C-54 Found In Toyo Area Amid Panic Search
Searchers found a missing four engine C-54 wreckage in the Tanzawa Mountains southwest of Tokyo. The plane carried 5 Americans and 8 crewmen all feared dead. Frank E Plekeile head of Japan Foreign Trade Division among those aboard. The craft was en route from the Philippines to Tachikawa airfield near Tokyo when it vanished Friday night. Rescue efforts continued at dawn as weather delayed recovery.
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Tom Lambert
Tokyo
U. S. Air Force Transport
Tansaws Mountain
Neven Milles
Frank E. Plekeile
Japanese Occupations Foreign Trade Division
Philippines
Tachikewa
Tanzawa
Abrfield
Telephone Tieup Across Nation Threatens Telephones
New York says an isolated Midwest dispute could trigger a coast to coast telephone installation strike starting Monday. Ernest Weaver of Division 6 CIO CWAV representing 10,000 workers warned Western Electric and AT&T would face a national walkout if the South Bend dispute escalates. He predicted a nationwide telephony strike Wednesday unless a wage deal ends the 66 day truce.
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New York
APS
Midwest
Ernest Jaaver
Division 6
CIO Communication Workers of America
Ad Staten Drattet
Columba
Sttike
Western Elecine Co
American — Telephone Wid ‘Telegraph Co
Adust
South Bend
Truman
AT & T
Bell
Weaver
CWAS
AL Booth Bend
Taika
Anth Western Licenie Representa Uvea
G Altitude
Monda
T. K. Shea
Western Electric
Publc
Gedneraav Torrow
Indiana
Nilet
Mich
Shermen S. Dios
CWA
Mishawaka
Ind
Hallation
Angola
Tod
Indiana Light
Beattle
Portland
Ore
Farge J ND
Ansag
0000 Turkeys Bagged In Alabama Hunters Season
The report notes about 4 000 turkeys bagged by Alabama hunters over the 200 hunting seasons. Thomas comments that the fall season was better than in years past, while the spring kill was hindered by poor conditions and limited mail correspondence.
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Alaba
Montuomeny
Alatama
Four Gubernatorial Candidates Speak In Dothan
Four candidates descended on Dothan for a campaign stop as Governor George Whitton, Gordon Persons, Bull Connor, and Reuben Newton attracted crowds. Persons boasted of tax and pension plans while touting his presidency record, with aerial stunts and street landings drawing substantial attention from residents and supporters.
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George Whittington
Dothan
Tree Samsburg Geetsiday
Reuben Newton
Gordon Persons
Eugene
Bull "Connor
Nai Street
Joe Maury
Alabama
Versatile Woman of Mobile Named Alabama Mother of the Year
A Mobile housewife described as versatile presides over a busy home and supports her husband, a Methodist church minister. She was chosen as Alabama Mother of the Year for 1990 by a committee led by Mrs. JU Reaves of Mobile. A celebration and honor event are planned for May.
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Mobile
Phenix City
Alabama
Pavor of & Methodis
Prema
Herros
the Jones
Phenix City Housewife Named State Mother at Convention
Phenix City housewife was designated State Mother at the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Birmingham. The honor, sponsored by the American Mothers Committee, highlighted Mrs Jones, noted for years of musical service as pianist and organist. In Mobile she led an eight piece family orchestra.
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Alavane Federation of Womens Clubs
Birmingham
Ala
New York
Mrs Jones
New Husbands
Mobile
Absent Solons Worry Leaders Over Economy Bill Controversy
Absent solons worry leaders of an economy bloc as opponents seek cuts to a huge appropriations bill. GOP onslaught continues with many members absent, limiting support for amendments. House actions include trimming defense and domestic programs, while frontline members campaign for reelection.
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Solons
William Farsogast
Mashington
Rerman
House
Salry Vo
New York
Faecal Ran
Taber
Fostachule Defense
Ree
Death in Alabama Officer Wilson Is Reported
Funeral services for Earl Ray Mond Wilson a probation and parole officer for Southeast Alabama were held after his death ruled self infused by coroners. Wilson a longtime law enforcer served as warden of Sulby Prison and Birmingham Southside Jail and held posts in Houston and Jefferson counties. Brief services preceded the body’s transfer to Prattville as relatives and colleagues mourned a man who had heart trouble and despondence over his career prospects.
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Earl RayMond Wilson
Cers
Wilton
Denton Street
Parker
Calryer Pratt
Othicore
Wilson
Dothan
Houston County Courhouse
Sulby Prion
Franken Briop
Birmingham
Birmingham 5
Southside
Jefferson County
Ikason Ralph
Alabama
Department of Public Safety
Ward
Wilton Hunerat
Prattville
Mongon
Aspirants Push Speech Making As Voting Nears
Aspirants for Governor intensify campaigns as Alabama votes near. Du Bose attacked Gov. Folsom over pensions and alleged schemes while Sparks and Bell promoted plans at rallies. Labor and tourism discussions touched Gulf Coast trade and port expansion.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Bininghams
Jfngh du Bose
Folsom
Hamta Campagn
James
Tormer
Phie Ho Haron
du Bose
Oxford
Chauncey Sparks
Mopete
Dauphin Teland
Jonules
Gulf
Mobile
Baldwin Counties
Robert J. K
Bell
Muscle Shoals
Rwanda
Sparks
Senate
Lawrence wieSe
Birmingham
Willa
Newton Mayor Dies After Ten Years in Office
Newton Wohler Poyner, longtime Newton resident and World War I veteran, died suddenly at his home yesterday afternoon after serving as mayor for ten years. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Grark Mortuary, Newton. He is survived by four sisters Patty Rosa Pove ner Mire Roy Hopkins of Tuscaloosa, Mr. WF McGee of Memphis, and Mrv WG Schutte of Detroit. Prior to his mayoral election he worked with a national rubber company.
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Newton
Wibur Poyner
Gzark Mortuary
Savor Newton
Patty Rosa Povener
Mire
Roy Hopkins
Tuacaloosa
WF McGee
Memphis
WG Schuttee
Detroit
Misors
Bir
Payher
National Rubber Company
Postal Service Reform Hopes Cited By Hoover Panel Leader
Washington report notes Postmaster General warns against drastic service cuts without congressional action. Johnson of the Hoover Committee urges following the Hoover Commission’s postal reorganization and economy recommendations before any major changes.
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Washington
Jesse M Donald
Post Office Department
Robert L Johnson
Citmeot
Hoover
Johnson
Judge Orders Change In Vote Officials List
Judge D C Halstead in Houston County orders the appointing board to withdraw eight substituted voting officials names for Beat Six and replace them with eight names from the County Democratic Executive Committee. The order targets Boxes One and Two, sets a 10 am Thursday deadline, and indicates the board will follow the judge’s mandate without appeal.
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George Whittington Cureurt
D. C. Halstead
Houston County
Cottonwood
Democratic Executive Committee
Richmond Flowers
A. A Carmichael
J Albert Logue
Roy O Hill
AL Gaines
J .Cameron
Daniell Heras
Howard Mia
Hele L.A. Granger
Joseph Christmas
Ir. James
Sellers
J. W. Calhoun
Mra
Earl Grace
James Howard Lewis
A. d. Granger
A L Hughes
Joy Box
R H Sellers
Aric Mixon
Helen Lewig
Jobe T Marshall
Alto V. Lee
Logue
Pood
Lst
Gaines
Lstue
Lee
Bees and blossoms signal arrival of spring across regions
A gentle seasonal shift begins, with warm air spreading from the Rockies to the Atlantic as temperatures rise nationwide. The Associated Press notes springlike conditions across states including Nebraska and Indiana with mild winds and forecasted warmth increasing into the evening.
Southern Railway Plans Shutdown In Strike Threat
Southern Railway plans to shut down its 8000 mile system by Wednesday to meet a strike threat by locomotive firemen. Norris, the president, said an embargo will be ordered if the walkout proceeds, potentially blocking freight and passenger traffic until destinations are reached. The dispute centers on adding a second fireman for diesel locomotives.
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Norman Walker Washington
Southern Railway System
Hexe
Southern
Misessop
Obi
Fotomac
West Virginia
Norris
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Steike
Cios Communications
Bell
Southern Railway Systems
Southern Syme
Deadine Charman
Francis A. Neill
National Mediation Board
Wiue
Miami Beach
Union
New York
Miami
Ifreman
Eddie Bickenbrack
Sys
Eastern Airlines
Defense Chief Issues Report On Security
Defense Secretary Johnson released a semi annual security report stating the U S leads in developing weapons and maintains an ever improving atomic arsenal. He warned the difference between victory and defeat may hinge on new devices and a trimmed fighting force. The document notes Russia’s accelerated weapon development and emphasizes manpower conservation and reductions in the defense budget.
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Mashington
Johnson
America
Russia
Defense Department
tJohnson
Taid
Armed Services
Markings On Ralf Checked In Probe Of Missing Plane
The U S Navy reported a plane markings match linked to a missing aircraft in a Baltic Sea search. Authorities traced fragments found in the Belts to a privateer squadron, with the wreckage and crew reportedly aboard, amid international efforts to locate the missing craft and confirm its fate.
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Ralf
Traffic Safety Week Set to Start in Dothan
City events commence tomorrow under ABBY ELLAED with the Chamber of Commerce and civic groups promoting accident prevention and safe driving. Mayor John Adkins designates April 2029 as Traffic Safety Week with speakers from civic clubs and Alabama Safety Council leadership to address motorists and public safety efforts.
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Abby Ellaed
Dothan
Chamber of Commerce
Attehie
Dothen
John Adkins
Civic Clube
M. Kimbrough
Alaba Department of Public
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ONNOR
Rlwton Monfy
U.S
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Neb
Omaha
Kanaag
Denver
Indianapoliost
Hockies
Peringgivania
Southern Railway
Rickenbacker
Defense Chief
London
U. S
Swealsh Yo Po Lee
Wisebeden
Port Lysutey
Morocco
Wiesbaden
Germ Air Force Base
Temorew
Kimbrough
Alabama Safety Council
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