End of the Soft Coal Strike by John L Lewis
In Washington AP lead, John L Lewis yielded to the government ending the 17 day soft coal strike and ordering 400000 miners back to work. He cited public necessity and potential Supreme Court considerations as factors guiding the action while negotiations with private mine owners loom. The move prompted the lifting of various wartime controls and a rush to resume normal coal distribution and commerce.
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Truman
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Supreme Court
Christman
1 Mines Administration
Truman Talk Cancelled As Strike Ends
President Truman cancelled his planned radio address after John L. Lewis called off the soft coal strike. White House secretary Charles G. Ross announced there would be no speech and no comment, though the president had prepared a tough, pleading address for miners.
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Washington
Truman
Dathan
Charles G. Ross
White Bouse
John L. Lewis
Snell Re-Elected Chairman of County Marketing Group
David F. Snell was reelected chairman of the Houston County Production and Marketing Association at the county convention. H Morison Knowles was re elected vice chairman and Otho K. Olt was elected regular member replacing John R. Harrison. Clarence E. Culbreth and Randolph W. Owens were chosen first and second alternate committeemen. Delegates from 14 county seats joined Jesse Culbreth to name officers to coordinate countywide work. Beat Fourteen officers not yet announced include Walter L. Pynes Wayne E. Riley and O. K. Ollift.
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David F. Snell
Houston County Production and Marketing Association
H. Morison Knowles
Otho K. Olt
John R. Harrison
Clarence E. Culbreth
Randolph W. Owens
P and
Jesse Culbreth
Walter L. Pynes
Wayne E. Riley
O. K. Ollift
Abbeville Man Held For Hammer Slaying Of Wife
Abbeville sheriff detains Joe Hartley about 40 on murder and arson charges after the body of his wife Lillian Hartley 42 was found charred in a fire-damaged fake dwelling the couple operated on the Abbeville Fort Gaines highway nearby. Witnesses describe a brutal, deliberate act with witnesses noting the husband’s silence and lack of cooperation as detectives confiscate evidence amid a tense investigation.
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Abbeville
Joe Harty
Henry County
Lillian
Hartley
Abberiile- Fort - Gaines
George Gimble
Harley
Gamble
Mandy
Flowers
Maine
Chrel Ae
Shertt Gamble
Hatley
Fred Coxwell
Gamble Wan
Dothan Relieved As Strike Ends
Dothan hailed relief as a coal strike ended, with city gauges showing near empty stockpiles and dealers reporting little coal in yards. State officials authorized immediate action to conserve energy, closing amusements and nonessential buildings as deliveries resume and inventories rebuild.
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AL. Vaughn
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Deal Era
Two Men Sentenced To Two-Year Terms In Theft Of Auto
Bon by Leon Gray and Thamas Albert Kryczek arrested December 1 at Abbeville by Highway Patrolman Earl Henley and Henry County Deputy Sheriff Lewis Corbett for automobile theft. They pleaded guilty before Judge C. B. Kennarer and were each sentenced to two years in prison. Hughie Pope of Henry County also pleaded guilty and received a two year term.
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Leon Gray
Thamas Albert Kryczek
Abbeville
Earl Henley
Henry County
Lewis Corbett
C. B. Kennarer
Montgomery
Hughie Pope
Kennameer
Freewill Baptists Condemn Folsom Beer Juke Policies
Freewill Baptists denounce Governor elect Folson's beer and juke box policies in a formal resolution. They urge the Legislature to defeat the program and send copies to Folsom's officials, arguing such measures harm church and state welfare and endanger children.
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Dothan
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Town of Napier Alabama to Become New Wiregrass City
Napier Field near Dothan shows rapid growth as homes factories and utilities expand. City commissioners and Houston County officials report decades of progress with land and building sales totaling about 1470000 dollars including 65000 worth of future property. plans aim to incorporate Napier Ala and acquire adjacent airport area from War Assets Administration.
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Alabama
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Bate
Dothan
Houston County
Fernment
Houston County Board of Revenue
Dolan
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Gefield
Identified dead listed in Winecutt Hotel fire disaster
An Associated Press list identifies numerous victims from the Winecutt Hotel fire in Atlanta and also mentions related deaths. Names span across multiple towns including Atlanta Jonesboro Arlington Oak Ridge and Asheville. The compiled roster covers adults and children and notes hotels and residences linked to the tragedy.
Honest Man Returns Purse With $94 Found
A man found a purse containing $94 and valuable papers on Foster Street and turned it over to police. Mrs. Melvin Wadford of Webb text her pogiceshook on Foster Street Friday afternoon. Rev Ralph Wighiney of Moultrie Georgia turned the purse book over to police Friday night with the money and papers, but left before a reward could be given.
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Webb
Foster St
Ralph Wighiney
Moultrie
Deadly Atlanta hotel fire claims 127. chaos on Peachtree Street
A massive blaze ripped through the Wingcoff Hotel in downtown Atlanta killing 127 and injuring at least 100 as men women and children leaped from windows and others perished in flames. Eyewitnesses described panic on upper floors and victims scattered across Peachtree Street and Carnegie Way while rescue efforts and investigations began.
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Atlanta
Wingcoff
Peachtree Street
Carnegie Way
Tragedy at Hotel Fire Leaves City in Shock
Survivors recount a deadly hotel blaze with scenes of panic and smoke. Firefighters battled flames as halls filled with ash and debris, while authorities investigated the cause and victims were identified.
Fire at Dothan hotel prompts evacuation and investigation
Report describes a hotel fire in Dothan that forced guests to evacuate. Authorities and witnesses, including local officials and workers, noted the fire caused panic while some escape routes were blocked or incomplete. No injuries are confirmed in the fragment.
Delegates At Burned Georgia Youth Assembly Hotel
ATLANTA AP The Georgia Youth Assembly adjourned after a prayer and accord. Of 2164 delegates quartered in the fire swept Wing of Motel 51 were dead 21 missing six hospitalized 13 safe. Hugh E Robinson called the roll in the Senate chamber at the State Capitol. Two delegates from No 3 on page.
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