Fireworks Foreseen In Alabama Party Loyalty Clash
Gadsden mayor Herbert Meighan predicts a bold move at the Alabama State Democratic Committee meeting to require primary candidates to support the national party. He notes factional fights over civil rights and past walkouts may shape a heated campaign as a new 72 member committee is chosen in May and June.
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Gadsden
Herbert Meighan
Meighan
Quees
Democratic Creative Committee
Meyer
Sxalghan
Yagernes
Truman
Fundera
Alabama
Thurmond- Wright
Battla
Priv Maries
Pro
Gener T. McUorvey
Mobile
One Man Killed In Crash Series
Wiregrass highways claim the ninth traffic fatality of the month as Mark Alexander, 32, a Geneva salesman, dies when his car overturns on a country road south of Geneva. Three more people are injured in weekend crashes, with a driver hurt on U.S. Highway 231 and two Davis brothers hospitalized after a three-car collision in Hougesville Red.
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Joe Campbell
Steath
Fintless
Jack Alexander
Gennva
Bighway
Alexander
Marcus
Detroit Vigers
Dubin Browns
Ae Dulver
Cne
Davis Brothers
Davis
Po Dlew
Morris Announces Organization of National Ku Klux Klan
In Montgomery Alabama Ku Klux Klan leader William Hugh Morris announced the birth of a new national Klan organization. He said Klan leaders from several states joined to form a dormant imperial council now acting as the Imperial Council for the National Ku Klux Klan. Morris named associates including Thomas Li Hanilios and Bo Hendrix as officers.
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Montgomery
Alabama
William Hugh, Morris
Birmingham 1O
Imperial Council
Ruy Klux Klans
Mortis
Mpoxesiang
Imperial Counsy
Thomas Li
Hanilios
Grand Dragon
50-Bed Hospital Approved After Heated Board Debate
George Whittington reports the County Hospital Board reached general agreement on a Cottonwood Road site for a 50-bed hospital but debated locating, surveying property, and constraints on gifts, purchases, and water sewer access. A roll call vote was pursued amid clashes led by Wilton Sturges Wilt Ed Holland and Richmond Flowers.
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George Whittington
Flouston County
County Hospital Board
Cottonwood Road
Volved
Albert West
Nl Sgbed Bia
Wilton Sturges
Wilt Ed
Flowers
Coal Groups Press Truman to Invoke Taft Hartley Act
Washington groups led by the National Coal Association urge President Truman to use the Taft Hartley Act to force hard coal miners back to a five day week. John L. Lewis’s UMW has kept miners on a three day schedule amid an ongoing contract dispute, while officials say stockpiles are not yet critical.
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Washington
National
Coa
Truman
Key West
Pia
Filsaides
John L. Lewis
John Battle
The
Coal Association
Batile
Souther Coal Producery Association
American Retail Coal Merchants Association
Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Truman Renenrely
Eisenhower Denies 1952 Candidacy Plans
New York dispatch reports Dwight D. Eisenhower returning to Columbia University after a Texas trip. He declares he is not a candidate for political office and emphasizes his focus on serving as president. He notes friendship with President Truman and references upcoming university events.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Columbia University
Texas
Eisenhower
Columbdia
Shahad Tran
Chicago
Meade
White House
Key Went
Fla
Truman J
Truman
Johnson Says Draft Essential To Security
Defense Secretary Louis Johnson told President Truman that extending the peacetime draft law for three years is essential to national security. He asked Budget Bureau for 18.7 million dollars annually to fund the Selective Service System, with White House approval needed before sending the measure to Congress. Johnson cites support from State, NSRB, Joint Chiefs, and all three armed forces as high priority.
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Washington
Defense
Louis Iohnson
Truman
Johnson
Budget Bureau
Aref
Congress
Congressional
Armed Services
Dean Acheson
al Security Resourcng Board
Joint Chiefs of State
Hep
Burma Recognizes Chinese Communist Regime
Burma acknowledged the Chinese People's Republic and conveyed thanks by telegram to the Chinese government. The telegram to the Chinese premier and foreign minister noted receipt of the proclamation and expressed appreciation for the recognition.
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Rangoon
Burma
Savil Et Aloe
Peiking
Toe Gram
Chott En Lal
Peising
Union of Burma
Peoples’ Republic
China
Aarpante
Runaway 9 Year Old Found At Library
A nine year old who ran away and lost a book was found at the library. Police say the child had been missing since Tuesday and was tethered briefly to prevent further wandering. A local official described the incident as a minor misstep and confirmed the boy’s safe return to guardians.
Legion Club Closes After Stabbing Incident in Dothan
American Legion post officials closed the clubhouse on New Foster Street as police and post leaders investigate a Thursday stabbing. Felix Whatley, 27, was wounded in the back while separating two men, Roland Hay and John Baker, who were later charged with assault and battery. Whatley remained hospitalized in improved condition.
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American Legion Post
New Foster Street
Dothan
Eddie D. Kelley
Herbert Wilson
Richmond McClintock
Kelley
Felix Whatley
Roland A. Hay
Jonn K. Baker
Whatley
Hall
Baki
Hall Baker Macup
Aged man Caldwell found dead near Lake Tholacco
James A Caldwell missing for a week was found by a search party near Lake Tholacco on Camp Rucker. Coroner Tom Gott attributed death to exposure and a heart attack after about 48 hours. He had been seen at a store east of Enterprise and was last headed to his niece's home before walking toward Ozark. Funeral services were held at Old Tobin Place Church with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include relatives.
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Ozark
James ‘A. Caldwall
Lake Tholacco
Enterprise
Sult Caldwell
Norris Weed
Pace
Costes Cony
Ita
Holman
Geverst Rivers
Dephewn
Mass Rights Case Ends in Mistrial
U S District Judge Frank A Hooper ended the mass civil rights trial of ten men linked to a false arrest and mob attack for conspiracy to kidnap seven African Americans. Jury split seven for conviction and five for acquittal before reporting a mistrial. Defendants faced possible retrial.
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Rome
Iim
U.S
Frank A. Hooper
Herman D. Casey, Jr
Hopeless Deadpcie
Casey
Frank M. Gleason
Rossville
U. S
J. Ellis Munday
Atlanta
Dade County
John W. Lynch
Earthquakes Hit Argentine Tierra del Fuego Area
A series of strong earthquakes struck Tierra del Fuego and Punta Arenas with four major shocks and minor damage across Ushuaia and nearby sites. No casualties were reported though walls collapsed in Punta Arenas and a high school and local club were damaged.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Cap
Tierra del Puego
Punta Arenas
Maxellan
Ushuaia
Tierra del Fuego
Punts Arenas
Jisgostay
Dal|rata Club
US relief official arrested in Hungary linked to Zionist leaders
Ex FBI agent claims million Reds in US and that an American relief official, Jacobson, head of ASBO office in Budapest, was jailed by Hungarian authorities after a return from Vienna. U S. legation notes Vogeler, an ITT vice president, was arrested in November. reports say others confessed. Authorities probe whether Jacobson aided Hungarian Jews to reach Israel amid a crackdown on Zionist activity.
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FBI
Endebe Marton
Budapest
Hi Y
Israel Inco
American Joint Distribution Committee
U. S
Nathaniel P. Davis
SEC
Jacobson
ADSC
Rellef
Immiera
Tion
Israel
Asbo
Hungary
Vienna
Austria
United States
U. 5
Legation
Robert A. Vogeler
New York
Vogeler
International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation
ASDC
Harold Trove
Informant Testimony Links Communist Believers to U S Figures
FBI informant testifies before a Senate subcommittee that Communist Party presence in the United States is growing and names prominent Americans as party members or sympathizers. He cites Paul Robeson Dorothy Parker William Gallmor and others, recounting years with the party and alcohol connections. The hearing paused without major action.
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Clorge
Keedt
FBS
Hae
United States
Tg Gomi
Huber Ames
Ancoghose
Faul Robeson
Raile
Norman Corwin
Dashiell Hammett
Wiliam Hellman
Dorothy Parker
Charlie Chaplin
Edward G. Rodlnenn
John Garfield
Harvard
Harlow Shapley
Eva Logan
Hollywood
Herman Shu Huber
Laarnea
Communist Party
Howne -an-American Activities
Fermr
Stesaioe
Worleli
FHS
Yolition
Senate
New York
Wes
Paul Robeson
Roy
Hubec
Radice
William
Gallmor
Tung Raiser
Wallace
Mir
Yetta Engel
Park Avenue
Huber
Gailmor
Allen-Horn
Bavero
James Connally
Ie Broadway
Gu Page
Nation Pays Tribute To Wright Brothers On A6th Anniversary
Kitty Hawk North Carolina commemorations mark the 96th anniversary of the first flight. Government and aviation officials joined residents for ceremonies honoring Wilbur and Orville Wright at Kill Devil Hill with Air Force and Post Office departments supporting airmail history. A six cent stamp was issued and a 1000 mile letter flown by Air Force jet. Dozens of planes joined a formal tribute as President Truman sent a message and a B 25 bomber landed with gear collapse at Manteo.
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Kitty Hawk
N. C.9
Wright Brothers
Wilbur
Orville
North Carolina
Air Force
Post oOfios
Dayeten
Wrights
Postoffice Department
Kitty
Hawk
Elas
Sao
Dent Truman
Kill Devil Hill
Red Chief Mao Visits Kremlin History of Mao Moscow Talks
The article discusses Mao Zedong visiting Moscow and the potential outcomes of Sino Soviet talks. It notes hopes for a friendly alliance or tension over Manchuria and considers how China might pursue its aims in Indo China Burma Korea and Japan. It cites observers and a dispatch from Shanghai on Chinese attitudes toward Soviet influence and Western options.
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China
Moscow
Manchuria
Perheas
Yugoslavia
Mao
Indo-China
Burma
Kerea
Japan
Formosa
Russia
Associated Press
Fred Hampson
He la Shanghai
Ching
Kashmir
Mdls
Sinkiang
U. S. State Department
Shanghai
United States
King declares end of advice as he turns 78
Ottawa Prime Minister King said he is through giving guidance and quotes I’ve had my day at age 78. He stated he does not want to begin telling the country what to do and hinted at stepping back from public life.
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Ottawa
Oerm
King
Vie 'Fein Hinthay
Will
Y Caporter
Andalusia Promotes Cancer Control Program Locally
Andalusia Alabama residents praise cancer control efforts led by the Par-nasgus Club women as Dr. Alton Ochsner visits for a community program. The town, notable for high cancer awareness, hosts 500 locals at the courthouse to hear U.S. medicine leaders discuss the plan and support from Senator Hill and other speakers.
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Andalusia
Andalusis
Perkinpa
Parnasgus Club
Covington ‘Sounty
Eam
U. S
New Orleans
Dr. Oschsner
Jeony
United Aes
Senator Hill
Spemssor
Hill
Burton Neet
Grant
Steel Price Boost Won't Help Workers
Pittsburgh report notes higher steel costs won’t raise wages or prompt new round of wage increases in 1960. CIO and USW spokesmen warn contracts may reopen before November and a strike could loom by year end 1950 if prices rise. Noncontributory $100 two month pensions may be affected by front office findings.
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Pittsburgh
Washington
Dot
CIO
Fikilip Mureau
USW
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Laurence Gonder
Ike
Topoline
Tao
Fiera
Legion Club
Lake
Tholacco
BEM Price
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Stalin
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Albertia
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