Nomination filings and local board appointments in the Wiregrass
John H Adkins seeks placement on the general election ballot in Lent city. The article lists a mixed set of local political moves, board appointments in Northwest Florida, and county notices including notary public appointments for Ben Henderson and AD Blackwell. Also reported are a condemnation hearing for land tied to the Vicksburg Geneva County Mine Road project, a collision at Gordon Junction with a suspect in custody, seed prices from the county ACP program, and court calendar updates for the fall term. Multiple named places include Chipley Marianna Graceville Gordon Junction and Vicksburg Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H Adkins
Dorban
Adkins
Mig
John D. Ayme
Florida
Hielmes
Washington
J.J. Holland
Ponce de Leon
A. F. Alford
D. &. Donnan
Chipley
Albert Logue
Paldon
Sande
Vicksburg-Geneva County
FL Mt. Peters
Logue
Board of Commissioners
Rudomatic stamp vending machine to be installed here
Postmaster Heard Baron announced the new Rudomatic stamp vending machine will be installed in the Dothan post office lobby this week. It dispenses five one cent stamps for a nickel, five three cent stamps for a nickel and dime air mail stamps, operated by coin. The device saves time for patrons and staff by removing line waits during rush hours and Sundays.
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Dothan Post Office
Baron
U. S. Post Office Department
Saxon
United States Shows Flag With Warplanes in England Mission
In a historic shift the United States uses air power to display strength in Europe. Ninety eight Superiorits plus jets are stationed in England ready to support mass formations, with 73 more being sent by carrier to bolster overseas presence. The move signals a strategic shift from ships to aircraft in projecting military power and stabilizing Western Europe and nearby regions. The article notes large logistical differences, legalities of airspace, and contrasts with naval demonstrations of past eras.
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Washington
United States
England
Europe
Globe
Gulf of Aden
Atlantic
South America
Air Force
Bnless
Convant
Warror
Mediterranean
Navai
Americcan Ehipy
Navy
Woethers Toghy
jJapan
Livestock market report and Calcutta tech institute plans
Montgomery stock yard reports mixed cattle prices with steady to weaker demand and several price ranges for calves and bulls amid a modest decline. In Calcutta, India plans a Massachusetts Institute of Technology style technological institute with an initial appropriation of 4.5 million dollars and 1000 acres allocated by West Bengal government.
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Montgomery
Fed
Hood
Conanion
Jess
Hos
Metin
India
Calcutta
Technological Institute
Massachusetts
Plivail
West Bengal
Plana
Langan weighs Truman support as state party eyes electors
In Alabama, Langan speaks of backing the Democratic ticket though opposed to Truman on civil rights. He hints at court action to compel the pledged electors to back the national party if the local slate fails, while awaiting convention outcomes near Aug. 16. He is training with the National Guard at Fort Benning, GA.
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Maton
Langan
Truman
Alabama
Jeter
National Guard
Fort Benning
Langan Han
Xen
Nermicen
Street curb and gutter assessment details by street
Property owners along each side charged per linear foot for curb and gutter work. Amounts vary by street from $1.02 to $3.28 per linear foot, with several blocks noting no curb or gutter where already installed or pending replacement. Includes CHERRY, EDGEWOOD, FRAZIER, FOSTER, IRWIN, LAFAYETTE, LENA, OLENA, MADISON, PONTIAC and other streets with specific per foot rates and special cases.
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Cherry Street
College
E. Hardlehyw
Edgewood Drive
Boulevard
Fortier
Frazier Street
Edgewood
Mouton
Lear
Cock Aide
Foster Autreet
Powell
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Girard Avenue
Wo Maln Ty Kent Drive
Irwin Street
Komegay
Cottonwood Road
Wong Ty Et
W. Burdeshaw
Lafayette Street
Fifth Avenue
Lana
Lena Street
Washington
N.olena Street
Bardeshay
Madison Avenue
Pontiac Avenue
Newton
Hobiend Suchers Move To Strike Part Of Wilt Will Suit
Judge D C Halstead considers striking portions of the complaint in the bell of Charlee D Murphy against Irene Moody and the Dothan Masonic social union. The action seeks recovery of money and property allegedly given. Stricken paragraphs include four five eight ten and seventeen plus parts of eleven detailing Murphy's treatment of his family and his association with Moody. The will case remains in the equity division of Circuit Court.
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D.C Halstead
Bella
Charlee D. Murphy
Irene Moody
Murphy
Moody
Will
Equity Division
Circuit Court
July Fire Loss in Dothan Falls to Low Level
Dothan reported July fire losses at 32 847 with only 10 alarms answered, the lowest in months. Total property loss reached 11 000 with 7 000 insured and 1 172 insured value. 675 uninsured. Causes included automobile fires rubbish and wiring faults. 383 inspections found 2h fire hazards in business and industrial areas. City officials reviewed bids for department uniforms and approved deed of Napier Field land to the National Tasmen’s Evangelistic Association of Dothan.
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Dothan
Floyd Harris
Josn
Commission
Ainter
Jim Brennan
Napier Field
Biaiding
National Tasmen's Evangelistic Association of
Board Cuts Red Tape Out Of Own Pockets
In Superior Wisconsin a county supervisor ends a dispute over funding a coal bill from last winter. The eight supervisors consider who pays while debating a relief center purchase and a red tape obstacle. The moment ends with the official choosing a direct payment, bypassing procedural delays.
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Superior
Wis
Douglas
Hart
Fash
Building Trades Offer Golden Opportunity in Nebraska
State officials report a large shift in job opportunities for the building trades as demand grows over the coming years. Chief Allen Bowling notes a crew shortage of skilled mechanics, especially carpenters and allied specialists, obstructing Nebraska communities. In one town of 2,000, burying new homes requires multiple material orders but only one carpentry crew available.
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Tancolm. Reb
Texoutrony Civisia
FOMN
Studing Jaye
Nebraska
Allen Bowling
Salt
Dowling
Fragmentary Economic Notice With Unclear Figures
A garbled financial item mentions thresholds around 400 and 2.00 with references to credit, charge accounts, medical and funeral expenses, and a protest by critics of a communal credit program. Names and clear facts are unreadable, leaving only faint clues about eligibility and pricing.
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Fayrine
Pian
Rage
Jane
Taperies
Communier Credit
Maha Hell
Wenn
Upphanves Snyder
Weis
City Personnel Board tackles vacation pay policy
Vecalier and Boardmen oppose paying employees for vacation time while on the job. The board orders no payrolls for such cases without approval. Ramzeer’s meter maintenance helpers gain vacation and sick leave under new policy. Jimmie Holley shifts to Parking Meter Maintenance, salary $320 to $474 weekly. Board keeps Civil Service Assembly membership for merit systems.
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Morsee Mall
Ed Wells, Jr
Joe ‘Wilson
H. M. Ramzeer
Jimmie Holley
Civil Service Assembly of
Tare
United States
Canedi
Ant
Geneva Vet School Enrollment Increases
Geneva Specialty reports rapid growth at its veteran school from April to now with enrollment reaching 100 pupils and eight instructors. Miss Elise Black replaces Everett Solland as instructor. Faculty also includes Jack Latimer Joseph Beasley Lily T Fala and T EB Theomanson.
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Geneva
Veteran School
Elise Black
Everett Solland
Hartford
Jack Latimer
Joseph Beasley
Lily T. Fala
T. Eb.tleomanson
Enerythereby
Praden
Spurgeon Brown
TE. Wermanson
Steads National Guard
Fort Benning
Gearg
Filipino Veterans Begin Pioneering Mindanao Homestead Project
Manila AP reports 24 ex soldiers of the American Army, sent to Mindanao, begin pioneering life under VA aid. They will construct houses and roads, clear land, and establish a community with farms, animals, and tools, while facing hazards from nearby Japanese holdouts.
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Manila
Mindanao
U.S. Veteana
Auroilera
Mintle
Philippines
R. B. Lovett
Jeca
Unclear 1960s transcript hints at Samaria family safety
The fragment describes Mundt claiming Samaria and Nit family are safe under heavy guard while an FBI spokesman says the agency does not have Sam Atin Panyushkty. Mandt dismisses outside talk as Communist chatter as a news conference references a Russian folk tale character.
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Desis
Mandt
New Yorky
Two Slightly Hurt In Traffic Accident
Report says two people were injured in a car crash near here yesterday afternoon. Driver Allo Sterderson claimed the auto overturned several times. Merbert Batchelor, 36, and a passenger were treated and released at a local hospital. The incident occurred as patrolmen documented the scene.
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Moosesham Na Godfrey
Allo Sterderson
Henderson
Om Pusaciger
Merbert Batchelor
Batchelor
Y and
Will contest over J L Long estate in Alabama probate case
The will of the late J L Long is disputed as contestants allege unsound mind undue influence and forged execution. Executors include F S Long and other relatives challenge the document claiming misallocation of large cash gifts to nieces and nephews with significant bequests and prior notes unsettled.
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J. L. Long
Long
Estela
John L. Granger
Kyle
Cottonwood
C. W
Lettle Mae Chil
Rowe
Bagcom
Mire
Ernestine Dutin
Lang
Marianna
Joe
DeFuntak Springs
C. W. Long
W. 3. Long
Jon Long
May
Register
Mr. Long
Cnanse
Purge and unrest rise in Soviet zone factories and roads
Reported in Saxony and Thuringia that party purges target non Nazi officials as hundreds of workers face fines. Road unrest turns violent in places while Soviet occupation authorities restrict ration card exchanges for western residents seeking vacations inside the Soviet sector.
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Dresden
Chesntz
Saxony
Thuringia
Wiely
Fieigency
Ublic
Beilish Neenset
Oskar
Demounkst Tood
2Acda
Istelors
Orah
Spy hearings probe links to wartime info leaks
Miss Bentley testified she acted as a go between spy water operations linking there and New York during the war and named him as a source. Lee denied ever being a Communist or supplying secrets. The committee weighed summoning Michael Samar, a Russian teacher now in hiding, who has broken with Soviet representatives and urged deportation.
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House One American Actvities Committee
Miss Bentley
New York
Ins
Lee
Office of Strategic Services
Michael Ivanovitch Samar
Samurip
PBS
Hidict
Soman
Lie
State Department
Congressional
Fragmentary Legal Notice From Early Proceedings
The text appears to summarize a troubled court action involving multiple companies and regulatory disputes over EPC rules and natural gas extensions. It references Bailey, Prosecution, and an association meeting in Mohicpattves for Natural Gar, with unclear names and dates due to OCR damage.
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Bailepy
EPC
Amd
Bailey
Davin Davis to be reburied in Dothan churchyard
Davin Davis, a World War II veteran, will be reburied after death while overseas. Funeral services are set for Mt. Pleasant Church at 2 p.m. Thursday with American Legion pallbearers, and interment will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving relatives include his mother and several siblings across Dothan and nearby areas. Ward-Wilson Funeral Home is directing.
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Dothan
Yoo
Sat
Davis
Mt. Pleasant
American Legion
Legion
Church Cemetery
Ward-Wilson
Docle J. di Dothan
David Davis
Radford
Elbert
Joe Davis
Lae A. Davis
Alters
Uran Handall Jones
Slocomb
Bertha Church
Porter Davis
Church
Donald Jones
Weater Will
Donald Ray Jones
Hershal Jones
Clara Parker
William HU
Stephens Enterprise iSpectalh
William H. Stephens
Rama
Italy
Camp Ground Church
W. Ws. Henton
Newton
Stephens
Pattalica
Lail
Wil I. Stephens
Oscer
Solman
Enterprise
Y. Q
Mobile
Lene Stephens
M. C. Crumpler
Marie Yarden
Mimmi
Florida
Bard & Company
Funeral notices from Enterprise area papers brief
Funeral services listed for Uran Hann dall Jones nine of Slocomb route one and George B Cook of Samson. Also notices for William H Stephens of Enterprise and Private Janus Norman Hays of Chipley and Private Arthur Carmichael of Graceville. Families, relatives, and towns appear with service times and burial plans.
Chipley Legion Posts to Serve as Path Bearers at Funeral
The passage notes April 11, 1945 as the date for a funeral service with Rev Daniel Walters in attendance. Members of the Chipley American Legion post will serve as path bearers. Blackburn Funeral Home handles arrangements. Surviving wife is Mrs Donte Barfield, plus two sons George Felts and Donel Barfield. Grandmother Mrs Fannie Barfield of Wausau is mentioned.
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James Norman Hays
Chipley
Janus Norman Kays
Bombay
Pleasant We Church
Ralph Mitchell
Blackburn of
Bontay Funeral Home
Mir
iMarie Hays
Bonifay
J. G. Mays
Carsville
Fla
Raymond Shiver
Caryville
Rolland Jere
Port Krox Ky
Carl T. Hays
Panama City
Ater
Daniel Walters
Letticiers
V.fw
Chipley American's Legion
Blackburn Funeral Home
Donte Berfield
George Felts
Snd
Donel Barfield
Fannie Barfield
Truman Attacks House Delay On Taft-EW Bill
Senator and President Truman denounced Republican leaders for blocking full House consideration of the Taft Ellender Wagner housing bill. The measure would revive up to 90 percent government loan insurance for multi unit housing, guarantee 2.34 percent profit to investors, fund building code research, and liberalize loan insurance for new homes or renovations. It also prohibits discrimination against families with children.
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Truman
House Banking Committee
House
Trumas
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Senate
House of Representatives
Taft - Elender - Wagner
Mls
Iepublican
Agathet
Fragmented Crime Racket Tale From An OCR Note
A garbled report describes an alleged meeting at a New York office with vague references to a Satie remark and a plan involving the Reds, White Russians, and a family hidden at a location called Vath ie. An informant mentions a telephone tip to change hiding places and fears of a violent act.
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Tolstoy Fornidas
New York
Satie
Samariy Loy
Old Materesa
Reds
Sammarin
Melany Stepanovny Keeniciny
Vathie
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PMA
Jesse A. Culbreth
ACP
Culbroth
Circuit
D. C. Haintead
Eddie D. Kelley
Don Smith
Amos Mathis
Houston Couns
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Smith
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Wien
George Thompson
Cheesy St
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Horace Robinson
J . Altey
T. Jackson
Dothan Eagle
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Gus Penge
Dethan, Din
Vecalier
Geneva Vet School
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York Corres
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Whoem. L. Long
Hurlin Randall Jones EE
George B. Cook
Lake City
Malcolm
Merman
Hoy
Cook
Samson
William Cook
Bonz
Ale
W. Walters
Lanette
Buriol
Boys & Company
Arthur L. Carmichael
Cuipley
Arthur
Carmichel
Graceville
Damascus Church
Senor Graceville
T. A. Halt
Me. Clark
Walt
Rios
Monty
J. L. Harris Roofing Co
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