Living Costs Soar as GOP Inflation Bill Sparks Fight
Washington reports a 1 percent month rise in living costs to new peak as Democrats, led by Sen Francis Myers, attack the GOP inflation bill. President Truman wary but expected to sign, calling it a pop gun in the price fight amid campaign rhetoric. Senate debate notes political blame shifting over price controls and postwar costs.
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Chiles Coleman Washington
Senate
Truman
Francis J. Myers
Congress
Labor Department
Myers
Zaler N. Eston
Rmont
Eston
Climax Near On Self-Starter Battle in Alabama
AP report by Rex Thomas Montgomery details a bitter clash between Governor James E. Folsom and the Alabama Legislature over a proposed self starter constitutional amendment. The issue centers on legislative authority to call itself into special session without executive approval, with a Jan 6 election set to decide. Folsom campaigns against the measure, labels it a test of his popularity, and accuses lawmakers of aiding special interests. Legislators opposing him argue he misleads the public. supporters under Senator James B. Allen push forward. The fight touches pensions and rural road projects as both sides press voters to contact their representatives.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Alabama
House
Senate
James E. Folsom
Folaom
Special Interests
Folsom
Etowah County
James B. Allen
Ite
Bava
Halttrutha
Firemen Busy After Christmas Quiet Period
Firemen answered several minor alarms on Saturday with one reaching a dangerous stage. A broom sedge field fire in the 900 block of Grant Street near Wiregrass Stadium threatened nearby homes but was controlled without damage. Other calls included a flooded oil heater at Henry Green apartments and a flooded oil stove at 614 S Foster Street. A pulpwood car on the Central of Georgia Railroad at Patterson Street crossing sustained slight damage, and a grass fire at the Mixon Carmtission Company on the Colorabin highway caused no damage.
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Grant Street
Henry Green Apartments
S. Foster Street
Singletary and Carmichael
Cave Peoples
Central of Georgia Railroad
Patterson Street
Mixon Carmtission Company
Colorabin
Genial Drunk Gets Accommodation At Houston's Bastile
Houston County law enforcement say they detained a notably accommodating inebriate yesterday afternoon. Deputies report a man entered the sheriff's office seeking Sheriff Walter Vipbaciti and requested shelter. The unusual incident adds to a local count of drunken behavior cases cared for by officials.
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Houston
Houston County
Cab Griver
Sheriffe Etke
Sherif Walter
Statewide pre marital blood test law takes effect
Prospective Alabama couples face a new hurdle as a compulsory pre marital blood test law goes into effect next week. The act requires both parties to submit tests and obtain certificates proving they are free of infectious syphilis within 20 days before marriage license issuance. Emergency licenses may be granted only if a female applicant is pregnant, with medical support.
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Montgomery
Ala- Dame
Alabama
H. P. Sawyer
State Health Department
Bureau of Laboratories
Dead Woman Talks as Willie Goes to Jail
In Pittsburgh a Black GI Willie Butler confessed that Elizabeth Greenway of near Aliquippa Pa was murdered four years ago over wages for wood chopping. He admitted beating her with an ax then pouring oil and setting the house afire, with the death ruled accidental. An anonymous tip linked him to the murder and he did not deny the charge.
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Pittsburgh
Willie Butler
Willie
Elizabeth Greenway
Aliquippa
Murdes
Frizz Campbell
Wilson Named City Personnel Director
Joseph P. Wilson a tax accountant and analyst was named personnel director for Dothan's merit system succeeding T. T. Skeen. Effective Jan 1 Wilson will take over while continuing his tax practice. Salary up to 1800 a year. He is a native of Dothan and alumnus of Oglethorpe University Harvard and has held roles with the Farm Security Administration and Florida college programs.
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City of
Dothamv
T. T. Skeen
Wilken
Wihan
Personnel Board
Horace Hall
Wisen
Skeen
Hall
A.D. Ussory
KK M Wells
Wilson, Wiben
Dothan
Frei Ogle
Thorpe University
Harvard and Son
Florida Cyrus Exchange
Tampa
Unt
University of Florida
Federal ‘Government
Farm Secuity Administration
FSA
Dothett
Ineid
Wilson Wil
Secrel
Three Days Left to Pay Taxes Without Penalty
Official notice warns Houston County residents of final three days to pay real property, personal property, and poll taxes without penalties. After Wednesday, 30 cent late fee and 4 percent interest apply. after the third Monday in January, 10 percent penalty and loss of homestead exemption may follow.
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J. W. Gwaltmy
Kelton G. Collins
Gwaltney
Gwalt
Boy, 10, Breaks Arm In Traffic Collision
Richard E. Lee, 10, of 608 E. LaFayette Street, sustained a broken left arm and a laceration when his bicycle collided with a truck at Oates and Crawford yesterday. The driver, C. O. Andrews of Webb Route, reportedly stopped. Officers McCord and Allen investigated and no charges were filed. A separate brief notes a British Soviet trade agreement signed in Moscow.
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E. LaFayette Street
Oates and
Crawford
C. 0 Andrews
Webb
Ong
McCord
Allen
Mind Andrews
Youn Lee
Andrews
Houston fugitive arrested in Texas
Chief Deputy Sheriff Elaridga Cameron was to arrive from Gravesback with a Houston County fugitive arrested there last week. Sheriff Walt Cameron identified the man as Harry Killard, indicted two years ago on assault with intent to murder in an alleged attack on his wife. He waved
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Elaridga Cameron
Gravesback
Texas
Houston County
Walt Cameron
Harry Killard
Cameron
Dillard
Greeks Move to Outlaw Reds as Battle Simmers On
Guerrilla and government forces clash around Konitsa with heavy casualties. Greece tightens anti communist curbs as cabinet weighs a law criminalizing communism. Prison escapes and political detainees mark the unrest amid border tensions with Albania.
Early Start Planned On Negro High School Construction
Government reports indicate plans for an early start on the construction of a Negro high school. Jones and Hardy Construction Co of Monoval secured the contract on December 17 for two hundred dollars, with work possibly to begin soon and deliveries slated for the earliest possible date.
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Negro High
Echoal
Negrace
Serl Belgera Ji
Jay
Bree
Lilly Sperintendent
Noid
Flutay
Jones and Hardy Construction Co
Moneval
Lad
Tim
Tre Jone and Wardy Co
Flurny
Dune
Seth Peseilaltier
Jews Strike Back In Palestine Fight
In Jerusalem and towns along the coast Palestinians and Jews clash as Hagana units and Arab fighters engage in village raids and street fighting. Casualties mount with 18 killed in a day including both Arabs and Jews, as violence spreads across the Holy Land amid ongoing regional turmoil.
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Howard Curtio
Jerusalem
Hagana
Jewish Defense Army
Associated Press
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Middle East
Holy Land
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Swan
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Magana
Tel Aviv
Datta
Aris
Kim Sova
Nathanya
Hogana
Air Force maps future jet aircraft and bombers
Air Force outlines plans to expand jet fighter and bomber fleets for the next decade as supersonic planes become standard. Contracts for 17 new types are noted, including the Lockheed Shooting Star and North American Mustang.
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McMenamin Warhington
Air Foren
Air Force
Plane Crash Kills Eight Injures Ten Destroys Homes
A Paria Auhnex passenger plane crashed four blocks from Leon public airport, killing eight and injuring ten. The crash destroyed three houses and damaged others as the craft attempted to return to the airport after a takeoff, with four of the injured in serious condition. Authorities said the flight was bound for Mexico City and the accident site is near Leon.
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Paria
Uey
Plate
Ihrer
Year Packed With Famous Anniversaries AP News 1948 Recalls Events
A historic retrospective highlights anniversaries from 1948 including Mexico ceding Texas and California for 3 million dollars, the second French republic proclamation, Milan unrest, the Guadalupe Treaty ending the Mexican War, Wisconsin becoming the 30th state, and other world events. The piece frames these items around New Year observances and biographical notes on prominent figures.
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Texas
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Calfornia
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New York
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Patis
Rules Laid Down For Firing Reds
The Loyalty Review Board outlined rules for government agencies to remove disloyal employees. Board Chairman Seth Richardson said the rules aim to protect civil liberties while permitting action against those deemed disloyal. The board emphasized public employment as a privilege, not a guaranteed right, and defined disloyalty tied to activities opposing constitutional government. Highlights include due process for accused workers and a framework for appeals.
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Washington
Uiya the
Loyalty Review Board Instautht
Coimumudete
Forcinta
Seth Richardson
Wwe Conaider
Beeadert
Levan
Appeala Court
Richardnot
Parteulara
Tota
Storm Sparks Fire on Portland Wharf
A storm sparked a fire on Portland waterfront facilities near the coal plant injuring no one and damaging vessels and storage structures. Officials reported a 400 ton capacity crane derailment and evaluated structural safety along the wharf as crews battled the blaze.
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Dee
Abergade
100000 New York City Workers Ordered to Report
New York City ordered about 100000 employees to report for work as a monster storm battered the city. Police Commissioner Arthur W Wallander said all able bodied city workers should report to the sanitation department depot for duty as rescue and relief efforts intensified across the region.
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Ely
Greatont
Pelday
New England
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D.C
Newdervey
Arthur W. Wallander
Naureat Department of Sanitation
Wallander
City Disaster Control Board
Army and Navy
Dare
Popu
Ipa
Neighbors Help Each Other In Gotham Snowstorm
In a Gotham snowstorm residents and officials coordinate quickly as ambulance access falters. A Brooklyn mother receives aid from constables and volunteers who clear paths and deliver essentials while stores keep sidewalks passable.
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Hal Boyle
Biggvat
Anrd
Wan Fury Mrackatedt
Treyer
Brooklyn
Sululsnan
Te Nn
Khmad
Viewniawe
Hank
Aurmue
Singer Melton Uses Helicopter To Mast Radio Engagement
New York report states singer Melton used two helicopters to reach a New York studio after leaving a Connecticut farm. The pilot reportedly misfired a rope and another issue delayed the broadcast, with weather and terrain complicating the flight and farm access.
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New York
Janina Melton
Big Hound
Connecticut Farm
Melton
Westport
Gunn
New Jersey
Neelie
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