Court of Honor for Troop Five at Echo School Chapel
Echo school hosted a Court of Honor for Troop Five with scouts reciting the oath laws and signs. Billy Ray Snell earned the Star badge and five merit badges, while Jack Newma Jackie Reynolds Paul Kirklaan Gerald Miller earned first class badges, Clifton Carpener second class, and John Allen Hurndon tender foot. Christmas holidays for Southeast Alabama Scout Council employees at the Dothan office begin noon Tuesday and run through Thursday, says Scout Executive J. W. Cooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo School
Billy Ray Snell
Jack Newma
Jackie Reynolds
Paul Kirklaan
Gerald Miller
Clifton Carpener
John Allen Hurndon
Dothan
Southeast Alabama Scout Council
J. W. Cooke
Airport Inspector Due Here Jan 22
An aeronautical inspector will visit the municipal airport in Dothan January 22 to conduct aircraft inspections examinations of air men and handle other Civil Aeronautics Administration business the CAA regional office in Atlanta announced The inspector will also visit Yufaula Weedon airport January 28 and City Air Park Panama City January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Atlanta
Yufaula
Weedon
City Air Park
Panama City
Vernon seeks $25,000 for 1947 with Senators
First baseman Mickey Vernon of the Washington Senators, who led the American League with a .353 batting average this season, demands a $25,000 salary for 1947. Owner Clark Griffith calls the figure ridiculous. Vernon's 1946 contract called for $99,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mickey Vernon
Washington Senators
Clark Griffith
Vernon
Funeral Services Set For Mrs. Sara Powers
Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Powers, eighty four, who died at her Midland City route two home after a short illness, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Belcher Baptist church with Rev. Jeff Stinson of Headland officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, Ward-Wilton in charge. Surviving are five daughters, a son, and a number of grandchildren. Active pallbearers: Houst Walden, Cecil Segers, Pete McGilvary, Edgar Emfinger, George McMullan, Max Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Powers
Midland City
Belcher Baptist Church
Jeff Stinson
Headland
Church Cemetery
Ward-Wilton
Houst Walden
Cecil Segers
Pete McGilvary
Edgar Emfinger
George McMullan
Max Taylor
Theft Of Toy Wagon Lands Negro In Jail
Barney Trawick of Dothan is jailed on petty larceny charges for allegedly stealing a toy wagon from Blitz Electrical Appliance Co and N Foster 51. Police say he took the wagon days ago during business hours and claimed he had shipped it to Virginia. Officers note a prior arrest for auto tire theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Trawick
Dothan
Blitz Electrical Appliance Co
N. Foster
Trawick
Virginia
Mysterious decline at Hastings Hill mansion
Robert's sister Mrs J J Hogan recalls Mrs Roberts, lame from a youth horseback accident, confined for 20 years. Once grand home built by Dr William Delenbaugh on Terrace Road shows decay with plaster detaching, dusted velvet, and a shut off power. The couple, once wealthy, left with a stilled estate and sparse remnants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
J. J. Hogan
Roberts
Hastings Hill
William Delenbaugh
Terrace Road
Unclear draft on Balkan commission and colonial actions
Fragmentary report notes Council 18 voting to end a Balkans commission to investigate border troubles. Mentions Skoplje Bituil Mileg south, Wika troops occupying houses for billets. Also references Honolulu, distance west of San Francisco, and Brazil gaining independence in 1815 with status change in 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skoplje
Bituil
Mileg
Wika
Who Becomes Governor If Talmadge Dies?
Atlanta dispatch surveys Georgia legal minds on succession if Governor-elect Eugene Talmadge dies before inauguration. Debates: legislature could elect a new governor or call a special election, lieutenant governor could succeed, or the governor must serve until a new election. Courts likely to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romney Wheeler
Atlanta
Kadene ‘Talmadge
Georgia
General Assembly
Georgia Supreme Court
Talmadge
Herman
James V. Carmichnel
House
M. K E. Thomason
Ellis Arnall
Arnall
Rerh
Jno
Carvas
Eugene Talmadge
Auto Collision Causes Minor Damage in Street Accident
An early yesterday accident on Troy Street involved a car driven by E S Smith and a vehicle driven by Turner McAlliser. The left front door opened into the path of the Leith vehicle, injuring a nearby driver. no charges were filed per the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E S. Smith
Troy St
Hospitalized leader reforges strength after hemorrhage attack
The ailing candidate’s health deteriorated after shelling injuries while in Florida. He received a blood transfusion and glucose desige to regain nourishment. The old hospital wing near Talmudge’s ruin hosts caregivers as the governor eyeing a fourth term plans public appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gila
Baid ‘Talmadoe
Talmudge
Florida
Tatuouge
Daettantige
Phagtel
Churchill and Attlee Clash Over Burma Independence
London AP reports Prime Minister Clement Attlee announces Britain ready to grant Burma independence, while Winston Churchill condemns the Labor move as a reckless dismantling of the empire. Attlee says talks will invite Burmese leaders to London to discuss self government and says Burma may stay in the commonwealth or opt for independence. Churchill rebukes the government’s haste, recalling wartime sacrifices and urging Britain not to lose Burma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Clement Afflee
Britain
Burma
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Arma
Attlee
Commony
India
Commonwealth
Army Authorized to Furnish Meals for New Recruits
The local Army recruiting station is authorized to furnish meals and transportation to all applicants sent to induction or reception centers. Previously civilians on such transfers could not receive these services. The policy change was explained at a district conference in Montgomery this week by Lt. J. M. Krause. Sergeant Crosby and Sergeant Averett were transferred to DEM recruitive service for two years, subject to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Montgomery
J. 4. Krause
Crosby
Averett
Field Artillery
Air Corps
DEM
Krause
U N Security Council Debates Greek Crisis and US Plan Delay
The debate centers on the U S plan versus Canadian delay with Gromyko pressing for more time. McNaughton proposes a committee study and unanimous report to the Security Council while Cadogan seeks to maintain Big Five unity. The council approves a Greek investigation, expanding to Albania Bulgaria and Yugoslavia, with a multi-member commission and a June 16 start. A Mexican amendment broadens council representation to eleven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Gromyko
Bernard M. Baruch
McNaughton
Security Council
Cadogan
Soviet Union
Greece
U.N
Vaxsol Dendraimis
Vra
Albania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Executions at DC Jail Amid Legal Bid to Halt Medley Sentence
Yesterday Laughlin and three psychiatrists conferred with District Justices Holtzeig for over three hours seeking reversal of Medley as a paranoiac and chronic alcoholic. A stay petition was filed with the US Court of Appeals minutes before the 10 am execution time. This was DC jail’s first multiple execution since 1942. Medley faced murder charges in New Orleans and Chicago, with two victims found in hotel bathtubs. both victims shared red hair.
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Loughlin
Alexander Holtzeig
Medley
Laughlin
United States Court of Appeals
Justin Holtzoff
District of Columbia
Boyer
New Orleans
Chicago
Emanu El Temple to Hold Services and Chanuka Event
Rachel Martin J Hinchin will conduct services at Temple Emanu El tonight with the topic The Forgotten Day. The religious school plans its Chanukah entertainment Sunday at 3 p m followed by a short service led by Mrs. Lee Shuger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Martin J.hinchin
Temple Emannu- el
Lee Shugergien
Narcotics Hearings Tie Bilbo to Donations for Church Parsonage
Testimony details a $1000 to $1500 payment chain involving Dr. Podesta and Harry Carr connected to a narcotics permit for a Natchez man. Edward P. Terry, once Bilbo’s secretary, was dismissed for refusing to answer about a $15,000 fund he collected to oppose Bilbo. Senate investigators cite Carr’s gifts routed to Bilbo’s Juniper Grove Baptist Church parsonage drive and question records for the special parsonage account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Juniper Grove Baptist Church Parsonage Fund
Bilbo
Ferguson
Edward P. Terry
Terry
Judas Iscariot
Dr. Podesta
Vicksburg Hospital
Harry Carr
Natchez, Bliss
H. J. Anslinger
Anslinger
Podesta
Carr
Harry Holt
Treasury Special
John Carr
Holt
Juniper Grove Baptist Church
Wu Jackson
Miss
Hult
Dr. Podest
Fast Orange stewardess hailed after midair crash near New Jersey
Number 38 Fast Orange N J stewardess on the Eastern plane distributing Christmas cookies when the crash occurred. She said a passenger screamed then stifled fear as panic threatened. Passengers prayed and she kept belts fastened repeating that everything is all right. Officials said the accident marked the first time such a crash happened between two planes moving in the same direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Civil Aeronautics Board
Fire alarm stops smoke in Foster Street salon
Pedestrians stared into a Foster Street beauty salon as hazy blue smoke filled the air. The receptionist, coughing and crying, decided to call the fire department. Fire crews found smoke caused by workers in the building back using trash to keep warm, with exhaust fans filling the salon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Street
Claims Cement Homes Free From Dampness
COLORADO SPRINGS Colorado UP Kelping in line with changing building ideas, a local man claims to have perfected an all cement home entirely free from dampness with walls that do not sweat. Spencer Marsh says his cast weld homes stay dry via airspaces connected to all sections through two inch pipes. He asserts the air pipe system keeps walls dry and frost and damp proof, and cites fire and termite resistance as benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Spencer’ Marsh
Marsh
Fishing Worm Heist Hits Fort Wayne Woman
Mrs Pauline Nichols conducted a worm fishing expedition in Fort Wayne Indiana when a purse hanging on her car door handle was stolen from her. The purse contained $1000 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pauline Nichols
Biblical Measures and Values
A Biblical shekel of silver valued at about 50 cents is noted, and the phrase a day’s journey is linked to roughly twenty three and a fifth miles, illustrating ancient economic and travel references.
Molotov Leaves London After Night in Soviet Embassy Date Unclear
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov left London after an overnight stay at the Soviet Embassy and a late evening train trip toward the coast. Bevin expressed cautious optimism about postwar issues and the London meeting's significance appeared limited. The Health Department announced an office closure for Christmas from Tuesday to Friday morning.
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London
V. M. Molotov
Berlin
Molotov
Northof
Ernest Tel
Elizabeth
New York
Tas
Eman
Southampton
Germany
Bevin
Uniteg
England
Andrei Vishi
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Acy Dothan
Ae Ae Ee Eye
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Birdsey’s Best
Brothers
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Scontr Offich
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Gwen S. Harmon
Tomiurge
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Sears
Arad Ie Bisa
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Houston County
W. Burkett
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Camellias
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Campbellton Hiway
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