Russia May Get Spitzbergen Base
Oslo reports Norway would consider a Soviet base in Spitzbergen with joint defense and economic talks. The move hinges on approval from the United States Britain Denmark France the Netherlands Sweden Japan and Italy of the 1920 treaty stayed intact or revised to permit military use as a regional security link. The discussion follows Molotov’s request to renegotiate defenses and economic interests on the Arctic island chain near the North Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knut Ramberg
Oslo
Russia
Artic Spitzbergen
United States
Britain
Storting
V. M Molotov
Spitzbergen
Molotov
North Pole
Norway
Denmark
France
Netherlands
Sweden
Japan
Italy
Moscow
Social Professional Workers Council Report From Directors
A report from the board of directors of the newly organized Houston County Social and Professional Workers Council was presented by Dr. W. T. Buskett at the council's monthly meeting. The document proposed renaming the council, outlined core aims to interpret services, coordinate efforts, foster personal contacts, address social needs, and establish a formal organizational structure with officers and committees. The Rev. E. Tipton Carroll serves as president, with Miss Bernice King and Mrs. Blondell Garrett among officers and directors. numerous community members from welfare, education, and social services attended, with no change in meeting time or place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Soci
W. T. Buskett
Barman
Burkett
Professional Workers’ Council
E. Tipton Curoll
Blondell Garrett
Bessie Mallory
C. L. Cullins
Harry N. Scott
Jack Parsons
Bruce Flurry
Rov. Tivinson
Ageistant Corey
Mere Blandell Garret
Mose
Fo Thorn Carroll Dan
Fragmentary notice yields no clear event
A garbled text fragment lists scattered names and phrases with no coherent report. Entities and places are unreadable, offering no verifiable event, date, or outcome to summarize.
Unclear OCR leads to shaky headline
Fragmentary text outlines a past week event involving resignations and a foreign minister in Paris. Mentions Soviet, Russia, defense of a person, and a seven member meeting. Entities and specifics are garbled and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
Farmer Regains 20 Lbs Taking Retonga Health Claim
A farmer from Ruste recounts severe indigestion and heartburn with constipation and sleepless nights. After taking Retonga, he reports restored appetite, better digestion, and improved sleep. he calls Retonga the finest medicine he has known and notes availability at Cash Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
stAdy
National Defense Merger Plans Face Senate Review
Policy proposals seek integrated operation of Army Navy and Air Force under a National Defense Secretary with separate service secretaries reporting to the President. A War Council would include the service heads, while a National Security Resources Board and Central Intelligence Agency are proposed. Congress may later debate the scope of civilian control and cabinet structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Separte
Army
Navy
Air Force
Defense Secretary
Forrestal
Patterson
Oo Caunel
National Defense
National Security Resources Board
Central Intelligence Agency
He Lever
Secretary For
Aseneyvding
Ve Ch. Ser
RSD
Lepistamom Oto Resen
Aroand
Public Notice of Property Sale And Related Court Proceedings
A fragmented notice summarizes a public sale order and related legal actions. It references permits, a foreclosure or mortgage sale process, and involvement of named individuals and entities in Newton area real estate matters. The document outlines liquidation terms, dates, and official adjudication details from a local court.
Prison Terms Upheld For Safe Crackers By Florida Court
Florida State Supreme Court upheld five year prison terms for three men convicted of cracking a Sunda School safe at Orlando First Presbyterian Church. The three men, George Williams, A. C. Carlton, and Dan Stucks, were found in possession of 157 dollars and arrested in connection with the theft. Their appeals claimed the charges were based on warrantsless searches and circumstantial evidence, but the court denied them in a close three to two decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Orlando
State Supreme Court
Orange County Criminal Court
George Williams
A.C. Carlton
Dan Stucks
Orlands First Presbyterian Church
Williams
Sto¢ke
Carlton
Twe
Hill And Sparkman Back Merger Plans
Senators Hill and Sparkman of Alabama pledged support for President Truman’s Army unification plan. They predicted congressional approval and believed the proposal would be taken up without delay and passed, boosting leadership and coordination for the armed services. The pair, active in Senate committees, expressed optimism about the merger’s potential benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hill and Sparkman
Alabama
Truman
Army
Nia
Beth
Hil
Ad- Nahisivation
Hull
Red Service
Senate
Congress
Sparkman
How to Catch and Keep a Husband Advice Column
A long, fragmentary excerpt offers a moralizing guide on winning and sustaining a husband. It frames the wife as the active listener and caregiver, urging patience, feeding his needs, and transforming herself into his habit to secure companionship and posterity.
Tobin Discusses Far East Policy At Dothan Rotary
In a lecture for the Dothan Rotary Club, Mr Tobin warned against appeasement of Russian influence in China and urged patient, firm action to secure peace in the Far East. He linked reactor age science and agriculture to broader international balance and praised American farm methods and evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
China
Russia
Moscow
T. V. Soong
Josef Stalin
Outer Mongolia
Soviet Union
Port Arthur
Darien
U.S
Byrnes
Air Tobin
Brankling Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Tubin
Tristed
Marshell
Mr .Tobin
Dothan
Georgia Governor Talmadge clash over state authority and press briefings
The article reports Talmadge defending state sovereignty against federal overreach, asserting the General Assembly as the only authority to name a governor while disputing federal intervention. It notes his remarks on state rights, the role of the legislature, and his plan to halt press conferences at 10 AM and 2 PM. It mentions Charles Ro Redwine as state revenue commissioner and deposits in state accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan
Talmadge
Flettalas
Dhe Minhedun
Henry
Kowa
Hess
Justice of the Peace
State General Assembly
United States
Legisature
Charles Ro Redwine
Atlanta
Veteran Re-Enlists Three-Year Army Air Force Term
John T. Myers, veteran of four years in the Army, re enlisted yesterday for three years in the Army Air Force. He will begin with the Air University and be stationed at Tyndall Field in Panama City. Recruiters say the direct commission deadline for the Army has been extended to March 34, to be processed at Seventh Army headquarters in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Myers
Army
Army Air Force
Tody, Myers
The
Air University
Tyndall Field
Panama City
Seventh Army
Atlanta
Alabama State Liquor Board Defends Stock Levels
Dr. Ray argued monopoly states receive fair liquor distribution and that Alabama stock compares favorably with others. He noted distilleries faced retailer pressure yet aided Alabama, and cited Toomey as likely agreeing with the statement alongside Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ray
Alabama
Toomey
State Monopoly Liquor Association
Ray
Himself
Lee
March of Dimes campaign in Houston County boosts drive
About 750 people are linked to the drive as letters draw responses and checks. The county chapter reports exhausting its quiz funds at around 4000 dollars to treat 30 polio cases locally. A home talent play and the President’s Ball at the Dothan Country Club fundraise, with proceeds supporting local needs. Tickets cost 2.40 per couple. Howell Hamptons Southernares to provide music. One half of the money stays in the donor’s county to refill local treasuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
The
National Foundation
Dothea Pilot Club
Cikw
Stoay
Eagle
Dothan Country Club
Merrills
Dothen
Cad
Northcutt’s Drug
Howell Hamptons Southernares
March of Dimes
Churchill style call for world government groups Europe unity
A printed policy statement urges urgent action to unite nations and create a world government. It proposes Europe as a regional group under the United Nations and favors forming large political units like the Pan American Union, the British Commonwealth, and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, with ties to the USSR and USA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Europe
Pan Armercan Union
British Commonwealth
Uraiun
United Europe
United Nations
U.S. A
Who's Your Repair Man Capable Honest Dealer Ad
Mr Brown of Dutchat offers over 25 years of experience with Chrysler and Plymouth autos. He checks cars on arrival and again on completion to ensure proper repairs. Bring your car in today for minor or major repairs and trust a shop that prides itself on doing the job correctly the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Duthat
Antoe
Chrysler
Plymouth
Brown
Wright's Safety Service Your Chrysler Plymouth Dealer
Wright's Safety Service is a Chrysler Plymouth dealer located on South Oates. Phone number 258 is listed for inquiries and service appointments.
Adrian Towns Dies at 60 in Dothan Home
Adrian D. Towns 60 died at his home 311 Headland Avenue yesterday afternoon after a long illness. He lived in Dothan 20 years, formerly with J C Penney. He was a Baptist Church member, Shriner and Mason. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at the residence Rev A D Zbinden officiating. Burial Beulah cemetery Ward Wilson directing. Survived by wife, a son I D Towns Mobile, three brothers, several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers listed with honorary names included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian D. Towns
Headland Avenue
Mr. Towns
Dothan
J. C. Penney Co
Civil Service Job Openings Announced Examinations
R L Allen local secretary of the Civil Service Commission announced openings for clinical psychologist training specialist and junior administrative technician. Salaries range 4149 to 7102 for psychologist 3397 to 5905 for trainer and 2644 for JAT. Written test required for JAT no test for others. Apply by Feb 4 for trainer Feb 11 for JAT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Allen
Civil Service Commission
Allen
Dethan
Livestock receipts weaken as hogs lead weakness in regional markets
In Alabama Georgia and Florida markets, receipts reach 9 25 cattle 24 50 calves and 7 000 hogs with hogs mostly steady to higher in early Midwest reports. Prices show mixed changes across weight ranges from light 90 120 pounds to heavy over 400 pounds while cattle and calves trend weak to steady near week’s end.
Cattle and Hog Prices Mixed in Weekly Market Report
Week's receipts about 2,099 cattle with slaughter cattle weak to 50 lower. stockers steady. Calves market weak to 50 lower. good and choice calves 18.00-23.00, butcher calves 18.00-21.00, culls to 9.00. Hogs sat through week steady to strong. 100-199 lbs 18.75-19.25, 140-160 lbs 17.23-18.25, 120-140 lbs 14.00-14.50, sow prices 17.00-18.00, 180-300 lbs 18.00, 300-500 lbs 17.00.
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Thomasville
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Thomas
Ville
Tifton
Dethan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Chicago
USDA
Montgomery
Mkt. News Soc
Probation Denied for Two Negro Defendants in Court
Aaron Brown and Charles Edward McCray, both Negro, were denied probation yesterday before Judge D C Haystead. Brown received a two year sentence for second degree burglary dated January 8 in circuit court, while McCray got a two year term for grand larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Brown
Charles Edward McCray
D. C. Haystead
Brown
McCray
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Acers
Social, Professional Workers Council
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Guth
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Coun Ree
Ferenc Seewd
Senghati
Hooper
Nenni
Berdis
Audiet
Satie
Tosa
A. J. Smilie
la Paz
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Bureclosure Sale
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Office of Trade
Frafone
Moeodog
Mt Hoehway
Lenet
Prialyl
Luan
Ike Atelone
Jan Sa
Dis
Poe
Tate
Annie HL
Newton
Sal Fay
le Cea
Nave
Bebe
Annie EH
Newton W. FF
Newton Vara O, Newton
Florida
Hill and
New Orleans
Alford Brown
L. F. Brabham
William Lynn
Alton Lynch
Grady Watford
W. B. Griffin
Powell Woodham
Lannie Cain
Thomas Underwood
H. H. Ader
D. H. Allen
Harden
Vicks VA
Baxter Davis
Purina
Houston Wholesale Company
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