Houston County Office Announces Thursday Afternoon Work Hours
The Houston County Production and Generality Aansiarayen said the office will be open Thursday afternoons and Saturdays, with Administrative Officer Zene A Cuijpreth noting continued hours. A Grimes H Club poultry raising demonstration occurred at the Bald school, awarding certificates to 169 members. A man at J. & Adam 23 was arrested on breach of peace charges after an incident on Montgomery Highway. Firefighters investigated smoke in an ash pit with damage reported.
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Houston County
Aansiarayen
Zene A Cuijpreth
J. G. Bubperd
J. &. Adam
Commission Executes Work Order Change
City commission approved a change order for Carter Construction's sewage disposal plant contract, adding $10,380 for unanticipated work and wiring lines not in the original scope. The vote also covered reappointing F A Blowers to a five year term on the Dothan Housing Authority and three land transfer resolutions at Napier Field to new owners, with deeds to be transferred by City and Houston County.
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Carter Construction Company
Dothan
Central of Georgia Railroad
F. A
Mrs Dawsey Injured In Car Accident In City
Mrs Dawsey was injured in a two vehicle crash at Third Avenue and Lafayette Street near Dusy Street. She was taken to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries. Another driver, Anna Mae Milligan of 718 South Apple Street, was hospitalized then released. Both cars were heavily damaged. Police reported charges had been made. The German Navy fleet sought action during World War 7.
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J. BR. Oswsay
Dol Dusy Street
Third Avenue
Lafayatte Street
Eltnches
Anna Mae Milligan
South Applattes Street
Pelise
Oa Je. Crarges
Huntsville Farmer Elected ACO President In December
Auburn AP reports Huntsville farmer J B Hays was elected president of the Alabama Crop Timovement Association at its fourth annual meeting. Howard Smith of Prattville heads the group. New officers include Owen Murtrea Prattville vice president Raph RK Jones Auburn secretary and Dr Charles PF Simmons Auburn treasurer. December construction and repair permits totaled 207 000 about slightly above prior month with 34 gas henicea and 125 shoeshine parlor and private garage permits among others.
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Auburn
Alabama Crop Timovement Association
J. BD
Ays
Huntsville
Hays
Howard Smith
McQueen Smith
Prattville
ACO
Tte
Yesterdity
Owen Murtrea
Raph RK. Jones
Ghsiheer
W. G. Hardwick
Hartford
Joe Wise
Denton Street
W. M. Nolan
South Appletree
J.T. Quattlebaum
W. Mary
Eula Killingaworthy
Hendrenda Heights
A L. Powey
Kornegay
J. L. Harris
Bodies Of Serviceman Found In Philippines
Two former servicemen, Paul H. Farles and Fran(h) Jing, were found dead in the Philippines. Believed victims of mountain headhunters, they had been missing since November.
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Philippines
Manila
Americal Exservicemen
Saue Aide i Ee Boig
Paul H. Farles
Franh Jing
City government debate favors city manager over commission
Vaughn criticizes aldermanic rule and supports a City Manager system with elected local manager and empowered administration. He cites Pensacola’s shift and argues performers shape governance, not the form, urging tighter merit system controls and staff appreciation to retain capable workers.
Forces Move To Protect American Merchantmen At Sea
Report describes Tak Force and naval craft patrolling the high seas to protect American merchant ships while avoiding Chinese territorial waters. A second freighter, the Brooklyn Heights, sails from Hong Kong to Shanghai. nine American skippers warned by the State Department. A Nationalist gunboat engagement near the Yanulye River triggers shelling and fire on the Flying Arrow, with crew patching holes and reporting cargo damage.
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Tak Force
Armerican
SiMe Department
Washington
Tabrandisen
Feightac
Brooklyn Heights
Shenghai
Hong Kong
Ameri
U. & State Department
Li Mey
Nice
Black Swan
Flying Arrow
Yanulye River
Tb B
Jones
Radio Shack
Klosowaki
New York
Fooley
Carl E
Shivers
Newport News
Arrow
Onief
Admi Koch Yung-Ching
Shang-hai
Britain
London
Sommaummats
Chink, Tin
Vorys
Onic
State Department
Shige
Tibrandtwn
Ching
The
Inc
Shanghai
General strike sweeps Italy amid political pressure
Support for De Gasperi weakens as authorities forecast resignation to strengthen position. Over 100000 steel workers strike in a 24 hour action starting 6 am, with another 800000 called locally. National strike spreads through Milan Venice Verona Alexandria and more as Communist dominated Mond reports widespread stoppages.
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Cent de Gasperi
de Gasperi
Generet
Etree Caghoen Tin
Noa
Jorence
Venice
Verona
Ailedsandria
Jobs Of Three Men Up For Discussion At Joint City Meet
Three city employees face reclassification today as the joint city meeting between the Personnel Board and City Commissioners reviews six spots. Holloway moves to the Engineer’s force. Trott heads the Water Department. Smith leads the Ejecture Department under Utilities. Vacations are restructured, with one month earned per month worked, and leave timing rules aim to streamline approvals.
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Joint City
Dobhie
Joxeph Wilson
Smith
H. M. Holloway
Trott
Wutee
Holloway
Relph Goodwin
Bersonbéel Board
Mose
Ervonne
Yoorder
Well Digger Hurt As Concrete Falls In Hartford
Hartford special report. A well digger named Rufun Jackson was injured when a section of cement dislodged by sand from a 2 foot depth struck his head. He sustained facial lacerations and bruises, according to doctors.
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Hartford
Jackson
One Bill Approach Dominates House Budget Debate
Lawmakers weigh folding all appropriations into a single bill to streamline slicing and bargaining. Supporters argue it eases allocation while critics warn it could empower log rolling. Senate Appropriations backs the system. House leaders cautious amid budget talks.
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House
Senate ‘Appropriations Committee
Cannon Doe
Tee Ad
Truman
Joe
PMA Committeemen Meet Here Tomorrow
Houston County Production and Marketing Administration committee men plan an airday session at the curb market. County Administrative Officer Jose A. Culbreth says D. H. McCullough, state director of federal crop insurance, will explain provisions at the meeting. Bank representatives in the county have been invited to the noon session, with the meeting to begin at 1 a.m.
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Houston
Wil
Jose A. Culbreth
D. H. McCullough
Cxop Insurance
Alieed
Gossip and Tactics in Political Campaigns
A fragment describes how voters chase prospective candidates launching last minute runs. It explains how rivals seed rumors to force opponents to reveal ties and to split votes. The scene notes gatekeeping by state committees and the risky game of maneuvering support before deadlines.
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Ceretain
Gaye
State Democratic Executive Committee
Bette
IBM Orleans Cotton Prices Reported Mixed
In Orleans AP reports cotton values showed slight gains and declines with alguns prices at 10 80 per unit while market notes imply continued fluctuation and uncertainty across the day. The brief indicates lower highs and selling pressure observed as traders weigh demand and commodity trends.
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IBM Orleana
Orleans
Four killed in home invasion linked to mistaken vengeance
A vigilante attack left Macris and three children dead in a home late Sunday night as Turner and two Whitts, armed with rifles and a sabre, forced Harris into the kitchen and opened fire. A wounded girl escaped, blood-traced, with officers later tying the case to a vendetta over suspected police cooperation. The suspect was captured hours later while attempting to flee in a truck.
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Whitts
Turner
Harris
Whitt
Macris
Frankie C. ‘Thurman
Mary Burnside
Ruby
Nell Harris
Hardy
Sabiber
Rodgers
Pearline
Everett Belteyan
Sonny Man Harzis
Mary Me
Atee
Berlina Harris
Hatley
Peesone
Bailey
Rogers
Red
Central
Ballot Confusion Spurs Comment From Beverly Hills Figure
Artal, reached by phone in Beverly Hills, says he has no comment if that is the law. Cook notes the 1948 general election ballot confusion suggested he would succeed to an unexpired term. Cook reverses his 1949 position and cites a state Supreme Court ruling on eligibility and officeholding limits.
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Plo
Artal
Beverly Hill
Calif
Te Cook
Talmadge
Seting
M. E. ‘Thompson
Cook
Chasier W. Werrill
Association Sets Up Ticket Exchange For Friday Concert
The Dothan Community Concert Association arranged a Friday ticket exchange for Harmance tickets for the Joseph Battista concert. Mrs. Parkman will handle exchanges from 10:40 a.m. to 12 noon, with reservations by phone. Tickets are valid for one performance and must be returned after the show.
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Association
Harmance
Act Do
Joseph Battista
Af the
Dothan Community Concert Association
Woodiin Parkman, Jr
Mgm
Mady Call Mra
Parkeshan
Petoong
Otly
Mra Lela Lombard
Agaist
Cam-An
Peelicaay
Fes
Mate Quartet
Anvetigan Plantar
Ute Doman High Selso
Teng
Livestock prices across Georgia and Montgomery market updates
Livestock arrivals total 250 cattle 178 calves and 550 head of hogs at eight plants in Georgia and Florida including Albany Columbus Movs tein Thomasville Tifton Bethan Ale Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Hog prices mostly steady with some declines. cattle dull to strong with varied weight classes and several price ranges noted across markets.
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Thomasville
Albany
Columbus
Movstein
Tifton
Bethan, Ale
Jackeonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery
Fed- State
Mkt
Gattle
Earth Tremors Reach Dover Coast and Nearby Towns
Earth tremors shook Dover and nearby towns rattling doors and moving furnaces. Reports from France noted tremors felt in Calais and Dunkirk, while London area seismographs logged small shocks within 190 miles. The article mentions historic mentions of the Grand Old Party after the Civil War.
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Dover
England
Apd
France
Calala
Dunkirk
London
Deaths in Wiregrass area name Robert Townson of Ashford
Funeral services were held for Robert Townson seventy five long time resident of Houston County who died at his home in Ashford. Survivors include wife Marina Johnson three daughters Milon Sheffield Mary L. Johnson and Susie Hatrel and two brothers Johnnie Johnson and J R Johnson. Interment was in Ashford cemetery under Johnson Funeral Home directions. Jimmie Rex West infant son of Mr and Mrs George L West died recently with funeral at Antioch Church Settonwood route one and burial in church cemetery.
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E. Johnson
Robert 5. Townson
Tfe
Houston County
Ashford
Baptist Church
C. M. Agee
W. Voormas
Johnson Funerstime
Marina Jotnaca
Milon Sheffield
Mary L. Johnson
Asheford
Earl M. Peacock
Susie Hatrel
California
Johnnie Johnson
Columbus
J. R. Johnson
Jimmie Rex West
Stlentoon
Antioch Church
Timmie Rex West
George L. West
Settonwood
Johnson Funeral Home
Coal strike unsettles mines as workers stage random walkout
Nationwide coal industry faces disruption as about one eighth of 490000 miners are idle. Sources say the walkout may end without warning, a planned harvestment policy. President Truman rejects a coal emergency warrant and labor hearings drag into midweek as officials weigh court action.
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Trumen
Abe Toft Hartley
Denham
Wntch
Lewis
President weighs atomic energy spending for defense and peacetime goals
The article discusses projected current expenditures for atomic energy development, including weapons and civilian uses. It notes possible later special appropriations for a hydrogen bomb and security measures, with speculation on the President's decision before February 15 as Lilienthal steps down as AEC chairman.
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United States
David Lilienthal
AEC
Mouse Meets Doom in Murfreesboro Store Oddity
In Murfreesboro Tennessee, Wrather kept a bizarre pet mouse that reportedly frightened a mantis and sang a tune about a purple canary. The curious scene involved a small brown mouse in a store, described with quirky detail by the observer.
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Murfreesboro
Tenn
Wrather
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