Citizens Committee Urges Bigger Florida Education Investment
The Citizens Committee on Education in Tallahassee urged an immediate 16 million boost in state support for Florida’s 9 public school systems. It proposed a revamped funding model and a minimum program per county, plus a seven mill tax for costs and salary scales up to 3600 for teachers with extra credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee Fla
ULP
Citizens Committee On Education
Millard Caldwell
Unknown Cops Lead In Richmond Open
San Bruno’s George Schoux shot six-under 65 to seize a four-stroke lead at the Richmond Open, a 72-hole $10,000 event. He outplayed Lloyd Mangrum and Jimmy Demaret, carding six birdies and hitting several iron shots close to the pin. Schoux, a late bloomer who turned pro after college, rose from obscurity to the top after a strong finish in the early rounds.
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Russ Newland Richmond
Calif
George Schoux
San Bruno
Schoux
Lloyd Mangrum
Mangrum
Jimmy Demaret
Houston
Tex
Schowx
Iais
Byron Nelson
Syeo
Auburn Hosts Southeast AAU Track and Field Meet
Auburn will host the Southeast AAU track and field championships in May. The event welcomes amateur competitors from Algeria, Georgia, Texas, Mississippi and Florida. Wilbur Mi geil Andon, track coach, chairs the SE A A U committee. Hutgell oversees track and field rules.
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Auburn
Wilbur Migeil Andon
Hough School
Alsrairaa
Georgia
Tereseee
Mississippe
Florida
Hutgell
SE A. A. UL
Americans Win First Net Round at Australian Championship
In Sydney on the White City courts three American challengers and defending champion Jonny Bromwich won their first resilience matches. Gardnar Mullour lost in five sets to Jack Dart while William Talbert defeated Robert McCarthy in straight sets. Tor Brown beat Roy Felan in straight sets and Bromwich defeated Fred Skilhearn in three straight sets.
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Sydney
Australia
Jonny Bromwich
Gardnar Mullour
Jack Dart
Wiliam Talbert
Wilmington
Del
Robert McCarthy
Tor Brown
San Francisco
Roy Felan
Bromwich Disposal
Fred Skilhearn
Mysterious Cold War Era Murder Case Details Emerging
Police release fragments about a 25 year old man in a blue pinstripe suit linked to a San Diego disappearance on January 8. Telegrams referenced a “Red” figure and a Los Angeles rendezvous while families discuss a possible widow’s tale and a former Air Corps pilot’s alleged crash.
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San Diego
Red
Miss Short
Harington Park
Seaside Toven Goin
Los Angeles
Short
Eliabeth
Laundry Worth 950 Stolen From Auto
A laundry item valued at over 50 is reported stolen from a car owned by S A Averett of Dothan. The car was parked in front of the Houston Theater in Foster Street. The theft occurred between 8 and 9 p.m. Saturday. The groceries and clothes in the car at the time were also taken.
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Abei
S A Averett
Dothan
Kovacs Speaker Recalls American Heritage Across Europe
Do then High School students hear a talk by Mr. Kovacs who studied in Hungary Germany Romania and Serbia before Yale Lancaster Theological Seminary and Juilliard. He later lectured in nine European countries as YMCA representative and began a U. S. tour addressing millions including twenty five thousand at Madison Square Garden. He chaired the American Hungarian Federation for Democracy and is fluent in English and six other languages.
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Dothan High School
Ife
Hungary
Germany
Romania
Serbia
America
Yale Graduate School
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Juillard School of Music
Kovacs
Yugoslavia
YM. C. A
National Council of the
United States
Mundison Square Garden
New York City
Amercan-Hungarian Federation For Democracy
Uer
Wop gang hijacking ring exposed by FBI agent
Special Agent Edward Scheidt reported an Imperiale gang led by Frank the Wop planned hijack operations around the city. A team of specialists would seize trucks carrying luxury goods including leather uppers and women's handbags, with methods ranging from door opening to in-garage intrusions. The mob also seized a truck of sorbent cotton valued at $2,300 and torched a vehicle in a fits of anger.
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Frank
Edward Scheidt
Tharge
FBI
Imperiale
Hether
Scheint
Waurage
Westy Gung
Buty
Tom
Constitutional amendment shapes committee definitions and power
The debate centers on how committees are construed under the amendment. Supporters argue that naming interim committees is legislative business, while opponents say committees do not legislate and that selection should not be treated as routine business.
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Iit
Staund
Socada
Datare
Eath
Lotte Guta
Red Cross displays 1946 aid and 1947 board choices
Number 19 U V S Civil Defence expresses thanks for Houston County chapter garments for the homeless ofEngland during the war. Reports cover knitting by Mrs Margaret Couch time nursing plans for 1947 by Mrs Blane Solomon and Junior Red Cross drive success with all county schools 100 percent enrolled. Mrs Lawrence Oakley announces aid in four one family disasters and 4140 home service cases. Raymond E Spann reports finances. Pat Poyner chairs the committee. A large list of 1947 directors is elected, including Dothan J Thomas John W Gregory Robert Ramsey and many others from Ashford Webb Madrid and Colunmbeat along with Reuben Wright and Clyde Levern. The board meeting honors Lee Hertlone and Virsented drive award. Mrs Carruth and Mr Whipple share lunch features with Chaplain Mel Cartonne and Charles Whipple.
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U. V. S. Civil Defence Group
Great Britain
Houston County
Kengland
Margaret Couch
Blane Solomon
Red Cross
Mary Carroll
Junior Red Cross
Lawrence Oakley
Raymond E. Spann
Pat Poyner
Rawline McKinney
Lee Were Jong
Jack Ussery
Charles Chaneman
Roys Lewis Woodfin Parkman
Woodly Parkman
John Ayres
Beats Whidden
Ald. Carmichael
Charles Whiptile
Charles Tildreth
Otis Holmes
Quay Fortner
J. Or. Cheetham
Mitton
Wil Hiates
Oral Davis
A. W H. Lane
Herman Klumtberg
Theodore Jackson
Columbia
Lb. Willains
MeKemrere
A.M. Skipper
M. Ol. Quinex
Ashford
Reuben Wripth
Adams
Kooe
Chris
W BP. McArthur
Ell. Johnson
Cottuswood
Rufus Wells
G. Lo Baxter
Joe Beall
Wrott Lewis
T. White
W. Mo Lewis
Harry Dish
Lee Hertune
Raymond EL Spann
Amos Jones
Khawlin, McKinney
Clyde Loevern
Joe Ussery
Sock Ussery
Mount Agther Ussery
Mats Dee Heron
Eo Tapton Cartan
Beaty Whaddon
Shutt Talaly
Carruth
Charles Whipple
Mel Cartonne
County offices shift to salaried terms and staff changes
The 1945 Legislature extends terms for tax officials to six years, changing probate and other offices from fee to salaried pay. Incumbents keep staff as salaries start. Judge Logue names Aubrey Johnston as probate chief clerk, Cameron keeps Smith Wall as bookkeeper, with new deputies appointed by Cameron.
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Cours
Kouston
Judge Logue
Aubrey Johnston
C. W. Johnson
Cameron
Smith Wall
Yookkeener
HW. FE. Cameron
Cnief
Seaborn Dennis
Flora Martin
Ots Mendheim
Grover Parris
Inauguration Parade Details Highlight Alabama Folsom Era
The article outlines plans for a grand inauguration parade with bands from 34 high schools, 54 counties sending floats, and student groups from six counties. Security and logistics include a full State Guard, National Guard gun salutes, police and highway patrol mobilization, and special rail service to ease traffic. It profiles new Governor Folsom, his colorful career, and family details, noting his bachelor status and plans for the executive mansion.
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National Guard
Battery
117Th Field Artilery Battalion
Evergreen
933Rd
Fiba
Folsom
Montgomery Police Department
State Highway Patrol
Number 14 wins cast list at Dothan stage show
The cast includes Dr HI B Belmar as Henry Judkins Roy Morris Driggers as Elmer Judkins Miss Nell English as Sue Judkins Bill Brooks as Bob Sandruck Miss Barbara May as Miss Twitty Captain J E Olsen as Squire Hicks Mrs Anne Cooper as Aunt Bess Miss Abby Ellard as Mazie Mae Tickets for adults are one dollar and children thirty five cents First curtain at 8 13 p m Plans for the President s ball at the Dothan Country Club January 30 start at 9 p m Tickets at Merrill s Cash Dothan and N orthcut t drug stores price two dollars plus tax per couple
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HI. B. Belmar
Henry Judkins
Roy Morris Driggers
Elmer Judkins
Nell English
Sue Judkins
Bill Brooks
Bob Sandruck
Barbara May
Miss Twitty
J. E. Olsen
Squire Hicks
Anne Cooper
Aunt Bess
Abby Ellard
Mazie Mae
Dothan Country Club
Merrill's
Dothan
Northcutt
Three Building Permits Issued in City
The fire department issued three building permits yesterday. A. T. Todd received a permit to construct a $4,000 residence on Hartford Road. Ross Maddox was approved for a $2,000 broiler plant in the 1300 block of S Oates St. Sam Blumberg got a $200 permit to build a stairway at 902 W Main St.
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A. T. Todd
Hartford Road
Ross Maddox
S. Oates St
Sam Blumberg
W. Main St
Oil Stove Fire Sparks Flood Alarm at Home
A flooded oil stove flared up at 1507 W Matin St in the home of J. G. Mellinger. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze with no spread to the home and no property damage reported. Chief R. H. Ryan noted the incident yesterday afternoon.
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J. G. Mellinger
W. Matin St
R. H. Ryan
Georgia Governor Crisis and Arnall’s Stand
In a day of dramatic moves Georgia's acting Governor Arnall declared his intent to seize control and confront Governor-elect Talmadge. Talmadge's supporters, aided by state troopers, asserted he had lawfully taken office. Arnall defended legality and urged protection of citizens' rights amid a contested succession. Ruth unchanged in hospital after neck operation. hospital officials foresee no near recovery date.
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Folsom
Chauncey Sparks
Cullman
Chicago
Alabama
Tenry Wallace
Elis Renall
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Fulsom
Arnall
Aladwina
Arnall Onos
Tm Cio
Mandy Ellis
Big Jin
Strawberys Pickers
Maritime Service
New York
Alabamia
Tibor
Rubsits
Executive
Big Jim
Rachael
Melissa
Sparks
Corl Griffin
Thompson
Talmadge
National Guard
Tabnidge
Arnalls
Beeausee
Emene ‘Taliidpe
Anpp Sd
Arnal
Sturt
Declaria
Talmadie Camps
Paige
Talmedyge
Gearela
Givernor
Ruth
Babe Ruth
Tide Wins Again in Athens 53-45 over Georgia
Alabama’s Crimson Tide toppled Georgia 53-45 to extend their win streak to ten. The Tide pulled away after a competitive first half, with Capstones leading 20-18 at halftime before pulling clear in the second period.
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Athens. Ga
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Georgia
Bulldogs
Floyd Burdette
Capstoners
All Alabama Roads Lead To Montgomery For Inaugural Rites
Beginning today all Alabama roads lead to Montgomery for the inauguration of James J. Fulsom as Governor. Wiregrass residents travel to the capital in numbers as hotel rooms and private homes fill. Citizens from Dothan and others prepare for the parade, with many taking special trains and buses for the event tomorrow.
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Alabama
Montgomery
James J. Fulsom
Lourisy
Tomourrow
Dhow
Bop
Aed
Marshall to depart Honolulu for Washington amid changes
General Marshall plans a Washington trip after a ten day July stay in Honolulu. He will fly via Los Angeles in a C 5 0 plane with Mrs Marshall, An Wong, Col J I Caughey and other aides. Officials say he may reshuffle assistant secretaries and review Ambassador Messersmith’s status.
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Marshall
Honolulu
Toda
Hawai
Hig
Truman
Chi
Reno
Frank McCarthy
Motion Picture Industries Conta
Hollywood
McCarthy
Stat
Spruille Bigden
Argenta
Th den
George Messersmith
Genen Marshall
Washington
Dothan Tims
Los Angeles
Secretary of State
Fort de Russy
China
Blis. Marshall
Marshé Sud
Arrested after auto collision at Crawford Street scene
Cornelius Ramsey Jr was released on bond after an auto collision at W Crawford and adjacent streets. Police report state Ramsey ran a stop sign around three o clock Saturday and was struck by a car driven by Mrs Lois Willoughby. Ramsey sustained a sprain. injuries minor and both vehicles lightly damaged.
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Cornelius Ramsey, Jr
Wes
W. Crawford
Ramsey
Lois Willoughey
Saia
Bota
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Dothan Federal Savings &3 Loan Co
Marry P. Hall, Pres
S. Foster St
W. T. Burkett
Howell Coe
Heard Susun
MM. Ling
A. E. Mathis
Fred Moseley
Clyde Levern
E. A. Childs
George Y. Malone
J. J. Couch
Alvert West
W. T. Street
Maxwell Jones
J. Z. Solomon
Clyde Coe
Roy Hill
Norton Dendy
A. D. Zbinden
Myer Blumberg
W. D. Malone
Leon Starvard
Jed James
Henry A A. Parker
A. HK. Malone
Ir. Tipton Currull
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Birmingham
Coffee County
Henry B. Steagall
Frances Verne
Rainbow Springs
S. Fla
Optometrists
C. E. Blakey
G. W. Blakey
Aspen Assay
N. Foster
Blakey
Birmingham Electric Company
Suares
Thornton, Mohr & Co. Investment Securities
First National Bank
Montgomery, Alabama
Stanton's Grocery
G. F. Stanton
Grocery & Market Phons
E. Main
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