France Opposes West Germany In New Council
At the opening of the European Assembly in Strasbourg France stated it would oppose any move by Winston Churchill to admit Western Germany. Edouard Herriot, aging French president of the National Assembly, announced the stance during the session. The assembly met in Strasbourg with 101 delegates from 12 nations. Britain’s role and Saar involvement were noted as sensitive issues ahead of upcoming German elections.
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Joseph W. Grigg
Strasbourg
France
European Assembly
Th. Dey
Winston Churchill
Germany
Edouard Herriot
Easident
French National Assembly
Actin
Assembly
Ite
Secsion
Sowiding Board of Western Europe
Council of Europe
Steanbourg University
Churchill
Ceemany
Council
Ernavin
Garalasian
Andi
SAAR
Trial of Jernigan Slated Tomorrow in Houston Court
A Houston court will hear the rape case of Denver Jarnl Ran involving the Fork Beeming 2 year old victim with no bond since arrest April 1. Other trials include Eding Davis for second degree murder and Lesley B. Davison for murder related counts, plus several assault and larceny cases in a busy criminal session.
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Campbell
Fork Beeming
Morrow
Gordonziel
Denver Jarnl
Houston
Parens
Jakin
Dernigan
Ingnalto
Gorden
Fries
Eding Davis
John L. Davis
Lesley B. Davidon
Wearerick Avirey Mc Braurh
James Jacks
Waller Bouier
Loudia Mae Teague
Fsom Robertson
Clarence Donis Ruilty
Jones
Robert Davis
Lewis
Brannon
Ras
M. Brannon
Louie Davis
Rovers
Toxicologist's Report On Vann Is Received
Officers investigate the Nervilis railroad track deaths of Claylim Yann Jr 18 with a coroner's jury to determine the nature of the boy's death. State investigator Price said the report arrived as probes continue into criminal cases connected to the incident near the railroad tracks last Thursday.
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Nervilis
Claylim ' Svogle
Yann, Jr
Circut Covel
Price
Egat Dota
Indiana Bus Wreck Fatal To 15 Persons
A Greyhound Irish bus crashed into a concrete abutment on a bridge road near Bloomington, killing at least 15 and injuring many. Driver Wayne Cranmer, 25, Indianapolis, repeatedly entered the burning coach to pull out injured passengers. Survivors were removed from shattered windows as flames engulfed the vehicle, with bodies and charred remains recovered after dawn.
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Richard L. Taylor
Bloomington
Ind
Oridge
Wayne Cranmer
Indianapolis
Fuig
Evansville
Indlianapolis
Indianapolly
Do No
Thieves Rob Courthouse and Store in Tuscaloosa Area
AP reports thieves struck the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse and a nearby store at Caffey Junction near the Bibb County line. About $3,000 to $4,000 in cash was taken from Pete ry B. Hughes Jr.’s clerk of Circuit Court office. the safe was opened but undamaged. A separate burglary at Calley Junction on Tuscaloosa Birmingham highway yielded about $1,000 in merchandise.
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Tuscaloosa
Caffey Junction
Bibb County
Saerile John
Hony Suther
Petery B. Hughes, Jr
Luther
Gounthouse
Buber
Hughes
Calley Junction
Birmingham Highway
Baldanzi Named CIO Southern Chief in 1940s era reshuffle
Washington reports that Baldanzi, a former Pennsylvania coal miner, is named director of the CIO Southern organizing drive, succeeding the late Van A. Bitmer. Baldanzi has served since 1999 as executive vice president of the CIO Textile Workers and is linked to Bitner since the IG initiated its full Southern organizing drive in 1946. John Rifte named assistant director of the Southerners.
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Washington
API
George Baldansi
Pennsylvania
Cies Southern Organizing
Camipale
van A. Bitmer
CIO
Philip Murray
Baldanzi
CIO Textile Workers
Bittner Ince
100 Percent Hike In Hospital Funds Okayed For Alabama
Washington AP reports Senate approval of a 100 percent increase in federal funds for Alabama hospital and health center construction. Senator Lister Hill says the amendment to the Hill-Burton Act would raise annual federal aid from 75 million to 86 million and lift Alabama’s share from one third to two thirds of project costs, with a variable formula favoring southern states. Alabama is pursuing a 20 million dollar construction program, with Langdale George H Lunley hospital nearing completion as the first act project and Birmingham Jefferson County health building the first completed public health center.
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Washington
Senate
Alabama
U. S
Lister Hill
D-Alay
House of Representatives
Hill
South
George H. Lunley Hospital
Langdale
Ala
Jefferson County Health
Birmingham
Balanced Budget Committee Aims To Revise Bill
The Senate Finance and Taxation committee edged toward a balanced budget by revising the House approved general appropriations bill. They trimmed land funds for the Conservation Department, cut the State Labor Department from 15,150 to 10,000, and reduced the State Military and Planning Board budgets while boosting the state toxicologist. The group kept substantial funds for the Division of State Land and State Parks, and noted federal mediation coverage.
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Conservation Department
State Labor Department
State Military Department
State Planning Board
State Toxicologist's Office
Stuart Reports Today On Chinese Situation
James Marlow reports from Washington on American policy options as China potentially falls to Communist control. The piece outlines a White Paper from the State Department and a special advisory group led by J. Leighton Stuart to analyze strategic responses involving Jessup Fosdick Case and other officials.
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Stuart
James Marlow
Washington
China
United States
Asia
Statn Department
Chiang Kaishek
My Dooley
J. Leighton Stuart
Acheson
Philip C Jessup
Clerge
de. Everett Case
Colgate University
Raymond B. Fosdick
The
Rockefeller Foundation
Idaho Forest Fire Brings 1000+ Men to Fight Blazes
More than 1,000 firefighters battled Payette National Forests worst blaze in 13 years. The fire scorched about 5 100 acres of timber and stretched 18 miles of fire lines along the Salmon River near the Golden Anchor mine. Crews worked in two sectors as flames jumped, with 75 men in one area unable to be reached by radio last night. Nearby Getes of the Mountains fire in Montana has been conquered after killing 13 men and burning 5,000 acres.
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Mccall
Idaho
Payette National Forest
Salmon River
Golden Anchor
James
Hames
Slim Vassar
Helena National Forest
Pell Murphy
Getes of the Mountains
Montana
Jimmy Stewart Marries Gloria McLean After 31 Years
Hollywood icon Jimmy Stewart, long known as the Hollywood bachelor king, wed Gloria McLean at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. The ceremony lasted about ten minutes and drew a cheering crowd of fans as rice rained down.
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Patricia Clary
Hollywood
Jimmy Stewart
Neday
Gloria McLean
Stewart
Travie
Selax
Reirly
Brentwood Presbyterian Church
Fura
Move The Merrier Enter The Eagle Photo Contest
The mailmain brings another batch of amateur photos for the Eagle weekly contest. One may win contributor $3.00 if the Phais Editor picks it. Enter today. entries saved until tomorrow. contest ends at midnight Thursday.
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Eagle
MacArthur Recall Sought For Arms Aid Testimony
Washington senators seek General Douglas MacArthur to testify on the $1.45 billion foreign arms aid bill. They call the arms issue global and want MacArthur’s counsel as the Senate and House work the measure. The testimony session follows briefings by Gen. Bradley and other joint chiefs after talks in Europe.
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Washington
Secretary of Defense
Johnson
Ase
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
MacArthur
Seagate
Foreign Relations and Armed Services
House
Foreign Affairs
Secretary of
Military Department
Waldenberg
Reich
Generalmar N. Bradley
Army
America
Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Force
Louis Defeld
Navy
Europa
Joint Senate
Senate
For
Fem
Woods
Harry H. Vaughan
Pighe B. Woods
Strategy Told In Senator Bid
Montgomery report outlines a two-bill strategy to push a controversial 67 Senator bill through the legislature. One bill is Senate originated, the other passed House, with the Senate version stalled atop the calendar awaiting movement on the House measure. If the Senate bill advances, it must still clear the House, making a dual passage risky and requiring two votes to cross the aisle.
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Senate
Tower
House
Indians and Earthquakes Spark Fear in Ecuador
Ecuadorian quake toll climbs to about 8000 with 150000 homeless as fresh tremors strike Ambato and other cities. Troops impose shoot to kill orders to curb looting by Salasacas Indians amid continuing devastation and landslides.
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Ben Meyer
Quito
Ecuador
Arilce
Andes
Ambata
Peliteo
Quilo
Penleo
SalAnaca
Polio Cases Reach 9 400 This Year Across Nation
New York dispatch reports about 9 400 poliomyelitis cases nationwide as of July, per Dr Hart E Van Riper medical director of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. He cites state tallies including Arkansas with 410 and Oklahoma with 221 while foundation and federal officials discuss ensure care funding and victim support.
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New York
Hart E. van Riper
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Associated Press
van Riper
Foundation
Federal Security Administration
van Rinen
Incomes Rise For Consumers In First Half Of 1949
The Commerce Department reports consumer incomes increased 2.4 percent in the first half of 1949 versus 1948. Personal incomes averaged 214.5 billion dollars in June, up from March, driven by farm receipts and a return of factory payrolls after layoffs.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Jradt
Gald
Deputies Seek Negro After Slapping Youth at Home
Deputies sought a Negro man who entered Gene Parker’s home near Casey Crossroads and slapped his young son, then demanded the father return home from work. Parker said the suspect robbed the kitchen table before fleeing. Concerns about the missing Dot were noted.
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Gene Parker
Casey Crossroads
Parker
Dot
Air Force Considered B 36 Cuts Revealed by General
Maj. Gen. Frederick R. Stith testified before the Armed Services committee that the Air Force weighed cutting back B 36 production in 1948 but reversed after evidence showed its superbomber could fly at 46,000 feet and perform long range missions. The statement also disclosed a proposed merger that was dropped and notes a B 36 outback consideration last year amid political charges.
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Charles Teorey Waashington
Feaerick
Stith
S Enable
Floyd Odlum
Mortarop Aircraft, Inc
Oduam
Consolidated Vultee Aiveraft Corp
Norterop
James E. van Zandt
Rpa
Cmts
Air Force
Odlum
Smith
Geo. Lauris Norstad
Bae
Park Site Committee Sets Study Of Plans On Proposed Location
Dothan's park-site committee today began reviewing three drawings from the City Commission to choose the best location for a Negro park and playground. Chairman Clyde Levern said the group will likely need another session before final recommendations to the commissioners. The options include west of Third Avenue by Wiregrass Stadium, South Oates near Houston Milling, and the area by Dothan High School, with the old Page Park noted as the current site under consideration.
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ED Driggers
Dothan
Clyde Levern
Igeating Park End
Jim Breneance
E. J. Ford
Ste
Levern
Third Avenue
South Oates
Houston Milling Company
Avid
Dothan High School Generalty
Page Park
Insufficient Funds Check Bounces In Dothan
A $100,000 check drawn on the City of Dothan Police Department bounced. Police Chief Eddie D Kelley recovered the check amid threats of litigation over damages to a small flower bed planted by Mrs Gladys Eddins during radio station work. The chief offered to settle out of court with conditions about proving the bed's value.
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ED Driggers
City of
Kelley
Barebeck
Ed D. Kelley
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