Editors Call for Expanded Voice Of America Coverage
At the ASNE meeting J Russell Wiggins urged stronger foreign information effort. He said VOA needs a much larger budget than 36 million and that AP and UP should provide required news services to support a fuller program of foreign information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling F. Green
Washington
State Department
American Society of Newspaper Editors
ASNE
J. Russell Wiggins
Voice of America
Alabama
James E., Folsom
House
Ways and Means Committee
Auxiliaries Invited To Inter Faith Tea
Members of the Auxiliaries of all Dothan churches were invited to attend the annual inter faith tea of the Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood tomorrow at 3 p.m. The group will hear Rabbi Davia Zielonka from Tampa,FL, who spoke at the Lions Club dinner earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's
Dothan
Temfe Emanu-E
Tomorow
Davia L. Zielonia
Tampa
Fla
Rabbi Zielonka
FS Ak 'Ay
Lions Club
Emanu-El Core
Zielonka
Svice
Business leaders warn on strong central government
Four speakers at a Southeast Alabama Chamber dinner in Dothan urged businessmen to study pending legislation and contact Washington. John M. Ward and three others from state and national chambers warned of rising national debt and the loss of state sovereignty to a strong central government. About 105 attendees from six Wiregrass chambers heard Ward cite a high Washington spokesman who predicted a shift to centralized power. Ward urged business leaders to advise legislators, noting Congress often ignores them. Turn To No. 3 On Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Dothan
Washington
Alabama
John M. Ward
Alabama State Chamber
Frank M. Malone
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Wiliam J. Bird
20Viser
U. S. ‘Chamber
L. P. Dickie
Southeastern
U. S
Atlanta
Chamber
Ward
Truman
Columbus
America
Congress
Speechless Girl Found Alive After Mountain Search
Wanda Moore, a seven year old who was found alive and in good condition by a coal mining crew in Clairfield Tennessee after a multi day search that included more than a thousand miners and mountaineers. She had been missing since Tuesday and showed signs of hunger and scratches but was given food and cared for by doctors before being returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clairfield
Tenn
Wanda Moore
Hubert Parrott
Kenney Huddleston
Wanda
F. H. Rogers
Virginia-Jellico Coal Mining
Mobile Drives To Cover Old Wells After Child Death
Mobile launches a drive to cover uncovered wells and deep holes following a public appeal by Mayor Ernest Megginson after the death of Kathy Fiscus in San Marino. The city building department will notify property owners to plug holes, including one found in a public park covered with rotten planking.
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Mobile
Ernest Megginson
Little Kathy
Fiscus
San Marino
Calif
City Building Inspection Department
Sow Survives 18 Weeks In Abandoned Well
NEWVILLE Special report says a 300finch sow spent over four and a half months in an abandoned well two miles west of Newville. Discovered by J. D. Hatton while planting peanuts, the pig lost weight to about 95 or 100 pounds and was rescued after being heard moving in a cavern-like area at the well bottom. The sow’s carcass remains were weighed and expected to reach about 600 pounds if properly fed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Newville
J. D. Hatton
Vet
Hatton
Falton
Shiver
Melton
Ais,son
Nesto
Leroy Nichards
Naked Boy Found Dead In Hotel Garage
DETROIT AP A naked and bruised six year old boy, George Counter, was found on an ash heap behind a furnace in a hotel garage. A cloth strangulation and facial injuries were reported. A broken battle flag lay nearby, and investigators suspected a slasher killer. George had been missing since last evening. police focused on a 19 year old youth. His mother said he last appeared in the back yard with that youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
George Counter
John Counter
George
George Kimball
Aurlie
62 Persons Killed In Santiago Quake
Reports from Santiago indicate a series of earthquakes struck central Chile Tuesday night. At least 62 people were killed and 83 injured with extensive damage across several towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Senion Gonzate
Houston County Faces Possible Government Change
Houston County may require electing a county treasurer if the 1950 census places population over 56,001. State Senator W. Guy Hardwick notified the Board of Revenue of drafts and advertising while Probate Judge J. Albert Logue said the law is under study to see its applicability locally. Officials expect county population to rise from 45,665 in 1940 toward 56,000 by next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whittington
Dothan
Houston County
Houston
Board of Revenue
W. Guy Hardwick
J. Albert Logue
Hardwick
Perry Calhoun
Logue
Houston Coun
Varying Pay Scale Is Considered For Courthouse Clerks
Houston County legislators consider a variable pay scale for court house clerks after a Board of Revenue meeting. Judge J Albert Logue outlined scales from 125 to 200 dollars monthly for clubs and urged sufficient county department pay. The plan, needing legislative approval, would affect probate circuit tax and tax collector offices with chief probate clerks at 225 to 300 dollars. Supporters expect quick action once special legislation passes, with an estimated county cost of about 5000 dollars yearly. Pages continue on No. M4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Board of Revenue
Guy Hardwick
Wallace Malone
J. Albert Logue
Perry Calhoun
L. E. Boswell
Malone
Board of Education
Logue
Hardwick
E.G. Collins
Truman Health Plan Sent to Congress This Week
President Truman's national health program based on compulsory government health insurance goes to Congress, with a 3000 to 3500 word message detailing the proposal. Senate education and labor hearings are promised, though Utah Senator Albert Thomas sees only a slight chance of passage this session. The housing bill is expected to pass with few changes, framing a 610,000 public housing units plan plus a farm home project and slum clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rutledge
Washington
Truman
Congress
Charles G. Ross
White House
Senate Education and Labor Committee
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Myers
Dfa
Senate
Claiborne Nominated Suffragan Bishop of Alabama
The Rev Randolph Royall Claiborne II of Huntsville Alabama has been nominated for the new suffragan bishop post in the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. At a special convention he was chosen suffragan elect with confirmation pending by US Episcopal bishops. He will serve as administrative assistant to Bishop C C J Carpenter. Claiborne 42, rector of the Church of the Nativity Huntsville, previously led St James Church Macon Georgia. He was ordained in 1932 and is a native of Farmville Virginia educated in Marietta Georgia and at the University of Virginia and Virginia Theological Seminary. Delegates from Do tans Church of the Nativity supported him among 12 candidates chosen by clergy and lay leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Randolph Royall Claiborne II
Huntsville
Ala
Episcopal Diocese of
Alabama
Episcopal Bishops of
United States
C. C. J. Carpenter
Claiborne
Springtime economy boost delayed by late Easter
Washington report says the expected spring rise in the nation’s economy is overdue due to late Easter. Government data show declines earlier, while Treasury Secretary Snyder dismisses gloom and notes employment and purchasing power are higher than a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Walker Washington
A. Ee
Treasury Snyder
York
Ritinow
Snyder
Pokets
Peohave Ser
AE Oee Ie Haas
Opera Star Slain In Atlanta Alley In Strange Case
Metropolitan Opera star John Garris was found shot to death in an Atlanta alley near the city center. An autopsy confirmed the fatal wound from a .38 pistol. Robbery did not appear to be the motive as cash and personal items were left with the body.
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Ralph Meeks
Atlanta
John Garris
Metropolitan Opera
Memphis
Herman Jones
Fulton County Crime Laboratory
John Coppelser
Tennessee
Garris
Musicians’ Union
The
Metropolitan
New York
Memph's
Opera
Texas
Southern Coal Operators End Contract With UMW
The Southern Coal Producers Association terminated its wage hour contract with United Mine Workers, effective June 30, in a surprise move. Joseph E. Moody announced the action on behalf of more than 400 companies producing about 150 million tons of soft coal per year, over a third of national soft coal under UMW contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Coal Producers Association
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Joseph E. Moody
Association
Lewis
UMW
Southern Association
Rep Robert Coffey Dies In Plane Crash
ALBUQUERQUE New Mexico REP Robert L Coffey Jr a former coal miner turned war hero and congressman was killed when his jet fighter crashed on takeoff at Kirtland Air Force Base The 20 year old colonel in the Air Force Reserve was killed instantly after the aircraft rose about 25 feet and plunged a deadly speed investigators cite a possible power failure Coffey flew 97 combat missions and earned many WWII decorations while maintaining reserve status
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Albuquerque
N. M
Robert L. Coffey
Coffey
Air Force Reserve
Kirtland Air Force Base
Air Force
Nationalist Leaders Flee From Nanking
Chinese Communist forces 1.5 million strong crossed the Yangtze to strike at Nationalist China. Nanking government met in emergency session and prepared to flee by air to Canton. Chiang Kai-Shek may lead 500,000 troops in the defense as embassies and American missions evacuate. The Jiangpu fall prompted the move with a bridgehead likely across the river near Wuhu. Canton plans call for a new Nationalist seat within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chang Kuo-Sin
Nanking
Yangtze River
China
Canton
Chiang Kai-Shek
Commu- Srato
Shanghai
Kiangpu
Yangtze
Wuhu
Tuan Mu-chieh
Ho Ying-chin
Chaing Kai-shek
What Does Bondsman Pay On Forfeiture in Alabama
In Montgomery the Alabama Court of Appeals hears whether a bondsman must pay the full face value of a bond when a defendant fails to appear. Jefferson County and the State argue full payment. many Alabama courts reduce it. Judge Asta King ordered Willie Esdale to pay 170 dollars on a 590 dollar bond. 30 related cases await the court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama Court of Appeals
Jefferson County
State of
Alabama
Birmingham
Asta King
Willie Esdale
Gladys Jackson
Theodore Jackson
Emmett Perry
Court of Appeals
King
Britons Dead In Yangtze Fight Amid Heavy Fire
Four British warships in the Yangtze theater suffer heavy casualties as artillery strikes near Nanking. The London reports 15 dead and 20 wounded, Black Swan five wounded, Amethyst 20 dead and 30 to 40 wounded, with its captain among the injured. Consort in Shanghai discharges 16 wounded and 10 dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hampson
Shanghai
London
Yangtze River
Nanking
Consort
Bates Point
Beaver Island
Hong Kong
No. 2
Dr Wilson Elected State Doctor's Head
Dr Frank Wilson of Birmingham was elected president today of the Medical Association of Alabama. He succeeds Dr J Paul Jones of Camden. Dr B W McNease was named to fill the unexpired term of the late Dr K A Mayer. Dr W E B Carter of Repton was re elected vice president for the southwestern division. E G Grohan Jr of Birmingham and J D Perdue of Mobile were re elected to the Board of Censors.
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Montgomery
Frank Wilson
Birmingham
Medical Association of Alabame
Association
J. Paul Jones
Camden
B. W. McNease
State Board of Censors
K. A. Mayer
Lower Peachties
W. EB. Carter
Repton
Southwestern
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Houston Hotel
Maria Ivey
Enterprise
H. L. Holman
Ozark
J. E. Cheatham
Opp
M. J. Newberry
Andalusia
Alto Lee
G. V. Gamble
Florala-Lockhart
Newberry
Eagle
Associated Press
United Press
AP Board of Directors
National
Boy
R. R. Claiborne
Atlanta Alley
Southern Coal Mine
Robert Coffey
Yangzze
Hongchow Bay
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