Capone Body Arrives For Private Funeral in Snow
The processions avoided lavish displays as Al Capone's body arrived by train in Chicago and was interred in a private vault near James M. Rage Sr. Officials noted Capone died of pneumonia after a stroke, with his funeral planned as a quiet, discreet affair.
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Syndicate of Crime
Houston Red Cross Delegates Attend Conference At Troy
Houston Red Cross delegates from the Houston County chapter attended a conference in Troy on Thursday with members from Atlanta regional headquarters. The meet aimed to plan the March fund raising campaign and coordinate aid for tornado and wind storm disasters.
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Red Cross
Troy
Houston County
American Red Cross
Resional
Atlanta
Yrow Counfercee
Jesui Chapter
cSaves
Jeti Greene
Siamese Twins Born In Johannesburg Report Dims
Siamese twins born prematurely to a native mother in an ambulance Friday were reported dying well yesterday in an oxygen tent at a hospital in Johannesburg. The twins, a girl and a boy, were joined from the top of their breastbones to their navels and born at seven months.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Dunnotar
Pei Neves
Azaleas At Mobile Ahead of Schedule
A mild winter pushed Mobile azaleas into an early bloom. The Azalea Trust opens Feb 23, two weeks early, with Gov Folsom and Southern leaders invited to opening ceremonies. The 17 mile trail runs from Bienville Square through azalea lined streets, attracting tourists each year. Mobile hotels are crowded, prompting residents to offer home lodging for visitors.
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Ala
Azalea Trust
Earl Long Jr
Avalos Trail Association
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Long
Alabama
Visions Of Riot Report From Tuscaloosa Police
In Tuscaloosa Asia AP reports officers faced a volatile scene after a round of shots and two more rapid volleys. The desk sergeant called for reinforcements as patrolmen entered the cell area and detected gunpowder scents. Authorities found the alleged offender had fired three firecrackers and was arrested for disorderly conduct and possessing fireworks.
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Tuscaloosa
Asia
Preeber
Grinkentess
Evacuation and new courts amid Haifa unrest
Amid Haifa turmoil, evacuees line up at the Sara fdud cen ters with only 61 pounds each while repatriates prepare for flights from Lydda as British authorities and Lt Gen Sir Evelyn Barker discuss defence plans and underground concerns. Martial law hints and clashes with Irgun mark tense British control, with repeated scenes of parting and fear.
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Wuodren
Sarafdud Sini Haifa
Peer Petuie Tigane
England
Usaur
Lydda
Pansoseseescen
Haifa
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Peas
Evelyn Barker
Higs Cormuiss
Parliament committees begin work on interim plan noted
Judiciary oversight and four committees prepare to start work next Monday. Officials say the aim is a short-term framework while Parliament debates the poll and potential governance changes. Details on membership and specific mandates were not disclosed.
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Puluan
Bey
Rate
Fiahaena
Basle Msiers
Wwe
Talmadge Presses Public Pressure On White Supremacy Bill
Georgia Governor candidate Herman Talmadge urged supporters to flood the Senate judiciary committee with letters and telegrams to block the white supremacy primary bill. He claimed the measure aims to steer party affairs to whites and called for rapid public input before hearings slated for the coming days.
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Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
Senate
Talmadge
Senate Special Judiciary Committee
Georgia
Wek
M. E. Thurmpson
Caltary
State Senate
Henry County
McDonough
Fulton National Bank of Atlanta
Hamilton
Talmrudge
Eugene Cook
Coun Fas
Thompson
Hatailin
Prominent Baptist Leader Dr Rushbrooke Dies in Bristol
Dr J H Rushbrooke of World Baptist and Baptist World Alliance died yesterday while planning a Baptist Congress at Cape Hebert. He lived in Bristol after his wife’s death and will be mourned as a longtime advocate for religious liberty. He helped establish Baptist World Alliance headquarters in London and organized world congresses in Toronto, Berlin, and Atlanta.
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England
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Russia
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Toronto
Berlin
Atluina
Labor policy and union leaders urge peaceful dispute settlement
President reiterates free collective bargaining remains national policy. In Miami AFI President William Green hopes Congress notes a constructive settlement method. Green stresses labor management joint effort as Congress considers related legislation. Report notes average washing machines hold about 200 pounds of steel and Wyoming sheep total tops 2,911,000 as of Jan 1 1946. Edible mush room species exceed 790.
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Miami
William Green
AFI
Congress
Green
AFIT
Wyoming
Three candidates in Dothan race as filing closes
Last minute filing leaves three contenders in the Dothan Commission race. Voters weigh whether the contest will widen with new candidates. Incumbent Jim Brennan, John Turner McAllister, and Gr. Gadet Parish lead campaign chatter as pay scales, qualifications, and the prospect of a second primary shape the race. Brennan is an appointee with prior office, McAllister a World War II veteran, Parish a longtime city employee and sanitary chief.
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Pultics
Jim Brennan
John Turner McAllister
Gr. Gadit Parish
We. Brennan
McAllister
Brennan
Sevecumontis
Parish
Four suspects held without bond in Collins murder case
Burton identified the killer as a local Negro who allegedly fled to Georgia. Police intensified efforts to capture the shooter while three other Black suspects, Bueford Corrie Cellins and Willie Binn, were jailed on murder charges in the death of Ruby Lee Collins. The report notes questioning of relatives and describes a swamp search linked to the investigation, with ongoing manhunt concerns.
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Burton
Georgia
Poise Vie
Bueford
Corrie Cellins
Willie Binn
Caljiing
Ruby Lee Collins
Widow Wins Federal Suit Over Insurance Beneficiary
Mrs. Gladison D. Woods of Houston County won a federal suit in Montgomery challenging the Veterans Administration denial of a $10,000 National Service Life Insurance claim. The court held the decedent Eugene Woods clearly intended his wife to be the beneficiary, despite formalities.
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U. &. Ees Court
Montgomery
Gladison D. Woods
Houston County
Eugene Woods
Woods
Administrator of Veterans Affairs
National Service
Lfe Insurance
Playground program boosts Dothan recreation efforts
Moseley outlines the Dothan plan adding playgrounds and a small gymnasium at the recreation center. Groundwork began in summer with equipment installed by December. The junior high grounds are popular and the program includes supervised recess instruction, citywide leagues, and hopes for three or four swimming pools.
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Moseley
N. Foster S
Arganeed
Dothan
Mos
Suomi
Hipal and Negro High School
Moselle
Young Junior High
Seoul
Ens School
Tev
Outcry Over Council Change To Three Member Commission
In Newton the election was described as the hottest in the town’s long history. A public petition circulated after the council refused to repeal excise tax 14, calling for an election to oust the council and mayor and substitute a three-member commission government. The aim was to remove town officials rather than pursue a different government type.
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Ail
Newton
Truman rejects Big Three meeting idea in Washington
President Truman gave a polite no to a peacetime Big Three gathering with Stalin and Churchill, saying no further meetings are needed unless they come to Washington. He endorsed Churchill’s right to his opinion on Palestine but offered no U.S. commitment, and noted peacetime conferences may be unwise. He emphasized he would not leave Washington for any future talks.
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Truman
Josef Stalin
Winston Churchill
Stalin
Clement Attlee
Churchill
United States
Great Britain
Palestine
Elliott Roosevelt
Look
Moscow
Mr. Truman
Bis Country
Holy Land
United Nations
Rothis
Palestine evacuation plans disclosed by U S and Britain
The President and the State Department said there are no plans to evacuate the roughly 4,900 American citizens from Palestine. Meanwhile, the British have ordered an evacuation in preparation for expanded military operations.
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Palestine
State Department
Mrs Williams in Troy Hospital in critical condition
Mrs. Carl Williams wife of Kilby Prison deputy warden was reported by her physician to be in a very critical condition after a cerebral hemorrhage and two strokes. She was brought to a Troy Hospital the same week her husband was relieved of his Kilby Prison duties.
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Troy, Ala
Car Williams
Kilby Prison
Deafened Now Hear With Tiny Single Unit
Science enables the deafened to hear faint sounds with a handheld device approved by the Council on Physi cal Medicine of the American Medical Association. It requires no bulky batteries or garment and can be self adjusted as hearing changes. Beltone offers free booklet and home demonstrations from Chicago.
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Council On Physical Medicine
American Medical Association
Beltone
Dept
19Th St
Chicago
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