Temperatures Drop in Midwest Before Last Spell Thaws
The cold mass from central Canada pushes into the Midwest with subzero readings in Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin and Iowa. Freeze and snow disrupt travel while freezing rain affects Kansas and western Missouri. Rain returns to the western Gulf and California shows scattered rain and hail amid ongoing drought impacts.
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Daleville man dies after short illness at 54
Wash Thrower of Daleville died at his home last night after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Gennie Ann Thrower, a step-son Charlie Cook, a brother John Thrower, and a sister Cassie Hartzog. The funeral was set for 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Church with Rev. Glen Howell officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Headland Mortuary handled arrangements.
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Gandhi Assassination Triggers Swift Proscriptions in India
Premier Nehru outlawed two extremist groups the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Mahasabha after Gandhi’s death sparked nationwide arrests in Nagpur Cawnpore Lucknow and Gorakhpur. Police took a Mahasabha official in Gorakhpur to New Delhi for inquiry. Gandhi’s ashes to be cast into the Ganges at Allahabad on February 12. A Gandhinagar proposal looms.
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Gandhi
New Delhi
Gandhinagar
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Natloh
Truman Proposals Stir Mixed Reactions in Congress
President Truman urged Congress to act on civil rights and voting measures. Democrats in the Deep South rejected key reforms like anti lynching and FEPC, while supporters praised his call for a permanent civil rights commission and expanded district voting rights.
Fuel Conscious Nation Faces Miners Strike Threat
Washington AP reports John L. Lewis signals possible nationwide soft coal strike by spring. He hints at using a $50 million welfare fund to finance broader miner benefits, potentially ending the contract by April 1 and triggering Taft Hartley notice implications.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
UMW
Ezra van Horn
Thomas Murray
New York
van Horn
Folsom Named Nation's Top Bachelor by Modeling School
Governor James E. Folsom, a widower, is selected as the nation's No 1 bachelor by the Barbizon School of Modeling in New York. A scroll notified his office inviting a visit to pick escorts for a city tour on his next trip. The governor was away when the notice arrived.
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Barbizon
Woman charged after fatal shooting of Bryant in argument over toast
Mary Magwood testified she shot Bryant and surrendered her gun to police. King said the couple had recent arguments including one over toast at breakfast. The body lay by a latched screen door as coroner Hall reported four bullet wounds: head, two in the chest, and back from a large caliber weapon.
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Bryant
King
Kelley
Smith Hall
Southern legislators oppose anti-lynching and FEPC measures
House members from the South publicly oppose anti-lynching, poll tax, and FEPC proposals and resist federal legislation on them. Rep. Grant and Rep. Hobbs pledge opposition, while Rep. Jarman calls Truman’s emphasis on minority groups unsuited to the South. Rep. Manasco notes Southern Democrats must unite to counter national acts.
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Manasco
Hobbs
Jones
Tax cut bill faces Senate delay amid budget holdup
Number 22 party members may miss goal as Senate finance committee delays hearings until budget report due February 15. Full Senate action likely after Marshall Plan vote, delaying final tax showdown until April. If passed and veto overridden, cuts back to January 1 with refunds for overpayments. Democrats push a larger tax cut and tie revenue loss to a $3.2 billion excess profits levy.
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Budget Committee
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George
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Coughton
House
Ways and Means
Doughton
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Truman
Released On Bond In Assault Case
Arthur McCray a 66 year old Ne- Rro was released from county jail today on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Sheriff Walt Cameron said McCray fired at Mack Thompson several times Saturday night. Bond set at $500.
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Ne- Rro
Mack Thompson
Walt’ Cameron
Thompson
McCray
South Delegation Eyes 1944 Vote for Wallace
Mc Corvey urged a 15 member delegation to cast 300 votes as a unit to influence the nomination process and broaden Southern leverage. He warned of Western states backing anti southern proposals and questioned the South’s response if the convention shifts away from Southern interests. McCorvey said Truman’s standing in the South has fallen and admitted to being disturbed by anti-Southern legislation.
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McCorvey
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Mississippi
Eastland
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Truman
Truman Seen Losing Southern Support in Democratic Party
Alabama Democratic leaders warned Truman’s civil rights push has eroded Southern esteem and urged careful platform crafting to retain Solid South votes. McCorvey urged party unity, saying segregation may occur by statute or practice and northern lawmakers should not overreact. Tuscaloosa County committee later endorsed Truman for renomination, backing his program and campaign priorities amidst internal party tensions.
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Congress
Senate panel votes against meat rationing bill in 3 2 split
A Senate banking subcommittee rejected authorizing a meat rationing setup by the Agriculture Department by a 3 to 2 vote, with Senators Flanders and Sparkman for the measure and Capehart Buck and Willis Robertson against it. The decision moves to the full committee as the administration seeks price controls to accompany rationing.
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R-Ind
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Mrs Mamie Love Dies At Cottonwood
Mrs Mamie Love sixty two died at her home at Cottonwood route two Monday night following a lengthy illness She was a member of the Assembly of God church Funeral rites were held at Howard Grove church at 3 30 p m with Rev C C Balcom and Rev Henderson officiating burial followed in the church cemetery Ward Wilson in charge Pallbearers included Jim Skipper Ben McArdle J P Whitehead M C Williams Roy Tedder and James McArdle Survivors include nine daughters Queen Love Blondell Jernigan Eula Mae Traylor Addie L Traylor Louis Barnes Ruby Traylor A C McArdle Birdie Turner Coleman Ga Valeria Skipper Apopka Fla and one son F M Love Cottonwood route two three sisters Mattie Jones Ashford Kate Kay Port St Joe Fla Hester Smith Hollywood Fla four brothers Seth Hobbs Cottonwood Marlon Hobbs Colquitt Andrew Hobbs Ashford ae Hobbs Hollywood Fla and nine grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
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Cottonwood
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J. P. Whitehead
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Roy Tedder
James McArdle
Birdie Turner
Coleman
Valeria Skipper
Apopka
Fla
F. M. Love
Mattie Jones
Ashford
Kate Kay
Port St. Joe
Hester Smith
Hollywood
Seth Hobbs
Cotton
Marlon Hobbs
Colquitt
Andrew Hobs
Ae Hobbs
Pilot International gathers for Day tona Beach event
Saturday at 3 p.m. Pere. Reneet tickets cost 2.44 dollars while general admission is 1.58. The Pilot club’s share of proceeds will go to the Hotel. Heard committees and items of business were discussed. The annual Pilot International convention will be in Daytona Beach in June with a Dothan Club delegate expected. Helen Andrews introduced as new Girl Scout executive secretary. Members present included Lea Holland, Ruby Shanks, Irene Lisenby, Anne Cooper, Lucille Willis, Nell English, Fran Mallette, Abby Ellard, Sara Abt, Essie Mae Smitherman, Brondell Garrett, Robbie Vincentelli, and Marjorie Gay.
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Busiiness
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Helen Andrews
Girl Scout
Lea Holland
Ruby Shanks
Irene Lisenby
Anne Cooper
Lucille Willis
Nell English
Fran Mallette
Abby Ellard
Sara Abt
Essie Mae Smitherman
Brondell Garrett
Robbie’ Vincentelli
Marjorie Gay
Harvard Funeral Service for A. J. Harvard, Sr.
Funeral services for A. J. Harvard Sr were held at Foster Street Methodist Church at 3 p m with Rev Dr W F Calhoun officiating Burial followed at the city cemetery Ward Wilson Funeral Home managed arrangements Mr Harvard died yesterday in a local hospital after a brief illness
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Foster Street Methodist Church
W. F. Calhoun
Ward-Wilson Funeral Home
Harvard
Slocomb Veteran Enlists In Air Force
Herbert C. Fondern of Slocomb reenlists after eight Army years with staff sergeant rank and is assigned to Tyndall Field Florida. James C. Brown of Enterprise Navy veteran also enlists for duty at Tyndall. Three others John C. Kelley Billie Ray Jenkins and Avchie E Bayne are sent to Ft Benning for processing with Kelley joining field artillery as sergeant Jenkins to the Air Forces and Bayne to the regular Army.
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Enterprise
Tyndall
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Coffee Springs
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Midland City
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Ozark
Ft. Benning
Kelly
Field Artillery
Jenkins
Bayne
Lamont financier and Harvard benefactor profile
The text traces the career of Number 21 ship money earned as a Boston and New York newspaper correspondent, his 1892 graduation, reporting at The New York Tribune, and brief journalism career. It notes his banking ascent starting 1903 with Bankers Trust, later First National Bank, partnership with J Pierpont Morgan in 1910, chairmanship after Morgan’s 1943 death, and roles in WWI and WWII security committees. It highlights his $500,000 1935 Harvard gift for a political economy chair and $1.5 million 1945 for an undergraduate library, plus his Republican involvement and tariff policy views.
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Republican Party
Market Summary of Hog Prices and Yields
Peer 120-140 pounds hogs sold at 19.98 to 21.00 cents per pound on a medium good sow market. Total receipts reported at 16617 dollars across the yard. Market conditions indicate steady demand for medium and good sows with slight price volatility observed.
Montgomery Market Cattle Hogs Steady Amid Slow Trade
At Montgomery market, cattle receipts uncertain with trade slow. slaughter cows and steers weak to 50 lower, replacements softer. Calves slow, some veal and butcher calves mixed. hogs active and steady with varied weights. Prices ranged widely across categories, reflecting light demand and mid session uncertainty.
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Mrs Jessie Davis Dies Near Pansey
Mrs Jessie Willard Davis of Pansey route one died at her home early today after a long illness. She was twenty seven and lived in Houston County all her life. Funeral services will be at Mt Zion church at 2 p.m. tomorrow with Rev Aiken Etheridge of Pawsey officiating. Burial in church cemetery with Ward Wilson of Dothan in charge. She is survived by her husband one daughter Shirley Jean Davis two sons Edward and Roy Gene Davis her parents Mr and Mrs Riley Gore four sisters Mrs Sidney Floyd Mrs Will Davis Mrs Ernest B Kirkland all of Pansey route one and Mrs J L Phillips of Ashford route one.
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Pansey
Houston County
Mt. Zion Church
Aiken Etheridge
Pawsey
Ward Wilson
Dothan
Riley Gore
Sidney Floyd
Wil11 Davis
Ernest B. Kirkland
J. L. Phillips
Ashford
City recreation budget debated over Negro playground plan
Number 16 Smith and Smith discussed required lights and transformers with McNeil. Crawford Mosley proposed a Negro playground using grounds near the new high school. commissioners urged a revised budget and approved midget football and basketball programs as outlined.
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McNeil
Crawford Mosley
Mosley
Negro High School
Recreation Department
Truman Aids European Recovery Ship Program Debate
Senate hearings on the European Recovery Plan examine Curran and CIO officials urging funding to support American merchant ships. They argue cutting funds would reduce shipments to Europe and risk shipyard employment, with State Department noting possible service declines if the $6.8 billion request is not approved.
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Maritime Union
Curran
Pytos
Puig
Trum
Am Merchant Marine
Philip 3
State Department
Tru
Congress
Europe
New Orleans Cotton Futures Quiet in Mixed Moves
New Orleans futures opened quiet with 11 30 a m quotes showing 45 cents lower on some bids and mixed gains in others. The day featured irregular trading as May and July contracts hovered near late figures while market gaps suggested cautious activity across the board. A separate New York note says cotton futures were irregular and slow to move with late afternoon shifts of about 40 cents lower from the prior close.
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New Orleans
New York
Executors Named In Will Of M L Hanahan
Notice is given that testamentary under the Last Will of M L Hanahan was granted to Marion L Hanahan Labruce Hanahan Ingraham Hanahan as executors on January 1948 by Judge J A Logue of Houston County Alabama. Creditors and others having claims must present them within the time allowed by law or be barred. Published January 19 20 and February 3.
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M. L. Hanahan
J. A. Logue
Houston County
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Marion L. Hanahan
Labruce Hanahan
Ingraham Hanahan
Testament L. Hanahan
City to curb double parking with unloading areas
Kelley said the city commissioners urged action to fix the issue and stop trucks from double parking by creating unloading zones. Police will tighten enforcement as part of a broader effort to untangle traffic on busy streets.
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Mari Con Mar Buner
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