Winter Storm Deluges Shrink Nation Hurting Wiregrass Frost Arrives
The winter front battered the nation with New England snow and floods while the Wiregrass sees a light frost. Evacuations rise as Mississippi floodwaters threaten large lowlands in Louisiana and Mississippi. Western regions report fair weather as the storm moves east.
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New England
Clark Rudder
Rudder
Cottondale
Fla
Associated Press
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ohio
Minsissippi
Vanhy River
Cairo
Tih
Engi
Heery
Masoachusetts
Boston
Alprna Belt
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Northarn
Grand Jury Warns on Give-Aways and Lottery Promotions
Houston County Grand Jury urged crackdown on organizations openly advertising and offering tree prizes via giveaways. The report urged enforcement of illegal devices, potential arrests, and improvements to courthouse and county buildings. Indictments included Henry Were and 27 others. a committee was appointed to inspect county facilities.
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Grand Jing
Crand Suey
Chrenit
Judie D.C. Malstead
Curt B. Bhecihouse
Abbeville Policeman Dies After Gunshot Wound
Abbeville officer ANETVILLE A. Fannie Lowman died in a hospital after a gunshot wound. Sheriff Corsitt indicated the wound may have been self inflicted, while others suggested accidental. Funeral set for 3:30 p m at Sardis Church. survivors include wife Meg Lowman four daughters and three sons.
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Anetville
A. F
Fannie
J. H. Shell
Lowman
Jett
Luwman
Meg
Mellie Lowman
Mike Catherine Lowman
Christine Lowman
Misa Shirley Lowmat
Sach Nell Lowman
Abbeville
Lew Wood
Grady Lowmat
E. H. Lion
Frank Lowimen
Hampton
Madame Chiang Raps Hospital Superiors
Madame Chiang Kai-shek sharply condemned hospital leaders during an inspection at a military hospital in Taipel Formosa. She criticized filthy beds and neglect of wounded soldiers, citing delayed pay and poor treatment, ending with a rebuke to hospital heads.
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Madame
Taipel
Kung Chi-wu
Madame Chiang
Funds Stolen From Cottonwood High School March of Dimes Jar
A school burglary at Cottonwood High School bilked about 23 dollars from a locked cabinet in the principal’s office. Sheriff J Watt Cameron said entry came via an unlocked window. three drawers were pried open. Most funds were donations for the March of Dimes not yet turned in. Deputy Eldridge Cameron investigated and cited a likely insider knowing the location of the stash.
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Cottonwood
Cottonwood High School
J. Watt Cameron
Eldrige Cameron
Sonee
Cayorron
Union Purge Targets Public Workers in CIO Action
The CIO moves to expel left wing unions including United Public Workers, Mine Mill and Smelter Workers, United Office and Professional Workers, and Food Tobacco and Agricultural Workers. About 40,000 members affected. Abram Flaxer led allied group Action 96, expected to be a formality. The board cited alleged adherence to Communist policy as basis for potential ouster.
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Washington
CIO
United Public Workers
United Office and Professional
Abram Flaxer
Flaxer
SEV
State Veterinarians Open 2 Day Session In Dothan
State veterinarians begin a two day Alabama Veterinary Medical Association convention in Dothan with 150 to 2000 doctors expected. Highlights include a banquet and dance at Houston Hotel and new officers being installed on Saturday. Auxiliary members also meet as sessions run at the notes. Featured speaker is Auburn conservationist C Medlock and national president Mrs Dennis Coughlin of Knoxville. Florida President Mrs Scatterdale also expected. The event offers practitioners a chance to swap notes and discuss conditions common to the field.
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Dothan
Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
Houston
Association
Medlock
Auburn
Br. W. W. Rande
Avuurn
Truman ready to press full program at Jefferson-Jackson dinner
President Truman prepared to launch a broad new push for his legislative agenda at a Jefferson-Jackson Day gala to be held at the National Guard Armory. The sold out event will draw about 5,200 attendees from across the country and territories, each paying 100 dollars, with dinners totaling around 570 thousand dollars for the 1950 campaign.
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D. Harold Oliver
Washington
Truman
National Guard
William Boyle
Niiely
GOP
Europe
Hamm resigns as revenue chief. Blair named successor at once
Phillip Hamm resigns as State Revenue Commissioner after qualifying as a gubernatorial candidate. Roy Blair, a former Madison County Tax Assessor, will be appointed revenue commissioner tomorrow. Blair, 33, recently served as Hamm’s confidential assistant and has ties to Gov. James B. Folsom, including recent regional cabinet meetings. Blair’s Huntsville Courthouse term ended September 30 last year.
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James B. Folsom
Himin
Revenue Department
U.S. Senate
Public Service Panel Hears Coast Line Rail Service Cuts
The Georgia Public Service Commission delayed ruling on Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co plan to reduce service between Savannah and Montgomery. An ATLANTA AP report notes nearly 137000 loss in six months of 1940 and discusses shifting to thrice weekly service with concerns from Georgia towns and officials.
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Atlanta
Georg Public Service Commission
Bor
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co
Savan
Nan. Gu
Montgomery
E. A. Anderson
Anderson
Alabama
Public Service
Commission
Hothanon
Maby
Savannah
Tron Montgomery
IUS Prepares Aid Pact Amid Asian Red War Fears
A three day Far East conference signaled US readiness to supply military equipment to Southeast Asian partners against communist expansion. No US troops will be deployed. Leaders fear a Soviet China alliance and worry Indochina and Korea could fall Red, risking Japan and Formosa.
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Hy Milton Marmor
Bangkok
United States
Ameridas
U.S
Asia
Washington
Indochina
Ho Chi - Minh
Vietnam
China
Russia
Southeast Asia
Red Ching
Korea
Japan
Orient
Thera
Formosa
Truman confronts reporters at tense press conference
President Truman angrily rebuked reporters after an exclusive New York Times interview with Arthur Kroin. He asserted full freedom to speak and act, warned against censorship, and addressed questions on Russia atomic controls and potential talks with California oilman George Luckey.
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Truman
Washington
Apo
Arthur Kroin
New York Times
Russia
Donis Freeson
Vinwson
California
George Luckey
Tara
Senator pushes bill to curb labor power in unions
Senator Robertson of Virginia urged fast passage of a bill to bring labor unions under anti trust laws if they unreasonably restrain trade in industries affecting national health and safety. He cited John L. Lewis as wielding monopolistic power over coal production and prices and warned such power harms the economy. He proposed restricting use of the Norris LaGuardia Act and extending criminal penalties for unreasonable restraint.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Robertson
D-Va
John L. Lewis
Sinlam
Senate
Lewis
United Mine
Bierkere Abe Jis
Lever
John N. Lewis
Lins
Unio
Ciomk
Norris- LaGuardia
Congress
Seven Men Survive Bomber Crash Off British Columbia
AP report from MC Chord Air Force Base Tacoma Washington details 17 crew members bailing out of a B 29 bomber after a crash near Princess Royal Island off the northern British Columbia coast. Seven survived, with one seriously wounded who was later rescued.
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MC Chord Air Force Base
Tacoma
Wash
Queen Cherlove
Britis Columbia
Here
Princess Royal Island
Vitale Tripod
Brookslyn
Harold L. Berry
Hillsboro
Rayemond P. Whitefield Jr
San Antonio
Tex
Big Tree
Thrasher
Danny V. McDonald
Arlington
James Ford
Holdenville
Okla
Paul Gerhart
Tadae
Germantown
Planes Considered For State Patrolmen
Alabama Highway Patrol may use airborne units for crime chases and disaster work. Director Hawkhead Bates says plans focus on emergencies like bank robberies and prison breaks. Planes would keep radio contact with patrol cars and guide ground units in pursuits.
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Montgomery
Alabama Highway Patrol
Punile Betety
Hawkhead Bates
Bates
Alabama Avistion Age
Sion
Hamm enters Alabama governor race amid wide field
Phillip J. Hamm joined the Alabama governor race as the Democratic primary questions the outcome. The entry expands a crowded field that already includes former Governor Chauncey Sparkaker, William M. and Gordon Persons figures, and several Birmingham and Oneonta candidates. Hamm was expected to enter per administration sources as Gov. Folsom cannot run again. The party nomination seen as pivotal in Alabama politics.
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Public Service Commission
F. X
qBunter
Slippery fugitive hits merchants with bad checks
A rural cattle buyer nicknamed a fast moving con artist traveled in a light truck with a red headed woman and several teenagers, circulating hundreds of circulars about livestock and autos bought with worthless checks. Authorities trace his pattern through Evergreen and Bainbridge and warn communities of the con man Moseley.
Stiffer Demands By Lewis In Coal Talks Hinted
Washington AP dispatch reports John L. Lewis readying higher demands in coal talks. Wage boost to 15.50 and seven hour day are risks, with older miners kept on, and court ordered bargaining resumes as a strike spreads. Government warnings of potential prolonged unemployment and energy shortages accompany state controls on coal use and electricity.
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Norman Walker
Washington
John L. Lewis
David L. Cole
Trueman
Lewis
Tebate
Nelsting
United Mine Work
Drytion
John C. Clark
New York State
Virginia
Joan
Battle
Florida Road Patrol Welcomes 28 New Members
At Eglin Air Force Base the Florida Highway Patrol graduated 28 new patrolmen after a six week training course. Circuit Judge D Stuart Gillis awarded certificates as Maj. Gen. W E Kepner and Capt A P Steers spoke along with state leaders. The new officers will report for duty Tuesday following a short rest.
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Eqline Air Force Base
Florida Highway Patrol
D. Stuart Gills
DeFuniak Springs
Gillis
W. E. Kepner
Eglin
A. P. Steers
Naval Air Basic Training
Pensacola
State Senate
Newman Brackin
H M. Kirkman
Churchill Denies Death Rumor Amid Campaign Storm
London AP reports Winston Churchill, 73, outraged by a death rumor circulating during the Labour Party campaign. He called the claim untrue and condemned a whispering campaign aimed at influencing polling day.
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London
Winston
Churchill
Churchill, 73, Hea Beyn
Bilatering Cai Ign Agalaht
Puling Labor ' Party
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Lilunthal
NEA Telephoto
Phillip Hamm
Coast Line
R.A. Griffin
Bulnwidge
Association For Netention of
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Ine
Georgia
Marvin Griffin
Bainbridge
William Cochran
Thomasville
Lee “Purdo
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Ali
Er Ierea
Florida Road Patrol
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