Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
The article notes a special statement to be made by a church pastor at Foster Street Methodist during the final Sunday of the conference year. It covers local church activities including bus driver inspections in Ashford, principal meetings, and a teacher’s institute on September 3. Local business news reports City Tire Company changing ownership to Boutwell Blumentrip and Johnson. Alabama Masons inaugurate Houston Lodge 888 with Roy G. Young as first master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Calhoun
Foster Street Methodist Church
Ashford
Solomon, Baxter
Teacher's Institute
The
City Tire Company
CC. W. Northcutt, Sr
C. W. Northcutt, Jr
G Service
N. F. Boutwell
R. Blumentrip
Joe Johnson
Johnson
Irving E. Farmer
Charles H. Stubbing
Alabama Masonic Lodge
Dothan
Houston
A. F
Masonic Temple
Roy G. Young
Atlantic hurricane predicted path near Brunswick area
A hurricane described as a real whizzer was forecast to move northwest for at least 12 hours with potential growth in size and intensity. Forecaster Grady Norton cautioned any direction and speed changes. The John Howland requested Coast Guard aid after breaking down 150 miles east of Brunswick but later resumed under its own power toward New Orleans. Winds reach 100 mph at center with 75 mph hurricane winds expanding 50 miles out. Gale winds cover 100 to 125 miles around the center.
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Dothan
Grady Norton B
John Howland
Brunswick
Coast Guard
New Orleans
South Atlantic
Retractable Cord Key Chain Now Available
A key chain built on retractile telephone cord principle offers a 5 12 inch coil that extends to about three feet. Strong, portable utility item for organizing keys with adjustable reach.
Hog markets rise slightly in Georgia livestock report
Livestock arrivals totaled about 450 cattle 250 calves and 800 hogs at eight major plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Ga Dothan Ala and Jacksonville and Tallahassee Fla The hog market was mostly steady but quoted 1 higher in spots Composite quotations cover various hog weights and barrows and gilts and sows Prices show 180 240 lb hogs 25 50 26 00 240 270 lb 24 00 23 25 over 270 lb 22 50 24 75 160 180 lb 24 25 25 00 140 160 lb 22 60 23 00 and 129 140 lb 18 00 21 00 Sows 19 00 22 69 A quotable unit 26 75 applies for good and choice 180 240 lb herd finished hogs
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market
Montgomery
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
Montgomery Union
Montgomery Market Report from Union Stockyards
AP dispatch from Montgomery shows weekly salable cattle receipts at 2200 with Fridays strong to 50 above early sales. Calves hogs and pigs markets described with price ranges and shifts for slaughter, butcher and dealer categories. Labor Day closure noted for the Union Stockyards on Sept 6.
States' Rights party platform aims at de centralization
Thurmond attacked the fair employment practices act as a smoke screen and declared the States' Rights party the only party with a platform of de centralization. He outlined three goals: resist further Washington power, warn of constitutional government threat from minority blocs in both major parties, and restore the South to its rightful place in national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States’ Rights Party
Democratic National Convention
Thurmond
Washington
Singletary honored as Lafayette Street Church emeritus
Quoting church records, figures show Lafayette Street Methodist growth from 422 members in 1618 to 1,372 now. W T Singletary, longtime chairman of the board of stewards, is named chairman emeritus for life. The article details his Georgia origins, business career in Dothan, and community service. It notes the installation of 20 new stewards and a birthday celebration for Rev. Charles H. Mildreth on his 39th birthday.
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Singletary
W. T. Singletary
Lafayette Street Methodist Church
Dothan
Alabama
Board of Stewards
Clay County
Houston County
Geneva County
Head Mule
St. Andrews Street
Singletary and Whiddon
Whiddon
Methodist Church
Etewards
Brother Singletary
Stewards
B. C. Fuller
HW. B. Kennedy
Bill Faulk
Mack Sheehan
Joe Richards
David Bradford
C. T. Goolsy
Leon Redding
Bernard Whitaker
Frank Ethridge
James Taylor
Gillis Griffin
H. C. Burch
J.M. Powell
Luther Snett
James Baughman
Julian Kirkland
Glynn Wehner
J. D. Barker
R. L. Howard
Charles H. Mildreth
Highway committee report challenged by Eagerton and examiners
The highway committee report faced challenges over grand jury testimony and alleged payoffs. Eagerton presented subpoenas and affidavits from Walker County officials denying intimidation in statements from J McKee. The Montgomery grand jury had criticized the highway department for inefficiency and irregularities involving McKee Construction Company and a $10,921 payment.
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Highway Committee
Eagerton
Montgomery County Grand Jury
J. McKee
Jackson
Grand Jury
Walker County
McKee
Montgomery
Agescy
Lee Seu
Ruling on atheism airtime limits civil rights in radio case
The FCC refused to revoke KWQ KWQ San Jose and KPO KFRC San Francisco licenses after Robert Herold Scott of Palo Alto sought time for atheism talks. The decision emphasized free speech and fair access, noting licensees must allow contrarian voices and may not suppress debate on religious issues.
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Robert Herold Scott
Palo Alto
Calif
Commission
KWQ
San Jose
KPO
KFRC
San Francisco
Scott
FCC
Harness Committee
Salt Lake City Tabernacle
Wayne Coy
Snake versus spider duel tests jungle law claim
Lingenfelter reports a 23 snake battle against a tiny spider that has drawn calls nationwide. Scientists say the spider’s web constricts but cannot penetrate the snake’s scales. The snake may starve if not freed, while observers note the unlikely contest and debate cruelty.
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Lingenfelter
United States
New York State
Texas
Chicago
Robert Snedigar
Brookfield Zoo
Snedigar
Heat Wave Grants Brief Cool Front Across North
Movement of cool masses into Northern Minnesota Wisconsin and Upper Michigan brings only temporary relief as temperatures reach or exceed 100 in several cities. New York reports 100.8 the second highest in history while LaGuardia hits 102.6 amid a broad hot spell. Central plains see a 10 degree drop as Texas and Gulf states linger in the 90s. The Pacific coast sees the coolest readings Seattle 72 and Fresno 101 in the desert with Los Angeles at 78.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
U. S. Weather Bureau
New York
la Guaratd
Plains
Texas
Gulf States
Pacific Coast
Seattle
California Desert
Fresno
Los Angeles
Alabama Democrats split on Truman electors plan
State Democratic Executive Committee is the party’s official Alabama representative and should compel electors to back Truman, said Langan. He warned Birmingham electors nominated would lack official sanction and be labeled independents, while McCorvey refused to convene a meeting. Langan also floated calling a committee to consider nominating John Sparkman for the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Truman
Democratic Executive Committee
Alabama
Truman
Langan
Birmingham
Gessner T. McCorvey
John Sparkman
United States Senate
Russia and Western Powers Clash Over Berlin Blockade
The article notes warnings about excessive optimism after a meeting and a U S dispatch calling for wide agreement. It reports Smith’s displeasure at interpretations of his Kremlin interactions and cites Western calls for lifting the Soviet Berlin blockade and four power talks on Germany while Russia makes counter demands.
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United States
Smith
Kremlin
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Berlin clashes amid police row and union threats
Crowds gathered outside the bomb scarred Reichstag as anti Communist union leaders including Ernest Charnovsky vowed resistance to the Communist drive. Ernst Reuther warned of a political general strike while Soviet officials accused Col Frank Howley of backing Berlin division, claiming he protected city council decisions. U S airlift totals over two months reached 110,598 tons with 54,428 tons coal, amid Kremlin diplomacy and voting tensions in Berlin.
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Reichstag
Ernest Charnovsky
Ernst Reuther
Howley
Col. Howley
Berlin
Jelisarov
Potsdamer Platz
Airlif
U. S
Moscow
Diplomate I
Kremlin
Beri
Noted editor Harry W Rickey dies at 77 in Florida
WINTER PARK Florida former Scripps Howard executive and Midwest editor Harry Norris Rickey died last night at age 77 after a two year illness. He leaves wife Lucy Early Rickey and two children from his first marriage. Born in Cincinnati August 12 1891 he joined The Cleveland Press at sixteen rising to editor later led Scripps McRae League and editorial roles at Scribbs United Press NEA and Scripps Howard.
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Winter Park
Fla
Harry Norris Rickey
Scripps-Howard
Midwest
Carey Hand Chapel
Orlando
Rickey
Lucy Early Rickey
Waco
Tex
Henry Adams Bellows
John Mason Rickey
New York City
Cincinnati
John Mason
Marinda Paine Rickey
Cleveland Press
Robert 8. Paine
Press
Scripps-McRaee League
Scribbs Publication
United Press
NEA
Old Pipe Used To Drill New Wells In Tulsa
Old oil field pipe, worn from 20 to 30 years of service, is being pulled and reused to drill new wells due to a steel shortage. The salvage process minimally impacts production, with brief shutdowns. One company has recovered about 200,000 feet of pipe in Hewitt and Seminole Crom fields since the program began.
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William Peart
Tulsa
Okla
Hewitt and
Seminole - Cromwell
Oklahoma
William Rosen questioned over Hiss car title and party ties
The inquiry discusses a man named William Rosen and a signature dispute on a car title. Budenz testified that Hiss was viewed as a Communist party member, linking him to Edwin Smith Nathan Witt and John Abt. Abt Witt Pressman refused questions. Peters faces deportation hearing as the panel plans September 7 hearings.
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William Rosen
McDowell
William Rosens
Hiss
Rosen
Budenz
Fordham University
Lee Pressman
Nathan Witt
John Abt
Edwin Smith
National Labor Relations Board
Communist Party
Chambers
J. Peters
Peters
New York
New York Elevator Operator Injured in Shaft Fall
Mick Rom rey, 36, an elevator operator, fell down an elevator shaft and was treated for six broken mites and cules before going home. He said he got off work early. Local dispatch reports a sheriff and arts patron involved in separate notes from Monterey California.
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New York
Mick Romrey
Houston 4-Hers Head for State Camp in Auburn
Nine Houston County 4-H members will join about 500 delegates at the state 4-H camp in Auburn from August 30 to September 4. The group includes three delegates and six in teams or solo events, with leadership topics in mornings, supervised recreation afternoons, and social events evenings. The Dothan Kiwanis Club funds the trip.
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Houston County
Auburn
Wall
Clark Rudder
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Vancille Beasley
Vicksburg
Houston County Council
Billy Tyler
Webb
Jimmy Hollis
Cottonwood
Snell Reeves
Lavon Reeves
Glenda Agee
Ashford
Mildred Barnes
Rehobeth
Katreen Forrest
Annette Deese
Stalin’s Diminishing Public Role Yet Keeps Kremlin Power
Number 5 ran the Kremlin from his desk and controlled supreme matters. During the war he gave many speeches to bolster the Soviet war effort. After the war his public life dimmed, but the shift does not end his grip on power as he plans to rule Russia personally to the end. An American observer notes, Stalin makes all the touchdowns while others carry the ball.
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Kremlin
Stalin
Russia
Soviet Union
Drivers licenses sent to probate office for delivery
Three drivers licenses were sent to the probate office for delivery by Judge Logue. Attempts by regular mail failed. The recipients were Ro coll Johnson at 400-8 St An street, A L Snell of Dothan five, and Jim Auwell Smith at 808 Dothan. Officials in Montgomery were asked to locate Johnson and the licenses.
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Logue
Ro Cll Johnson
St. Anstreet
A. L. Snell
Dothan
Jim Auwell Smith
Montgomery
Johnson
Ucense
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