Britain to Adopt Semi-War Status and Troop Readiness
Eisenhower outlined Britain's wartime civil economy shift and defense surge in talks with UK leaders. The plan calls for four divisions to Berlin and Vienna, plus an armored division by March, doubling arms production and expanding reservists. Budget rises from 10.08 to 12.6 billion to fund defense and wartime industry.
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By & BH
Shackford
London
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Europe
France
Low Countries
Scandinavia
Ene
Emercetcies
Lal
Shinwell
Britain
Draft Registration Starts In County By Medical Groups
Eight Houston County medical men had been registered by morning in the county's second medical draft at the Selective Service office. Two already entered service. Dr Henry Hicks, dentist, recalled to active duty in the U S Navy, and Dr B C Rackday, veterinarian, placed on active duty in the Reserve.
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Houston County
Houston, County
Keites
Tegis
Heroic Stewardess Dies Saving Baby in Philadelphia Crash
Mary Frances Housley, 24, a stewardess for National Airlines, saved ten passengers and tried to reach a four month old infant Brenda Joyce Smith before dying in a burning airliner that crashed after landing on a slush covered runway. Survivors describe her calm action as the plane struck a fence, with seven others killed and several injured.
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Philadelphia
Mary Frances
Wousler
I dl
Miss Housley
Brenda Joyce Smith
Manuola Enith
Boly Jang
Airine
Cave
Fountain City
Jacksonville
Fish
Civil Aeronautics Board
Piiot
Howell Barwick
Fig
New Alabama Governor Promises Harmony At Inauguration
Alabama's 47th governor Rex Thomas Gatton Persons took office at midnight pledging no further public office bids. He vowed harmony and governance for four years, stressing state rights and unity against Cold War tensions as National Guard troops prepared for duty.
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Rex Thomas
Montgomery
Gatton Persons
Iolay
Alabama
Persons
James E. Folsom
Public Service Commission
Fosser
Parsons
Ufe
Alaama
Jeffferson Davis
Confederacy
Vetera
National Guard
Ft Jackson
D. C
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New Houston County Board Seated With Four Members
A new Houston County board was seated this morning with four members and appointed officials. G Me Eachin of Cowatts selected as county engineer, Lee JIT of Dothan named county attorney, and Dad Adams of Napier Field as 18 percent collector. Probate Judge Albert Logue presided as ex officio chair. Robert D. Lacey’s term expired and he offered resignation, with the Board expressing appreciation for his service and noting a reemployment application as a formality.
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Revenue Tackee
Houston County
G. Me
Eachin
Cowatts
Lee Jit
Dothan
Dad Adams
Napier
de. Henry A. Parker
Aosime
Bard
Laxey
Mad Killer Nabbed By Mexican Police Ends Wide Search
Mexican police report mass murderer Bill Cook captured 800 miles south of the border in Tijuana. Chief Juan Morales of the city’s police said Cook, kidnapped two prospectors—Foreest Damron and Jim Burke of El Centro, California—who are safe. The manhunt stretched from Georgia to Minnesota, then west to Mexico, with eight murders attributed to Cook.
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Tuwuana
Bill Cook
Mexico
Tijuana
Juan Morales Kram
Tijuans
Cook
Forerest Damron
Jim Burke
el Centro
Calif
Georgia
Minnesota
Arkanane
California
Senate Ignores Folsom Appointment Fight
In Montgomery the Alabama Legislature finished a session by forming two interim committees on finance and taxation and on revision of laws after a Senate recess and a stalled reception of outgoing Governor James E. Folsom’s appointments. Gov elect Gordon Person’s expected special session to seek confirmation of his appointees was announced by Rep Noble Russell. The six senator and ten House member panels will study state finances and statutes between March 1 and the May session, with per diem pay for recess members.
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Albert Boutwet
Jefferson County
Preston Clayton
Barbour County
Tegislatute
iSatune
Allies On Offensive in Korea Recapture Three Cities
U N forces drive north on the western front recapturing Osan Kumyangjang and Chon as Fifth Air Force strikes Suwon and supports a renewed push toward Seoul. General Collins vows troops will stay and fight with new divisions and replacements joining the front while Communist resistance stiffens near Kumyangjang.
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Osan
Korea
United, Nations
Korrean
Taok
Seoul
Kumyangjang
Chon
Ere
Kumyanglang
J. Lawton Collins
Collins
Tment
Fifth Air Force
U. S. Army
National Guard
Su- Won
Youngwal
East Central
U. S
Wonju
South Korea
UN Diplomats Await China Response To Cease Fire Proposal
In Lake Success diplomats await Peiping's reply to a new UN plan aimed at halting Korean fighting and convening a Far East political conference. The bid, backed by bi nation committees and supported by the United States, seeks a ceasefire and talks on Formosa and related issues. Peiping indicated it is studying the proposal and may link talks to broader political discussions.
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Lake Success
United Nations
Carendore
Comtepty
Peiping Venirae
Aurday
Korea
Formana
Senaire
Bix Beninega Rew
U. S
Warren R. Austin
United Noo . Com
Far East
National Guard Readies For Federal Duty Across Region
National Guard units from Alabama and Mississippi prepare to enter federal service as the 20 000 strong division trains at Fort Jackson South Carolina with detachments arriving mid January. Local towns honor about 12 000 guardsmen with farewell events featuring barbecues dances and fish fries as the unit moves toward deployment under Third Army control.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Ft. Jackeson
3. C
Alexander G. Paxton
Greenville
Miss
Ft. Jackson
Third Army
Ft. McPherson
Dothan
933Rd Feta Artilery
Enterprise
Jesse F. Cheatham
Firail
W. 8. Lee, Jr
93Rd
Headland
Opelika
al Jassee
988Rd
Find Artillery
Bate ‘Talon
Elba
Geneva
Troy
Samson
Dethan
Armory Toll Arroy
Richmond Flowers
Chester R. Vickery
American Legion
National Guard
Demos Reinstate Ousted Loyalists In Alabama Third District
In Montgomery AP report, the Democratic Party reinstated four Loyalists ousted by a subcommittee investigation into election fraud. The Loyalists won a 40 to 19 vote to be seated as States’ Rights opponents remained unseated, amid internal party tensions and recall of key witnesses.
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Demos
Third District
B.C
Bud) Boswell
Geneva
Enoir
Cohsts H
M. Avercrompte
Cigieman
Abercromon
X Walk Nut
Ree
Prett
Tara
Page
Campaigns Launched For March Of Dimes Nationwide Drive
The March of Dimes subscription drive begins nationwide with local efforts in Houston County led by County Chairman J. Robert Ramsey and Dothan Service League volunteers at the booth. Residents are urged to contribute what they can, aiming for a $36 goal by January 31, while officials note the national foundation relies on gifts to support its work.
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Confcience
March of Dimes
Dothan
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Houston County
Farlier
J. Robert Ramsey
Dothan Service League
Ae Gui
Koch Found Guilty Of Murder And Sadism
In Germany Koch a 44 year old known as the Beast of Buchenwald was found guilty of murder and sadism by a German court and sentenced to life in prison. The verdict ties to crimes while Ilse the wife of the Buchenwald commandant. An American court earlier sentenced her to four years and released her on commutation. She smashed a prison window Friday night and was moved to a padded cell at Aichach Women's Prison.
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Ausburg
Germany
Koch
Buchenwald
Ilse
Sha Hes
Dachau
Tuday D. Clay
Ise
Aichach Women's Prison
Truman Urges FEPC as Part of Budget Plan
Washington—President Truman requests Congress establish a Fair Employment Practices Commission to curb discrimination against minorities in intrastate matters. The move faces stiff opposition from Southern Democrats who favor executive action rather than congressional approval.
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Washington
Prerie
Truman
FEPC
Roosevelt
Richard B. Russell
Library Begins Night Schedule
The library introduces evening hours to serve students unable to use daytime facilities. The move expands access for those needing after hours study and research.
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