Southern Governors Face 40 Day Notice Clash at Conference
At the Southern Governors Conference in Tallahassee the Thurmond resolution won, urging a 40 day session to map action on Democratic party strategy. Wright and Folsom proposals failed for lack of support, with Folsom later saying he favored Thurmond’s plan but sought a formal record.
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Nat C. Faule
Tallahassee
Fle
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Thurmond
Mississippi
Fielding Wright
Alabama
James EB. Folsom
Wright
Folsom
Jackson
Srex
Tern
Fage
Hoovers
Civic Aeronautics Administration
Frid
Brow
Pavilock
Manin
Newcormer
Curaens
Rormuin Netricourt
Nicaragua
United States
Caracas
Augusta
Ge Moover
Browder
Rush Field
Mavicek
Makergo
Maron
Puerto Cabexes
Daytona Reeth
Fila
Boy's Foot Freed From Sewer Pipe By Dothan Firemen
A two year old, Tack McGowan, had his foot trapped in a broken sewer vent when a pipe segment wedged him. Firemen A L Posey, G W Hawking, and L D Granger dug the pipe free after about thirty minutes. The boy cried little and returned to his apple after shoes were removed.
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Dothan
Clarence
Jiremy
Jackie McGowan
Ian
Mackie
Jackie
Mes
McGowan
Moates Miecet
Grandfates
McGowen
Daddy
Tackie
A. L. Posey
G. W. Hawking
L. D. Granger
Georgia Doctor Killed In Gunfight
In Baxley Georgia Dr W H Boone was shot dead by Officer Henry ave Claxton after Boone fired a shot at Claxton. Claxton wounded in the right arm. The shooting happened at police headquarters during a dispute involving three prominent veterinarians. Claxton treated at hospital. Chief Branch awaiting action.
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Claxton
Branch
Truman 6th Quest Washington Dinner Honors
President Truman attended the sixth annual Radio Correspondents Association dinner at the Staller Hotel as guest of honor. Bob Hope served as master of ceremonies.
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Washington
Truman
Radio Correspondents Associaton
Staller Hotel
Bob Hope
Man Walks to Fire Station to Save Time
F W Green of 303 Headland avenue reported a flooded owl heater fire after first calls failed due to a wrong number and a possibly out of order chief’s line. Police misinterpreted his intent, thinking he was a firefighter, until the correct fire department line connected on the fourth try. The house dealer was slightly damaged and W T Green listed as owner.
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F. W. Green
Headland Avenue
Green
Oll Neuter
Greer
Fire Department
Arthur Pole
W. T. Green
Lsted
Jones Qualifies for Coroner Election in Houston County
Houston County deputy sheriff H. Jones announced he has qualified as a candidate for coroner in the county Democratic primary on May 4. He seeks to succeed incumbent Smith Hall, who will not seek reelection.
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Jones
Houston County
Smith Hall
Sanitary and storm sewers to be installed before paving
Dothan residents are assured that sanitary and storm sewer lines will be completed along all streets prior to paving under a citywide project. City Commissioner Jims Bren Rae noted concern from property owners that paving could precede sewer work and be ripped up later. The city passed an ordinance for paving 26 streets and received petitions for more. Engineering on a new sewer plant continues with a northwest pumping station planned to serve that area.
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Dothan
Jims Bren Rae
Brennen
Brennan
stwiEe
Cty
Dick Merrill pilots burning plane to safety
A burning plane carrying 69 aboard was guided to a safe landing as Dick Merrill and crew evacuated. The incident follows market reports of plunging grain prices easing costs for some staple foods, with pork and bread expected to be cheaper next week in several chains.
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Dick Merrill
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Chicago Board of Trade
A. W. Zelemekov
New York
International Stat Watical Bureau
Cleveland
Swearingen Dies From Crash Injuries Near Marlanna
Wilbur Swearingen 21 of Cherokee died in Jackson Hospital from head injuries after an auto accident near Marlanna. Six others injured remained in serious condition at the hospital, including Lloyd and James Swearingen, Curtis Bruner, Sheldon Gay, and Miss Billy Johnson. Funeral services were held at Sulm church, with burial at the church cemetery. Neal Funeral Home in charge.
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Marlanna
Wilbur Swearingen
Cherokee
Here
Jackson Hospital
Lloyd
James Swearingen
Curtis Bruner
Sheldon Gay
Billy Johnson
Jackson County
Jim Swearingen
Nancy Swearingen
Cypress
Chelle Swearingen
Basteam
James Jang Oscar
Alberta Jecter
Marlania
Roberts
Sulm Church
Bmarnanna
Neal
Funeral Home
Four City Officials To Attend Troy Meet
Four Dothan city officials will attend the Alabama League of Municipalities meeting in Troy on Wednesday. Commissioner Jim Brennan Cry Clerk J L Vaughn License Inspector Henry Arnold and Bookkeeper Roy Driggers will represent the city. The meeting starts at 10 am and adjourns around 1 pm with topics including recreation programs street improvements new election laws traffic regulations stray dog control revenue sources and more.
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Dothan
Alabama League of Muniicipalities
Troy
Jim Brennan
J. L. Vaughn
Henry Arnold
Roy Driggers
Eisenhower retires as chief, Bradley new Army head
General Dwight D. Eisenhower steps down as Army Chief of Staff after a storied career. General Omar Bradley takes the oath and assumes command at the Pentagon, with President Truman present.
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Dwight P. Elenhower
Army
Omar Bradley
National Press Club
Washington
Eisenhower
Washington Press Corps
Bradley
Ike
Flyethower
Columbia
William FP
McMenamin
Dought
Hitler
Omar N. Hradley
Ske
Brad
Trustan
Pentagon
Snow Storm Heads Across Nation With Cold Wave
Snow and icy conditions loom as a new cold wave sweeps from Canada toward the Midwest and East. Forecasters predict widespread snow and frigid temperatures rolling southeast to Virginia, with bitter highs and strong winds. Authorities warn travel disruptions and plummeting wind chills across the map tonight.
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Chicago
Canada
Midwest
Virgina
United States
Bernice
Gandhi Death Probe Reaches High Political Circles
A probe into Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination widened to reach high officials. The Indian government took control of the prince’s state, ordered detention of Tej Singh and the Alwar prime minister, and appointed K. S. Venkatachar as temporary administrator as the inquiry proceeds.
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Gandhi
G. Milton Kenew
Cssassina
Mohandra Gandhi
India
Alwar
New Delhi
Con
SSH
Board of Revenue to study plan for riding river dam
The Board of Revenue will take up tomorrow a plan to dam the River Riding at Columbia Dam Site. Artuluten promised to furnish $2500 in sapinint for the project. Officials Logue and Thorpre are named to attend with other members pledging support.
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Board of Revenue
Riding River
Artuluten
Columbia
Thorpre
Seagee
Grangerburg Hosts Folsom Visit Amid Sparse Details
A fragmented OCR item describes Grangerburg receiving a visit from Folsom, with garbled text obscuring dates, people, and places. The readable portions mention Grangerburg, Folsom, and an unclear event, but no concrete outcomes or specifics are verifiable.
Averts Ocean Crash by Expert Airmanship
A Eastern Air Lines Conatel lation with 69 aboard landed safely after an engine exploded over the sea. One steward died from debris, and a passenger suffered a broken ankle during evacuation. Captain Merrill and crew kept the plane aloft, guiding a safe landing 32 minutes from land as a disaster was averted.
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Ty ED ROGERS _ BUNNELT
Fla
Eastern Air Lines
Kder Dick Merrill
Merrill
Winthrop Rockefeller
Merritt
Regner
Johnson
Acarcely
Elba Woman Hurt In Head-On Crash Beagy Injured
Elba Mrs Mahon Beagy suffered injuries in a head on collision on a highway near Elba. The dump truck was driven by Mixon Young of Elba Jolie and struck Beagy’s car. Beagy was treated and removed to Troy hospital. Truck damage estimated at seventy dollars, car damage about three hundred.
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Enterprise
Mahon Beagy
Elba
Collisien
Rlba
P.M. Godfrey
Se. C. Mooneyham
Ota
Okld
Mixon Young
Elbit Jolie Four
Imachine
Myurten
Bray
Kibaa
Troy
Tita
Keilew
Jurk
Ala
Ana
Cunevon
Transient Airplanes Spend Night Here Due To Weather
Weather-driven delay brings several aircraft to shelter at the regional airfield overnight. Officials report no injuries and expect clear conditions to resume flights later today as weather systems move away from the region.
Columbia Seaman Survives Plane Crash Near Saluda NC
A plane crash near Saluda North Carolina left three or four dead and one survivor, a Columbia seaman. Deputy Shortt and emergency crews pulled survivors from wreckage as injured were taken to Patton Memorial Hospital in Wadesboro. The inbound plane, a C47, struck and burned amid a fog or mist, with reports contradicting the death toll.
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Saluda
N.C
Teant
Megs
Depronviste
Gie
Uier
Patton Menuet
Wosncat
Hendertonville
Ning Mokhern
Wali
Reidberg
Thorine Girotel
Grose, & Co
Midland City Woman Slightly Injured in Collision
Mrs. Alice M. Woodham of Midland City was slightly injured when a two car wreck occurred west of here last night. Her husband William J. Woodham drove one car while Otho Keel of Midland City Route Two faced charges of reckless driving. The injured woman received treatment and was discharged. Property damage was about $175.
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Alice M. Woodham
Midland City
Boy Scouts of Dothan and Wiregrass Join Special Rites Today
The Southeast Alabama council promotes Scout Week activities across eight counties Harbour Coffer Covington Dele Geneva Hears Sewien spike with churches hosting services court of honor father son dinners and scout leader recognitions while noting Scouting has influenced 14 million American youth and currently enrolls more than 2 million nationwide.
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Boy Scouts of Dothan, Wiregrass
Suz Natin
Scout Movement
Southeast Alabama
Harbour
Coffer
Covington
Dele
Geneva
Hears
Sewien
Spike
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H. Jones
Marshall
George C. Marshall
U.S
Kisdohower
Florida
Columbia University
Alver Rellitary
Anoy
Kenneth Royall
Royal
Omar Nelson Bradley
Edo
Grangerburg
Morris Schwall
Hig
John J. Moyer
New Orleans
Venemelan
Federal Bureau of Baveot> Gation
Yasterday
Miami
Sia
Honda
Tes
Panama
Edgar Keen
Bush Field
Cobderne
Olli D. Maron
A.W
Amarillo
Charles B. Patrick
Kenneth J. Newcomer
Henry J. Baker
Edward Browder, Jr
Ef Amarilio
Dick Menea
Nalion
Apahin
Enuartity
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