Nearing decisions after Dothan meeting on parks and schools
Ed Deigggers reports Dothan officials and school leaders met with the Board of Education the Recreation Board and Mayor John Adkins. Topics include partial supervision of the Dol Gon program by the Education Board, Page Property reconsideration for Negro facilities, and hiring a fulltime recreation director.
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Russians Flee Shanghai As Refugees Reach Hong Kong
Russians stream into Shanghai amid easing travel, many civilian technicians and political workers. About 2,000 remain in Shanghai while 156 on the ship Heinrich Jegsen evacuate via Tientsin. Some evacuees head to Palestine or Hong Kong. others await potential U.S. and British help.
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Jessen
117e 7 Pound Girl Born to Polio Victim in Atlanta
Mrs James Bentley, 23, gave birth to a seven pound girl after her polio illness. The infant and mother are reported in good condition following the birth. Mr Bentley was away in Palmetto, Georgia, when the news arrived. Medical staff indicate hopeful recovery for both mother and baby.
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James Bentley
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Shireyer
Buying Power Shows Increase In Nation
Washington AP reports first quarter 1980 indicators show higher national buying power with economic expansion not yet outpacing unemployment. Council of Economic Advisers notes production and home building rise, while per capita income grows after taxes. consumer purchasing power trails year-ago levels.
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Rent Controls May Be Extended
Washington report says administration supports a compromise plan to extend rent controls with cities voting by January 11 to retain ceilings. Senators Lucas Myers back a one year extension, while Bricker opposes any rent control bill. Maybank waits for four days of hearings before deciding. Page 2.
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International Crisis Reported Declining
President Truman said the international situation is better than in 1946 with gradual improvement over the four years. He cited 1947 as the start of U S aid programs for Greece and Turkey and the later Marshall Plan aiding Western European recovery.
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Bomb Explodes in Harvard Thayer Hall Injuring Student
An improvised bomb exploded on a window sill inside Harvard University's Thayer Hall in Cambridge. The blast injured one student and frightened many others among about 150 freshmen, shattering more than a score of glass panes and blowing out windows.
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Wedding Without Love US Refuses to Allow Marriage
Mireya Urealdi, a Bolivian woman, seeks stay in the United States to avoid an arranged marriage she cannot love. Immigration officials heard her plea after her betrothal to a man chosen by her father, a wealthy diplomat. She described leaving Cachambambe in a hurried departure, with the marriage arranged by her family and opposed by her. The permit expires in June and a return to South America would endangere her situation.
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Laven
New Wreckage Sighted In Area Of Plane Search
A new report from the Baltic search area claims possible plane wreckage near the Swedish island of Öland as authorities pursue the missing Navy patrol plane with 10 men aboard. A German steamer Juno crew reported cabin-like debris afloat near the Baltic, while Swedish and Danish officials track multiple leads amid Soviet accusations and uncertain survival chances.
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Lepr Oriend
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T. T Asid
Bernhard Revena
Arly
Unknown Soldier of World War II to be Selected for Arlington
An unidentified American serviceman from World War II, possibly from any branch or race, will be chosen next year to be entombed at Arlington National Cemetery. The selection will occur at Independence Hall Philadelphia on May 26, with a process using coded numbers from 000 unidentified bodies across U.S. cemeteries. The final pick will be made in Philadelphia, and the other five candidates will be returned overseas for burial after the decision. Memorial observances will include the in-state display in the Capitol rotunda and a burial at Arlington on Memorial Day.
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Navy Flier Killed In Plane Crash Identified
A Navy flier died in a Huey crash at Barin Field yesterday. The deceased was Midshipman David F. Atkins of Morrisville, Pennsylvania. The report notes the fighter plane went down in flames during the incident.
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Truman Levels Fresh Attack At Spy Hunter
Washington AP reports President Truman fending off a renewed attack as Senator Taft questions McCarthy and libel in campaign columns. Taft, seeking reelection, implied the Kremlin news and Trumpish rhetoric influence voters. Truman rebutted, saying he does not read every political column.
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McCarthy
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Crime Problems Seen Spreading Across Cities
President Truman said crime problems are nationwide not limited to Kansas City. He cited St Louis and Washington as affected, with grand jury probes already under way in Kansas City and planned in St Louis. Congress weighs a nationwide inquiry into crime and gambling amid debate over handling.
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Charles Binaggio
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Jose Tueo
Two Men Die In Lansing Arrest Shootout
In Lansing Michigan two men die amid an arrest attempt when a crazed gunman inside a cabin opens fire after troopers and sheriff deputies surround the building. The slain trooper George R Branny 26 a bridegroom of four months was fatally shot as he knocked the exit door in response to a trouble call. Also killed was Clarence H er one armed truck driver.
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Abernethy Scores Hill Urges Loyalty in Alabama Dems
The piece reports on Senator Abernethy and Hill debating loyalty to the National Democratic Party, with Abernethy warning of consequences for South voters and Hill arguing unity is needed to defeat civil rights bills. It centers on the race for the 72 member state Democratic Executive Committee and Hill’s renomination bid amid opposition from Lawrence McNeil.
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Smathers to Reply to Daily Worker Attack
Rep George Smathers campaigns to defeat Pepper in the May 2 Democratic primary and will officially reply to a Daily Worker attack. His Miami address to campaign workers will be broadcast statewide, with no one turned away.
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George Smathers
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Daily Worker
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Nin Reylly
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Ranist
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George Nelson
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Florida
Ada Smathers
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Snow falls on New York area daffodils in bloom
New York AP report notes light snow in the metropolitan area with flowers briefly touched by flakes. The Weather Bureau warns of continued cool conditions and freezing temperatures forecast for tonight.
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Buresa
Senator Lucas defends FEPC amid civil rights push
Senator Lucas delivers sharp retort to Republican critics accusing the administration of stalling on fair employment practices legislation. He says action is possible with GOP cooperation and cautions against doubting the majority’s resolve in the civil rights program.
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FEPC
Ballot Boxes Outnumber Machines In Alabama Primary
In the Alabama Democratic primary election, officials face machine shortages as 350 voting machines serve heavily, with Birmingham and Montgomery among counties under strain. Officials warn machines may slow voting with bottlenecks at booths, as many counties request more devices before May 30 runoff.
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Durns
Bennett
Grand Champion Steer Fetches 65550 At Dothan Show
At the Dothan Tri-State Fat Stock Show and Sale Grand Champion Hereford steer Buck sold for 255.00. Purchaser Major W. Eapy of Headland bid 0.87 per pound, top for the show. Lamar Dozier’s Reserve Grand Champion Angus Jack Boy bought by Wilson and Company of Dothan for 42.80 at 2.0 per pound. County results and overall turnout detailed, with many entries and varied bids across counties and breeds.
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Cattery
Three suspects hunted after Palm Beach church shooting
West Palm Beach police pursued three suspects following a church shooting incident at a local building. Investigators described the assailants as unknown males, with limited details available as the investigation continues.
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