Petroleum Needs in Europe Cut by 25 Percent
The State Department told a House committee Europe’s petroleum consumption through 1951 may be reduced from about 900 million tons to 227 million. The revision aims to avoid undermining ERP while noting oil is a small part of the energy balance. A GOP bloc in the Senate plans amendments to curb ERP scope.
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Washington
United States
Westpol
Europe
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Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
GOP
Six Hurt in Spanish Trail Crash Near Marianna
Five men and a woman were hospitalized in Jackson with serious injuries after a single car overturned on the Old Spanish Trail about ten miles from Marianna. The injured were named Lloyd, James and Wilbur Swearingen, Curtis Bruner, Sheldon Gay, all of Cherokee, with the woman unidentified at noon. Unofficial reports described the men as badly hurt. The car was almost demolished and investigators said the driver apparently lost control. The incident occurred shortly before noon and was under investigation.
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Jackson Hospital
Ser Hospital
Lloyd
James
Wilbur Swearingen
Curtis Bruner
Sheldon Gay
Cherokee
Herty
Governor Folsom to Be Advised by Late Wife’s Father
Governor James E. Folsom said on radio he will seek guidance at the Governors Conference from J. A. Carn of Elba his late wife's father a former judge and legislator. He also named State School Superintendent A R and Alabama College President John T Caldwell as attendees in Tallahassee.
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Folsom
Montgomery
James E. Folsom
J. A. Carnof Elba
Wate ‘State
Commodity Price Plunge Shows Tentative Bottom In Markets
The price drop across grains and oils eased slightly after sharp declines. Wheat hit the 10 cent limit again, corn fell the daily 8 cent limit for a third day, and oats declined. Some stock gains appeared, cotton recovered modestly, while butter tacked higher and tallow and grease rose. Analysts view the week’s drop as a possible healthy adjustment, with a verdict due in days.
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NEW York
New York Exchange
Chicago
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Conn
Schools Urged to Report Tree Sales in Houston County
The Do than Chamber of Commerce agri cultural committee urges nine of Houston County's 14 schools to report pecan tree orders for a county tree-planting drive. Ashford Vicksburg Webb Cowarts and Cottonwood have submitted. others must send data to County Agent C. M. Ling. Prizes total 450 dollars for schools and students, with March 1 closing date for sales.
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Houston County
Pat Poyner
Dothan Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee
Chamber
Agricultural Committee
Ashford
Vicksburg
Webb
Cowarts
Cottonwood
Columbia
Rehobeth
Ardilla
Taylor
Kinsey
Dupree
Madrid
Gordon
Poyner
C. M. Ling
Ling
Farmer Qualifies For Delegate Race
Lester A. Farmer a Dothan attorney and Houston County solicitor today became the third candidate for the post of delegate to the national Democratic convention representing the Third District He filed papers with Probate Judge Albert Logue Others qualified are H R B Batchelor of Elba and Waldo E Ard of Ozark
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Lester A. Farmer
Dothan
Houston County
Farmer
Albert Logue
H. RB. Batchelor
Elba
Waldo E. Ard
Ozark
Six Children Die in Maplewood Fire
Six children aged 11 months to 10 years perished in a suburban Maplewood house fire last night. Their parents Mr. and Mrs Charles E. Boff were severely burned while attempting rescue.
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Maplewood
Charles E. Boff
Senator Stewart Faces Curious Constituent Pose
A reader named George sent a letter to Senator Stewart claiming U S Army horses were captured and asking for the fastest horse, even suggesting a mother horse to breed. Stewart told a reporter he would consider the note.
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Poser
George
Teanis
Mike
Richberg Urges Curbs on Communism and Registering Foreign Agents
Washington attorney and former NRA chief Donald R. Richberg told a House Un-American Activities subcommittee that communist inspired strikes threaten national stability. He urged Congress to require communist registrants with the State Department and warned that such actions could rise in recession. Richberg sided with Nixon on using current laws to curb communism and said outlawing the party may fail. Attorney General Tom C. Clark called for strengthening anti subversive statutes to empower action against communism.
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Washington
Donald R. Richberg
NRA
House Un-American Activities Subcommittee
Congress
State Department
Richberg
Richard M. Nixon
Rcal
Tom C. Clark
City Maps Zones for Downtown Truck Loading
Police Chief Eddie Kelley and Street Superintendent J Parramore map loading zones on Dothan streets. One zone per side of each downtown block will be marked with signs once sites are chosen, with work expected to finish early next week.
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Eddie Kelley
J. 10
Parramore
Dothan
Keiley
Kelley
License Inspector in Critical Condition After Accident
A. O Walker, a license inspector, was badly injured in a crash near E North Street last week. He remains in critical condition at a local hospital as of today. Walker is seventy and has long served as a traffic safety official in the area.
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A. O
Og Walker
Harvocerse
Walker
E North Street
County seeks 200 cotton growers to join crop insurance program
Houston County cotton growers must apply for Federal Crop Insurance by March 15 to qualify the county for 1948. PMA Officer Jesse Culbreth says only 56 counties nationwide offer the plan and urges cooperation to build a protective program. In 1947 about 735 insured. 400 sustained losses from rain and insects. Premiums fund insurance claims, not county collection. Farmers urged to visit the county office for details.
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Houston County
PMA
Jesse Culbreth
Culbreth
FCI
Jessex
Greek Navy Orders Unidentified Submarines Sunk
Athens AP reports Greece ordered warships to attack and sink all unidentified submarines in Greek waters after two strange subs were spotted near Peloponnesus Crete and off Preveza. The measure aims to protect public order and Epirus supply routes amid tensions.
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Urae
Peloponnesus
Crete
Prevezas
Tevers
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Epirus
Rent Control Bill Sparks Open Fight in Congress
Washington AP reports a bill to extend rent controls 14 months in relaxed form draws opposition and support in Congress. Democrats seek stronger provisions while Republicans defend relief for landlords. Senate debate looms as committee sets closed door meeting to decide action.
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R-Nh
Banking Committee
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R-Wash
Sparkman
D - Ala
Truman
Atomic Planes Could Launch From Flattop Carrier
Washington reports plans to modify a giant American aircraft carrier to support atomic bombs. Budget documents propose 230 million dollars toward advanced designs and new carriers. Details suggest a 100 000 to 500 000 ton class carrier and eight experimental craft for future weapons development.
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Vres
Dent Truman
Congress
Dixie Governors Gather For Talks At Florida Resort
Ten Southern state governors meet at Wakul la Springs Florida to discuss regional education and civil rights amid tension over President Truman's plan. Governing figures push to keep talks on Meharry College transfer and avoid a Southern revolt, with sessions starting tomorrow at 9 a.m. in a Florida resort near Tallahassee.
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Florida Resort
Truman
Congress
National Party
Tallahassee
Florida
Millard F. Caldwell
Mehurry College For
Nashville
Tenn
M. E. Thompson
Georgia
Caldwell
Ukrainian Accuses Britain of Blocking Palestine Partition
In Lake Success, Soviet Ukraine accuses Britain of obstructing the UN plan to divide Palestine into Jewish and Arab states. Ukrainian delegate Tarasenko says Britain’s stance hinders General Assembly resolution and the move toward provisional governments.
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Palestine Commission
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Martha Berry Nurse Celebrates 107th Birthday
Martha Berry Nurse marks her 107th birthday amid warm tributes. Community members note her long career and dedication to care, with neighbors calling her a pillar of the local health service.
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Martha Berry
Folsom says states should handle racial issues without federal interference
Alabama Governor James Folsom declares in a statewide radio address that states must resolve racial problems within their borders, opposing federal dictates on civil rights and criticizing both parties for using these issues as political footballs. He reiterates support for states rights and his Democratic presidential bid, noting a desire for open debate to strengthen the party.
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James FE. Folsom
United States
Alabssarya
Alabama
United States Supreme Court
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Truman
Rncea
Ois
Truman Accused of Gestapo Idea in Civil Rights Debate
In Washington, Senator Russell accuses President Truman of planning an FBI Gestapo to end Southern race segregation. He says Truman would set up a commission, hire lawyers, and train agents to fight desegregation, labeling the move as federal coercion. The dispute centers on ending Jim Crow laws on rails and buses.
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Russell
D-Ga
Truman
FBI
South
Haarell
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Civil Right Division
Stuxsell
Taft
Chile
Senate Republican Policy Committee
General Stuelpnagel Hangs Self In Paris
Gen Otto von Stuelpnagel wartime commander of German troops in occupied France died by suicide in Cherche-Midi prison. He faced charges of crimes against international law and the execution of French hostages, with trial due to begin this summer. His cousin Heinrich was executed in Germany in 1945 for the Munich bomb plot. Brig Gen Jean le Gorguillier said the case would be pursued after his death. Johannes Blaskowitz killed himself in Nuremberg while awaiting trial.
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France
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Counsin Heinrich
Germany
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Adolf Hitler
Stuelpnage
Johannes Blaskowitz
Nuernberg
John B Pinckard Passes In Samson
John Byn yan Pinckard, civic and business leader of Stinthon, died at his home yesterday after a short illness. Pinckard, 65, was a Shriner and a Baptist. Surviving: his wife Ira Hamill Pinckard, two sons Willian Hen ry Pinckard and another son, and five daughters with spouses, plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral planned for today at 3 PM at the residence. burial in Samson cemetery.
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Copley
Fla
Mary Lei
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Palm Beach
Willian Henry Pywickard
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Wrende
Bural
Winter Weather Grips Nation Amid Storm Lull and Rain
A battered weather map shows a broad storm system crossing the United States. Temperatures cooled in the East while the West saw rain end long droughts and California farmers welcomed steady precipitation.
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