Italy Food Strike Ends After Violence Kills 15
Rome reports a nationwide food workers strike ending after two days of talks. Violent clashes near Canicatti in Sicily wounded 15 as police fired on demonstrators who tried to close a cafe. Riots also erupted in Treviso and Naples amid broader labor tensions and wage disputes with industrialists.
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Rome
Sicily
Palermo
Canicatti
Treviso
Naples
Italy
Pietro Nenni
de Gasperi
Christian Democratic Party
Nenni
Avanti
Padova
Neani
Florence
Tojo Faces New Indictment In Tokyo War Trials
An extended Tokyo trial reports a fresh three count indictment against Hideki Tojo and aides as war crimes cases unfold over 16 years. The proceedings outlast the Nuremberg timeline, with Tojo’s failure to die by suicide in 1945 noted and his surgery recovery in an American Army hospital.
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Japan
Tojo
Tokyo
Nuernberg
Alfidi Says Others Stand No Chance in Marriage Frenzy
Alfidi claimed many men seek to marry her but are out. He spoke after a failed attempt to visit Elis Istang immigration detention quarters, hindered by a sign and wearing viffs of clothing.
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Alfidi
Whl
Elis Istang
Driving lesson uses milk bottle as cue in Oklahoma
In Duncan Oklahoma an empty milk bottle is placed on the floor of a pickup used for driving lessons. If the student cannot stop the car without upsetting the bottle, he earns a demerit for poor driving. The scene is part of Emmett Lakersiver Duncan high school instruction highlighting safe driving ideas.
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Duncan, Okla
Emmett Lakersiver
Duncan High School
City Sleuths Seek Snuff-Sniffing Thief
City detectives investigate a cafe burglary at Appletree Street where J. J. Long operates Negra hue cafe. The theft occurred between 6:40 and 8:00 PM while Long dined. Missing items include $80 to $100 in cash, a cash purse, snuff, and other merchandise.
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Fdde D. Kelgy
J. J. Long
Negra Hue
Igm
le Appletree Stoees
Long
Middle East clashes add to post partition bloodshed
A gunfight near Yazur leaves an Arab dead as Arab bands clash with a Jewish convoy. three Arabs and five settlement policemen are wounded. Across Jerusalem area gunmen in Palestine police uniforms kill two Arabs on an Arab bus. Naifa and Jaffa Tel Aviv border shootings claim further Arab lives. Safad battle sparks after 9 snipers fire on a Jewish post. The weekend toll brings unofficial Middle East fatalities to 420 since partition declarations.
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Yazur
Jerusalem
Palestine Police Force
Naifa
Jaffa
Tel Aviv
Safad
Middle East
U.N
Palestine
Congress Eyes Europe Aid Amid Political Debates
Last week five hearings on the matter proceeded with plans to continue in January, Chairman Eaton of the House committee announced at the request of GOP leaders. Nixon of California said what passes will be closer to the Herter plan than the Marshall Plan. Senate hearings begin January 7 as Republicans and some Democrats show mixed support for a four year package. Leaders expect a fiscal adjustment in early months, with possible tax cuts and price stabilization to aid Europe against communism.
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House
HTL
Nixon Jo Califh
Herter
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sagnator White
Maine
Fromr
Truman
Senate
Congress
Europe
Cannestienut
McMahon
He Marsha
Aml Hepublican
Ratdyin
Suendiey
Shanon Anac Ac Vear
Fragmented transcript on Senate inquiry and public debate
A garbled record discusses a Senate inquiry into political influence and public corruption. It references CP GUY Perse Wil Vache and figures like Vercrsott and Younes amid mentions of publishers, traders, and possible legal action. The text is unclear but signals probing statements and calls for accountability.
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Aber
Petron
Congress
Michaan
Sare
Perse
Vercrsott
Arcat
Mrs Mary Mullins Dias Dies at Newton
Mrs Mary Mullins Dias at Newton died early morning after an illness. Funeral services were held at Newton Methodist Church with Rev Brown officiating. Interment followed at Lae Cemetery, Holtman Funeral Home in Newton. Surviving are two daughters and several grandchildren.
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Mary Mullins Dias
Newton
Ozark
Maury Ro
Aden Aline
Funecids
Brown
W. Dards
Lae
Holtman Funeral Home
Dourite
Carna
Becht
Neston
Bantgiha
Mab
Bruns Wach
Barre Ats
Newton Aster
UR Peecu Stephete
Drewtun
Fragmented note hints at historic opiate issue and religious context
An assemblage of garbled phrases mentions opiates and a religious service, with scattered references to Christ, churches, and a scholarly or ceremonial setting. The fragment suggests a historic discussion of drug use within a faith community, but details are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR Makes No Sense in This Entry
The readable text is garbled with random letters and symbols. No coherent names dates places or events emerge to summarize.
Sanitation Officer Positions All Filled
Sanitation officer posts have been filled with new appointees. Reports indicate the final selections include Pardo fiethe and a second officer, with duties assigned across the sanitation department. Local officials confirmed appointments and outlined upcoming inspection and enforcement responsibilities.
H B Carraway 62 Dies Near Ozark
Funeral services for H B Carraway sixty two died at home on Ozark route Sunday after a short illness were held at Ewell Church with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include widow Mrs Ethel Willis and daughters Mrs Airl ie Johnson and Mrs Ruby Newton of Ozark route and Mrs Altalena Watson Headland a son Looney Carraway Ozark route a sister Mrs a Goodson Ozark a brother Pealer Carraway Ze bulon Ga and JL grandchildren.
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Hlob
Carraway
Ewell Church
Enareh
Wolman
Ethel Willis
Airlie Johnson
Ruby Newton
Altalena Watson
Headland
Looney Cirrawey
A Goodson
Pealer Carraway
Zebulon
California Man Waives Hearing On White Slave Traffic Case
Carl DL McChord of California waived his hearing on charges under the White Slave Traffic Act. The case will proceed before a federal grand jury. Commissioner J. W. Wha set bail at 1500 dollars.
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Carl DL McChord
California
Judd Tere
Dreumary
Woand Gehen
Federal Grand Wars
USS
J. W. Wha Hyo
Wiese
Mrs B T Fulton Dies At Ashford
Funeral services were held at Ashford Methodist Church for Mrs. B. T. Fulton sixty two who died at her Ashford home after two brief illnesses Burial was in Ashford cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge Surviving are her husband four sisters and three brothers and several nieces and nephews Active pallbearers included Thomas Kimble Herman Mitchell Douglas Mitchell Gerald Dickerson Rudolph Barrett and Jim Kay
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B. T. Fulton
Ashford
Ashford Methodist Church
L. B. Green
Ward Wilson
Fulton
Freq Wilson
Mananna
J. J. Elmore
Graceville
Livestock arrivals and bids across southern markets
Livestock totals reach 700 cattle 650 calves and 5000 hogs at eight plants in Georgia Florida and Alabama with prices steady. Hog quotes span 120 to 270 pounds from about 16.50 to 25.25, while Montgomery numbers show steady to higher bids for cattle calves and hogs with sales centering around 18 to 25 dollars for various weights. Union Stockyards will be closed Dec 25 and 28.
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USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market
Montgomery
Federal State Market News Service
Union Stockyards
Montgomery Union Stock Yards
Today Shortest Day And Winter Is Here Today Shortest Day And Winter Is Here
New York reports the sun reached the winter solstice marking the shortest day of the year. Winter began at 10 43 a m local time with sunrise at 17 minutes after, nine hours 14 minutes of daylight, and the sun then turning back north to warm the majority of the globe. The piece explains solstice etymology from Latin sun stand still.
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New York
Dothan
Car Crash Kills Childree as Keel Collision Reported
Police said Bernice E Pippins 30 of Dothan drove in accident that killed Childree. Officers could not obtain statement from other driver. Childree's northbound car collided with Keels opposite. Property damage over 3000. Survivors include widow three daughters and seven sons plus siblings and mother. Funeral services set for today at Pleasant Ridge church with Rev Matectm officiating.
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Bernice E. Pippins
Dothan Rotte
Willian A. Norris
T. J. Brooks
Childree
Keel
Mnldree
Vidow
Toraime
Sallie
Mary Alice
Ozark
Claude
O'Neal
Porter
Roy
George
Fear
Norris
Ariton
Ida Childree
Oroute
Mannos
Omar
Janior Toa
Mrs . J. Howell
Albany
Mira G. A Grimsley
Leminster Noc
Mra Jewell Blackman
Ovark
Evita
Mere Love Freeneon
Ozirk Rane
Meredith Nicholson Dies At Indianapolis
Meredith Nicholson long prominent Indiana author and statesman died in a hospital in Indianapolis at age 82 after a period of illness including diabetes and bronchial pneumonia. Former U. S. Minister to Paraguay and Nicaragua, he served five years in Latin America and published works such as The Main Chance and Old Familiar Faces.
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Indiana
Meredith Nicholson
U. S
Paraguay
Nicarauga
Nicholson
Meredith Nicholson, Jr
Latin America
Wallace
Booth Tarkington
James Whitcomb Riley
George Ade
Franklin JD. Roosevelt
Nicaragua
Rosalind
Red Gate
Santa Claus
Marriage Licenses Issued in Houston County Last Week
Houston County probate office issued marriage licenses through the past week naming Millard Ready and Mary Jewell Smith of Ashford Henry C Jackson and Evelyn Holley of Panama City Johnie Maddox and Thelma Bowen of Ashford Edwin Morley and Annie Sellers of Cottonwood Clifton Smith and Valerie Womble of Madrid Henry A Bailey and Katherine Grabip of Birmingham Charles Kelly and Mary Gerrett of Napier Field Charles Phillips and Phyllis Kilpatrick of Esso Bla Randall Proctor and Dollie Riley of Madrid Otho Eddins and Monette Gilbert of Panama City Leonard Gilmore and Gertrude James of Dothan Gerald Cherry and Ellen Bonner of Ashford Braxton Walden and Betty Mathis of Dothan Floyd Clanton and Betty Floyd of Panama City Alexander Marsh and Mildred Taylor of Dothan Sherrill Thornton and Sallie Kirkland of Webb John Sellers of Cowarts and JaNell Ingram of Auburn Shelby Brannon and Eloise Sasser of Dothan Darrell Douglas and Lorene Clark of Geneva County Willie Henderson and Ottis Phillips of Slocomb route two Edwin Mallory and Violet Hunter of Panama City
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Millard Ready
Coward
Mary Jewell Smith
Ashford
Henry C. Jackson
Fyndall Field
Evelyn Holley
Panama City
Johnie FE. Maddox
Cottonwood
Thelma Susie Bowen
Malone
Annie P. Sellers
Clifton
JK. Smith
Valerie Womble
Madrid
Henry A. Bailey
Katherine Grabip
Birmingham
Charles G. Kelly
Mary O. Gerrett
Napier Field
Charles
Randall Proctor
Dollie Riley
Otho R. Eddins
Monette Gilbert
Leonard Gilmore
Gertrude James
Dothan
Gerald Cherry
Pansey
Ellen Bonner
Braxton C. Walden
Betty Sue Mathis
Floyd E. Clanton
Betty Floyd
Alexander M. Marsh
Wauchula
Fla
Mildred Juanita Taylor
Charles F.thornton
Sallie Kirkland
Webb
John D. Sellers
Cowarts
JaNell Ingram
Auburn
Shelby Brannon
Slocomb
Felouise Sasser
Dothan Toutone
Darrell Douglas
Gordon
Lorene Clark
Geneva County
Willie Paul Henderson
Ottis Phillips
Edwin K. Mallory
Violet Hunter
Prices Of Cotton Lower At New York
Prices of cotton futures drifted lower in slow trading in New York with holiday quietness and liquidation by mills to balance tax considerations. Reports suggested Congress may draft its own version of policy, while prospects for foreign aid under the Marshall Plan remained uncertain. Late afternoon quotes showed declines of about 4 to 5 cents per bale, with March, May, and July futures listed around 35.32, 34.19.
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New York
Commi House
Washington
Con
Marshall Plan
Cotton futures slip in quiet New Orleans trade
Futures declined ahead of the holidays in quiet trading in New Orleans. Near noon prices ranged from 85 cents to 1.25 a bale with nearby months showing modest declines and several contracts quoting lower levels across May June and October deliveries.
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New Orlean
New Orleans
Marchman Infant Funeral Rites Reported
Funeral services for the son of Mr and Mrs J E man of Dothan route five were held this morning at the cemetery. Survivors include a sister Patricia and grandparents Mr and Mrs J Jones and Mr and Mrs W A Mar of Dothan route five.
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J. E. Man
Dothan
Patrici
J. Jones
W. A
Negro boy arrested in theft of bicycle
A 14 year old black boy was held on theft charges after a bicycle was taken Saturday afternoon from in front of a local theater. Police reported the arrest of Robert J. Oates, 16, who was riding the bicycle. authorities said charges against him were dropped after an investigation showed he borrowed the bike from the younger boy. The incident occurred near 508 N Callezea.
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Robert J. Oates
Charyzes Agui
Intion
Payne seeks $1983 in suit over alleged services owed
Luther Oben Payne files suit in circuit court against Annie C. Ga administratrix of the estate for $1,983.33 alleging he provided nearly three and a half years of services at a rate of 50 dollars per year. The action was entered with the circuit clerk today.
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Luther Oben Payne
Annie C. Ga
Es L. BE
Payne
Luther Oben
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