Goodwin Named to City Utilities Post in New Setup
Mayor Adkins announced Ralph Goodwin will return to the City payroll as Superintendent of Utilities in a restructured department. The plan outlines a chief administrator role and shifts in supervision across offices including water, electricity, cemetery, and recreation.
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Ralph Goodwin
Goodwin
John Adking
Commission of
Public Utilities
Adking
Ely
Adkins
W. G. Smith
J. le Vaughn
Wil Nave Gutles
EB. J. Ford
Cittc
Aantine Iion
W. A. Trott
Annie
The
Ity
Hoge
Nationalists Warn All Chinese Ports Are To Be mined
Nationalists warn that all Chinese ports along the coast will be mined effective Wednesday to block shipments to Communist China. The move targets ships ferrying between Shanghai and other ports as part of persistent blockades. Shipping officials in Hong Kong doubt the method, but fear the threat will deter cautious routing by British and American lines.
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VicTor Kendrick
Hong Kong
Ching Coast
Inkow
Luchow
Isbrandsten Line
U. S. State Department
Washington
Shanghai
Tientsin
Poohow
Amoy
Sivatow
Luis Show Peninsula
Malone Says Pistol Permits Issued Indiscriminately
City Commissioner Morris B. Malone charged Houston County Sheriff J Walt Cameron with issuing pistol permits indiscriminately to questionable characters endangering officers. He cited a December 1948 case involving Howard Robertson who, carrying a permit Cameron had issued, was arrested for Bolita activity and pistol possession. Malone called for enforcement and publication of permit records as required by law.
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George Weettimuran
Morris B. Malone
Houston County
J. Walt Cameron
Dothan
Cameron
Jon
Melone
Ety
Sher~itt
Howard Robertson
Malone
Robertson
James R. Lewis
James Herring
Eadie D. Kelly
Camper
Lim
Kelley
Strleepland
Alto
Bades
Shettt
Rhodes
Eisenhower and Byrnes Attacked by ADA Deserters
Washington dispatch reports a sharp leftward blow from the Americans for Democratic Action against Dwight D. Eisenhower and James F. Byrnes as deserters from the welfare state. ADA denounces ties to advocates of the jungle state and connects Ike with Truman era social programs, amid talk of possible Republican and conservative Democrat nominees in the 1952 race.
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Lyle
Wilson Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Americans For Democratic Action
Tke
National Board of Ada
Hubert Humphrey
Baltimore
Eisenhower
Hurriph-rey
Ada
Ike
James F. Byrne
Supreme Court
Welfare
Naw Deslers
Roosevelt
Fdr
Jake Arvey
Chicago
William O'Dwyer
New York
William ©. Douglas
Mr. Truman
Ile “Lacy Henderson
Shen Ferson
Robert A. Tal
Rghio
Drive Carapully
UPE
Home Building Room Shakes City Office
A $195,000 residential building boom shook the City Engineer's office as MN L Bloum Construction Co obtained permits to build 16 houses on Nort Denton Street. Ten houses will cost about $7,500 each and the remaining six about $4,800 each. All will be frame structures with asbestos or wood aiding. Thomley Plumbing Co was the successful bidder for plumbing work on the new houses.
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MN. L. Bloum Construction Company
Nort Denton Street
Thomley Plumbing Company
Wee auUccessful
Fay Plumbing
Bayer A Life Couple Will Observe Double Anniversary
Graceville couple Mr and Mrs Jetl D Grace mark their 60th wedding anniversary with two daughters and three sons present and Mrs Grace’s 84th birthday on the same day. Mr Grace will be 89 in August. Drive carefully save a life.
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Graceville
Jetl D. Grace
Uyan
Grace
Blakely Boy Killed When Hit By Truck
A one year old child, Jerry Lee White, son of Mrs. Esther Mae Jones, died after being struck by a truck while visiting his grandfather six miles south of Blakely. Officers said the accident was unavoidable and ongoing investigation was planned.
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Jerry Lee White
Esther Mae Jones
Blakely
Hope
Hearing Set On ACL Petition To Cut Train Service
The Alabama Public Service Commission will hold a two day hearing next month at Houston County Courthouse on Atlantic Coast Line’s petition to discontinue trains 37 and 58 between Montgomery and Savannah. ACL cites 1948 losses of 530000 and seeks triweekly service with main passenger trains 57 and 58 eliminated. Georgia PSC will hold a similar hearing in Atlanta. Civic groups in Dothan and surrounding areas oppose the cut, with officials confirming courthouse use on January 18 if needed.
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Alabama Fublie Service Commission
Houste County
Atlantic Coast Line
Lamar Wiley
APSC
J. Walt Cameron
Montgomery
ACL
Apr
Savannah
Atlanta
Georgia Public Service Commission
Dothanhua
Jaxson
Highway Patrol seeks missing Enterprise cabbie
The Alabama Highway Patrol asks for information on Host S Roberson an Enterprise taxi driver missing since Tuesday around 8 pm. Roberson 38, 5 feet 11 inches, 160 pounds, blue uniform brown leather jacket last seen driving a cab with license plate 10% Sug. Extrotmen sale, relatives report.
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Enterprise
Alabam Highway Patrol
S. Roberson
Fleet
Pattal
Roberson
Air Crash Toll Rises Across United States and France
Eleven persons were killed in two weekend plane crashes in the United States and France, with four Americans wounded in three other aviation mishaps. A Belgian Sabena airliner crashed after takeoff from Le Bourget, killing its four crew and four passengers including Foster White of Bartford Connecticut. Three Air Force officers from Hamilton Field were killed near Nevada City California when their twin-engine trainer crashed into a mountain. In Chicago, officials opened an inquiry after a company plane failed to stay on a municipal runway, crashed through a fence and across an inters action, injuring twenty-one passengers and crew as it skidded along a runway marker and cafe.
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United States
France
Dancejo
Paris
Foster White
Bartfard
Conn
Lebourget
Air Force
Hamilton Field
Calif
Nevada City
John £. Habb
el Cerrito
Richard Armstrong
Herkeley
Thomas Valentine
Washington, D
Chicago
Dewey summons state water officials over NYC crisis
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey called a conference with the State Water Power and Control Commission and engineers to discuss New York Citys water shortage. NYC reservoirs upstate run at 348 percent of capacity with no rain in forecast, raising the possibility of drastic action if rains do not come. A voluntary conservation drive reduced city usage by about 1.76 million gallons in a two hour period, with a larger shortfall versus the prior week.
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Albany
Thomas E. Dewey
New York City
Dewey
Croton
Cates Kill
Weather Bureau
Stephen J. Carney
State Water Power and Control Commission
Ise
Minoo
Britain US Canada Plan Standard Arms Cooperation
Britain United States and Canada announce a plan to standardize arms and equipment to ensure seamless integration of military forces in case of war. The program aims to align weapons, training, and procedures across the three nations, with ongoing exchanges since 1947 and no binding contractual obligations yet.
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Harold ER
Miles
London
United States
Canada
Ministry of Defense
Ald
Britain
Enen
Ene
U. S
Menerey West
Polis
Defense Ministry
Farm policies may complicate 1950 politics
AP dispatch reports deep rifts between Secretary of Agriculture Brannan and Senator Anderson over cotton policy. Cotton belt farmers face reduced plantings and income, with allotments criticized for inequity. Sparkman urges flexible changes while voters backed fight planting and controls. Anderson notes law reflected farmer wishes from regional meetings.
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Edwin B. Harkinson Wasrington
Brannat
Congressimex
Washington
Spariman
D+Ala
Congress
Anderson + Brannan
Sparkman
Alabama
Anderson
American Farm Bureay Federation
Congress Schedules Medical Lobby Probe
Rep Buchanan of Pennsylvania says a special House committee will begin hearings on January 18. The probe will cover lobbying in medicine and real estate, with the American Medical Association to be examined among other topics. The panel will consider the AMA’s opposition to socialized medicine and related real estate activity.
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eNlet
Congress
Amon
Rep
Buchanan
D-Pa
Washington Lap
House
American Medical Association
Social Security Tax to Rise Jan 1 Across The Nation
Washington report details a 0.5 percent increase in employee Social Security tax and a 0.5 percent rise for employers starting January 1, 1951, with further increases proposed by Congress. If enacted, benefits would grow, extending coverage and boosting monthly primary benefits from about $283 to $449, while the taxable income base would rise from $3,000 to $3,000. The fund, however, is believed to eventually pay out more than it takes in, prompting potential accelerating tax schedules.
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Washington
Ascte
Sam
Mather
Starling
Wilo
Congress
House
Senate
Soria Security Trust Fund
Aut
Burnside Named State Education Aide in Alabama
Senator T. F. Burnside of De Kalb County has been appointed assistant state director of Nagroy education at 325 dollars per month. He is a former Pennebpath of Collinsville high school.
Civil Rights Showdown Rises in Congress in 1960
Administration Democrats expect political gains from a push to establish a permanent Fair Employment Practices Commission. The FEPC would enforce anti discrimination in hiring, widening splits with Southern Democrats while provoking Republicans like Taft. House action stalls, Senate timing unclear as party factions maneuver.
March of Dimes Sets $50 Million Goal in Crisis
New York cap) The New Hanal Foundation for Infantite Paralysis, in the worst financial condition in its history, will double its March of Dimes goal to over $59 million in January. Basil O'Connor warns chapters about emergency needs, noting only $1 million on hand at National headquarters for six months, while requests total $1.606 million. The 1660 March of Dimes begins in January.
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New York
Jan
Christmas Cards Warn About Hazards Amid Wishes
Montgomery report notes Col. Billy Lycelya’s Christmas cards carry a dual message warning of hazards and offering Yuletide wishes. Cards and envelopes are stamped with warnings intended for readers and the public safety focus of the Dine State Highway Patrol.
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Montgomery
Col
Bill Lycely
Arry
Mighwaz Patrol
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Kasper ‘Anessee
San Aneeleo
Coast Guardsmen
U.S
Canada Plan Standard Arms
Great Britain
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Santa
Seth Sinnott Martin
St. Vincent's Church
Catholic Review
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Timbit
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