France and Germany Clash Over Saar Future Amid Talks
France and Germany argued over the Saar region as French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman visited. Adenauer pressed for Saar coal mines to remain German property while both sides said a final settlement awaits a peace treaty. Former French premier Blum urged calm as propaganda spirals across Berlin and Paris.
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France
Germany
Coas
Saar
Robert Schuman
Ahe
Konrad Agenauer
Righ
Germn
Hitler
Adenauer
Schuman
Saarland
Pari
Leon Blum
Hussia
Bovicts
State Legionnaires Hit Hoover Report
A two day Alabama Legion conference clashed with parts of the Hoover Commission report on veterans affairs. William Sawyer criticized the report as a repeat bid by critics who opposed wartime service. At the closing meeting Legionnaires withheld honor buttons from two post commanders over a membership drive and set Huntsville July 24 for the next meeting.
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Legionnaires
Huntsville
Albert F. Fuller
Phenix
Fletcher McAllister
John E."drinkard
Falkville
Finland election to name president faces hurdles tonight
Reports from Helsinki say tort will be meeting Feb 35 to name Finland's president after a two day election. Helsinki government drafts reply to New Year's Eve charges that Finland harbors 300 Soviet war criminals. Paris reports deny a Spain Soviet trade pact while Madrid hints at a barter deal involving mercury wolfram olive oil wines for Russian wheat and oil products. Britain’s Morrison fires warning shot in electors contest calling for a straight choice between Labour and Conservatives. Nationalists in Taipei say Hainan defenses strengthened and Communists mass for an invasion hampered by air attacks.
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Finland
Rusela
Paris
Spain
Soviet Union
Madrid
Hainan
Liuchow Peninsula
Witnesses Testify In Williams Trial In Columbiana
In Columbiana, AP reports the murder trial of Charles W. Williams, a Talladega dairy farmer and former Senate candidate, as witnesses describe the Oct. 15 shooting of Frank Swalley, 42, near his home. Swalley’s son Frank Jr. testified he saw the fleeing man at the door.
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Columbiana
Charles W. Williams
Wilsonville
Williams
Talladega
U.S. Senate
Frank Swalley
Swalley
Swalley Fashily
Dailyrman
Sweasley
Frank
Jefferson Board Registers Voters as Deputies Observe
Jefferson County Board of Registrars interviewed many prospective voters, mostly African American, as five sheriff's deputies watched. Gov. James E. Folsom veterans committee members were seen among onlookers. Officials offered no explanation for armed officers’ presence on registration day. Chairman Hosey claimed associates blocked registration until after the February 1 poll tax deadline.
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Jbessemer
Jefferson County Board of Registrars
James E. Folsom
Veterans Committee
Folsom
Birmingham
Clyde Morris
Morris
John G. Hosey
Bessemer
Hosey
R. J. Creel
H. A
Gus) Thompson
Scouters Session in Ozark to Honor Elite Leaders
About 300 Southeast Alabama Boy Scout and Cub leaders gather at Ozark Community House for the 14th annual Scouters and Cubbers meeting. The Beaver Award will honor top adult leaders, with Lewis M. Smith of Alabama Power as featured speaker. James H. Kelly leads arrangements.
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ED Driggers
Southeast
Alabama
Boy Scout Council
Ozark
Lewis M. Smith
Alabama Power Company
James H. Kelly
Southeast Council
C. Hunter
Kelly
Smith
Jefferson County
University Alabama
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham
Rey Crew
Executive Council
R. H. Dobbs
Andalusia
Joe E. Saliba
Dothan Council
G. H. Poitovint
Dothan Health and Safety
H. M. Bryson
Enterprise
George Little
R. C. Joiner
National
University of Alabama Commerce Day marks 30th School milestone
Tuscaloosa AP The University of Alabama hosts a 1950 Commerce Day featuring leading Alabama businessmen to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the University School of Commerce and Business Administration. Notables include Earl McGowin Gordon Palmer and Robert Lundquist, with a luncheon at 6 15. The Boy Scouts program may be approved and a district travel award to Barbour district last year highlighted.
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Ala
Gordon Palmer
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank of
Robert Lundquist
Memphis
Tennessee
Boy Scouts of America
Smith
Kelley
Barbour
Donalsonville Man Licensed To Preach In Georgia
Buford M. Fulford of Donalsonville Methodist Church was licensed to preach at a District Conference in Colquitt. A native Alabamian and veteran, he sold his home and business, now studies at Young Harris College, and will complete his training before full association in the South Georgia Conference. Christmas Island was named by James Cook on December 25, 1777.
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Donalsonville
Buford M. Fulford
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Olite
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Dothan “Nash. Motors
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Dothan, Ala
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Southeastern Appliance Company
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