Fat Stock Show Opens Tuesday With 400 Entries
Dothan hosts its eleventh annual fat stock show starting Tuesday through Wednesday. About 400 Hereford Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn cattle entered with buyers from the South. Judges include G Passmore Edward Ketley and Henry Cummings. Prizes total cash and cups, with showmanship contest for youths. Local counties represented and specials from Kingan and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Smith
Dothan
Farmers of America
Itk
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Johnson
Barbour
Coffee
Dale
Geneva
Henry
Hounton
Johnson
G. Passmore
Alabama oeen-Angus Association
Edward T. Ketley
Dopalsonville
Henry Cummings
Montgomery
Ramsey and Son
Hereford
Kingan and Company
Milton P. Jarnagan
Drowning Victims To Be Buried Today In Dale Community
Funeral services for Noah Judah and Thomas Judah, both in their forties, drowned when a boat overturned on the Chattahoochee River near Phenix City on April 1. Services prearranged for 3 p.m. at Ewell Church, with Rev. C. D. Kennedy officiating, will follow search efforts that recovered bodies several miles downstream. Surviving spouses and multiple children, plus extended relatives, are noted. interment will be at the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
Noah Judah
Thomas Judaty
Chattahoochee
Phenix City
Ewell Church
C. D. Kennedy
Judah Brothers
Earl Baker
Tashoochea River
Anven
Apos
Euneza
Baker
Noah M. Judah
Mollie Mallory Judah
Florence Boyafin
Mise Katie Neil Judah
Joseph Judah
U. 9
Navy
Jacksonville
Fia
Jane Brandson
Thomas Judah
Dovie Moore Juda
Lorene Griffin
Betty Quater
Brandson
Will Judah
Bud Judah
L. P. Carroll
W. A. Webb
Roy Grantham
Mia. Harey Andrews
Ewell
Alm
Church Cemetery
Holman Funeral Home
Napier Chapel Purchase Awaits War Assets OK
Napier Field residents await final word from the War Assets Administration on the Napier chapel sale to the Dothan National Evangelistic Association. Chiefly funded by local residents, the group hopes to buy the building for worship while Mobile area bidders press for the same property. Rep George Andrews and local officials have sought prompt action, with WAA confirming the bid had been sent but delayed in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oi Napiers Field
War Assets Administration
Washington
Dothan Club
National Evangelistic Association
Ben Clendinen
Napier Field
WAA
Oo- An
Clendinen
Napier
Grow In Mobile
Jim Brennan
Napwe
George Andrews
Andrews
Eoward
Birringham
County Jailer Released by Sheriff Parrish Cleared
Parrish was released and Deputy Floyd Martin named acting Jailer by Sheriff Cameron. No reason given for the release. An uncensor will be named soon. Houston County Jailer proceeding ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrish
Floyd Martin
Wok
Cameron
Near
Futuke
Houston County
Pra
Story Of A Man Who Got What He Wanted Too Late
Hal Boyle recounts a true life tale of a man who pursued desire and paid a price. A vivid Manhattan reminiscence follows a bluff, educated friend whose dreams of romance, wealth, and status unravel after marriage, war drafts, and restless ambitions alter their carefree days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Wei
His Six Year Job At Napier Ends As War Office Closes
A. C. Deal of Dothan ends six year service at the War Asset Administration office in Napier Flo Friday. A woodworker by trade, he was among the first hires in 1941 when work began on the air base and has remained with the Geld project since. He received transfer offers but plans to open a woodworking shop in Ozark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
WAR Office
War Assetn Administration
A. C. Deal
Dothan
Deal
Air Hele
The
Geld
Ozark
Dale County Negro Confesses to Wife Killing on Highway
OZARK, Ala. A written confession from Mauldin Weatherington admits he killed his wife Ivonna near Echo on Wednesday after a fight. He faces a first degree murder charge. sheriff says the couple fought, she hit him with a purse, and Weatherington struck her with a tire iron, then staged the crash. Preliminary hearing set for May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
Mauldin Weatherington
Ivonna
Echo
Dale County Sherif J
Weatherington
Sheriff Dykes
Dale County
Chinese Soothsayers See Chiang's Death
In Nanking China whispers from fortune tellers claim General Chiang Kai-shek may die soon. Street level residents, merchants, clerks and educated Chinese alike report fear and foreboding as ominous predictions spread, with page two promising more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
China
One Dead Three Hurt In Birmingham Blast
A gas explosion at the Tennscaste Col Iron & Ballrods Co Fairfield steel works killed Andy Vines Trigger and burned Gordon Thomas Richard Green and Lazarus Murray. The men were repairing a receiving hopper atop the furnace when the blast occurred, causing an 80 foot fall for Vines. No property damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Tenncaste Col. Iron & Ballrosd Co
Fairfield Steel Works
Andy Vines
Trigger
Gordon
Two Are Injured In Geneva Storm
Heavy winds swept through Houston County and surrounding areas Friday, causing widespread damage to barns and dwellings. In Black, Geneva County, two people Mrs Sandy Henderson and Mrs Woodrow Henderson were injured as trees toppled and a barn collapsed on a telephone line disrupting northbound service from Dothan for hours. Local officials and insurance men described the damage as widespread but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Dothan
Hordent
Waa
Black
Geneva County
Mra
J. H. Kelley
Sandy Henderson
Woodrow Henderson
Kelley
Stick
Griffin
Ozark
Montgomery Andalpernia
Newton
Abdiluen
Enterprise
Polite
Goffin
Houston County
Foy Chilket
Ralph Cameron
Barmont Bass
Evans
Midland City
British Steamer Vicerey Sinks After Mine Off Walcheren
The 426 ton British steamer Vicerey struck a mine off Walcheren Island and sank immediately. Eight crew members and a Belgian pilot are missing. Four survivors were rescued in rowboats, three of whom were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushing
Holland
Vicerey
Walcheren Island
Gank
Misa- Ink
Walcheren
House Group Approves Measure On Anti-Strike Bill
The House labor committee approved a bill by a 18 to 4 vote sending it to the floor. In the Senate labor committee discussion followed with a split vote toward support of a single bill rather than multiple. The measure would shape union bargaining rules, including closed and union shop elements, with debates on timing and potential presidential action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Senate
Labor Committee
Ueb
Howse
Friday Cerkan
Goth Senate
Wartley Ttnt
Saean
Collins Murder Case Set For May 15 Trial In Circuit Court
The Collins murder case is slated for May 15 in the circuit court with first degree murder charges. The calendar lists multiple criminal cases for opening day, including forgery theft and burglary offenses, and a jury will be seated for Collins on Thursday, May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Tetley
Carrere
Collin
Colhan
Big Downtown Parade Marks Opening Of Baseball Season
A downtown parade Tuesday kickoff for the Alabama State League season in Dothan features the Dothan Browns, Dothan High School band, city officials, and local clubs. The opening game at Wiregrass Stadium Tuesday night at 7:30 pits Dothan against Geneva Redbirds. Tickets will be free to students with proper ID, and a pregame ceremony includes flag raising and introductions by Earl Pitman and Paul Gambie. Other league teams include Andalusia, Enterprise, Brewton, Greenville, Ozark, and Troy. Dothan and Geneva start the home schedule Thursday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Herring
Dothan Fire Department
Dothan High School Band
City Commissioners
Dothan and Gee
Aeva
Dothan
Earl Pitman
Dothan Browns
Dothan Browne
Geneva
Redbirds
Wiregracs
Pitmen
Teague
Adhwl
High School
Begormener Pitman
Magter
Ceremonien
Paul Gambie
Wal
Wirestags Stadi
Jeagie Desvies
Gerneva
Andaluma
Enterprise Brewton
Greenville
Ozark
Troy
Tae Browne
Tolerance to Russia Theme Speech by Wallace in Manchester
Edward A. Roberts reports Wallace pleads for tolerance toward Russia in Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent addresses. He criticizes U S Congress and government allies for fearing communism while urging peaceful policy, questioning Western loans to Greece and Turkey and possible American use of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Roberts
Manchester
England
Henry A. Wallace
Nik Bet
Stoke-on-Trent
Trent United Navans
Allen Ote
AL Stobe-De-Trent
Tnt
United State
Fy Poutine
Folsom Budget Revision Reveals State Finance Debate
Reporters from the Stile Capitol say Governor Filson and Moderate faction plan a revised budget. The finance committee and governor’s aides discuss general appropriations, taxes, and education funding. Proposals aim to fund crayons program, parks, and pension costs while shifting tax policy and capital outlay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynne Shannen Montgomery
Stile
Dimen Filson
Leginlas
Weil
Mark Modo
Barmingham
Arverad
Muiberd
Levenie
Ture
Seaust
Slo
Toe
Wallace and Wallace Aide Amid Foreign Policy Clash
A chaotic Washington scene centers on Senator Vandenberg and others pressing President to respond to Henry Wallace charges over United States policy toward Greece and Turkey. Lawmakers debate Wallace's influence and possible shifts in the administration's stance as they press for a clear White House position on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Belge
Washington
Vandenier
Henry A. Wallace
Bangland
Pitman
Berehalie Congressonal
Vandenbert
Walhice
United States
Vaeasehansa
Greces
Turkey
Vareenberg Huyaelt
Wallner
Tramain
Tronian
Fuianey
Ada
Antober
Rusa
Big Jim Puss Miles On State Limousine
A portrait of Governor Chauncey Sparks riding in a state limousine with Big Jim Puss Miles noted for extensive travel. The piece cites 58 000 planned miles, a monthly average around 1000 miles, and trips to Mobile Montevallo Birmingham Evergreen Selma and Talladega. It mentions a forthcoming Washington trip and a governor supported by a chauffeur.
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Montgomeiy
Jim
Felaan
Rte Nis
Kolsain
Eutimeline
Piane
Wannington
Chauncey Sparkes
Hye Sutcemer
Foto
Mobile
Montevallo
Auburn
Birmingham
Himes
Evergreen
Selma
Saltadega
Washington
Alabama Society
Company Rejects Open Hearings As Asked By Union
Washington reports that six day old nationwide telephone strike collapses amid regional bargaining. AT&T rejects union proposal for open negotiations while labor officials seek a formal framework. No progress expected. strike continues for 333,000 employees. NET workers’ federation says bargaining should cover all affiliates. Secretary Schwellenbach notes AT and Western Electric limited to long line division talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Chanet
Long Tinex
Anamol
National Federatiin
Bell System
Western Electric Company
Satyr
NETV
America
Teleprona & Tjuraph Co
Lewis Lets Miners Return to Work Across Nation
Washington AP reports a sudden shift by John Lewis authorizing United Mine Workers presidents to reopen mines where compelling grounds exist. Previously he urged restricted output, but officials expect mining to near normal by Monday as district presidents receive orders to permit immediate resumption at closed mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnny Lewi
Dth United Mine Workers
Tnere
Lewis
Ward
Arw
Tama Fron
Greensburg
Frank Mughes
Afl-Umw
Mughes
Truman Plea Backed to Lower Grocery Prices by Associations
The National Association of Retail Meat Dealers and other groups urged action to cut meat and food costs. Patsy d Agostino of New York urged President Truman to back lower prices, with retailers and suppliers to meet to seek sustainable reductions. The American Meat Institute reported wholesale beef prices down about 10 percent from a month ago and roughly 20 percent from the peak after OPA price controls were removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
National Association of Retail
Patsy d'Agosine
New York
Truman
Trumen
Wisnicas
D'Agortino
American Meat Institute
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Okla
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Texas Panhandle
Oklehoma
Hattan
Chiang
Russia
Ils Wallace
StokeOn - Trent
Wallace
Mirusapph
Joseph Stalin
Inter
Greece
Hussain
Mane Lester Andieiee
Livhe Eiselintest Khefora
Folsom
Muzzle Wallace
Vandenberg
Big Jim
Labor Department
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