Francis to face second execution bid in Louisiana
ATOM ROUGE La UP Francis convicted murderer who survived one execution is ordered to return to the electric chair on May 9 after Louisiana officials refused clemency. The 18 year old St Martin Parish youth was previously granted life by state and federal courts, but his attorney filed post judgment motions for arrest of judgment and a new trial. The acting governor said no court order stayed the governor from carrying out the duty. Francis had previously survived two electrocutions due to equipment failure and a portable chair was used.
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Atom Rouge
Athe Francis
Kenile Verret
St. Martin
Ite Board of Pardons
Francia
Jancia
New Guinea tribes vow on courage for marriage
A telling line from a New Guinea tribal context notes that a self-respecting girl would wed only a man who has proven his courage as a head hunter and fearless fighter, reflecting cultural expectations of valor and social status.
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New Guinea
Civil service debate over department heads and policy
City commissioners clash with Hardwick and Malone over whether department heads such as fire and police chiefs should be fireable under civil service rules. They cite executive authority, court outcomes, and policy vs execution as key issues while seeking a personnel director, service ratings, and wage limits to frame the merit system.
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Bar Association
Aient Association
Gome Times
Hardwick
Malone
Citizens Advisory
Fish
Anniston
Ite
9 Ayres
Ayres
Clyde Coe
Rish
Mardwick
Nordwick
Rep
Coe
Hegda
Yesucd of Education
Egsployes
Risa
Risti
Wilssien Wil
Dsual Owadl Wu Oed
Bewber
J. P. Culver
Asa
Cancer Drive Lags As Deadline Nears
Wollaston County's drive for funds in the cancer control campaign has raised $1281 toward a $1585 quota. County superintendent Solomon Baxter led two cancer films at Crosby community, drawing $29.98 from 200 viewers. Additional contributions have come in, with final figures to be reported by treasurer T. A. West, Jr. to state headquarters.
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Wollaston County
E. J. Whiddon
Solomon Baxter
Crosby
T. A. West, Jr
State
Jail Break Foiled as Girl Drops Saws
In Birmingham, a 19 year-old girl identified as Christine Devine was charged with attempting to assist a prison escape after hacksaw blades fell from her clothing as she entered the county jail. A searching attendant found four more blades, and bond was set at 2500 dollars.
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Birminghs
Train Porter Memories from a Lively Overnight Route
Porter Walker recalls sleepless overnights on an old rail line. Boisterous male drinkers troubled porters, while intoxicated women proved harder to handle. Most riders are easy, but the buzzer noise until the beds are made annoys him. He recounts first aid moments at Grand Central and Pocatello, and notes porters dream of stable pensions while staying on the job to stay connected to the rails.
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Widker
Walker
Marine Recruiter Coming To Dothan
A U S Marine Corps recruiter will be in Dothan May 2 17 to interview men aged 17 to 28 interested in enlisting in the Marine Corps Major John L O Connell of the Birmingham recruiting station announced today The Leatherneck recruiter will open an office at the Dothan post office and will be there from 8 a m until 4 p m daily during the two weeks
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U. S. Marine Corps
Dothan
Marine Corps
John L. O'Connell
Birmingham
Leatherneck
Morse Proposal To Split Labor Bill Sparks Senate Debate
In the first Senate test on limiting unions Morse urged returning the pending omnibus labor measure to the labor committee for four separate bills. He argued this would secure labor legislation this session while Taft opposed the plan. Democrats largely backed Morse with Barkley signaling support after White House talks. House plans rent control extension to Dec 31 and possible amendments to raise ceilings and end controls on building materials.
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Fory
Senate
Morse
Labor Committee
Congress
Truman
Taft
Ohio
GOP
Hoyes
Barkley
White House
House
Taft urges July 1 start for income tax cut
Senator Taft pushed for lowering income taxes to take effect July 1 as the logical time. He told reporters there are several disadvantages to making the cut retroactive to January 1 under the House approved bill reducing rates from 10 to 10 percent.
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Taft
House
Press freedom bid backs news agencies in anti trust rewrite
George C. Blohm of Chicago led nearly 800 newspapers in urging Congress to protect freedom of the press by allowing news gathering agencies to choose their own members without violating antitrust laws. The effort, tied to the News Publishers Association, supports a Mason bill clarifying agency status post the 1945 Supreme Court decision and seeks to exempt news gathering bodies from the antitrust act.
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George C. Blohm
Chicago
Congress Today
Blohm
News Publishers Association
Mason
Supreme Court
Justice Department
Associated Press
Marshall
Russia
Germany
Austria
Senate Foreign Relations
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
Tornado Deaths and Destruction Reported in Arkansas
A tornado ripped through Bright Water Arkansas destroying business areas and killing several, with 100 residents. Four deaths occurred in nearby farming areas east of Garfield Ack. National Guard units aided in searches and preventing looting. In Corydon Iowa storms damaged Clio and nearby buildings while a teacher saved 16 pupils by sheltering them in a storm cellar.
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Anne Trump
Often Miers
Arkansas
Bright Water
Arch Blanvest
Orville Springer
Garfield
Rogers, Ark
National Guard
Iowa
Pahl Thompson
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Corydon
Clio
Negro Dental Clinic To Be Opened In Dothan
County health officials announced the Negro dental clinic will open at the public health building once remaining equipment arrives. A dental chair has arrived and funds from the Workers Benevolence Association sponsor the clinic. The clinic will operate on the first floor of the health building, alongside a white-children clinic funded by the Kiwanis Club of Dothan.
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County Public Health Department
Workers Benevolence Association
Dothan
Negro Dental Clinic
The
Kiwanis Club of
Arsa
Health Department
Aleman Ends Mexico Visit With White House Greeting
Aleman praised US Mexican friendship and the good neighbor policy after meeting with President Truman. He spent the night at the White House and planned a Pan-American Union stop, a wreaths ceremony at Arlington, and a joint address to Congress, a rare honor for a foreign leader.
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Mexico City
Aleman
United States
Mexico
Truman
Mme Assue
Agai
United Staes
White House
Pan-American Union
Arlington National Cemetery
Bear ship Byrd used to aid Greely Arctic expedition
The Bear, Byrd's Antarctic expedition vessel, was first employed by the U.S. Navy to assist the Greely Arctic expedition, delivering relief supplies and support as documented in ibid.
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Byrd
Antarctic
U.S. Navy
Greely Arctic
Post Office Growth From 1775 To 1945 Compared
In 1775 the U S post office had 75 postmasters and a yearly gross business of £ 38 000 compared with 450 000 employees and a gross income of $1 314 158 000 in 1945.
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U. S
Livestock Receipts in Southern Plants Mixed Markets
Livestock receipts across eight major plants in Alabama Georgia and Florida along with Montgomery show cattle calves and hogs totaling 275 75 and 1100 respectively. Hog prices ranged from 12 to 19.50 per cwt with varied weights and grades. Cattle and calves in Montgomery market rise firm with strong demand across classes and several price bands.
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Thomasville, Ga
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Thomasville
Tifton
Dethan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market
Montgomery
Fed- State
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
New Ski Lift Opens on Mt Spokane
A nearly $70,000 ski lift began operation on 5800 foot Mt Spokane, west’s second only to Sun Valley. It carries 350 passengers per hour and will run six days weekly.
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MT. Spokane, Wash
Sun Valley
Ida
Mt. Spokane
First wedding in Frankfort Congregational Church history
After 88 years of town life in Frankfort Maine the local church built 98 years ago hosted its first wedding in the congregation’s long history. The event marks a milestone for the Frankfort Congregational Church reflecting local community traditions and milestones.
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Frankfort
Frankfort Congregational Church
VA Fund Shortage Delays Veterans Education Checks in Southeast
ATLANTA AP Thousands of education benefits checks will be delayed in Alabama Tennessee Florida and South Carolina while Georgia mails all educational payments The VA says the delay stems from a nationwide funds shortage that affects 2 789 million veterans under unemployment and educational allowances An $1 8 billion pending appropriation bill to end the fiscal year provides funds to finish VA payments and cover about 260 million monthly in combined unemployment and education payments for about 2 780 000 veterans
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Atlanta
The
Veterans Administration
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Florida
South Carolina
Washington
Congress
Thomas L. Stephens of Marianna Dies
Thomas Langley Stephens 64 lifelong Marianna resident died in a local hospital. Last rites held at Nedl Funeral Chapel with burial in Greenwood Baptist cemetery. officiant Rev. A. C. Abney. Survived by two sisters Mrs. Edward Clay Lewis Sr. and Mrs. J L Dickinson. Stephens was a state prison camp attendant. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.
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Marianna
Nedl
Thomas Langley Stephens
Greenwood Baptist
A. C. Abney
First Baptist Church
Edward Clay Lewis
J. L. Dickinson
Texas
Stephens
Frank Lee
Adam Lewis
Hays Lewis
Joe Schreiber
J. A. Y Vandrum
Charles Couillette
J. W. Hightower
F. C. Daffin
I. W. Watson
D. A. MacKinnon
W. M. Willis
M. N. Dickson
H. A. Bowles
A. M. Peacock
P. O. Brockton
WG. McDowell
W. H. Nobies
Kiwanis Hears Dr Henry Russell Latin Tour Report
Dr Henry Edward Russell pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Montgomery spoke at the Dothan Kiwanis Club on his South America tour and upcoming First Presbyterian Church service. Introduced by Rev J Norton Dendy, with C L Collings and Raymond Kers as program committee chairs.
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South America
Henry Edward Russell
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Montgomery
Dothan
Raymond C. L. Colling
Raymond Kers
Elzy Alfred J Whitehead Dies In Chipley Fla
Funeral services were held for Elzy Alfred J Whitehead forty seven of Chipley Florida who died April 26 at his brother E A Whitehead's home in May. The Rev Beary Hicks officiated at 614 Friendship Church with interment in the church cemetery Blackburn Funeral Home of Chipley directing. Survived by widow Bremer Whitehead two daughters Audrey Lee Adams and Aurelia Whitehead. sisters Bessie Mae Riley Pastoria Pynes Pamie Greg. brothers Clayton Dewey Leg Whitehead FE Whitehead Bonifay Dalton Huey B Whitehead Miami Florida. Active pallbearers Ester Pynes Homer Hobbs Lewis Riley Johnie Womack Jack Womack Kermit Smith.
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Chipley
Elzy Alfred J. Whi
Fla
E. A. Whitehead
Friendship Church
Beary Hicks
Church
Blackburn
Whitehead
Houston County
Bremer Whitehead
Audrey Lee Adams
Aurelia Whitehead
Yadkin
N. C
Bessie -Mae Riley
Pansey
Pastoria Pynes
Pamie Greg
Clayton
Dewey
Leg Whitehead
Ashford
Bonifay
Dalton
Huey B. ‘Whitehead
Mrs Amelia Parker Dies in Samson After Short Illness
Funeral services for Amelia H Parker aged 55 were held at Samson Methodist Church with Rev Earl Dubois, Dr E E Johnson and Rev Mr Lindsey officiating. Interment followed at Travelers Rest cemetery. A long-time Samson resident she engaged in civic work and was an honorary member of the Alabama Genevea County F H A. Surviving are her husband R E Parker a daughter Gladys Nelson a grandchild Jean Nelson and other relatives.
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Samson
Amelia H. Parker
Samson Methodst
Earl Dubois
E. E. Johnson
Lindsey
Traveler's Rest Cemetery
Ala
Geneva County F.H. A. ‘Organiza
Ion
R.E. _Parker
Gladys
Nelson
Jean Nelson
Union talks in Washington inch toward 48 hour deal
Number one agreement talks underway in Washington may end with a deal in less than 48 hours. Maintenance workers in the Philadelphia agreement belong to the Federation of Telephone Workers of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania union, which called its strike Friday, asked Be ll for a raise of 15 cents hourly, or 6 dollars weekly, the same wage demand the NFTW is making.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Federation of Telephone Workers of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
NFTW
Burson Joins Kiwanis as New Member at May Meeting
May meeting welcomed Dr. E. G. Burson Jr as a new member. Guests were Kiwanian C. E. Blemker of Wuntingburg Ind and Mr. Doolittle of Wheaton Ill. Fifty three members attended.
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E. G. Burson, Jr
C. E. Blemker
Wuntingburg
Ind
Mr. Doolittle
Wheaton
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