Wiregrass Electric Expansion Planned
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative in Hartford plans an expansion to alleviate service interruptions and delays affecting Houston Grove and Coffee Covington counties. Superintendent Woodham cites overloading, material shortages, tree falls, and line breaks between supply source and the distribution substation as causes. The cooperative, founded 1919 and energized 1940, has grown from 670 to about 2300 customers with average usage rising from 25 to 55 kWh per dwelling. Turn to No 7 On Page.
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Nat Faulk to Cover Alabama Legislature for The Eagle
Eagle staff writer Nat Faulk to cover the Alabama Legislature in Montgomery for the 1947 session. Faulk, executive editor and columnist, will be on hand at the sessions from Tuesday, reporting on matters affecting the Wiregrass and regrass regions.
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House Speakership To Top Interest In Legislative Session
In Montgomery the newly elected Alabama Legislature convenes a session likely dominated by the race for House speaker. Contenders Beck and Martin bid for votes while Norman could hold the balance of power, shaping a contest centered on personalities and party support as 54 of 106 seats are needed for a majority.
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Polio Fund Drive Kicks Off in Houston County Wednesday
March of Dimes campaign to raise 5000 in Houston County opens with Wishing Well display on downtown Dolan Lea Herlong and Cecil Git co chairs announce. Volunteers will collect from January 15 to 90, with dime books, home talent show January 23 and 24, and President’s Bell drive planned. Schools to distribute 12000 dime books and return filled forms to drive HQ, while 750 letters will invite county residents to donate.
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Byrnes Confident Of World Peace Through Cooperation Of Nations
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes told the Cleveland World Affairs group that he is confident lasting peace is achievable through cooperative effort among nations. He urged continued policy toward the Soviet Union while praising leaders including Vandenberg and noting U S roles in postwar diplomacy and defense. He emphasized a practical plan for international cooperation and warned against hopelessness in the peace process.
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Committee Prepares For City Primary
The committee plans to set January meetings for primary scheduling and candidate qualification. Chair James H Brenman, who announced weeks ago he would run, seeks to fill the seat he currently holds as the group weighs dates and rules for the upcoming city primary.
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Interest Runs High In Rotary World Affairs Forums
William S Davin reports lively interest at Rotary Club meetings as planners outline the first forum on world affairs. Ward stresses forum goals and the need for participation, with dates suggested for Thursday and speaking topics to be announced.
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Hell Sells Interest In Radio Station
A fragmentary report notes an entity named Hell disposing of an interest in a radio station amid unclear surrounding names and actions. Other readable bits reference persons such as Varney and Poveda in a contested or corporate context. Details, dates, and locations are not legible enough to confirm specifics.
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Dr Dovie Is Patient In Jefferson Hospital In Fair Condition
Patient Dr Dovie remains in Jefferson Hospital described as only fair. The text includes many garbled lines with uncertain details but confirms hospital stay and condition. The likely context is routine medical notes and surrounding names or places are obscured.
Four High School Boys Held For Stealing Signs
Four high school boys were detained following the theft of school safety signs. Authorities described the incident and noted ongoing investigations as campus security coordinates with local police.
Houston Couple Recall Showboat Days
Abby Tis AR reports on Mrs J McNair and her husband recalling river showboat life on the Mississippi. They spent about four years operating a showboat, her pilot license making her unique as a woman captain, and the boat stopped at every river town to perform for locals.
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Dothan Legal Group Holds Annual Meet
Dothan Legal Group gathers for its annual meeting with members and officers described. The event features remarks by president and officers and notes on committee progress, reflecting ongoing legal community activity in Dothan.
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Negro’s Leg Broken By Falling Tree
A man in Dothan sustains a broken leg when a tree falls in a hay field while he and others were collecting wood. An ambulance transports him to Dothan hospital Saturday. his current condition is listed there.
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Soil conservation funds allocated in Houston County
A notice outlines an amount of 116,679 dollars approved for Houston County soil conservation work during the 1997 program year. The document references pasture and crop care measures, pasture improvement, and related land management activities as part of the county plan.
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They Put In The Cushions And Took Out All The Fun
Hal Boyle writes about an airline cabin transformed from adventurous CAT to a dull, comfortable space. The piece reflects on lost thrill and the fading image of the airman era as the old plane becomes a quiet, utilitarian room amid routine service and polite clatter.
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