Cuslier Theater building in Crestview Florida on Saturday before WW opened. Fire departments from nearby towns fought the blaze as it threatened adjacent businesses. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars with only theater staff inside, all escaped. A cleaning establishment and a Tiguot store adjoining the theater sustained minor damage. Volunteers assisted in clearing stock from affected stores. Crestview lies in Okaloosa County near Panama City.
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Urfstview
Fla Aler Starling
Cuslier
Bieiess
Vty
Crestview
Okaloosa County
Panama City
Parade to Lead Dothan's Old West Week
City gears for a Tuesday parade as the Fourteenth Ranuel TriStates Fall Stock Show opens at Remsey and Son Stockyards. A Cherokee Wild West snow feature joins the event with a high school band and Army units in a colorful, Route through the new district.
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Ranuel TriStates
Remsey and Son
Army Reserve Corps
Me Faulkner
Dothan
Chamber of Commerte
Joyous Bells Ring For Easter Message Of Hope
Joyous bells ring today as faith proclaims Easter hope. Associated Press reports pilgrims in Jerusalem and Rome and Easter celebrations on American hillsides. In New York and other Western streets, Easter processions and commemoration mark the resurrection narrative.
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Associated Press
New York
Fifth Avenue
Easter holiday traffic toll rises with dozens dead
AP reports 43 persons killed in Easter accidents across multiple states as weekend travel begins. Weather and large crowds contribute to elevated crash risk with incidents from Friday evening into Saturday morning. States listing fatalities include California Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio South Dakota Tennessee Virginia Wisconsin.
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Associated Press
Hation
Tepe
Weby
California
Kantae
Kentucky
Mayeland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
New Jersey
New Yous
North Corona
Ohio
South Dakota
Virginia
Wisconsin
Same Old Story For Young Martin Breaks Another Arm
A year old, Fred Martin of 603 West Powell Street, sustained a fractured right arm while inspecting lumber at the Main Street Methodist Church building site. Two weeks after a cast was removed, he tripped and broke his left arm as well, saying little besides wishing it not happen again.
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Fred Martin
West
Powell Street
Penmary
Main Street
Fred
Truman Ready To Return Home After Vacation
President Truman, after a long White House term and a five year wartime stretch, prepares to depart for Washington on Monday. He aims to sustain bipartisan foreign policy while expanding domestic focus, weighing a 1952 campaign and continuing negotiations with Republicans for renewed cross party talks.
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Truman
Ernest R. Vaccaro
Key West
Fondagins
Anne
Wastongton Moneluy
White House
Franklin B. Roosevelt
France
Dallas Gains First Slum Clearance Allotment Plan
Washington reports Dallas Texas received an initial federal grant of 60 950 for slum clearance and substantial redevelopment planning as part of a nationwide 1 000 000 000 program administrator Raymond Foley said Dallas ranked among 77 communities seeking capital grants. The funds cover surveys in the Milly Creek and Ervay Street areas about 20 blocks, with two thirds of project costs to be absorbed by the federal government and final loan applications to follow after planning advances.
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Washington
Dallas
Each & Soinata
Milly Creek
Ervay Street
Increxs
States Rights candidates seek third district slate for party group
Ten States Rights candidates rallied behind a platform of independence and wide open primaries for Alabama Democrats in 1959. At a Friday meeting in Ozark, they endorsed principles, invited Congressman George Andrews to speak, and planned a vigorous eight-seat slate for the State Democratic Executive Committee, with several notable local signers and absentees noted.
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Natc. Faulk
OZARK
Democratic Executive Committee
Alabama Demony Party
Prine
George Andrews
Lister Hill
C. C. Faulk
Samson
E. ©. Boswell
Geneva
Tawrence T." Dahler
Dothan
Glen Hawk
A. B. Carroll
Hartsboro
Grover W. Ray
Headland
J. 4
Opchka
Neil Q. Davis
Auburn
Lieter
Brunson
Elba
G. C. Hughes
Jack Bridges
National Party
M. A. Deere
Newton
W. L. Horn
Thomas HW. Laseter
Fufaula
Sam E. Sawyer
Boswell
Folsom To Speak Here This Week In Alabama Campaign
Governor James E. Folsom may stump for gubernatorial candidate Hamm in Dothan amid speculation. Local organizer Pete Arnold and Oppert report handling arrangements, while officials deny details. If true, it would be Folsom's first active campaign appearance this cycle.
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George Whittington
James E. Folsom
Phillip Mazum
Louty Oppert
Dolhan Business
Pete Arnold
Folsom Jieuyensint
Oppert
Hamm
Alabama
Folsom
Eagle Vig
Montgomery
Arnold
Haram
Nix
Dothan
United States Senate
John Sparkmal
States' Righters Face Battle With Senators
In Washington Alabama's two Democratic U.S. senators announced plans to campaign against the States' Rights party. Senator Hill aims to Montgomery for a radio appeal to unity in the Democratic Party. Senator Sparkman schedules a April 17 radio speech in Alabama stressing staying in the National Democratic Party and opposing the dissident group. Both consider home or regional venues for broadcasts.
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Washington
Alabama
U.S
Hill
Montgomery
Southern Democra
Sparkoian
Alaba
National Democratic Party
Milan
Sparkman
Huntsville
Birmingham
Fisheries Development Study Topic To Be Discussed
Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission will broaden a study of an overall program for developing Gulf of Mexico fisheries at its April 12-14 meeting in Biloxi Mississippi. Chairman Bert E. Thomas said the main agenda item is developing a marine biological program.
Quadruplets born to Alabamian mother and family
In Louisville Alabama farmer Homer Singleton and wife Mackie O Neal Singleton welcomed four baby girls born Saturday at Salter Hospital Eu Fawe. Dr B Norton delivered the quads after a long birth run. The quads join six older children and a prior set of twins. All four babies are well developed and in incubators with names not yet assigned.
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Louisville
Alabama
Mackie O'Neal Singleton
Jose
Iiisk
Clyde Short
Nauvoo
Walker County
Shreepus
Charity
Faith
Franklin
Hope
Homer L. Singleton
Geniat de
Norton
Salter’e
EU Fawe
Ale
McCarthy Drops Immunity Attack On Lattimore Speech
Senator McCarthy abandoned senatorial immunity to attack Owen Lattimore in a Washington speech. Lattimore called the remarks a retraction and urged action identical to Communist Party policy. McCarthy renewed charges against Jessup and Service but faced Libel suits as he challenged them to sue.
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Washington
McCarthy
R-Wiz
Owen Lattimore
Lattimore
Senate
Communist Party
N. J. Ward Lattimore
State Department
Far East
Cormiunists
Philip C. Jessup
Dean Achopon
John
Service
Jessup
Lettimore
Seaton
Burglary Suspect Breaks Into Tears at U S Arraignment
Jacksonville AP reports Kimery Downe a 48 year old California fugitive and his wife Patricia Downs were arraigned in Duval County jail on charges related to a California burglary. Downe sobbed claiming the charges were trumped up while both faced bonds of 24000 and 5000 dollars. Police described seized weapons and dynamite from their vehicle. Downe is linked to a June burglary of a San Jose California telephone office and to a slain accomplice in Mojave California.
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Jacksonville
FBI
Kimery Downe
Holly Hill
Patricia Downs
Downs
Duval County
U.S
T. V
Sam Jose
Calif
Walter Lennon
Mojave
California Highway Patrol
FBE
California
Gordon
Marines Stage Incident At Lejeune Involving Stolen Star
Marines at Camp Lejeune report an incident involving the theft of a ceremonial star and a staged amphibious assault drill. The event drew attention to security lapses as personnel prepared for upcoming exercises and investigations continue into the missing symbol.
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Walton Wailer
Smith Alapama
Usvery
Walters
Eagle Etatt Phoo
Nation
First Baptist Church
Henry A. Parker
Charles Gruber
Wil
Geeke
Alp
Jowell
Foster Sivert Medhcunis
Totay
Oor
WE Calhoun
Aia
Cme
Martin
Red
Solon
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