Folsom Ends First Year in Office With Two Big Questions
Montgomery Alabama Gov James E Folsom marks one year in office amid two major questions Will there be a third special session in 1948 and will he seek a seat on the Alabama delegation to the July Philadelphia National Democratic Convention Folsom faced opposition over income tax funds and reapportionment but won the battle against a self starter amendment while backing education and road plans Five Folsomites announced for spots on the national delegation including Broughton Lamberth Alexander City E L Roberts Gadsden Kenneth Griffith and Olin Hearn Albertville
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Philadelphia
Cullman
Folsom
Chauncey Sparks
Alabama Polytechnic Institute Board of Trustees
General Assembly
Broughton Lamberth
Alexander City
E. L. Roberts
Gadsden
Kenneth Griffith
Olin Hearn
Albertville
Mrs. Sarah McLeod Dies Near Dothan
Mrs. Sarah Agnes McLeod eighty five died at home on Dothan route one after a short illness. She resided in the community 61 years and belonged to Tabernacle Methodist Church. Survived by five daughters and five sons, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Tabernacle Church with burial in Selma Cemetery. Ward-Wilson in charge of arrangements.
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Sarah Agnes Mcleod
Dothan
Marianna
R. S. McLeod
Little Rock
Ark
J. A. McLeod
Laverne
Archie
Henry P
Perry McLeod
Tabernac's
Thomas
A. E. Shaefer
Selma Church Cemetery
Hal Brinks
Lloyd Brinks
Willhen Brinks
Rex Brinks
Floyd Shirley
Earnest Brown
Tabernacle Methodist Church
Ward - Wilson
Flooded Oil Heater Causes Minor Smoke Damage
A fire from a flooded oil heater at 106 E. North Street was extinguished with only slight smoke damage, Assistant Fire Chief Arthur Posey said. Will Frazier is listed as owner of the building, and J T Lanier, running a wholesale business there, as occupant.
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E. North Street
Arthur Posey
Will Frazier
Lsted
J. T. Lanier
Fabian Society influence on Britain's shift to socialism
A Montgomery Advertiser feature recounts England's political arc from Fabian-inspired gradual socialism to nationalization debates, wartime finance shifts, and postwar planning. It notes Labour gains, strikes, the 1926 general strike, and 1930s stabilization along with World War II impacts on Britain's economy and overseas funding.
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England
RAF
Germany
Montgomery
Advertiser
Fabian Society
Britain
Birt
Fabians
London
Ireland
Egypt
India
Stanley Baldwin
Lloyd George
Labor Party
Bank of England
Baldwin
Fagland
Oneland
United States
U. S
Atree
Socialista Sad
Fahan Society
Berlin Crisis Shapes Allied Council Meeting
Clay prepares to leave for Washington after the council meeting as Lukyanchenko hints at blame for Berlin exodus. Sokolovsky plans a strong attack on Western economic admin actions, seeking ten billion dollars in reparations. Clay and Murphy head to testify on Germany funds and plan counternarratives with Marshall.
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Erament
Clay
Washington
Coordinating Committee
Tukyanchenko
Berlin
Germany
Hays
Lukyanchenko
Allied Control Council
Moscow
Marshal Sokolovsky
Russia
Sokolovsky
Legionnaires Urge Outlawing Commies In Alabama Meeting
Birmingham AP James F O Neil national commander of the American Legion urged outlawing the Communist Party in the United States during a radio broadcast from an Alabama Legion banquet He called communism a grave threat and pressed for a broader veterans rehabilitation program and faster enactment of the Marshall Plan amid a nationwide Legion tour He is on leave from Manchester New Hampshire police chief and was introduced by George Cleere Montgomery James A Lane Huntsville Alabama legion commander presided
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Birmingham
James F. O'Neil
American Legion
Alabama
Legion
O'Neil
Communist Party
United States
O'Neill
James Evans Charged With Drunken Driving
James C Evans, 24, of Dothan route four, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, causing a collision, and leaving the scene after his car struck Helen Andrews parked at 408 West Main street just after midnight. He was released on a $300 bond.
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James C. Evans
Dothan
Evans
Helen Andrews
W. Manin Street
City Officials Cite 1947 Law in Employee Discharge
The hearing heard testimony from Acting Fire Chief Floyd Warris and City Commissioners Joon Asters and Jim Brennan regarding the dismissal of an employee. The board rejected claims and found the Personnel Board’s option valid, stating the city discharged the individual before the Civil Service Act of 1947.
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R B. Lewis
Floyd Warris
Joon Asters
Jim Brennan
A. D. Ussery
Yori
Dothan
Dutan
Perry
Livestock arrivals at eight plants in Southeast region
Livestock arrivals totaled 300 cattle, 150 calves, and 4,400 hogs at eight major packing plants in Georgia and Florida and Alabama. Hog prices moved steady to firm with quotes across weight ranges from 120 to over 270 pounds, including midrange barrows and gilts at 24 to 25.50 dollars and sows at about 20 to 22.25 dollars.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Ifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery cattle and hog market report from AP.Montgomery
Estimated salable receipts and opening activity show uneven cattle demand with good fed steers and heifers 25.00 to 29.00, medium 19.50 to 24.00, common 15.00 to 19.00. cows 14.50 to 20.00. calves 18.50 to 26.00. hogs steady with medium to choice barrows 21.00 to 26.00 and sows 19.00 to 21.50. overall volumes include 50 cattle, 250 calves, 200 hogs and various weights with valuations across the spectrum.
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Montgomery
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
Cotton demand projections and mechanization goals outlined
The House committee on agriculture reports 1950 cotton demand at 5 285 million bales if price is 40 cents and about 7 684 million at 25 cents with up to 9 559 million at 12 cents. Burris Jackson cites three research aims including production cost reduction via mechanization, expanded uses, and demand studies. He notes hours per bale drop from 235 to 11 with full mechanization and potential doubling of yield with better post control. Secretary Marshall to explain Europe aid plan effects on cotton at National Cotton Council in Atlanta, first speech since requesting all or nothing recovery funding.
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Hillsboro
Tex
Cotton Council
Jackson
Hill County
Atlanta
Marshall
National Cotton Council
Europe
Congress
Washington
Welfare spending totals and staff figures from county records
The county welfare department reports federal and state matching funds for old age, blind, dependent children, foster care, handicapped and temporary aid. Disbursements total 232257 for old age, 8763 blind, 54538 dependent children, 1895.62 foster care, 14274 handicapped, 120 temporary aid, 2203.62 other. Federal share 181165.75, state 44855.21, local 68031.28. 982 applications processed. 706 old age, 14 blind, 134 families with 332 children, 9 boarding children, 68 handicapped, 1 temporary, 195 pending from prior year, 40 pending end year, 29 aged. 892 disposed, 610 approved for assistance. Staff includes director, five case workers, three stenographers, and a finance officer. Also mentions welfare board member and Probate Judge J. Albers. (New Orleans and other data pasted)
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Allo Civic Organizations
County Welfare Departments
Permit Granted For Dothon Machine Shop Building
Emery C. Johnson receives permit to construct a 9000 dollar machine shop at 708 E Newton St by the city engineer. Other permits listed include grist mill and print shop 203 S East St 1000 dollars Joseph West repairs 707 Parker 150 dollars and several other building repairs and small projects across the city.
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Emery C. Johnson
E. Newton Street
A. L. Pate
S. East Street
Joseph West
Parker
W. V. Sullivan
S. St. Andrews
E. Main
Henry Rice
Williams Street
Parker Brown Construction Company
White Rock Packing Company
Paul Barrentine
N. Appletree
Cary Lewis
Montgomery Highway
George Boykin
J. B. Beauchamp
N. Orange Avenue
B. G. Cooley
E. Lafayette
J. M. Cooper
28 Persons Drowned In Steamer Tragedy
SANTIAGO Chile UP At least 28 persons drowned last night when the river steamer Cautin capsized and sank in the Imperial River One survivor said deaths may total more than 100 of about 350 aboard Reports from Tuerto said police recovered 28 bodies while others were carried downstream Passengers mostly women and children were bound for Nuchuente to attend ceremonies at the shrine of the Virgin of San Sebastian Luis Pena 2 told United Press casualties could reach the 100 mark he said the steamer deck was barely 10 inches above water with many jammed in two cabins and the hold
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Santiago
Chile
Imperial
Tuerto
Nuchuente
Frigid Weather Grips Pennsylvania Air Deaths Rise
Cold spell across four states leaves 11 dead in Pennsylvania and multiple fatalities in Kentucky Connecticut Illinois and more. Miami posts 72 degrees as the nation records varying temperatures amid fuel shortages and a broad curtailment by Iroquois Gas Corp to conserve supply.
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Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Connecticut
Illinois
Tennessee
Massachusetts
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
Missouri
Mississippi
Maryland
West Virginia
Rocky Mountains
Florida
Miami
Buffalo
N. Y
Iroquois Gas Corp
Olin F. Flumerfelt
License changes discussed for last year and this year
Willoughby offered to pay prior license but opposed a 35 dollar delinquency penalty unless an exception by Henry Arnold is possible. Ayres urged payment of penalties or an Arnold exception. Joe Barton of Montgomery outlined Alabama law on parking meters and a Decatur test case in January. The commission showed interest in meters for Dothan pending legal clearance and possible purchase talks.
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Willoughby
Ayres
Henry Arnold
Arnold
Joe Barton
Montgomery
Alabama
Barton
Decatur
Supreme Court
Dothan
Flim-Flam Case Reported Here Posing of a Missionary
A self described missionary, said to be a tall heavy set woman in a brown coat and hat, entered Missouri Goins's home on Sunday, read the Bible, prayed, and left with about 200 dollars from personal and Ladies' Aid Society funds. The draw was witnessed by neighbors who saw a man in a Florida-plate car nearby. Police investigate.
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Missouri Goins
Shelley Street
Missouri
Atlantic Coast Line
E. Burdeshaw Street
Florida
Mrs. J. S. Adams 81 Dies in Malone Florida
Mrs. J. S. Adams of Malone Florida died after a short illness in a local hospital. A former Houston County resident, she moved to Malone 24 years ago. Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Church with Rev. E. Si. Henry officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. W. W. Wofford and Mrs. G. V. Stinson, a son H. T. Adams, 11 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers listed.
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J. S. Adams
Malone
Fla
Dothan
G. V. Stinson
H. T. Adams
Gordon Route One
George Smith
Lester Fellows, Jr
Artie Moore
Johnny Howard
Doyle Pope
J. V. Alien
Professional Workers Council Meets Friday
The Houston County Social and Professional Workers Council will hold its first meeting of the year Friday afternoon at the Charcoal Steak House. Chair man Harry N. Scott announced the event. Guest speaker R. D. Crawford will discuss the early history of Do than. Miss Fran Mallette will supervise the program.
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Houston County Social and Professional Workers Council
Charcoal Steak House
Harry N. Scott
R. D. Crawford
Dothan
Fran Mallette
Tax plan clash as Knutson proposal faces veto risks
National tax debate centers on Knutson style cuts with 30 percent bottom to 10.5 percent top while Republicans seek higher personal exemptions and a revised community tax plan. Truman urges an excess profits levy to offset income tax rollbacks, as Democrats warn against reducing revenue and Baruch advocates delaying cuts for two years then gradual reform. Farm Bureau opposes immediate large tax cuts, seeking long term price stability.
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Knutson
Truman
Congressional Budget Committee
Baruch
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Committee
Secretary of
Commerce Harriman
House Ways and Means Committee
GOP
American Farm Bureau Federation
Ways and Means Committee
Federation
Farmers
Dulles urges safeguards for European recovery plan
Dulles backs the $17 billion European Recovery Program with conditions. He calls for a regional defense pact, a single administrator, and production targets to ensure long term unity among Western European nations. He warns abandoning ERP would cost more later and urges continued cooperation and strong U.N. and allied support. He proposes Ruhr area productivity and German integration with Western Europe under controlled measures. Douglas seeks the ERP post, but aides doubt his fit for the administration role.
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Dulles
Congress
Europe
Atlantic
Normandy
Dakar
GOP
Bernard M. Baruch
Baruch
United States
Communist Party
Clement Attree
Great Britain
Vincent Auriol
France
Fo Benape
United Nations General Assembly
United Nations
Rio
Germany
Ruhr
Western
State Department
Lewis W. Douglas
U. S
Britain
Marshall Plantering
Douglas
Grant Injuncting Against Jobless Law in Alabama
Montgomery AP Judge Walter B. Jones granted a temporary injunction against a new Alabama unemployment regulation. It requires employers to report employee separations within four days for workers seeking unemployment compensation, with a hearing to decide on a permanent ban later. The rule faces opposition from Benham Upwear Mills and Debardeleben Corp. as employers argue insufficient response time.
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Montgonery (Ap
Walter B. Jones
Tion
Alabama
Mat Industrial Relations
Femer
Wright Defends Race Policy and Democratic Stand in Mississippi
Governor Wright warned that any action to change the race question could destroy the nation and urged the Democratic National Committee to keep faith. He said progress will continue if race issues are handled by Mississippians and Southerners in a constructive way. Wright became governor after Bailey’s death in 1948 and was elected to a four year term.
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United States
Wright
Thomas L. Bailey
Surplus British Planes Sold to Jewish Agency in Palestine
British surplus goods offices in Palestine agreed to sell 21 used Auster scout planes to the Jewish Agency along with barbed wire reconnaissance cars and other equipment at equal prices for Arabs and Jews, while the agency says the planes will train Jewish pilots in commercial aviation. Negotiations continue for other surplus materials such as Nissen huts and camp facilities as the Syrian Red Crescent equivalent is granted entry to Palestine to aid casualties.
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Raamane
Palestine
Jewish Agency
Taye
Nissen
Syrian Red Crescent
Red Cross
International Red Cross
Masonic Confluence Meeting Set for Rehobeth Lodge
Secretary A. Culbreth announced the 2% District Masonic Confluence will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at the Taylor lodge in Rehobeth.
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Taylor Lodge
Rehobeth
Heave A. Culbreth
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