Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Headland Honored
H. M. Weems Jr of Headland recently initiated into Sigma Pi Sigma the honorary physics fraternity at the University of Alabama. Members are selected for special interest in physics and scholastic averages. A separate note mentions a Thursday meeting at 7 p.m. and urges attendance by all members. A local accident report states Burnice Grady Godwin, 43, of Dothan route two, is hospitalized after his motor scooter struck the rear of a parked truck on South Oates Street and he is listed as resting comfortably. A Houston County civil court term will begin at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow with Judge Theodore Jackson presiding. A humorous item notes a dropped phone call investigation as officers search for a lost log touch and wait for a report of the missing item.
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Headland Toute
H. M. Weems, Jr
Headland
Sigma Pi Sigma
The
Universe of Alabama
Farnity
Burnice Grady Godwin
Dothan
Prasier - Bills Hospital
Railroads Seek Freight Rate Hike Across Several Goods
The nation’s railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve a percentage increase in freight rates to offset higher costs for fuel and supplies. If approved, the hike would apply to most freight, with six exceptions including fresh fruits vegetables lumber and more. The proposal targets a rise of about 9.47 billion annually and outlines specific per unit increases for various categories. A second item notes a Masonic calendar notice for Dothan Ledge 466 meeting at 7:20 p.m.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Commission
Dothan Ledge
Teele
Orrey, Brown
Crossroady
Lawe
Teenager Recovers Appetite After Hadacol Aid
Sara Loraine Beck of Alabama describes drastic improvement after using Hadacol. Once unable to eat or sleep, she regained strength and gained weight following Hadacol treatment.
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Sara Loraine
Alabama
Loraine
Aung
Jane
Fundown
Lok
Sienny
Lana Corporation
Changes In Lineup For Library Board Announced By City
City Commission altered the Houston Memorial Library Board to comply with State rules. Seven members had served. three appointees Raymond Spann Mrs Bennett and Mrs Johnson given one year terms ending Sept 30 1951. C S Lewis named for two year term ending Sept 30 1952 and Mrs W F Newton for four years ending Sept 30 1954. County appointees Mrs R B Christmas and Mrs Worrack considered for reappointment with terms ending 1953 and 1954 respectively.
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Houston Memorial Library
Raymond Spann
C. Bennett
Lehman Johnson
C. S. Lewis
W. F. Newton
Spann
Bennett
Johnson
Guardsmen Enter Hation's Service
Hundreds of Wiregrass National Guardsmen of the Alabama Mississippi division enter Federal service. The 1st Division includes Company B and Headquarters Company, 200th Infantry with a public welcome in Dothan. Festivities include formation at 4 pm, local entertainment, speeches, a barbecue, and a public dance.
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Alaparma
Mississippi
Dothan
200Th Infantry
HD Club Meeting Schedule Changes
Houston County Home Demonstration Club notices announce postponements for nine Hicks Beulah and Webb club meetings originally set for January 18 now moved to January 22 with specified hostesses. A February 19 leadership meeting for club presidents and officers will be held at the home agent's office to plan 1951 work. the leader training on food preservation, slated for January 25, is postponed to January 29.
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Austen
Misa Fran Mallette
Hicks - Beplahend Webb
T. B. Brackin
Hicks
Wyatt Gemble
Webb
Houston County Home Demonstration Club
County Council
Em County Council
Accident Victims In Ardila Area Unchanged
R C Hall of Dothan remains in fair condition after a Sunday accident near Ardila. Allan Kelley of Dothan, also hurt in the crash, is reported in good condition but recovering from head and internal injuries after the car they rode in overturned several times. The wreck occurred when the vehicle rolled during the afternoon.
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R. C. Hall
Dothan
Ardila
Allan Kelley
Matt
Area Man Missing Pfc Lecius W Hughes Reported Missing
Defense Department reports Area Man Pfc Lecius W Hughes missing in action in Korea area. Son of Mrs Addie B Hugh Pot route fottr. Verification and details follow with official status.
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Lecius W. Hughes
Addie B. Hugh Pot Route Fottr
Defense Department
Byres Becomes Carolina Chief
Former Secretary of State James F. Byres became the South Carolina governor today, urging stern action against Red China or withdrawal of American troops from Korea. James, the diplomat who shaped policy toward Russia, rejected the counsel of fear that such measures would provoke war with the Soviets.
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Garry McCarthy
Columbia
James F. Byres
South Carolina
Red China
Amercan ‘Rons
Koren
Jyrnes
Russia
Freeholder
Govern London
America
Europe
Kenheath
Strom ‘Thurmond
Texas
Droge
Byrnes
Feavin
Asia
Truman
Byrnes Ilsol
South
State House
Unite’ Ed
China
Byres
Gerean
Spain
Bax
Korea
Isola- Hanlem
Hiroshina
United People
End of 3-36s First Hop From U S To England
London reports the 3-36s completed their first leg from Texas to England as part of a long-range bomber flight. Five of the six ships, with crews, arrived at a British airfield after departing Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, Texas. The mission showcases the U S strategic air buildup and potential basing in Europe amid global tensions.
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Carswell Air West
Fort Worth
Tex
Meade
U.S. Third Air Division
Texan
Legic Air Command
Texas
England
O Donnell Returns To U S For Vital Air Force Command
Gen Emmett Rosy reports O Donnell will reassume his old post leading the expanding strategic air command at a California base. The transfer follows Brig Gen Briggs replacing Maj Gen McClure in a separate command shift. No casualty explanation given.
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Tokyo
Emmett
Rosy
Sueerman
Donimore
Ioral
Ae East Air Force
Bo Bomber Command
Briggs
Bean
Robert B. McClure
Clark Rufine S
U. S
Burglaries Probed At Baxter's Shoe Store and Carol's
Police investigate two burglaries on North Foster Street after Sunday night thefts. Carol's storefront suffered a forced window entry and clothing stock stolen, Baxter's Shoe Store had a side door entry with hinges torn, losses totaling about $87.
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Baxter's
Carol's
Foster Street
Carel's
Houston Medicos Register In Draft
Royston County medical men were registered yesterday in the second medical draft under 50 years of age. The group includes physicians dentists and veterinarians. Two already on active duty are Dr Henry Hicks Navy dentist and Dr C R Rackley Reserve veterinarian.
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Royston County
Selective Service Board
Henry Hicks
U.S. Navy
C. R. Rackley
Truman Seeks $97.5 Billion Foreign Aid Budget
President Truman proposes 97,481,000,000 in cash for foreign aid without a breakdown. Critics, including Byrd and Dr Vernon G. Davison, caution on defense and economic cuts. The plan, retroactive to January 1, faces Congress as discussions grow over defense spending and Fair Deal measures.
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Europe
Truman
Byrd
Vernon G. Davies
Congress G. Davison
Baptist Church
Howard College
Christian Treiniog
Ala
Bama
Esa
Idocament
FERC
Eight Enlist Here In Army Air Force Recruiters Report
Two veterans and several recruits have enlisted in the Army and Air Force. The recruiting officers named Billy C. Davit and Tim Vaterana as involved in the process at the local station.
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Army
Air Force
Army End Air Force
Cruiter
Tim Vaterana
Billy C. Davit
Bank robber paroled by board corrected and returned to prison
MONTGOMERY AP The convicted bank robber Fontaine King, paroled after an apparent error by the Pardon Parole Board members Bill Drinkard and Glen Vinson, was ordered back to prison three days after his release. King, sentenced in 1949 for the $324,000 State National Bank holdup in Falkville Alabama, was arrested in Cincinnati two days later and sent back to Morgan County for a 15 year term.
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Montgomery
Bill Drinkard
Glen Vinson
Fontaine
King
State National Bank of
Falkville
Ala
Wholesale Coffee Prices Rise Across Brands
New York report notes wholesale prices for roasted coffee advancing by 11 to 12 cents per pound across several brands including Maxwell House Bitsy Yuban Sanka Beechnut and Savarin. Distributors cite government purchases and higher green coffee costs as the main factors.
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New York
Alent
Maxwell House
Bitsy
Yuban
Sanka
Beechnut
Savarin
Parole Board Frees Noted Prisoners Amid Turnout
The Alabama Parole Board released several inmates including Lt Bell, Joe Vernon, Paul Martoccia, Clyde Baker, and Evie Moody amid a controversial mass clemency tied to a closing of the administration. Vernon was electrocuted later. Baker was briefly paroled then reinstated. Martin and Mosley also received pardons for prior crimes.
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Bell
Joe Vernon
Bennie Montgomery
Birmingham
Vernon
Paul Martoccia
Daytona Beach
Fla
Martoccia
George Goatley
Mobley
Drinkard
Vinson
Folsom
Bors
Parole Board
Burns Prove Fatal To Blakely Man
Blakely special report: McGowan died in a local hospital early today from burns received last night when his clothes caught fire while lighting a hot water heater at his home. He had returned from the automotive shop where he worked. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Emmett Smith and a son Bates McGowan, plus four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. with Dr. W. J. Dibble officiating and interment in Blakely Cemetery.
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Blakely
McCowan
Genere Bume
Pam
McGowan
Emmett Smith
Bates McGowan
W. A. McGowan
Laurel Hil
Thad McGowan
Dothan
Cliff B McGowan
T. F. McGowan
Taylorville
T. W. Snell
W. 3. Dibble
Blakely Cemetery
Livestock prices and receipts at southern markets
Livestock reports from Thomasville Montgomery and New York show cattle, calves, and hog totals at major Georgia plants with steady to higher hog prices. Cattle and calves move strong with mixed weights, while hogs command 18 to 20 dollars per hundredweight and futures quote commodity prices in cotton markets.
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Dothan
New Orleans
Cotton Poultr' Air Force
Colton
Atlanta
Raymond Robison
Georgia
Air Force
Charles Mr. McGowan
S. Nowell
Wea
Ant Karola
Southerland
Ashford
Asa J. Tice
Napier Field
Lamar John
Ara
Fryers
Gon of
Buddy Minton
Sa Sar
Aif Velati Nts
Mostiy Cone
Thomasville
Albany
Columbog
Moultrie
Enéea
Montgomery (Ap
Mkt. News Inc
Union Stock Yards
Abelly Conners
Recreation Center USO weekend use proposed by ASAF
A City Commission recommendation seeks leasing Dothan center to Servite Ory for USO weekend use. ASAF, led by two city presidents, has run Camp Ruckst personnel since last summer. USO renewed by seven partners including Jewish Welfare Board YMCA Catholic service Fee Traveler's Aid and Shows Inc. The unit will be operated by USO and funded accordingly.
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Dothanee
Keatiary
Servite Ory
ASAE
Jet Vic Citb
Mints Iban
Camp Ruckst
USO
National Jewish Welfare ‘Board
YMCA
Shows, Inc
Obituary notice for Ne Walser aixignitt and family
Services for Ne Walser aixignitt were held this afternoon at their home in Calemsble. Survived by three children Foy C J.D. and Bay borastguters and two others, the German and Pauline Ger raigham attended. The event honored the late Mrs Walser with relatives present.
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Tunera
Walser Aixignitt
Germania
Foy C
J.D
Bay Borastguters
Raigham
Horne
Calemsble
Officer's Curiosity Leads To Arrest
City patrolman Leo Stokes became furious when a man driving a 1950 Indiana automobile with a license plate drive up to a service station and ordered 60 cents worth of gas. The youth admitted stealing the car and a pistol from a pilot in Rept, Mich.
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Leo Stokes
Automol
Indiana
Jocel
Dick Lee
Pilot
Rept
Mich
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