Wiregrass Life Notes: From Driving Charge to Marines
Cross sections from Wiregrass life report a driving charge against Chester A. Graham after a minor accident at St Rodgews and Crawford Streets, one injured, bond set. Other items include Marines Pvt Edwin B. Peters at Parris Island, Pte Thopis F. Turman in Osaka, and Mandy A. Jordan at Eglin Field. Also notes on civic affairs, a burglary at a West North Street shop, and speed enforcement.
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Chester A. Graham
St. Rodgews
Crawford
Luthar Young Clestman
Dothan
Jordan
Eglin
T. Set
Mandy A. Jordan
KA. Jordan
East Laffayette Street
Eglin Field Air Forcs Base
Florida
Bishops Named Without Red In Slovakia Sunday
Vatican sources report two new prelates named as titular bishops in Slovakia this Sunday without government approval, intensifying the church state clash in Czechoslovakia. Both prelates reportedly loyal to Archbishop Josef Beran, with steps said to avoid government scrutiny under prewar agreements.
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Associated Press
Prague
Slovakia
Czechoslovakia
Josef Beran
Vatican
Rupata
Marshal Tlto
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Tito
Communist Information Bureau
Computorim
Rome
Albania
Greece
Aucraitias
Berlin
Helmstedt
Avin
Guarde
Higher Soviet
Germany
U.S
Joan J. McCroy
Winston Churchill
Beltzin
Western Germany
Council of Europe
Yat- Meg
Strasbourg
Churchill
China
Kanhsien
Mrs Kasenkina Sees Communism's Defeat On Jump Anniversary
New York report recalls Oksana Kasenkina marking one year since her leap to freedom from a Russian consulate building. She planned Ukrainian Greek Catholic church services and thanked for escape while rejecting return to the Soviet Union. The article also mentions astronomical facts about Jupiter and the sun.
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New York
Oksana Stepancens Kasenkina
Soviet Union
Des. Kasenkina
Russia
Jernigan trial ends in jury verdict after dramatic testimony
In Houston County court yesterday jurors returned a verdict after a tense session. The defendant Jernigan appeared in Army uniform during verdict deliberations while the girl described being attacked by Jernigan and his teeth. Spectators filled the courtroom until Judge Halstead reopened the room for the verdict. Circuit Solicitor Keener Baxter and Special Prosecutor Harry K. Martin led the prosecution. In a separate case Evora Davis pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter over her husband Joan L. Davis death and received four years with potential probation.
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Jernigan
Halstead
Keener’ 8Axley
Harry K. Martin
Evora Davis
Joan L. Davis
Jol
Criminal’ Court
Houston County
Miss Mitchell Guided by Fame From Gone With The Wind
Miss Mitchell, once a writer for the Atlanta Journal Sunday Magazine, gained worldwide fame with Gone With The Wind in 1936. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize, sold millions, and was translated into many languages. The film starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh premiered with Mayor Hartfield among attendees. Mitchell has since led Red Cross efforts, while balancing health and family duties as the writer’s husband faced a year bedbound after a heart attack. Reading proofs damaged her eyesight, requiring long periods in a dark room.
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Miss Mitchell
Atlanta
Clark Gable
Vivien Leith
Red Cross
Reade
Marah Wagon
The
Georgia Power Co
GWIW
Williams Escapes Brutal Detention and Seeks Work in Chicago
An affidavit from Mrs. Dannie Coleman of Detroit notes Williams faced severe abuse at a Mare prison camp where guards beat him for alleged lies. His thumb was fractured, medical aid denied, and fellow inmates warned against water trips. after escaping he reached Chicago with steady work, and he is married.
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Atmare
Weil
Willams
Chicago
Dannie Coleman
Detroit
Montgomery
Magbe
Net
Alabama Senate Advances Several Bills in Constitutional and Budget Moves
The Senate approved a constitutional amendment to let the Governor issue up to 909,000 in bonds for public capital construction, repayable from the general fund over ten years. It also set pay raises for circuit judges to 7.5 thousand dollars and for circus workers to 3 thousand, increased per diem for state employees to 7 dollars, and amended mileage allowances, with the measure returning to the House for concurrence after trimming mileage by one cent. Senator Joe Langan of Mobile argued the measure would not disenfranchise, only affecting ghosts or longtime out-of-state residents.
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Eles
Joe Langan
Mobile
Senate
Kewice
House
New York Cotton Prices Steady Amid Quiet Trading
New York cotton futures near midday show unchanged to modestly lower moves across contracts. Oct and Dec listings hover around 20.85 to 20.86, while May and July 2085 readings indicate subdued activity amid a calm market session in both New York and New Orleans.
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New York
New Orleans
Banks Woman Jailed a Death Of Husband
A 38 year old mother of two shot her husband four times as he slept in their Banks area home. Loly Mae Spivey was jailed on murder charges in Troy after Macon Spivey, 40, was killed. She said they argued after returning from a movie and that he threatened and she was afraid. Both were active in church work and residents for 18 years. Their children are a 6 year old girl and a 1 year old boy.
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Spivey
Reeves
Gil
Livestock market reports from several arrival yards
USDA livestock arrivals list 700 to 1,000 hogs at plants in Albany Columbus Merial trie Thomasville Titton Ga Dothan Ala Jacksonville Tallahassee Fla. Hog prices steady to weak with varied quotations for different weights and grades. Cattle week receipts about 235. market slow to steady with steers up to 3.00 higher and cows steady to strong. calves and stockers show mixed results across weights. Price ranges reflect regional markets and Friday comparisons.
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Ahumaovinue
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Méaltrie
Thomasvillé
Titton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery
Mkt
Flight emergency prompts quick evac and fire on plane
Passengers exit rapidly as number three exit and a failed hydraulic system trap the main door. Miss Donellian urges an emergency exit, directing 17 New York City travelers and four Boston-originated passengers to safety. Fire fan spreads after two doors jam, pilots pull back throttles as flames ignite the gasoline laden fuselage. Police mobilize ambulances and responders, everyone survives with aid.
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Fevarsk
Francis A. Hines
Vana's Tragic End At Central Georgian Tracks
A fragmented report notes a fatal incident on the Central of Georgian tracks involving a person named Vana. The garbled text references drinking companions and an evening event preceding the train collision, but details are unclear.
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Vana
Deaths: Mrs Dollie Geetings Greenwood
Mrs Dollie Culver Geetings eight nixed Greenwood died last night at home after illness of two months. Former Houston County resident moved to Greenwood about 18 months ago. Survived by two sons W J Culver Greenwood and B C Culver Seville Fla. daughter Mrs Cora Deess Cottonwood. two sisters Mrs Will Faulk Cottonwood and Mrs Killa Hutt Apopka Fla. 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Last rites Sunday 4 p.m. at Liberty Church officiated by Rev Aiken Etheridge. Ward Wilson Funeral Home of Dothan directing burial in church cemetery.
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Dollie C. Geetings
Greenwood
Dollie Culver Geetings
Frs
Houston County
Geetings
Aiken’ Etheridge
Wilson
Geatings
W. J. Culver
B.C Culver
Seville
Cora Deess
Cottonwood
Will Faulk
Killa Hutt
Apopka
Vandenberg Outlines Strategic Bombing and Soviet Threat
Vandenberg and Defense officials press for active United States participation with other Western nations to deter Soviet aims. They advocate significant atomic bomb stockpiles and B-36 capability, while worried Joint Chiefs face oversight limits on strategic plans. Congressional moves seek to expand military aid, minimum wage, and school health spending amid broader Cold War tensions.
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Qomities
Carl Vinson
D-Ge
Vandenberg
Joint Chiefs of
Statf
Adm
Louis Denfeld
Navy
Omar Bradley
Army
Cirqitmind
Joint Chiefs
Russia
United States
Erma
Defense
Air Force
Strategic Air Command
Curlis E LeMay
Baé
AMA
Andrew J. Blennilter
D-Wis
American Medical
James W. Hunt
Tanforan
John Maragon
Hove Voreiga Attales
Ross
James P. Richards
John M. Vorys
Truman
Richards
Forte
Raverinn
Senate
Senate faces changes in wage law coverage and definitions
The Senate bill would raise the hourly minimum to 75 cents and expand coverage to about 1,000,000 more workers, while redefining who is covered to include only indispensable workers. Officials from the Wage-Hour Administration said lawmakers may not fully grasp what the House bill entails, signaling potential court disputes over the phrase indispensable workers and the scope of protection.
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Senate
Luis Foute
Housa Pit
ICC approves partial rail rate increase to offset costs
The ICC ruled a 8 percent total rail rate rise, with 5 percent already in effect from January and a further 4 percent added, after considering a 12 percent petition from operators. Railroads seek to cover rising operating costs and fund postwar improvements while seeking efficiency to reduce future needs.
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ICC
Traipo
Farm prices vary with supply and demand
The text notes many products move independently of others due to supply and demand. Grains, potatoes, dairy, cotton, and oilseeds often sell below parity due to oversupply, while meat animals tend to fetch above parity and general farm prices as they remain in demand. Pittsburgh’s six mountain railways carry 21,000 fares annually.
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Pittsburgh
Clark Nomination Clears Group for Senate Vote
Washington United Press report says the Senate Judiciary Committee favored Tom C. Clark’s nomination to the Supreme Court by a 9 to 2 vote. Republican critics pressed Clark on Attorney General duties while Democratic support cited Clark’s qualifications and judicial experience.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Tom C. Clark
Supreme Court
Armaatien
Een Howard
McGrath
Shark
Repuiblican
Clark
Ferg Non
Gush
Deena
Kearney
Youth Rally Set At Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church hosts a youth rally led by Jon Patterson a Dothan student in charge of worship. The rally supports a larger Youth Revival from August 22 to September 4 inviting all ages, with youth leaders including Fercel Griswold Ed Hinson Max Morris and J C Lewin and Haroig Cumbie elected youth pastor during revival week.
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First Baptist Church
Jon Patterson
Dothan
Anq Fercelt Griswold
Enterprise
Ed Hinson
Max Morris
J. C. Lewin
Tethan
Haroig Cumbie
Pensacola Jewelry Store Looted In Glass Cutting Burglary
Pensacola police report no new leads in a glass cutting burglary at the Elsbesh Jewelry Company. The thief quietly removed a panel and stole watches and diamonds valued around $5,000, with the incident observed during patrol checks. Owner Eugene Elebosh said the loss is insured. The second item mentions wild pigs on the Bahamas.
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Pensacola
Elsbesh Jewelry Company
Chie George
White
Eugene Elebosh
Negro Surrenders After Days of Hunt by Posse
In GRAY COURT, D. C., Willie Junior Tolbert, 33, a Black man pursued for two days by a large search party, surrendered to sheriff deputies. He had reportedly forced his way into a nearby home, coerced a young woman and her male companion during a two hour drive, and attempted rape twice. he was sent to a penitentiary in Columbia after surrender.
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Gray Court
D. C
Hite
Willie Junior
Tolbert
Devby
Sherrie W. EL “Buukargy
Greenwood County
Greenwood
Colum- John
Ashmore
Tia
Arta
Necro
J. Cal White
Greenwod
Planetary Orbit Says Lamites Plan That Year
Observers quote Lamites discussing numbers of arrivals and a Jupiter orbit claim. The dialogue mentions a headquarters and a planetary context while referencing a time frame of about twelve years.
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Japan
Thopis F. Turman
Grover Turman
Opp
Signin Army
Osake
Meridith
Marina
Altrxway Prentice
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Navel Training Center
San Diego
Calle
Maurice Johnson
H. B. Johnson
Dov
Than
Troy State Teachers College
Johnson
Bng
Speeder
Alang Dothan
Chamber of Commercy
Alto V. Lee
Chamber
West North Strect Negro
John D. Griffin
James Lewry
Olt
Neuro
Coset
Imosphere
Jupiter
TSG
Mr. Water
Alabama Tanking Company
Foster St. Deitas
Banks
Patmmsham
Rent Pitt
Baptist Church
Pensacola Burglar Loots Jewelry Store
Namie Bahama Islands
Saas Fe
Eth' Coe
D.D.T
Southern Airmotive, Inc
Napier Fields
Als
Clyde Segrest Dothan
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