Sparkman Holds Narrow Senate Lead With Unofficial Totals
Rep. John J. Sparkman leads in the race for the late John H. Bankhead’s Senate seat with 64,963 votes to 46,525 for James A. Simpson, 35,409 for Frank Boykin, and 1,181 for Ted Allen as 2,322 boxes reported. Missing boxes in Marengo County caused delays. an official canvass in Montgomery will determine the runoff need and timing, with Boykin weighing a possible 1948 bid.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
John J. Sparkman
John H. Bankhead
Huntsville
Simpson
Tunoff
Arinst Sparkman
Thurader
Montgomery
Gesaney T. McCorvey
Mobile
Boykin
Alabama
Bibb Graves
Frank Dixon
Jim Folsom
Napier Field transfer talks hinge on $20,000 offer
Negotiations on returning Napier Field to Dothan and Houston County hinge on a proposed $20,000 payment. Officials say the offer, discussed with the War Department and reported by Congressman George Andrews, may be finalized today or tomorrow after talks with the Atlanta regional U S Engineers office.
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Dothan
Houston County
Napier Field
Atlanta
U. S. Engineers
George Andrews
Alabama
Saxon P. Poyner
Houston County Board of Revenue
War Department
Army Enginers
Army Air Forces
Maobile
Ajanta
Sparks Plans State Market System At Ashford Dedication
Governor Chauncey Sparks outlined a statewide markets program during a speech at Ashford dedicating the new farmers market to him. He cited road and market network progress, county cooperation with the State Highway Department, and expanded agricultural support including dairy, poultry, and forestry initiatives, with targets for future construction and improvements.
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Ashford
Houston County
Nerless
Staley Markets Board
Tnd
Sparks
Hiv Hans
Aran
Fendini
Maine
Nis
Snarke
State Highway Department
Mt GT
Billy Rose's Column Starts In Eagle Today
Billy Rose's contribution to journalism begins in The Eagle with "Pitching Horee shoes" on page 15. He plans five pieces weekly offering a new perspective on people and world events through an unorthodox voice.
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Eagle Today
Billy
Wach
The
Eagle
Billy Bare
White Children Decline in Dothan City Census
City of Dothan reports a drop in white school age children from 2,700 in 1942 to 2,557 this year, while Negro registrations rise slightly. Total 2 to 20 year olds fall. preschool counts show 964 white and 406 Negro children. Bruce Flurry urges noninterviewed residents to contact the school office for inclusion in the final census.
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Dothan
Tata
Ammersiors
Tothun
Bruce Flurry
Tim
Youngster Finds Stolen Bicycle Near Theater
A bicycle stolen yesterday before a Dothan theater was recovered today by the owner Waller Haymons. Policeman Barney Patterson said Haymons found the bike parked near its theft spot while he was at the theater. Haymons is the son of Mr and Mrs Haymons of North Street.
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Dothan
Waller Haymons
Haymons
Barney Patterson
EL North Street
Underwater Blast May Have Sunk Ship Hulls at Bikini
The Navy studies theories from Operation Crossroads on why the carrier Saratoga and battleship Arkansas sank after the July 25 underwater atomic test. Rear Adm. Parsons cited possible cavities under ship ends and deep water displacement, with sand found at a target area and a formula suggesting vast energy from the blast.
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Bikini
Sarstoye
Arkansas
W. S. Parsons
Saratoga
Toa
Paris Conference To Broaden Range Of Treaty Topics
President Truman urged cutting federal spending to the lowest possible level to curb inflation and a continued budget deficit. He directed all departments to review expenditures while noting the urgent need to reduce inflationary pressures, announcing a White House budget news conference for tomorrow.
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Wasiington
Truman
White House
Min
Tom Troy
Pate
Open Discussion Proposed at Paris Peace Conference Motions
At Paris the Soviet backed Molotov supported a Greek motion to allow any peace treaty questions to be added to the conference agenda. Ambassador Mantin Aghnides argued for broader topics, but a two thirds rule may block major decisions by the Big Four. A plenary session will include delegates from the United States and others.
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Paris
London
U.S
Dunes Pe
United States
Yugi Via
New Yealand
OPA Studies Hike In Bread Prices
Government officials weigh a penny rise for bread and about a cent per pound on flour. The price control board plans public hearings by August and must secure Agriculture Department approval to lift ceilings on bread and flour. The subsidy and wartime price terms complicate any increase, with reviews by Cater Porter and others guiding a tentative decision.
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Ari
OPA
Agriculture Department
Innes
Bry 1. Thompson
Pat Porter
Aiden
Porter
Tapeduty Lode Wits Deristan Oma Affisiatx
Potter and
Ve Anelesiere
Parianent
Leitsion Tua
Ath Ngaty
Draft Holiday Brings Respite To Local Draft Boards
A temporary draft holiday in July and August slows local boards. Registrants face no induction until September, though preinduction exams may occur. Volunteering could send men to induction centers. few are called for physicals this period. Discharged veterans advised of current rules. no one is subject without consent after service abroad or in six months post September 16, 1980.
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United States
Alaska
Wiregrass Primary Tallies Reported Amid County Results
Officials in Wiregrass counties released primary tallies with Hep John Sparking leading Houston County at 311 votes and Dem candidate for State Superintendent Dr Av Meadows winning 445 votes locally. County totals across Jeneva Sparkman, Henry Sparkman, and Cotles Sparkman districts show mixed support for Sparkman and Maxwell with multiple candidates earning small counts.
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Vassesd
Huston
John Sparking
Bute
Uines A. Simpson
Frank Huykaeiva
Thorran
HM. Mukwell
Tuscaloosa
Ted Allen
Meadows
Rou
Educasion
Houston County
City Police Get 1946 Model Auto
City police add a 1946 model automobile to the patrol fleet. Police Chief J. E. Craughan announced the new car will join the three Radin patrol vehicles and be put into service at noon. The older model is to be replaced as the new car is prepared for operation at the department lot.
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J. E. Craughan
Furlough Pay Bill Sent To Truman
A wartime furlough pay bill moves toward President Truman with details on eligibility for cash or harmonized payment. The measure faces political obstacles and debates on authority, with references to naval and army veterans and potential coordination in the executive and legislative branches.
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Washington
Beisseh
Hasan
Honda
Aeibhanst East
Atvenity
Vague VA Payment Delays Mentioned in Public Notices
Fragmented OCR text outlines VA payment delays and denials affecting veterans benefits. It references vet affairs, prospective eligibility, appeals, and potential diversions of funds, with scattered mentions of authorities, locations, and timelines. The readable content is garbled but centers on VA benefit payments and administrative actions.
Rewards For Moh In Georgia Lynching Raised To $30,000
In a Georgia incident tied to a nationwide push for Kurdish justice, rewards totaling $30,000 were offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a lynching. Authorities and organizations highlight continued investigations and pledge continued support for the victim’s family as efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice intensify.
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Georgia
Half Of Next State Senate To Be Composed Of Lawyers
A 1947 state senate survey shows about half the seats likely to be lawyers. Named among lawyers are Dawid W. Patton, Mabie J. Hussell, Albert Beanwell, Henry Mow, and several others from Alabama towns. The piece lists politicians by profession including farmers merchants educators and veterinarians. details hint at a future Senate with diverse professional representation.
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Lynee Brannen Montgomery
FAR
Leu Democrathe
Isltnix
Sankte
Senate
Dawid W. Patton
Athens
Mabie J Hussell
Terawr
CB Marvey
Oneonta
Albert Beanwell
Birmingham
Issren
Alin
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Teta
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Alexander City
Henry Mi Mow
Tuaraloonay
J. As Htughra
Hartford
Graham Weigat
Talladega
W. A. Gulledge
Verbene
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Leroy
T. F. Burnside
Callinagitte
AL. Patterson
Mhenyy City
Co . Owens
Guatecruille
Casaline
Tom Baka Howle
Oxford
Veterinary
Probers Track Faulty Shells Used By Army
Washington report notes Senate War Investigating Committee moves to a major inquiry into defective chemical mortar shells used by the Army. Maj. Gen. Alden IT Waitt cites 10 to 12 dead from premature shells, with later figures up to 20 killed and 35 injured cited by others. The probe targets responsibility across manufacturers, with defense firms like Metal Products Inc. named in connections to shell contracts.
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Senate
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Arekiog
Fey
Grn
Alden
Garason Corbine
Wadec Ins
Veaillation
Waitt
Irbett
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Waas
AL Olno
McCravery
Cullen
Senators Move Toward World Court Authority
Senators debate authorizing a world court role amid cautious optimism and concerns over jurisdiction and enforcement. The discussion centers on binding rulings, potential compulsory jurisdiction, and the impact on U S sovereignty, with figures like George and Benen cited as arguing for or against the measure.
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World Court Authority
Employee Accused In Parts Theft
James Fikes of Dothen was jailed on a grand larceny warrant sworn by Allo Barnes of Dothiun. Barnes Lumber Company reported Sikes stole prefabricated cabinet parts valued at about $30. Police say Barnes suspected Sikes of stealing unassembled cabinet parts for some time. Sikes was arrested after parts of a cabinet he was assembling at home were found missing. Officer Ewell Jones led the arrest with help from Buster Cutt.
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Dothen
Barnes
Sikes
Jones
Airerift
Buster Cutt
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