Meters To Operate Within Few Days
Enforcement of meter regulated parking in Dothan will apply to out of town motorists and locals. City officials say parking spaces are scarce and privileges for nonresidents are being revoked while meters are installed. meters will accept pennies and nickels with limited times and a portion of income to the metering company and city fund.
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Dothan
Clarence
Eddie Dz Kelley
Kelley
Cox
Adney
Handig
Ie Meters
Anpronimatcis Ais Meters
Warren's Marianna Speech Cut Short By Illness
Gov nominee Fuller Warren's thank you address to hundreds in Marianna and Jackson County was cut short by a throat infection. He noted Jackson County gave him strong minority support in races and pledged harmony between governor and legislature for the next four years.
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Marianna
Fuller Warren
Jackson County
Warren
Fox Gonte
Tellerand
Bnd
Grocer Buys Lamb Then Has To Eat It
In Kansas City Missouri James Harlow, a grocer, recounted his purchase of lamb last Saturday at a price he deemed too high. He failed to move any of the meat this week and said he cannot risk more lamb in the coming week.
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Kansas City. MO
James Harlow
School Heads Announce Plans For 1948 Term To Open Sept 6
School leaders outline opening plans for the 1948 term with Sept 6 as start in Dallas County and nearby districts. Bruce Flurry announces book lists soon available. educators coordinate teacher institutes and bus driver meetings. County events include Saturday enrollment on Oct 4 and a series of principals meetings in late August.
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Abby Ellard
Dallan
Superi Intendent
Yeaterday
Institute For
Houston County
Solomon Baxter
Ashford
Ashford Uc
County Board of Educsion
Wicksburg
Thurmond denounces states rights invasion at Cherryville rally
In Cherryville Thoms states rights candidate Strom Thurmond condemned what he called an unconstitutional intrusion on states rights by Dewey Truman and Wallace. He faulted civil rights proposals and FEPC, urged that no candidate gain a majority in electoral college, and predicted a House of Representatives decision.
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Duncan Cherryville
N. C
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Tom Dewey
FEPC
Fair Employment Practices Commission
New York State
Thurmond
Marcy Truman
Henry Wallace
Cherryville
Hame
Birmingham
Ala
South
Dewey
Truman
House of Representatives
Thursmond Sant
National Post Festival committees named plans readied
Organizational plans for the National Post Festival are set as complete committees are named for each phase. Seldon Bailey announces the list with executive, program, parade, bands, decorations, beauty contest, and variety show chairs and members, detailing roles for school bands, parade coordination, and event logistics.
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Seldon Bailey
Pothun Chamber of Commerce Secretare
Alto Leo
Chapman
Jack Usserv
Dry CH
Postevim
W. C. Faulkner
Gene Faulkner
Bill Beck
Lee Herlong
Ro A Dowling
Quay Farmer
L. D Durden
John E. Owen
Owens Alexander
Jack Robison
Howell Hampton
W. K. Holt Moats
J. Ho Saxon
Grady Loftin
C. B. Pittman
Jesse Forrester
Harry Anderson
Jor Hornaby
Flowers Crawford
Poyner Barnes
Paul Gambler
GK Williams
John Henderson
Cas Kneltgrove
Torn
U S Peanut Support Prices Announced in 1948 plan
The Agriculture Department announced peanut base grade prices for the 1948 crop. Prices vary by region with $218 per ton for eastern grades and $210 for western varieties, $200 for view nuts and $195 for runners. Premiums and deductions align with last year and there is no shelling peanut price change.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Spania
Mississippi
Crete
Erate
Werginas Lassrarat
Straw Vote To Show Wiregrass Presidential Sentiment
The Eagle conducts a straw poll asking Wiregrass residents to vote for president and vice president. Ballot options include Truman Barkley for Democrats Dewey Warren for Republicans Thurmond Wight for Democrats Wallace Taylor for Progressives. Voters mail ballots or paste on penny postcards to reveal local sentiment.
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Wiregrass
The
Eagle
the Eagle
Clay Sets Terms For Four Power Berlin Meet
U.S. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes spokesman said Washington demands full economic and political unity for Germany under four power control with West German autonomy. He warned Moscow against blocking relief and pledged continued Western aid to Berlin while coal and supplies stream in by air.
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BLN
UPI
Tueis 2
Chay
United States
Germany
West Gertonne
Clay
Bevin Brockade
Westerfern
Berlin
Sower Army
Lige Tiche Rundsehan
Russia
Britain
U.S
Ruguingnam
Gaul
Marr
Jeon
Mott
United Mane Moreen
Yaar
Crown
Nanuhe Conference Discord Between Reds and Allies
At Belgrade Yugoslavia the Yugoslav Danubian conference faces discord as Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vishinsky accuses the United States Britain and France of dictating terms. US envoy Cavendish Cannon denounces the charges as fabrication while debate focuses on procedure and the draft convention.
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Nanuhe
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Andre Vishinsky
United States
Britain
France
Cavendish Cannon
Vishingsky
Vatiicky
Vishinsky
Dda
Vishenshay
Cooperanon
Lobster Queen Balks At Eating Lobsters
Maine’s lobster queen refused to eat lobster during the Maine Lobster Festival. Verity Huth Roberts, reigning queen, was coaxed to taste a crustacean as more than 7 000 attenders in Uberantine consumed 13 000 pounds of the famous seafood.
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Maine
Verity Huth Roberts
Tnday
High Government Officials Named In Leaks Testimony
An ex spy testifies before Congress alleging wartime secrets exposed by U S officials, names former Treasury officials and a Roosevelt-era administrator, and cites a grand jury for wartime information cases. Lawmakers press for full disclosure as hearings unfold.
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Washington
Russia
House
the, Treasury
Hwuthin Currie
Nova
Bentley
Fritter
Seater Ferguson
Sremiche
Williasny
Serre
Mas Bartley
Remingios
Barty
Rentey
East West Showdown Over Berlin Looms in Near Future
London dispatch reports a rising East West tension over Berlin with a strong faction of American officials pessimistic about settlement with Russia. They warn a showdown may be inevitable, as allied diplomacy struggles to curb Soviet dominance and avert a broader war. Meetings between U S, British, and French envoys with Molotov are described as part of ongoing but inconclusive efforts to avert decisive action.
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KWL Shackford London
Germany
Russia
Phe
Kremlin
Kiam
Moscow
United States
Francis
Britain
Vinehestay M Moelotov
Greg
Wm Landon
Europe
Special Session Record Shows Political Friction Intensifies
A fragmented Washington scene shows Republicans and Democrats in a clash over price controls civil rights and economic policy. Senate and House leaders pressed for action as the fall elections loom, with key figures like Truman and Dewey cited amid urgent calls to stabilize markets and curb inflation.
Truman and Dewey Attend Idlewild Airport Dedication
President Truman and Republican rival Thomas E. Dewey met at Idlewild Airport in New York as 30 foreign nations watched. The event underscored U S air power and resolve to back global peace, with Truman calling the display evidence of determination to stay strong in the cause of peace. Dewey hailed the airport as a symbol of power and cooperation among New York, New Jersey, and New York City.
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New York
Truman
America
Thomas E. Dewey
New York International
Idlewild
Coun
Dewey
Rome
Wn m
Washington
United Home
New Jersey
New York City
Talmadge Certifies For Governors Race Despite Law Question
The article reports Talmadge certified for the governor race amid questions about a statute deemed 'dead' by officials. It notes attempts to prevent Thompson from appearing on the general election ballot and references security and processing steps by election authorities, with comments from Taladge and allies. The piece implies ongoing conflict over eligibility and ballot placement.
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Atlasta
Dermidt Taldade
Das Lee
Taladgegerd
Alte
M. K Thompson
Thompson
Pranare
Lee Rovernerhipy
Lalinadge
Wallente
Laerenee
Georgal
Head Of Krupp Munitions Empire Given 12 Year Sentence
The court, led by Judge Il Anderton in Jackson Tennessee, sentenced the Krupp munitions chief to 12 years for planning war crimes, plundering property of occupied nations, and exploiting forced labor. Indictments cited involvement in running the Krupp firm after Detber took control. The trial's most serious charge centered on premeditated murder during the war.
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Krupp Munitions Empire
Il. Anderton
Jackson
Tenn
Krupp
Pompearsc
Marin
Roth
Gostay
Sas
Ninth Victim Dies After Mine Explosion Near Birmingham
A mine explosion near Birmingham claims a ninth life as rescuers pull bodies to the surface. Details remain scarce but authorities warn of ongoing investigation and potential causes. several workers are unaccounted for amid a large-scale salvage operation.
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Birmingham
Truman Flies Home For Long Weekend
President Truman flew from New York to Missouri for a long weekend after a delay at Idle Airport due to a fault in a DC-4 engine. He planned to vote in the Democratic primary and return to Washington for the upcoming events.
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Washington
Truman
Missoury
Independence
New York
Mr. Truman
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