Life In The Wiregrass Community Meetings Report
Regular Doh Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting set for Charcoal Steakhouse at 7 15 tonight with plans for a Jackson box supper party announced Saxon leading program All members urged to attend Also Masonic Conference meeting at Shorterville at 7 30 tonight Secretary J S Talley reminds Masons in Houston and Henry Counties to attend Porter Stephens with U S Public Health Service toured Houston County typhus control program as operations resumed for summer Two cancer cases reported to Houston County health dept James F OBrien of Dothan among three men enlisting in Army Air Forces via Dothan recruiting station OBrien, a Dothan High graduate, transferred to Montgomery Others enlisting: Joseph E Woodham of Clopton veteran to 7th Infantry Combat Team at Ft Benning Ga and James C Fulford Jr of Daleville Route 1 to field artillery
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Doh Junior Chamber of Commerce
Charcoal
Heard Saxon
Wallo
Shorterville
J. S. Talley
Dothan
Houston
Henry Counties
Porter Stephens
Typhus Central Division
U. S. Peblic Healh Service
Houston County
Stephens
James F. O’brien
Army
Air Forces
O'Brien
Montgomery
Air Force
Joseph E. Woodham
Cloptin
7Th Infantry Combat Team
Ft. Benning
James C. Fulford, Jr
Daleville
Field Artillery
Flogging Victim Names Five Black Raiders Suspects
ATLANTA officers said Troup County victims identified five men as the attackers believed to be connected to the Ku Klux Klan by officials. The suspects named include C Keheley R B Ellison Fortner and Frank Brand, with further indictments for assault with intent to murder in a separate case.
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Atlanta
Fulton County
Splentor
Paul Webb
Mary Gates
Webb
C. Keheley
R .B. Ellison
EO OW. Mitchell
Lawrence Forner
Frank Brand
Joe C Berry
Ellison
Keheley
M.S. Cambola
E. W. Mitchell
Roy Gravitt
Thehharge
Gravitt
Fortner
Brand
College Park
Clayton County
Clayton
U S Deliberations On Truce and Jerusalem Force
A U S spokesman said no definite decision on sending troops with a proposed truce commission. The delegation has considered this option but not which countries would provide forces. Talks in New York touched on a security force for Jerusalem with no final decision, while El Khoury called U N trustees for Palestine absurd. The Syrian diplomat urged further study of the proposed trusteeship plan.
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Owever
U. S
New York
Jerusalem
Tulken
el Khoury
U. N
Palestine
Asburd
UC grape expert travels 20000 miles for better varieties
Dr. H. P. Olmo of the University of California College of Agriculture leaves Davis for a near east mission to collect seeds and scions of fruits nuts and grapes. He aims to find varieties unused in any breeding program to improve California cultivars during the long research trip.
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Davis
Cal
H. P. Olmo
University of California College of Agriculture
Near East
California
Olmo
Cotton futures show mixed moves in New Orleans market
In New Orleans the cotton market edged irregular with prices at 11 30 am showing a 55 cent rise to 45 cent decline per bale. Nearby May, July, October and December quotations moved with notable shifts in late trading, reflecting active but uneven sessions alongside New York dealings.
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New Orleans
New York
Pitot Club Delays Officers After Death
The Pitot Club postpones officer elections following a death. Renaming president Lela Hovland, the club notes her role as the Heaton Memorial Library board representative, with a meeting report and a list of attendees and gifts from Fran Mallette and others.
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Pitot Club
Deleys
Heaton Moote
Pires
Ades Blondel Coureft
Renicong
Lela Hovland
Clib
Howstuss Memorial
Fran Mallete
Hen and
Milas Maliette
Ness Lucille Willis
Irene Lisenby
Irs Anne Cooper
Sara Abt
Mardyn Davis
Laurie Oneill
Juby Shanks
Essie Mae Smitherman
Janie Tranum
Helen Andrews
Juanita Durrance
Abby Ellard
Aging company dog Jack ends long service at the road office
The company’s famous dog Jack, who died after years of work from the post office to the store and on the road, retired from night watching to truck duties with salesmen. He lived with company care since infancy and was funded by the Montgomery office when hospitalized. A photo once hung in The Eagle office.
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Ejiland
Foster Street
Eland
Jack
Elland
Montgomery
Eiland
Ejland
Reuther Shot at Home After Chrysler Strike Board Meeting
Gunman wounded Walter Reuther in Northwest Detroit after an executive board meeting authorizing a nationwide Chrysler strike. A shotgun blast shattered his arm and lodged a slug in his chest. he received rapid aid and was conscious at Grace Hospital. Neighbors and officials reacted with shock as investigators searched for clues.
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Ins
Angelo Lenzi
Reuther
Grace Hospital
Wayne County
Janes N. McNally
Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
George Kimball
Reutoer
Union
Civic Teaders
Europe
UAW
UAW Press
Coolidge apologizes for southern remark stir over Northern bias
Massachusetts Lt Gov Arthur Coolidge apologizes for a speech that upset Southern leaders. He tells U S Senator Olin Johnston he was stirred to urge Northern industry aid while defending wartime unity. Johnston denounces the remarks as scurrilous and invites Coolidge to visit the South to see its “beauties and advantages.” Coolidge vows good will and asks Johnston to convey his deeper feelings to the South.
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Boston
Aps
Massachssetts
Arthur W Coohdégs
South
Charing “Sidibo
New England
Coshidge
U. S
Olin Johnston
Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
South Carolina
Dixie
Joonsion
Cooidge
Mascra Cnucetus Gui
Ty Johnston
South Caroliniin
United States Senate
Blocs Split in Italy as Socialist Leaders Call Independence
In Italy, Giuseppe Romita and five Socialist colleagues urged steps to recover the party’s independence from the Communist fusion issue. Pietro Nenni’s left wing broke with independent Socialists to ally with the Communists in the Popular Front, while Di Vettorio of the Confederation of Labor seeks a World Federation stance on the Marshall Plan by country. The Cominform orders Communists in Europe to oppose the Marshall Plan.
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National Bloc
Italian Social Movement
Guiseppe Romita
Socialist Party
Pietro Nenni
Popular Front
di Vettorio
Confederation of Labor
World Federation of Trades Unions
Russia
Communist International Information Bureau
Europe
Draft reform party eyes larger armed forces
Bishop urged strengthening the National Guard and all reserves while criticizing Army recruiting. The Andrews bill proposes increasing total manpower to 2,006,000 by July 1, 1980, freezingGuard and reserve units and barring draft exemptions for 19 to 25 year olds, with 18 year olds able to join to avoid the draft.
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Bishop
National Guard
Armed Services Committee
Andrews
R-Ny
Armed Services
Fragmentary 1946 UAW turmoil report with word garble
A mangled 1946 account describes a political clash with R J Thomas and an attack at a birthday party. The text is fragmented with garbled names including Emil Mzey and references to UAW roles and internal leadership succession.
Ghee Club Passents Of Bethea Krwenions
Fifty students in the Dothan bigs toioul ghee club presented a 2 2nu5 cal program at the Dethan Ks wants Club meeting yesterday. Niss LeMerle Penn is director, 393 Pebeet Lyineston arc crmpany%, for the group. Jack Bailey was program chairman for the day. Fred Moseley, club president, was elected the delegate to the International Convention to be held in los Angeles in June. Named 2% fist, securd, and third alternates were Dr. J. Lo Bracewell, Whit King, and L. J. Thomas, Jr. Announcement of the concert association's membership drive being held this week was made by Mrs. Clifford Schwalb, drive chair Mam Tre club accepted the invitation of Kevanian Henry A. Parker to attend services at the First Baptist Church Friday, at a group, to noa- Kiwanian C. Oscar Johnson, of St. Louis, Mo. Owners Alexander was a guest at the meeting.
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Dethan
J. Lo Bracewell
Whit King
L. J. Thomas, Jr
Concert Association
Clifford Schwalb
Mam Tre Club
Henry A. Parker
First Baptist Church
C. Oscar Johnson
St. Louis
Alexander
Communist Demonstrations Roil Italian Towns Amid Crackdown
Riots described as the worst since last November's Communist led strikes erupted in San Severo Apricena and Cerignola near Foggia with crowds of up to 2 100. Police used tear gas as troops and armored cars dispersed demonstrators after claims of election fraud. Separate clashes in Milan saw 39 communists arrested and authorities on alert over attacks on army depots.
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San Severo
Foggie
Foggia
Apricena
Nelypless
Cerignola
Fogzin
Carabinieri
Iin
Milan
San Rocco-Lodi-Cremona
Union back-to-work hope as Lewis orders resume
United Mine Workers leaders and mine operators expressed confidence that, following John L. Lewis's telegram, the 250000 of 400000 miners in the union would return to work within a day or so. The court contempt penalties had prompted earlier protests amid calls to honor the April 3 order, with production seen near normal soon. A fragment mentions native species of wild traps in the United States used in developing new species and root stocks.
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United Mine Workers Union
John L. Lewis
Lewis
George Titler
District 29
West Virginia
UMW
Washington
Pittsburgh
Ohio
United States
Contempt Verdicts Loom in Coal Mine Dispute
In Goldsborough court, civil contempt penalties loom as Lewis faces possible jail while miners return to work after a wave of protests. Government testimony noted idle soft coal miners, and Lewis seeks appeals by executive bond posting.
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Goldsborough
Lens
Te UW
Goldsherowgt
Lewis
Technica
Lewis Syimse
Supreme Court
High Court
Morison
Livestock market trends at Montgomery state yard
Livestock receipts: cattle 300 head, hogs 200 head. Slaughter cattle mostly steady to strong week to date, steers and heifers up to 28.00, cows 20.00-23.00, canners 13.50-18. Medium stocker steers 71.00-24.00. Calves 100 head, butcher calves 25.00-27.00, calves 16.00-25.00. Hogs receipts 200 head, weights 160-560 provide 18.50-20.00 for midweights, 13.50-15.00 for lighter and heavier sows 14.50-16.00, stags 12.00.
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Montgomery
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
Reversal Sets Stage for New Trial in Blackrhenn Case
Circuit Clerk Max Sween in Ozark today said the conviction reversal requires a new trial. He noted no date would be set immediately.
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Max Sween
Ozark
Blackrhenn
Make Own Waves Evanston II at Northwestern Institute
A machine designed to produce artificial waves has been installed in a large tank at Northwestern University Technological Institute. The device can create waves up to eight feet high and will be used to test hull shapes in ship models.
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Evanston II
Northwestern University Technologics Institute
Peanut butter makers urge changes to parity price policy
Washington lawmakers heard peanut butter and salter representatives urge relief from the wartime price control base. They argued peanuts should not remain a basic food item with a high parity price, citing falling salted peanut demand and rising peanut costs. Speakers noted 1909 to 1914 basing is inappropriate while peanut crop value surged from under 15 million in 1909 to over 227 million in 1947.
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Washington
LLP
Senate
An Iature
William Fetter, Jr
Chicago
National Confectioners’ Association
Young Methodists Meet In Marianna
About 200 young Methodists from some 50 churches in the Marianna district convened at First Methodist church for the annual Young Peoples Institute. Rev. Charles A. Corbitt hosted the event with Rev. Grifl Lloyd of Bonifay giving the inspirational address and Rev. George Kerlin presiding at Holy Communion. A motion picture Go Fortt was shown and attendees enjoyed a supper at the Chipola River camp. Corbitt organized the program as district director.
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Marianna
Young Peoples’ Institute
First Methodist
Charles A. Curbitt
Grif
Lloyd
Bonifay
George Kerlin
Chipola River
Corbitt
Young Peoples
Tattooed Mathes on's spring merit Gay opens April second
Officers elected a president Bishop Ivan J. Louis and secretary Bishop Ley Oxnam. Five committee members named Bil Angie Smith from Oklahoma and Bishop Claire Purcell among others. New York report notes officers and committees forming for the spring reference event beginning in April amidst reorganizations.
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Ivan J. Louis
Ley Oxnam
New York
Bil Angie Smith
Oklahoma
Claire Purcell
N.C
The British Museum's Vast Library Stuns Scholars
The British Museum holds about 3,200,000 volumes and 56,000 manuscripts. It spans a distance of roughly 55 miles of galleries and rooms.
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British Museum
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