Dr Bates Enters Race for City Commission Seat
Dr TC Bates a veteran Dothan politician and former commissioner filed for the vacant City Commission seat left by Morne Malone. Fellow candidates John Adkins and James Thrower align with a runoff plan if no candidate wins a majority in next month’s election.
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TC Bates
Dothin
Morne G. Malone
James T Thrower
Dothan
John Adkins
Thrower
Aukins
S Bates
Bates
Campalen
S Post
High Court Rejects Barbour Man's Appeal
The Alabama Supreme Court denied Huey R. Lamer's latest appeal after he sought habeas corpus relief from a life sentence for the 1942 killing of his former Barbour County probate judge father. His insanity defense failed. the Court of Appeals and now the high court upheld his murder conviction.
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Montgomery
State Supreme Court
Huey R. Lamer
Barbour County
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
US Supreme Court
Two California Airmen Die in Chipley Crash
Two Los Angeles airmen, John F Mann and Robert F Merander, died when their single engine plane crashed about ten thirty near Chipley. The men were returning from Miami after air maneuvers and were found near a farm house where an explosion occurred. Witnesses reported hearing the explosion seconds before the crash as debris spread across the area. Authorities, including the Jackson County Sheriff and Florida Highway Patrol, opened an investigation with Civil Aeronautics Authority officials due.
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John F Mann
Rovert F
Mer’ander
Miami
John
Applevent
Rome
Earlston Williams
Chipley
Ernest Barnes
Jackson County
Florida
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Commission Meeting Called In Marianna After Kennedy Quits
In Marianna Special a county board meeting is set to consider the resignation of County Agent John M Kennedy. Kennedy cites dictatorial policies of the State Production and Marketing Committee and sayspressure to purge the county office made his work unpleasant. He notes cooperation from the board but expresses dislike for the Extension office purge and questions the PMA committee’s authority.
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Marianna
Jackyson
Board of Commis Sonera
John M Kennedy
Kennedy
Kenedy
Savison County
PMA
Curtis Jackson
Gulf Man Hurt In Collision Of Buzzard And Plane
A Gulf Research and Development Company employee flying over the Whitegrans was injured today when a collision forced him into the plane he was riding. Officials said Badlew was aboard a plane headed into Naples Field when the accident occurred. He was brought to a hospital suffering facial injuries. An ambulance met the plane at Naples.
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Hospital Niteches
Joe Badlew
Badiew
Napley Field
Budlew
Dotlan
Napler
Coosa Newsprint Plant Opens Near Birmingham
The Coosa River Newsprint Co opened a large plant southeast of Birmingham, designed to produce about 200 tons daily and over 103000 tons yearly at peak. The operation, set on 710 acres from the old Childersburg ordnance works, employs around 750 full time and 100 seasonal workers and is leased to Kimberly Clark Corp. from Nevada, Wis for power and water facilities.
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Mit
Kimberly+ Clark Corp
Nevab, Wis
Childersburg Ordnance Works
Ordnance Works
Birmini
Ture Te Ne
Keep Group Control States Righters Told
Talladega Alabama campaign kickoff features Tom Abernethy urging preservation of the State Democratic committee by factions aligned with the existing group. He warns that if reform factions gain control Alabama could become a nationwide test case for social equality experiments. He cites incidents at a military post as evidence of disruption.
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Alabama
Tom Aberwerthy
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Tallakga Daily Home
State Committee
National Democrate Party
Truman Predicts No Rules Change
President Truman voiced confidence that the administration can beat a proposed House rules change. He said Sabath assured him votes exist to repeal the 21 day rule, calling the change a backward step while noting potential coalitions on the House Rules committee. The FEPC bill looms as a key test next Monday under the current rule.
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Truman
Sabath
D-M
House Rules Committee
White House
Trumanonia
Rayburn
Capitol
Makera Pusy
Alabama candidates qualify Saturday for state offices
Montgomery AP reports that candidates may qualify Saturday as the Alabama Democratic Executive Committee and Secretary of State Sibyl Pool plan to keep offices open for prosects. Candidates must file within five days of their formal public announcement. The state office typically closes weekends, so Saturday access aids hopeful office holders.
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Secretary of State
Executive Committee Shifts Meeting Site
The Alabama executive committee moved its Saturday meeting to Montgomery to allow more spectators to watch. Chairman Geasner T. McGorvey announced the shift from the Jefferson Davis hotel saying many wanted to view the proceedings.
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Alabama Democratic Executive Committee
Montgomery City
Jefferson Davis
Geasner T. McGorvey
Boston Police Tied to Robbery After Vet’s Confession
In Boston, police fail to verify an informant’s story about a daytime robbery that netted 1.5 million from a money courier. A veteran driver claiming to be the suspect named Jackie Horrigan later admitted under questioning in Newark, while investigators in Boston trace a pistol and 1000 rounds found in a vacant North End house and a blue money bag near Saugus.
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Borisa
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Todey
Thomas J Hannisen
Boston Golive
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Hanuisen
Federal Reserve Bank
Saugus
Bos‘Ture
AYD President Defends Right to Opinion in Primaries
AYD president urges party leaders to avoid penalizing candidates for honest differences of opinion. Jim C Smith of Tuscumbia argues against excluding candidates over past stances while McCorvey criticizes the Folsom group for attempting to block Democratic electors in the 1948 general election.
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McCorvey
Folsom
Joe Langan
Mobile
Union Bosses Urging Miners Back To Pits
Pittsburgh AP report says union leaders and John L. Lewis plan lectures to sway 96,000 United Mine Workers back to work after a three day week. District No. 5 President Busarello said leaders must present Lewis’s call as an order and noted efforts to restore a three day work week amid fuel shortages. The National Labor Relations Board sought an injunction against Lewis over alleged unfair labor practices as talks continue.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
John P. Busarello
UMW
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Busarello
Ord
Robert N Deaham
National Labor Relations Board
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Richmond BH Keech
Flood Threats Ease In Midwest Amid Cold Weather
Flood threats in the Midwest eased with easing of danger spots as a cold air mass covered the central region. Snow sleet and freezing conditions lingered from Idaho to Oregon, and Northwestern California lowlands remained flooded. The Mississippi and Ohio valleys faced continued high water with thousands evacuated. the Army prepared for possible floodway openings as forecasts showed crest levels around 57 feet barring further surge.
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Tennessee
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Distret
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Camellia Show Opens At Recreation Center
The sixth annual Dothan Camellia Show opens at the Dothan Recreation Center this afternoon under the American Camellia sponsors. Mrs Turner, the event’s general chair, says hundreds of blooms and unusual arrangements are on display. Homes of camellia enthusiasts will also be open to the public during show hours on the pilgrimage route.
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Dothan Recreation Center
Ilung
Turner
Orignaten
Repeal Of Taxes On Oleomargarine Approved By Senate
The Senate voted 56 to 16 to repeal federal taxes on oleomargarine, ending a long battle. The tax cuts wipe out levies on producers, wholesalers, and retailers and require triangular packaging and posters in service venues. Repeal takes effect July 1, with continued efforts to reduce other excise taxes.
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John Chadwick Washington
House
Tru
Nivea
Butler Ture
DIGNITARIES ATTEND Arnold Buried In Arlington
General Henry H. Arnold was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery as more than 1,700 troops from air forces and ceremonies honored the five star general. President Truman and many national leaders attended, along with Supreme Court justices, ambassadors, and military leaders who shaped U S air power during World War II. His death Sunday at his Sonoma California ranch followed a long battle with heart illness.
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Ceme
Truman
Arnold
John J. Pershing Arnold
Sonoma
Cali
Amen Sta Bank
Barkley
President Says Talk With Reds Not Considered
President Truman avoided commenting on hydrogen bomb production and signaled no direct talks with Russia, while leaving room for UN or other avenues. Lilienthal’s role denied, and AEC chairmanship unsettled as policy debate continues. Compton urged public input on hydrogen bomb development and international atomic energy control.
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Truman
Wade
United States
United Nations
Bally
Lilientha
AEC
Cera
Moscow
Lilenthal
Yount Chiefs of Staff
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Arthur H Compton
Compton
Los Angeles
Japan
State Department
Russa
Truman Says Byrnes Is A Free Agent
President Truman stated James Byrnes is a free agent to decide his own political future. Byrnes, former secretary, has criticized the Truman Fair Deal program in speeches. When asked about Byrnes running for governor, Truman replied he would do as he damn pleases.
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Truman
James F Byrnes
South Carling
Byrnes
Aeumans
Payments Listed In Montgomery Fare Transfers
AP reports Montgomery welfare officials released figures showing 7.28 million dollars in fare payments over the last quarter. Commissioner Lambreth stated most funding came from federal sources while state contributions and grants were noted, with further details promised.
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Adamians
Broughton Lambreth
Breth
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