Kidnapped Tacoma Boy Charles Mattson Target of Ransom Talks
A ransom of 28000 dollars was reportedly ready for Charles Mattson, a 10 year old kidnapped from his Tacoma home Sunday night. Family spokesman said negotiations were underway and authorities monitored contact paths while relatives urged the abductor to keep him safe and warm.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
Esman
W. W. Mattson
Gandmother
Mattson
Charlie Fletcher
Charles
Beattie Times
Mattsona Tt
Mable
Mat Won
Chaisis Cantor
Tim
Whitr
Malison
Mall Way
Wareham
Muriel
Weratiny
Jushier
Age Nts
Agenia
John Franklin
Poge Teo
Dothan Clubwoman Mrs Trawick Dies at 56
Mrs. 3. T. Trawick a well known Dothan clubwoman died at her home 408 W Mam Street early Tuesday night after a brief illness. She was 56 and born Louis Wherritt of Cambridge Maryland. Surviving are her husband J T Trawick Sr two daughters Mrs Sparrow Birmingham and Laura Colatrrawick two sons J T Trawick Jr and others two sisters and several grandchildren Funeral services were set for 2 PM Wednesday at Foster Street Methodist Church Ward Wilson directing Burial in City Cemetery Pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers named.
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T. Trawick
Trawick
Louis Wherritt
Cambridge
Foster Street Methodist Church
All
Ward-Wilson
J. T Trawick, Sr
J. Sparrow
Birmingham
Laura Cola ‘Trawick
Dofone Aon
J. T Trawick, Jr
W. L. Barre
LW. Smith
Meriauna
Fla
W. Delaney
M. Steagall
D.C Rnisten
W. C. King
Pleton
J. Norton Mulling
Marvin Holmen
D. L. Graham
Blaum
James King
Lawton 'S
Herman Blumberg
EB Feety
Arthur Keyton
Pier Mazyek
H. G. Forrester
Taonerd Speake
Harvey Mc Ponte
Mrs Welle
A. BB Blount
Bf. Cey
Bem Baker
Local merchants oppose state sales tax plan in Dothan
A local group led by Ellis Gross Tax Foes plans to resist a proposed state receipts tax. Merchant leaders and Paschal from the Consumers' Anti-Sales Tax Association expected to coordinate with the state unit and other cities. A Dothan meeting to discuss a united front against the tax was anticipated this week.
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Mom Paschali
Consumers’ Anti
Pree M. Blaum
Dethan Merchants Association
Dethan
Paschall
Elie Lovy
Blaum
Honey Long
State Tax Commission
BNL
Ay Balck
White
Jent
Beeland
Aid Paschal
Dothan
Wecehante
Incal Group 18
28 Die on Grid as Fatalities Decline in 1946
AP reports 28 football fatalities in 1946, per Prof Floyd Eastwood of NYU. Fourteen deaths occurred in Mghadhonis and 12 in sandiot competition, with one collegiate death. Total is one less than 1945, two more than 1944, marking a low in six years while fatalities rise among sandiot and high school players. Joe Buntin suffers a grave heart ailment. his condition worsens at home.
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KRW York
Eastwood
Sandiot
Companionn
Joe Buntin
Joe Buntie
Tand Avenue
Brill
Public Power Group Faces Shaky Future
The Southeastern Power Consumers Association, formed to oppose private power firms and push municipal ownership, faced an uncertain future in Decatur as 30 representatives from 13 cities and cooperatives debated a clear program. Resolutions to speed municipal ownership were defeated, while factions split over support for Roosevelt and TVA actions.
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Tas Associated Arres
Decatur
Southeastern Power Consumers Association
Association
Clima
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
Mississippi
George Dempster
Knoxville, Tenn
David Bi
Lillienythal
TVA
Ickes
PWA
Iitiga
Ion Ryian
Zaye Pal
Roosevelt
Tennesse Valley
Basolutin
Speedme
Supreme Court
Toansa
Tennessee Valley
Federa
Atrms
Provident
TVS
Commons
Pare
Governmens
Cmuts
Elepoheres
1936 Marks High for Road Deaths
The National Safety Council forecast 1956 will set a record for road fatalities in the United States, with an estimated 47,450 deaths by New Year’s, about 450 more than last year. November showed increases, though the annual rise faces various factors, per Cameron, the council’s managing director.
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Chicago
Navonai Safety Council
United States
Wo Cameron
Airector- Dee
Death Stalks Selma Holiday Ball Tale of Fire
A Selma society ball ends in tragedy as a blaze injures many young women. Among the dead is Gayle, wife of a local attorney, a member of the Phantoms social group. Injured victims crowd hospital corridors as panic and fear spread. The fire started during the grand march, with flames leaping between guests as their gowns ignited. Continued on Page 2.
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Tres
Selma
Ilene
Mes. T
Gayle
The
Phantoms
Counstry
Burma
Une
Pege
Woman Captures Prize For Best Tall Tall Tale
A Michigan farm wife Mrs Gale Barnhouse of Fowlerville won the Best Tall Tale prize at a Liars Club event with a radio broadcast. Alabama finalist Mrs PB Forman of Attala also competed. The tale praised a tyrannical mosquito devouring livestock and chicks, calves, and cows before facing a final showdown with a character named Maude. The story carried humorous local color and regional pride in a 1926-tinged competition.
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Gale Barnhouse
Fowlerville
Mich
Alabama
PB Forman
Attala
Michigan
Burlington, Wis
Pius Improves After Night of Crisis at Vatican
The ailing Pope Pius XII showed slight improvement after a troubled night in the Vatican. Doctors reported ongoing concerns about a blood clot affecting his leg and a paralyzed throat, with officials noting renewed strength and hopeful signs as the day began.
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Vatican
Associated Press
Vatican City
Pius
Last Minute BULLETINS Airvana Tre 30 APS VIE
A garbled bulletin page notes a variety of items including college basketball scheduling rumors involving Villanova Auburn and Montreal offering uncertain dates for 194? games. It also references an injunction appeal, state banking official appointments and Commerce Department funding talks, all presented in a hurried late breaking format.
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Airvana
Tre
Auburn
Toby Twehnic
Hevane
Wall
Adephin
Ortaher
Maurine Smith
Villanova
Yodan
Swift action to bale arms export looms
A dramatic push in Washington seeks to extend the neutrality law giving the president power to ban arms shipments to the Spanish Civil War belligerents. President Roosevelt leads opposition to a Jersey sending plan totaling 2 777 000 and urges quick amendment to curb shipments despite lobbying.
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Dlack
Rosevelt
Robert Guise
Jersey Gas
Madrid
Pier
State Department
Pepate
Oder
Roonevelt
Sie
Damingen
Pittman
Neveda
Senate Foreign Relations
Munilinn
Alate
Nella
Tuskegee Band to Lead March in May Day Parade
The period piece details a planned procession with Tuskegee figures and civic leaders attending ceremonies at churches and a national association event. It notes preparations for a city celebration, a keynote address, and a tribute to Booker T. Washington’s legacy within the Tuskegee Institution context. The Tuscaloosa Kiwanis club is also slated to host the 1977 Alabama Kiwanis convention with dates set for October.
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Dir Fooh Parierson
Tunkeger
Jemtson
Nahonml
Brest Apt
Westie
Tuskgee
Twakrere Sur
Finbert Rusan Maton
Booker T Washington
Turhegee
Inatellte
Hitler Calls In His Generals Amid Spain Crisis
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler summoned top German generals as Mussolini reportedly urged quitting the Spanish war. With Franco aid decisions unsettled, Germany weighs intervention while leaders including von Blomberg von Neurath and von Ribbentrop confer. Continued on Page Ten.
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Il Duce
Wade Werner
Berlin
Bereito Mussolini
Reichsfuhrer
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Spain
Francico Franco
Donignats
Ternens
Allinies
der Fuehrer
Marabhal Werner von Blomberg
Herman Wik Heim Soering
Miniater
Unitair Miniater
Werner van Fritsch
Wart
Baron Ko
Duce
Thoma
Duro
Hia Honda
Finney
Musen- Mol
Gaverty Yreak
Fignen
England
Kinnesan
Italy
Anould
Mansolini
Hontian Fredam
France
Banker Reviews 1937 Outlook Before Rotary Club
W D Malone vice president of the National Bank here outlined three factors shaping 1937 local national and international outlooks. He predicted continued general improvement but warned of uncertainties including agricultural debt and real estate, noting that farm lands and loans could face strain while overall spring business should improve. He discussed inflationary pressures, diminished purchasing power, and potential defense-related economic shifts, urging cautious but steady progress.
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Dothan Rotary Club
W D Malone
Rat National Bank
Matune
Malone
Houston County
Farnein
Mane Jone
Xetatlanla
Max Jone
Estreka
Corie
Alternetens
Jone
Hojope
Rmny
Hanihean
Vhorace Hall Wets
Convicts Slain at Florida State Camp Mutiny After Fire
In Blorita Hon Camp Mutley near Lake Ott hostile inmates attacked guards. Authorities opened fire wounding several prisoners and killing two convicts. Inspector TR John said the incident occurred after guards attempted to restrain inmates in the barracks. Prison officials pledged investigation and continued confinement.
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Blorita
Mutley Tallahassee
Lillea
Alhera
Prinan
Panide Jones
Phiveyrian
Metilen
Vonndy
Naval Building and Eastern Policy Looms in Washington
Fragmented wires outline U S debate on naval expansion and Eastern policy ahead of elections. Officials discuss accelerating battleship plans, alliance considerations, and strategic posture in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters. Key figures cited include administration authorities and military planners shaping future defense strategy.
Hog Jowl And Peas Southern Custom They Say Not for Us
A society column excerpt depicts a debate over hog jowl and black eyed peas as a social symbol. An obliging young woman offers a quick, witty reply rejecting the feast while the editor mocks the tradition and hints at further discussion on page 2.
Gunman's identity may be revealed in Dothan case
The article reports that authorities question when the gunman who wounded Fay Write and his youthful taxi rider will be identified. Detectives believe the pair, seen on deserted highways, were part of a swindling operation in Dothan and may be arrested in another city. Sheriff officials say suspects are identified and being sought.
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Heritt
Alex Maynard
Fay
Dothan
Weather Summary for Northwest Florida
Cloudy conditions with chances of rain Wednesday night and likely Thursday morning. Temperatures fall Thursday with colder conditions in western portions.
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Alatama
Florida
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