Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass News Notes
Crasies appoints Governor Fuliom staff. list includes Py Sitecist Pook for Dale County and others in Dothan and Houston County. Navy Recruiting Office to close tomorrow for a Birmingham conference. reopens Thursday at 8 am. County and state officials attend conferences with Secretary Brannan. Peanut allotments for 1950 being prepared. final application date February 15 for farmers who harvested peanuts since 1946.
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Crasies
Fuliom
Py Sitecist Pook
Jala
Price
Plackard
Dale County
Mira Luckie Willis
Dothan
Houston County
Corra Jean Harria
Houster County
Charles M. Cooper
Moul Somery
Cooper
Ue Five Reference
Serviee
Vod
NAVY
U. S Navy
Hete
Birmingham
Mun
Kear Brannan
Ava
T. J. Dumax
Negro Home
M. F
Apeaker
Secretary of Agriculture
C. F
Brannan
Court House
Jesse Culbreth
Taos
Culbroth
Knowledge of 7300 State Miners Strike in Progress
In Stamingham AP report 7300 of 10000 Ale Paso Union miners strike. Five additional coal mines shut down while United States Steel and Tennessee Coal Iron and others idle. U S Steel store ends credit to striking miners upon demand for payment. Three May sittce Jas 1.
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Stamingham
John L. Lewis
Idin
Ale Paso Union
Industtal
Ines
Tenneraee Coal
Iron and Aallene Co
U. S. Steel
Union Supply Co
U.S. Steere
Ubelz
Army widens promotions for Negro soldiers as orderes push equality
Washington AP reports the Army is moving toward equal treatment and opportunity by broadening the promotion index for Negro soldiers, with top commanders instructed by Pentagon to assign more Negro personnel to 192 specialties, including some combat roles. The policy, praised by officials, aims to end exclusive white advancement paths and enforce the new spirit from Secretary of Defense.
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Washington
Army
Pentagon
Geay
Houston County
Burglars Fail Second Break-In At Ashford High School
Police report an attempted break in at Ashford High School after a prior successful burglary. Deputy Eldridge Cameron notes a lunchroom window screen was found damaged and a quantity of food products reported disturbed. Burglars entered through a window in the principal’s office and stole $19 before this second incident was discovered yesterday morning.
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Ashford High School
Houston
Eldridge Cameron
Cameron
FEPC Bill Faces Delays as Lawmakers Seek Action
In a heated session 14 votes backed fast action on the anti discrimination FEPC bill. Chairman Sabatth of the ruling committee warned of an immediate audience with the President to push for a vote. The bill would create a Federal Employment Practices Commission to enforce fair hiring for Negroes and others, with author Rep Powell of New York pledging to press for swift passage amid party maneuvering.
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Sabatth
Rulen Committes
Mewsmen
FEPC
Rap
Powell Dny
Degea
Powell
Pension benefit changes discussed in House and Senate
The article discusses minimum and maximum Social Security retirement benefits under current law and proposed House changes. It notes potential increases to $28 and $0 for those already drawing, and gradual rises for newer beneficiaries, with officials predicting Senate alignment or modification. It cites Truman’s State of the Union call for broader coverage and larger benefits, and remarks by Senator Martin on private pension plans and payroll deduction concerns.
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George
D-Gi
Finance Committee
Dunkin
R-Cole
Senate
House
Union
Morsage
Truman
Pri
Ford Motor Company
Marti
R-Pa
Nance Committee
Martin
Dmartin
New Orleans Cotton Prices Mixed as Futures Quiet
New Orleans AP reports cotton futures fluctuating with slight gains and losses across contracts. Prices at AS of midmorning showed May around 30.85 cents, October near 28.07, with nearby ranges in the 30.40 to 30.85 cent area and other months moving between 28 and 29 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Tidd
A.m
Talmadge asks lawmakers to keep old voter list
Georgia Governor Talmadge urged the legislature to retain the old voter registration list for the year, proposing an amendment to the re registration law. He argued the new system lags, delays registrars, and risks underrepresenting voters, while insisting the law itself remains sound with more time. The message followed calls to repeal the re registration act and amid talk of a sales tax and school funding needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaham Barrett
ITA
Talmadge
API
Legisature
Walt
House
Weys and Means Committee
H. L. Wingate
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation
Flooded Ohio River threatens towns and evacuations
The Ohio River rose beyond expectations in the region with 12 000 residents warned for possible evacuation as floodways opened to ease pressure. Crests near 55.5 feet at Celro with 62 feet flood stage at Cincinnati, while storms brace the West with winds up to 65 mph and heavy snow.
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Ohio River
Ohio Valley
Royeclare
U. S
Mississippi
Bride Point
New Madrid
Cairg
Chita
Celro
Bald Mountain
Fornia
Tre Pacifice Northwest
Weather Bureau
By & Blizeard
muYong
di Jera
Dixieland
Livestock market report with varied prices across weights
Calves, hogs and cattle faced steady to fully steady quotes across markets. Texas and Florida plants reported mixed weights with barrows and gilts around 15.00 to 16.00 for 200-270 lb hogs, calves 18.00 to 27.00, and cattle slaughter prices in the mid teens to mid 20s depending on weight and grade. Many weights and bundles shown, with stockers and feeders around 15.00 to 25.10.
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Dethan
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery (Ap
Feds
Mkt
Unioo Stock Yards
Nationalists Bomb Communist Bases On China Mainland
Dispatches report renewed attacks on Hainan and coastal positions. Nationalist forces, reinforced by 40 000 troops from Yunnan, move to strengthen defenses on Hainan while Communist units in Manchuria and Red guerrillas control inland regions. P 51 fighters destroy locomotives north of Nanking. Mitchell bombers sink four junks in Hangzhou Bay as Chinans plan an amphibious operation near the Chusan Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermosa
Chi Ainland
Honader Te
Yu Cheng-Jan
Lu ‘Han
Hainan
Taipei
Howe
Japan
Streit
Nanking
Tientaln
Hangcbow Bay
Chusan Islands
Shanghai
Coal Strike Expands As Miners Idle Across States
Reported third week of the now you see it now you don t coal strikes shows 16 000 UMW members quitting, followed by 68 000 more miners walking off. Government help discussed as unions widen disruption, with 5 000 more miners idle in western Pennsylvania and shortages of credit and aid affecting families.
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UMW
Ulinolg
John L. Lewis
Robert N., Denham
National Labor Rela
Dong
Lewis
H. C. Prick
Union Supply
Jones & Laughlin
Republic Steel
Pannaylvania Captive-Trine
Ozanich
Robens Jocal
Pennsylvania
Duff
Department of Public Assistance
Public Assistance
Uniontown
Waynesburg
Riley Litman
DPA
Litman
Beck
Uhlan Supply
Western
Indiana County
Pittsburgh
Rochester Coal Co
West
West Virginia
Marion
Harrison
Macongaulia
Alaberma
Ohio
Kentucky
Tom's Creek
Harman
Unclear text fragment on Houston County funding drive
Fragmentary note mentions Houston County funds tied to a 1900 drive and patient care, with distorted figures and terms. No coherent events or dates emerge to form a solid summary.
Rotation Eight Promote Alabama Voters to State Senate Support
The Highways Director said the eight rotation will give Alabama people a great opportunity to choose a state Senate that will support key initiatives. This statement frames the move as enabling better legislative backing for the state.
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Alabamoa
Highsway
Supreme Court Delays Negroes' Law Petition in Alabama
The Alabama Supreme Court postponed until January 27 the hearing on a petition by four Negroes seeking to practice law without a bar exam. The case argues only University of Alabama graduates may practice locally, while these applicants are from out-of-state schools. Names include Banks Moss Boxe and Pearson. The State Bar Association opposes the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
State Supreme Court
Alabama
University of Alabama Law Schod
State Bar Association
U S Diplomats Recalled From China Stir Public Debate
The Georgian lauded the State Department move recalling U S diplomats from China after the Peiping incident. Republicans accused policy of delays and aggression urging firm action. Senators Millikin Jenner criticized Truman era plans and current foreign policy shifts affecting underdeveloped regions and German factory dismantling.
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China
Mepehuria
State Department
U.S
Peiping
United States
Advalnistratios
Acheson
Foreign Relations Committee
Millikin
Colorado
Truman
Jenner
Indiana
Night attack ends two American explorers' trek
In a remote canyon a six member group ambushed Professors Pittman and Conklin. The attackers killed them, looted belongings, and buried the bodies after fleeing. Constabulary later found the scene as investigators press for details about the raid and motives.
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Thim
Pittman
Conletin
Conklin
Enyuring
Boland
Robbery Probe Near Enterprise in Coffee County
Coffee County police investigate a robbery in the Enterprise area where two Black men forced a driver from his car near Samson and Enterprise, took about 50 dollars, with one suspect hitting him and the other brandishing a weapon. no arrests reported.
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Coffee County
Enterprise Area
Enterprise
Catfes County
Iffcers
Fortwo
Negrog
Samson
Chee Curtis
Ball
Rogers
Hog feeding and peanut use boosts Alabama hog market
Expert Phillips argues for peanuts as hog feed in Alabama, detailing seasonal marketing windows and cost benefits versus corn. He cites four year farm data in Houston County showing high hog production valued over a million dollars, and outlines a three point program to compete regionally by raising grain, grazing, and hogs.
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Phillips
Houston
Phillipe
Tower
Alabama
U. S
Cottonwood considers local canning plant to boost crops
Planning board and local leaders urged rapid setup of a canning or curing facility funded entirely by local money. A proposed corporation with Cottonwood businessmen and farmers would require about 25 600 dollars to start, up to 80 000 dollars if needed. J B Dickerson and Dobbins outlined prospects, emphasizing reducing government controls on marketing and expanding state processing of foods to capture local demand.
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Tme
White
Ibbis
Planning Board
Improvement Association
Dobbins
Alabama
Dobbing
Cottonwood
Lions
Lions Club
City of Dothen balks at fire truck price
City commissioners opened two sealed bids for a fire truck, called prices high, and postponed action to study options. They authorized purchasing a name plate machine and stencil work, and discussed replacing an old solid car and a crash truck with a 400 gallon booster tank for fire control.
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Dothen
Atudy
Rountine
Tinger
Evelyn Buie
Burroughs Company
Dothan
Floyd Hattis
Alexander City's Mayor Williams Dies
Alexander City's Mayor D H Gack Williams died suddenly at his home after a long illness. In office since 1908, he had recently visited a Montgomery doctor for an embedded tonsil. Surviving are his widow, two sons Fred and Henny, both of Alexander City, and two daughters Mrs J H Stott of Alexander City and Mrs John Cummings of An:warn.
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Alexander City
D. H. Gack Willams
Williams
Montgomery
Fred
Henny
J. H. Stott
Alexander Ciy
John Cummings
Warn
Military Services Held For 13 Airmen
Military memorials were held at Fort Benning for 14 victims of a glider crash. Included were 12 paratroopers who would have graduated the day after the disaster and an Air Force pilot. Four survivors remained in serious condition at the base as investigators probed the crash on the Lawnon Field runway.
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Columbus
Ft .Henning
Alr
Base Force Board
Lawnon Field
Funeral notices from Donalsonville and Ft Gaines
Funeral services for Mrs. A B Davis of Donalsonville were held at First Methodist Church with burial in Friet Graveside rites conducted by the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs Clara Betts Edwards of Ft Gaines died Sunday night and her funeral was at Ft Gaines Baptist Church with burial in New Park Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, two brothers, four sisters, two grandsons and several nieces and nephews. active pallbearers listed.
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Donalsonvile
Davis
Donalsonvilly
Neta
L. EB. Fierce
Order of the Este Star
Clara Edwards EY. Gaines
Clara Betle Edwards
Ft. Gaines Baptist Church
Jessie Henderson
Iielating
New Park
Holman Funeral Home
Abbeville
Edwcards
Tong Hines
W. L. Kirkland
Ft. Gaites
C. B. Whatley
Cordele
A. J. Whainy
Atlanta
BB Ort
Albany
F. H. Bland
Magele Whatley
Kathleen Whalley
Jimmy Edwards
FE. Gaines
Jett Edwards
Miami
Carh
Grady Grimsley
B. Grimsiey
Coleman
Red
Mayes
M. FL Pale
Dreary Family Ties and Krupp Marriage Saga Reported
The fragment recounts Gustav Halbach born in The Rogue Holland, his marriage to Bertha Krupp for a nominal sum, and Berina alleged heiress status. It mentions a vast Krupp network peaking between 3209,000,900 and $1,000.00, with both parents born in Philadelphia. Henry Bohr Jen, the maternal grandfather, served as a Northern Civil War general and died at Flippabannock.
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Gustav Halbach
Holland
Bertha Krupp
Berina
Krupp
Imta
Veowme
Philadelphia
Henry Bohr Jen
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