Two Wiregrass Crashes Leave One Injured and $375 Damaged
One person injured and two wrecks caused about $375 damage in the Wiregrass this week, according to highway patrol. Cars driven by Wayla C. Clark and Joseph J. Andrews collided half a mile south of James on Tuesday. Clark not injured and Andrews unhurt. Arlester Smith of Geneva sustained minor injuries when his car overturned two and a half miles south of Geneva Monday night while eluding a patrol car. damage estimated at $250.
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Dothan
Joseph J. Andrews
Piickard
Jeimes
Audit Shows Franchise Tax Overpayment of 7.88
The audit concludes that the company overpaid franchise tax, totaling 7.88 dollars for the wee periods. The payment credited to the company’s favor reflects an overpayment figure identified by auditors.
Public workers warned against strikes by officials
State county and city employees are viewed as serving the public and should not strike against it. Firemen sanitation and utility workers pose potential threats to public welfare. Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopts cautious buying to hedge whisky price risk. Chairmen Davis and associates pledge open and above board operations with records available for inspection.
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Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Davis
Melvin Hawkins
Montgomery
J. P. Faulk
Samson
City seeks audit over bus company payments
Commissioner Clyde Coe says monthly statements and a one percent gross receipts check were sent to the City, sometimes only a check. Ayres notes the audit has not yet been taken up but will be reviewed at the next regular meeting, with the issue potentially closing then if in good shape.
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Clyde Coe
Ayres
State Income Tax Office Set Up Here
An office for Houston County taxpayers to get help filing state income tax returns has been opened on the courthouse's second floor. It operates under the supervision of Claude Cotton of the State Department of Heverur.
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Houston County
Claude Cotton
State Department of
Heverur
Pierce ambush ends in fatal shooting at station
A gunman identified as Pierce ambushed police near Roosevelt Road station in Westchester after fleeing a prior shooting that left his niece Virginia Szeremet dead and three others injured on a Milwaukee streetcar. Pierce was mortally wounded by Police Chief Schuster after a struggle and a misfire.
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Pierce
McCuk
McCabe
Pain
Schuster
Pankrin
Roosevelt Road
Westchester
Four Guilty Pleas Reported In Common Pleas Court
Four defendants pleaded guilty to minor charges while another case was continued as the criminal calendar of the Court of Common Pleas was disposed of yesterday. Judge J Norton Mullins presided.
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Court of Common Pleas
J. Norton Mullins
Mixed Quips and a Cash and Carry Real Estate Tale
A dated column blends a sensational tale of an $80,000 cash and carry apartment sale with scattered anecdotes. It notes three strangers delivering $8,000 as a down payment, then revealing two suitcases of cash after hours. The piece drifts into unrelated social quips and foreign affairs, ending with remarks on civil administration and India.
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Fach
Fequare
Non-competitive family health loans for limited borrowers
The program offers 19 loans aimed at family health needs. All loans are non-competitive and available only to borrowers who cannot obtain credit on renewable terms from other sources.
Alabama tax plan raises millions with sales and tobacco curbs
Lawmakers weighed a one per cent wholesale sales levy plus removal of tobacco, gasoline, and liquor exemptions, projecting about 4.5 million dollars in new revenue. The committee studied corporate tax revisions, foreign corporations valuation changes, and state prison costs, while debates over juror pay, medical deduction limits, and women juries continued.
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Petr B Hamilto
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Fiency and Taxation Committee
Philip J. Hamm
Hamilton
Jevenua Survey Commission
Alabama
Judiciary Committee
State Abolistic Beverage Control Board
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Cleburne Counts
ABC
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Albert Boutwell
Jefferson
Thomas A. Johnston
Mobile
Rep. Pelham
On Birnie
Hage Waitar
Ida D. Rosenthal
J. Fred Wood
Bibb
Rep
Wood
Joseph B. Langan
River rescue hunt for Adams family missing mother
A fur collar found in the river points to the Adams tragedy in Midland City. The couple’s car plunged from a bridge into 20 feet of water while returning home with their infant son. The infant was recovered near the bridge as searchers, including law enforcement and fishermen, combed the Choctawhatchee River with a $150 reward offered for the mother’s body. Adams' body was later recovered near Caryville. No trace of Mrs. Adams has been found despite boats and divers working along the river.
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Midland City
Choctawhatchee
Caryville
Griffin
Ralph Stevens
Livestock receipts at eight plants in several states
USDA reports eight plants in Georgia Florida and Alabama plus Dothan and Jacksonville tallies show 273 cattle 125 calves and 2000 hogs. Hog demand remained active with most medium to choice hogs over 180 pounds at 23.25 to 23.75 and longs heftier lots at 24.00. sows 19.50 to 21.50.
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Algany
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
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Tallahassee
Fla
Chicago
Montgomery (Ap
Fed- State
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Union
City backs Chamber plan to place new board member group
Carmichael quoted city commissioners saying the city will provide conveniences and services to the 12 new chamber directors and will defer all planning to the Chamber of Commerce. Officials pledged support for any plan decided by the chamber.
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Carmichael
Chamber of Commerce
Harmful DDT Debate Ties Crop Pests to Bee Threat
A wartime insecticide DDT raises mixed hopes by killing crop pests yet risking widespread bee and pollinator loss through indiscriminate use. Proponents cite pest control benefits while opponents warn of ecological harm and reduced crop yields.
Coal strike warning cited by Rep Landis in debate
Rep Landis of Indiana warned that another coal strike would follow unless government moves to bring mine operators and John L. Lewis's United Mine Workers to a settlement, signaling heightened tensions over labor disputes.
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Truman
TVA
Agen
Styles Bridges
Nid
User
James F. Byrnes
Bridges
Kenneth McKellar
D-Tenn
Lillenthal
Congress
Gerald W. Landis
R-Ind
Landis
UNRRA
Charles Wo Vursel Orth
Unrera Officiile
China
Unrra Central Committee
Rep. Landis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Senate confirms number 11 and Truman talks agenda
The Senate confirmed a key pick for the atomic control post amid fire from parties. Truman outlined plans including appointing an ambassador to Britain, unifying armed services, easing the box car shortage, visiting Puerto Rico without political talks, and weighing tax cuts against debt reduction. Treasury surplus now 1.7 billion, cash balance expected by year end, balance vs. budget unclear.
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Mer. Truman
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