Dothan Echoes Washington Anniversary on Radio Night
A Pensacola radio program features the American Legion Auxiliary praising George Washington and urging wartime veterans to join after celebrating the Republic founder. The piece notes Alabama’s push for a 300 bed general hospital and Dothan’s growth, with local civic leaders cited for support as the segment continues on Page Six.
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Indictment Expected in C F Avant Case in Alabama
Special investigator W J Courtney said a Grand Jury indictment is expected soon in the death of Claude Avant high school principal of Slocomb Alabama. Robert H Knowles remains in custody as reports from five statements are gathered to determine further detention. Avant was last seen leaving Hartford with relatives and was found days later with fatal stab wounds.
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Ala
W. J. Courtney
Charlie C. McCall
Claude Avant Slocomb
Courtney
Robert H. Knowles
Knowles
Salvation Army
Princh
Lamar
Randolph Hunt
T.cg
Hertford
Avant
Kaavie
Geneva County Education
Geneva County
Hartford
Desperadoes Thought To Have Target Atlanta Bank
Police consider the four Charleston jail-breakers may have reached Atlanta to rob the Citizens & Southern bank after fatally wounding their jailer. The bank robbers' description matches the escapees. A Kentucky police trainer guided them to Spring City Tennessee, with a belief they headed to Georgia.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Citizens & Southern Branch
Spring City
Tennessee
Georgia
Fire damages Dothan Oil Will Co plant
Unestimated damage from a fire at the Dothan Oil Will Co plant is being assessed by officials. The blaze started this morning around one oclock, with most damage caused by the automatic sprinkler system flooding the grain elevator area. Manager J S Mullen reports the fire department spent about four hours at the scene.
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Dothan Oil Will Co
Dothan
J. S. Mullen
Public Service Commission to survey Dothan phone service
The Public Service Commission announces a four month investigation into Standard Tel and Tel Company service in Dothan. Judge Oscar S. Lewis and city attorney will oversee the study, with four experts conducting the survey to address city complaints and ensure the company keeps pace with rapid growth. Continued on Page Six.
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Dothan
Ala
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Editor Defends Three Men Indicted In Car Theft Case
Samson Ledger reports editor claims three Samson citizens Frank Mizell J. Farmer and Ras Faulk are innocent of a supposed conspiracy in a car theft ring. Indictments show no conspiracy and no proof of knowledge or participation in the theft or sale of the automobile.
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Farmer
Ras Faulk
Iisue
Samson Ledger
Mies
Car plunges from bridge near Chattahoochee injuring several
Dr W L Andress died of fatal injuries after the car driven by him crashed through balustrades on the river bridge approach and tumbled twenty feet. G M Lewis and G M Jackson suffered critical injuries while J C Wadlington and Fred O'Brien had minor injuries.
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W.L. Andress
G. S Dnekeon
J.C. Wadlington
Fred O'Brien
Dr. Andress
J. C. Wadlington
Fred O’brien
Chattahoocheechee
Florida
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Coca Cola
G. §. Jackson
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O'Brien
Mr O'Bries
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Lie
O Brien
Candy Po
Frasier
Dothan
Chattahoochee
Chattahooche
Andress
Obrien
Miami
Blazing body of well dressed woman found near Cranford
The mutilated body of a woman about 30 was found on a remote road near Cranford by bakery truck driver James Powles. Police believe she was killed in a car assault then set on fire after her head was crushed. A car with a man and woman was seen nearby about an hour earlier, but no clues exist.
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N. d
James Powles
Here
Springfield
Haldeman Heads Toward Havana on Cuban Flight
Ontario report notes pilot George Haldeman accompanying Ruth Elder on a trial attempt to cross the Atlantic from Windsor to Havana. The pair planned a staged route via Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Tarentum with a London stopover. Haldeman called the venture a sport effort.
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Havana
James Hayden
Wharfpal Bey Cincinnnati
Atlanta
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T. Sportings
Indictments Spark Avid Debate In Anonymized Port City
Court filings reveal indictments and contested statements amid a tense local dispute. A defense attorney argues for a cone for related conduct while prosecutors detail alleged acts and the sequence of events linked to a broader indictment.
Turks Protest Blasphemy Law Clash in Constantinople Court
An editor of Fro Ytoought faced court over an open letter defending Prophet Motaniued. The letter warned against insulting Islam and referenced penality under a republic's penal code for blasphemy against major world religions.
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Pertk Dey
Motaniued
Celebrated Artist Is Hl and Lonely
A fragmented obituary style piece reflects on the life of a renowned artist, noting isolation and fame. References imply a storied career with interactions among peers and patrons, and hints of a public memorial or tribute.
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