Favoring Self Starter Action by Wiregrass Delegation
A poll shows six of nine Wiregrass legislators favoring the self starter amendment that would force a special session. Senators W. G. Hardwick and J. Albert Hughes back it. Arnon S. Summerlin opposes. Four Representatives favor the measure: Malone, Adams, Larkins, Faulk. opponents include Mathison and Knight. Malone leads the driving effort, while Gov. Folsom campaigns against it.
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W. G. Hardwick
Houston-Henry
J. Albert Hughes
Geneva-Dale
Arnon S. Summerlin
Crenshaw-Coffee-Pike
W. D. Mafone
Houston
Jesse Adams
Dale
4. B. Larkins
Coffee
Roland Faulk
Geneva
Henry County
G. B. Mathison
George Knight
Malone
Rep. Malone
James =. Folsom
Greensboro
Dothan
Rep. Methison
Friendly
Summerlin
Auburn Board of Trustees
Folsom
Hardwick
Rep
Larkins
Tara
New Courthouse Ballot Planned for Houston County
Voters on January 6 will see three ballot questions guiding plans for a new courthouse. The questions ask about building a new courthouse after costs drop, funding bonds, and choosing location, with a board member noting no construction during the current board’s term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Shaw
Board of Revenue
IWS
Perry Calhoun
Board of Planning
Nine Shopping Days Til Christmas in Rainy Dothan
Shoppers packed the Wiregrass streets of Dothan last week despite rain and cloudy skies as nine shopping days remained until Christmas. Last minute buying rose in the late afternoon as clerks and crowds sped about store-hopping and window shopping under cold north winds. A damp, dim dusk scene gave way to glittering lights and a festive, albeit brisk, atmosphere. No. 24 on Page 2.
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Abby Ellard
Gutman
Dothan
Dale County ruling bars surplus taxes from hospital upkeep
Special Attorney General A A Carmichael ruled that surplus proceeds from Dale County’s 2.5 mill tax, intended for a county hospital, cannot be legally used for maintenance after construction. Earlier opinion allowed construction use. current decision clarifies public funding limits and bond goals under Hill Burton Act parameters.
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Ozark
A. A Carmichael
Dale County
Carmichael
Frank O O. Deese
Deese
Date County
Trade school data progress committee sets meeting Thursday
A ten member progress committee formed to study establishing a state owned trade school for the Wiregrass will meet Thursday at 8 to compile findings for the State Board of Education. The group aims to place the school at Napier Field and will consider site options and regional needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade School
State Board Education
Albert Logue Caid Ra
Napier Field
Dothan
Houston County
C. C. Mosley
Bruce Flurry
C. M. Ling
Solomon Baxter
W. Guy Hardwick
Chamber Fof Commerce
Arthur Johnson
Logue
J. A. Roberts
J. 2. Collins
J. T. Dykes
Henry, Geneva
Dale Counties
Self-Starter Act Debate Signals Campaign Push
Backers and opponents of the self starter amendment plan a pre holiday round of speeches as the measure nears a vote. Gov James F Folsom will broadcast statewide and additional appearances are scheduled. Senators Boutwell and Lamberth meet in Tuscaloosa to debate the proposal with author Alten Etowah. House Speaker Beck to Turn To No. 11 On Page 2.
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Associated Press
Legisature
House
Senate
James F. Folsom
Alabama
Albert Boutwell
Jefferson County
Broughtay Lameberth
Tallapaosa
Tuscaloosa
Lamberth
James B. Alten
Etowah
Barkers
W. M. Beck
Merit System Chiefs Called To Meeting
Letters call a meeting for Thursday morning of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the City of Dothan to elect a successor to J. P. Culver who resigned last week. The personnel board will choose a new member for a six year term. Ussery and Wells are elected for two and four year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Advisory Committee
City of Dothan Merit System
J. P. Culver
Bank Robber Gains Cash In Downtown Heist
In Los Angeles a bandit entered a downtown bank and received hard cash directly from the teller, police reported. The incident details remain under investigation with authorities seeking suspects and footage.
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Los Angeles
Bloody feud in Chicago leaves four dead in six hours
Four men were killed in a days-long Chicago and Brookfield shooting spree tied to a feud involving Timas Daley, 42, an ex convict. Daley and accomplices pursued rival John Everis, 40, a secondhand furniture dealer, amid a burst of drive by and garage shootings. Survivors and witnesses described a chaotic scene with gunfire lasting hours as police pursued leads and details emerged.
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Chicago
Brookfield
Pylier
Krreat
Timas Daley
John Everis
Paicehard Daley
Daley
Knexe
Mort Smeghal
James Calis
Jammy Atex
Aurdyan Alten
Demity Ehief
Eetven
Pales
Aitken
Nick Kuesin
Jowell Pratrenn
Mir
James Morelli
Fentress
Nicks Kueus
Steenkel Cates
Beank
Peanuts Shipped To Belgium By Dothan Company
Wiregrass peanuts from the Dothan On Mill Company are en route to Belgium. About 50 tons of shelled nuts will be shipped from Panama City to Europe, contracted by Belgium and the U S government. The Belgium government requested shelled peanuts due to lack of shelling facilities.
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Belgium
Dothan Company
Europe
Dothan On Mill Company
United States
Qwthan
Panama City
Rotterdam
Hassell Bryson
offMecial
George Morrow
Greenwood Product Company
Goverment
U. S
Rain Ends Blue Lupine Disease in Houston County
Lefroy Horn of the Soil Conservation Service said recent heavy rains reduced anthracnose in blue lupine across Houston County after a dry spell had intensified seed infection. He noted weather largely drives damage, with crimson clover stunted by rains, forcing cattle producers to rely more on hay and supplemental feed.
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Houston
Soil Conservation Service
Horm
SCS
U S Disaster Toll Tallied By Red Cross
Washington reports 1947 disaster deaths through December 1 total 1 266 across 46 states and Alaska. The Red Cross lists 287 disasters including 141 fires 60 floods 1 tornado 3 hurricanes 20 explosions and other accidents. Five worst events noted Texas City explosion and September floods among others.
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Washington
United States
American Red Cross
Alaska
Texas
Lost Newnan dog found with fish hook in tummy
Evans reported his pet disappeared for 16 days before returning home with a fish hook lodged in its stomach. An X ray provided to the Newnan Timex Herat office confirmed the hook inside the dog.
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Newnan Guath
Danter 4
Evans
Newnan Timex + Herat
Emmy
China to Get Share Of Fund Approved
A compromise bill authorizes 597 million dollars in emergency relief for France Italy Austria and China and moves to final passage. The plan preserves the president’s requested total while allocating funds after heated debate, with China included to satisfy Republican demands. The measure authorizes aid now and awaits final votes next week.
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China
IOWN
Steele Washington
LLP
France
Maly
Austria
House
Senate
Truman
Generalissine
Ye Renate
Italy
AMON
Congress
Artie
Vendeaver
Moby
Ranterena
Republicans Push 10 Point Anti Inflation Plan
Washington AP reports Senate Republicans advanced a 10 point anti inflation program favoring voluntary actions by industry to curb rising prices. They pledge production increases, debt reduction, lower taxes, and avoid government controls while targeting three measures tied to the Walent bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Republicans
Ufthi
Industraal Wiventonies
Win
Millikin Coler
Mite Shine
Congress
House
Escapees Sighted Near Armore After Car Theft
Officers believe two Arm ore escapees are in the vicinity after three unidentified men eluded a posse near Arm ore Friday. A search by hounds and deputies followed reports of two men matching a light clothing description spotted on Kinney road, northeast of Arm ore, with one man identified as Reed and Monk. A prior arrest and a manhunt extended from Beulah church toward the area as authorities traced connections to a December car theft and earlier surveillance in the area.
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Taral
Nathan
Kinney
Cari
Monk
Reed
Noe Arston
Robert Wrodham
Wilen
Ruard
Brewton
Asien
Woudhoun
Jorge Sore
Peur
Satchel Jailed For Packing Lead in Local Theft
Dothan police charged Pere Lest night with petty larceny for removing lead weighing around 115 pounds from a local guano company. He allegedly tried to sell it to a junk dealer. The case is described as one of the heaviest thefts in the department's records.
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Morris
Dothan
Katehel
Hatcher
Lewis Leaves AFL and Fights for Political Role
Washington reports John Lewis leaves the AFL amid a looming presidential campaign, with UMWA influence boosting labor actions. The departure is tied to Lewis resisting Taft-Hartley constraints while pursuing broader organizing outside the steel industry and a potential independent political path.
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Washington
Camapaige
John de Lewin
Devin
Fetera, Then Jt Ulea
Lewis
APE
UMW
AFL
National Factor Retatias Board
Three-Way Fight Rocks Jerusalem
In a sharp escalation in the Holy Land, violence pits Jews, Arab villagers, and Beitist forces in and around Tel Aviv area. An assault on Yabudiya northeast of Tel Aviv leaves 22 dead and at least 87 wounded as a disciplined convoy rockets the village, grenades, bombs, and gunfire erupting from four military vehicles and armored cars.
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Kliva
Simon Aerusalem
Holy
Lend
Yanterday
Bettie
Araby Jatte
Jewart
Tel Aviv
Yabudiya
Cate
Grocery Manager Stabbed To Death in Westalde Store
Summingham AP report states T C Solomon 61 died en route to hospital after being found beaten and stabbed in Westalde grocery where he managed. Coroner notes a 16 stab wounds and an ice pick-like weapon. A money sack with only small change was left on the counter. Solomon was found by two delivery truck employees. neighbors say he usually arrived early to prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumingham
T. C. Solomon
Westalde
Joe L. Milderbrand
Gequery
Selomen
Arecory
Atere
Growing Pains Engineer Ramseur Reviews Progress Here In One Year
Engineer Ramseur reflects on one year of sewer system work in the city as growth strains the department. Parramore, head of the reel department, assumed more duties, aiding early progress while recognizing the city’s rapid expansion outpaced engineering. The lack of an engineering department for years contributed to major sewer challenges. some headway is made, and a long range sewerage plan is underway.
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Growing Pains
Ramseur
Clarence Streeeman
Cieromirnassioners
D. Parramore
Parramore
May Yrars
Tern Ts
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Health Department
James Barl Mallins
Newton
Thomas M. Allen
Sylacauga
Hagle
Red Cross
Satchel
Fwin W. Pauley
Senate Appropriations Committee
Winsthmutton
Any
CAP
Jerusalem
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