End Of 1948 Finds Dothan Engaged In Biggest Expansion
Dothan ends 1948 amid a major growth drive marked by a $360,000 Negro high school nearing completion a $500,000 street paving program and bonds for a $300,000 sewage disposal plant. A $100,000 fire station, water and light extensions about $125,000 and parks and airfield work plus traffic upgrades and meters transform the city.
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Victor Smith
Dothan
Wiregrass Memorial Stadium
Duc Tes
Chiang Kai-shek May Step Down if Peace Talks Succeed
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek signaled openness to resignation if peace talks with the Chinese Communists succeed, outlining five conditions to secure a constitutional democratic government and national sovereignty while warning of continued fighting if negotiations fail. The New Year statement stressed peace must protect independence, welfare, the constitution, armed forces, and living standards.
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Gerald Nozice
Nanking
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Chiang
Kuomintang Central Executive Committee
Lse
Nanking-Shanghai
New Year Prices for New York and Major Cities
A Charles Mercer piece outlines New Year Eve costs across several cities. It lists ranges from $10 to $50 for two in clubs and dinners, with examples including New York $15-50 and San Francisco $22-30, plus other cities like Washington and Cleveland.
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Charles Mercer
New York
Tlysses Simpson Grant
United States
Associated Press
San Francisco
Washington
Miami
Dallas
Cleveland
Atlanta
Indianapolis
Merit System Halls City Hall Closing
City Hall will stay open tomorrow instead of closing for New Year’s Day due to merit system rules. Officials say the city’s employment framework grants three holidays annually and does not allow an extra day for January 1.
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Halls City Hall
Morrow
City of Dothan
Georgian To Seek Funds For Dams On Chattahoochee
Rep. James Davis seeks Congress approval of 4.5 to 5 million dollars to start Buford dam on the Chattahoochee River at Buford Georgia. The project aims to control pollution supply power flood control and maintain a nine foot channel from Columbus Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico. Previous appropriations included 250000 for study and 400000 for advance planning.
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Washington
James Davis
D-Ga
Congress
Buford Dam
Chattahoochee River
Buford
Davis
Columbus
Gulf of Mexico
Jim Woodraff
Chattahoochee
Cerembia
Ala
Christmas Baskets Reach 123 Families in City Drive
Salvation Army and local groups distributed Christmas baskets to 123 families last week under Captain E W Hering. Donations totalled 3298 79 with 720 68 from three day dime board drives led by civic clubs and exchanges. 1469 toys went to 292 children and 457 siblings received fruit and candy.
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Salvation Army
E. W. Hering
Dime Board
Dothan
Herring
Second Worst Congress Closes Its Books in Lame-Duck Session
Washington dispatch reports the 80th Congress chaired by Republicans ends amid party caucuses and swift adjournment. President Truman headlines the session as delivering campaign punches labeling it the second worst in history. Speaker Martin and Rep. Halleck act to inform Truman of adjournment.
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Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
G.O.P
House
Capitol
Martin
R-Mass
Halleck
R-Ind
Rayburn
D-Tex
Truman
Congress
80Th
Mr. Truman
L. W. Tupper Wins 1948 Burling ton Liar Contest With Alberta Tale
Patricia Alberta's L. W. Tupper topples U S winners with a wind storm yarn about 2000 post holes blown away by a northwester. The tale, told by dog sled, edges the 1929 started contest to crown world liar. Honorable mentions go to John Hughes and Edward S. Krikac.
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Burlington
Wis
Alberta
Canada
Burlington Liars Club, Inc
L. W. Tupper
Patricia
Tupper
United States
Star Supreme
John Hopley
San Antonio
Tex
Charley Skorpen
Oklahoma
John Hughes
Johnson City
Wi. J. FL. Mekale
University of Arizona
Tucson
Edward S. Krikac
Comstock
Neb
Hughes
Pacific
McKellar Elected To Senate Pro Tempore Honor
Senator McKellar defeated Senator Tydings by 27 to 25 to become president pro tempore of the Senate in a Democratic meeting of 54 members. Barkley named majority leader, Lucas to succeed him, Myers as whip, with all three posts previously approved unanimously.
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Washington
Senator McKellar
D-Temn
Senator Tydings
D-Md
Senate
McKellar-Tydings
Sterup
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
MacArthur Restores Flag To Japanese
General MacArthur returns the Japanese flag after surrender allowing free display nationwide. In a New Year message he warns against aggressive nationalism and urges Japan to pursue democracy, unity under universal law, and economic growth to safeguard political freedom.
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MacArthur
Tokyo
Japan
Israelis Report Sweeping Gains In Negev Desert
Israel reports advances in the Negev with Auja and Bir Aslug captured and hundreds of prisoners taken. The government says UN Security Council order to cease fire will be considered Sunday and troops may withdraw to old truce lines. Egyptian aggression blamed for the renewed fighting.
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Negev Desert
Eliav Simon Tel Aviv
Negev
United Nations Security Council
Auja
Bir Aslug
Egyptaan
Security Council
Israel
Egypt
U. N
Process Developed To Speed Cold Research
The Public Health Service reports a color test that detects cold viruses in egg fluid, reducing the need for human volunteers. Two chemicals in the egg fluid yield a pink brown color if virus is present, aiding rapid virus detection and isolation for further study.
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Washington
Health Service
Mindszenty Trial Set in February in Budapest
Cardinal Mindszenty the Catholic primate of Hungary will be tried by a people's court in Budapest in early to mid February on charges including treason espionage attempts to overthrow the government and black market activities. Government comments criticized U S officials and released letters alleged to show contacts with American diplomats.
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Budapest
Joseph Cardinal
Mindzenty
Hungary
Mindszenty
United States
Otto of
No. 13
Traffic Accidents New Year Weekend Toll Seen
The National Safety Council estimates 170 lives may be lost in traffic accidents from 6 p.m. today to midnight Sunday during the New Year weekend. Last Christmas weekend recorded 276 fatalities, surpassing a prior forecast of 265. Weather and alcohol remain major hazards as travel rises.
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Chicago
Aps
National Safety Counci
Major Hazardi
1949 Seen Good For Average American
AP reports that 1949 is expected to be a better year for most Americans with easing shortages and higher incomes. The public may see new buyers market conditions return, while business faces some worries and costs, and retailers anticipate steady shopping.
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New York
Blaze Devastates Miami Warehouse, Sparking Explosions
A block long Colonial Storage warehouse in Miami caught fire last night causing estimated damage from 230000 to 501000 dollars. No casualties were reported as 12 fire units fought the flames for hours. Explosions occurred when trucks loaded with matches ignited.
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Miami
Fla
Colonial Storage Company
Tom Winston
Tom Bender
Atlanta
Naval Air Station
Ward Haysuip
Six Prisoners Escape Jail In Louisiana Fracas
Six white inmates overpowered jailer Jane Sanders at the Calcasien Parish jail in Lake Charles Louisiana. They seized his keys and fled in a stolen car and a grocery delivery truck. Five escapees are named including Prentice Groves Joe Stoddard and George Fowler. The incident started during breakfast in the bullpen on the building’s second floor. The search spans Orange Texas and surrounding areas as authorities pursue the group.
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Lake Charles
Calcasien Parish
Orange
Tex
Madnees
Ivey
Gigs W. Clark
Hotston
Herman Webb
New Orleans
Joe Stoddard
Westlake
Prentice Groves
Stares
George F. Fowler
Jane
Charles Sanders
Sanders
Page
Search Continues For Missing Puerto Rico Flight
Miami reports fifty military and private planes took off to resume the hunt for a DC-3 missing since Tuesday over the Caribbean. The Coast Guard coordinated air units in poor weather, with thirty aboard the aircraft returning to New York after Christmas on the island. The case triggers a major postwar search effort as crews pursue the vanished plane.
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Miami
Fla
Puerto Rico
New York
Caribbean
Coast Guard Control Ata von
Deaths In Traffic To Be Lower This Year Than In '47
Chicago report from the National Safety Council says 1948 traffic deaths will total about 32 000, slightly under 1947. First eight months show 28 690 deaths versus 29 110 in 1947, with vehicle mileage near 388 270 000 000 miles and December not expected to push annual toll above 32 000.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Trafic
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