Burdicks Hearing Opens Before State Personnel Board
A hearing before the State Personnel Board opened in Montgomery on an appeal by ABC enforcement agent A. L. Burdick of Dothan from his dismissal. Burdick faces charges of conduct unbecoming an officer falsifying daily reports and failing to carry out instructions. He denies all charges with representation by State Senator Guy Hardwick. The case centers on Burdick allegedly attending a Luverne carnival with a known bootlegger, threatening to close it, and firing a pistol at a shooting gallery target, possibly endangering the public. Luverne Fire Chief L. R. Helms testified the carnival was department sponsored and supported Burdick's conduct. a police officer, E. C. Stewart, said there were two dice games and low bets.
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Montgomery
State Personnel Board
ABC
A. L. Burdick
Dothan
L. R. Helms
Luverne
Burdick
Hardwick
Helms
Fire Department
E. C. Stewart
Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
A womanless wedding tops Newton events with a Friday 7 30 pm show at the local Methodist church to aid the church building fund. Also listed are a federal tax clinic at Tuscaloosa December 8 and a Dec 14 bid letting for Geneva High School, plus the Coffee Springs project and various Boy Scout and American Legion activities in the area. (Names and groups include Newton leaders, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, J J Cole, Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council, Chester R Ekery Post, American Legion Samson, Troop 26, Legion Auxiliary, Ersking Crews, Wyman Ausley, Wayne Anders, C J GaCock, and others.)
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Newton
Civ
Greves Hall
University , Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Wm Geneva High School
County Board of Ducation
J. J. Cole
Coffee Springs Geational
Ork
Chester R "Ekery
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Oe Legion Club
Sameon
American Legion ‘Post
Samson
Legion Hall
Ersking
Wyman Ausley
Wayne Anders
C. J‘gacock
Troop committee named as Navy airmen serve on carrier
Clarence Parker and Lomax Crowell chair the committee with A L Aussey as institutional rep. Ten boys on the troop roll include Sanford Andrews Ozark aviation machinist mate second class USN. Hubert Ezell Geneva machinist mate third class USN. Harold Sweatt Dothan airman USN. They serve aboard the USS Franklin D Roosevelt in the Mediterranean as part of the Sixth Task Fleet. A grass fire on Ashland drive caused no damage. Cam Laster, 38, was arrested on a justice of the peace warrant for breaking and entering and held on 750 bond. The warrant was issued by J T White for the Inferior Court. H T Adams filed the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Parker
Lomax Crowell
A. L. Aussey
Sanford E. Andrews
USN
Ozark
Hubert E. Ezell
Geneva
Harold M. Sweatt
Dothan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mediterranean Sea
Cam Laster
J. T. White
H. T. Adams
Laster
Jimmie Wofford
State Concludes Case In Negro Assault Trial In Alabama
In Wetumpka Alabama the state rests against John C Hayward Jr and next Jack Oliver on charges of criminal assault against Melinda Jackson and Annie Grayson. Melinda testified she was assaulted twice in a pickup with husbands chased away. Oliver denied use of force. Deputy Wilkerson testified both men had been drinking but were not drunk. Willie Jackson testified to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetumpka
Ala
John C. Hayward
Melinda Jackson
Jack Oliver
Annie Grayson
Jackson
Howard
Oliver
E. I. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Berlin Elections Rallys Clash Amid Soviet Blockade
Western Berlin confronts Communist disruption as police arrest nine hecklers at a Social Democratic rally in the American sector. U.S. officials warn intervention may occur if German authorities request it. Russians plan rail disruption to suppress Western turnout while unions urge eastern sector support.
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Socialist Unity (Communist
Berliner Zeitung
Robert A. Willard
U.S. Army
Berlin
New Orleans Cotton Market Sees Uptick On France Demand
Cotton futures rose in New Orleans on trade and speculative buying amid reports France would buy large spot lots. Midday quotes showed gains across contracts with May and Oct figures advancing, while New York futures remained irregular in moderate dealings, with later prices around 7.23 higher per bale for March and May.
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New Orleans
France
NEW York Cotton
NEW York
Murder on Tinian draws Navy legal battle
The body of Ursula Reyes, a 16 year old native servant, was found shot outside a hut on Tinian. Bruce Bitler, owner of Tinian Produce Co., is held on murder charges as FBI findings are reviewed in Washington. The case raises international legal questions for U S Navy administration of the island.
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Tinian
Marianas Islands
Navy
Japan
United Nations
United States
Bruce Bitler
Tinian Produce Co
Ursula Reyes
Guam
Bitler
Ursula
George Campa
Navia
Marianas
New Tinian Produce Co
Diplomatic stance on Nanking capital and Red encirclement data
The report notes no plan to move the capital from Nanking despite a Red encirclement of the 12th army group near the city. French ambassador Meyrier, as dean of diplomats, indicated foreign missions will remain. meanwhile air reconnaissance confirms a large Red pocket seven miles across northwest of Nanking with 109,009 troops, limited supplies, and fortified lines.
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Nanking
Foreign Office
Jacques Meyrier
12Th Army
Tth
Pengpu
Suchow
Militares
Paijle
Suchew
Genes and soil science boost future crop yield
Two soil experts Dr. W H Pierre of Iowa State College and Dr. W E Colwell of North Carolina State College said future farming holds great potential. They noted we have barely scratched the surface and further research could use poor land more economically to raise crops, with production likely to rise significantly.
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W. H. Pierre
Iowa State College
W. E. Colwell
North Carolina State College
Slayings, quotes spark civil rights debate in Georgia
Governor Talmadge urged arrest of the guilty regardless of color or identity. Goldwasser, Cleveland NAACP board member, pledged lifelong legal aid. He cited a November widow’s letter seeking protection after her husband’s murder. Widow’s arrest followed by bail and custody questions. Meanwhile Prague reports a new Soviet citizen club in Czechoslovakia with a 40,000 volume library and 2000 members to complement existing friendship groups.
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Talmadge
Goldwasser
Cleveland
The
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Gray
Czech Club Prague
Czechoslovakia
No Millionaires Stockholms Millionaires Decline in 1947
The AP reports Sweden saw fewer millionaires at year end 1947 with 99 holders of one million crowns or more down from 1018. those with half and third million crowns rose, while the lower categories increased from 2008 to 32 000 crowns, reflecting a widening spread in wealth.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Esaming
Election Write In Jokes Make New Kansas Constable
In Kansas City, Harry O. Tinklepaugh received the constable post after a friend campaigned for him with four write in votes. With no official candidates, 61 write ins were counted and four votes secured the win. Tinklepaugh said he would be able to put a red light on his car.
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Kansas City
Kan
Harry O. Tinklepaugh
Tinklepaugh
Renz Edwards
Constable
Edwards
Koo Urges Swift US Aid to Chiang Allies in Fight
Ambassador Wellington Koo told the China Institute in New York that American action is urgent for Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists. He emphasized keeping funds under American control to reduce corruption and said the Chinese people fight alongside the United States against the Reds, even without new aid. Madame Chiang reportedly signaled no plans before retreating at the Marshall home. The envoy warned time is of the essence and faster aid yields greater effect.
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Partment
Truman
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Wellington Koo
China Institute
New York City
Madame Chiang
Marshall Home
United States
Koo
Lawmakers clash over defense budget and military powers
Senator Tydings warns taxpayers must endure as objections rise to boosting Mr Truman’s defense fund ceiling. Representative Vinson says Congress may act if generals fail to settle disputes, while defense officials prepare for White House talks on military legislations. Vinson hints universal military training likely delayed.
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Thomas
Truman
Tydings
Miust
Armed Services Committee
Rep. Vinson
D-Ga
Congress
Bullet cleaning billet eyed for rifle bore
Target enthusiasts may soon obtain a bullet made of a powerful metal and an abrasive to clean rifle bores fouled by ordinary ammunition, according to the Nation.
Folsom asks Supreme Court to hear elector suit
Governor James E. Folsom of Alabama seeks Supreme Court action to force Alabama's 11 presidential electors to vote for Truman. He filed for an injunction to bar electors from voting for Thurmond or any other candidate, arguing Kennamer lacking jurisdiction. The court recess delays action until December 6 or later, with Alabama electors set to meet December 18.
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Washington
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Supreme Court
Trumain
Thurmond
South Carolina
Folsom
High Tribunal
Co. B., Kennamer
Montgomery
Truman
Kennamer
U. S. Circuit Court
New Orleans
Circuit Court
High Court
Alabama Supreme Court
East Central Warriors to meet Chipola in post season game
Decatur Mississippi East Central Junior College Warriors accept invitation to play Chipola Junior College of Marianna Florida in a post season game in Panama City Florida on December 4, announced by President L O Todd.
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Decatur
Miss
East Central Junior College Warriors
Chipola Junior College
Marianna
Fla
Panama City
Pr. L. O. Todd
East Central
Escaped Georgia prisoner linked to Lincoln theft
Kelley said Wilson, an escapee from a Georgia prison with about 70 years remaining, admitted taking the car and provided info on tools and weapons found. Investigators believe one other man and possibly two women were involved in the theft. the car had about 1,500 miles on its odometer.
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Kelley
Clearwater
Wilson
Georgia
Birds Regenerate Beaks From Broken Bones, Scientists Say
A study reports that many birds such as storks parrots woodpeckers and ducks can regrow beaks after breakage. Researchers describe the regenerative process and potential implications for avian biology.
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Guy Hardwick
Houston Punty
Health Department
Houston
W. M. Sy
M. W. Redd
Walter ‘Gall
Joe Saliba
Dave Ward
Alton R. Barber
Quinnie -Barber
Torth Foster St
Stuebird
Ashland Drive
Armocel
Srasemaet
Maem
I. SS
Cannon and Company
Armour and Company
Iara W. Stet St. Chasen
J. L. Harris
Smithsonian
Wright Brothers
Smithsonian Institution
England
Paul Garber
Orville Wright
Kitty Hawk
N.C
H. Roy Waite
Orville
U. S. Navy
Ewer Rio Grands Valley
Nower
William L. Pressly
Due West
D. C
American Medical Association
St. Louis
Pressly
Fink
Kansas
Garland
Asta Petr Lawford
Tan Mu
U.S. Supreme Court
Kenyon
Joan Dana
Crawford Andrews and
Henry Fonda
Wm. Boyd
Lucille Ball
Charles Coburn
Bob Baker
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Russell Hayder
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