Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
J W Cooke, longtime Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council executive, leaves for Greer South Carolina to enter private business after four years. Robert C McRight of Decatur to succeed Cooke, starting Sept 1, and has five years in professional scouting, currently assistant scout executive of the Tennessee Valley council. Sgt Richard R Girling of Napier Field and Pfc Alfred Parrish, 404 North Alice, both in the 31st Dixie Division at Fort Benning, led their companies in M 1 rifle firing. Girling scored 176 of 200 for Company B First Battalion 200th Infantry. Parrish led Headquarters Company with 172. Both will receive expert rifle medals. Pfc James C Thomas of Headland scored 176 and will also receive an expert medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cooke
Southeast
Richard R. Girling
Napier Field
Pfe
Alfred Parrish
North Alice Street
31St
Fort Benning
Girling
200Th Infantry
31St National Guard
Pfc
Parrish
James C.thomas
Headland
Causes of deaths and local civic updates in Dothan area
Causes of deaths in Houston County last month include cerebral hemorrhage nine and heart disease several. Wiregrass Fat Hog show rules for November 16 are printed with classifications and prizes. 4-H and FFA groups eligible for the show. A city paving ordinance for 23 Dothan streets passes. protest hearing set August 31. project cost about 256000. A 27 year old Dothan man, Marvin Hammonds, was injured when his car door opened, the vehicle overturned on Enterprise highway. another occupant, Ralph Trawick, uninjured. damages about 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Chamber of Commerce
Selden Baliey
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Future Homemakers Association
Dothan
Jim Brennan
The
Eagle
Marvin DD. Hammonds
Shirley Street
Ralph Trawick
Hammonds
Enterprise Highway
Embassy staff sergeant charged with assault on Soviet citizen
A sergeant attached to the embassy was charged with criminal assault against a Soviet citizen. The embassy did not permit him to appear in court on rounds. though not a diplomat, he was part of the ambassador's staff and thus claimed immunity.
Alabamians Survive Air Crash In Kansas
TOPEKA Kansas AP An Air Force board investigates a B-17 crash killing five crewmen and injuring others after takeoff from Topeka Air Base on a routine photographic mission Survivors include Birmingham Alabama man and Langdale Alabama sergeant The bomber of the 55th reconnaissance wing crashed into a hay field barn and walnut grove in a 450 yard path marking the wing as newly awarded the Air Force safety pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Air Force Board of
Air Force
James M. Poole
Los Angeles
Dewey R. Laney
Amarillo
Tex
William E. Schlachter
Norwalk
Ohio
Leo L. Lee
Laveta
Colo
Charles W. Milliken
Mapleton
Minn
Wills W. Allison
Birmingham
Ala
James W. Ward
Langdale
55Th Reconnaissance
Spaatz Predicts Atomic War After 1952 If Any War
Gen Carl Spaatz retired air force chief of staff tells Life magazine that a post-1952 war with Russia would likely begin with an atomic bomb raid on the United States. He notes Soviet heavy industry must grow to support airpower and that Russia may have atomic bombs in quantity by year end 1952, while early conflict could see orthodox large‑army warfare due to industrial limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
America
Carl Spaatz
Air Force
Soviet Union
Spaatz
Life Magazine
General Spaatz
Fort Myers Jaycees Go On Trial For Stealing House
Nearly 200 Fort Myers Jaycees face trial for allegedly taking a building from the former Page Army Airfield. Judge Jack Shearer set noon hearings in the city park as the courtroom was too small. City Inspector Bert Pinkston swore out a warrant. President George Whitehurst was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myers
Truc
Page Army Airfield
Bert Pinkston
George Whitehurst
Jaycees
Shearer
The
Civic Theatre Group May Be Formed Here
A meeting to organize a civic theatre group will be held at the City Auditorium in Dothan Wednesday at 7 50 p m Dr H B Belmar said He is a veteran of theatre and urged all interested to attend Manuscripts of Broadway plays including The Voice of the Turtle Life With Father To Remember Mama Dear Ruth Village Green They Too Shall Pass Beyond The Horizon and Georgie Washington Slept Here are available for production here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
City Auditorium
H. B. Belmar
Belmar
St. Joseph
Little Theatre
Father
Mama
Ruth
Georgie Washington
Machine heads for a long journey to Saudi Arabia
An oil driller from El Reno plans to take a washing machine and his wife on a long voyage to Saudi Arabia. The tale, told by a veteran Oklahoma writer, recalls a bygone era and the spread of American goods abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Reno
Okla
Saud
Arabia
Public Debt and Federal Spending in 1920s
The passage outlines a snapshot of U S government finances with figures on national debt at about 253 billion dollars and interest costs around 5.25 billion this year. It compares defense, foreign aid, veterans benefits, and federal services to 1920 budgets, noting rising national income and per capita government costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Treasury
Dixiecrats Predict Victory in Southern Electoral Votes
Seay says the Dixiecrats aim to win electoral votes in Texas Louisiana Arkansas Georgia Florida South Carolina Alabama Mississippi and Mississippi for Thurmond. They also target North Carolina Virginia and Tennessee while planning to raise 1 million dollars and file signatures to appear on Kentucky and Nevada ballots. He doubts Wallace can win any electoral votes and hints at campaign speakers possibly entering Truman's home state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Seay
Dixiecrats
Kentucky
Nevada
Missouri
Truman
Price cures and credit clamp forecast by Truman
President Truman outlined anticipated price controls and tighter credit to curb spending amid scarce goods. Nine Federal Reserve banks raised rediscount rates to one and a half percent, signaling higher borrowing costs for banks and slower consumer loans.
Unclear fragmentary report on escape and figures
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a chaotic scene involving a Mrs Rosenkine and references to a Russian consulate, a Doser charger, names like Steve Dens and Pal, and scattered phrases about a date, location, and fear. The text is largely indecipherable with many broken words and misplaced letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenkine
Steve
Ata
New York
Asa
Ted Die
Biel
Steve Ade
Probation Revoked Four Months Before Expiry
Collis Couch, identified in court records as the Houston County man convicted of false pretense, had a four year probation begun after that conviction. He appealed a two year penitentiary sentence from 1944. the appeal was denied and probation began January 13 1945. This month he was found in Geneva County guilty of driving while intoxicated and carrying a pistol without a permit. Circuit Judge D C Halstead ruled the probation terms had been violated and ordered the two year sentence to be served. Couch is jailed in Houston County awaiting transfer to the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Collis Couch
Walt Cameron
Couch
Geneva County
D. C. Halstead
Russian teacher hurt in consulate incident sparks tense visit
Mrs. Kosenkina remains in serious condition with multiple fractures after an incident at the consulate. Lomakin may seek another hospital for a Russian nurse observer, while hospital officials cite bed shortages. The vice consul questions whether all parties acted correctly and notes she did not want visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chepurnykh
Lomakiy
E. J. Tedden
Lomakin
Ruszalan
Russia
Osenkina
Pennover
Husky Barbara Kay Stephens Weighs 76 Wounds in Memphis
Barbara Kay Stephens, a husky child in Memphis, sits with an album of pictures and comments Ya never believe it. She weighs 76 wounds and has a history of extreme weight changes since birth, including a dramatic drop to 3 ounces ten years ago before she began treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Barbara Kay Stephens
Barbara Kay
Barbara Rae
Before Marriage The Wise Virgin Foresees Marriage
Dorothy Dix urges that engagement should weigh three questions: the self, the chosen man, and marriage itself. She warns many brides neglect temper control and shared sacrifice, warning that ideal happiness requires will to endure poverty, restraint, and compromise. The piece contrasts expectations with reality, noting spouses often pursue personal pleasure and clash over tastes, finances, and household rules.
WHO Survey Highlights Insulin Demand Worldwide
Preliminary WHO findings show growing global need for insulin amid rising diabetes cases. The study notes supply and storage challenges, especially refrigeration for pancreatic extracts used in insulin production, with many regions lacking refrigeration and manufacturing capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
World Health Organization
WHO
Superstitions and myths dispelled by skeptical notes
A skeptical survey debunks popular beliefs from mirrors breaking to seven year cycles and Friday avoidance. It cites Norse and Teutonic lore, double meanings of luck, and questions about dog behavior, the two dollar bill curse, and umbrella opening while noting scientists and experts challenge common superstitions.
Senators Clash Over Spy Ring Hearings In Washington
In Detroit Senator Ferguson charged President Truman with overreacting to the spy ring hearings as he defended the committee. Currie and White testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee amid a crowded hearing room. Bentley and Whittaker Chambers accused several officials of aiding the ring, while Currie and White denied all charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samarin
Michael Ivanovitch
House
Washington
Rep
Karl Mundt
South Dakota
House un-American Activities Committee
New York
United States
Detroit
Ferguson
R-Mich
Truman
Senate
Mr. Truman
Currie and White
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Whittaker Chambers
Rnil
Currie
White
Ihrough
Roosevelt
Harvard
the Treasury
Miss Bentley
China
Hhe
Patterson
N. Gregory Silvermaster
Silvermaster
Board of Economic Warfare
Silver Masters
Waite
Ulman
31st Division To Be First Called To Duty
In Columbus Georgia Maj. Gen. A G Paxton announced the 31st Division or Dixie Division seen by Alabama and Mississippi will be among the first called to action during an emergency. The call comes as the unit closes a two week encampment near Fort Benning with Governor James E. Folsom of Alabama and Lt. Gov. Sam Pan, Mississippi in attendance along with adjutants general and state lawmakers. The division is one of twelve regular Army National Guard units on priority status, and Paxton notes Alabama received priority for every one of its troupes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
National Guard
Alabama
Mississippi
A. G. Paxton
31St
Dixie Division
Benning
Paxton
James E. F
Samkin
Miss
Jar. Saliba
Som
Ali
Livestock market updates across Georgia Alabama yields varied quotes
Livestock arrivals around 550 cattle 500 hogs and 450 hogs at eight Georgia and Alabama packing plants. Hog market steady with 50 cent per hundredweight change. prices ranged for barrows and gilts 240-270 lb 26-27 dollars, over 270 lbs 23-25.50 dollars, 140-160 lbs 23 dollars, 120-2 19-22 dollars. Cattle and calves prices shown for steers heifers and stockers with weekly and daily totals, with calves and hogs. market activity described as strong to 50 or more, with mixed gains and declines across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
USDA
Georgia
Alabama
Montgomery Markie Montgomery
Mkt News
Corr
Reuters
Corn mystery attributed to Dr Stephens farm
A fragment describes corn gathered and weighed with guidance to locate Dr Stephens farm near the north of the railroad. J N Stephens notes many witnesses from Dothan and around the country credited Dr Stephens. Rudders planned to investigate when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stephens
Dothan
Dr. S
J. N. Stephens
Rudders
Soviet Court Order Sparks Diplomatic Tug of War
The Soviet ambassador and State Department clash over a New York court order involving consul general Mrs. Kosenkina. A temporary victory is narrowed by her injury and transfer to a New York hospital, with renewed tension over whether she will be returned to Russia and who will protect her.
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Smith
Lin
Ander S. Panyushkin
Depa
New York Su
New York
Kosenkina
State Department
Prince Tymeena Bid Clarified In Local Chertll Note
A fragmentary notice mentions Prince Tymeena Bid in an unclear chertll message. The readable words indicate a bidding or valuation context but lack full details or context to confirm the action, participants, or location. Further text would clarify the event and parties involved.
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