Signals Fly a Labor Law Bout
AP reports stormy weather surrounds the act ration labor bill with 30 witnesses left to hear as Feb 1 deadline nears. Senators Pepper and Taft discuss time limits and possible extension while Republicans press for thorough questioning before the Taft Hartley act is addressed. Davis testified late Tuesday evening as the debate intensifies.
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Max Hall Kashington
Acttration
Labor Committee
Willians
Davis
Cotter Ustenlag
War Labor Board
Pepper
D-Fla
Taft
Ohio
Elbert Thomas DiWtah
Auiies
Taft-Hartley
Pearly Tiesef
Canadian Cold Wave Shrinks US Midwest and West
The Associated Press reports a Canada originated cold wave and Atlantic storm sweeping the West and Midwest. Temperatures plunge with Montana and Wisconsin near record lows, while snow and freezing rain disrupt travel from Washington to California. Train and rail travelers face delays as the storm worsens.
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Associated Press
Wave
Canada
Ameka
Cnott
Wisconsin
Towa
Washington
Sanmeucy
Mother Burns After Fall to Open Fireplace
A six year old Negro child died at home after falling and the mother, Mae Richardson, attempted to open a fireplace to rescue her, leaving a younger daughter in her arms. The mother and baby were burned. the sheriff said the mother was dead on arrival and the other child was treated at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weuka
Wiregrass Exports 16 Cars Of Peanut Meal In January
Wiregrass shipments kept Alabama State Docks near December levels as 1144 freight cars moved last month. Neary Sweet noted 16 carloads of peanut meal originated in Dothan 10 Meadioed four Enterprise two Geneva one car for cotton and Samson also listed. In all 37 Alabama cities contributed to the January exports.
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Alahama State
Neary Sweet
Sweet
Dothan
Stranded Passengers Endure All Night Western Party
The Pacific travelers stalled by blocked rails and roads endured a nightlong Western style gathering at the Connor Hotel. Local executives and the Navy train crew shared meals while contingents from Wyoming University and the National Safety Committee commented on weather delaying the voyage.
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Aramie. Wey
X'S
Connor Hotel
Dent
Besun
Sloan
Lakes
Great Naval Training Station
Navy
Ime
Paul Blaisdell
National Safety
Chicago
Western
City Plan for Playgrounds Prompts Special Election
Dothan voters may approve a 25 cent monthly levy on each electric customer to fund a $100,000 white and Negro recreation layout. The plan, urged by the Inter-Civic Club, would run until the project is paid for, with the levy lasting through completion and operation of the facilities, including dual swimming pools. The election will be held alongside the March 1 city primary for a new commissioner.
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Vicar Smith
Dothan
Inter-Civic Club
Cornet
Maston O'Neal
Jimmie Dees
Crawford Mostey
J. P. Culver
States' Rights movement plans Washington bureau
Washington bureau planned to advance States' Rights ideas by creating a national office in Washington. The executive committee led by former Arkansas Governor Ben Laney said the bureau would educate and politically promote the cause without lobbying, with four members named to launch the effort.
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Birmingham
States’ Rights Movement
Washington
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Laney
Farmingham
Gay. Fielding L. Wright
Mississippi
Wright
Hughts
South Carolina
J. Strom Thurmond
Deep South
National States’ Rights Committee
States’ Rights Bureau
Zmagazie
Wallace W. Weight
Jackson
Moss
Horace ‘Tun
Gats Straight Reply To Straight Query
Floyd Niswonney received a direct answer after asking a blunt question as authorities questioned illegal entry into the United States. The dialogue reflected tension over border handling and nationality.
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Floyd Niswonney
Quesinto
United State
Senate Fights Filibuster Route Over Truman Civil Rights
In Washington AP report, Southern Democrats block a bipartisan bid to curb debate with a two thirds rule. A move to speed up action on civil rights proposals fails 36 to 31 as Republicans join 49 Democrats. Hayden signals possible days for committee report, with next calendar action anticipated Monday.
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Jack Bel
Washington
Truman
Scones
Senate
Tammatiee
Casni7d
Hayden
D-Ang
Mrs. Martin 105 Dies Near Slocomb
Mrs. Ellis W. Martin age 105 from Whitaker Community near Slocomb died yesterday. Funeral at Whitaker Church with Rev Gren assisted, burial in Adams Cemetery. Survived by four daughters and numerous grandchildren. Bonifay Funeral Home directing.
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Chipley
Ellis W. Martin
Whitaker
Slocomb
Marti Ene
Whitaker Church
Gren
Jack de Bew
Me. Turrer
Accadam
Hear Black
Bonifay Fureral Home
Homer Stomb
Fountain
Pencvtton
Boufay
W. Swalliams
Graceville
A Fepson
Bart Marin
All In Readiness For All Member C Meeting Rescheduled
Chamber of Commerce committees meet soon as plans adjust for the big eyes heart of directors. The group, labeled All In Readiness For All Member C of C, has rescheduled its session to align with current preparations and ensure full attendance.
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Chamber of Commerce
Todas
Lazt-Mle de Dataile
Big Eyes
Heart of Directors
Messing Tamerron
Acheson Says Marshall Plan Shows Results Before Congress
Secretary of State Acheson testified before Senate and House committees that the Marshall Plan is stabilizing Western Europe and halting the advance of Communism. He cited $5.38 billion approved for a second aid payment and urged continued support to maintain peace and non Communist cohesion against sabotage at home and abroad.
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John L Steele Washington
Congress
Western
Europe
Teshuring
Senate
House
Achesan
United States
Acheson Stud
George C. Marshall
Acheson
Foragn Aid
Atempts
France
Italy
Ture
Two soldiers and civilian jailed in wheel theft case
Lane C Hodges of Dothan Route Four Kavstrs Field Miss Army specialist G W Warren of Slacom Route One Wilmer L Holloway of Dothan Route 10 and charged civilian WT Holmes of Dothan Route Four are jailed in Muse ton County on grand larceny for stealing a wheel and tire from a car. Police identified the suspects after Holmes and his wife returned from a theater and reported the missing wheel and tire. officers chased and captured the trio Range Shey county custody for prosecution.
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Museton County
Lane C. Hodges
Dothan
Kavstrs Field
Miss
G. W. Warren
Slacom
Fi Bragg
WT. Holmes
Eddie D. Kelles
Holmes
Vas
North Foster Street
Tsave
Hic Cor
Kenny Aga
Shey
Seven Die in Campbellsville Farmhouse Fire
A farm home fire near Campbellsville Kentucky killed seven people, six in the house and one at Rosary Hospital. Authorities say kerosene was involved as the father poured it into a coal stove, with the big wife and four children among the victims. The tragedy followed a nearby farm blaze a day earlier.
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Campbellsville
Here
Emily
Amung
Dier
Rosary
Durham
Louisville
Watter
Mindszenty Convicted of Treason Faces Prison Term
Cardinal Mindszenty was found guilty of treason by a five member court and sentenced to prison, with the judge citing extenuating circumstances. The primate’s verdict sparked protests abroad as authorities confiscated his property and stripped civil rights for a decade. The sentence was to be appealed to the Supreme People’s Tribunal, according to his attorney.
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EDWARD M_KORRY
Budapest
Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty
Kingdom Ciy
Fife
Hungary
Silnec
Sureme Peoples Tribunal
Tr Vilmos Olti
Thesr
Smurr
Bet
Primate
Guity
Tome
Cor Rers
Olu
Pla
Foreig N Fenton
Ital
Oln
Vatican
Mindszenty
Pruisie
Chapin
Chur
China Civil War Flares Up Again
In Yangtze area clashes flare as government ships attack Communist supply craft west of Nanking. Several vessels seized and a few prisoners taken. Reports say Chiang Kai shek may assume Kuomintang leadership from Ly Tsung-jen as peace hopes fade. Page 2.
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Bakuld M. Stilas Nanking
China
Deeran
Yangtze
Wulu
Nanking
Chiang Kaishek
Shanghai
Ta Knng Pao
Canton
Ly Tsung-jen
Reds
Mos
Toru
Red Cross Quota Set For County Campaign
Richmond Flowers will head the 1949 Red Cross drive in Houston County with a quota of 912 621, a reduction from last year. Campaign plans outline a county wide effort to begin soon, with J T Jackson and Az Fiax Jr among contributors and the Dothan Service League handling residential solicitation under the chairmanship of Mrs Ax Flowers Jr.
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Houston County
Eaay
Ins
Richmond Flowers
J. T. Jackson
Az Fiaxars, Jr
Fred Garcer
Richmond McClinnock
Bovssiohss
Lea
Smirs- Ax Fiewers, Jr
Man Dies Of Injury In Hotel Incident
A man died in a hospital after a hotel incident in Birmingham. Griffin, and two men involved, tied a bartender and robbed him, then threw him to the floor. He suffered a spinal injury and died.
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Birmexgham
Griffin
Robbin Zed
Alliance Parley Called For Today
A Washington report says ambassadors from allied nations will meet North Atlantic powers Canada, France and other states to discuss a proposed defense pact. The talks aim to set terms and address questions submitted by the Norwegian Foreign Minister while exerting diplomatic pressure on Norway to join the alliance.
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Washington
Dasa
Norway
Canada
Bian
France
Netherlands
Acheson
BM Lange
Norray
Aepevatag
Eve
State Leaders Prepare Thank-You Train Parade
Montgomery reports show state leaders planning a thank-you train event with receptions and patriotic displays. The parade schedule includes a Friday march with ceremonies at Capel and nearby sites, honoring war veterans and promoting civic unity.
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Montgomery
Ais Larra
Tere
Alabama
Boaybr Welt
Alerars
Tot Dies In Fire In Milan As Deaf Mother Unaware
Mil a n Teno Mrs Clara Bell Spicer mother of a 11 month old with deaf mute status could offer only strong grief today over the disaster in her home. Richard and Billy were knocked from a coal oil set. The flames spread and the two youngsters escaped. Miss Spicer, deaf and mute, did not realize the peril until it was too late. The fire burned the child’s bed and caused fatal injuries.
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Tot
Milan
Clara Bell
Spicer
Joe
Vigil By Cribside As Parents Seek To Keep Baby Alive
Parents begin a five month vigil at the cribside to sustain an infant’s life. The story centers on oxygen as the sole life support for a newborn facing medical uncertainty and families’ determined care under medical guidance.
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Cribside
Grarek
Berry
Eya
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