By-Pass and Pay Raise Plans Spark Controversy
Controversy grows over proposed county salary hikes and a by pass plan to connect U S 241 from Rehobeth to Dale County. Judge Logue calls a 10 am public hearing as Chamber of Commerce protests the by pass fearing business loss while officials weigh right of way sizes and necessary condemnations. A diverse group including service station operators and city commissioners prepare to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Gorge
Whittington
Goth
Chamber of Commerce
J. Albert Logue
Chamber
Boata
St Trmorrow
Alycia Vi Lee
Rehobeth
Dale County
Brannon Stand
Prn-Lawmarket
Perry Calhoun
Judge Logue
Logue
Heulsrza
State Doctors Urged To Act In Blocking Socialized Medicine
Dr Paul Jones of Carlen urged the Alabama State Medical Association to combat proposed socialized medicine. He warned that most people fear loss of control and that physicians must address rising costs and access. He favored voluntary health insurance plans but warned socialized medicine would be costly and misleading. The president noted doctors are distracted by self interest while public sentiment shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery AP
Dorr
En Black
Medicie
State Medical Association
Paul Jones
Carlen
Operatoz
Van
Reeds
Medical Association
PTBE wine School Teacher Dies In Traffic Accident
Gadsden Alabama reports the death of 11 year old school teacher Mrs. Katie Mae Chalfant in a highway crash after her car struck a concrete block and was struck by a passing truck. She taught at Sutes High School nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTBE
Gadsden
Katie Mae Challant
Wacher
Exida
Chalfant
Sutes High School
Here
Folsom Flies Over North Carolina Visit
Gov Jim Folsom flew to North Carolina and extended best wishes to Gov Scott. An official message was relayed at Raleigh Durham Airport indicating goodwill and success for the North Carolina administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh, N.C
Alar Lama
Jim Folsom
North Carolina
Breely
North
Endurance fliers Dick Riedel and Barris raise hopes for new record
Sick 10 year old son of Dick Riedel inspires pilots as they push beyond the old endurance mark. From Midway City they flew March 3 aiming to set a new 1000 hour record. They seek sponsorship to cover mounting medical bills for their families while supporters gift funds. A $85,000 check from F S MacMillan arrived to aid their venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway City
Calif
Dickie Riedel
Dick Riedel
Bil Barriga
Barris
Riedel
Bartis
Gir i Patty
Steven
F. S. MacMillan
Petroleurs Corporation
Arene Ney
Chinese Armies Level Their Guns Await Signal To Start Shooting
Nanking faces collapse as Communist forces mass to cross the Yangtze while the Nationalist government debates surrender terms. Red troops total about 1.5 million in the Yangtze corridor with 400000 ready to storm. Li Tsung-jen’s government seeks time but fears a bridgehead south of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Topping Nanking
Yangtze
Nanjing-Shanghai
Yangtzens
East China
Chen Yi
Yangtes
Nanki
Nanking
Reds
Li Tsung-jen
Voice Heard In Government Conference In Dothan
The Dothan Chamber of Commerce announces reservations for a 7 pm dinner at the Houston Hotel as William Bird of the U S Chamber of Commerce arrives to assist. Speakers will discuss issues facing the East Congress including socialized medicine and federal aid to education with moderators and Alabama officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Southeastern Alabama
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Houston Hotel
William 4. Bird
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Bird
Bast Congress
Hoover Commission
Dothan
Frank Malone
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Birmingham
John M. Ward
Alabama Chamber of Commerce
L. P. Dickie
Southeastern
U. S Chamber
Snd
Dickie
Slingluff Appointed To City School Board
The City Commission appointed Betts Slaght to the City School Board for a five year term replacing C. L. Tompkins whose term expires in May. The commission also denied Brisble C. Irwin's claim for damages for injuries from stepping into an open garbage can March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betts Slaght
C. L. Tompkins
Brisrle C. Irwin
Opra
Peace Only Hope To Halt Economic Failure In China
Shanghai AP dispatch reports economists view peace as the sole path to avert China's economic collapse under Communist terms. Inflation surges as the yuan loses value daily. writing presses run nonstop as the country struggles to fund currency needs. Eight months earlier the geld yuan was pegged at four dollars, with a 200 00 gold yuan per US dollar rate mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Shanghat
Nathans
U. S
Che Dotur
Truman signs 15 month renewal of Marshall Plan aid
President Truman signed a law renewing the European Recovery Program for 15 months, authorizing up to 4.15 billion for the next year and 4.28 billion the following year. The measure, backed by Congress, finances through mid 1949 with a 1 billion Reconstruction Finance Corp fund ready to draw. World War II era aid aims to sustain Europe’s recovery amid budget scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
White House
Paul G. Hellmar
W. Averell Harriman
Congress
Hoffman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Europe
Sufh
Tot Reunited With Mother After Gary Police Find Him
In Gary Indiana a lost three year old boy wandered the streets last week before being found by police. The child, later identified as Richard Lair Wiley, was brought to a Gary hospital where his mother Mrs Wiley claimed him as her son saying the boy reminded her of her late husband. Detectives described the scene as emotional with crying and sniffles as the reunion occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Jed
Lille
Birs
Je Best Wiley
Blue Island
F. ¥. Curles
Western Big Three Rebuffs Berlin Blockade Feeler
London report says the Western Big Three rejected Soviet moves to end the Berlin blockade but left room for talks. Soviet envoy Malik floated a trade off to suspend the Western counter-blockade, hinting at Western German government plans despite Moscow objections. A Washington meeting of foreign ministers was eyed to review Germany’s fate after lifting the blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltex Kolarz
London
Berlin
Germany
Big Four Council of Foreign Ministers
Jacob Malik
United Nations Security Council
Malik
Ressia Tong
Weatero
Washington
Alabama may seek state university for Negroes
Montgomery AP reports a bi racial committee may urge the legislature next month to create Alabama's first state university for Negroes. The plan centers on boosting Negro college funding, chiefly for the State Teachers College for Negroes at Montgomery, expanding to a university offering Law and science but likely delaying a Negro medical school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Polite Thieves Use Novel Tactic in Subtle Heist
A peculiar robbery report describes thieves employing courteous behavior to disarm suspicion and slip away. The incident involved a small crowd at a venue where polite conduct masked the theft, leaving authorities puzzled about motive and method.
Florida Fencing Bill Delayed In Senate Clash
In Tallahassee Sen J L Alford of Grand Ridge urged postponement of the livestock fencing bill as the Senate debated whether to advance the measure or put it to a public vote in 1990. Rival proposals seek voter input or weaker fencing along arterial highways, with House action seen as stalled at subcommittee level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Genote Livestock Committee
Shivers
Senate
Committee On
House
Men's Association
Charles Luckie
Day County
Forest Fires Rage in North Arkansas
Forest fires sweep in north Arkansas near the Missouri border as authorities report this year’s drought fueling blazes. Fred Lang, a regional official, argues many fires were preventable and blames human activity for most incidents while noting widespread flood and weather-related risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Siready
Fred Lang
Confident Irish Begin New Life
Irish free of British life face the future with optimism and new wealth. President Seán T. O'Kelly hopes a united Ireland within a generation, while Ulster politics and the idea of a free republic remain contentious topics. The piece notes Ireland's economy, agriculture, and military capacity as it moves toward independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarter
Taviblos
Dublin
Ulster
Free Republic of Ireland
Se. T. O'Kelly
Republic
Britain
Marshall Plandall
Ireland
Rage
Thrush Delights Crowd At Folkestone Band Concert
A small yellow thrush perched atop a bandstand during a Folkestone concert yesterday and sang the entire program. About a thousand listeners watched as the bird performed with the band, delivering a cheerful rendition of "Monastery Garden" and earning long applause after each number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folkestone
England
Theneh
Folsom urges general tax to fund social security expansion
Alabama Governor Folsom tells congressional committee that Social Security should cover all ages over 25, including farmers and small business people. He backs a broad general tax to fund benefits and expansion of coverage, while defending contributions and admin costs as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Lemay
Washington
Janes E. Folsom
Alabama
Lynch
Marion
Folsom
Georgian Despairs Of Out In Spending
Washington AP Senator George Garaid voices concern that Congress will resist big spending cuts. As chair of the Senate finance committee he urges economy and hints at possible substantial savings this year. He expects action on the administration’s spending and tax plans with no guarantees of rapid relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George
Sennance Committee
Evry
Dresens
Grorge
Stepa
Gaemee Bast
Sago
Mother and Sons Admit Slaying Two In Lonely Hearts Murders
Dover story reports a Brennen family case where a mother and two sons confess involvement in two killings. The trio describe striking the men in the head and burying them on Brennan property, with bodies later dug up. Robert Brennan already faces murder charges. the sons are held in custody as the investigation continues.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taulath
Minn
Robert Beverlyne
Ang
Carolina
Governor
Endurance
Rey
Boost Tar Wir Slingluff
City
Lions Europe
Marshall Plan
Tot
Negro University
Wilma Yeareo
Wilma
Woarbe
Aeches
New Bedtoed
Mass
Brisin
Crmalty
Jimmy
Mer
Euniye Bailey
Toarbo
Leeius D. Clay
AP Wirenhotot
Florida
Chipley
Thrush
Doughton
Tenghiga
Poughton
Milly Hartei
Folzort
Alama
Dover
Del
Rons
Roberti
Wooldridge
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!