Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
Army reserve officers without February 1 reserve activity requests will be moved to inactive reserve by Alabama Military District HQ. Eligible officers should contact Andalusia Sub District Post Office Box 923. Dothan firefighters fought a grass fire on Montgomery highway near town with no damage. Recruit Arthur G. Rolling of Dothan assigned to Heighth Cavalry Regiment in Japan. Grover Searcy and Pie, spouses of Dothan residents, serve in Tokyo. Seven notaries named by Governor Folsom include E H Holman Ozark. Helen Bottoms Geneva. Vera Willoughby and Blondell P Garrett Dothan. Ruby Chapman Dothan. Alton Reeves Dothan. J Lomax Searcy Enterprise. Fire alarm extension in Dothan police station saved a trip to Campbellton highway. call relayed and truck redirected. Chief Kelley to represent Dothan at Montgomery traffic safety meeting on inventory of activities with National Safety Council talk by James Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Reserve
Alabama Military District
Andalusia Military Sub District
Andalusia
Folsom
Sibyl Pool
E. H. Holman
Ozark
Dale County
Helen Bottoms
Geneva
Geneva County
Vera Willoughby
Houston County
Blondell P. Garrett
Dothan
Ruby Chapman
Alton Reeves
J. Lomax Searcy
Enterprise
Campbellton
Charlie Hunt
Eddie D. Kelley
Montgomery
State Department of Public Safety
Alabama
James D. Hill
National Safety Counci
Junior Tarzan Jimmie Wesser Shows Early Strength
At one year old in Los Angeles Jimmie Wesser demonstrates notable upper body strength by hanging from a bar for a full minute and performing four chinups. The AP reports a precocious display of athletic potential by a toddler born in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jimmie Wesser
Chin
Georgia Senate bans politicking by highway patrolmen
The Georgia Senate passed a bill to prohibit political activity by highway patrol officers and to raise salaries from director to troopers. The director’s pay goes to 6000, with rank up from major to colonel. deputy director to 4800 with lieutenant colonel. troopers to 1500. Violations would lead to termination and possible appeal to the Board of Public Safety. Patrolmen must be native-born, preferably from Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Senate
Herman Talmadge
House
George W. Wilson
State Department of Public Safety
Board of Public Safety
Georgia
Vaughn Terrell
Floyd County
Georgia Public Service Commission
Southern Bell Telephone Company
State Game Commission
Bevin to Address Recognition Question in Debate
Foreign office officials indicated Bevin would refer to the question of recognition in the debate. Previously government and foreign office sources suggested British recognition would be forthcoming soon and had mentioned no conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Number
Foreign Office
Bevin
Andn
Cease-fire accord signed by Israel and Egypt at Rhodes
Israel and Egypt signed an enduring cease-fire committing both sides to refrain from new attacks in southern Palestine. The pact confirms the January 7 cease-fire that enabled Rhodes armistice talks. Dr Ralph Bunche announced the message to the United Nations Security Council at Lake Success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Israel
Egypt
Palestine
Ralph Bunche
United Nations Security Council
Lake Success
Taft-Hartley measure faces Senate floor battle
The 10 basic provisions of the Taft-Hartley act await Taft’s signal as GOP leaders plan a floor fight after failing to block a committee move. Senator Morse foresees a coalitions shift with Southern Democrats. Truman seeks changes including a national emergency strike mechanism, while unions oppose 90 day court injunctions already in law.
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Taft
Ohio
GOP
Morse
Oregon
Truman
Coined label impressionism sparked by Monet’s Impression
A derisive journalist coined the term impressionism while mocking Claude Monet’s painting titled Impression. The word gained traction as critics discussed the art movement and its loose, atmospheric style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Monet
Columbia High selects Miss Culbreth Citizenship Girl 1949
Columbia High School names Bobbie Culbreth 18 as Good Citizenship Girl for 1949 based on dependability leadership and patriotism. She serves as editor in chief of the school paper and works on the Houstonian yearbook, is Beta Club treasurer, Glee Club member, F H A and home economics club participant. Her senior year average is high. she was also Miss Homecoming for 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia High School
Bobbie Culbreth
Bobbie
J. L. Culbreth
Columbia Route Two
Columbia
Houstonian
Bettis Trial Focuses on Hooded Parade Case Details
Witness Kirkland described Bettis waving and pointing at a robed klansman during a parade. He testified Bettis was warned to go home or face arrest, and Bettis was later arrested for drunk driving after a trip dispute about road locations. The defense argued the hooded order could influence the community, with numerous witnesses for a minor case before Judge Jesse M. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland
Bettis
J. D. Roberts
Paul Carpenter
J. K. Brown
Collier Road
Carpenter
Belle Meade Road
Roberts
Fulton County
Jesse M. Wood
Columbia and Buford dams plan navigation, power aims
A memorandum outlines priorities for the Jim Woodruff project and related dams. It notes the Buford and Columbia sites will proceed only with further funds, while Woodruff’s earth dike completes by June. It envisions navigation extension upstream to Fort Benning and increased hydro power from downstream plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Columbia
Jim Woodruff
Buford
Columbia
Congress
Sparkman
J. J. Register
Central of Georgia
Columbia Dam
Register
Woodruff Dam
Chattahoochee
Bureau of the Budget
Corps of Engineers
Apalachicola River
Upper
Columbia Rock and Dam
Flavorful French Apple Cabbage Salad
A crisp cabbage salad with finely diced red apple, tossed in French dressing. Crumbled blue or Roquefort cheese adds tang, while salt pepper and paprika finish the bright, savory dish.
Communists Demand Arrest Of Chiang Kai-shek
Communist radio called on acting President Li Tsung-jen to arrest all Nationalist war criminals including Chiang Kai-shek and Chiang Ching-kuo, as a move toward peace. Li may gain amnesty if he acts, while Nanking prepares to evacuate within 10 days and move the seat of government to Canton by February 5. Li and ministers will remain to direct peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Li Tsung-jen
Chiang Kai-shek
Toa
Shensi Radio
Chiang
Chiang Chingkuo
Canton
Cyanide Not Advised For Sore Throats
In Singapore an incident shows cyanide should not be used as throat gargle. A visitor misused a cyanide bottle meant for photo development, mixing a tablespoon with water and gargling. The host intervened and removed the bottle. The gargler reported no ill effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Weather and flood relief spread across central plains
Snow and sub zero readings across Arkansas Oklahoma and northern Texas with severe cold in the central plains and northern Rockies. Flooding drives hundreds from homes in Illinois and Indiana as Wabash rises. Senate panel approves 730000 emergency fund for airlift rescue in western plains and Rocky Mountains. Nebraska declares emergency and requests federal aid to match 500000 state relief package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Plains
Rockies
Plateau States
Melford
Utah
Fanbing
N. D
Phillip
Custer
Mont
Baenda
Salt Lake City
New England
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
N. Y
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Illinois
Mount Carmel
Iil
Ilinois
Indiana
Pinckneyville
Western Plains
Rocky Mountain
Senate
Nevada
Wyoming
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Nebraska
Val
Peterson
Mile
Deaths Malcolm D McKinney
Hartford Special funeral services were held for Malcolm Dee McKinney fifty three who died Friday evening at his Esto Florida home. The Rev Gene Brannan conducted the Esto Baptist church service and burial was in the church cemetery with Holman of Hartford in charge. Survivors include his wife six sons M D McKinney Pensacola J B and Wendell of the U S Navy Oakley Percy Max and Harold of Esto his mother Mrs Joseph McKinney Columbus Ga two sisters Mrs La Pate La Grange Ga and Mrs Cora Hyman Columbus two brothers M D McKinney Pensacola and John McKinney Panama City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm D. McKinney
Hartford
Malcolm ‘Dee. McKinney
Eston
Fla
Gene Brannan
Esto Baptist Church
Holman
Wendell
J. B. McKinney
U. S. Navy
Oakley
Percy
Max
Harold McKinney
Esto
Joseph McKinney
Columbus
la Pate
la Grange
Cora Hyman
M. D. McKinney
Pensacola
John McKinney
Panama City
Tom Fennell Dies After Illness in Ashford Area
Tom Fennell eighty four longtime Houston County resident died at his Ashford route two home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a m Thursday at Howard Grove church with Rev George Nobles officiating. Interment in the church cemetery will be directed by Ward-Wilson. Surviving are his wife two sons Fairie Fennell Dothan route four and Willie B Fennell Marianna route three three daughters Mrs Florence Rhodes Mrs Lillie Mae Cochran and Mrs Lois Hobbs all of Ashford route two a sister Mrs Mary Brite Grimes a brother Isaac Fennell Dothan route three and five grandchildren Active pallbearers will be James and Halas Jones Junior Hutton Johnny Kirkland Johnny and Jack Womack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fennell
Houston County
Ashford
Howard Grove Church
George Nobles
Ward-Wilson
Fairie Fennell
Dothan
Willie B. Fennell
Lillie Mae Cochran
Lois Hobbs
Mary Brite, Grimes
Isaac Fennell
James and
Halas Jones
Junior Hutton
Johnny Kirkland
Johnny
Jack Womack
Livestock arrivals and hog prices across Southern plants
Across eight plants in Georgia and nearby states, arrivals reached about 350 cattle 159 calves and 3400 hogs. Hog market mostly steady with soft to semi hard prices 15 to 18.50 per hundredweight. top hogs around 143.50. Montgomery market reports cattle calves and hogs with mixed gains and steady to higher bids for lighter weights.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market
Montgomery
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
Adams touts 11 chine planter to cut seedling costs
Adams explains that two large front wheels of the 11 chine planter stay fixed while the tractor turns, requiring dragging into position on a new row. The machines are on the market and may be bought though price is unknown. He says large-scale seedling planting can be cheaper with one driver and one rider, eliminating extra labor.
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Adams
Retail Merchants To Pick Committee In Dothan 1948
The retail merchants committee of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce for 1948 will be elected at a 9 am meeting tomorrow in the city auditorium. Walter Morris is co chairman, and all Dothan merchants are invited. Last year’s committee included Morris as chairman and members from department stores, groceries, hardware, specialty stores, furniture, jewelry, and restaurants.
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Retail Merchants Committee
Dothan, Chamber. of. Commerce
City ‘Auditorium
George H. “Malone
Walter. Morris
Malone
Dothan
Chamber
Morris
Jeff Hudson
Jack Gregory
Sam Blumberg
Joe Kraselisy
M. L. Kelley
Linnie Ree Holland
Archie D. Carmichael
Jimmie Thrower
Robbie Vincentelli
Charles McDougald
Lloyd Green
Ted Bauman
B. E. Williams
Ex Nazi Identifies Axis Sally Voice in Treason Trial
Hans von Richter, a former Nazi radio official, identified Mildred Gillars as the Axis Sally speaker in broadcasts used to support treason charges. He testified he heard about 20 recordings and noted roles like Midge at the Mike and Homie Sweet Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mildred FE. Gillars
Hans von Richter
U. S
Miss Gillars
von Richter
Midge
Pension increases proposed for veterans of pension age
Massachusetts legislators debate a measure offering non service connected disability pensions and old age pensions for veterans. At 60, pensioners would receive 60 dollars monthly rising to 90 at 65. Disability supplements add up to 90 dollars for total disability, with 120 dollars for those needing an attendant. Eligible veterans must have served 90 days in the last two wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Acheson outlines balanced aid plan abroad
In a defense of a bold new program, Dean Acheson argued the United States should aid backward regions with technical skills rather than deploy vast government capital. He named the Far East, Southeast Asia, Africa and much of South America as needing aid, while seeking private capital and assurances of recipient protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic
Truman
Congress
Acheson
Far East
Southeast Asia
Africa
South America
Kiwanis Inter-Club Program Comes to Dothan
Four Panama City Kiwanis members visited the Dothan club to present an inter club program led by J Ed Stokes. Sam Morgan spoke on loyalty while Coy Helms and Bill Boyd accompanied. Theodore Jackson received a bread board token. new members Henry Hicks and Foy Williams were inducted. Sam Stephens distributed play tickets for Candida set for February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama City
Kiwanis Club
Dothan ‘Club
J. Ed Stokes
Sam Morgan
Coy ‘Helms
Bill Boyd
John W. Bish
Dothan
Kiwanian
Stokes
Senate Debates Gag Rule and Anti Inflation Powers
The article covers Senate debates over unlimited debate on the floor and a suggested two thirds vote to end it, warning it could gag the minority. It also reports Republicans challenging President Truman on anti inflation powers, proposing a one year extension of voluntary controls, and identifies hearings on tariff repeal and reciprocal trade. A 48-member advisory group urges a law guaranteeing sellers the right to meet price competition amid concerns over current pricing policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stennis
Senate
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Stennisgald
Truman
Congress
Senate Banking Committee
Spice
Rep
Reed
House
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
D-Nc
Agriculture
Senate Commerce Committee
Supreme Court
Lost Mines Stories Collector in New York
AP reports Raymond Dow, a civil engineer in New York, collects lost mine stories and likewise a pile of worthless stock. He treats both as a personal collection rather than an investment, totaling about 12,000 mine tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raymond Dow
Jake Moore Inducted into U S Army from Houston County
J G Jake Moore a Lefthander who starred for the Dothan Browns in the State League last year was among five Houston County men sent for action by the selective service. Mrs Ralph Hynson clerk said Moore gave his Ashirog address as 1107 East LaFayette Street. The group also included Leo Bring Hunter Osborn Phillip Tyre, all from local routes. This marks the second wave from Houston County this month with three inducted in December making two county debt cases resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G
Jake) Moore
Dothan Browns
Stason U.S. Army
Ralph Hynson
Selective Service
Jake
Houston County
Sentty Ywell Field
Ashirog
Leo Bring
Dothan
Joe
East LaFayett
Hunter
Columbia
Osborn Phillip Tyre
Main Street
Houston
Inventor Anna Nessler Devises Rejuvenation Ring Idea
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Anna Nessler and an inventor unveiling a "permanent wave machine" and a Ring body surface concept. Mentions an award by American Women's Yom Services for achievements advancing economic social prestige. Passage includes observers reading a newspaper and debating a man opposite.
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Anna Nessler
Yom
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Arthur G. Rolling
N. Foster
Heighth Cavalry Regiment
1St Cavalry Division
Japan
Rolling
Fort Jackson, &. C
Pie
Grover Searcy
May Searcy
Theth Cavalry Regiment
Tokyo
Harry Hall Co
Solons
Malone Motor CO
Asanea
Ford Dealers
Firestone Tire Distributors
Culbreth
Oline
Bonita Averette
Coffee County High School
Eben L. Averette
Axis
Sally
Victory Center Field Hospital
C. A. Walwyn
John Andrew Hospital
Tuskegee Institute
G. B. Kebe
M.D
Victory Center Pier Hospital
Exterprise
Kiwanis Group
Jake Moore Leagy
Army
For All
J. L. Harri Roofing CO
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