Looking Ahead By the World Seodt Of The Associated Press
Paris reports point to a six month calm as Communist Information Bureau shifts focus to Italy amid strike wave fallout. Premier Schuman to harness the lull for future planning while violence and strikes loom as risk. Military training faces political hurdles in Congress with 1948 vote unlikely amid living cost concerns. AFL dispute over leadership remains stalled with Kenitz staying in post. Crop insurance shows a $18 million net gain for 1947, offset by Midwest floods and 1946 cotton losses. German red influence grows as occupation authorities note communists in some towns while Senate skeptics press for cleanout.
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Paris
France
Communist Information Bureau
Comiioform
Italy
Schuman
Crop Insurance
Washington
U. S. Treasury
Midwest
Senate
Europe
Fine Old Piano Once A Wreck Owned By Newville Mayor's Wife
In Newville Mrs. A L Brackin, wife of the mayor, owns a rare piano over a century old. Said to be one of two like it, it inspired Stephen Foster tunes and was possibly shipped to Camden's Landing by steamboat. The heirloom, once used in Judson College celebrations, awaits restoration to playable condition.
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Newville
A. L. Brackan
Alabama River
Judson College
Brackin
Newman, Bros. and Sons
Baltimore
Camden's Landing
Monroeville
Montgomery
A. L. Brackin
Eagle Staff
Reparation Steps for Jewish Palestine Government
London reports that Israel’s future government plans to claim German reparations via the Inter-Allied Reparations Agency in Brussels. The demand aims to compensate Jews for murders and suffered losses under Hitler to fund settlement and rehabilitation across Europe’s Jewish communities.
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London
Columbia Merchants Form Credit Association Chairman Named
Columbia Special report notes W R MecKemmie chosen as chairman of the newly formed Columbia Merchants Credit Association with L H Adams as secretary. Monthly meetings set for the first Monday night. The group votes to close all day Thursday and Friday for Christmas holidays and to close Thursday all day for New Year observance.
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Columbia
W. R. MecKemmie
Columbia Merchants’ Credit Association
L. H. Adams
Judge Carr Speaks At Enterprise Rotary Meet
Enterprise Alabama special report notes Judge R B Carr of the Alabama Court of Appeals as guest speaker at the Ladies night meeting of the Enterprise Rotary Club. Rex Forehand introduces the honored guests as Miss Judy Bates and Miss Jane Justice perform carols and songs accompany. The talk centers on laughter with a humorous address amid Christmas decorations and a three course turkey dinner, while a calendar states an afternoon holiday from January first to August first, 1948.
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Judy Bates
Gloria
Jane Justice
Judge Carr
Minaie Mae Lewis Dies Near Gordon
Funeral services were held for Minaie Mae Lewis six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Lewis at Liberty Church with Rev Charley Lindsey officiating. Burial was in the rebared cemetery Johnson Funeral Home in charge. Surviving are her parents two brothers Willie B and Benjamin and her grandparents Mr and Mrs Racle Andrews and Mr and Mrs H D Lewis all of Pansey route one and Goreca route one.
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Minaie Mae Lewis
W. D. Lexis
Gordon Route
Liberty Church
Racle Andrews
H. D. Lewis
Pansey
Kiwanis Club Sale At Marianna Nets $400 For Charity
Marianna Kiwanis conducted the annual White Elephant sale at a luncheon meeting. Net proceeds totaled just over $400 for local charities with E C Kunde of Greenwood as auctioneer. Presiding was Robert Pierce Jr. About 40 members attended the final meeting of the year. New officers to be installed January 2, 1948, include Arthur G Dozier as president Glen Holley as vice president and Robert McCrary as secretary.
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Marianna
Marianna Kiwanians
E. C. Kunde
Greenwood
Robert §. Pierce, Jr
Arthur G. Dozier
Glen Holley
Robert McCrary
Marianna Council Moves to Abolish Downtown Parking Limits
Marianna city commissioners at the January 12 meeting will adopt an ordinance ending one hour parking in downtown areas. The rule began in 1939 with the first zone and expanded since, as guests attend the session marked by festive streamers and holly.
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Marianna Council
Marianna
Board of City Commissioners
Downtown zoning ruling and parking law note
The new ruling does not affect the 15 minute parking law in front of the post office and federal court. Theater owners Brubaker and ward are mentioned in a cooperative context, with watchful trustees. Watch for updates.
Harrisburg truants shift to school mischief
Harrisburg youngsters skipping class are avoiding movie houses and instead engaging in shoplifting and other mischief around the city. Authorities report an uptick in truancy leading to juvenile court referrals and parental notices as schools tighten attendance checks.
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House Armed Services Committee
Andrews
GOP
AFL
John L. Lewis
ABI
Federation
Labour Department
John Kenitz
Lewis
Labor
Kmetz
William Green
J. L. Harris
E. Troy
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Wilson Wyatt
John JD. Gooding
Goodloe
REC
By Victor Smith
Stephen Foster
Kentucky
Ers
Wings
Lee
Wembley
Beau Brummel
Ashford
Dr.r.l. Tindell
Optometrist
Blumberg
Dothan
Columbia Merchants
Credit Ass‘n
Enterprise Meet
Gordon
Kiwanis Club
Nets
Brown Service
Ward-Wilson, Inc
Meneyers
Aeward Brubaker
Eitesy
Ovape
Harrisburg
Charcoal Steak House
N. Foster
Dothan Hardware
S. St. Andrews St
Trate
Hristmas
BUICK
Te Amafon
Penders
Buicon Sprinom
Dothan Buick Company
West Main
Dothan, Alabama
Oc Safity
Ria
Ram
Henry
Taylor
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