Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Dothan Boys In Japan
Dothan and Japanese duty in Kyoto form a slice of life from a war era, with Pvt. Tom Edding promoted in the First Arm and Pvt. Robert E. Moctis listed as serving there. Holmes County hosts the third quarter singing convention at Sandy Creek, inviting singers. Funeral notices from Marianna report Harvey E. Bennet Jr and Bernice Joyal interred after services in Jacksonville. Foster Street stewards call a very important meeting at 7 30 tonight for year end conference closing.
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Dothan
Japan
Tom ¥. Edding
Kyoto
Robert E. Moctis
Dole Morris
First Army
Holmes County
Sandy Creek
Ponce de Leon
Fla
Foster Street
Kiwanis Club Sees Technicolor Film in Dothan
The Kiwanis Club gathered to view a Technicolor film on the South's Hardwoods at Dothan. John Hubbard operated the projector, Dr. H A Bucks led the program, and Mrs Chitford Schwalb was substituted by EZ Griffith on piano. Committee members and local figures announced plans and nominations for the district and state events, with talks on organization of a new business club in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Dothan
Mengrar
Ozark
Cotsmin Tae
Tee Eth
Pieminrtnes
Mek
Wrasewell
Fan
Miwoniane Bish
Jackson
New York Cotton Market Rumored Futures Shift
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate volatile New York cotton trading with futures speculation and price volatility around 14s and 18 cents. Mentions 277 and references to October 27 and Bay area, suggesting uncertain regional pricing and possible market rumors.
Cotton futures rise on trade buying and shorts covering
New Orleans cotton futures climbed today as traders covered shorts and bought, spurred by unfavorable private stop reports and persistent wet weather across large belt areas. At 11 a.m. prices showed gains with most active months higher, including Oct and Dec contracts, reflecting market strength amid unsettled conditions.
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New Orleans
Cotion
Fairhope Operator Charged With Owning Gambling Equipment
AP reports a Fairhope gambling equipment operator was released on $200 bond after being charged with possessing slot machines seized in a Fairhope warehouse raid. The owner, named Man. By wv. Roberts, faces county court next month amid ongoing antigambling actions along the Alabama Gulf Coast. authorities say about 50 more machines are hidden elsewhere.
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Fairhope (Ap
Fairhope
Henneth Co Ee
Wv. Roberts
Roberts
Couunty
Alabama Gulf Coast
Bus crash near Bloomington leaves many dead
A passenger bus wreck on Highway 37 near Bloomington, Indiana, killed multiple riders and left many injured. Rescuers found two small children among the dead. casualties included a mother with her infant. Crashed after loss of steering or tire failure, the bus burst into flames and a temporary morgue was set up in Bloomington. Cranmer, the driver, helped rescue survivors and carried the dead from the burning wreckage as authorities investigated the brutal crash.
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Bloomington
Mare Unevilit
Ind
Here
Cranmer
Wilfred Luttrell
Evaneville
Leuck
Finisele
National Safety Council
Martinsville
Meanwihie
Thomas Lemon
Wella W. Richardson
Evansville
Elkhart
Richardson
Goke Shute
Sir Cranmer
Lucille Melton
Vers Tnon
Saulth Ann
Fred Mills
Edgar Davis
Andianapolis
Crah
Dlanopolig
Jesup Woman Dies After Saving Baby in House Fire
Mrs Annie Butler, 88, died from burns suffered while rescuing a small child as a fire tore through a Jesup home. Her grandson, T. Drawity, was seriously burned in the blaze. Neighbors recall her bravery as the town mourns the heroine.
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Jesup
An Bie Butler
Wan
Inday
T. Drawity
Cuba Delegates Walk Out of Tariff Conference
Cuba withdrew from the International Tariff Conference claiming the United States Haiti tariff pact violated Geneva General Agreement and warned that U S textile imports would flood Cuba under Weeks 19 provisions. Delegates from 23 signatory nations continue talks with new applicants joining the agreement.
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Annecy
Francs
Cuba
Haiti
Geneva
United States
Island
Goverment
Wedding of Stewart ends with famed guests in attendance
A crowd gathered as Stewart wed, with fans arriving hours early to see the ceremony. Guests included Gary Cooper and Ann Sothern, while Me. and Mrs. Alexander Stewart kept a golden Oscar in their Indian Pa hardware store. The bride’s parents were ill and unable to attend. the couple plans to parade in Akron or another city after the Soap Box Derby.
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Google
Stewart
Gary Cooper
Ime
Bae ‘Teacy
Ann Sothern
van Johnson
Mra Ray Milland
George Murphy
Mary Livingstone
Frank Morgan
Resaursteurs
Dave Chasen
Prince
Mike Romanott
Akron
Mary Shal
Honolulu
White House permit delay cited in Vaughan Woods hearing
Senate investigators heard that the permit could have been granted earlier than Jan 9 1848 after a meeting between Vaughan and Woods at the White House. Vaughan’s White House visit prompted questions as to why issuance followed quickly by the permit. Ross refused to comment on Vaughan testimony while Clark nomination hearings highlighted four listed subversive groups. Capitol news also noted expected wage legislation shifts as bills to raise the minimum wage moved forward in Congress.
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Flay
Bus Woods
Senate
Vaughan
White House
Woods
Breas
Chales G. Ross
Pr Is
Trumin
Jo- Ross
Tom Clark
Supreme Court
Clark
Tubeversive
Ther
Realnst Hip
Senator Judiciary Committee
Elizaeth
Gurley Flynn
National Committees
Civil Rights Congress
Sam L. Patterson
Wilted Negra
Allied Veterans of America
George J Murphy, Jr
Washington
Alferd
Henley
Wilenessus
Daracrats
Quer House
Lucar
D-Tex
Lesinaki
D-Mich
Nnme
Fragmentary street note hints at names and events
The readable words mention names such as Vivian and Dorothy and include garbled phrases about a check, dringers, and a gun. Context is unclear but suggests a fragmentary record of a local incident or note with several proper nouns. No clear actions or outcomes are established.
Technicians Walkout Halts Birmingham Radio Broadcasts
Birmingham station WKAX went off air after a technicians walkout over wage disputes. Other local stations WERC and WAC faced interruptions as negotiations continued with the electricians union. Back wages were paid, pickets remained, and plans offered for part time return to stabilize operations. In New York, five year old Janice Medders arrived for cancer treatment with her father hopeful for progress after exams.
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Janice Medders
New York
Birmingham
API
WKAX
WERC
WAC
Win Inter
WERX
Ralph Tanher
AEL International
Baker, Jr
Baker
Aluata
Taoner
Madders
Issia
Anniston
Janice
Virginia J. 1H
Bane
Alek Giel
New Fork
Senate Deadlock Delays Reapportionment Measures
Senate action stalls as anti-reapportionment factions push delay tactics. Legislature holes into calendar with filibusters and attempted raises on corporate tax and bond issues. House and Senate battle over 67 senator plan while companion measures face ongoing eligibility and reconsideration votes.
Ambato Airlift Aids Earthquake Victims In Ecuador
A correspondent reports after a quake devastates Ambato and Pelileo in Ecuador. U S Air Force transports assist in the airlift dropping food and medical supplies to 20 towns and a 3 500 population area. Rescue teams search rubble as streets fill with dazed residents.
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Ambato
U. S. Air Force
Pelileo
Umea
Local Electric Meter Fund Reaches Four Thousand Range
City officials report a special fund built from a 25 cent per meter charge across the Dothan limits. Three months totaled about 4344 dollars with April May and July collections adding roughly 1400 dollars today. Endorsed by Rev J Morton Dendy recreation director Crawford Mosley and others.
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Lovertt
J. Morton Dendy
Cy Recreation
Crawford Mosley
Jewel Toramer
P. Culver Sr
Walter Martins
Speen
Fatal Land Dispute Sparks Deadly Brawl in Russellville
In Russellville a land dispute led to a fatal brawl at the home of Dave Simits. Robert Malone died after a three- blow from a heavy club allegedly struck by Chap Hawkins. Smith, charged with a liquor law violation, witnessed the attack and a moonshine stash was found at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville
Tre Wal
Plylar
Malone
Smith
Excitement Over Smoke From Dixie Depot Fire
Last night alarms rang after smoke rolled from the Atlantia Coast Line Depot at Dixie. Fire crews arrived with three trucks to find a local freight engine smoking behind the station. A grass fire on Bracewell Avenue was contained by booster tanks.
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Atlantia Coast Line
Dixie
Brace-well Avenue
Army air force shifts on bomber program and gear upgrades
The Air Force reversed plans on the WDT engine lacking bomber and set to 60 percent production after Wright Field records in June. General Kenney urged faster bombers with tanker support. North America carried 87 sites for B c-68 bombs, but new landing gear allowing shorter runways eased concerns and spurred continued BG purchases.
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Norstad
Ais Mat
Wright Field
Son
George Kenway
Strategic Air Commander
Aavilor
Air Force
North America
High Command
Vote on adding item to agenda with Ireland Northern Ireland link
Fragmentary report notes a push to declare Northern Ireland part of the Irish Republic, with Eamon de Valera and Bean MacBride as supporters. Delegations from Great Britain France Italy Turkey Belgium Greece Netherlands Belgium Denmark Norway Iceland and others attend. References former Premier Van Zeeland as a leading candidate for Brers and a church party blocks his consideration.
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Ireland
Northern Ireland
Irish Republic
United Kingdom
Eamon de Valera
Bean MacBride
Great
France
Italy
Turkey
Belgium
Greece
Netherlands
Bweilen
Denmark
Norway
Iceland
Ral van Zeeland
Brers
U S Hog Prices at Major Plants and Alabama Market Report
Hog prices were mostly steady across eight plants in Alabama and Florida with quotations for good and choice barrows and gilts at 180-240 lb $20.25 to $21.75, 240-270 lb $18.60, over 270 lb $18.90, 319.80 for 160-180 lb, and sows $15.50-17.50. Montgomery cattle receipts and bids show yearlings 24.00-25.00, steers and heifers 14.90-18.00, calves 23.00-24.06, and stocker calves 21.50-23.00. general market steady to higher with active demand for lightweights and vealers.
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Hamasville
USDA
Estes
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Thomasville
Tifton
Dothan
Aldi
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market
Montgomery
Fed
Mit
Union Stock Yards
Oda
Senators Race to Clamp Reapportionment Bill
The piece describes a tactic to delay Senate action on a reapportionment bill by stalling on the calendar while House measures move up. Opponents led by Black Bell ere aim to exhaust time with procedural questions. With seven legislative days left, the administration pushes to force a 67 Senate vote before appropriation bills dominate. An all night session is held to push the reapportionment bill for a vote.
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Senate
Bellere
Chinese Leader Moves Troops to Formosa
The State Department questions supporting Liang Kai Shek who has shifted about 200000 troops from mainland China to Formosa. Most allied forces are now in Formosa, raising concerns about potential clashes with Communist China and the broader impact on US policy and aid. The board weighs strategies to halt Communism’s spread while addressing regional tensions.
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Weary Jssi
Liang Kai + Shek
State Department
Formosa
China
al Board
Pdain
Brookley Plane Delivers Plasma Supplies to Quake Area
A USAF C14 from Brookley Field left at midnight carrying 1 700 pounds of blood plasma and 2 000 pounds of water purifying chemicals for earthquake victims in Ecuador. The 1601st Air Transport Group arranged the mission at the request of Ecuador’s health minister. After staging at Panama, the plane will ferry 16 passengers to Puerto Rico on a routine flight.
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Panama Canal Zone
Vittina
Elecuador
Brookley Field
Panama
Puerto Rico
Ringling Circus Head In Critical Condition
Chicago report says Robert Ringling chairman of Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus is in critical condition after a hemorrhage of the intestinal tract. He was taken to St. Vincent Hospital and his condition was described as steadily worsening.
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Ringling Circus
Chicago
Robert Ringng
Ringling Brothers
Birmingham Zoning Law Sparks Racial Tensions
Police Commissioner Eugene Connor said Birmingham's segregation zoning ordinance is legal and plans to seek a state law based on it. The city adopted the measure to curb white Negro area encroachment, with penalties up to 100 dollars fine or 180 days in jail. Connor vows to push the issue in Montgomery, while Morton supports the ordinance but cites housing shortages for Black residents.
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Sirmingham
Eugene Cotmor
Birmingham
City Commission
Connor
Montgomery
James W. Morton
Conner
Comner
Met
Jug
Patloa
North Smithe
Alte Ex Negroes
Vlan le Wight
Calhoun Letter Found In Washington
Washington report of a dec 28 1932 letter by John C Calhoun resigning as vice president to become a United States senator from South Carolina found in a dust covered box in the State Department sub basement during building clearout. The document was addressed to Hon Edward Livingston then secretary of state and notes Calhoun’s resignation after being elected to the Senate by the South Carolina Legislature.
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Washington
LLP
John C. Calhoun
Santa Carolina
State Department
Pulding
Southern Statesman
H. Livingston
C Livingston
Edward
Celhoun
South Carolina
Atlanta Cab Driver Robbed By 2 Men
An Atlanta cab driver was robbed by two men after-picked up at a bus stop and driven toward Alpharetta. One attacker ordered the cab to stop while the other struck him with a brick in a paper bag. The driver was injured and abandoned the vehicle. suspects James Suttles and Willie Williamson were arrested. Williamson had previously served a five year term for automobile theft in Kilby Prison.
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Atlanta
Alabama
Todey
Alpharetta
Cabbie BR
Pensmore
Bier
Densmore
Tela
Polley
James Suttles
Meridian
Miss
Willie
Wulinmgon
Gadsden
Alm
Williamson
Kilby
Marce M. Rodgers
Marce Melt
Rodgers
Cottonwood
Dothan Hospital
Wa. m
Pleasant Ril
Young Rodgers
Houston County
J. T. Rodgers
Lawson Gayland
Ashford
Roy Paramore
Jane Fines
Ansey
Obituary notices from Hartford and Dothan area
Funeral services were held for Wright G. Mosley of Hartford and others from the area. Surviving families include wives, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Separate notices record the death of Marce M. Rodgers, and Sara Jane Deese with details of services and surviving relatives.
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H. E. Bennett
JB. Marianna
Harvey E. Benmet, Jr
Florida
Neml Mortuary
Hia Parente
Irvey KE
Bennicksonville
Mas
Bernice Joyal
Mariana
Burns
Riverside Cemetery
Neal Affecting
George RB. Joyal
Herbert Weasley
Ruby Mae
Barbara Lee Joyal
Mra. A. L. Harris
Stephenson, Michigan
Andrew and
Gatate Harris
Florence Fiesta
Mra
Jong Chancey
Stephenson
Michigan
Misa Esther Hurtis
Spokane
Kiwanis Club
Clyde Segrest Dothan
Malvern
Als
Baby
Lie i
Dringers
Ante
A Yh Nye Othe Muire
Vivian “Went
Ant Dorothy Ingee
Eelleg Ie
Sernices
Drake
House
Norman Harn
Morgan County
Phembers
Aroun
Bate
Brookley
J.C. Calhoun
Meadows
Cohummbus
Fravia Yeu
Peete
E. Meadows
Colurt
Grondehna
Wright G
Sara J
Deese
Sarah Jane Deese
Christian Home Church
Chuoi
Newton Route Two
A. D. Whisden
Johnson Funeral Home
Dease
Stewage
Barbour Coiry
Newton Rouse
Mae
Sarah Scott
Fannie Mae Turner
Hertford
D.D.T
Southern Airmotive, Inc
Napier Field
Mr. Weber
Tha Alsifame Basking Company
Fetier
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