Sparkman Plans Loyalty Appeal For Alabamians
Senator John Sparkman headlines a statewide drive urging Alabama to stay with the National Democratic Party. Governor Folsom campaigns for a royalist victory as other leaders, including former Gov. Chauncey Sparks, continue radio and in-person efforts across counties. Sparks denounces States’ Rights revolt of 1948 and warns against civil rights pressure while urging unity within the party.
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Rave bin
Tes Beltion Ag
Sparks
Congress
Denvalle Party
Tom Abernethey
Sparke
Washington
United States
Presidential Weders
Supreme Court
Alabama
Wenderaon
Wilcox County
Trumante
Democratic Party
Montgomery
Henderson
Nod
Paeaing & Jaw
Ture
Dean of Chemistry AV API Succumbs
AUBURN AP Herbert M. Martin 37 dean of the Department of Chemistry at Auburn University died last night of a heart attack. He earned Auburn bachelor and doctorate degrees and joined the faculty in 1946. A native of Orlando Florida he served as chairman of the faculty athletic committee. Survivors include his widow Mrs Lannis Stradham of Auburn and two sons Herbert M. Martin Jr of Birmingham and John Bruce Martin of Cincinnati Ohio. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Auburn
Herbert M. Martin
Sctunt of Chemistry
Alabama Filylophaenic Institute
Martin
Orala
Fla
Lannis Stradham
Herbert Mt. Martin, Jr
Barmingham
John Bruce Matti
Cinqinnati
Ohio
State Postmasters Hear Two Speakers
The Alabama Postmasters Convention opens with speeches by Don Gibson editor of the Postmasters Gazette of Albany, Georgia, and Hoss Bass of Polkville, Tennessee. National President Burrs C. Jackson of Hillsboro, Texas, and national executive committeeman Wipeck are scheduled to speak later.
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Montgomery
Postmasters’ Gazette
National Legislative Committee
Alabama
Dothan Seeks Bids for First Negro Housing Project
The Dothan Housing Authority invites sealed bids for the George W. McRae Homes on seven acres behind West North Street. Estimated cost is 750000 with construction pending Public Housing Authority approval. A second project awaits funding. no name set.
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Inday Ma
Dothan Housing Authority
Dothan
Henry Green
Arthur Ussery
George W. McRae Hoiris
First Baptist Church
West North Street
Ussery
Doti Tie Second Uni
Soldier's Mother From Donalsonville Wins Trip Prize
Mrs Viola D Ingram of Yonaleonville Ga wins a two week trip to Germany funded by American air force activities. Four airmen place high earning calls to mothers while proceeds aid Easter clothing for German Catholics. Major Hew kett initiated the letter writing contest to strengthen ties between soldiers and mothers.
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Germany
Sone Versas
Waay
Carl W. Hewkett
Janneus, Mo
Mme Base
Mir Ingeauis
United States
Jin Mumof
Garten
Stone
Art Usbete
Uberammergag
Armang
Robert 3. Kennedy
Pine Hill
Ale
George B Kennedy
Researchers' New Test For Cancer Termed Accurate
Atlantic City reports a New cancer blood test shows high accuracy in detecting cancerens, tested on 308 people with 88 percent accuracy. The study involved four scientists from the University of California Los Angeles and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Los Angeles. Results indicate potential for early detection and improved outcomes, though false positives and uncertain applicability remain.
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Atlantic
University of Caliornia
Tos Angeles
Veterans Adieistration Hospital
Uc Arexeles
George C@ Vial
Ivers
Hunton
Neary
Gas Line Delay Seen By Engineer For Dothan
A consulting engineer told City Commission there is a strong chance Dothan will receive natural gas from Atlantic Gulf Gas Company soon, but project delays loom due to Federal Power Commission disapproval of a line into the city. The letter notes the city seeks to intervene with Central Alabama Natural Gas Company’s bid, while officials weigh the impact on local supply and finances.
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Ely
Maraorl Tons Adkins
Svatt
Seruissiur
Bapard
Chan-bir
Commeree
Sident Baty
Odin
Bailey
Alabama
Atlane Gulf
Barsard
Atlantic Guelt Company
Prerssany
Avaiable
Railes
Geeit
Qugeivanen
Vatican Denies Signing Pact With Poles Amid War Tensions
Vatican City AP reports the Vatican Office denied a reported pact with Poland during the Warsaw crisis. Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski had left Poland and tensions rose as Vatican officials refuted any formal agreement. The Polish government claimed a pact was signed, while Vatican sources cautioned against premature conclusions.
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Frank Brutto
Vatican City
Vatian Press
Reno Catholic Werarchy
Plad
Warsaw
Annamedd
Sanurdas
Varicay
Ageard Wagaman
Potine
Catan
Aetvit
Adem Stefan-Cardunal
Nastip Raime
Doris Afm
Pauley
Pala Novea Agence
Tara
DAR Conference Opens With President’s Message From Tru man
Dele Raten will open the DAR 48th Continental Conference in Washington with a message from President Truman. About 4,000 delegates and 3,000 other members are expected. election of a new president general is the week's main task with two leading candidates from Texas and Indiana.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Truman
Patriotie Society
Mra
Roscow O'Byrne
Brook
Truman veto fuels campaign for voters’ aid
AP dispatch reports a Washington political wing of the party formed to back President Truman after his veto of the Kerr natural gas bill. Critics call it purely political while supporters say it is sound and timely as the bill aimed to curb independent gas sales and regulate price pressures.
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Truman
Kerr Natural Gas
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Congress
Conreas
Gore
Douglgn
D-K
Mt. Tramen
Apy
Tsaign
Generor Ee Ileader Ds
Keer
Toehold Gained On Hainan Isle
Report says Chinese Nationalist dispatches claim initial success for insurgent forces on Hainan Island with heavy sea losses for the opposing side. Red forces reportedly suffer high casualties while attempting a 10 mile landing and retreat, with significant naval action described near Horhow and the island capital.
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Formosa
al Congar
Invleime
Flavnan
Siliferie
Hor How
Aaronnos
Ning
Orin
Four Rescued In Biscayne Bay After Coast Guard Sweep
A Coast Guard pilot spotted a life raft near Dinner Key after a vessel with five aboard sank in Biscayne Bay. Rescued were Mrs J D Howard, Joanne Pent, and Mr and Mrs Cher Smallwood, plus an additional woman, with rescuers continuing search for another person.
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Coast Guard
Ant Ito
Levey
Tim
Merda
Eghott Key
Dinner Key
Leisy
Coast
Talladega Elected At Legion Session
E A McBride of Talladega was chosen central area commander of the Alabama American Legion at a conference in the area yesterday. Rufus de Tuscaloosa was elected area vice commander with Rep Edward de Graftenried and Hugh W Overton in attendance as department commander addressed the meeting.
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E. A. McBride
Alabama American Legion
Ares
Rufus de
Rotary Opens Session With 350 Attending
More than 40 Rotarians and their wives crowded Foster Silent Methodist Church for the First Annual Conference of Rotary District No. 239. About 24 Rotarians had registered by midmorning from 30 clubs. Dothan Club added roughly 190 members and spouses. Many arrivals were expected for tonight’s conference dinner at the Armory and tomorrow’s business meeting. Dave Mullins of API Auburn was the sole District Governor candidate, nominated by Zebulon Judd of Auburn. Balloting for the pavilion occurred at Houston Neel headquarters.
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Rotary District
Dothan Club
Armory
Dave Mullins
API
Auburn
Houston Neel
Mullina
Zebulon Judd
Rotary
Nomi
Trial of Maragon on Lie Charges Starts in Capital
Jurors picked as Johar Maragon faces charges of lying to a Senate investigation into five percenters. The Greek American former White House acquaintance pleads not guilty and faces two to ten years per count if convicted. Proceedings began with jury selection and statements by prosecutors and defense counsel.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Johar Maragon
White House
Ajue
Marty Vaughan
Senate
Pastriot
Jennings Bailey
Maragon
Uch
Charles B. Murstay
Cas
Irvin Soldstein
Senate Investigating Committee
Coset
Election System Upheld By Court in Georgia
Washington AP reports the Georgia county unit election system surviving a Supreme Court challenge. The unsigned majority opinion upheld the lower court ruling with a 7-2 vote. Justice Douglas wrote a dissenting opinion with Justice Black concurring. Critics see the system as protecting rural power under Gov. Herman Talmadge. Two Georgia voters sought to invalidate it before the June 28 Democratic primary.
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Georgi
Supreme Court
Georgia
Esl
Douglas
Black
Vinson
Reed
Frankfurter
Jackson
Burton
Clark
Minton
Herman Talmadge
Bernard South
Harold C Fleming
National Unity Surrender Story At Appomattox Rites
At Appomattox Court House Virginia a fragmentaryDream recounts how more than 10,000 Southerners gathered to relive the surrender scene of 1865. The memory centers on the McLean house and General Lee donning his uniform to acknowledge the war’s end.
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Vie
Gina Cavigha
Appomattox Court House
McLean House
America
Action By Senate On Waterways Bill Appears In Sight
Washington AP reports final Senate action on the 1.9 billion waterways authorization bill seemed near with a possible delay if a conference report is pursued. Senator McCarran may seek the report while Senator Chavez supports passage. the measure faced opposition and a possible end-of-week decision.
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Washington
McCarran
Chavez
D-Nm
Pubic Works Committee
House
Columbus Basin
Colum
Alabama student wins in national science paper contest
A garbled report notes Alabama students competing in a national science paper event. Despite unclear names and places, the piece suggests a Alabama student gathering honors amid engineers and researchers, with some fragmentary references to Yor and possible dates.
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