Dothan Chamber Approves City Limits Extension Plan
Victor Smith reports the Dothan Chamber of Commerce unanimously approves extending city limits and forms a committee to meet with the city. Archie D. Carmichael named committee chairman. plan includes map by city engineer and petition for extension. Some directors expect slight taxes but see benefits like lower insurance and schooling.
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Victor Smith
Dothan Channel of Commerce
Archie D. Carmichael
Tte Slingluff
Slingluff
Chamber of Commerce
American minister flops socially with Princess Elizabeth
CAPETOWN AP General Thomas Holcomb recalled a social mishap with Princess Elizabeth blaming Belgian Minister Moulaert for dominating conversation. He said Moulaert outtalked him at every turn while in Newcastle Delaware he watched the princess listen and chatter about many topics. Holcomb added he fell in love with the princess.
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Capetown
Thomas Holcomb
Elizabeth
Moulaert
Diplomatic Corps
Holcomb
Newcastle
Delaware
Houston Grand Jury Nears Adjournment This Afternoon
The Houston County grand jury in session since Monday, asked by Circuit Judge D. C. Halstead to probe 1946 pre election irregularities, was expected to adjourn this afternoon though no official word on timing was given. Previous juries produced 13 indictments, with ten later thrown out on technicalities, and later indictments were quashed for lack of sufficient evidence.
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Houston County Grand Jury
D. C. Halstead
Halstead
Boom Bust And Boom Four Bs For Miami
Hal Boyle notes a fourth B in Miami growth as tourism surges again with 600000 residents and a booming resort economy. Hotels show nosebleed vacancy signs while cabaret venues struggle with food shortages and inflation as visitors seek affordable sun and atmosphere.
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Hal Boyle
Miami
Fla
Legislators Examine Houston County Low-Cost Road Plan
The interim highway committee surveyed Houston County roads and shops then moved to Florida to inspect a similar low-cost paving strip. Led by Senator Robin Swift, the group will recommend highway construction ideas to the Legislature in May. Milton Lurie outlined a plan costing 500 to 1 290 per mile and requested state support.
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Houston County
Legislative Intern Committee On
Alabama
Houston County Road Department
Monroe Mitchell
Cherokee
R. R. Wright
Marion
C. B. Harvey
Oneonta
W. L
Doc) Martin
Greene
H . Nelson
Milton Lurie
G. O. Bush
Macon
Mims
Legislative Interim Committee On
Houston
Florida
Talahassee
Georgia Line
Robin Swift
U.S
Road Department
Lurie
Folsom Attends All Mobile Mardi Gras Festival
Gov. James E. Folsom spent Friday in Mobile for Mardi Gras. He watched every parade and attended most dances, kissing hundreds of women and enjoying the festivities. Carnival officials said no governor had stayed for the full rundown before. He compared carnival campaigning to political campaigning, but tougher.
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Mobile
James E. Folsom
Carnival Association
Montgomery
Folsom
Air France Constellation Reporting Distress Near Casablanca
An Air France Constellation with six passengers and a crew of unknown size radioed distress about 115 miles northwest of Casablanca over the Atlantic. Coast Guard stations picked up the SOS at 1 45 p m, one hour after contact. The Airways said only one engine failed and two ships in the area reported the craft had jettisoned cargo.
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New York
Air France
Aleft
Casablanca
North Africa
Atlantic Ocean
Dothan Bus Co To Issue Week Statement On Franchise
City to cancell the Dothan bus franchise March 5 unless the company submits a certified audit of operations. W G Hardwick said a statement would be made this week. Auditor treasurer Vaughn denied receiving any registered mail claiming overpayments, with no city comment at City Hall.
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Dothan Bus
W. G. Hardwick
Dothan Bus Co
Hardwick
J. L. Vaughn
City Commission
Tax Free Gasoline For Tractor Use Before Legislature
A controversial Alabama proposal to tax free gasoline for tractors is before lawmakers after a House defeat two years ago. President Walter Randolph of the Alabama Agricultural Extension outlined convention goals and budget plans including a $1.6 million farm research facility at Auburn and teacher salary increases, with various expansions in agriculture and extension programs.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Walter Randolph
Alabama Fort Bureau
Randolph
University of Alabama
Two Negroes Charged With Theft Of Flour
Police arrested Moses Carter and de Celophas Palernas after a theft of a case of flour from a Dothan grocery. They confessed stealing goods from a Montgomery warehouse and selling them to fill in station stores. released under cash bond.
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Moses Carter
de Celophas Palernas
Vey City
Enarpes
Dothan
Montgomery
Murray asks Congress to bring in Wil liam Green to resolve union jurisdiction
Today in Congress President Philip Murray urged Congress to invite William Green to meet with him and the Senate labor committee to craft an agreement preventing jurisdictional disputes among unions. He spoke as bills to outlaw jurisdictional strikes and other labor rules were under study, and signaled willingness to convene Green for talks.
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Murray
Congress
William Green
Truman
Washington
Philip Murray
AFI
Senate Labor Committee
Willis Green
Marie CR Croe
Senate
CIO
APL
Mots
Green
In Junction
CIO Chief Took This Stand After Issuing An Invitation For All Organized Labor
AFL
Georgia White Primary Debate Sparks Senate Action
Georgia moves toward a white primary as the Legislature passes and blocks measures. Governor-elect Talmadge signals a forthcoming signature to uphold promises and deter Black voters from primaries. Senate action defeats a governor under arrest warrant proposal and tracks election fraud prosecutions.
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Talmadge Hass
Eugene Talmadge
Genorgis
Senate
House
Earher
High Court
Theuimey
Armendment
Noo Il
Three Traffic Deaths Mar Mobile Mardi Gras Carnival
Mobile County reports 57 traffic fatalities this year during Mardi Gras events. Victims include EB Breland 56 hotel operator linked to Lucedale crash, Alphonse Baumer struck by taxi in Mobile, and Howard G Dunn Jr three months old who died in a collision near Plateau.
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Mobile
Aps
Tog Trattie
Dent Vietims
Mitsissgons Hiatel
Moule Coe
EB. Breland
Marwan Hotel
Lateediaie Mars
Alphonse Baumer
Motors
Howard G. Dunn, Jr
Breland
Highway 15
Lucedale
Lucedale Iront Leaf
Miss
Ars
Baumer
Dunnchild
Plateau
Soviets propose atom energy control plan and world police council
A Soviet delegation submitted 73 proposals on atomic energy control to the United Nations council, seeking an international approach and a general debate by the assembly. The plan, if adopted, would curb atomic weapons and veto powers, aligning with discussions on international regulation. The council also heard British charges amid naval incidents in the Corfig channel as five destroyers were damaged and sailors killed.
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John EL Parkes
Caesrusia
Uitanie Cael NY
Albana Tas
Apis Fumaniiv
Corfig
Brosh
Andrei A. Grovnyhke
Council
Yesterdiay
Caunert Lott. Po
United States
Caunert
Heroes Of Two Jima Are Honored Today
The ceremony honors sailors and soldiers who defended Iwo Jima. A gun salute marks the event as veterans recall the battle, with wreaths laid at the field and brief remarks from local officials.
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Two Jima
IWO Sisa
Ora Ua
Pratepie
Qrett
Arey Alfree Ieee Teat
Cf Lenin Vis
Cei
Perth
Gas and Income Levy Shape Alabama Revenue Outlook
Alabama Revenue Commissioner Phillip Harn outlined 1945 tax proposals to raise about 31 million dollars annually. Key changes include a new tax on gasoline and diesel, expanded income tax reforms, and higher rates for individuals and corporations. The measures aim to boost collections via stricter administration, broadened bases, and new levies, affecting contractors, corporations, and fuel users. The Houston County Producers Association also announced a meeting at the Ashford farm market.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Phillip Harn
Department
The
Revenue Department
Revenue Survey Commission
Revenue Commissioner Authority
Through Christian Eyes Churchmen Debate Economic Life
About 350 Protestant church members at a national conference sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America discussed the church role in economic life. Leaders clashed over government, monopolies, profits, and the closed shop while reaffirming that churches should engage with economic issues.
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Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Corp
Kermit Eby
CIO
Howard Coonley
National Association of Manufacturers
J. Eby
Ralph Gwinn
R-Ny
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