Mindszenty pleads guilty to treason charges in Hungary
Cardinal Mindszenty, 56, a Vatican-linked leader, pleaded guilty to treason espionage and black marketing charges in a Budapest court. He said the general charges were true but did not admit all specifics. He sought peace between church and state and offered to resign, while co-defendants faced separate pleas.
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Joseph Cardi Indszenty
Hungary
Povty
Budapest
Flngania Berm
Lugron
Principia
Sabes
Minton
Andeas Zekar
Hatin
Cardinal Mindszenty
Justin Barangal
Uns
Wimmo Olli
Peoples Court
Mindszenty
Oo Paget
Dothan Inter-Club Council plans municipal park playground
The Inter-Club Council of Dothan clubs meets at the Recreation Center at 10 am to discuss plans for a municipal park playground. City Recreation official Crawford Mosley notes the project could cost up to 100000, with financing yet to be arranged, and a special election may be held to approve rate increases for funding.
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Inter-Club Council of
Dothan Clubs
Recrea- Center
Crawford Mosley
Chamber of Fee
Wesley
Schreming
Tomore
Dixie
Minster
Baker Lot
I Dothan Jaycees
Mosley
Joel
Redd
Alabama engineer honored in canal project naming
In Washington AP reports the Gatun Locks and Gatun Dam would be named for Alabama engineer Willigin Sibert, a native of Gadeden. Sibert, chosen by the 11th Canal Commission in 1908, helped design the project components and later worked in Alabama docks projects after his Army career.
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Waswington
Moun Ot Gatim
Canal Zone
Gatun
Gtun
Alabama
Winder Hill
Rains
Willigin Libert
Gadeden
Ind
Sibert
Abeimwork
Bulla
Thames
Eesigning Gad Puting
Pet Ot Mahite
Feedavick
Foundry Methortr Chotel
Washington
Boes
Senate
Br. Petes Marsnall
Sc. M,rhall
de. Warr
New Band Uniforms To Arrive For Public Concert
Dothan junior and senior high bands plan a two part concert at the high school auditorium on Friday night. Director Howell Hampton says senior uniforms should arrive this week and will be worn for the first time at the show. The cost runs near 4800 with several hundred dollars still needed. Hampton renewed a fundraising drive and invites further contributions to finish paying for the outfits.
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Dothan
Howell Hampton
Hampton
Power Commission Set Hearing On Natural Gas Lines
The Power Commission plans a May 6 hearing on Southern Natural Gas of Birmingham Alabama and Mine Cult Gas Co of Shreveport Louisiana proposals to build new pipelines. The route would run 715 miles from Wakefield Mississippi to Atlanta Georgia with extensions to West Point Lanett Fairfax Jacksonville and other cities. Estimated cost runs into millions and involves a 65 percent share in the project.
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Talkington
Mheiger Commission
Southern Natural Gas
Bimingham
Ala
Mine Cult Gas Co
Shreveport
Jack
Eastmass
Commissad
Nnither Company
Commissia Southern Natural
Wake Eld
Mississippi
Atlare LaGrange
West Point
Lanett
Fairfax and See
Jacksonville
Il c
Georgetown
Gonville
Fis
Ares
Chance Of Peace Dimmer In China
Li Teang Jen faces a bleak path as acting president of a ghost government amid Communist gains. Surrender of Nanking Shanghai Hankow and lower Yangtze seems possible, while ECA aid may be cut off. Canton status unclear as Li clings on perhaps seeking peace with the Communists. Beijing Peiping Tientsin ECA offices closed. eight to ten Americans to be evacuated. Communist seizure of food stocks blamed for closures as ECA aid fate awaits Washington.
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Harold HK
MILKS
Nanking
Li Teang-jen
Shanghai
Hankow
Yangtze River
Peiping
Tientain
Hatch
Fukien
Hunan
Kwanger
San Francisco
Peipiog
ECA
Shanghei
Hanko
Yanetze Valley
Taipe
Forere
Chiang Kaieshek
China
Washington
Committee OKs Fund for TVA Steam Plant
A House appropriations subcommittee began work on a 5.45 million dollar TVA steam plant at Johnsonville Tennessee. Rep. Cannon says the administration seeks the funds for the current fiscal year with full committee action expected after today’s session. Last year Congress refused a 4 million appropriation for the project.
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Washington
House Appropriations
Johnsonville
Cannon
D-Mo
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Blatt Soto
Solomeonville
Toe
TVA
Times Change in School Buses and Auto Sales
Fragmentary item notes changing times in transportation including school buses and autos. Mentions Alabama context, a mobile order for two units, and a manager comment about a sales situation. Unclear details due to damaged text.
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Mobile
AFT
Stena
Onemobile Automobile
Alabama Pere
Wlidls Tsistbeck
Acheson Calls Stalin Peace Talk a Phony Gesture
Secretary of State Dean Acheson attacked Stalin's peace talk as a phony maneuver and urged the Kremlin to submit a serious proposal for discussion by all major powers. He framed U S conditions for negotiating through proper channels and emphasized that any talks require the participation of other nations and channels like the United Nations and Berlin representatives. He said the United States would welcome a genuine move toward peace through existing international avenues.
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Lyle C
United States
Truman
Stalin
Mhaneuver
Acheson
Statin
Soviet Union
United Nations
Berlin
Washington
Russia
United Nelsons
Fur Settlements of Internationall
County Peanut Acreage Allotment Declines in 1949
Houston County announces a peanut allotment of 50,054 acres for this year, a 22.42 percent cut from the three year average and a nationwide trend. PMA officer Jesse Culbreth says individual county allotments will be mailed to growers by Monday, with details on how many acres each can devote to marketable peanuts.
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Houston County
PMA
Jesse Culbreth
Howman
Teel Col
Culbreth
Solons Debate Public Release Of Atomic Report
Washington AP report on closed Senate House atomic energy hearings as lawmakers clash over public access to the commission's top secret fifth semi annual report. Chairman Lilienthal defends the document while McMahon seeks full disclosure and others push for censorship by U.S. intelligence officials.
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Washington
Lawmoakere
Atomic Eergy Commission
Commission
David E. Lilienthal
Senate House Committee On Atomic Energy
Joint Committee
McMahon
America
Lillenthal
McWahers
Mnstead
U. S
Tydings-Moll
Ture
Temperatures Below Normal Across Nation With Mild South
The Associated Press reports that temperatures remain below normal across most of the country with moderation in the Gulf and Great Plains. Readings dipped to minus 20s in parts of the cold belt, reached 23 at Grand Forks North Dakota, and northern New England saw subfreezing values while Southern Florida stayed mild with highs near 70. A few wet spots and light snow or drizzle appeared in eastern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas, and Oklahoma.
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Associated Press
Gulf
Reat Plains
Dakotas
New Cn
Alstex
Sothern
Florida
Miami
Texan
Oxlsbome
Kansan
Minnesota
Joke Works Two Ways as House Adjourns
Atlanta report notes the House adjourned after a brief session with jokes and remarks echoing political theater. The piece highlights the quick pace and light tone that defined the day's business.
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Forool
House
Navy to lay up 72 ships cut 30,000 sailors under 1950 budget
The Navy announced large reductions to meet President Truman’s 1950 budget. Top-line ships to be retired include Essex-class carriers and light cruisers, with a plan to cut air strength and shore activities. About 40,000 personnel and 22 ships face removal, while several aircraft stations and bases are slated for shutdown or maintenance status.
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Washington
Navy
Ods
Truman
of the Navy
Sullivan
Senate
House
Sullivan Sai
Marine Corps
Princeton
Antictam
Tarawa
Providence
Little Mace
Huntington
Portsmouth
Dayton
Astoria
Topeka
Duluth
Atlanta
Fresno
Oakland
Thirton
Philippine Islands
Naval Air Facility
Honolulu
Nava! Air Station
el Centro
Calif
Naval Air Station
Santa Ara
Naval Air Facilits
Weymouth
Masa
Barbers Paint
Oahu
Yearl Harbor
Glynco
Congress May Write Ban Against Mass Eviction Of Tenants
Congress considers a bill to ban mass evictions by landlords amid hearings led by Chairman Spence. The measure would empower the federal housing expediter to prevent evictions and extend protections to more housing types, with action expected in upcoming committee meetings.
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Congress
Washington
Fortress
Spence 'D-ay
Eng Ceromitie
Spence
Acme
Oklahoma
seel_azaynst
Ren
Conyst
Etor
Catholic Priest Dies Amid Hospital Fire Tragedy
A hospital fire in Clemens Michigan claimed the life of a Catholic priest and left about fifty people in peril. The chaotic blaze involved a Grey staff mess and a Sanitariam unit. One notable figure, Barry, about 68, from Cleveland, was reported among those affected.
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Clemens
Micha
Pere Tetas
Ys Sanitariam
Thera
Barry
Cleveland
Witness May Testify Despite Refusal To Take Oath On Bible
Federal judge allows German actor to testify after refusing oath on the Bible. Prosecutors call Georg Lfeerick Schell, who acted in a Nazi propaganda broadcast, to explain his role and beliefs. Gillars, identified as the central figure in the wartime film depicting the invasion, seeks more latitude to answer about her beliefs as the trial proceeds.
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Washington
Federal
Hdward M. Cueron
Georg Lfeerick Schell
Sebnell
Wisin
Devasion
Mildred F. Gillars
Miss Gillars
Tnt
U S
Britain
Schnell
Ater
Bittle Bay
Lasetin
Sehneil
Folsom Declines To Extradite Man To New York City
Montgomery AP report details a Saxon smuggling case with Lloyd Taves of Cedar Town Georgia and Morey testified about extradition. The suspect faced charges for a 1933 restaurant burglary in New York, served seven years, and parole allowed return to Georgia. Gardiner Rivers declined extradition.
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Folsom
New York City
Borglarty
Grarri
Groren
Civil Rights Bill Delayed by Senate Debate and Factional Rifts
Reporters describe heightened Senate battles over the civil rights bill as party leaders press for swift action while Republicans push for immediate changes. The vitality of the measure hinges on procedural maneuvers and the struggle between southern and reformist factions, with aides predicting further delays.
Atmore Soldier Found Shot Near Home in Tragic Incident
An Eglin Field soldier, identified as 72 year old, was found shot to death near his Atmore residence. Investigators say the man was last seen at his home before the fatal shooting occurred. The case is under investigation by local authorities with ties to Eglin Field and nearby communities.
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Florida
J. B. Lattimore
Duke University
Lumberton
N. C
Fort Myers
Joan Brokus
Macomb, IM
Richard L. Strickler
Marie
Macomb Hospital
Eglin
Atmore
Atomic Powered Plane Necessity For Next War
An engineer argues that atomic powered aircraft are essential for future conflict. The piece notes technical hurdles, feasibility of engines and fuel, and whether chemically fueled tests in the past year illuminate possible breakthroughs or remaining obstacles.
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