Wounded Negro Released On Bond
Seriously injured from knife cuts, Cemer Kelly, a Dothan Negro, was freed on bond today from the Houston County jail where he had been held since yesterday on an assault to murder charge. The arrest warrant was sworn by Albert Vickers who alleged Kelly cut him after a four man argument at Five Points. Kelly said he was a bystander and defended his brother during the fight. he claimed he was cut by an unidentified Negro.
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Cemer
Kelly
Houston County
Albert Vickers
Vickers
Col Bradley Dies Won Four Derby Victories in Horse Fame
Col R Bradley renowned as the only thoroughbred owner to win the Kentucky Derby four times. He died at Idle Palm Farm in Lexington at age nearly 80 after two years of poor health. Survived by sister Mrs Catherine Bailey secretary Thomas Bohne and physician Dr Fred Franklin.
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Lexington
R. Bradley
Idlepa Farm
Oradlay
West Pali Beach
Fla
Catherine B. Bailey
Thomas Bohne
Fred Franklin
Creel Granted Four Day Leave to Miami on Personal Business
Hubert Creel assistant Houston County agent received a four day leave to go to Miami Florida for personal business. He is expected to resume duties here the last of the week according to County Agent C M Ling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Creel
Houston County
Miami
Fla
Creel
C. M. Ling
Enlists in Navy Roy Hall Accepted for Enlistment
Roy Washington Hall of Slocomb has been accepted by the Dothan Naval Recruitee for enlistment in the U S Navy. The former serviceman reenlisted as a baker third class and was sent to Charleston South Carolina for assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Washington Hall
Slocomb
Dothan Naval Recruitee
U. Navy
Hall
Charleston
S. C
Chapman Discharged From Navy After 7244 Months
Abner R. Chapman, BMI c, son of Mr and Mrs J E Chapman of Geneva, has been discharged from the Navy after 7244 months service. The Memphis public relations office announced the man served 30 months in the Atlantic and Pacific areas and participated in one major engagement.
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Abner R. Chapman
BMI c
J. E. Chapman
Geneva
Navy
Memphis
Wiregrass Area Backs Montgomery Coliseum Site
The Wiregrass region shows strong support for Montgomery as the site of Alabama’s largest coliseum. Delegates from Crenshaw Escambia Mobile Coffee Geneva Dale Henry and Houston counties attended the Montgomery hearing. Wiregrass resolutions aim to influence the selecting committee on August 26 with a detachment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Arthur H. Johnson
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Johnson
Houston County
Crenshaw
Escambia
Mobile
Coffée
Geneva
Dale
Henry
Houston
Chamber
South Alabama Ring
Average Food Bill Highest Since 1920
Washington (UP) agricultural department marketing specialists said the July food bill for the average American family was the highest since 1920, with costs rising into August though not expected to reach 1920 levels. They cited loss of government subsidies and projected $481 annual cost for a family of three based on June prices, noting only May 1943 exceeded it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
VEW to Sponsor Labor Day Dance by VFW
The Wiregrass post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars voted to sponsor a Labor Day dance next month to raise funds for the VFW building. About 60 members and guests attended the meeting, eight new members took obligations, and bingo followed the business session.
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Wiregrass Post
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Building Fund
Sacred Harp sing at Pilgrim Rest near Brinson Georgia
A Sacred Harp sing will be held Sunday at Pilgrim Rest Church six miles north of Brinson with the public invited. Singers are asked to bring song books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Restchurch
Brinson
Shelton Transferred to Tokyo for Army Service
Wayne Shelton, husband of Mrs. Alice Shelton of Ashford, is transferred from Manila to Tokyo for Army service and promoted to Staff Sergeant.
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Shelton
Wayne Shelton
Alice Shelton
Ashford
Manila
Tokyo
Negro Beating Death Report From Webster Parish
In Webster Parish Louisiana a 28 year old Negro, John C. Jones, oil refinery worker, was found dead last Thursday near Linden Two miles south of town His body showed whip like lashes and multiple bruises Jones previously was jailed on a complaint from a white woman alleging attempted entry but was released without charges The coroner said the death resulted from blows by an unknown assailant and that no clues were available The case is not yet recorded as a lynching by Tuskegee Institute pending official report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minden
ULP
Thomas Richardson
Webster Parish
John C. Jones
Linden
Richardson
Louisiana Parish
Tuskegee Institute For Negroes
Jones
O. H. Haynes
Cotton Valley
Haynes
Naval Reservists to Tour States for Recruiting
Authorization to recall Navy veterans in active reserve status to naval reserve recruiting units has been issued by naval reserve directors. A tour will enlist naval reservists for the 46 units now being activated in the district, with one officer and four enlisted men per unit. Full pay and allowances apply during the tour, which ends June 30, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserve
Dothan
Leutenant
Long range plan eyed for Palestine split by Jews and Arabs
The article reports on a proposed plan where 100000 Jewish refugees may be admitted only after a long range settlement is worked out. It details Jewish demands for a larger zone 1800 square miles control of immigration and sovereignty timelines, while Arabs oppose the high commission veto. Britain cites piracy of illegal immigration and contemplates emergency talks with Arabs and Jews, favoring separate meetings due to Arab refusal to meet with Jewish leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldman
Truman
Morrison-Grady
High Commission of
Patyssine
U.S. State Department
Britain
Palestine
United States
Whitehall
War Vets Granted Pension Increase in Alabama
A total of 40,283 veterans in Alabama will benefit from a new pension plan for discharged servicemen of World War I and World War II, granting a 20 percent increase. The increase, effective Sept 1, 1946, applies automatically to eligible veterans hospitalized or domiciled in VA facilities. no action required. Officials noted no local figures for the Wiregrass region. The national cost for the first year was estimated at 298.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Dothan
Veterans Administration
Truman
Byrnes Praises Italy Greece at Conference Hearings
Secretary of State Byrnes spoke firmly praising Italy and Greece while criticizing Slav delegates for implying democracy through aligning with the Russians. Molotov listened as Byrnes warned that equal open doors will curb exploitation and urged reciprocal friendship among nations. Masaryk challenged Hungarian portrayals of minority rights, demanding clarity on who won the war and noting Europe’s differing drafts.
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Byrnes
United States
V. M. Molotov
Italy
Greece
Russia
United Nations
Hungary
Masaryk
Gyna
Hunary
Folsom Joins Truman Officials for Short New York Trip
An associate of Folsom said the Alabaman expected only Hannegan to attend and was pleased when the President and others appeared. Folsom left today with Associate Justice Hugo Black and Sen Lister for a brief New York vacation before returning to Alabama. He had planned to go home to Cullman but accepted Black and Hit's invitation to accompany them. He spent two days in conferences with government officials including President Truman, ending with a dinner with Robert Vannevar, Postmaster General and Democratic National Chairman.
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Ment
Folsom
Hannegan
Hugo Black
Supreme Court
Sen
Lister FN
New York
Alabama
Black
Hit
Cullman
Pennsylvania Hotel
Truman
Robert Vannegen
Not a Luxury Pure Ice Cream as Wholesome Staple
The piece argues that pure ice cream is a wholesome staple rather than a luxury. It notes vitamins minerals fats proteins and carbohydrates, highlighting its special value for undernourished or run down individuals.
Wheeless Speaks on Aviation at Dothan Kiwanis Meeting
Hugh Wheeless airport manager addressed the Dothan Kiwanis Club on aviation progress and civilian flying. Oral Davie introduced him. next week Congressman George Andrews will speak. New member Charles Northcutt joined. guests included Dr. Al Sutton and Howell Johnson. September program committee members named.
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Hugh Wheeless
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Oral Davie
George Andrews
Alabama
Charles Northcutt
al Sutton
Knoxville
Tenn
Howell Johnson
Sam Stephens
Lomax Herlong
Jace Bailey
Jerome Sullivan
Puddle Jumpers Scooter Club Reorganized At City Meeting
The Scooter Club Here renamed itself the Puddle Jumpers Scooter Club and adopted the motto safety scootering. Dues drop to five cents weekly. each owner member may sponsor one non owner member. Officers named Jim Farmer president Ferrell Shanks vice president A Crawford Mosley secretary Pat Wheeless treasurer. A weekend trip to Panama City is planned with Mosley supervising. A picnic is set for Saturday at 9 am at the City Recreation Center with lunches and swimming admission provided. the picnic will be at Kelly Springs.
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Safety Scooter Club
Scdotor
Jim Farmer
Ferrell Shanks
A. Crawford Mosley
Pat Wheeless
City Recreation Center
Kelly Springs
Panama City
Mosley
Farmer’s cryptic plea as troops arrive at gate
A farmer recalls a tense Sunday when a heavy log chain blocked his lane to deter visitors. Neighbors armed their shotguns to repel intruders and 300 West Point soldiers arrived seeking “free trimmings” for their meal, prompting a bleak wish for death.
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West Point
Producers Group To Elect Board In Ashford Meeting
The Houston County Producers Association will hold its annual membership meeting in the farm market building in Ashford at 7:30 tonight. Election of a board of directors is planned, with five or nine directors to be elected per by laws. The group currently has five directors whose terms expire tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Ashford Sailor Discharged at Jacksonville Navy Center
Y3-c Collins J. Rountree of Ashford in the US Navy has been discharged from the Jacksonville Florida Naval Personnel Separation Center.
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Collins J. Rountree
USNR
Ashford
Navy
Jacksonville, Fla
Naval Personnel Separation Center
Snell to Graduate From Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Jake Randolph Snell of Midland City will join 190 candidates in Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute graduation ceremonies Saturday. He will receive a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Randolph Snell
Midland City
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
New Armor DORON for Ground to Air Pilotless Aircraft Crew
The War Department announced eighteen DORON armored jackets to be worn by a party of American scientists and crewmen prospecting for oil in Colombia. The panels use glass filament laminated plastic in Army jackets, designed by the Quartermaster Corps to resist shell fragments, distinct from standard flak suits and earlier bullet stopping cloth claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Quartermaster Corps
Jacob L. Devers
Army
War Department
No Damage Reported In Restaurant Fire
The City fire department reported a small grease caused blaze at Keith's restaurant on W Main Street yesterday. Assistant Chief Floyd Harris said there was no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Fire Department
Keith's
W. Main Street
Floyd Harris
Price controls linger on dairy and other foods
Congress kept dairy products along with grains meats cottonseed and soybeans free from price limits until August 20 before returning to June 30 maximums unless the wage stabilization board finds value in continued controls. Wirtz and Garman argue subsidies must be rolled back to meet wage problems, while Bell Mead and Dayton leaders push for preserving or dropping subsidies under pressure from inflation fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
W. Willard Wirtz
Phillip L. Garman
Wage Stabilization Board
Decontrol Board
Roy L. Thompson
Daniel W. Bell
George H. Mead
Dayton
Farm and Trade
New OPA Act Grants Board Final Say on Subsidy Payments
A new Office of Price Administration act gives the board final authority to determine subsidy payments for items restored to price controls. The policy states subsidies will be limited or restored at the board's discretion, shaping how financial support is allocated to food ration programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Fragmented notice from archival issue about term Camila
A partial OCR fragment mentions a term Camila with a name Saree and a claim of a direct lie. Readable context is limited, unclear dates or organizations, and no resolvable action or outcome is shown. Further text needed for a complete summary.
Cotton market brief shows fluctuating open high low close quotes
New York and New Orleans cotton quotes appear with multiple figures for May July and October contracts. The data list includes opening highs lows and closes with several stray alphanumeric tokens interspersed, suggesting an OCR fragment from a futures market page.
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New York
New Orleans
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Dothan Frozen Foods
W. Crawford
Louisiana
Naval Reservists
Wheeless
Kiwanis Meeting
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Producers Group
SNELL
Cherry
N. Foster
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Hoop
Swift Premium
Hormel
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