Hardwick Denies Coe Claim of Salary Promise
State Senator W Guy Hardwick dismissed Clyde Coes charge that he promised to raise the Sheriff and deputies salaries in exchange for support of McAllister. Hardwick said he offered no such pledge and would not violate public trust. He noted Alabama law prevents salary increases for sheriffs.
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City Commission
W. Guy Hardwick
Clyde L. Coe
Coe
Hardwick
J. Walter Cameron
Cameron
John Turner McAllister
Commission
Senator Hardwick
wCoe
McdAllister
Dothan
McAlister
Alaama
Baptists To Meet At Ashford Tonight
George Bagley, secretary of the Alabama Baptist Training Union, will speak at the Columbia Association meeting at 7 30 p m tonight at Ashford Baptist Church. Rev Ol and Wilson notes Bagley’s recent election as secretary and expects attendees from all 42 churches in the Columbia association. Public invited. Obert Ramsey of Dothan leads the organization.
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George Bagley
Baptist Training Union
Alabama
Columbia Asociational Training Union
Ashford Baptist Church
Oland Wilson
Bagley
Alaama
Wilson
Columbia Association
Obert Ramsey
Dothan
Powell Street widening limited to unpaved section
City officials clarified that only the unpaved segment of Powell Street from North Oates to Montana will be widened and paved. The paved section from Montana to Orange will not be affected, and residents along Powell’s paved portion are assured no tearing up. City Engineer Ramseur is evaluating pavement options and costs with bids expected when weather permits.
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Powell Street
Clyde Coe
Powell
Montana Street
Orange Street
North Oates
Montana
Coe
H. M. Ramseur
Ramseur
Three Die in Crash Near Selma Alabama
A collision of two trucks two miles south of Selma on the Montgomery Camden highway killed J. L. Lane and his daughter Sara Jo Hubbell. Mintho Thomas a Negro of Selma died later. Rowell Chappell and John Munn were seriously injured. Hubbell was wife of an Army sergeant at Craig Field.
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Selma
Als
Montgomery
Camden
J. L. Lane
Sara Jo Hubbell
Mintho Thomas
Rowell Chappell
John Munn
Thomas
Snow blanketing southeast gives way to warm rains
The Associated Press reports a broad snow cover across the Southeast with a northeast moving storm. Warm rains from Texas are expected to melt snow in Georgia Alabama Mississippi and nearby regions as temperatures hover near freezing.
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Associated Press
Texas
Neeneseee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Cal
Macon
Emerella
Explosions Rock Haifa Harbor Amid Refugee Ship Standoff
A sequence of blasts damaged Haifa harbor as British forces boarded the refugee ship Haim Arlosorov off Athlit. Seven British soldiers injured. refugees jumped overboard as rescue attempts continued. Palestine Supreme Court ordered show cause why refugees may land.
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Haifa
Palestine
Barclay's Bank
Wauoafa
Haim Arlosorov
Ulua
Royal Air Force
Bat Galim
Palestine Supreme Court
Haiti
Athlit
Jewish Agency
Gershon Hirsch
Alhlet
Woman Bank Robber Sentenced To Life
Opal Dixon 35 received a mandatory life sentence after an all woman jury found her guilty of bank entry with intent to rob the Des Moines Bank & Trust Co. on January 22 taking 2950. She blamed her husband for her actions and testified during trial. Her two daughters stood by as the sentencing occurred.
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Des Moines
Opal Dixon
Ang
Russell Jordan
Jess Dixon
Henry W. Sweet Named State Docks Director in Alabama
Gov. James E. Folsom announces Henry W. Sweet of Bessemer as the new State Docks and Terminals Director at Mobile. The 46 year old former Jefferson County commissioner pledges to advance the governor’s plan to expand Mobile’s port and to run the docks for the benefit of Alabama. Sweet has a background in real estate, insurance, county government and hospital planning, including involvement in locating the University of Alabama Medical School in Birmingham and aiding the Jefferson Hospital project. He succeeds C. F. Sauls and begins duties immediately.
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Montgomery
Henry W. Sweet
Bessemer
James E. Folsom
Sweet
Jefferson County
Mobile
C.F. Sauls
Sauls
Gov. Folsom
South
Alabamc
Jefferson County Commission
Jefferson Hospital
University of Alabama Medical School
Birmingham
University Medical Center At
Auturn
Cooperation Thins Between Truman and Congress
President Truman and the Republican Congress show strained cooperation on domestic issues as work nears two months. Fresh talks at the White House with Secretary of State Marshall hint at tension over labor bills while foreign policy remains largely in accord.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
GOP
Whi House
Marshall
Mr. Truman
Mexico
Fee
Senate approves debt reduction target amid budget talks
Senate leaders tentatively earmark 2.6 billion dollars of any budget cuts to reduce the national debt aiming to pay it off in a century. The Senate public works committee, by 7 to 5, rejected Gordon Clapp for TVA director amid broader resistance to nominees linked to anti-communist stances. Ambassador Doughis named to Britain post. obituary notes Max Griner of Shelby, North Carolina.
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Washington
Senate
Knowland
Senate Public Works Committee
Gordon Clapp
Tennessee Valley Authority
Truman
David Lilienthal
TVA
Atamic Energy Coronission
MecKellar
D- Tennis
Lewis W Doughis Cabarers
Ulds
Mutual Tite Insurance Company
New York
United States
Max Grirener
Shelby
N.C
Hoover urges limiting U.S. relief to Germany
Former President Herbert Hoover urged Congress to limit U S relief spending, opposing broader European aid beyond Germany. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee amid President Truman's request for 350 million dollars for needy Europe, advocating minimal relief while ensuring health and work. Hoover cited Germany needs, warned about taxes and price pressures, and urged funding only essential programs like UN aid and child feeding.
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Grant Dillman
Herbert Hoover
Congress
Germany
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Truman
Heaver
House Committee
M. Hoover
Hoover
Cangrons
United States
United Nations
Hey Organization
Heward
Uocon
Interim Committee Pushes Garnishment Law Liberalization
The Judiciary Interim Committee of the Alabama Legislature debated widening garnishment exemptions. A draft bill by Joseph No Larnstan would raise the monthly exemption from 25 to 45 percent of wages, with caps on total exemptions and limits tied to judgments.
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Joseph
Gromyko Expected To Address Atomic Dispute At UN
The Soviet delegate may speak in the Security Council as United Nations debates an atomic energy control plan. Gromyko signaled remarks on the Albania incident and the veto issue while a three nation sub committee investigates British charges linked to attacks that killed and wounded sailors.
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Francis W. Carpenter
Lake Success
Card Andre
A. Gromyko
Security Council
Atosmiekenersy Commission
Couner
T S
Warnes Austin
Fasda
Grotuvko
Hood
Herschel Vo Joinson
United States
Pal Hashuck
Australia
Colombia
Poland
Albania
Altatss
Buesia
Sytta Abtananar Gromyke
New National Guard Unit To Be Formed
Lt Col Joseph J Torry announced a new National Guard unit will be formed from the 1st Battalion HQ and HQ Co 200th Infantry. Recruiting will open tomorrow at the recruiting office from 1 to 4 PM to gather officers and men for the unit.
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National Guard
Joseph J. Torry
Torma
Arsiv
Tte
Gilt Is Wearing Thin On Palm Beach Society
HAL BOYLE notes the gilded age fading in Palm Beach as the old guard fights to keep exclusivity. He contrasts Palm Beach with Miami Beach, where spending is obvious, but taxes after the war reduce wealth thresholds. The income and inheritance taxes have shifted who can afford the former gold coast.
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Gold Coast
Palm Beach
Fla
Old Guard
Miami Beach
Florida
Training Courses Offered Next Week in Dothan
City officials announce two training courses in Dothan next week drawn up by City School Superintendent Bruce Flurty and the City Board of Fiducation with the State Department of EKducation and the University of Alabama. Courses cover man made fiber textile merchandise and job instruction training for store personnel, run at the Recreation Center from Monday to Friday with specific daily times. Enrollment is limited to Dothan store personnel and advance sign up is required via Miss Dietz at the Houston Hotel or Miss Claudie Hardy at Dothan High School.
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Dothan
Bruce Flurty
City Board of Fiducation
State Department of Ekducation
University of Alabama
Illetans
Stractos
Wall
Rpcration Center
Recreation Center
Dietz
Houston
Claudie Hardy
Dothan High School
Record Flight Sets 14 Hour 3 Minute P-82 Trip
The Army twin-emustang CP-82 Betty Jo completed a non stop 9057 mile flight from Hickam Field to LaGuardia with Lt. John Ard and Thacker piloting. The 14 hour 32 minute elapsed time marked a near 350 mph average speed. Fuel management enabled a safe landing amid a large crowd.
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New York
Army
LaGuardia Field
Honolua
Hebert Do Phacker
Cate
Mickam Field
Hoyolulu
Thockero
Joh M
Trydewood
Cal
Eric
Thacker
el Centre
LiGuardia
Miers
Strane
Hickam Field
California
Thaipa Om
Great Circle
Hog Prices Set New Record At Dothan Market
Hog prices rose to a record 26.25 per 100 pounds at Ramsey and Son Livestock Market in Dothan. Operat|or Richard Ramsey said the 370 No 1 hogs topped the market, with bidding strong despite typical seasonal slow sales. Ramsey noted the Dothan run is the heaviest within 50 miles.
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Dothan
Ramsey and Son
Richard Ramsey
Ramacy
Blaze on Birmingham streetcar injures 19 passengers
A short circuit sparked a small fire on a Birmingham streetcar causing panic as 19 passengers were injured while leaping from windows and doors. Most injuries were minor though Ida Collins suffered an arm fracture. 10 remained hospitalized.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ensley
Ida Collins
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