Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass recounts school events and local news from Dothan and surrounding counties. It mentions measles causing a late Christmas party, post office receipts rising in 1948, notaries and appointments by state officials, hydro electric dam talk, church revival plans, changes in local officers, and a sheriff’s deputy arrest in a breach case.
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Biskely
Echos
Wes
Pacares
Thay
Turkish Premier Resigns Amid Turmoil and Protests
ANKARA AP Premier Hasan Saka submits resignation as violent opposition forces demand change over Turkey's mounting costs and escalating crisis. Cabinet dissolves as party shifts and speculation places Hilmi Üren as potential successor amid broader political upheaval.
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Ankara
Hasan Saka
Tday
Aeides
Turkey
Sigadil
Isnet Inenu
Hilml Uren
People
Arly Jand
Ate
Premet Resep
Peker
Saka
Poops
Lake
Mikiak
Jein
J M Sims To Head Marianna Chamber Of Commerce
J M Sims elected president of the Marianna Jackson County Chamber of Commerce succeeding H C Harris who becomes first vice president. C C Brown named second vice president and James M Gillis treasurer. Ray B Beall chosen secretary manager. Frank Hudnall and Olie Padgett elected directors to fill war council seats. Ben Barnes chairs committee for annual meeting details and year’s work planning.
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Marianna
J. Bidime
Marianna-Jackson County
Frank G. Duthm
C. Hartisan
Ben ¥. Barnes
Fragmented OCR Note on Delegation and Medians
A garbled OCR note references delegation, three joint animal medians, and a cantor figure. It mentions Rik Bunche and maps to a discussion of Grgensy of the Nils and the necessity of rich WE. It also notes informal messages among participants.
Lions Club Plans Tacky Party For Members And Wives
Ind Pothon Lions Chip organized a tacky party for next Thursday night for Lions Club members and wives, canceling the regular meeting. Howell Hampton led a musical program by high school band students Conte Hill Rey Jane Smith Wallace Scarbrough Pilly Pippin Bally Gregory. Cavan Crunk resigned amid move to Albania. new members and committee appointments were decided.
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Ind Pothon Lions Chip
Rewlar Hon
Lion Howell Hampton
Ctu
Albania
Peanut Acreage Allotments Expected By February 1
PMA officer Jesse A Culbrath says acreage allotment details will be ready by early February. County farmers in Houston consider the timing crucial as committees review data from nearby counties and prepare a county plan.
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PMA
Jesse A. Culbrath
Houston County
Nearston County
Wil
Auburn
Ftee
Dow
Ib Agfenko
Raymers
Tax policy and budget outlook in early 1945
A fragmented text discusses bipartisan tax policy, Truman's spending, and the budget outlook. It highlights concerns over increases in taxes if revenues lag, Congress funding beyond revenues, and the likely delay of major decisions until May or June as the government plans next year’s spending near 553 million dollars or more.
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Truman
Mand Admanisration
Roaby Becomes Livelihood for Birds in Maine
Roaby, known for his hobby of raising birds, turned to livestock after an accident endangering his farming. The flock grew from two birds to dozens as mating pairs increased to about 108. A Chicago hotel adds baby-sitting services for guests while a man travels to a convention. A violent incident and a disk harrow accident are reported with injuries.
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Roaby
Jafprey
Everett D. Binenam
Bigham
Community awards honor Lew and praise Wiregrass progress
A large crowd at the Kivana meeting approved Lew for the community service cup amid cheers for local leaders. Senator Hardwick lauded the Wiregrass area’s agricultural gains and stressed open competition and freedom in politics, church, and education.
Coast Guard aids flood relief in Demopolis as 40 families evacuated
Coast Guard crews assisted in Demopolis to evacuate 40 families marooned by floodwaters from the Tombigbee. Some households reached upper floors while none were reported in danger. The Eighth District in New Orleans dispatched 10 boats and 23 men after Red Cross request, amid record river readings and rising flood levels.
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Demopolis
Coast Guard
Heren
Mabama
Frank T. Colesa
Mo‘pile
Eighth Coast Guard
New Orleans
Atlanta
Red Cross
One Man Bear Creek Ruler Defies State
In Bear Creek Alabama police chief Warren Miller, 21, in effect declares he will not obey state limits on speed. The state legislature faced a complaint from the Alabama Montarist Association over alleged heavy fines and aggressive enforcement aimed at Florida-bound motorists. The town, with two stores and 100 residents, reportedly enforces a 10 mph speed limit with a claim of policing outsiders. The AMA urged revocation of the town charter to remove Miller from power.
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Birmingham
Upi
Bear Creek
Ala
Entre Sista
von Muller
Miller
Hub Gutharniye
Measles Epidemic Appears In State
Montgomery AP reports the State Health Department warning of a measles epidemic in Alabama. Dr BD Gill notes 69 cases last week, up 129 from the prior week, the largest since April 1944. Immune globulin is free from county health departments but parents are advised to consult physicians. Tuscaloosa county leads with 95 cases, followed by Etowah 7 and several counties with smaller figures.
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Montgomery
Siste Health Department
Alabama
BD. G Gill
Tuscaloosa County
Etowah
Price O
Jefferson
Greene
Btount
Hale
Chambers
DeKalb and Wilcox
Snake kills hen in Australia after snake enters crop
A man in Gympie Queensland Australia reports his hen died after a small snake forced its head through the crop and the bird had swallowed the intruder. The snake was found dead inside the hen as well.
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Sydney
Gympie
Queensland
Aus
Tralian
Death notices for Wiregrass servicemen and relatives
The obituary list covers Private David Judah, Donald Roney, Second Lieutenant Charles Smith, and Private First Class Bill Clark, detailing their service, death in action, and forthcoming or held services. Surviving family members and local organizations such as the Hartford Nabcosd Guard, American Legion Post 142, and Chester R Vickery Post No. 32 will participate in honors.
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David
Hartford
David @ quien
American Legion Post
Hartford Masonic Lodge
Mosed Mra
Marvin Judah
Geneva
Barbore Ann Judsh
Tennestwe
Louie McKandle
Mra
Whrehae] Sporn
Jartord
Torre Brathey
Wilbur
Uni
John E. Smith
Molvern
C. C. Metcalf
Slocombrauléwo
Frank Register
Tampa
H. Smith
Sloamp Ronte
O. T
J. B. Smith
Boil
Dothan
Pfc
Bill W
Clark
Ste
Bill Wilburn Clark
Germany
Johnson Payoral
Chanel. Inc
Coca Cola
Larry Wileburn
William J. Clare
Graceville
Woodrow Clark
Benning
Howard
Carmel Clark
Marion Clark
U. S. Army
Fort Jackson
Horace
Ray Clark
Gracewile
A Johnson
C E
Ham
Yampa
R. G. Hardy
Lakeland
Ela
Eva Pearl Clark
Chester R Vickery
Government costs to rise as citizens demand more services
He warned that government spending will increase in coming years as people press for broader and greater services at federal, state, and local levels. The speaker cited a study summarized by State Sen Owens on the rising cost of governance. After his remarks, Wilson praised Lee and urged action at home, joking with Mrs. Lee about the role of the cop.
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Charles J. Owens
Senate Committee On Ensies
Wilson
Lee
Jonah
Last Pecan Auction Held At Marianna
The twelfth and last pecan auction of the season was held January 1 at the Farmers Trading Panthere. About 200,000 pounds of pecans were moved through the market with an estimated total value around 38,000 dollars. No. 4 Stuart pecans topped the sale at 10 cents, with other grades listed and seedlings priced accordingly.
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Marianna
Panthere
MacMinnon
Han
Stuarts
Protseberg
van Demans
Sath Mimon
Montgomery
Union Stock Yards
Aorling Jeniebt
Alrang
Sinuy
Manly
Camellia Shows Planned in Florida and Alabama
Three Camellia shows scheduled for this weekend in Tallahassee and Pensacola Florida and Mobile Alabama. Pensacola event at Mitchell Motor Company showroom on Saturday 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. The event marks the Likt annual Pensacola Camellia Show by the Men’s Camellia Club of Pensacola. Alabama Men’s Camellia Society to meet Sunday March 18 at Admiral Hemsnes Hotel. Members contacted through local camellia clubs or society board director Marc S Cannon.
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al ‘Talllabasore
Pensacola
Florida
Mobile
Alabama
Mitchell ‘Motor Company
Camellia Club of
Alabama Men's Camellia Society
Admiral Hemsnes
Ie Club
Rep Siate Society
Greenville
Camellia Clube
Wm. B. McGhee
Georgia Governor Vows Cautious Budget With Tax Referendum
Georgia Governor Talmadge warns against large fixed appropriations without new taxes. He cites a 108 million cap, calls for a contingent budget, and urges a referendum before any revenue is spent. He stresses responsibility if Legislature enacts the 108,100,008 appropriation, promising accountability.
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Georgina Edgestian Association
Talmadge
Hanidy
Georgia
Henca
Goverrnor
State of the Republic
Talmadee
Sand T
Tal
Madge
Mitledgeville State Hospital
Tnsane
State Forestry Department
Charges Reflect Confusion in State Department Case
Fragmentary text shows mention of individuals named Reembers and Indeteroun accused in a State Department matter. One person denied involvement and sought confidentiality. Another line references a separate indictment. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Local Civic Drive Seeks Community Support in Dothan
In a fragmented note from Houston County, residents are urged to contribute at a downtown booth and participate in a countywide contact campaign. Officials promise updated details as plans unfold for citizen outreach and event coordination.
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Hougian County
Marsh of Dimes
Dothan
Dye County
Hog Market Steady As Meat Quotes Vary Across Plants
The hog market remained steady with composite quotes at eight plants for soft pork delivering mix prices. Montgomer y market notes show cattle and hogs with earnings and weight-based price ranges, including calves and slaughter values, while Friday activity remained steady in many categories.
Held For Murder Negro Declared Insane Inmate At Mount Vernon
J B Sanders, a Houston County Black man, was indicted for first degree murder in the death of Lucile Patterson, 42, his estranged wife. Circuit Court records show physicians found him mentally incompetent to stand trial and transfer to Mount Vernon for observation where authorities report he is now and was at the time of the death.
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J. B. Sanders
Houston County
Mount Verna
Sanders
Lucile Patterson
Mount Vernon
Time To Turn In Reports Time To Turn In Reports
PMA says tomorrow is the last day for performance reports under the Agricultural Conservation Association program. Culbreath notes farmers with conditional approvals for exaction of building practices have not filed reports. County staff will begin processing applications Monday for payments.
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Agricultural Conservation Association
Houston
PMA
Jesse A. Gulbreth
Aol
Culbeeth
Governor Folsom seeks bond for rural road program
Alabama Governor James Folsom, proposing a bond issue similar to a prior plan, would seek legislative approval to fund a rural road program of paved mail routes. The plan, cost and specific allocations were not disclosed, with hearings set for March, April, and May on related education and pension matters as part of a statewide campaign.
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Montgomery
Folsom
Wehway
Alabama
James Folsom
Marsh
Athet Tecammiendaziine Folsom
Legisiamre Wen
D Folsom
Cegilig
Nephers
Waggy
Heart Disease Dominates Houston Death Toll Report
The county records reveal heart disease as a leading cause of mortality with hundreds of deaths last year. Other noted causes include cerebral hemorrhage, motor vehicle incidents, homicides, tuberculosis, influenza, rheumatic fever, and various diseases of the circulatory and respiratory systems.
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Fouston County
Ee Perton
4-H Contests Offer Prizes Across Many Topics
Assistant County Agent Rudder announced a program detailing four 4-H contest phases. Each phase offers prizes from silver medals to all expense trips, college scholarships, and other awards. Complete rules and entry details are available from Rudder.
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Rudder
Fragmentary War Report Mentions Tientsin Shelling and Provinces
Incomplete extract notes number 16 and a Tientsin council delegation alleging five provinces under a named group, plus reference to heavy shelling and a warehouse district. Mentions beds, a building district, and absence of known casualties at the Astor House and Leopold building.
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Chia
Tientsinery Council
Peon
EU Tengamiman
Peipira
Tien Roots
Leopold
New Orleans Cotton Prices Steady Across Markets
New Orleans and New York trade notes show prices steady at noon with declines limited by weekend quiet. Buyers were active in the afternoon amid mild declines from yesterday’s levels as market watchers report center bale rates near previous close.
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New Orleans
Cottos
Haudasae
New Fork Corton Y
New York
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