Truman to pressure Congress on admitting displaced people
President Truman plans January recommendations to admit refugees from Europe and push Congress to accept a fair share of the 3 billion homeless by war. Miller and Carusi will draft legislative language, with tours to Europe and South America to study resettlement options. administration emphasizes responsibility but seeks congressional action.
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John L. Steele
Washington
USP
Truman
Congress
United States
George C. Marshall
U. S
Watson
Miller
Federal Security Administrator
Ugo Carusi
State Department
Senate
Europe
Miller and
Carusj
Carusi
Britain
Earope
Tragic ledge escape ends with farewell note
Witnesses recall number 20 clinging to the ledge and pleading as a man released himself. Authorities found a farewell note in Grivivh's pocket addressed to sisters Berd and Kit. Tax records show a 602.02 refund on 82311 income from a 1944 partnership. a law firm seller advised the refunds legal and unrelated to wrongdoing.
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Ehint
Grivivh
Berd
Kit
Internal Revenue
Hind
Little Red Hen Tries New Trick With Mirrored Egg
The Little Red Hen again foils the editor with a playful stunt a mirrored egg bearing a 9 or 6 marks the left end. The egg, laid by a New Hampshire Ked owned by Elizabeth Williams of GH Price Street, drawn by local humorists.
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Agelin
Funeral Service Held For J. L. Danford
Funeral services were held at Union Church near Donalsonville Georgia for J L Danford seventy three with Rev Harrington presiding Survivors include widow four daughters Mrs Jake Lewis and Mrs Leon Cowart both of Donalsonville Mississippi Ros Phillips Ashford Route One and Airson Phillips Midland City Route One four sons Bandie and Oneal Danford both of Georgia Jessup Danford GS Atuiv and Wootrow Danford Washington Do five sisters seven brothers twenty one grandchildren ten year grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews
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Boeh
J. 1. Wanford
Seventy Tree
Union
Washington
Jim Woodruff Dam Contract To Be Let
A contract for the initial earthwork on the Jim Woodruff Dam at the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers junction will be let by District Engineers in Mobile. Col. George W. Gillette announced the project, marking a first step in river system work for the Apalachicola, with $250,000 authorized for Buford dam planning and a definite project report to follow from the Mobile District Engineer.
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Mobily
Jim Woodruff
Chattahoochee
Flint Hivers
George W. Gillette
South Atlantic
Corps of Engineers
War Department
Athulla
Southwest
Creerpia
Apalachicola
Congress
Corps of Engiineers
Buford Dama
Chattahoochee River
Atlanta
Mobile
Statewide education amendment sparks special session
In a bid to raise or guarantee school funding, governors and legislators debated a constitutional amendment. The effort aimed to secure a minimum funding level and broader public support before the fall school term. Officials discussed appointments and conversions while factions argued over plan specifics and timing. The proposed measure, tied to taxes and allocations, faced defeat in the legislative process despite widespread advocacy from teachers and concerned groups.
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Bardsrote
Folsom
Agbura Bosard
Switchbox Penny Prank Triggers Fire Alarm
A switchbox penny prank triggered a fire alarm at a building but caused no fire damage. Chi-fimg reported the incident, with Pusey noting no injuries and the building occupant listed as Callie Mae Brown.
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Pennis
Vires Ty Co
Pusey
Callie Mae Brown
British Dollar Crisis Deepens As Loans Tied
Washington AP reports new urgency in the Anglo American dollar crisis as 50,060,000 of the loan remains earmarked for essential purchases. London and Washington prepare for talks with British pressure to revise loan terms and speed spending schedules.
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Washington
Bittewa
Armerican Logan
Brigen Tang
Xtuwang
Wilfrid Eady
London
Hugh Dalton
Cermany
Amercan
Britain
Pete Dyke
Congress
Mrs R J Hughes Dies At 65 In Slocomb
Mrs R J Hughes of Slocomb dies at age 65. Funeral services are set for Alb Rev Haynes, with a procession from Slocomb, and a large church gathering expected. Survivors include her husband and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Hughes
Slocomb
Fragmented reminiscence whispers rise from street scene
A hazy memory sequence unfolds with names and places blurred as a street view reflects a window. The narrator recalls Bartis Garoo and Wena faded by time while voices murmur Goody and tender words drift through a domestic moment amid passing traffic. The scene hints at memory and urban setting.
Livestock arrivals and prices across southern plants
Livestock arrivals at major plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Thomsville and Tifton Georgia and nearby Florida markets totaled 500 cattle 00 calves and 600 hogs. Trading was active with prices mostly steady to 20 cents lower, best hogs and select butchers selling around 22 to 24.50 per hundredweight with varying weights, sows averaging 12.00 to 21.50.
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Thomasville
IUSDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Thornsville
Tifton
Duthan
Aldaeddackyonville
Sallahassee
Flg
Cattle and hog market mixed at Montgomery stockyard report
Estimated salable receipts 1,000 cattle active with openings steady to strong and some gains on good yearlings. Cows and bulls range from 10.50 to 15.50 with cutters down, calves 400 receipts steady with higher spots on top grades. Hogs 10, boards active mostly steady with some declines. weights 180 to 300 pounds bring 22.00 to 25.00 per hundred, large view of ranges across weights and grades.
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Montgomery (Ap
Fed + State Mill News
Union Stock Yards
Carmen Harvely
Suburbanites Favor Tax Rates Over City Annexation
Readers in two Atlanta suburbs, Buicknead and Cicade Heights, prefer keeping current taxes and services over annexation by the city. An official tally shows 2,499 to 1, etc, with Cascade Heights and surrounding areas housing many average-priced homes. The Greater Atlanta population stands around 493,000 versus city proper.
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Atlanta
At Alte
Herce
Buewnead
Cicade Heights
Igee
Cascade Herthis
Agianet Annesatrey
Cisos Atrea
Nti
Fragmented OCR text about military actions and places
Fragmented readable portions describe troop movements and operations near locations such as Coogee and areas labeled with military terms. Entities are unclear due to garbled OCR, but references to troops, depots, and supply lines suggest a wartime or defense context and a dated or period-voice reportage.
Fragmented coastal siege described in old newspaper text
An unclear narrative depicts a chaotic night with townsfolk fleeing fires and explosions. Residents shout from windows as a neighbor and family react, while authorities urge civilians to move into open squares amid reports of destroyed structures and a burning peninsula.
No New Suits Kilby Puts Overalls On Freed Convicts
Montgomery AP report details discharged Kilby Prison inmates sent away in overalls and blue shirts due to lack of free suit deliveries. Prison officials say a statewide supply shortage and high discharge rates strain Kilby, with inmates often released in ill fitting clothing. Warden Dennis cites limited options and a laundry staff remark on the “best fit” available.
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Kilby
Montgomery
Frank Boswell
Kiluy
Alabama
Haswell
Dennis
Kiwanis Plans Fall Essay Contest Sponsor
The Spiritual Aims Committee of the Dothan Kiwanis Club will sponsor an essay contest this fall on mutual aid for the highest good. Eligible are white boys and girls. prize a $20 savings bond. contest runs from Sept 1 to just before Thanksgiving. Judges will be drawn from local churches.
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Spiritual Aims Committee
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Aston Kraselsky
C. L. Collins
Chairan
J. J. Vaughn
W. H. Pettus
C. T. Schwalb
Kenneth Shealy
Aaron Kraselsky
Solomon Baxter
Houston County
Philp MacLauchlin
Charles E. Cove
Opelusa
Gulfport
Miss. Kiwanis
Kawanian
Harry Shulman
Montgomery
Bop. Cumbis
Vicksburyg
Oand Oo
Marvey Harrigson
Elubo Sino
Junior Band Drum Major Selections And Practice Schedule
Candidates for Junior Band drum major will meet during the first week of school to be considered. Meetings and practices are outlined with tentative dates, times, and criteria, including attendance and performance in sections for the junior ninth graders and cadet corps.
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Aris Tiga
Tucuieet
Yuitar
St State
Senator Bilbo Reported Resting Comfortably
New Orleans report says Senator Theodore G. Bilbo aged 69 remains in critical condition at Foundation Hospital after operations to remove portions of a cervical gland. Earlier bulletin noted weakness. latest message indicates slight recovery but serious state persists.
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New Orleans
Toeodore
Bilber
Foundation Hospital
Mississippi
Bilbo
Legion Auxiliary Plan Joint Meeting
The Ancrean Legion Post and the Auxiliary announce a joint meeting to unveil new officers. The event will be held at Napier Field Club Thursday at five. Recruiting office will exhibit the flag. all members are urged to attend.
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Ancrean Legion
Wall
Napier
Thurscary
Topas
Fred
Clover Funeral Rites Held At Bluff Springs
Funeral services for Mrs. Anne Clover of Astromirade were held at Bluff Springs Church with Rev. Dean officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband two sons a daughter two sisters and six brothers. Johnson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Anne Re) Clover
Astromirade
Mlunigenaere Hopital
Bluff Springs Church
Dean
Churen
Johnson Funeral Home
Farmer presides as court holds light docket
The session of Common Pleas Court, presided by Farmer, features a light docket with no major criminal actions. Two routine civil cases receive judgments while other matters are continued or noted.
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Woc
Ce Parm
Ted Ein Ter
Norton Mathai
Ape
Common Pleas Court
Miss Audrey Jones Dies Here in Ashford
Miss Audry Jones twenty six of Ashford route one died in a local hospital after several weeks illness Funeral services set for 11 am Thursday at Beulah Church with Rev E E Henry Beulah Church cemetery Ward Wilson in charge She was born in Sets O County and belonged to the Baptist Church Surviving mother Mrs B J Jones Ashford route one sister Mrs Louise Medley Columbus Ga seven brothers Jayna Jones Eagle Lake Fla Leslie LaVaughn Ted Don Kay ley Glenn Ashford route one and several aunts and uncles
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Tenty-Six
Ashford
Beulah Church
E. E. Henry
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Ward-Wilson
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Sets O' County
Baptst Church
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Louise
Medley
Columbus
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Eagle
Marshall Warns on Economic Planning for Peace
The address argues long range peacetime planning to raise living standards while stressing economic war-time problems have created political and moral tensions in Europe and Asia. He urges that democracies uphold equal standards for individuals and states and condemns encroachment on rights.
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Europe
Asia
Marshall
Mirrstiall
Jia A
Bramuelia
Arthur Vandenberg
United States
Argentina
Bramuglia
Billy Ray Apple Infant Dies in North Dakota
Infant Billy Ray Apple died in infancy. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at Cit Cemetery with Dr. E L Dinkis officiating. Ward-Wilson managed arrangements. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Apple and four brothers. grandparents include Mrs. Nellie Riley of Dothan and Mrs. Bilal Apple of Nashville.
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Billy Ray Apple
A Apple
East Burdeshian
Cit
EL Oa. Dinkis
Ward-Wilson
Robert
Nellie Riley
Dothan
Bilal Apple
Nashville, Tenn
New York and New Orleans Cotton Quotes
Market snippet shows futures quotes for October May contracts in New York and New Orleans. Values listed include opening highs and lows and last trade prices with slight variations across periods and entries.
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New Orleans
Attlee May Resign As Prime Minister
London AP reports deteriorating health and exhaustion push Prime Minister Attlee toward resignation after pivotal British American loan revision talks in Washington. The Mail cites discussions of Ernest Bevin as successor amid Labor party strife over economic crisis and recent leadership challenges.
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London
Dally Mall
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Washington
Mail
Britain
Labor Party
Ernest Bevin
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Daly Mirror
Tough Customer Baffles Baltimore Lunchroom Worker
In Baltimore AP reports a rude diner in a lunchroom demanded a hamburger asking for no specifics on cooking. He then smashed a cash register and pie case, toppled a patron, assaulted another man outside, and fled in a waiting automobile.
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Baltimore
Emma Sullivan
Truman outlines 1949 budget and wartime spending effects
President Truman sketches the 1949 budget in a year end review noting the 1948 fiscal year closes June 30. He cites war time tax extensions and price rises as revenue drivers, estimates 1948 spending at 37.0 billion, and says Republicans would need over 900 million in supplemental appropriations. He also forecasts future aid under the Marshall Plan and added social security and military needs.
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Truman
Western
Europe
Congress
Trauma
Balkan Veto Paralyzes UN Council. Assembly Looms
Andrei Gromyko used a double veto to block Balkan settlement efforts, prompting Council President Khoury to say the UN must report to the General Assembly on September 16 in New York. Britain and the United States weigh taking the issue to the assembly or pursuing collective action. The council’s stalemate also shifts focus to Egypt and Sudan troop withdrawal debates.
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Khoury
Il Nation
General Assembly
New York
Council
Russia
Balkan
Britain
United States
Egypt
Sudan
Dothan Pilot Club Plans District Meeting Host city actions
Dothan Pilot Club discussed plans for the District 11 meeting to be hosted locally with events set for September 21. A council for all club flyers is scheduled for Sunday morning, with other Pilot member meetings being arranged. numerous club officers and guests attended the night session.
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Dothan Pilot Club
Pilot Club
Pilot Memb
Death notice for Jonah D Enfinger of Skipperville
Jonah D Enfinger seventy four of Skipperville route one died at his residence yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Survived by widow Lodusky Mims Enfinger two sons Hugh D Enfinger and Frank Enfinger, daughters Mrs M F Brown, Mrs Jerry Grantham, Mrs Haywood Maney, Mrs Glenn Sanders, Mrs R M Rose, Mrs Melvin Paulk Jr, and 24 year old child. Funeral set for New Hope Church at 4 p.m. tomorrow with Rev. John Johnson officiating. Burial at church cemetery with Headland Mortuary directing.
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Skiperville
Re:dence
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Hugh D. Enfinger
Frank
Fort Lauderdale
Fla.s
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D Than
Jerry Grantham
Cloton
Haywood Maney
A:ton
Glenn Sanders
Cloptu
R. M. Rose
Philadelphia
Melvin Paulk
Catona Beach
Fla
Postwar Nazi Officials Facing Simulated Trials and Sentences
A garbled list references high ranking SS leaders and medical officials facing death or long terms after wartime trials. Names include Murrowsky Poppendick Sievers Rose Brack Bormann Handloser Becker-Freyseng Waldemar Oberhauser Fischer among others. Outcomes show hangings life imprisonment and decades, with several misrendered titles and roles.
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SS Hygh Institute
Joachim Murrowsky
SS Medical Co
Helmut Poppendick
Cole
Himmler
Wolfram Sievers
Stitute
Gerhard Rose
Victor Brack
Martin Bormann
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Siegfried Handloser
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Force
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Ab Buchenmwald
Kanuvansg
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