Truman calls for voluntary food cut to aid overseas
President Truman urged private citizens to join a White House meeting on March 1 to design a voluntary program reducing U S food consumption. He said national effort alone cannot stop famine abroad and invited Herbert Hoover and other leaders to discuss actions for aiding war-stricken Europe and Asia.
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Washington
Truman
Herbert Wer
Europe
Asia
White House
Poover
British Troops Withdraw From Bombay and Mutiny Leaders Segregated
A British communique says all British troops are leaving Bombay and Royal Indian Navy ringleaders are segregated. Nehru accuses the British gov ernment of planned victimization and terrorization of mutineers as 20,000 supporters hear his defense of armed forces’ revolt. Police fire on demonstrators injuring constables and civilians as a mob blocks the Indo Ceylon express.
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Bombay
Foral Royal Indian Navy
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Congress Party
Royal Indian Navy
Nehru
Madras
Bondsmen Named In Civil Suits
A pair of civil actions filed in the Court of Common Pleas allege bond failures. Willie Daniel and Emma Weatherington sue C B Burkett for 100 dollars, claiming they paid for a surety bond on Howard Junior Weatherington who was jailed, and Burkett did not fulfill the obligation. They report delivering 75 dollars on Jan 25 and 100 dollars total, and say they were forced to post another bond to release Weatherington. A second suit by Huey Jordan against J C Knight seeks 1,000 dollars for breach of contract over three appearance bonds tied to Jordan’s vory charges, with Knight allegedly failing to remain bound. The filing notes Jordan was indicted and jailed in August.
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Willie Daniel
Emma Weatherington
New Stores
Court of Common Pleas
C. B. Burkett
Burkett
Howard Junior Weatherington
Howth Junior Weatherington
Houston
Huey Jordan
J.C. Knight
Knight
Jordan
Spain Sends Troops To French Frontier
Madrid reports the Spanish government has strengthened forces along the French frontier with Moorish troops deployed in the Pyrenees. About 1500 Moorish troops are said to have arrived last weekend amid reports of a frontier closure for 24 hours. A Foreign Legion transfer is also noted as part of Spain's border buildup.
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Ralph Forte Madrid
Pyrenees
Algeciras
Spain
Morocco
Foreign Legion
Argentine Ballot Tab Shows Peron Trailing Tamborini
In 104 precincts across four provinces Tamborini leads with 9,389 votes to Peron’s 6,207. Tamborini holds strong in San Juan, San Luis and La Rioja, totaling 28 electoral votes, while Peron carries Santiago del Estero with 1,300 to 1,224 for Tamborini across 16 precincts. Reports say Peron plans to leave Argentina if the election becomes certain.
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Peron
Tamborini
Buenos Aires
Jose Tamborin
Col
Juan Peron
San Juan
San Luis
la Rioja
Santiago del Estero
Argentina
Highway Department Approves Engineer List for County Post
The State Highway Department endorses a Houston County engineer list for the vacant County Highway Engineer position. A board member said a selection will occur soon and action is expected at the next regular board session. State approval was required and the salary is shared by state and county.
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State Highway Department
Lst
Houston County
Board of Revenue
Reconversion Chief Urges Price Control Extension
Reconversion Chief John W. Snyder urged Congress to extend price controls for another year to keep the economy in order until production catches up with demand. He said policies must remain elastic to permit necessary price increases and warned against runaway inflation, noting its self feeding effect on demand. He cited concerns about withholding shipments to spur higher prices and urged caution on current inflationary pressures.
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Sandor
Klein
Washington
John W. Snyder
O! Day
Congress
Snyder
House Banking Committee
Chester Bowies
Runa
General Motors Last Major Holdout
DETROIT UP General Motors Corp remained the last major holdout in the CIO United Automobile Workers wage drive. The union signed a contract with Ford Motor Co last night, Ford's agreement praised for an improved labor relations climate. Federal Mediator James F. Dewey said no progress after a four hour meeting with union and management in the 59 day GM strike, scheduling another session today.
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Detroit
General Motors Corp
CIO
United Automobile
Ford Motor Co
Ford
James F. Dewey
Armed Forces seek 20 percent pay raise in bid
The armed forces asked for a 20 percent pay hike, with an estimated $600 million yearly cost. Secretary Patterson and Secretary Forrestal said the aim is to align pay with higher living costs and boost voluntary enlistments to reduce draft pressures. Officials priced the payoff across Army, Navy, and other services, highlighting postwar defense needs and election-year caution in Congress.
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Washington
War Patterson
Navy
Forrestal
White House
Senate
House
Thei Chamber
Hall Files Qualifying Papers For Committee
Sam Hall of Gordon qualified today as a candidate for the Houston County Democratic Executive Committee representing Beat 12. Candidates have qualified from 12 of the county's 14 beats, with Beats one and 12 not yet furnishing candidates.
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Sam Hall
Gordon
Houston County Democratic Executive Committee
U S Hints regime change in Spain after Franco
Washington reports say the United States sent notes to Britain and France disfavoring the Franco regime in Spain. It favors a temporary caretaker government with elections and prisoner releases, allowing political exiles to enter Spain. France pressed for stronger relations break. timing suggests notes were sent over the weekend.
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Edward Delart
Washington
United States
Britain
France
Spain
U S
Mich
State Department
Jamés F. Byrnes
United Press
Great Britain
Paris
Confusing closing of Stelle Bradley meeting leaves questions
Washington AP reports a two hour closed door session between National Commander John Stelle and Gen Omar Bradley over charges of Veterans Administration inefficiency. A vague joint statement and Stelle speech followed while reporters struggled with unclear answers.
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Washington
John Stelle
American Legion
Omar N. Bradley
Bradley
Stelle
War Chaplain Relates Impressions From Europe
Chaplain Major Leroy R. Priest former pastor of Dothan First Baptist and ex president of Judson College describes wartime duties with the Third Army. He recounts serving under fire, aiding men of all faiths, and keeping morale through humor while traveling with tanks, jeeps, and hospital stays. His tour spanned France Belgium Germany Czechoslovakia Holland Scotland England with four battle stars and the Bronze Star. He notes eager reunions with fellow soldiers in hospital and reflects on the Passion Play journey to Oberammergau.
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Leroy R. Priest
Dothan
First Baptist Church
Army
NATO
Faulk
Judson College
Third Army
Priest
ETO
France
Belgium
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Holland
Scotland
England
Haly
George S Paltons
Dothan Boya
Oran
TA Ward, Jr
Ward
Policemen Disperse 800 Marching Pickets in Philadelphia
Mounted police charged into 600 CIO pickets at a county court picketing line in Philadelphia. Officers split the crowd into two sections and moved them away from the gates as mounting forces pressed behind.
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Philadelphia
CIO
Bwinkite Club
Masa Pickering
Herder
Ig Gesely
Three Draft Board Members To Attend Birmingham Parley
Three Houston County Selective Service Board officials will travel to Birmingham to attend a conference for Alabama local board clerks. Coaries Jackson, Willie Callins, and Mrs Dalhe Forrester will represent Board One and Road Two at the Hotel in Birmingham. The conference features Cal J Thornson, state director, and Bruce Potter as master of ceremonies, with discussions on The Future of Selective Service. The event begins Friday morning at nine, with a dinner at nine in the evening. county offices will remain open during clerks’ absence.
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Houston County
Selective Service Boards
Dothan
Alabama
Birmingham
Willie PP Callins
Coaries Jackson
Dalhe Forrester
Sill
Purpore
Ta He Vield
Thomas Deffermn
Baraaneharn
Cal J Thornson
Selective Service Hoard
Wil
Selective Service
Bruce & Potter
Selecive Service
Conpmoniee
Hensen County
Borringham
Selebve
Truman Vet Housing Plan Faces Congress Obstacle
Congress faces a fight over Truman’s veterans housing plan as House votes loom on an emergency bill. HUD head Wyatt urges subsidies of 400 million and price ceilings to boost materials and construction. Opponents warn subsidies and ceilings could sink the program amid a telegram lobby and vocal opposition from Patman.
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Washington Cap
Truman
Housng
Wilton W Wyatt
Capitol
Wyatt
Eften Ag
Speare
D-Kyt
The
Mouse Banking Committee
Tara
Liemocraty
Jeanwaile
Congrass
Rep
Patman
D-Tex
Krug Nominated To Take Ickes Place In Cabinet
President Truman nominates J A Cap Krug 33 year old former War Production Board head to replace Harold L Ickes in the Interior Department. The selection, surprise to many, signals Truman asserting direct control over top posts. Capitol Hill reaction mixed while White House friends describe it as a bold move against his inner circle. Page 2.
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Earnest B Vaccaro
Washington
Truman
Paterday
J A Cap Krug
Harold L. Ickes
Tremar
Ickes
Capitol Hill
White House
Krog
Vets Housing Need Weighs Napier Field's Future
Napier Field's final disposition hinges on how many housing units for veterans the regional public housing authority will hold back before turnover to Dothan and Houston County. Director John P. Broome told the AP in Al-Tanta that a mid next week decision is needed, following talks with Clyde Coe and J. H. Bryson. The exact number of veteran housing units remains undecided. An official word on the field’s disposition was not provided by the authority. Coe indicated the Wer Assets Corporation hopes to release Napier Field to the city and county within the next work week.
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Public Housing Authority
John P. Broome
Associated Press
al- Tanta
Napier Field Ta
Dothan
Houston County
Broome
City Commission
Clyde Coe
J. H. Bryson
Chamber of Commerce
Housing Authority
Coe
Brooms
Washington
Wer Assets Corporation
Napier Field
Divers Fight Currents in Lake Tarquin Search
Divers scoured the lake bottom for the bodies of Jack and Elmer Enfinger after their fishing boat overturned Sunday afternoon. Logs and debris hindered the rescue, while two Dothan men, James Watkins and Robert Philox, reached shore but were shaken and exposed.
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Lake
Tarquin
Jack
Elmer Epfinge
Funeral Home
Enfinger
Toca Remdents
James Watkins
Robert Philox
Housing Angle s Strike Factor
Wilson, director of the foin rental office of the OPA, announced that F N Longerear and several striking employees of William Voris Lumber Co have been given rental regulation copies on request. It was noted some strikers lived in company owned houses as about 45 Negro employees walked out, halting the saw mill division.
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WS Wilson
Foin
OPA
F N Longerear
William Voris Lumber Co
Wilson
Longgreat
Caldwell held in new ovation amid parking accusation
Gov Millard Caldwell drew a mixed reception in Tallahassee after being accused of overparking at a side entrance to the Capitol during a Cable network meeting run past 4 39 p m yesterday.
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Caldwell
Tallahassee
Fla
Millard Caldwell
Capitol
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