State Guard To Honor Draft Board Heads At Ceremony
Nearly 1,500 members of local draft boards and appeal boards will travel to Montgomery at state expense to receive the Selective Service Medal. Governor Lerree will lead the honors praising their unpaid service during five years. Col James T. Jubison Jr will speak as head of Alabama Selective Service.
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State Guard
Montgomery
Alu
Wren
Alsbauni
Anger
Alabsins
Selective Service Boards
Fox
A.d
State Guarda
Netemal Guard
Alabama
Selective Service
Alabama State Guard
Focal d
Congress
Congressigna
James T. Jubsson, Jr
Alabama Selective Service System
Mystery Shrouds Birmingham Murder
An elderly man Lee Curtis, 74, was killed at work in a Pratt City coal yard office by a crushing blow to the head after noon. Detectives Pierce and Stevens say robbery was the motive, noting a missing pocketful of money. Two Black suspects were sought after another yard office sought change for a $20 bill.
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Birmingham
Als
API
Pratt City
Charles Pierce
Charlies Stevens
Lee Curtis
Negroes, One of Whom Entered Another Cost Yard
Army Seeks To Step Up Enlistments As Draft Future Cloudy
Army officials said recruiting aims to lift enlistments and reach 140000 minimum, with the draft uncertain after May 15. Maj. Gen. Hershey cited 500000 volunteers since the war’s end, while figures from Eisenhower and Gilbert show possible ranges up to 650000 by July 1.
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Army
Washington
Caio Hull
Les Fang
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Congressional
Congress
Dwight D. Esenhower
Harold N. Gilbert
Germans Vote for Free Local Gov in U.S. Zone
About 300,000 Germans in the American zone will vote today for town councils in communities under 200,000. Only 1,200 of the 11,000 such communities will vote today, with the rest casting ballots Sunday January 27. The poll marks the first free election since Hitler’s rise to power 13 years ago.
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Frankfurt
Germany
United States
Adolf Hitler
Greater Heese
Two Cars Damaged In Dothan Montgomery Collision
Friday night on the Dothan Montgom ery highway three miles north of the City Iighway Patrolman Earl Smith said yester day. Richard Swank of Trotwood Ohio drove a car towing a house trailer. Thomas Starling of Atlanta Geor gia drove the other car. Starling attempted a left turn and both drivers became confused and collided near the highway shoulder. Damage to both cars estimated at $100.
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Dothan - Montgomery
Earl Smith
Deserters Return Debate Under Yella Pact Repatriation
The plan identifies deserters who served in German uniforms or aided enemies as eligible for return under the Yella agreement. Ordinary workers in German industry or agriculture are not being repatriated. Wounded soldiers were treated in hospital after attempts at suicide. The group of 721 belonged to the Vlassov commandos fighting for Germany on the Eastern Front, with Moscow demanding their return.
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MacNarney
Andrei A. Vlassov
Russia
Head of Florida Boys Industrial School Succumbs
Marianna Florida report says George W. McCrory longtime superintendent of the Florida Industrial School for Boys dies in Jackson Hospital after long illness born to service in European theater and Army career rising to Colonel funeral planned at his Marianna home with services at Christ Episcopal in Monticello Survived by wife and three children including Mary Oakley McCrory and two daughters Mrs Douglas Hopkins Jr and Miss Mary Oakley McCrory
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Marianna
Creorge
Winfield McCrory
Florida Industrial Satfur
Jackson Hospital
Army
McCrory
Priory General Hospital
Thomasville
Marunoa Lest
Lome
Marianne
Christ Episcopal Church
Manitesto
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Marnanng
Monticello
George W. McCrory
Army Air Corps
Swarthmore
Douglas Hopkins, Jr
Tallahassee
Fla
Misa Mary Oakley McCrory
Columbia University
Governor Sparks Praises Scouting and Alabama’s Future
The governor lauded Scouting as a key factor in shaping manhood and citizenship. He recalled his Scout roots, urged training for youth, and linked Alabama’s future to education, civic training, and responsible growth without new taxes. He warned that South progress requires open opportunities for its youth.
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Page One
Espy
Sparks
Choctawapatchee Boy Scout Council
United States
America
Alabama
South
Enterprise Schools Receive FWA Grant
Enterprise Alabama officials announce that the Federal Works Agency approved an allotment of 18.58 thousand dollars to assist maintenance and operations of Enterprise City schools. Representative George Andrews informed local authorities of the grant. An unrelated line notes Joan of Arc was born in 1412 at Domremy in France.
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Enterprise
Ala
Federal Works Agency
Enterprise City
George Andrews
Joan of Arc
Domremy
France
Two Killed as Koreans Protests Turn Violent in Seoul
Rioting in Seoul left two dead and many injured during a Saturday anti trustee protest linked to plans for a staged meeting between left and right factions. The clash involved police, U.S. occupation headquarters, and the Governor General’s palace area, with shots fired and property damage reported.
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Robert Myers
Seoul
Korea
Aps
Governor General's Palace
Joan R. Hodge
May Gee
Archer J. Lerch
Unean
Lehist “Preparatory
China Civil War Fights Persist After Truce Deadline
Scattered clashes continued across multiple zones of China’s civil war six days after the official truce deadline. A three member truce commission including an American, a Communist, and a Central Government representative extended to new areas but admitted little power to halt action if rival leaders persisted. Walter Robertson, the American on the commission, outlined agreed principles to enforce terms, while Gen Marshall traveled to Shanghai to meet Lt. Gen. Wedemeyer amid continued tensions.
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Spencer
Vuvss
Chungking
China
Walter Robertson
Truce Commission
Cheng Kai-ming
Yeh Chien-ying
General Marshall
U. S
Shanghai
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Ching Theater
Car Driver Hurt In Crash With Bus
Frank Ned Jeffries of Dothan sustained head injuries after a collision with a bus owned by Alaga Coach Lines on the Dothan Florida highway. Ralph Raley of Columbus Ga. drove the bus. Jeffries was entering the highway from Old Taylor Road. car damage about 250 dollars and bus damage about 500 dollars.
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Frank Ned Jeffries
Dothan
Vickery
Jeffies
Jeffries
Alaga Coach Lines
Florida
Ralph Raley
Columbus
Senate Set For Full Filibuster Program
The U S Senate will likely do little next week with seven hour daily sessions as a Southern filibuster blocks a bill to create a permanent Fair Employment Practice Commission. The Republican minority, though mostly favoring the anti discrimination bill, votes to keep the chamber open until at least 6 pm while a Democratic spokesman says sessions start at 11 am. Senator Wayne Morse urges continuous sessions until the filibuster ends, proposing 34 hours instead of seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Senate
Fair Employment Practice Commission
Senate
Wayne Morse
R-Ore
Candidates qualify for multiple state offices in opening week
The opening week for the campaign season lists qualifiers for about 45 state offices beyond the gubernatorial contest. J. C. Inter seeks Lieutenant Governor again with no opponent yet. Secretary of State Sibly Pool seeks a full term, Langdon Parker aims at State Auditor, and A. A. Carmichael contests Attorney General. Supreme Court Justices Gardner, Livingston, Foster, and Stakely seek reappointment. State Court of Appeals judges Bricken, Carr, and Harwood also qualified. Some circuit judges and other offices have filings. several posts remain unfilled.
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Congress
Onal
J. C. Inter
Ellis
Sibly Pool
Sparks
Langdon Parker
A. A. Carmichae
Supreme Court
Lucien D. Gardner
Ed Livingston
A. B. Foster
Davis Stakely
Charles R. Bricken
R. B. Carr
Robert B. Harwood
State Court of Appeals
State Senate
Agriculture
Public Service i Ammiceian
Man Arrested After Street Row Fatal Bystander Shot
In Montgomery Alabama AP report H C Allen was booked on manslaughter after a bystander, James Snell a discharged soldier about 21, was fatally wounded during an argument involving Allen. Allen posted $1,000 bond. Struckland Lt. L A identified a gun discharge following Allen striking another man with the weapon.
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Montgomery
Ala
H.C. Allen
Allen
L. A. Strickland
James Snell
Lt. Strickland
Alabama Holds Large Cash Balance Amid Panic
Montgomery Alabama reports cash in treasury at $50 539 285 16 as relief from crisis grows. Treasurer Walter Lunk notes strong funds with $23 321 000 in sinking and trust bonds. The state recently invested $900 800 for cash balance of $1 776 006 to aid on an $18 000 000 debt refunding issue leaving $9 353 009 unpaid.
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Montgomery
ALA
Alabama
Walter Lunk
Steel strike activity widens amid wage dispute
Unions call mass walkouts after U S Steel rejects Truman wage proposal. Mills close gradually as blast furnaces and open hearths are idled. Strike spreads across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois with thousands idle in Pittsburgh Detroit and other plants.
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Esc
U. S. Steel Corporation
Truman
Philip Murray
Banic Steel
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
Allegheny
Ludlum Steel Corp
West Leechburg
Great Lakes Steel Co
Detroit
Columbia Steel Company
Pittsburgh
Cali
Iteration of Levantine independence raises Iran grievance
Iran protests the proclamation by an insurgent group of an autonomous government of Azerbaijan in northwest Iran. Trajan government troops were halted by Soviet occupation. The Council faces a delicate choice that could strain unity among Russia the United States and Britain.
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Iran
Azerbaijan
Trajan
Soviet Union
Russia
United States
Britain
Council
Organization
Stolen Hudson Auto Sought In Dothan
Law enforcement searched for a black Hudson sedan owned by W. H. Bailey of Dothan after it was stolen yesterday afternoon from a Dothan gasoline service station. An Alabama license tag 38 C 3550 A was on the vehicle and a $50 reward was offered for the driver’s apprehension and the car’s return.
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W. H. Bailey
Dothan
Plans for Edgewood laundry plant announced
E. E. Bishop announces construction of a new laundry and dry cleaning plant in the 200 block of Edgewood Drive. The firm will be led by Bishop as general manager with partners Co. E. Morgan of Decatur and J. W. Wright of Selleview. Building work to start in two to three weeks. The plant will be modern with all new equipment ready for installation upon completion. Wright and Bishop are former Navy officers and related by marriage to the Newton family of Dothan. Morgan has Georgia laundry experience and operates a plant in Decatur.
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Edgewood Drive
E. E. Bishop
Atlanta
Bishop
Bishop, Co. E. Morgan
Decatur
Wright
Navy
Charles Newton
Dothan
Morgan
Georgia
Local Officials Face Open Seats in County Race
Contested bids loom as Trawick declines to seek re election and Boswell Perry Calhoun Harriman Summerford join the scramble for county posts. Qualification fees begin after the executive committee session with plans for probate judge sheriff circuit court clerk and school board seats plus two education seats and several justices of the peace. Houston County also votes for a State Representative and a State Senator under courtesy rules. Henry County Senate seat also up but limited to county candidates.
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Trawick
UL. A. Boswell
W. Perry Calhoun
Harriman Summerford
Board of Revenue
Board of Education
Houston County
Henry County
Churchill Declines Birmingham Bid Amid Banquet Visit
Fragmentary report notes Churchill declines bid to Birmingham while remaining in Britain for a banquet. The text is incomplete and partially garbled, but suggests a stay in the country and attendance at a banquet in or near Birmingham with related travel mentioned.
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Churchill
Birmingham
Issih Pot
Una
Betas inest: eel eae e Frestia ines as
Fragmentary OCR text presents no coherent event or identifiable entities. Unable to determine person, organization, place, date, or outcome from the readable portion.
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Dothan, Ashford Highway
Fletcher
Howard Stanley
Democritus
B.C
Lea
Lionls Eceine Railnes
Comtramerla
Bilas
Asatractor
ION Company
Legs
Mer
Fhona
Houston County Board of Revenue
J. B. Trawick
J. B Trawick
Dothan, Ala
Cottendale, Fla
Panama City, Fla
Cottendale
Jacksonville
Miami
Tampa
Fila
Panama City
Cottondale, Fla
South Florida
Pointa
THE
BAY Line
Alabama Power Co
Thornton, Mohr
Florida ‘Boys’ Industrial School
FWA
C. E. Blakey
N. Foster, Dothan
Glaesen
Southside Granite Co
Face Coy L
Brensen
Jack Kisgry
Dothan Saving & Loan
Foster St
Harry Hall
March OF Dimes
Cormer Foster
Baxter
Brownbilt Shoe Store
North Foster St
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