Houston's Gas Tax Collector Fees May Be Cut
Houston County's gas tax collector Lonnie A Granger faces a sharp fee reduction as county commissioners may act at the next session and state law may cap the five percent collection fee. The act, authorized in 1936, assigns one cent per gallon from motor fuels to municipalities. the collector audits stations, keeps books, deposits funds, and issues checks. Granger's average fee over six months was $407.97 monthly for three to four workdays plus a part time clerk’s hours. Senator Hardwick proposes a state limit of $200 monthly, shifting control from commissioners. The paper notes the position is termed political patronage by Probate Judge Albert Logue.
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George Whittington
Houston County
Albert Logue
Lonnie A Granger
Bottonwood
Granger
Logue
Eagle
Revuue
W. Guy Hardwick
Hardwick
Houston
Dothan
Paget
Austin Pushes Atlantic Pact as U N Shield in Debate
Washington (UP) Warren J. Austin urged rapid Senate ratification of the 12 nation Atlantic pact as a UN security shield against Soviet obstruction. He and Acheson argued the UN charter allows non members to self defense, while Taft Wherry questioned the pact’s implications and party leaders warned on arms commitments. The foreign relations committee opened hearings with Acheson as the first witness.
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John L. Steele
Washington
Warren J. Austin
United Navas
Robert Aalt
R-O
Senate
Eader Kenneth S. Wherry
Acheson
Russia
Andre Romyko
U.N
Italy
Portual
U. N
Austin
Senate Foreign Relations
Taft
Uone
Keneth S. Wherry
Ellis To Join For Governor Run In Alabama Race
Ken Handy Ellis of Columbiana, 67, former lieutenant governor, announced his bid for Alabama governor. He plans a formal campaign kickoff after a State Education Association meeting, saying he will run unless something changes and will not begin campaigning until the proper time.
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Montgomery
Thece
Alabama
Ken Handy Ellis
Columbiana
James Folsom
State Card of Education
Ellis
Philadelphia
Gunner
WHS
Joy Ride Nipped By Policeman Two Youths In Jail
Two Negro youths attempted to steal a truck to fund a joy ride and sale, but a police patrol halted the plan. Alonzo Jackson, 18, of Dothan, is jailed on attempted grand larceny, while a 14-year-old is in juvenile custody. They admitted conspiring to steal from a fish market and plan to sell the truck at Ashford. the 14-year-old employer provided the extra key. Patrolman Leo Stokes interrupted the attempt as the boy cranked the truck. Jackson fled but was later arrested.
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Eddie D. Kelley
Alonzo Jackson
Dothan
Kelley
Ashford
Leo Stokes
Jackson
Napier Trade School Sets Inspection Day
Tomorrow is inspection day at the Napier Field Trade School. School Director R. L. Turner invites members of the Legislature from the 3rd congressional district, State Department officials, and County Board of Education. J. L. Holman, the school architect, will attend with drawings of the new buildings.
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Napier Field Trade School
State Department
County Board of Education
R. L. Turner
J. L. Holman
Turner
Showgirl Letter Supports Fields Heir Claim in Estate
In Los Angeles a deposition filed in probate court argues that Bessie's daughter, a Ziegfeld Follies performer, may be the son of late comedian W C Fields. The pleadings claim William Rex Morris Fields is Fields' rightful heir, alleging a long dispute over a 771000 estate.
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Ead
Angeles
Bidi
W.C. ‘Elds
Fields
Tsat
William Rexord Pieigs Morris
Bessie Adelaide Withell
Follies
Tie Chatteron Poole
Morris
Harriett W. Fields
Sun Rays Smile On 4-H Paraders In Dothan Rally
1500 4-H kids from Houston County marched through Dothan under sunny skies then rain. Rally Day at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium featured Snell presiding and Mildred Barnes conducting the pledge as Lavone Reeves and Doris McClintock were crowned 1949 Rally Day royalty.
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Kinsey
Herery
Annurl Eston County
Dothan
Wiregrass Memorial Stadium
Eagle
Old Sol
Houston County
Mr. Sol
Billy Snell
Snell
Mildred Barnes
W. F. Calhoun
Albert Logue
Solomon Baxter
Lavone Reeves
Vicksburg
Doris McClintock
Ardilla
Margaret Oliver
Auburn
Bobby Hall
Ashford
Rehobeth
Jackie Turn
Baldwin Grand Jury To Probe Labor Row
Bay Minette AP A specially empaneled Baldwin County grand jury was charged to indict anyone you see fit in a labor dispute marked by violence at Ray E Loper Lumber Co. The mill, picketed by United Construction Workers, unit of United Mine Workers, faces a restraining injunction against union violence or interference. Judge Mashburn urged thorough investigation and witness testimony, asserting this is government of law not of men.
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Lawa
Jury Verdict Reversed After Error In Slender Suit
In Montgomery the jury awarded the defendant 1400 dollars in a slander case but the verdict was miswritten and meant for the plaintiff. Bailiff Orson Johnson detected the error, and Judge Waller B. Jones polled each juror for clarification.
Folsom's Clerk Hire Spending Is Upheld
The State Supreme Court in a 3 2 decision ruled there is no limit to money the Governor can spend from the temporary clerk fund. Justice Foster wrote the majority opinion upholding a lower court ruling. Dissenters Lawson and Simpson argued for a $3 500 yearly cap. The 1947 Legislature set a 3 500 limit in the general appropriation and tried to place the same cap on an unlimited old continuing appropriation. The governor, James E. Folsom, vetoed the latter measure but has spent more than 310 500 a year from the fund. The court said the appropriation bill alone did not show a cap intended by the Legislature.
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Montgomery
State Supreme Court
A. B. Foster
Joel B. Brown
Davis
Thomas S. Lawson
Robert T. Simpson
James E. Folsom
Supreme Court
Foster
House
Senate
Lawson
Judge declines to order naming of accused policemen
In Montgomery AP report Judge Eugene Carter refused a mandamus petition by Gertrude Perkins to compel Mayor Goodwyn to reveal the names of two white policemen accused of raping a Black woman. The judge also denied a writ to compel Sheriff Mosley to serve warrants against the men. The mayor cited lack of knowledge and said charges were false. Perkins’ lawyers intend to appeal. The case prompted courtroom tension as attorneys clashed and police were present.
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Montgomery
Aitecuit
Sohn,l
Goodwyn
Eugene Carter
Gertrude Perkins
George A. Mosley
John Doe
Richard Roe
Carter
Mosley
John Blue Hill
Virgil McGee
Hills
Hilk
McGee
FBI Agent Demonstrates Sharp Shooting to Alabama Officers
An FBI agent from Mobile led a demonstration for district members of the Alabama Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association in Talladega. The agent displayed precise marksmanship using a mirrored setup, while officers watched closely.
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Talladega
FBI
Alabama Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association
Reber
Lee
Mobile
Hermit of Brooklyn Seeks Lawyer Before Draft talks
In New York Brooklyn bearded hermit Paul Makushak, 33, seeks a lawyer before discussing draft status with federal agents. FBI questioned him at Kings County Hospital, but Makushak refused to talk until legal counsel is present. He remains under mental observation after ten years in a sealed tomblike cell.
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New York
Brooklyn
U.S
J. Vincent Keogh
FBI
Kings County Hospital
Paul Makushak
Keogh
Makushak
Miles F. McDonald
Volitier
Train Derailment Injures 25 in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne Indiana the Broadway Limited derailed near the Pennsylvania Railroad line injuring at least 25 people. Sleeping cars and the diner were knocked off the tracks as the train left the rails. Emergency crews responded to the scene amid confusion and rising injuries.
Mrs Quezon among 11 killed in Philippines ambush
Mrs Aurora Quezon widow of Manuel Quezon, her daughter and son-in-law were among 11 killed in a mountain ambush in Northern Luzon. Ten others wounded as President Quirino ordered a crackdown on bandits. The party, guarded by police, was en route to Baler when fire erupted, with jewelry looted and several officials injured.
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Spencer Davis
Manuel Quezon
Bernardo
Quezon
Bongabong
Boy 15 Drowns While Swimming in Georgia Creek
In Blakely a 15 year old, Roland Weeks, drowned while swimming with two companions, James Dupree and James Cotney, in Cedar Springs creek about five miles north of Dakin yesterday. His body was recovered near midnight and taken to a Donalsonville funeral home. His mother is Mrs. Dell Weeks. Sheriff Sid Howell reported the incident.
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Blakely
Roland Weeks
Cedar Springs Creek
Dakin
Sid Howell
Weeks
James Dupree
James’ Cotney
Dell Weeks
Donalsonville
British MPs seize canal locks in Berlin stand off
British military police moved in at the Spirantau Platzenzsee and Charlottenburg canal locks in West Berlin to oust Russian control. Soviets initially resisted then ordered traffic reopened as Maj. Gen. Kvashnin promised a higher level conference to settle status of the locks.
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John B. McDermott
Berlin
West Berlin
P. A. Kvashnin
Kvashnin
Germany
Spirndau
Platzensee
Charlottenburg
Ioca
Democrats In Fight On Truman Threat
In Washington Northern and Southern Democrats spar on the House floor over President Truman’s warning that backing Taft-Hartley repeal questions party loyalty. The clash occurred as debate continued on the union labor act, with Truman saying votes on repeal would test loyalty and patronage implications. Rep Herbert Law assailed Truman’s alleged patronage push on votes for the administration bill.
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Washington
House
Truman
White House
Rep. Wood
D-Ga
Congress
Herbert Law
Hebert
Americans Speed Shanghai Exodus
Shanghai evacuation accelerates as Communist forces tighten grip. The President Wilson carries 560 evacuees from the Whangpoo, including 150 Americans, while others choose to stay. Navy and British ships monitor for potential last departures amid looming refugee flows.
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Shanghai
Conmunist
Wilson
Navy
Yangtze
Whangnao
New Patronage Rules To Leave Pro Truman Southerners Cold
Washington AP reports that post election, Southern backers of Truman lose leverage for federal patronage. Congress will still claim appointment power for judges, marshals, attorneys, postmasters, and census takers, marginalizing pre election pro Truman groups in Dixie allied with Thurmond Wright ticket.
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Fack Bell Washington
Truman
Dixie
J. Howard McGrath
Congress
Thurmond-Wright States’ Rights
Faure i
Molotov Plan Screened By New Olive Branch On Berlin Blockade
Paris confidential dispatch says realists view Moscow’s olive branch as camouflage for the true Soviet response to the Atlantic Pact. An Eastern delegate close to the pro Communist peace movement claims Moscow is taking drastic steps to secure control behind the iron curtain, timed with Berlin tensions. The Molotov Plan is described as the real answer, aiming at military and economic domination across two continents from the Baltic to southern China.
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Berlin
Leon Dennen
Paris
Russia
Iron Curtain
Moscow
E. S
Intellesta
al Iaita
Bertin
Sviet
Germany
Poland
China
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