Suspected Murderer Eludes Police Posse
In Dothan and Houston County officers joined a manhunt for an unidentified Black suspect in the fatal shooting of Ruby Lee Collins. A statewide group led by Joy Burton pursued the man through Ashford and Gordon, using bloodhounds from Headland and Troy. officials reported lead shows, but the search ended late last night without capture. Identification papers were found near a swamp edge as the pursuit moved toward a new lead referenced on page 2.
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Victor Smith Dothan
Houston County
Peat Ashford
Ruby Lee Collins
Joy Burton
That Than Police Department
TRAC
Gordon
Grove
Headland
Troy
Burton
Tery
Mobile Mardi Gras Flags Erected Ahead of Festivities
In Mobile Alabama colorful Mardi Gras flags rise downtown as preparations begin for the pre-Lenten kaln season with events from February 14 to February 18. Mobile Carnival Association chair A L Staples says Gov James Falsam was invited to visit during the season, with plans for a visit reportedly in the works. The first parade is scheduled for the night of February 14 and activities run through Mardi Gras day on February 18.
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Mobile
Als
A. L. Staples
Mobile Carnival Association
James. Falsam
Falsany
Men's Camellia Club of Dothan Meeting Monday Night
The Men s Camellia Club of Dothan will hold its February meeting at 7 o'clock tomorrow night at the Wagon Wheel. A dinner on a Dutch basis will accompany the gathering and all members and prospective members are urged to attend.
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Camellia Club of
Dothan
Wagon Wheel
Newton City Election Faces Court Over Irregularities
In Ozark district a Newton city election dispute arises after five citizens including Hodge Adenck Young Snell and Tombhay petition the court to review ballots and contested votes. The judge will hear the case in the third judicial district with a ball box inspection and possible remedies before a later session.
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Ozark
Newtons
Ciizens
Newton
Mutts Hodge
Ralph Adenck
Lionel Young
Ris Snell
Dsc Tombhay
Cirvelt
Walliams
Conlsteer
Wilbur Povris Anayury
B. Beneton
Pod
Culler
T. G. Russe Hains
Ain Winn
Reece
Bail Granted for Accused Preacher in Alabama Killing
AIRMINGHAM ALABAMA AP Hull Avon Perry a preacher charged with murder was granted a $10,000 bond after a habeas corpus hearing before Circuit Judge Robert J Wheeler. Perry has been held in Jefferson County jail since his arrest by officers investigating the fatal shooting of State Officer Leroy Short Thomas on the highway. Perry’s attorney Roderick Bedgow said the defendant’s family hoped to have the bond set in Etowah County this weekend.
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Airmingham
Als
Hull
Avon Perry
Atvalla
Habeas Corpes
Robert J. Wheeler
Perry
Jefferson County
Jim
Leroy "Short
Thomas
Roderick Bedgow
Etowah County
Shadow Dancers In Dream Of Power
Washington Hal Boyle reports on a one man expedition into Washington DC political life. He describes the Republicans and Democrats as rival tribes in a dark labyrinth, noting odd rituals and crowd reactions as leaders speak, hinting at a fragile peace between power players.
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Dream of Power
Washington
Hal Boyle
Washington, D. C
Ral Boyle Washington
Potomac
School Affairs Get First Chance At Legislation
By Lynne Brain Montgomery AP Education writers report lawmakers ready to hear school issues. Dr. Austin H Menson, Alabama Superintendent of Education, outlined four major goals for public schools: raise teacher salaries to about 1800 a year, add new staff, extend the term to nine months, and seek a 600000 grant for equipment. Delegates and speakers debate funding and tax measures linked to education, while surplus state funds and tax options loom over the session.
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Lynne Brain
Montgomery
APY
Austin H. Mensons
Warher
St Ieust
Fenebers
W. M. Rock
Dekalb
Hix
Jett Ta Bener
Vaiste
Owen PeNeune
Bern
Meadows
Six Days Left to Pay Poll Taxes Before 1947 Deadline
Houston County voters rush to settle poll tax payments ahead of the deadline. The county tax office reports 2,046 paid by yesterday afternoon, up 75 in six days, with exemptions for veterans and others who have paid in prior years. Veterans of both World Wars are exempt from the poll tax.
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Board of Rewitt
Houston County
Flyingwaltney
3 Candidates in Race For Commissionership As Deadline Nears
Three contenders enter the commissionership race as the filing deadline looms. Local observers note potential ties and questions about candidacy while discussions hinge on canal projects and community priorities ahead of next Saturday’s qualifying events.
George W Jenkins Dies At Age Of 40
George W Jenkins dies at age 40 in a Desir after a song at 24 South Appletren Prides. The obituary lists numerous local residents and family members, with brief mentions of several names and relations in a tribute common to early 20th century notices.
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George W. Jenkins
George We Jepkis
South Appletren
CO Hillety
Mae
Afin Three Dayal
Waluiscena
Mor
Latsaniters
Mrs. Dither
Kangey
Charlie J Smith Electrocuted In Traffic Crash
A fragmented report details the death of Charlie J. Smith in a traffic incident involving an electrical hazard. The account references power lines and a nearby scene with responders, noting the victim was burned and pronounced at the scene.
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Charlie J. Smith
16 Persons Killed In Crash Of French Plane Near Lisbon
A French airliner crash near Lisbon leaves 16 dead with Haitian and other names mentioned in partial garbled notes. Authorities investigate flight details and possible causes as rescue crews search the wreckage and identify victims.
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Lisbon
Truman Plans Arbitration Deal With AFL Russians
President Truman unveiled a plan to submit labor disputes to final binding arbitration, with construction contractors and the AFL to arbitrate pay and related issues to avoid strikes. The move, paired with settlements in steel and other industries, signals a broader shift toward negotiated settlements and a machinery for arbitration to resolve wage and labor disagreements.
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Sterling FL Green
Washington
Aly
AFL
Wix
Cran
Byron
My. Vrenini
Tahoe
Newton Man Injured In Auto Collision On Geneva Highway
A Newton man sustained injuries in a traffic crash along the Geneva Highway. Details from the incident are limited, with scattered OCR fragments mentioning injuries and road location. Authorities are investigating the collision as responders assist the injured driver.
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Newton
Geneva
City Playgrounds Serve All Children in Dolan Park Plan
The Dolan Recreation Department under Crawford Moseley advances an $11,000 renovation program for nine city playgrounds across elementary to high school campuses. Facilities include softball diamonds, basketball, paddle tennis, volley balls, ladders, slides, and more, with reinforced posts and new equipment. A weekly call-taker monitors each site for repairs and safety.
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Becken Herring
W. Main
Edgewood Drive
Dolan Recreation Department
Crawford Mosele
Dotan
City of Elementary
Junese
Tension Mounts In Tel Aviv Area
Unclear OCR text shows widespread disruption near Tel Aviv with scattered references to incidents, people, and locations. The fragmentary material mentions authorities, potential clashes, and escalating tensions in a regional context, but specifics are obscured.
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Tel Aviv
Cool Thief Grabs Car Near Police Station
A fragmented report describes a theft near a police facility where a thief allegedly took a car. Witnesses or authorities seem unclear about the exact details and timing. The text mentions a headquarter and an attempt to escape with the vehicle.
New Theory Pursued In Dahlia Case
A fresh theory is being pursued in a complex case involving a Dahlia named subject. Investigators focus on a possible link to a local suspect, with authorities analyzing new evidence, timelines, and agency statements as they seek a connection to the ongoing investigation and potential charges.
Truman stays committed to flying visits and cats debate
President Truman confirmed he will not abandon air travel despite criticism over neutrality and domestic policy. He defended his aviation ties and outlined plans for a March 3 visit to New York City, while avoiding controversy over cats and other issues raised by reporters.
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Prater
Havin
Tly Nostap
Miguel Alenino
Con Brees
Bette
Erly Steens
Andrawa
New York
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