Personnel Board Policy Tough On Political Activity
Victor Smith reports the Personnel Board approved a strict policy curbing political activity by about 1 percent of Dothan city employees. At a meeting with department heads, Horace Hall explained Sections 23 and 24 of the merit system law, emphasizing the aim to eliminate political involvement among city workers. He noted past practices like counting votes in families and soliciting support for candidates, saying such actions are now largely halted and the policy strengthens enforcement.
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Victor Smith
Dothan
Diessing
Aid
Cly
Jorace Hall
Thersonnel Board
Wnof
Hall
Callid
Algether
Southeast Alabama Scout Council set Ozark meeting
The Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council announced its annual meeting at Ozark Immunity House on Tuesday January 1. J W Cooke scout executive said the event will start with a 1 30 pm general assembly led by Ted Grace and include afternoon group conferences and an evening banquet.
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Alabama
Ozark
J. W. Cooke
Nounced
Num
General Assembly
Ted Grace
Eurprise
R. C. Joiner
P.m
Adinistration
R. H. Dobbs
W. H. Edwards
Montgomery
Acsor
Wncil
Iscussion
Ale
Stanleigh Jenkins
New Meat Rationing Plans Outlined by Senator Flanders
Washington AP report says Senator Flanders and Secretary of Agriculture Anderson outline steps to set up meat rationing machinery. Draft plans would require a second bill for implementation. Public debate centers on reserve-based measures and Congress retaining final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin L. Arrowsmithe
Washington
Congress
Senator Flanders
R-V
Secretary of Agriculture
Anderson
Finnberg
Agriculture Department
Paly
Landers
Executive Department
Truman
Flanders
Een
Headland Youth 19 Faces Multiple Auto Theft Charges
Nineteen-year-old John Fred El- Jmon toda, held in Houston County Jail, faces federal charges under the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act and at least five counts of grand larceny. He is accused in the thefts of two automobiles loaded with peanuts, with admissions of involvement. Police say he abandoned one vehicle after a pursuit in Dothan and another after a separate chase. The suspect was arrested in Graceville, Florida, following an intensive two-week probe by local, county, state, and federal officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fred el- Jmon Toda
Houston
Weary County
Graceville
Fla
Tea Kirk-land
A. R. Webb
Men s Camellia Club Opens Six Monthly Meetings
The Men s Camellia Club of Dothan will hold its first monthly meeting at the Wagon Wheel Monday at seven o clock. Alto Lee announced the club plans a slide show on Camerling in Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, S C. All men in Dothan interested in camelling are urged to attend. E W Walker secretary said the club remains open to new members and cameltic rovers who join at the meeting tomorrow may participate for the year.
Milton Williams to Lead March of Dimes Campaign in Houston
Dororthy Whitaker reports Milton Williams will head the March of Dimes drive in Houston County January 1 to 30. Williams serves as county chairman and manager for Infantile Paralysis efforts, with funds aimed at supporting local needs and outreach through bank and business district collections.
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Milton Williams
Warch of Dimes
Houston
Dorothy Whitaker
Ouston County
Jon Wiliams
Ori
Three Youths Hurt In Bee Line Scooter Crash
Three Houston County youths riding a motor scooter were injured Friday near Gries on the Bee Line when the scooter swerved into a car. Oscar Tidwell 16 sustained a broken right arm and facial injuries, Charles Chancey 16 had facial wounds and bruises, and Ver Por Ward 17 suffered head and body injuries. Edna Griggs Brown 27 of Napier Field drove the car. ward loss of control was noted by Patrolman Ralph Wilson. No charges were filed. Damages about 100 dollars.
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Houston County
Gries
Jighiy
Oscar Tidwell
Charles Chancey
Vous Ward
Teyear
Negro
Ralph Wilson
Ward
Edna Grigga Brown
Napier Field
Monday To Be Blue For School Children
A fragment mentions a Monday event for school children with unclear details and garbled names. The readable parts indicate a scheduled timing around eight in the morning and a formal activity related to students though specifics are not clear.
Attlee Targets Soviet Communism in Cold War Speech
Prime Minister Attlee, delivering from his Chequers residence on his 85th birthday, attacked Soviet communism as a distinct threat to freedom. He warned that Eastern Europe’s Communist regimes have abandoned democracy and individual rights, urging a vigilant Western defense of political liberty against oppression.
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WOME
London
Prine
Inter Chomanit
Attlee
U.S
Russia
Europe
Haine
Labor
Attice
Communist Party
Lander Bism
Hax
Jha
Hinde
Cheauers
Nistord
Suvket
Terenint
Communist
Courthouse Funding Debate Leaves Hospital Plans Unaffected
Albert Logue says funds set aside for the new Honston County courthouse would not be diverted to a hospital project if the vote passes He notes about 50500 and 2560 yearly revenues exist and some should be moved yet the public favors a new hospital over the courthouse Judge Keytad supports keeping funds intact while the issue is debated before a March vote
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Honston County
Judas Albert Logue
Keytad
Hearst
Logue
Absentee ballots reflect interest in self starter amendment
Absentee ballots indicate voter interest in the self starter amendment as part of a constitutional referendum. Sixty five ballots issued by Probate Judge Albert Logie show turnout higher than usual, with debate focused on one controversial provision about legislature authority for special sessions. Other four amendments affect Calhoun, DeKalb, Etowah and related counties, authorizing local elections to tax improvements.
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Albert Logie
Calhoun
Mierstall
DeKalb
Etowah
Congress Faces Knotty Problem
Congress faces a cluster of tough issues as President Nixon prepares a three part series of messages. Key topics include the nation’s economy, energy, defense and social programs with a focus on costs of living and federal budgets amid party debates.
Wedding Business Slumps as Blood Test Law Enforced
Local wedding industry contracts sharply as a new blood test requirement goes into effect. Vendors report a sudden drop in bookings over the weekend, with many couples delaying or canceling ceremonies. Officials caution compliance will reshape wedding planning nationwide.
Schuman Faces Confidence Vote Over Tax Bill
Robert Schuman sought a confidence vote amid a tense Paris political scene. The government pushed a drastic tax bill for reconstruction funding as deputies debated the measure. The premier announced acceptance of five articles and set a vote on whether to sustain the cabinet, with parliamentary pressure rising as the question loomed.
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Pais
Robert Schuman
Chambery of Deputies
Ata Caverns
Iyunt Uy
Ty Weseer
Hey
Presban
Chepmendtiend
Bey Parliarmentary
Athens
Boys Pay Half Of Broken Windows Damage
A Geneva report describes vandals causing property damage with a total bill over $1,000. Residents paid half the cost as authorities investigated the incident and identified suspects.
Fragmented OCR Note Causes Name Confusion
A garbled OCR passage shows confusing wording about a name and attire. It mentions drivers, a car, and an unclear quote about a name, without clear entities or events to identify. The readable pieces suggest a naming confusion in a fragmented text.
Self-Starter Group Debates Amendment Across Alabama Airwaves
Gov James Ey Folsom and four amendment supporters aired statewide broadcasts on the self-starter amendment, arguing over governance for all versus a few. Folsom claimed the issue tests if money and power serve the people, while supporters accused him of confusion and urged vote yes. The Montgomery hookup failed to connect locally due to an operational issue.
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Mercer Bailey Montgomery
James Ey Folsom
Folsom
Tageday
Alabama
Montgomery
Fire Insurance Rates to Be Reduced in City
A municipal notice announced a general reduction in fire insurance rates for certain buildings in the city. Residential properties remain largely unaffected though owners of large commercial structures may see savings of about 40 cents per thousand dollars in assessed values.
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Duthen
Yerick
Maid
Residentiot
Eatien
Accident reveals cargo of TNT bound for Palestine
A cargo of 200 cans containing 50,000 pounds of TNT was being loaded from a freighter of American Export Lines at a Jersey City dock for Palestine. The TNT could obliterate a 100 mile area. The dock was evacuated as police, FBI, and U S customs investigated the shipper. The vessel was to sail Monday. boxes marked dangerous front line demolition only.
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Jersey City
UPA
Monpince
Yeaterday
Palestine
Puller
Hudson
New York
Federal Bureau of Investgation
United States Customs
New Jersey Po Yce
Ntavy
Ameri Gan
Induss
U. S. Corpe
Enginerca
Raymond Griromet
Prosperity in Dixie Sales and Bank Loans Reach Records
Report cites department store sales and bank loans nearing all time highs. December's brisk pace boosts year total to around 127 million dollars with strong gains in durable goods, clothing, and consumer products.
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Dixie
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