Houston Jury Indicts Lead Suspects in Election Irregularities
Defendants facing multiple indictments tied to a Houston jury inquiry into irregularities in a Democratic primary and county elections. Indictments include bribery and inducement to commit felonies against Cameron, Burkett, and others. Trials scheduled for September and October with related charges against registrars and precinct workers.
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Sia
Thraaven
Houston
Tebadlog
Oir
Ora
Dorket
Swins
Board of Revenue
Cameron
Ralph Cameron
Ul Board of Revenue
Carl B. Burkett
Berit
Gritty
Registrars
W. Gwaliney
Fraud ring arrests two Georgia men and a New Orleans youth
Police arrested three men identified as Robert S and Marvin Brown of Georgia and Sidney Kurtis Walter Scott of New Orleans in a case involving fake money inscriptions and theft from about 25 people. Detectives Herring Strickland and officers Cherry and Shale assisted in the probe as the suspects denied knowledge of the scheme.
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Roberts
Marvin Brown
Bus
Sidney Kurtius Walter Scott
New Orleans
Eddie D. Kelley
Dolhon
Igh
Georgia
Weil
Herring
E. 1
Strick Nd
James E. Cherry
Clarence Shale
Joe
County law tightens to curb thefts and vagrancy
Three suspects and a white man were arrested early Saturday as county authorities prepared for a weekend crackdown. Chief Draughon and Sheriff Farmer ordered enforcement of anti loitering and vagrancy laws amid a wave of thefts, with patrols active at 4 and 5 am. New arrests included John Hilson and officers noted several named patrolmen.
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J. FE. Draughon
Houston
Farmer
John Hilson
Sat
George
Buster Cutis
Fred Tankerslay
Clar- Werks
Reserve Stocks Of Poison Release For Wiregrass Worm Battle
State authorities rush four planes and trainloads of poison to peanut country to combat the Seanut worm. Entomologists identify the pest as velvety caterpillar, with life stages from egg to larva to moth, each cycle repeating the damage. The image shows the larval stage and growth, while the worm’s other life stages are harmless.
Beetle fight gets 120000 pounds poison dust released
The State Commissioner of Agriculture announced 120000 pounds of poison dust released from reserves at Florala Mobile and Beatrice. The material, to aid the federal state cooperative program against the white fringed beetle, will be available to combat peanut worm devastation. An American Airlines plane rushed 100000 pounds of cryolliv to the area as growers report worm damage rising. Centered in the peanut belt, losses threaten Southeast Alabama Northwest Florida and Southwest Georgia with crop value around 150000.
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Rland
Joe N. Poole
Florala
Mobile
Beatrice
George Morrow
Greenwood Products Company
Cruceville
Fla
American Airlines
Department of Agriculture
Resea
C. M. Ling
Hotston County
Jesse Forrester
Dothsn-Ashford
Forrester
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Wiregrass Motorcade Seeks South Alabama Livestock Site
A Wiregrass motorcade will press for a South Alabama livestock ring site at a Montgomery hearing of the selecting committee. Delegations from Wiregrass communities plan to present resolutions endorsing the region’s claim. The hearing, set for August 27, will consider three state sites with an estimated total funding of 50 000 dollars for three new rings and related facilities.
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Montgomery
South Alabama
Colin Cum
Arthur Johnson
Dothan Chamber of ‘Commerce
Dothan Chamber
Alabama
Iowa
Ite Furdlst Ag
Armpitheater
AMT
Army To Call Few From Houston As Draft Resumes
Houston County Selective Service Board No. Two chief Charles L. Jackson said only a small number of local men will be inducted when the draft holiday ends. Nationally about 25,000 men are to be called, with most already examined and ready for induction. The draft holiday aimed to test recruiting effectiveness as voluntary enlistments lagged and the War Department prepared to rely again on selectives.
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Houston County
Charles L. Jackson
Cir
Selective Service Board
Jackson
Diralt
Treen
Congress
Army
Navy
War Department
Selective Service Boards
Area Gets Share Guard Units In Reactivation
Alabama National Guard announces reactivation with units stationed in Dothan and other cities. First Battalion Headquarters and Detachment units of the 200th Infantry Regiment outlined, with activation dates beginning June and September 1946 and completion planned for 1947.
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Alabama National Guard
Dothan
George L. Cleere
Alabama National Guards and
Activa
Ion Daten
Cleere
200Th Infantry Regiment
Ozark
Enterprise
M83rd Field Artillery Battalion
Sarmson
Seta Field Artillery Battalion
Troy
93Rd Field Artillery
Elba
Home Builders Warned To Check First On Services
City Light and Water Department warned builders in Dathan to verify water and electric service availability before starting construction. Officials cited costly, avoidable delays when supply lines are not confirmed, noting the city extends power and water only where feasible and requires deposits if installation costs exceed estimated three year revenue.
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Dathan
City Light and Water
Wght and
Warn Superly Lines
Coe
Five Hundred Children Start School In Fall
About 500 six year olds in Do tani and Houston County prepare for their first day of school this fall. Parents busy with last minute shopping and noted preparations as children anticipate meeting teachers, friends, and new routines.
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Big Adventure
Jon Conkle
Dotani
Houston County
Falingul Pets Airet
In & Cort
Walt
Dewildermant
Penella
Kelp
Grammmar
Two Hundred Negroes and Whites Clash in Swedesboro
Disturbance erupted when Black patrons entered a restaurant auction normally open to whites in Swedesboro New Jersey. Police collected a pistol from an officer and dispatched state troopers from Woodstown and headquarters in Trenton. The Gloucester County sheriff closed taverns and tavern-areas as authorities moved to quell tension.
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Andre
Negros
Swedenboro
South Jersey
Warty Woodstown
Woodstown
Trenton
Gloucester County
Health Unit Workers Launch Sanitation Campaign Citywide
Health officials Dr Beier and Graver Khorter announce a sanitation and clean-up drive across Fauston County. They describe city alleys as dirty and unsafe, with breeding sites and debris noted. The effort aims to improve hygiene and curb disease, urging residents to cooperate and keep areas clean.
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Graver Khorter
Fauston
Beier
Avery
Denias
Vine
Chen
Austria Iran Views Sought On Treaty Draft
The European peace conference voted 15 to 8 to invite Austria to present its views on the treaty draft. Support came from Britain and the United States, while several nations opposed the move amid tensions over South Tyrol. Russia criticized the move as a tactic to discredit Austria.
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Austria
Iran
Louk Nevin Paris
Aistria
Hein
United Stats
Santetnay de Albumin
Mexico
Egypt
Avatria
South Tyrol
Houston Farmer Uses Boat To Gather Corn
A sixty five year old farmer of the Gordon Star Soute, M Mathews, used a borrowed boat to salvage corn crops drowned by heavy rains from July 1 to Aug. Waters rose high in Mouston County, delaying harvest. Mathews paddled the boat with his nine year old daughter Evelyn helping as rains stalled work and flooded fields.
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Beyon
Dathan
Rowan
Mouston
M. Mathewa
Gordon Star
Mathews
Sistghner
Evelyn Mathews
Mr. Mathews
Decontro Group To Act Tuesday
In four days of public hearings the powerful new decontrol board weighs price policy for meat daily products and water. The 50 million dollar fund overseen by the Office of Price Administration will guide whether any product stays free of price controls and how to handle supply and rationing questions.
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Edwin B
Harkingun Ashington
Powerfut New Decontrol Board
Congrerng Inter
Office of Price Adminis
Lemtint
Hitler Channel Strategy Revealed by German Documents
The article reports on captured German documents detailing Hitler's plan to dominate the English coast through nocturnal operations. It notes Goering’s and others roles, the aim to delay Allied invasion and protect naval assets, and cites a US prosecutor’s coverage of the material.
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Wiliam F&f. McMenamin
Prean Slaff
Wallington
Adolf Hitler
England
Evertas Aly
Julce Koburt
Jachown
U.S
Freheer
Mays
Bea
Thor
Bees Herman Goerhagge
Hitler
State Awards Road Contracts for Wiregrass Area
The State Highway Department announced two road contracts in Wiregrass counties. Henry and Yourton counties receive a project near Jenny and Henry counties with an estimated cost of 119 050 dollars. Clyde G Mite of Birmingham oversees base course and surface treatment on the Blue Springs to Acieville stretch, with a reported bid and subcontractor details.
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Jenny County
Henry and
Yourton Countien
Menry County
Bane
Blue Springs
Aciieville
Clyde G
Birmingham
Henry
Houstop
Houston Voting Machines Rented For Gadsden City
The Board of Key ene approved renting twelve Houston voting machines to the City of Gadsden for a one day September election. The cost of transport will be shared by parties, with plans to bid for future rentals and potential purchase discussed.
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Houston
Gadsden
Hawnten Cautty'r
Gedsden
Board of
Keyene
Probate Lade Banon
Payoes
Wart Ioagd
Marilee Petry Calhoun Yated
Ares
Te Fempany “Hat
Vets Quest Guidance Centers Aid Adjusting Needs
Veterans explore VA guidance centers for benefit adjustments and guidance on claims. The report notes nationwide availability and aims to help vets understand the process and eligibility through the VA program and related outreach events.
Tornado Strikes in Minnesota Big Toll Feared
A devastating tornado struck a tourist camp near Mankato Minnesota injuring many and killing at least five. The twister hit at 6 43 pm CST destroying 422 cabins and flinging residents onto nearby railroad tracks. Names include Ed Wold and Ronald J Wirle with registry at the camp reported. Rescue teams scrambled to hospitals to treat the injured as the storm damaged the area.
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Wenty Schwetekert
Bio Earth
Anid
Wim
Depuy
Ed Wold
Nru Bulniece
Soverst
Salon
Wold
Ant “Thern
Bheriff
Frank Gord
Ronald J. Wirle
Munkito
Jadger
CST
Mane Tutta
Omaha
McCarvey Seeks Primary Backing Boswell Amendment
McCarvey maps campaign to back Boswell amendment and calls for a special primary on September 24 with runoff if needed. He urges tighter registration laws to limit Newro participation and party influence while aiming to elect Roland Ro Falk in Gov. Eva County and James A. Ware in the Fourth District.
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McCarvey
MOBI
Ata
Geaver
Apecil Prinney Ba
Borwell Amendmant
Rod Xuy
Keeton
McGarvey
Tata
Alabama
Jamies A. Ware
Fourth District
Joseph Hi
Sant
Jentha Baxley Injured In Night Park Intersection Accident
Jentha Baxley an eighty year old man was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Appletree and Menton streets in RovuCe WY. He suffered head and facial injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Police reported the driver appeared intoxicated and was charged. detective staff continue the investigation.
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Jentha Baxley
Polen
Vyanson
Daher
Ceer
Vinon
Werrire
Appletree
Menton Street
Baxley
Herrire
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Freeman
Augusta
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