Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Meeting
MEW meeting State Senator vite and others loom over a planned event at ivegrans 5 it 3073 Pore tomorrow. Jessie Wooten of Wentville route one awaits action by a federal jury on a charge of harming fugitives. He has been held in Midtston county Jail with bond set at 5 000. Commissioner J. Poseemr leaves hospital after an accident injuring George Clark of Panama City and Rehoboth Friday. Sam Roberts of Dothan, a victim of the same wreck, Tom Pinned bore at well. An attorney for John P. Fack gacn of Dothan pleaded guilty in PRecorder's Court with a sanction of 82.
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Wooten
Jessie Wooten
Wentville
Midtston County
J. 5
Poseemr
George Clark
Panama City
Duho
Dothan
Sam Roberts
Vickim
Negro Woman Is Sentenced For Murder In Houston County
Geraldine Dewis a Black woman was found guilty of second degree murder in Houston County Court today and sentenced to 25 years. Jury verdict was delivered after delay. The case arose from the October killing of Mary Frances Beacham, also Black. Deacon J C Satto testified, citing direct murder in July death of J Salfeld during a church service. Other cases, including Leroy Forter for first degree murder and F P Bolton for embezzlement, were continued to the next term.
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Geraldine Dewis
Haubton County
Chrouit
Teday
Mary Frances Beacham
Telat
J. C. Satto
Mar
Tie Reynolds
Negro, Wes
Goodman
Pakistan Air Crash Kills 26 Persons Reported
A Pakistan International Airlines DC crash north of a village near Karachi left 22 passengers and 4 crew dead. Rescue teams faced difficult terrain and limited life signs as officials awaited confirmation and passenger names including delegates to an Islamic conference.
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Pakistan
Paslatan
pPakdistan Airways DC
Karachi
Jatrand
SarAtcarch
Ihe
Reams
Sytian
Fayptain
Firefighters Battle Blazing Carcito Incident
Ken Doupled up Coffeyville firefighters battled a blaze in a car on a rural road. A greatly alarmed driver turned in and returned with others to extinguish the flames at the fire station. In Duluth Minnesota an auxiliary fund drive by Fatty women formed "The Fire Berea" supported the volunteer department for fire equipment.
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Coffeyville
Ken
Cooney
Greman
Duluth
Minn
Crenoma Township
Voluntere Fire Deporimai
Rive Funda
The
Fire Berea
Skouras Daughter Arrested After Police Shootout
Dionsla Skouras, 33, daughter of Spyros Skouras of the 20th Century Fox, was shot by police in Darien Connecticut after a high speed chase. She was hospitalized in Westport with injuries from three police gunshots while a car pursuit ended with her surrender. Police said three shots were fired at the speeding vehicle before she stopped and fired at them.
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Darien
Conn
Dionsla 1S Skouras
Spyros Skoutrealdene
20Th Century-Fox
Orp
Keratera
Wild
Nile Sins
Larmina
Hallbrocke
Westport
Com
Skauraa
Christmas Program At Echo School Set For December 2
Echo School announces a Christmas program scheduled for December 2 with the entire student body participating. A short pageant by a representative group from the elementary school will close the event. The public is invited to attend and tour the school afterward.
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Echo
Echo School
Tauraday
Hoon
Dr Draughon Calls for Free Enterprise World Leadership
Dr Draughon argued the United States must lead a world shift toward free enterprise and private capital amid two competing philosophies. He urged developing nations to adopt scientific agriculture and free market manufacturing while safeguarding American investments with insurance and strategic materials. He also praised the Auburn Alabama football rivalry and looked ahead to speaking in Headland.
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Drauphor
United States
Trufman
Agnse
Tirma
Alabama
Draughen
Auburn
Renuma
Lion
Aubven
Legislative measures expand school, tax, and bond powers
The 1809 session considers bills to empower Franklin County officials to pass laws and regulate matters, prohibit long utility term grants in Phenir Sily, authorize Cherokee and Madison counties to levy five mills for schools, and authorize bond funding of 400000 for a new courtland school, with districts and tax scope defined.
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Franklyn County
Phenir
Tenn
Clair County
Cherokee County
Courtland
Lawrence County
Madison County
Huntsville la
Dover Mayor Stucky Wins Twisting Contest in Canton
Dover Ohio mayor Harry W. Stucky won a local twisting contest held in Canton with a notable display of skill. The event paired mayors and police chiefs from nearby cities, featuring a playful competition on stage. Stucky aged 45 showcased a deft, twisting technique that drew cheers from spectators.
Chiang Kai-Shek drafts Formosa defense plan
Chiang Kai-Shek orders defense preparations for Formosa against a possible Communist amphibious invasion from the mainland. Army Navy and Air chiefs coordinate land sea and air forces while 200,000 to 300,000 Nationalist troops are believed ready. Observers doubt air strength estimates, and reports of Communist armor purchases surface as planners brace for action. Government efforts include rural reconstruction to win peasant support amid defense buildup.
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Arthur Govl Taipeh
Formosa
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Nationallas
Planos
Oier
China
Lucent
St -Thy
Hong Kong
Chen Chen
Cheng
Odd Bird Cluck Shadowing White House Base Rumor
Newsmen question why a cryptic report links 13 ostrich eggs to a White House base scene. A reporter speculates poultry groups fear backlash if the President is implicated in chicken related dining, referencing a White House press conference with a misread note about "chicken eats."
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White House
Samien
Cratt
Poultry Men of America
Hoover Urges Government Reform to Cut Waste and Taxes
In a nationwide radio address President Hoover urged support for eight new government reforms to reduce waste and avoid higher taxes. He proposed civil service reorganization, budgeting revamps, and unification of several federal services to streamline operations. The Hoover Commission’s plan aims to halve agencies and curb federal bloat amid warnings of rising costs.
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Blue Cross
Élis
Hoover
Truman
We Commission 8
Citiasia Group
Owas
Budgatig Soa
Federal Hospital
Weater Conservation Services
Preneun
The
United States
Ira
Hoover Commission
Halover
Solons fault local officials over cotton quota delays
Washington, UP reports congressmen blame state and county committees for mismanaging cotton allotments under the 1940s price support plan. They argue inequities in distributing 21,000,000 acre planting caps and seek Brannan action to rebalance shares, warning farmers may oppose next referendum. Some lawmakers pressed for direct blame on Brannan for complex regulations.
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Washington
West Texna
U.S
Brannan
Pace
Brennan
Césolutin
Public Poll Guides Hospital Operations
In Minneapolis a western hospital follows a poll based operation plan. The poll surveys groups including the public patients medical staff and employees to guide decisions and policies.
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Minneapolis
Murthy Western Hospital
Bullet shatters car window near Two Harbors
In Two Harbors Minnesota a stray bullet from a hunting gun crashed through a car window as Karth Hassett drove with three passengers. The bullet struck the steering column and ripped his coat sleeve but Hassett and all riders were unharmed.
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Minn
Karth Hassett
Hassett
Service League Sets Display GF Gifts For Needy Families
Dothan's Service League announced a weekend display of Christmas boxes to aid county families. The project includes food clothing and toys and will be delivered next week. Napier Field Trade School provided toys with league materials. President is Mrs F A Plowers.
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F. A. Plowers
The
Bothan Service League
Livestock prices move at Georgia and Alabama yards
USDA auction notes from Thomasville and Montgomery show cattle and calves arriving with steady hog markets. Goats and sows priced to 15 dollars per hundredweight, while hogs ranged 11 to 15.50 with midsize and heavy weights trading around 12 to 19 dollars. cattle receipts estimated around six hundred twenty-five with moderate activity and mixed slaughter classes.
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Thomasville
USDAI
Albany
Columbus
Moutrie
Thomesville
Tifton
Gaz Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery
Mit News
SVC
Final Meetings Set Before Referendum On Marketing Quota
Plans outline the cotton marketing quota referendum with tonight meetings at Madrid Kinsey and the county courthouse. Officials discuss quota program merits and 1980 peanut acre issues, as officials list election polling beats and local coordinators for each district.
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Whursday
Houston
Temorray
Madrid
Kinsey
Tessé Ay Culbrath
C. M. Ling
Toomen
A.m
Polla
Heata
Old Davis
Vicksburg
G. Daviah Upton
B. L. Beckham
George W Draughyn
Hollis
Bran
Thomas W. Snell
J. &. Marchman
Eugene Price
Jack Stuckey
County
G . Haccigel
G. Chapasaty
Ort Deal
Dr. and
Grove Dyker
Rehoboth
JA. Martin
Fred Helms
Joe PF. Hadden
Whit Skipper
Kingly
Taylor
James L. Kelly
R- July Clark
Dewald McArdle
J. L. Jarvis
W. B. Grady
Aghford
HSGC
Meadows
Bart Thompson
Gien &. Lawrence
Wilson Bruner
Wiloughby's
Crosby
Alver L. Jordin
B. $.Long
Osdnidan
Ku Isey
Halhat Pirney
C. Custis Mixon le
Tobejas
A. Diheridge
Ayton Seitcoat
Columbia City Mall
G. Forrester
Dewey Bridger
Bob
Wales Tield
Dupree School
Walter L. Pyne
C. C. Hail
Robert Virgil King
Talks Delay Civil Rights Plans Amid Senate Fight
The dialogue between Nash Niles and NASA officials nears completion as the White House braces for Congress. Senate Democrats warn of tough resistance to the President’s civil rights program, while Tru man emphasizes past cross‑party support. Snyder, Pace, Murphy, Stowe and Hopkins join White House transfers during a quiet vacation day and policy discussions.
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Phillyy Nash
Ah Oasisinit
Niler Niles
NASA
Swans
Sunbatas
Congress
Senate
Foot
Dirst
Seatinn
PRPC
Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington
Snyder
Coast Guard
Frent Pace
Chirien
Murphy
Welles
White House
Dave
David L. Stowe
William J. Hopkine
US Protests Bulgarian Attacks Amid Diplomatic Strain
The United States condemned Bulgarian government attacks on U S Minister Donald R Hirath and questioned Bulgaria's intent to maintain normal relations. State Department officials said Bulgaria risks tighter restrictions and possible severing of diplomatic ties, as Washington weighs a possible break in relations and recalls top Bulgarian representatives.
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Edward E. Bomar Waghington
United States
U. S
Donald R. Hirath
State Department
Setis
James E. Webb
Peter Youtev
Washington
Sti Department
Soin
Heath
Nad Ever Een
Trsieho Kostov
Teiel
Webb
Tresth
U. Win Tel Bulgaria
Michael J. McDermott
Sofis
Comrmuniste Litave
Controversy Over Auditorium Maintenance Fees Stalls Debate
City commissioners discuss funding for building upkeep with profits from auditorium rentals funneled into a maintenance fund. Carter group argues maintenance costs should be shared by tenants contributing to expenses. A proposed committee outlines charging ins forests and other users, with a minimum fee of 15 dollars and a 28 percent levy on commercial rents to cover water janitorial costs.
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Carter
Truman Era Tax and Budget Debate Report
The article discusses 11 tended balls and Senate filibuster fears affecting Civil Rights legislation. It notes President Truman's stance on tax hikes and budget balance, with figures around 85 million and opposition to cutting expenditures. It mentions resistance to Taft Hartley Act repeal and uncertainty over universal medical insurance loans in 1950.
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Senate
Truman
Congress
Father Rouse
Triman
Lucas
Universaly Medical
Tax proposal debated by Massachusetts residents and voters
State Senator Richard H. Lee urged the legislature to impose a two dollar fine on residents who vote in two successive years. The proposal frames voting as a financial stake in state governance and seeks to deter repeated voting by the same individuals.
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Boston
jState
Richard H. Lee
la & T
Massachusetts
Deaths in Wiregrass region two locals noted
Funeral services were held for John David forty five of Detnun route four died after a long illness in Gulfport on Sunday. He was a World War I veteran and a member of the American Legion and Beulah Church. Surviving are his wife Nina Ancle Mae David his brother Jack David five sons and three daughters. James Wright Pearce seventy from Dothan Cottonwood died after a long illness. Services were at Webb Baptist Church with Rev M Medima officiating. Interment in Webb cemetery. Surviving are two sons Robert Pearce and J W Pearce a daughter Mrs Lucile Floyd a wife T Pearce and three sisters Lillie Lannie and Mrs Guy.
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Joan David
John David
Wits
Gulfport
Mars
Sud
Wara-Wilson Chapel
Wis
Wen
Bela Cemstery
David
American Legion
Beulah Church
Ancle
Mae David
Duthearo
Jack David
Bainridge
W. Pearce
James Wright Pearce
Webb Baptist Church
M. Medima
Ward-Wilson Incharge
Robert Pearce
Dothan
J. W. Pearce Cottonwood
Lucile Floyd
Cotton
Scout Council Reports 10 Percent Membership Increase
The Ozark community house hosted an executive board meeting as Southeastern Alabama Council membership rose by 10 percent for the year. J.E. Saliba announced the council ended the year even for the first time, while four counties Barbour Pike Corlagian and Houston led in drives. Coffee and Henry showed shorter results though Geneva presented better odds to hit goals.
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Ozark
Alabama
Roy Scotts
Amsésiva
Witt H
Coils
Andaloussy
Pime
Roy Crow
Dinance
Barbour
Pike
Corlagian
Houston
Henry
Hasty Faces Intimidation Charges in Federal Case
Andrew Hasty of Pansty is accused of intimidating federal witnesses in a Liberty case. Authorities say he told two witnesses to leave the state or he would harm them, and he bought tickets for witnesses Katie Law Hughes and Mea Isa Mar Avery to Auburndale. A preliminary hearing was set for next Thursday with the federal court.
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Andrew Jefferson Hasty
Pansty
Libery
Atresk Oy
Asotin S
Authorilies
Hasty
Katie Law Hughes
Mea
Isa Mar Avery
Dothai
Auburndale
Revenue
U. S
J. W. Daughtry
Cotton market steady as liquidation pressures ease
New York cotton futures showed little change amid thin activity after declines, with May contracts trading around 27.81 cents per pound and nearby prices near 23 cents for short covering and trade buying. Poor liquidity and hedge selling weighed on prices despite some support.
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New York
Cottas New Sabeans
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