Anti Folsom Group of State Senators Work Out Strategy
Anti administration forces in the Alabama State Senate are organizing for the 1949 legislature. A Birmingham caucus with about 20 senators discussed curbing the governors temporary clerk hire fund and cutting enforcement spending by the liquor control board and revenue department. The group aims to save money for health and education, while seeking ceilings on administration pay and extra office rent. Senators listed include Hughes, Boutwell, Patton, Russell, Lowe, Allen, Hooten, Swift, Kendall, Clay ton, Coleman, Cater, Quarles, Burnside, Owens, Glover, Gulledge and others.
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Montgomery
State Senate
J. Bruce Rendipacn
Wilcox County
Birmingham
James E. Folorm
State Liquor Control Board
Revenue Department
State Military Department
Henderson
Walt B. Jones
Bir Quingham
J. Albert Hughes
Geneva
al Bert Boutwell
Jefferson
David Patton
Limestone
Noble Russell
Morgan
R. J. Lowe
Madison
James B. Allen
Etowah
Paul J. Hooten
Randolph
G. Robin Swift
Escambia
R. G. Kendall
Conecuh
Preston Clayton
Barbour
James S. Coleman
Greene
Silas D. Cater
George Quarles
Dallas
Beans And Pepper Growing Contracts Offered Farmers
Members of the Houston County Producers Association were told contracts exist to grow string beans and pimiento peppers at guaranteed prices from a canning plant. Dr. F. G. Granger announced $80 per ton for both crops if at least 100 acres are under contract and urged farmers to contact B. F. Ingram in Ashford.
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Houston County Producers “Association
F. G. Granger
Dr. Granger
Lyle Brown
The
Alabama Extension Service
Two Cleveland Boys Held In Auto Theft
Two 16 year old Cleveland Ohio youths Roy Talbert and Bob Hienson were jailed in Calhoun County on federal charges of transporting a stolen auto across state lines. They waived grand jury action at arraignment in Gadsden with bond set at 500 dollars each.
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Anniston
Cleveland, O
Calhoun County
Roy Talbert
Bob Hienson
U. S
Lee Forter
Gadsden
Heflin
Ala
Kenny Beyer
Jack Chambers
Lakewood
Cleveland
Beyer
Chambers
Young Beyer
Louis Kosman
Avocado Bars Stuffed with Cottage Cheese Salad
A luncheon salad features avocado bars filled with creamed cottage cheese mixed with goat onion and chopped pimento. The dish is garnished with parsley. The article notes that about one tenth of the US population is Negro.
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United States
60 Slovaks Arrested As Spies For U S Intelligence Office
Prague reports that 60 Slovak security officers were arrested on espionage charges for the United States Intelligence Service. Western observers noted possible links to a broader abortive army uprising in Bohemia, with estimates of hundreds more detained in Prague and Pilsen. Officials offered limited details, while sources suggested a planned revolt was thwarted and remain uncertain about total arrests.
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Prague
United States Intelligence Service
Pankrac
Bohemia
Pilsen
Bratislava
Acheson Takes First Steps To Carry Out Truman Policy
Secretary of State Dean Acheson began steps to carry out President Truman's program to strengthen free nations, roll back communism, and alleviate human misery. He met with newly nominated Undersecretary James E Webb to map future U S foreign policy, with noted concerns on Peiping, the Middle East, and growing global tensions. Acheson vowed to discharge his duties faithfully and expected to overhaul the State Department by expanding its diplomatic apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Gonzales
Washington
Dean Acheson
Truman
James E. Web
Adeneversteic
U. S
Straetgy
Robert A. Lovett
Achesbn
Acheson
Henry L. Stimson
United Nations
Department
Peiping
Middle East
United States
State Department
Webb
Work Ties To Intelligence Service And Slovak Emigration
A fragment describes work connected to the American intelligence service and Slovak emigration. The text hints at roles or duties tied to intelligence operations and movements of Slovak emigrants, with no further details available in the readable portion.
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American Intelligence Service
Slovak Emigration
Florida Industrial School for Boys admits 297 in 194
Official records show 297 boys admitted to the Florida Industrial School for Boys during the year. Duval led with 40 total (22 white, 18 colored), followed by Dade 37 (27 white, 10 colored) and Hillsborough 31 (8 white, 23 colored). Other counties contributed varying totals, with several counties sending two to ten boys.
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Marianna
Florida’ ‘Industrial School
Florida
Baker
Collier
Dixie
Manatee
Palm Beach
Polk County
Pinellas
Lake
Lee
Marion
St. Johns
Brevard
British Find Philip A Prince Of A Guy
British view Philip Duke of Edinburgh as a hands on royal who blends common touch with duty. He drives himself or directs others, visits clubs, opens hospitals, supports youth groups, and handles naval duties while embracing public duties with seriousness.
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London
Prince of
Palace
Britain
Philip
Duke of Edinburgh
Elizabeth
George
Buckingham Palace
High Street
Windlesham Moor
London Federation of Boys’ Clubs
French Trains Shift To Rubber-Tired Cars
Paris reports 140 rubber-tired railway cars in service since 1931 covering 12 million miles. Weighing 16 tons vs 33 tons for steel-wheeled cars, they warn on a flat tire and stop at the next division point. Trains run quietly and smoothly up to 80 mph, tires last 22,000 miles, and operation costs rise because gasoline engines replace heavier diesel units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Perry County Wins 4 H Safety Award
Perry County received the 1948 Alabama 4 H Farm Safety award from the State Extension office, earning a General Motors plaque. The program, aimed at encouraging safety, saw 19 of 21 4 Hers enrolled completing safety surveys and activities on homes and farms. Jimmy Warbington of Maine led county and state honors. other winners include Mary Wilson of Elba and Archie Bryant of Rockford.
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Auburn
Perry County
State Extension Office
Alabama
General Motors
State Department of Public Safety
State Highway Department
Jimmy Warbington
Maine
Mary Wilson
Elba
Coffee County
Archie’ Bryant
Rockford
Coosa
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Betty Killinton
Enc
Salem
Ares
Ita Portant
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L. Brunson
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