Population estimates cast doubt on city growth in 1950 census
GEOR WHITTINGTON reports on the decennial census estimates for Dothan and Houston County. City totals may top 22,000 with county figures near 50,000. Rural areas show slow enumeration, farms and farms-to-city migration rising, as district totals reach about 315,000. Counting progress lagging in rural districts and the Third District overall.
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Rish
Houston
Rinh
Rian
Lmits
Bent
Two States Blanketed By Heavy Snowfall and Flood Waters Rising
The Associated Press reports North Dakota and Minnesota facing severe floods with up to 13 inches of new snow, leaving thousands homeless as the Red Cross notes worsening conditions. Missouri River flood damage is estimated around 7 billion dollars, with widespread winter storms and cooler air spreading across the plains and Southeast.
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Associated Press
North Dakota
Minnesola
Red River
Misouri
Army Eira
Ilinois
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Alle
the Plaine
Texan
Gulf States
New England
Truman Says Reds In America No Great Threat
President Truman reassures nation that Communists at home pose no great danger, saying no disloyal person remains on the government payroll. GOP leaders demand broader State Department probes, while Senator McCarthy questions the president’s apparent moderation.
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Truman
America
Jack Bell
Washington
Wherry
Nebraska
GOP
Brewster
R-Me
Ferguson
H-Mich
Mundt
R-Sd
State Department
McCarthy
Win State Department
Hewes Appointed Recreation Director in Dothan
Coach Rip Hewes chosen as new recreation director by the Dothan Recreation Board with City Commission approval. He will earn 400 dollars monthly starting June 1, replacing Crawford Mosley who left March 1. Board members Clyde Lovern Alto V. Lee and W. M. Evans supported the decision and urged a prompt resolution.
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W. D
Rip't Hewes
Dothan
Crawford Mosley
Mosley
Recreation
Clyde Lovern
Ghaigrais
Alto V. Lee
W. M. Evans
Lovern
Hewes
West German Politicians Talk Tough As Election Nears
German West German leaders again threaten to resign and pull back from Allied control as elections loom. Adenauer faces pressure over tax cuts while Western officials view his stance as personal politics. The political climate mirrors prior Allied-influenced tensions preceding Germany's first postwar parliament.
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Richard O'Regan
Frankfurt
Anil Wien Ine Iin
Crisey
Wester
Germany
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Birmingham Officers Push Bombings Probe
Birmingham police chief says 10 officers are teamed with state and county agents in a 12 day old probe into bombings at two Black homes. No arrests yet. An unoccupied Negro dentist home and a two story North Smithfield district house were damaged by dynamite in March and April. A church pastor and members urged officials to protect residents amid the unrest.
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Birmingham
Floyd Eddins
Smithfield
Smithfetd
Negro
Navy seeks approval to start atomic powered submarine plan
Navy readiness to begin work on an atomic powered submarine advances as Congress weighs authorization. Forrest Sherman, chief of Naval Operations, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee on Vinson’s legislation for new vessel programs including a hydrogen peroxide powered sub and other advanced U boats.
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Frank Eleater
Washington
Navy
Congressions Authority
York UN
Forrest Sherman
Hoysy
Viccon
Sherman
Ater
Alabama Rent Control Set to End May 25
Montgomery officials announce rent controls will stay in place until May 25 due to federal law. Montgomery area rent office head Codie Ag explains a 1949 legislative resolution and federal authority delay enforcement, warning landlords not to raise rents on controlled properties before the date.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Montgomery Area
Codie Ag
Abi Bam
de Conteol
Lee
Delay Hints In Big Walkout By Phone Union
In New York today a Communications Workers of America official said a nationwide telephone strike set for tomorrow morning at 6 a m could be delayed. Peace efforts failed with about 10 000 equipment installers striking Bell System and others ready to jam long distance lines if needed. The union warned only a few rural independents would be exempt and hinted at possible arbitration or a presidential fact finding board to avert the walkout.
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New York
Workers of America
Possiblity
Mion
Bell
Truman
New York City
Masayamine
CIO Communications Workers of America
CWA
Amicna
Joseph A. Jhelcne
CIO
Pap Murray
Florida Deputy Killed in St Petersburg Politician Hit
Police say Florida state legislator Charles J. Schuh Jr was shot and killed after a contentious divorce case and alleged political grudges. Investigators moved the suspect, Giftard, to the county jail as the motive remains debated amid ties to a legal staff and a high profile public dispute.
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ST. Petersburg
Ponce
Ehletly
Gould
Filta
Senth
Clifford
Jedge
Gillard
St. Petersby
Joliet Sand
Fiypire
Georgia Farmers Boost Livestock Across State
Georgia farmers convert fallow fields into cattle ranges amid encouragement from Swift and Co. president John Holmes. He says diversified livestock agriculture offers a path for Georgia and the South to expand animal farming and profits.
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Atlanta
Iup
Georgia
John Holmes
Chicago
Swift and Co
Lawmakers Rally Over Alabama Democratic Split
Lawmakers charged Alabama figures in the States Rights faction with trying to keep Alabama in the Democratic Party and aid a Republican bid in 1952. Senator Sparkman led criticism at a national rally in Birmingham, claiming the faction seeks to influence the party against national aims. The event drew about 2,000 attendees and was described as a wake over the party’s dissident wing.
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Juhin Sparkman
Hland
Albert Rains
Princiny
Otake
Die Furetty
States Democrate
Alabama
National Party
Birmungiar
Sparkman
States’ Rights
Cemocrats
National Leon
Entipi
UN Frost
Rams
Suem
U S Stowaway Caught Aboard British Freighter
Mobile report: Henry Lawrence Durham of Mobile found aboard the British freighter SS Empire Ely after the vessel war at sea Saturday. The British consul notified the U S Immigration Service, marking a record case since the war for a domestic stowaway incident at this port.
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Mobile Sap
U. S. Immigration Service
Baitish
Henry Lawrence Durham
Mobile
Traffic Safety Week boosts business at Dothan brake checks
Dothan observes Traffic Safety Week with increased business at brake check stations and school activities. Harry Hartz, ex racer and current safety engineer, speaks to students on the four B's of traffic safety. The event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with city and state cooperation, aims to educate drivers, not police violations, and features bike and scooter markings for safer night driving.
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N. W. Kimbrough
Harry Harta
Kimbrough
Alabama
Dothan
Haris
Tiwanis Club
Abby Ellard
Kiwanis Club
Harry Hartz
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce
City Police Department
Highway Patrols Office
Dothan Automobile Dealers Association
Martz
Defense In Trial Of John Maragon Rests At Capital
The defense rested in the John Maragon Derby trial as closing arguments approach. Judge Bailey allowed limited examination of Agriculture Department files linked to the Allied Molasses Company. Maragon, a former Kansas City shoe shine boy, is accused of lying to Senate investigators about money matters and government ties.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
John Maragon
Irvin Goldstein
Maragon
Senator Mundt Usd 10
Harry Vangnan
Kansas City
White House
Capitol
Senate
Jennings Bailey
Goldstein
Agriculture Department
Agriculture
Allied Molasses Company
Perth Amboy
N. J
Former Registrar at Georgia Passes
Athens Ga AP Thomas Walter Reed Uncle Tow longtime registrar at the University of Georgia died late night He would have been years old next month Funeral services are planned at 2:30 pm here tomorrow
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Athens, Ga
Thomas Walter Reed
Tow
University of Georgia
1700 County 4-H Rally Set A Friday Parade and Contests
About 1700 Havaton County 4-H members from 44 clubs prepare for the annual Rally Day in Dothan Friday. A Main Street parade will form at Baham and proceed through Houston County schools to the Martin Theatre for a marching contest and queen and king selections. Winners will receive a trip to the State 4-H Camp in Auburndale. Local dignitaries will address the crowd, followed by a Parade of Champions and a luncheon at Porter Fairylood. The event concludes with an 11:20 a.m. dress review and transfer of honors to the top club members before the next page.
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Havaton
St Andrews Street
East Adama
North Foster
Main
Porter Fairylood
J. Albert Logue
Solomon Baxter
Jeach Club
Actuel Dresa
Auburo
Hauge economy battle over 75 million hospital funds vote
Washington report says lawmakers fight to defeat a move to add 75 million dollars for public hospital funds as Republicans and Democrats press to boost the House approved hospital program. The Federal Security Agency funds the program and would administer the contract authority to aid states and localities in building public hospitals. The appropriation committee suggested 1.9017 billion in cash and 70.2 million in contract authority for FSA for the fiscal year starting July 3, amid cuts and budget battles within the Wig bill framework.
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William F. Absogast
Washington
Hauge
Baat
House Appropriations Committee
Federal Security Agency
PSA
FSA
Appropriations Committee
Man
Labor Department
Rep
Taber
R-Ny
Finance Corporation
Parleys Avert Railway Strike Move Near Soon
Washington AP report says government seeks quick labor talks to avert a major railway strike. Mediation chair Francia A O Neill Jr leads talks while unions demand crew changes and wage or policy concessions. Rail carriers on four lines face disruption as tension rises ahead of deadlines.
Elgin Base Switches To Daylight Saving Time
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE announces a change as daylight saving time begins. The base will adjust clocks to save energy and synchronize with nationwide policy. Officials urge personnel to set watches and equipment accordingly.
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Elgin
Eglin Air Force Base
Iap
Yeaterda
Rosary Pond
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