States' Rights ticket narrowed as candidates withdraw
The States' Rights slate for the Third District was trimmed as A B Carroll of Hartsboro and Sam Gewyer of Ellis withdrew to reduce the field. W B Malone announced the withdrawals, aiming to concentrate support for States' Rights candidates in the May 2 primaries and align with Ozark conference principles.
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States’ Rights
State Demo& Eratic Executive Committee
A. B. Carroll
Hartsboro
Ozerk
Sam Gewyer
Ellis
Sawyer
Ozark
Carroll
W. BD. Malone
Alardeme
N’ Righis
States' Righters Get Spanking For Break With National Party
The Associated Press reports Alabama Governor Chauncey Sparks and other State’s Right leaders faced backlash after leaving the national party two years ago. Talladega editor Abernethy urged Sparks to complete his side of the record and recount the Trupman era, civil rights clashes, and prior political battles.
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National Party
Associated Presb
Alabama
Warlin
Haw
Boltimu
Chauncey Sperick
Chmpney
Sparks
Trin Abernethy
Talladega Newnpanes Attetor
Neries’ Righta Camparen Rye
Abernethy
Atabam
Teng
Duler
Ikont
Talladega
Washington
Congress
U. S. Senate
Tennis Star to Wed Actor's Agent Seon Moran Wedding
Monte Carlo reports tennis star Gertrude Moran will wed actor's agent Pat Cieco. The pairing, linked to Gloria Vanderbilt associations, was announced tonight. Details remain unclear as plans point to a marriage next week or soon after.
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Seon
Monte Carlo
UPI
Tenniceter
Gertrude
Georarous Guine
Moran
Pat ‘Cieco
Cieco
Gloria Vanderbilt
Sad Ne
Folsom Vows Light If Hamm Is Elected
Governor James E. Folsom assails Hamm as a future ally to widen access to state programs. He says Hamm would “fight for paved mailbox roads,” new school buses, and $4 monthly aid for the elderly, while denouncing opposition and press attacks at a crowded Courthouse rally.
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James BE. Folsom
Houston County
Phillip Hamm
Ragle
Folsom
Hamm
Falsom
Thor
Falsom Sprak
Gall
Seark
Lyvatey
National Democratic Party
Houston County Reports Taxes To State Comptroller
Houston County records show tax payers and the tax collector preparing to settle 1996 dues with the state comptroller. Officials Carl Sellers and Axterior B. G. Carne state assessments and six year records reflect property values and ad valorem tax bases in 1950.
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Houston County
Ala
Weir
Houston Fenny
Carl Sellers
Axterior
B. G. Carne
Sellers
Cottins
Menis
Tast van Fayab
Holter Crih
Fiat Cinuine
Ad Valorem
King Agrees To Quit Throne Temporarily
Exiled Belgian king declares he will relinquish royal powers temporarily to his son Crown Prince Baldwin while in exile in Switzerland. He says the move could be reversed only after a Parliament vote, as Belgian radio broadcasts reflect the fragile, conditional plan from abroad.
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Brussels
Capy
Leopard
Baldwin
Bis
Switzerland
Koernmediz
Houses Being Moved On Road Right of Way
Elba Special County Commissioner Fountain Cave reports twelve houses being moved from the right of way to property along Chapel Lane near the county road. The process involves setbacks and paving changes as the houses relocate toward Market Road.
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Elba Specialy
Truman vetoes Kerr Natural Gas Bill Amid Senate Fight
President Truman vetoed the Kerr Natural Gas Bill despite Republican support. The measure would have exempted independent producers from federal price regulation, a shift opposed by many lawmakers. Backers hoped the bill would pass over the veto, but its fate remained uncertain.
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Kerr
Jerry Xorn Wasnington
Truman Yesterdas
Congress
Holly
Wmeh
Glso
Wyce
Young Airman Convicted of Spy Case at Court Martial
Boris Mueller a young Air Force airman from St Paul was found guilty yesterday of attempting to spy for the Soviet Union and sentenced to five years in prison plus a dishonorable discharge. He admitted patently to contact with Soviet operatives, testified emotionally, and claimed he sought to aid his party cause.
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Carmirch
Pantenkirch
Barce
Co Iustay Aluelier
Mile Trypecein
Soviet Kuraiy
St. Paul
Mus
Bern
Switzerland
Mueller
Kime Gawer
Cumberland Mit
Carl Frith
Biloxi
Mee
Ipraseciwor
Air Force
Anch
Murer
Boris
Ani
Toeslay
c.Zeno
Dothan seeks intervention in gas line bid filing
The Dothan Chamber petitions to intervene in a South Central Alabama Natural Gas bid to extend a 150 mile pipeline across the region serving about 92 000 people. Birmingham and Albany firms contest the petition as the Southeastern Municipalities and Atlantic Gulf show support for a Birmingham led project. The plan would link with Southern Natural Gas in Elmore County and cost roughly 32.5 million.
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Dothan
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Howeses
Ats
Anantic Gulf Company
T Bailey
Mu. Imegalies Association
Bir+rengham company
Southern Natural Gas Company
Elmore
Earth slide threat to Astoria Oregon city
A geologist warned that about half of Astoria may be slowly sliding toward the Columbia River. The process could take up to 500 years before a potential disaster affects the 18,000 population, a bustling river and sea port known for its salmon fishing.
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Astoria
Pacific Coast
Columbia River
Connally plans subcommittees to shape U S foreign policy
Senator Connally proposes dividing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee into eight subcommittees to consult with the State Department on global issues. The plan aims for bipartisan, close cooperation with the administration to rebuild a unified U S foreign policy and ensure careful study of international problems. Republican leaders voice cautious support for bipartisan cooperation as President and Congress seek coordinated policy.
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Don Whitehead Washington
Senator Connally
D-Tex
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Consaly
Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
Vandenberg
Senaig
Luca
Ihnola
Congress
Cornally
John Sherman Cooper
Kentucky
John Foster Dullea
New York
Tara Te No
Foge
Nation Considers Nationwide Railroad Strike Action
Washington AP reports two major railroad brotherhoods representing about 200000 engineers and firemen planned a possible nationwide strike to force hiring of a third man on diesel locomotives. They have authorized strike plans after exhausting mediation and advisory steps, with committees to set timing and scope across lines.
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Washington
Wavons
Kivers
Brotherhood of Firemen
Johnston
Inter
Johnson
Robe
Michigan honors Henry Ford's widow
GRAND RAPIDS AP Mrs Clare Bryant Ford eighty four widow of Henry Ford was named Michigan Outstanding Mother Cory. A special delivery letter informing her of the honor was sent to Mrs Ford at Dearborn where she is under treatment.
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Grand Rapids
Clare Bryant Ford
Henry Ford
Michi- Zane
Cory
Feard Om Ford
Deyron
Rotary District Session Heads to Dothan Hub City Meet
Rotarians gather for the district convention in Dothan known as the Hub City of the Wiregrass. The Houston Hotel hosts registration from 2 pm to 2 pm as delegates arrive for a two day program with a 7:45 am start and a morning service at Foster Street Methodist Church. Notables include International president’s rep Leo Golden, Governor George Barnes, and conference chair Rufus Davis with Bellare Krudop leading staging.
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James M. Welden
Dothen
Dothan
Diametel
Houston
Rotary
Dothan Roteriang
Municipal
Leo Golden
Boat Club
Rufus Davis
Foster Street Methodist Church
Rotery-Anne
Bellare Krudop
Andalusia
Carl Ammerman
Troy
Welden
Atriet
George Barnes
Barnes
Fage
Traffic Safety Week Planned for April 24 29
Dothan hosts Traffic Safety Week April 24 29 in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce City Police Department Highway Patrol and civic clubs. Daily Rotary Kiwanis Exchange and Lions Club speakers promote highway safety. Free brake checks at city and state stations and by local dealers. Vehicle ventilator stickers indicate satisfactory brake checks. Luminous bicycle scooter markings to be applied at city schools.
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Dothan
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Highway Patrol Office
Rotary
Kiwanis, Exchange
Lions! Club
Jumior Chamber of Commerce
Police Department
Tara Ty
Four Naval Reservists Die in TBM Bomber Crash
In Spokane four Naval Reserve fliers were killed as a TBM torpedo bomber crashed during landing practice. Names were withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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Spokane
Royalty Stripped Of Privileges For Unauthorized Marriage
Teheran Iran Imperial Court removes royal privileges from Princess Fatima Pablevi for marrying American student Vincent Lee Hillyer in Italy without Shah’s permission. The 21 year old Harvard student was wed in Civita Veccchia and faces consequences at court.
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Teheran
Iran
Patios
Italy
Shah
Iren
Prim
Vincent Lee Hillyer
Harvard University
Civite
Veech
Major Congress Battle Over Crop Prospects in Spring
Washington observers weigh political risk as droughts and pests threaten crops from wheat to cotton and corn. Experts say a poor year could endanger the administration’s farm price supports and sway campaign strategies ahead of farm policy debates in Congress. The weather and pest outlook remain uncertain, with farmers facing delayed planting and possible shifts in agricultural aid.
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OVIDA
Martin Washington
Politcal
Great Plains
Jaca
Truman
Bremen
Comeback Of Spring Seen This Afternoon For Wiregrass Area
Dothan residents faced 37 degree cold yesterday as forecasters predicted spring-like warmth this afternoon. The Weather Bureau expected a low near 45 at dawn and a midafternoon rise to near seasonal norms, with broader warmup across the region and country.
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Dothan
Lake Peracle
Fisery
Civil Aeronautica Authority
Muntelpuh
Tas Weather Bureau
Montgomery
Eagie
Montana
Dakotan
Siara
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Rockies
Pacific Northwest
Seowett
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