Pecans Theft Suspect Held on Grand Jury Charge
Three men face charges in Houston County. Messe Smith, 31, held on a $900 bond on a grand jury count for theft of 108 pounds of pecans valued at $400, with police saying he sold them and admitted the theft. A. B. Cherry, 37, held on $200 bond on a murder threats warrant. Bill Phillips, 43, released on $300 bond on a false pretenses charge. warrant tied to repair work on his truck.
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Messe
Smnith
Houston
Jai
Eddie D. Kinley
H. L. Evans
Smith
Jack Moore
A. B. Cherry
Lou Mozelle Dixon
Nannie S. Cherry
Bill Phillips
B. W. Nowell
Justice of the Peace
W. T. Jones
Ashford
Nowell
Phillips
Four Permits Issued For Residences Here
Four residential permits were approved by the city engineer office with costs from 1500 to 3600 dollars. W W O Mendheim is building a home on Third Street for 3500 dollars. Frank Gentle at 502 Wasser and C P Gentle at 504 Wasser each receive 2500 dollar homes. L A Dillon builds on Headland Avenue for 1500 dollars. Fred Cherry earns a permit to erect a neon sign at 116 S St Andrews for 250 dollars.
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W.W. O. Mendheim
Third Street
Frank Gentle
Waster
C. P. Gentle
Wasser
L. A. Dillon
Headland Avenue
Fred Cherry
S. St. Andrews
Officers Recover Two Stolen Autos
Do than residents report two automobiles stolen recently have been recovered. Highway Patrolman M S Vickery said today. One car stolen from Robert Ramsey last week was recovered in Geneva County Saturday by Sheriff W P Register and Geneva’s chief of police. Only the glove compartment, apparently pried open, was damaged. Sheriff’s staff at Cuthbert Georgia notified local patrolmen that a car stolen from a local used car company has been found there.
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Dothan
M. S. Vickery
Robert Ramsey
Geneva County
W. P. Register
Geneva
Vickery
Cuthbert
Weekend Arrests Total 66 Here
Sixty six arrests were recorded in Dothan and Houston County over the weekend, with most for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Jail records show city officers handling 58 arrests and county officers eight.
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Dothan
Houston County
Tony
Cattle Hogs Prices and Market Notes From Several Plants
AP market notes report live cattle and hog trades across Albany Tuscaloosa and Montgomery yards with varied weights. Hog prices show steady to slight declines. 180-249 lb barrows and gilts around 23.50 to 24.25, lighter and heavier ranges listed. Cattle receipts about 350 at Montgomery with mixed steer and heifer prices, calves and cows showing broad spreads. Hog totals and prices detailed by weight class and yard.
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Thomasvullf
MSA
Livesiota Arma
Albany
Coturndur
Montue
Thomasvle
Tisios
Dotan Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahaer
Fioriga
Montgomery
Federal State Market News Service
Union Stockyards
Dothan Veterans Enlist In Air Force
Two Dothan veterans, Wilson D. Herndon and Cliflion W. Shiver, have enlisted in the Air Force and are assigned to Tyndall Field Florida for duty. Shiver enters as sergeant while Herndon holds corporal rank. Also enlisted and transferred to Fort Benning Georgia are W. C. Vinson of Coffee Springs route one and T. J. Bess of Chancellor route one.
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Dothan
Wilson D. Herndon
Cliflion W. Shiver
Air Force
Tyndall Field
Fla
Shiver
Herndon
W. C. Vinson
Coffee Springs
T. J. Bess
Chancellor
Benning
Arson case tied to 11 lynchings fuels Georgia rewards
Pollock testified Grimes admitted splashing gasoline on Mt Zion Methodist, Friendship Baptist and local school buildings where Negro burial societies met. He supposedly set the fires after leaving a party and waiting inside until meetings ended. Georgia law limits arson penalties without injuries. Walton County, Loganville and the state offered 890 dollars in rewards. Detectives from local agencies and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation helped arrest Grimes. A one hundred dollar death benefit was placed with the county probate judge for the girl beneficiary until age 21.
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Pollock
Grimes
Mt. Zion Methodist Church
Friendship Baptist Church
Nexgio
Georgia
State of Georgia
Walton County
Loganville
Watton
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
New Orleans Cotton Futures Edge Higher Then Slip
In New Orleans early trading cotton futures rose by about 15 to 35 cents per bale before profit taking pulled prices back. At 31:30 aqn prices showed gains with May and Oct contracts around 35.8 and 34.6 respectively, while New York saw a later drop under liquidation pressure with December at 36.25 and May at 35.62.
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New Orleans
New York
Commission House
Acute livestock feed shortage warned at Farm Bureau meet
At a livestock conference in Chicago, R K Buss Iowa Extension and Hal B Wiser California Farm Bureau warned of an acute shortage of feed grains before spring. They said the 1947 corn crop was 900 million bushels below 1946, with overestimated roughages and rising marketing spots from traders and speculators. Experts forecast meat consumption to drop about 10 pounds per person next year, with stabilization not expected until as late as 1954.
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Predevenie Pensions
American Farm Bureau Federation
R. K. Buss
Des Maes
Iowa Extension Service
Hal B. Wiser
Los Angeles
California Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Bliss
Wiser
Labor strain, wage trends mix with ongoing strikes
Western Union reports no strike vote among ALPA officers despite talks on grievance procedures. ALPA president Behncke says negotiations since 1947 have not yielded agreement. National Foremen's Institute notes Taft Hartley-era wage gains average 9.5 cents, sparking inflation worries. The International Typographical Union strike against Chicago papers persists after four weeks, with printers seeking higher day and night wages as papers rely on photo engraving.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
United Air Lines
AFL Air Lines Pilots’ Association
David L. Behncke
ALPA
National Foremen’s Institute, Inc
Truman
Economic Advisory Council
International Typographical Union
Chicano
Marshall Tangles Over German Reparation Demands
The U S decision on immediate adjournment hinges on four demands for the Soviet zone of Germany. These call for a full report from foreign ministers on reparations, cessation of withdrawals by Jan 1, restoration of German assets, and favored treatment of exports to repay Allied civilian maintenance. Marshall has mostly rejected the first three while broadly accepting the final provision.
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Marshall Us Nal
Germany
Biz Suvies
United States
Great Britain
Mokay
Marshall
Soviet Union
Political battle over inflation bill grinds in Congress
The GOP and Democrats face off over a take it or leave it inflation plan driven by Speaker Martin and backed by House Republicans. Key provisions include export controls, rail capacity allocation, and higher gold reserves, with votes expected in a tense showdown as Truman urges a broader ten point program.
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Progres
Gore
Goverty
Martin
Macxachusetts
Halleck
Indiana
Wolcott
R-Mien
House Banking Committee
Rayburn
Texas
Federal Reserve Banks
House
Senate
GOP
Truman
Congress
Flouse
Senate Republians
White House
Edwin G. Nourse
Economic Advisory Council
Esa Ko
Denial of Profit Claims on Western Germany Deals
A statement issued yesterday denies that the United States or Britain earned any profit from transactions in Western Germany as charged by Molotov. The language emphasizes a flat refutation of the allegation and asserts no financial gain by the two nations from the dealings in that region.
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U. S
Germany
Deputy Sheriff Resigns After Years in Office
Deputy Sheriff Otic Meadhaim resigns from office effective December 20. Sheriff Wak Cameron notes the completion of his service since taking office in January 71.
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Sher Otic Meadhaim
Wak Cameron
Hes
Cameroe
Sant Today
Moscow Ends Wartime Rationing Amid Inflation Warnings
The government announces price control measures and a program to curb inflation and speculation, noting some commodities rose 10 to 15 times above prewar levels. Citizens of Moscow react with relief as rationing ends.
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Moscow
Not Unexpected Ruble Revaluation Shocks Moscow
Washington notes Moscow’s drastic ruble revaluation as a monetary purge. Officials say Russians will be left with one ruble for every ten held, inflation fears rise, and the move aims to curb excess purchasing power while wiping out private fortunes of so called speculators.
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Washington
Moscow
Russia
Iron Curtain
State Department
Voice of America
Federal Reserve
Francis B. Stevens
Stevens
J. Burke Knapp
Federal Reserve Board
Soviet Union
Knapp
Moscow Radio
Middle East tensions rise as Arab forces move to Palestine
Reports describe police firing on convoy after Arab troops opened fire, and Lebanese border forces ordered to shoot at sight near Palestine. Baghdad says thousands of troops ready to move with full equipment to join Arabs within two weeks. Cairo sees 100000 demonstrators pledging to aid Palestine Arabs and future independent Arab state.
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Middle East
Lebanon
Palestine
Beirut
Baghdad
Husein Fawzi
Cairo
Opera Square
Arab League
Pledgd
Riad el Soht Bey
Hal Amin el Yussein
Mutti
Jerusalem
Nes “Wre
All Palestine
U. S
Hussein Heikal Pasha
Feyetiuin Senste Teid
Csiro
Obituary for Rebbert J Harrison of Dothan Dies at 70
Rebbert J Harrison of Dothan died at his home 36 North College Street after a recent illness. He was seventy. Services set for Ward Wilson chapel Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Dr Henry A Parker officiating. Burial in City cemetery with Masonic rites. Survived by widow four sons C D Harrison Jacksonville Bob Taylor Harrison New Orleans R C Harrison Miami and i Sam Harrison Atlanta a brother T Harrison Newville a sister Mrs H H Ennis Abbeville four grandchildren. Active pallbearers named. Honorary pallbearers listed.
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Rebbert J. Harrison
Dothan
North College Street
Jough Jones
Harrison
Henry Tes
Ward-Wilson Chapel
Henry A. Parker
Ward-Wilson
Masonic Meetings Schedule In Dothan This Week
Two regular meetings are set this week for Dothan Masons. On Tuesday at 7 p m Dothan Lodge No 4866 will meet for regular business and work. Thursday at 7 p m Dothan Commandery No 25 will hold its regular business meeting. Master Masons urged to meet Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the Temple to attend graveside services for R J Harrison at the cemetery.
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Dothan Masons
Dothan Lodge, No. 4866
Dothan Commandery No. 25
Temple
R. J. Harrison
Education Plan Urges Broad Reform for U S Colleges
The commission recommends making education for freedom democracy and world peace part of all college life. It calls for boosting college attendance to 4 6 million by 1960 and 600 000 in professional and graduate schools, expanding federal aid with scholarships and fellowships, and creating hundreds of new community colleges while reforming curriculums to foster citizenship and reduce overspecialization. It cites leaders Compton White Freeman Jones and outlines a six point program.
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South
Arthur H. Compton
Washington University
St. Louis
Geodrich White
Emory University
Atlanta
Douglas S. Freeman
Richmond, Va
Lewis W. Jones
University of Arkansas
Houston County Marriage Licenses This Week
Marriage licenses issued at the Houston County probate office during the past week include Alton Lee Bennett of Apalachicola Fra and Beatrice Melvin of Panama City Andrew Danragh of Tyndall Field and Mildred Barnowski of Dearborn Michigan Carl V McArthur and Birdie Lee Williams both of Ashford Jesse J Cook Jr and Mary Edna Brown both of Dothan route four W V Bottoms and Annie Pearl Armstrong both of Hartford Joseph A Armstrong Gastonia NC and Jessie Welch Panama City Robert T Shehane Tyndall Field and Carolyn Creamer Ozark Billy Gene Wilson and Laura Mase Davis both of Panama City Joseph M Matalovics Lorain Ohio and Margaret Sherer Panama City
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Houston County
Alton Lee Bennett
Apalachicola
Fra
Beatrice Melvin
Panama City
Andrew Danragh
Tyndall Field
Mildred Barnowski
Dearborn
Mich
Carl V. McArthur
Birdie Lee Williams
Ashford
Jesse J. Cook, Jr
Mary Edna Brown
Dothan
W. V. Bottoms
Annie Pearl Armstrong
Hartford
Joseph A. Armstrong
Gastonia
N. C
Jessie Welch
Robert T. Shehane
Carolyn Creamer
Ozark
Billy Gene Wilson
Laura Mase Davis
Joseph M. Matalovics
Lorain
Ohio
Margaret Sherer
Partition Plan Could Mobilize Romanian Pienists to Palestine
A proposed partition would let Russia deploy 300000 Romanian Pienists to Palestine with aims to shape the emerging Jewish state as a communist beacon. The plan signals a bold geopolitical gambit amid growing regional tensions and international scrutiny.
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Russia
Palestine
White House warns on Italian democracy and aid debate
A White House statement vows U S action if Italy's freedom is threatened and reports say the United States plans to supply machine guns rifles and ammunition to bolster the Italian army and police. Officials consider credits to buy surplus war goods as part of relief while Congress mulls funds for Italy France and Austria and how to shape aid policy amid Cold War tensions.
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White House
Italy
United States
Bolater
Senate
House
China
House Appropriations Committee
France
Austria
Senate House Committee
Corporal McArthur Receives Base Commendation
Corporal Edwin J. McArthur, son of Mrs. Sallie McArthur of Ashford, stationed at Mather Field Sacramento California, received a letter of commendation from the base commanding general for fingerprinting all civilian employees for a recent FBI loyalty check. He was praised for meeting a tight deadline, courteous treatment of civilians, and cooperative attitude.
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Edwin J. McArthur
Sallie McArthur
Ashford
Mather Field
Sacramento
Calif
FBI
McArthur
Navy Seaman Second Class Thomas Johnson Completes Training
Thomas Johnson USN son of Mr and Mrs John Johnson of Arizon route one has completed recruit training at San Diego Naval Training Center and advanced to seaman second class William P Richardson seaman second class of Dothan serves aboard destroyer USS MacKenzie now at Norfolk Virginia Also a note on ironing technique steps and a historical fact about Abraham Lincoln’s parents active in an anti slavery church
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Thomas Johnson
USN
John Johnson
Arizon
William P. Richardson
Dothan
MacKenzie
Norfolk, Va
Abraham Lincoln
Mental and nervous cases in veterans hospital patients
Authorities report that almost half of U S veterans hospital patients are mental and nervous cases and that more than 172 000 forest fires occur every year.
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U. S. Veterans’ Hospitals
Local Obituary Notice Highlights Barnes and Mixon Families
The obituary lists Mise Bevle Mae Barnes and others tied to Abbeville and Dothan, including Oscar Barnes and Marrett Bose, with pallbearers named as Jack Starling Hawley Yancy Strickland T N Moody Tom Davis and Buster Cummins. Active pallbearers indicated.
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Mise Bevle Mae Barnes
Aino
Lenie Bailey
J. W. Bares
Abbeville
Oscar Barnes
Fin
Marrett Bose
Dothan Pilot Club Christmas Party Set At Asa Lisenby Home
The Dothan Pilot Club will hold its Christmas party Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mr. Asa Lisenby located at 1400 West Street. All members are urged to attend.
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Dothan Pilot Club
Asa Lisenby
West Street
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Rebert J. Harrison
Corporal McArthur
James R. Brown
Harvey Anderson
Sanitary Dairy
Spann
Southside Granite Co
S. Appletree Coy
L. Brunson
Jack Kingry
Clark & Danzey
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