Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Fire Notes
Fire department records report a 9 o clock alarm at 900 block of Boul Appletree Street with other alarms not reported. New Hope Primitive Baptist Church holds regular monthly services the Sunday at 1. E L Collies filed a baptismal schedule for date 13. Postmaster J Heard Saxon announces post office windows closed Monday after New Year with mail drops and dispatch to out of town. Houston County Public Health Building gets a fresh white exterior coat as painters commence work today. Roy Drlegere, assistant city clerk, is feeling better after illness returned from Kentucky and treatment. no hospitalization required.
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Boul Appletree Street
HOPE
New Hope
J. Heard Saxon
Roy Drlegere
Kentucky
First National Bank Presents 4 H Calendars to Club Members
First National Bank of Dathan distributes 1930 4 H calendars to Houston County members through clubs. Assistant Sanity Clark Rudder said calendars in booklet form feature Cameroon images showcasing 4 H Club activities and will be handed out at January meetings.
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Ational
Houston County
First
Bank of Dathan
Sanity
Clark Rudder Eaid
Tha County
Rudder
Cameroua
Fate Of Old Samar Still Undecided
In Long Beach California the fate of the 49-year-old windjammer Samar, once a Pacific merchant vessel, remains undecided as plans shift from restoration to possible salvage. meanwhile New Orleans cotton futures rise on light trade and short covering amid ongoing market activity.
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Samar
Long Beach
Calif
Windjammer Samar
Tne Jargast
Hest
Dogan
Wwe
Sennar
New Orleans
Csts
Catteman
Aragmail
VA Officials Push To Curb Education Rackets
Washington reports VA survey finds widespread abuses by privately run schools offering GI education below college level. Officials cite profiteering, nonattendance, and misused GI subsistence payments, with $40 million wasted if 1 percent of $800 million in GI funding is siphoned abroad.
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Washington
NER
Veterans” Administration
Worashon Algehodla
Congress
G. I
G. L
Taft
Ohio
H. V. Sliding
VA Go
Stirling
Hie
Senate
House
Syater
Chicago
Army Navy Marine Air exercise plans near January to March
An exercise involving about 0,000 personnel is being arranged from January through mid March. Soviet ships may dock at St Thomas for supplies if they follow U S regulations. Leghorn Sorough is shipped from Leghorn but supplied in Florence area. US stations exceed others in number. A pelt can pass through a kin turing. Christmas celebrated on February 6. The Twelfth Might is said at Rodanthe North Carolina.
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St. Thomas
U. S
Navy
Cheubean
Wostope
Fiesole
Florence
Fire Threatens Home Of Movie Actress Loretta Young
A blaze at Loretta Youngs Beverly Hills home burned for over two hours before 300 firefighters controlled it. The fire nearly reached two other houses as winds spread embers. Young and her three children spent the night with a friend while husband Tony Lewis helped battle the flames.
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Beverly, Hills
Calif
Loretta Young
Miss Young
Friend
Ser
Ratio
Tony Lewis
Penalty increases for late homestead taxes in 1950 plan
The article explains a 10 percent penalty on late homestead taxes and a 65 cent per $100 evaluation rate. It notes property assessed by the third Monday in January faces the levy, with penalties calculated on the correct base. Officials discuss number of owners not yet assessed and automatic tensing if due dates pass. The Agriculture Department signals seed distribution and dairy milestones alongside the tax plan.
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Algecaor
Colling
TVA Reporting Solid Growth Amid Postwar Expansion
The TVA's annual report cites a 47 percent rise in valley plant workers from 1933 to 1947, a 118 percent national increase, and higher power revenues with net operating income around 21.5 million. It notes Watauga Dam start and completion of Johnsonville plant units, extensive recreation facilities, and 15 million seedlings planted.
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TVA
Watauga Dam
Watauga River
Federal Agency
Johnsonville
Kentucky
Tennessee
YVA
Neacly
Itat
Nertes
Jing Tva
Dewey and Taft Clash Over Republican Party Path
The article recounts Dewey’s stance against another presidential bid and his call for pragmatic moderation within the GOP. It contrasts Senator Wherry’s hopes for a combative stance against Democrats with Taft’s emphasis on balanced budgets, limited government, and cautious federal welfare policies. Both sides warn against excess government spending while shaping a republic plan for social progress within private enterprise.
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Paign
Pides
Ain
Futteyomakee
Dewey
Portland
Ore
Albany
Wherry
Nebraska
Robert.a. Taft
Onia
Taft
GOP
Piusinens
Great Britain
Truman
Six months survey shapes White House report on economy
A 15000 word White House report follows a six month survey covering 15000 miles and conversations with 3000 businessmen and 1000 labor representatives. It emphasizes that the report reflects recommendations, not the author, and calls for tax reform, easier credit, procurement changes, and restraint in federal works spending.
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Ting
White House
Busingsamen
Lesbor
Economic Cooperation Administration
Livestock prices from Montgomery and Thomasville market report
Livestock market notes show salable cattle receipts near 200 with moderate demand, calves around 78 head, hogs about 1,100, across eight packing plants including Albany and Thomasville. Cattle mostly 14 to 18 dollars per cwt, calves 15 to 23, hogs 12 to 16, with figures from eight plants and regional outlets.
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Montgomery
Fed- State
Mkt News Soc — Union Stock Yards
Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Coumbor
Mouly Arte
Titteh
Gr. Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Ela
National coal wage talks threaten crisis warns committee
The negotiating committee of the national bituminous wage conference plans action against Lewis by the NLRB. George H Love of Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co says a serious coal crisis looms and that cold weather will reveal the risk to the public. American meat spending reaches 2,500,000 dollars daily on average.
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Mpearean Cprnce
Newdliating Committee
Lewis
NLRB
George H. Love
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coat Co
Addra
Prediction talk and party outlook from 1950 era
The piece cites misstatements about voter outreach and welfare state critiques, noting Democratic precinct workers must target voters directly. It quotes Barkley on future majorities, predicts Truman and Barkley as potential 1952 ticket, and references Senator Russell's criticism of the welfare state in a speech.
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Barkley
Boyle
Truman
Russel
Georgia
Funeral services set for Samus Davis Scott in Geneva
Funeral services for Samus Davis Scott forty four who died at his home in Geneva were scheduled for 3 p m tomorrow at the residence with burial in City Cemetery and military honors. Scott was a lifelong Geneva resident and a barber until retirement. He was former commander of the Geneva American Legion and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his widow Mrs Lovie Boott, his mother Mrs Joaltin Brot ers and several brothers and sisters. The text includes garbled names and fragmented lines from surrounding notices.
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Samuel DB
Scott
Lovie Boott
Geneva
Joaltin Broters
A. B Scott
T. C. Sxo
Mice
W. A. Dancey
Trina
Hosea Adam Misa Viola
Miss
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