Dothan Reports 1948 Fire Loss and Alarm Details
Dothan’s annual fire report shows total insured and uninsured fire loss of 972,015.75 for 1948, with 285 alarms answered. The report notes 132 false alarms, 21 hydrant streams, 108 booster streams, and 24 portable extinguishers used. Fire inspectors logged 3,197 inspections and found 363 hazards.
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Four Wiregrass Men Recruited By Army
Four Wiregrass men were enlisted in the Army and Air Forces at the Dothan recruiting station. The new enlistees include Raymond C Stanford and Edmond Dam from Geneva, Ramon M Brackin of Enterprise Route One, and Jessie Williams of Hartford Route One. Stanford and Trim joined three years in the Air Forces while Brackin and Williams chose ground forces hitch terms.
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Ramon M Brackin
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Jessie Willams
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Southern Democrats vow filibuster against anti filibuster bill
Washington AP reports Southern Democrats threaten to use the filibuster to block any floor action on Truman civil rights measures including antilynching the tax plan and fair employment practices. Sen Ellender and Sen Russell defend prolonged debate while Hayden and Morse push two thirds or majority vote end games.
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Hayden
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Terriers Walk Behind King's Funeral Carriage
Following the death of Britain's King Edward VII Caesar the wirehaired terrier was permitted to march beside the king's favorite horse directly behind the gun carriage, a somber page in the royal funeral procession.
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Edward VII
Caesar
Injunction Granted To Stop Use Of Estate Funds Contested Will
A court injunction bars the Dothan MaGome Franchise and Benevolent Association and its trustees from using about 31000 in cash and 60300 in government bonds left by the late Murphy. The order also restrains Irene Moody from profiting from two properties, while a receiver was not appointed. Trustees Tally W Renfroe and De Elison Blakey are named alongside the association.
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Appeal By Taylor In Birmingham Case Set For March 16
BIRMINGHAM AP An appeal of Sen Glen H Taylor s police court conviction was postponed to March 16 Judge George Lewas Bailes granted the delay after attorney Arthur Shores groat on motion Taylor a Democrat from Idaho was convicted May 4 for disorderly conduct while running for vice president on the Progressive ticket with Henry Wallace He was fined 50 dollars and given a 100 day suspended sentence after entering a segregated meeting of the Southern Negro Youth Congress through a door reserved for Negroes Springfield Ill UP Paul Geer angry because a bartender would not serve him a drink drove off with a truckload of beer Police arrested him
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Navy Seeks 18 Year Olds and Waves For Active Duty
Navy openings target 18 year olds for one year enlistments with options to extend or transfer to reserve later. Waves will tour Birmingham January 26 and 27 inviting unmarred high school graduates ages 20 to 30 to contact local stations. A 32 week electronics course is offered to qualified 18 year olds. recruitment notes emphasize bona fide birth certificates and standard one year enlistment qualifications. In Dothan 1918 activity summary shows 900 applicants, 472 enlisted, 372 passed recruiting tests, 88 rejected, and nearly 100 enrolled in Navy high school graduate training programs.
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Oysters Good to Eat Year Round Even in Rless Months
The notice states oysters are safe and tasty every month, including those without R, encouraging year round consumption and availability. It emphasizes continued harvest and market supply despite seasonal concerns.
Cannibalism Traced In Early Vermont Report
A late 19th or early 20th century account discusses claims of cannibalism among Iroquois and Algonquin peoples in Vermont. The piece notes alleged torture of prisoners and use of nearby tribes to exact reprisal, citing MacLeod's research and echoed authorial claims about indigenous practices.
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MacLeod
Franksville Police Plan to Help Motormen in Gas Shortage
In Frankfort Kentucky state police announce measures to aid motorists amid a gasoline shortage. Commissioner Guthrie Crowe says patrol cars will carry extra fuel to prevent drivers from running out on the road.
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Voice of Two Worlds Reveals Sleep Power System
A Los Angeles explorer known as The Voice of Two Worlds claims a Tibet derived method awakens a sleeping giant of mind and body. He says powers lie in all, work during sleep, and can boost health strength and success with a free institute offer to readers.
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