Livestock arrivals at eight plants report steady hog prices
Livestock arrivals totaled 400 cattle 250 calves and 1800 hogs across eight packing plants in Georgia Alabama and Florida including Albany Columbus Thomasville and Tallahassee with hog prices unchanged Wednesday morning. Composite quotes for hogs ranged from 8.50 to 17.50 dollars depending on weight and grade.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moutrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market cattle hogs calves and hogs prices report
Montgomery market notes feeders cattle and hogs with receipts around 300 cattle 125 hogs and 100 calves. Prices span 9 to 27 dollars for various classes led by fed steers 26.25 and calves 25-27 while hogs range 14 to 20 at typical weights. Slaughter cattle cows and bulls also listed across multiple weight bands.
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Montgomery
Fed- State
Union ‘Stock Yards
Price cuts in groceries and stocks shake markets
An Associated Press survey notes cheaper meat flour butter lard and sugar across 25 cities with declines of 5 to 12 cents per pound for various items. Meanwhile the Chicago wholesale meat market shows sharp falls as commodity prices slide across corn cotton and grains. Analysts say cheaper food prices may persist though suits prices rise for fall wool fabrics.
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Associated Press
Natio Bacon
American Woolen Company
Chicags
New York Stock Exchange
Houston FHA Plans Annual Meeting In Ashford Saturday
Houston County FHA plans its annual meeting at Ashford High School starting 9 30 am Saturday Farmers and wives will hear an analysis of 1947 borrowers business and loan repayments J P Wilson Wiregrass head will discuss station experiments stressing corn hog program Farm stead planning demonstration to be given by Fran Markette other committee members H Clarence Meadows Ben S Sellers and J B Faulk Jr participate refreshments served during recess
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Houston County
FHA
Ashford High School
James L. Burkeson
J. P. Wilson
Headland
C. M. Ling
Migs
Postwar gloom then stock market crash recited in 1929 chronicle
The passage recalls John W. Snyder’s dire 1945 reconversion forecast and 1946 employment surge, then shifts to October 1929 as the market plunged. It cites Yale economist Irving Fisher predicting a quick rebound, broker concerns, and The New York Times recounting unprecedented selling and a black Thursday in 1929.
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John W. Snyder
New York Times
Irvingt Fisher
Yale
Department of Economics
Washington
Charles N. Mitchell
National City Bank
Europe
Roger Babson
Cone
The
Times
Fisher
Shopper bargains shift as stores cut and hold prices
Retailers react to price breaks with mixed tactics. Grocers in several cities admit confusion yet still drop prices to attract housewives. Sellers often bought at higher wholesale costs, using loss leaders to draw customers or clear shelves in anticipation of further price declines.
Central committee censures seven Russian composers
Moscow AP report says the central committee of the Communist Party condemned seven Russian composers including Dimitri Shostakovich and Serge Prokofieff for producing music said to follow a formal trend opposed to the people. The Pravda front-page resolution criticizes Western influence and praises socialist realism while accusing pupils at Moscow Conservatory of blindly imitating these composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
The
Communist Party
Dimitri Shostakovich
Serge Prokofieff
Pravda
Amnusic
Europe
America
Aram Khachaturian
Vissarion Shebalin
Gabriel Popov
Trakly (Vang) Muradell
Nicolai Misaskovsky
Moscow Conservatory
Miss Maythe Couilliette Rites In Marianna
Funeral services were held February 8 at Malone Methodist Church for Miss Maythe Couilliette twenty two who died in Gainesville Florida on February 7 Interment followed at Collins Chapel Cemetery with Rev Luther Gilmer officiating Arrangements were by Neal Funeral Home of Marianna Native of Malone she is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs W S Couilliette four brothers Solomon Perry Florida Russell Carl and Thomas of Malone and a sister Mrs Frances Roberson of Malone
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Marianna
Malone Methodist Church
Maythe Couilliette
Gainesville
Florida
Collins Chapel
Luther Gilmer
Néal Funeral Home
Malone
W. S. Couilliette
Solomon
Perry
Russell
Carl
Thomas
Frances Roberson
Thomas Murdock Dies In Marianna
Funeral rites conducted at Collins Chapel for 63 year old Thomas Clark Murdock who died in a local hospital. Burial followed at the church cemetery with Rev. Wilson Spahn and Rev. Luther Gilmer officiating. Neal Funeral Home handled arrangements. Surviving siblings include Willie John both of Malone and Martin of Winter Haven plus Mrs. Mattie Dekle of Malone. native of Terrell County Georgia he had lived in Malone for 53 years.
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Marianna
Collins Chapel
Thomas Clark Murdock
Church Cemetery
Wilson Spahn
Luther Gilmer
Neal Funeral Home
Willie
John
Malone
Martin
Winter Haven
Mattie Dekle
Terrell County
Georgia
Murdock
Three Negro Convicts Captured in Alabama Swamp
CAMP HILL Alabama AP three escaped Negro convicts were captured in a swamp near the town as police continued pursuit of two others. Arthur Lang 27 of Washington County was wounded in both legs after exchanging fire with searchers. Lang serving 25 years for second degree murder along with four others fled from an Auburn road camp last Sunday. Also captured were Houston Curry 18 serving two years for burglary in Talladega County and Joe Henry Pearson 31 serving 10 years for second degree murder in Talladega. Dogs aided the search while Wade Carroll 24 and Willie Perry 16 remained at large facing burglary land larceny and first degree manslaughter charges respectively.
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Camp Hill
Ala
Arthur Lang
Washington County
State Patrol
L. L. Dillard
Lang
Auburn Road
Houston Curry
Talladega County
Joe Henry Pearson
Talladega
Curry
Dillard
Wade Carroll
Jefferson
Willie Perry
Perry
Lawmakers seek broader powers for aid administrator
Number 14 much improved. But he prom ised fight over defining the exact powers of the administrator. Wherry chairs a 20 member Senate Republican group seeking big Marshall Plan changes. Rep Herter says all aid programs should be under one administrator. Senate bill covers European aid only. Greece and Turkey receive additional military help under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wherry
Senate
Rep. Herter
R-Mass
House
Herter
Clara
Greece
Turkey
Market Crash Sparks Historic Decline Rumor
The financial district faced what was described as the most disastrous stock plunge in history. Interviews with sources indicated expectations of stability despite the turmoil, but observers warned of ongoing volatility and concerned analysts urged caution.
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Sore Barnere
Moose Lodge To Be Instituted In City Tomorrow Evening
The Dothan lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose will be instituted tomorrow night at 7 30 at the courthouse with enrollment over 290 candidates. Ralph S Campbell regional director will lead, with Panama City degrees staff and drill team assisting. Notables include State Sen W Guy Hardwick and U S Congressman George W Andrews. Officers to be installed: Rufus A Davis Jr governor C C Bush Jr junior governor G L Oppert prelate H F McWhirter secretary George H Barber Jr treasurer Otis E Byrd sergeant at arms Charlie W Boyett inner guard J W Armstrong outer guard Floyd H Reynolds trustees Luther B Moore Joe Paul Joseph Kenneth Odom. A chicken supper for members and guests moved from Porter's Fairyland to the Royal Cafe at 739 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose
Ralphs. Campbell
Panama City
Dothan Lodge
W. Guy Hardwick
U. S
George W. Andrews
Walter H. Byrd
Frank Ray
Rufus A. Davis, Jr
C. C. Bush, Jr
G. L. Oppert
H. F. McWhirter
George H. Barber, Jr
Otis E. Byrd
Charlie W. Boyett
J. W. Armstrong
Floyd H. Reynolds
Luther B. Moore
Joe Paul Joseph
Kenneth Odom
Porter
Royal Cafe
Kirkland Held On Prohibition Charge Near Cottonwood
Gaston Kirkland, 63, of near Cottonwood, is in county jail on prohibition violation charges. Sheriff Walt Cameron said he and Cottonwood Chief Red Granger arrested Kirkland at his home yesterday, recovering about a gallon of untaxed whiskey.
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Gaston Kirkland
Cottonwood
Walt Cameron
Eldridge Cameron
Red Granger
Kirkland
Grain market leaks spark crossfire in Capitol row
Chairman Andreson says Anderson hints at leaks to smear inquiry about grain buying plant. Anderson denies advance tips and accuses Andreson of politics. He also rejects Taft's claim that Agriculture Department sought to halt declines by exporting grain, noting five months of buys totaling about 450 million bushels and needing 77 million more next seven months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andreson
R-Minn
House Investigating Committee
Anderson
Taft
Ohio
Agriculture Department
Europe
Senate
Juke Box Plan Praised by Alabama Music Operators
Executive RK E L Choate of Montgomery praised the juke boxes plan as workable and in line with the system we have always worked for. He deplored criticism of the music machine industry and said there are more than 100 operators in Alabama, with 50 percent veterans of the last two world wars. Choate called for legitimate business with no room for racketeering and noted broad industry support. ABC member Gould Beech clashed with State Rep. Hubert Busby during hearings, Busby pressing for questions while Beech spoke with another board member, and Beech asserting we are discussing ABC business. Busby responded that he is as interested as Beech and called the situation a damn joke before leaving in anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Machine Operators Association
E. L. Choate
Montgomery
Alabama
Choate
Beech
Hiram F. Mitchell Dies At Slocomb
Hiram Foster Mitchell of Hartford route three died unexpectedly while at work at a cold storage plant in Slocomb. He was sixty one. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill church near Slocomb with Rev. C C Balcom officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Holman of Hartford in charge. He is survived by his widow two sons D E Mitchell of Hartford route three and S E Mitchell of Dothan two daughters Mrs Clayton Campbell of Hartford route three and Mrs Evanda Woodham of Dothan two brothers John Mitchell of Panama City and Abbe Mitchell of Slocomb and five sisters Mrs Netta Smith of Slocomb route two Mrs Adar Spivey and Mrs Barna Spivey of Slocomb Mrs Mittle Collins of Cottonwood and Mrs Ida Singleton of Graceville Fla.
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Hiram Foster Mitchell
Hartford
Slocomb
Mitchell
Pleasant Hill Church
C. C.balcom
Holman
D. E. Mitchell
S. E. Mitchell
Dothan
Clayton Campbell
Evanda Woodham
John Mitchell
Panama City
Abbe Mitchell
Netta Smith
Adar Spivey
Barna Spivey
Mittle Collins
Cottonwood
Ida Singleton
Graceville
Fla
Uncashed bonds aid Treasury savings this year
Foreign holders keep some bonds uncashed for redemption years ahead or prefer dollars to local currency, allowing the Treasury to save about 7 million dollars yearly on interest. About 500 thousand dollars in bonds arrived this month while large overdue amounts remain from World War I Liberty Bonds and 1935 38 savings issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Gandhi Train Shrine Moves Across India Carrying Ashes
A train carrying Gandhi's ashes travels toward the Ganges with 400 passengers aboard a shrine in the middle car. Hindus show reverence, chant hymns, and read Gandhi's hymn as the train makes 10 stops over 26 hours. The procession embodies simple living and national unity seen by both Hindus and Muslims.
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Gandhi
Ganges
Jumna
New Delhi
India
Clothing for Friendship project by Girl Scout Council
The De Mansi Girl Scout Council sponsors a year long clothing for friendship project. Each troop assembles outfits for children abroad in kits covering ages infant to 14 years. Goal is 500 000 kits from the million Girl Scouts nationwide. A March 12 fashion show marks the birth day celebration with garment types for the kits. Admission is a donation of garments. Local troops invited to contribute and contact the Girl Scout office. A leadership training workshop is set for Feb 26 at Mrs Clyd Smith home. Miss Ruby Sherer named council campaign chair. Mrs H C Hutchings becomes program chair to organize city wide events this year.
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Clothing For Friendship Projet
de- Mansi
Girl Scout Council
United States
Girl Scout Office
R. Clyde Smith
Ruby Sherer
H. C. Hutchings
Body Of Negro Man Found Near Marianna
Sheriff Barkley Gause announced the recovery of Cleveland Bryant a 25 year old Black man who drowned in the Chipola River four miles south of Marianna on January 30. The body was found eight miles downstream Tuesday morning by local residents and was left at the scene until authorities arrived. A search had been ongoing since the drowning of the Black man who, with two white Marianna men, had been fishing when their boat struck a submerged log. All three men were heavily clothed at the time. The white men reached the bank with difficulty and have since helped in the search.
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Marianna
Barkley Gause
Cleveland
Bryant
Chipola River
Taft Seeks GOP Delegates Amid Labor Influx
In Gary Indiana Senator Taft told service clubs that the Taft Hartley act is driving communists from American unions into Canadian ones. He blamed unions for infiltration and claimed several mining unions in Canada are being swamped as communists leave the United States. He did not name the union official.
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Gary
Ind
Taft
Rohio
Ohioan
GOP
Illinois
Gary Service Clubs
Washington
United States
Fire at Maxwell Truck Line warehouse sparks minor damage
Firefighters respond to a short circuit in an extension cord at the Maxwell Truck Line warehouse on E Main street. No structural damage reported beyond wiring damage, per Fire Chief Floyd Warris.
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Maxwell Truck Line
E. Main Street
Floyd Warris
Clothes Salesman Posed as Vendor Held in Florida
Bob Cunningham, about 50, convicted in Pensacola on petty larceny and obtaining money by false pretenses after posing as a work clothing salesman. He received a two year sentence in the Florida State Penitentiary. Warrants for obtaining money under false pretenses mailed to Florida authorities for custody after release.
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Pensacola
Fis
Bob Cunningham
Florida State Penitentiary
Eddie
D. Keney Cunningham
Walt Cameron
Florida
Cunningham
Eddie Fowler 25 Dies in Marianna Funeral Planned
Eddie Fowler aged 25, a Gilchrist County native, died in the Northwest Florida hospital after a five month illness. Neals Funeral Home sent his remains to Trenton for burial. Survived by widow Geraldine Fowler and daughter Louise of Lake City, his mother Minnie Fowler of Trenton, two brothers and five sisters.
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Marianna
Eddie Fowler
Gilchrist County
Florida
Estebulosis
Trenton
Neal Funeral Home
Geraldine Fowler
Louise
Lake City
Minnie Fowler
1948 Campaign Fray Narrowly Draws In Republicans
In Johnson City Tennessee GOP chairman Carroll Reece labeled Truman wage price controls a bid to seize industry. Reece warned Democrats cannot combat communism and blamed the party for national weakness. AFL and CIO maneuvering surfaced with Keenan to push anti Taft Harley education and Pressman joining Wallace camp. Wallace blasted U S policy in a New York radio address. Harold Stassen urged Minnesota voters to treat Taft politely in St Paul as he avoids Ohio primary clashes.
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Truman
Taft
Johnson City
Tenn
GOP
Carroll Reece
Reece
AFL
Joseph D. Keenan
Chicago Federation of Labor
League
Couness
CIO
Philip Murray
Cleveland
Lee Pressman
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Administration
New York
Harold E. Stassen
St. Paul
Stassen
Ohio
Cotton futures fall as liquidation halts rally in New Orleans
In New Orleans, cotton futures slid about 18 a bale amid heavy liquidation before short covering and trade buying paused the decline. Prices at 11:30 a.m. ranged about 12.35 to 14.30, with May near 3155 and Dec around 2885. A separate New York rally followed limited offerings after an early selloff, with late afternoon levels 1.25 to 1.40 higher than the prior close and May near 31.75. The musk ox note adds context about northern domestication and wool value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New York
Boy Scouts Observe 3rd Birthday of Scouting at Dothan Club
At the Dothan Kiwanis Club meeting Scout officials led a program marking the United States scouting movement’s 3rd birthday. Eagle Scout James Lane and Lite Scout David Peterman spoke as other leaders discussed Scouting history and meaning. Plans for future Red Cross fund drives and a three month church program were announced. Governor Sparks’ upcoming talk on Democracy in a New World was noted, with reservations advised through Kiwanis secretary L. J. Thomas.
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Boy Scouts
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Ing
United States
Kiwanian
J. W. Cooke
Cil
Speg
James ‘Lane
Tree
Wallace Ha
David Peterman
Henry A. P
Charles Chapman
Houston County
S Cross
Red Cross Fund
Ch Cey Sparks
L. J. Thomas
Kiwanis
Funeral Rites Held For Lewis Peacock
Hartford funeral rites for Lewis Peacock were held at Dundee Baptist Church Friday with Keve J. R. Peacock officiating. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Mabel White of Hartford, a daughter, two sisters Mrs. Fulford and Mrs. L. Lloyd of Hartford, and four brothers Will John and Allie Peacock of Ozark and G. C. Peacock of Hartford.
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Hartford
Lewis Peeacock
Dundee Baptist Church
Keve J. R. Peacock
Tery
Holman
Mabel White Hartford
Fulford
Newton
Whitfield King Receives Honor at Vanderbilt University
Dothan student Whitfield King, son of Mr and Mrs J Whit King, has been selected for membership in the Ace C honorary freshman organization at Vanderbilt University. He represents the Kappa St. fraternity and was chosen a standing freshman of that group. He is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt.
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Whitfield King
J. Whit King
W. Son Sr
Dothan
Vanderbilt University
Kappa St
College of Arts and Scienc
Vanderbilt
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G. S. Knight
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Hiram F. Mitchell
Garmatz
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Canada
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Vale
North America
Meetiy of Dothan Kiwanis
Lewis Peacock
Harry Hall
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Courthouse Annex
Houston Co
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