Life in the Wiregrass and Local Civic Notes
Dr. Benjamin C Chaker of Do than joins a group of Alabama Medical Association doctors for the 50-year club at Mobile as 132 physicians with 50 plus years of practice are admitted during the 80th annual session. Nearby, 4-H rally organizers praise parade order and safety, while county officials schedule routine meetings.
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Benjamin C Chaker
Dothan
Alabama Medical Associations
Mobile
Associated Press
Clark Rudder
Rudder
Third Party Opposition Emphasized by CIO-PAC Meeting
The CIO-PAC in Birmingham called for opposing a third party and urged support of Marshall Plan policies and strong global alignment. Resolutions adopted by the CIO convention and by the national CIO executive board backed decisive action in Europe and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlurshall
Europe
Asia
CIO
United States blocks Italian U N bid amid veto clash
The United States moved to forestall debate and potential vetoes after the Soviet Union refused to approve Italy’s application for U N membership. The Burma vote advanced Italy’s path to likely 58th member status at a Palestine session. Warren R. Austin condemned Moscow for “direct black mail” while Gromyka called Western moves coercive.
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United States
Italy
US N
General Assembly
Ukraine
Russia
Gromyko
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
Finland
Warren R. Austin
Council
Alfonso Lopez
Columbia
Lopez
Burma
U. N
Palestine
Gromyka
U.N
Austin
Soviet Union
Security Council
Revolt in Conia follows sudden anger after assassination
Reports from Brazil Chile and Paraguay note arrests of Communist leaders as unrest spreads. In Conia authorities see no evidence of a planned operation, attributing the revolt to a surge of anger following the assassination of Tiberal Party Chief Jorge Eliezer Gantan. As mobs formed leaders emerged seeking to topple President Mariano Ospena Perez, with Communist voices joining after the movement grew. Grain sersdum gains popularity with Atuharat Germere. last year the average totaled Ware from winter degumnes.
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Brazil
Chile
Paraguay
Conia
Tiberal
Jorge Eliezer Gantan
Bo Vota
Mariano Ospena Perez
Colombuns Confederation of
Alabama's enrichment program expands mills and counties
An Alabama report shows a broad enrichment drive, with 36 feeders added to mills and counties while others lag. The update lists locations including Monroeville, Woam, Bay Minette, and Molite with times noted as 8 pm.
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Alabama
Monroeville
Woam
Bay Minette
Pension dispute looms as Lewis faces contempt hearing
The report details a contempt motion against Lewis for ignoring a back-to-work order with a hearing set for 10 a m before Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough. He leads the pension trustees and had called a meeting at 10 a m today while talks on the welfare fund proceed.
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Aeed
Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Pension Found Trustees
van Horn
Bridges
Martin
Loretogn
New York
Rho
Gabe Bate Tacmes Murray
New Yorke
Lewis Ba
Mbabow Lats
Martin Ahead In Labor Peace Effort Amid Convention Talks
The coal strike focus shifts to Martin as Republicans eye him as a potential undercard option if a June deadlock between Dewey and Taft occurs. He reiterates he is not a candidate but would not refuse if the public wants him, while discussing his mediation plan with Senator Bridges and others. Retrograde pension talks and a Columbia University presidency link to the broader political maneuvering surrounding the crisis.
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Martin
Thomas BE. Dewey
New York
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Hewis Magnitave
Bridges
Rnit
Lewin
van Horn
Hisendower
Os Army
Columbia University
Truman
Tavern
Defense
Forrestal
Biteeclf
Manchester
Pult
Alabama Educators On Physics Board
Dr. E Scott Barr of the University of Alabama was elected chairman of the Southeastern section American Physical Society at its two day annual meeting in Oak Ridge Tennessee Dr Phillip Rudnick of Vanderbilt University was elected vice chairman and Dr Erle Rogers of Alabama was chosen secretary The session concluded with a tour of Oak Ridge
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Oak Ridge
Tenn
E. Scott Barr
University of Alabama
Southeastern
American Physical Society
Phillip Rudnick
Vanderbilt University
Erle Rogers
Dothan Dollar Days to feature wide dollar bargains
Precedented Dollar Day sales plan, used in Dothan and southern cities, promises deep discounts across many lines. Stores, service stations, and merchants plan bundled items and flat dollar pricing on a wide range from shirts and lingerie to furniture. Dates are pending but the event is nearly here.
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Dothan
Ruth
Chamber of Commerce
Jeff Wadson
Walter Morris
Retail Merchants Association of
Chamber
Murray
Inter American Conference turmoil amid Colombian revolt
Reports from Bogota describe sabotage attempts on the Inter-American Conference and threats to overthrow the Ospina government. American evacuees were moved to safety as loyal troops kept order. Marshall and Harriman remained focused on continuing the talks, while Gomez’s fate remained uncertain amid ongoing political upheaval.
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Ospina
Vieira
Communist Party
Liberal Party
U. S
Bogota
George C. Marshall
W. Averell Harriman
Lima
Peru
Panama City
Marshall
State Department
Laureano Gomez
Gomez
New York
Santos
Alabama Alfalfa Acreage Reaches About 20000
Farmers report Alabama now has about 20 000 acres of alfalfa and describe it as rapidly gaining popularity among growers. The growing crop is seen as a key forage source and potential market staple for the region.
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Alabama
Faces Larceny Count In Theft Of Tools
A man identified as William Bradford was arrested on larceny charges for stealing small tools from Lex Dowling Motors where he worked. Police say several items including automobile accessories were taken and most have been recovered.
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Wiliam Bradford
Lex Dowling Motors
Wallace attacks media over war aims and big business profits
Former vice president decries private control of war industries and calls out newspapers and radio for omitting the why of events. He argues aid to China and Palestine serves private oil monopolies and profiteering, urges government alignment with people to prevent a worldwide shift to communism.
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Wallace
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Jerusalem
United Nations
Marshall
U.S
Palestine
Middle East
Europe
Asia
Alabama Democrats reject Truman civil rights plank
Geneva County Democrats adopt a resolution opposing the Truman civil rights program and urging delegates to the National Convention to back candidates committed to opposing any civil rights platform. The measure, signed by Boswell, frames no bolt by supporting the party in May 4 and June primaries and pledges loyalty to the Alabama Democratic organization.
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Alabama
South
Geneva County
Congress
Truman
Omg
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of Alabama
Fesegndt
Boswell
State Committee
Democratic
Pooreég Amr fCeerte Enya Oat
Houston
Ozark Man Dies From Shotgun Wounds In Woods
Jesse Alex Woodham sixty six of Ozark route three died yesterday afternoon from self inflicted shotgun wounds in the chest the coroner said Funeral services are set for Monday at 1 00 a m at Chalk Pead church Burial will be in the church cemetery with Holman Funeral Home in charge Survivors include the widow four daughters Mrs Wanna Mae Tharpe Mrs Vernon Grantham Mrs Inez Metcalf and Mrs John Nile Pearl Outlaw all of Ozark one son Morten of Otter Hills sisters Mrs Lula Andrews Mrs Lilie Powers and Mrs Mattie Martin all of Ozark and five brothers Henry of Columbus Ga Carl of South Bay Fla Man cil Oliver and Herman all of Ozark
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Ozark
Jesse Alex Woodham
Tom Goff
Chalkpead Church
Holman Funeral Home
Woodham
Wanna Mae Tharpe
Vernon Grantham
Inez Metcalf
Johnnile Pearl Outlaw
Morten
Ottes
Lula Andrews
Lilie Powers
Mattie Martin
Henry
Columbus
Carl
South Bay
Fla
Mancil, Oliver
Herman
Hen as foster mother nuzzles pups and hens fears next brood
A curious tale recounts a homemaker hen that raised a litter of puppies with Duchess the dog acting as a wet nurse. The puppies are a month old and will soon be adopted, while the hen awaits her next setting and wonders if she will treat future eggs as she did these. The readers are left to ponder chicken psychology and Freud’s take on it.
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Garden of Eden
Freud
Israelis hold hilltop as Arab counterattack fails
On day 17 of the battle the Arab counterattack came after a Friday Haganah recap captured the hilltop village. Early yesterday Arabs claimed a second regain but Jewish forces declared they are standing fast. Arabs say they moved artillery from the Urmuk army under Fawzi Bey al Kaukji to strike Kastel from three sides at about 8000 yards.
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Haganah
Fawzi Bey al Kaukji
Kastel
Man 83 Declares Bath Vow After 8 Years
An 83 year old man in Des Moines says he bathed for the first time in eight years. Floyd Caldwell of Venice was picked up by officers and taken to the county farm for a bath before being returned to Venice. Caldwell, who has a vow to quit bathing since age 17, told officials he felt pretty good after the bath but cannot judge its impact yet.
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Florida Pond
Irwin Mill Creek
Albert Logue
Houston County
Crosby
Des Moines
Floyd Caldwell
Venice
Joe Moore
Numane
Caldwell
Russians press for control as Berlin corridor tensions rise
The article reports Soviet moves to end U S and British access passes for Signal Corps crews maintaining Berlin line links, while threat of replacing land lines with high speed radio arises. The four power control body is paralyzed since the March 20 walkout. A Soviet investigation commission is set for the Monday crash probe of a British transport and a Soviet fighter.
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Brian Robertson
Marshall Vassily Sokolovsky
Roberston
Per Capita Food Consumption Likely Surpasses Prewar Averages
A 1948 projection suggests per capita consumption of most foods will exceed the 1935-39 average and match or surpass wartime levels.
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Houston County Board of Revenue
Walter Bragg Smith
Alabama State Nurses Association
Montgomery
Gladys Horn
Frasier-Ellis Hospital
Blackwoods Community House
Headland
Damascus
E. R. Pullen
Charles Bridges
Junkin
Charles Miller
W. A. Mercer
R. P. Armstrong
Mitton Lurle
Eastern Star
Gehers
Geneva
Versie Clemmons
James FE. Folsom
South Alabama
Union Springs
Claven
Troy
Abbeville
Flba
Laverne
Greenville
Andalusia
Ever- Green
Brewton & P.m
S. Foster St
Stete Cio-Pac Te
Beck Marshell Pien
Birmingham
Annalyzfer
Dothan Buick Company
W. Main
John B. Stetson University Glee Club
Deland
Macon
Shelby
N. C
New York City
Jon Allen
Bob Allman
Kerrnp Maser
Dave Thomas
Archie
McMillan
Bill Fletcher
Bob Doty
Bob Wheatley
Neil Nelson
Kay Hooper
Jean Mitchell
Connie Moody
Betty Jane Ivey
Jeane Harris
Martha Kurtz
Foster
Hagberg
Martha Haigler
Harris
Slater
Shaw
Whitmore
Young
Barrow
Winifred Demorest
Moore
Peterson
Rhea
Rollins
Futch
Mabry
Rogers
Thompson
Anderson
Compton
Farnest
Harold Parson
Thomas
Carol White
Eagle
Alabama Educators On Physics Board
Dr. Johnson
Jack Bailey
First Baptist Church
Bailey
St. Louis
Hailes
Pathan
Parker
Prker
Johnson
Gene Spearman
First Church
We Big Tent
Elizabeth Carter
Bethany Ann
Belle
the Bayou
Maise
Avcusta
Gail
Maine
Gots
Kphyyr
J. L. Harris Roofing CO
Meister
Chet Macy
WNL
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Dothan Wardware & Sipply Co
South Rt. Andrews Se
Porter Mardware Co
Sherwin-Willemein
North Foster
Figeem Berdware Co
South Foster St
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