Taft Reveals Anti inflation Program For Session
Washington AP reports Republican leaders outline a four point anti inflation plan to pass this session. Highlights include voluntary industry agreements to hold living costs, expanded export controls, higher gold reserve requirements for Federal Reserve Banks, and tighter controls on vital transport like boxcars. The plan aims to counter President Truman's push for broad powers, with hearings planned and a single bill to be introduced in the House.
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Navy Recruiter Here in Dothan for Conference
Thent. F. A. Yarbrough, officer in charge of the Birmingham Navy recruiting district, will visit Dothan tomorrow to discuss recruiting with local officials and plan next steps.
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F. A. Yarbrough
Birmingham
Dothan
Diamond production totals exceed five tons in 1945 46
World output in 1945 and 1946 surpassed five tons with about one ton of gem diamonds and four tons of industrial stones, reflecting mixed demand in postwar markets.
Births In Houston County Drop In November
Houston County health department statistics show November births at 129, down from October’s 16 and far from October’s total. January remains the peak with 170 births. Of November 129, Beat Three (Dothan) accounts for 93 births, with 36 across 10 beats. three beats had no births. White male births outnumber white female by a small margin, 37 to π. Negro births include 15 male and 8 female.
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First Dothan Youth Enlists In Air Force Under Plan
Roy E. Adams 18 of 90 Appletree Street became the first man to enlist in the Air Force under the new career plan at the local recruiting station. Station Commander Capt. J J Krause said Adams chose photography school and will be sent to San Antonio for basic training then to a Denver school for his chosen specialty. He enlisted for a three year term and the plan guarantees schooling before service with the promised training.
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Air Force
J. J. Krause
Adams
San Antonio
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Denver
Colo
Social Security Official Visits Dothan to Discuss Changes
J. W. Overstreet assistant regional representative of the Social Security Administration for the Southeast met with Harry N. Scott manager of the local office in Dothan. The talk centered on new operation processes and contemplated changes in the administration's program.
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J. W. Overstreet
Social Security Administration
Southeastern States
Dothan
Harry N. Scott
Scott
Overstreet
Ike Dinner Sparks GOP Hopes at 1925 F Street
A Friday night gathering at 1925 F Street hosted Ike and notable Republicans including Sen. Taft Sen. Vandenberg Sen. Arends and Rep. Simpson. Guests reported Ike receptive to a Republican presidential bid while Taft pressed for concrete steps to curb prices and warned against easy Generalities. The event left a mix of expectations and envy among party leaders regarding Ike’s political future.
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Ohio
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Warren Austin
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Leslie C. Arends
R-Ill
House Rules Committee
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New Orleans Cotton Futures Jump to New Season Highs
Cotton futures rose to fresh season highs in New Orleans on strong trade buying and short covering. By 11 30 a m prices climbed 55 cents to 1 00 a bale, with high around 36 80 and low near 30 46 as traders pushed values higher.
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Gains at New York Futures Narrow as Prices Edge Up
Coton features registered moderate Ramaga Slow dealings today with late afternoon prices around 40 pp $125 per bale. Market showed lighter demand than previous sessions. contracts for March 3665, May 38.16, and other months edged slightly higher amid thin activity.
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Fire damages home on 219 F Me w street at 9 50 PM
A blaze sparked by rags on a stove damaged a residence at 219 F Mew Street last night. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Fire crews extinguished the blaze with minor smoke damage observed inside the dwelling.
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Ed Todss
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Marines Waive Recruit Training For Some Veterans
The Marine Corps announces that enlistees with at least one year of service in the Army Navy or Coast Guard will have recruit training waived. Previously such members faced training unless they had prior infantry or rifle training. Accepted personnel will be stationed at Marine Barracks Quantico Virginia.
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Peanut referendum vote target in 15 states listed
About 4500 Houston County growers could vote in Saturday's referendum. Culbreth said turnout was well below expectations due to bad weather. The area represented 92 percent of eligible voters, with 15 states in the peanut crop region spanning from Alabama to Virginia accounting for 98 percent of production.
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Arkansas
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Texas
Virginia
Convicts Sought After Escape Near Atmore
Police pursue three escapees from Atmore prison camp after a Saturday breakout. Two men seen near Ariton on Monday. one brother reports a surrender. Recaptured is 22 year old Robert Woodham. Fugitives include 32 year old Russell Reed of Moulton and 38 year old Leonard Mon of Crichton.
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Atmore
Ariton
Robert Woodham
Russell Reed
Gt. Moulton
Leonard Mon
Crichton
Arab violence shocks Jerusalem as riots escalate
Fragmented OCR details a deadly riot atmosphere with Arabs attacking Jews, a burnings and executions, and a rally in support of Palestine. Reports describe casualties, Arab gunmen, and fear of further violence as curfews and raids attempt to restore order. Strong entities include Arabs, Jews, Tel Aviv, Palestine, and British authorities.
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Resignations Filed From Dothan Personnel Board
Letters from T T Skeen and Beaty Whiddon resigning as personnel director and as chairman of the city civil service personnel board cite noncooperation and desire for harmony. Skeen offers to serve until successor elected or appointed by December 31, 1947. Whiddon asks resignation to take effect on receipt of letter.
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Citi
Zens Advisory Committee
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City Civil Service
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Honyever
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Postwar reparations debate at Moscow conference
The report discusses opposition and support around reparations for Germany after World War II. It notes US and British subsidies for German subsistence in occupied zones and the aim of a balanced economy, while Russia resists. It mentions Marshall and Bevin advocating a plan and reference to statements by Patty Mir ball and Pasdea.
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Ernest Bevin
Russia
United States
Britain
Patty Mir Ball
Pasdea
WHA Officer Here On State PHA Visit
Ten Speicht collection officer for the State PHA offices in Montgomery is in Houston County this week. County FHA Supervisor James L. Burleson said today Houston is one of 20 counties in District UT, which Speicht won.
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Montgomery
Houston County
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James L. Burleson
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Speicht
Rights of Way Granted for Power Line Condemnation
Probate Court Judge J A Logue grants condemnation of rights of way over two estates for Alabama Power Company Piic hard Columbia line after 21 suits begun, two minor-involved cases settled. A three member commission will appraise land and damages for Webb and Melton estates in Houston County near Pinehard and Napier Field as the 110000 volt line crosses the Montgomery highway.
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Houston County
Pinehard
Columbia
Montgomery Highway
Napier Field
Turbulent Marseille Port Amid Russian French Clash
The city shifts from siege to bustle as Marseille docks unload 300 ships while a bomb delay stalls a Paris-bound train. Russia-France tensions erupt after Moscow orders repatriation, halts wheat talks, and expels 12 officers. Paris papers blame Moscow’s punitive politics as unrest eases in France after a month of strikes.
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Scout Leader Confers With Local Group This Week
Lieut. Raymer of the USAAF, one of 12 liaison officers, visits Dothan this week for three conference series with the Boy Scouts of America. He met Houston district, Troy Pike Scouters, spoke to the Dothan Exchange Club, and will address First Baptist Church troop committeemen and boys. An Air Scout Squadron of 16 members is active in the council. Rhymer, assigned to Region Five with Memphis HQ, plans to speak at Dothan High School Friday morning.
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Memphis
Three Florida men see sentences reduced to fines
U S Judge C B Kennamer reduced two 18 month terms to fines after recent Federal Court hearing. Robert Griffin of Troy and William J D Thomas of Holmes County Florida received 400 dollar fines and 18 months probation. Willie W Powell of Holmes County requested a new trial as all three faced conspiracy to violate liquor laws charges.
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U.S
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California College Sets Attendance Mark
BERKELEY Calif UP The University of California at Berkeley set a new enrollment record this term with 22 491 students and UCLA posted a final enrollment of 14 391. The prior records were 21 909 at Berkeley and 13 721 at Los Angeles in 1946.
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Police in Portland guard posts per magazine advice
The American Magazine notes Portland policemen must stand at least six feet from posts or structures. It also cites Pittsburgh’s freight tonnage on the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers surpassing the Panama Canal’s throughput, and observes rabbits and some rats have a 360 degree field of vision.
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Amercian Magazine
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Four engined C 54 crashes north of Goose Bay Labrador
Army C 54 with up to 40 capacity crashes in icy Labrador wilderness near Goose Bay. Reports say scattered burning wreckage seen and no known survivors. Canadian sources state 26 aboard. rescue efforts by air and ground underway with helicopter support and a parachute physician en route.
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Livestock Prices From Georgia Alabama Markets Report
Livestock arrivals totaled 650 cattle 375 calves and 4400 hogs at eight plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Tifton Georgia Dothan Alabama and Jacksonville and Tallahassee Florida Hog trading remained active with prices largely steady Composite quotations for eight plants show barrows and gilts 180-240 lb at 24.50-24.75 with one plant at 24 and long hauled lots up to 25 Weights 140-270 lb 23.75-24.23 270 lb up to 24 160-180 lb 23.50-24.25 140-160 lb 21.50-23 120-140 lb 17.50-18.50 Medium to good sows mostly 19.50-22.25 The practical price limit for good 180-24 lb hogs was 25 Other markets in Montgomery noted mixed cattle receipts and firmer early pricing with calves hogs and cows outlined at various levels including 22-26 for yearlings and 24-25 for 180-270 lb hogs in parts of the region.
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