Loyalist slate of state Democrats completed in Alabama races
The loyalist slate for the State Democratic Executive Committee was completed in Alabama today with additions in the remaining congressional districts. Names include A B Carroll, Joe G Burns, John M Higgins, H Coleman Long, John D McQueen, Thomas H Maxwell, Herbert Milstead, P M Norwood, W P Withers and others, backed by the States' Rights faction and questioned questionnaires from Jim C. Smith. The effort follows prior distributions across districts one through nine and includes contested endorsements and withdrawals.
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Lickel Im
Alabame
Ted Sheth
Jim C. Smith
Tutcumbia
Young Democrats
Probne
H. K., Greene
Hale County
Joe G. Burns
Tuscaloosa
John M. Higgine
Thorny
H. Coleman Long
Anontown
John D. McQueen
Thomas H
Royalitin
Carroll
Sam Principien
Tornado injures many as Mobile area struck
A Gulf Coast tornado ripped through Spring Hill Prichard Whistler and Saraland causing extensive damage and injuring at least 14 people. Red Cross rapid response distributed food and clothing while officials assessed destroyed homes and power outages near Spanish Fort and Baldwin County.
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Mobile
Gulf Coast
Red Cross
Spring
Hill
Prickard
Whistler
Saraland
Baldwin County
Spanish Fort
Becenualites
Amehider
Malcolm Jemison
Ravers
Nethe
Matin
Willie
Jemison
City Hospital
Eve Todd
May Kelly
Bruasza
Clarence Lett
Lilly
Pip
Etta Mary
Lee
Julian
Dougls
Jemicon
Rome
Latt F
Douglas
County Committee Probes Tampering In Election List
Iouston County Democratic Executive Committee investigates list substitutions for Beat Six. Webb A. Wells Sr. calls a special session to reaffirm old names while CottonwoodAshford residents seek legal action. Officials questioned the blueprint and typewriter variants used in producing the list.
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George Whittington
Iouston County
Democratic Executive Committee
Cottonwood
Webb A. Wells, Sr
Ashford
Ray Drigwers
Albert Lacuer
Cowne
Roy O Mitad R. Pl. Gaines
Shenk Jo Walt
Wao
Tardy, Spector
James Howard Lew
Helen Lewis
C. A. Granger
Joe Christmas, Jr
James
Chettelerk
J. W. Calhoun
Earl Grace
Grice
Debate Planned On Money Bill By William F Arbogast
Washington(AP) The House approved Easter vacation ending as the $22.0 billion appropriation bill resumes. The Defense Interior and Agriculture sections face heated debate with Republican pressure for cuts. Chairman Cannon says no major changes expected. Vinson aims to raise defense spending to boost aircraft and naval totals.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
Washington Nats
Philadelphia Athletics
Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
Senate
Easler
Defense Department
Interior Department
Federal Securty Agency
Agriculture Department
Vannon
Vinson
Armed Services Communittee
Air Force
Navy
Solon Studies Law To Curb Monopolies
Washington AP reports Rep. Seller from New York chairs the House Judiciary subcommittee on monopoly and antitrust. He signals a tentative amendment to the Clayton Act to require dissolution of any corporation whose size and power lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. The panel opened a three week probe into the steel industry.
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Washington
Seller
D-Ny
Celler
House
New Yorker
Senate approves foreign aid bill amid dispute and delay
Washington AP reports Senate leaders expect quick approval of a $7372.48 billion foreign aid package after House action. The plan funds Marshall Plan aid, Korean relief, and European recovery, with modest trimming debated by opponents. Senate and House committees must finalize details before final passage.
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Washington
Truman
American League
Philadelphia
Lucae
Senate
Connally
Texas
Weil
Marshall Tw
Korea
Arao
House
Iickeny Jooper
Alawai
Benator Lucas
Conhaly
City backs Atlantic Gas Plan amid FPC petition
The Dothan Alabama Chamber of Commerce urged continued support for Atlantic Gas Companys effort to extend natural gas service to Wiregrass towns and nearby states. Officials said South Central Alabama Natural Gas and others seek permanent regulatory lines, with Atlantic prepared to invest over 11 percent of costs to build facilities serving Alabama Florida Georgia and the Carolinas.
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FB Driggers Buchana Day Commission
Atlantic Grit Gas Company
Sel
Dea X. Byilty
Chamber of Commeres
Bailey
Yessiah
Washington
Petilean
FPC
Builow
Boata
Tetctmee
Atlantic
Uanion
Atlante
Tulare
CC Benard
FPG Houyel
Che
Allantics
Sauplt Tong
Che Uip
Burley
Chamber of Commerce
Perrmesion
South CrAiins Alabama —Natural Gas Company
Birmingham
Permanien Fy
Dothan
Chamber
South Central
Meir
Tarthan
Auanue
Alabama
Uns
Florida
Georgia
South
Carollina
Cuyathinais
Ornate Dethar Wounessmen
Chamber of Icommerce
Geor Hgia
Atlane
Chase
Aessian
PPL
Pallas
Murder Charge Follows Slaying in Tom GA
One man, Floyd Conn, was charged with murder after a shooting sparked a political argument over a walking stick. The incident occurred around 3 10 p.m. in Booger Ho tow, with details tied to Bates and Henry over a gift from Gov. Talandae. Sheriff’s Deputy Alex Lindsey Fenntes reported the suspect surrendered shortly after the shooting.
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Tom
Amy
Det Amt
Floyd Conn
Bnc
Slente
PG. Johnson
Ged Healy
Weyrarenid Creppe
Dambir Valley
Enol Ath Mittees
Tay
Bywate
Wernette
Booger Hotow
Pederdas Henty
Jiul
Sherif
Alex
Lindsey Fenntes
Ineeses
Bates
Henry
Henery
Cork
Gov. Her
Talandae
Wonder hormones aid two thirds of acute leukemia patients
ATLANTIC CITY N J UP doctors report that ACTH and cortisone give relief to about two thirds of acute leukemia patients but do not cure the disease. Dr O H Pearson and team from Memorial Cancer Center and Sloan Kettering Institute cite 30 patients treated in six months. 12 are still alive, with some periods of remission. Average life expectancy for diagnosed leukemia is about ten months.
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Faul F
Sloan Kettering Institute
New York City
Lme
Pearson
Kewrua
Pr. Pearsot
Cortisone
Memorial
Talmadge Urges Road Fund Hike
Governor Har Man Salmadew proposes a constitutional change to earmark gasoline and vehicle tax revenues for roads, shifting 21 million to highway building. Talmadge echoed support in a county commissioners meeting, seeking a broader highway program and a new state tax amendment to fund road needs.
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Aulanta Sap
Har Man ‘Salmadew
Georges Constiucion
Highway Department
Analex Tex
Aidit Soh
Talmadge
Seoren Asveanon
Ennels
Talmidge
Tate
Legullatura
Alan Ead
Tale Mads
Talmada
Commission
Pra Hin
Rosd
Heard Saxon Elected Head Of Postmasters At State Convention
Heard Saxon of Dothan was elected president of the Metis of Gladys De Ramos of Verbens, Miss Vers Mewell of Greens bore was ellerted vice president and Leanle Gregory. Fairlie, ae Wemnd temerary ienmardt.
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Heard Saxon
Rotary Uniformity Emphasized by Speaker at Dothan
Leo Golden told about 4 Rotarians their wives and guests at the Dothan Armory that Rotary Clubs are the same globally despite language differences. He cited Rotary International growth to 7,030 clubs in 88 countries with 370,000 members, including 7,698 Rotarians, noting strongest expansion in Britain Ireland Europe and Asia.
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Leo Golden
Dothan Armory
Golden
Rotary Foundation
Rotary International
Rotary Internaional
Great Britain
Ireland
Erod
Rotary
Asia
Latin America
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Chicago
Paul Harris
Georgia Merit System Dilemma Remains Unresolved
Atlanta AP report shows over 1000 state employees await clarity on whether they fall under the politics ban of Georgia's merit system. Officials avoid firm answers as Attorney General Eugene Cook cites merit council as the forum. Council member Alex McLennan declines to state if rules apply to employees, noting no outstanding questions before the council. The issue follows new legislation extending merit system coverage to revenue and education departs, with Cook saying those departments are now under merit system control.
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Atlanta
Eugene Cook
Merit System Council
Alex McLennan
McLennan
Perr
Cook
Herman Talmadge
Methodist Women Meet in Cleveland for Assembly
About 3 500 women gathered in Cleveland for the quadrennial assembly of the Woman's Society for Christian Service. Frank G. Brooks of New Orleans, president, said the convention would run through Friday and aim to draft four new charters for world affairs participation. The event aligns with a week long program tied to the Council of Communism and a bishops’ closed-door conference.
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Cleveland
Top Brass Is Dying In Possible Soviet Purge
AP dispatch from New York notes Moscow reports the deaths of 15 Russian generals and admirals in the past six months. Western speculation swirls about a purge, but no solid Moscow indication confirms such a purge. Names include Peter Amurov and Anatoli Kopytov amid a string of senior officials dying young or untimely.
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William L. Ryan
NEW York
Moscow
Soviet Union
Tubby
Peter Amurov
Foreign Ministry
Marek
Anatoli Kopytov
Ae ‘ Cinematography
Hawaii
Mexander Petuknov
Communist Party Central Committee Organization
Pope
US charges Russia with downing Navy plane over Baltic
The United States alleged a Russian fighter shot down a U S Navy patrol plane over the Baltic Sea and demanded punishment and indemnity for ten dead crewmen. The note, delivered by Ambassador Mirk, asserted international law violations and called for strict Soviet air force instructions to prevent further incidents.
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Washington
United States
Ruesan
Walters
Baltic Sea
Russia
Moscow
Alan G. Mirk
Alec
U. S
Prosecution Aims to Prove Maragon Lying in Trial
Prosecutors planned to show John I, an immigrant boy with White House ties, arranged business dealings with the government. Maragon, 36, pleads not guilty to perjury and related charges after testifying before a Senate committee.
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Maragon
Pien
Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
John I
White House
Senate
Irving Goldstein
Ag Nea
Prince Lappenalts
Busia
Ture Department
Transamétics Graders
Ins
Atente Merine Salvage Company
Milwaukee
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Crearge Barnes
Andalusia
James M. Welden
Dothan Club
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