New Fire Station Approved at Cost of 986 000
The Civilian Production Administration approved plans for a new fire station at the Burdeshaw and Appletree streets intersection. Gyde Coe, city fire commissioner, said construction will start after CPA and city approvals, with street widening, corner rounding, and a traffic light to ease fire truck access. Estimated cost is 86 134 dollars. Also approved is a Houston Hotel alteration costing 5 000 dollars for essential maintenance.
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Burdeshaw
Appletree Streets
CPA
Houston
School Bus Collides With Tractor Near Echo
Erby Riley of Echo suffered a minor injury when the tractor he drove on Alabama highway No. 97 near Echo was struck by a school bus driven by Skie Crews. The bus attempted to pass the tractor pulling a disc in heavy fog. both vehicles damaged about 300 dollars. Crews uninjured.
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Erby Riley
Echo
Duke and Duchess grant exclusive interview to college girl
In Tallahassee Florida AP reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor paused during a visit to Mrs George F Baker to give an exclusive interview to 19 year old Girley Rodgers editor of Florida State College for Women student publication after a journalism student was refused admittance. They then left for Palm Beach and on to Nassau in the Bahamas for an indefinite stay with no plans announced.
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Tallahassee
Fra
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
George F. Baker
Florida State College For Women
Girley Rodgers
Miss Rodgers
Congress Moves to Speed Anti Strike Terms in Early Session
The House plans fast action on anti strike measures and extends an excise tax to save 1.13 billion in revenue. Labor leaders promise a vote on strike control by March 15 amid a potential soft coal strike set for midnight March 31 without a new wage hour contract.
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Washington
House
GOP
Fred A. Harley
RNJ
House Labor Committee
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
Senate Labor Committee
Columbia Negro Held In Burglary
A thirteen year old Negro boy was arrested in Columbia on second degree burglary and confessed to entering two houses taking a watch a shotgun and shells. He is suspected in the burglary of the Columbia post office last week and was seen near the burglarized sites during the crime. Police turned him over to child welfare officials and deputies transported him to Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
J. A. Renny
Roney
Columbia Police
Dothan
Grace Moore's Body To Be Returned To Tennessee For Burial
In Copenhagen the body of Grace Moore American singer killed in a Japanese crash will be sent to Paris then on to the United States. Her husband Valentin Parera announced the US burial plan while a Swedish church service is held before departure aboard the Swedish warship Oscar II for Malmö. Crown Prince Gustaf Adolfs son and other royals accompany the coffin.
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Copenhagen
Grace Moore
Paris
Miss Moore
Valentin Parera
United States
Price Gustav Advaif
Oscar TH
Malmo
Frederik
Chovn
Typrid
Denmark
Prince Wilhelm
Sweden
Sompany
Chinese National Aviation Corp
R. A. Vick
American Baptists (North
Cheshire
Chungkiegan
Hong Kong
Canton
Claire J. Chennault
U.S. 14Th Air Force
Fokien Toun
Folsom Confirms Horn Appointment
Gov James E Folsom confirms Clint Harreson named advisory counsel for legislative in ten committees on the public service commission and Wo Lac Rue Horn of Dothan assigned to tax matters on special work both at 5000 dollars yearly salary
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Montgomery
James E. Folsoms
Clint Harreson
Public Service
Wo Lacrue Horn
Dothan
Durocher Targets Divorce Judge in Roasting Appeal
Los Angeles AP Leo Durocher, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, attacks Judge George Dockweiler who dissolved Laraine Day's marriage. Durocher and Day, once married in Paso, Texas, had a Juarez divorce. Dockweiler warned Day to appear next year to explain why the decree should not be set aside.
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LOS Angeles
Leo R Ocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Laraine Day
Durocher
Miss Day
Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mexico
George A. Docker
Day
J. Ray Mendricks
Joanneinuy Leo
Durecher
Dockweiler
Iran
White Primary Bill Nearing Test in Georgia
ATLANTA AP The so called white primary bill that would bar Negroes from Georgia primaries moved toward a House test. Supporters argue it prevents Negro domination and opponents fear it erodes democracy. Senate leaders urged swift action.
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White
Bill Nearing
Atlanta
Georgia
Iooas
Mitching Duruaiaien
Democratic Party
House
Senate
Spence M. Grosson
Savannah
Grady Coker
Canton
Thomas G
Jus. Jr
Covington
Callaway
George Subadas
Doweh Tery Sted Aio
Nas Chines
Earth
Willis Smath
Carrol
Ros Hirris
Augusta
Herman Tolmadse
Youth Pleads Guilty to Wearing Army Uniform
Rosie Roguemore, known as the Nernst Nolita, pleaded guilty in Montgomery before Judge C. Bo Kennamer to unlawfully wearing an Army uniform. The youth, about 20, did not know his age or register under Selective Service. He received probation, and the judge ordered immediate registration. U S Deputy Marshal Benton Fo said the offender lacked the required registration record.
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Rosie Roguemore
Judce C. Bo Kennamer
Montgomer
Vernantas
Benton Fo
U. S
Todas Fey
Amondates
Feo
Teachers Of County Hold Study Course
The second in a series of study courses was held for Houston County teachers this afternoon. Primary grade teachers met at 4 30 p m with the class for his school instructors followings at 7 r pm. Both classes were held in the courtroom. Dr B R Showalter of Auburn is conducting the course.
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Houston County
Solomon Baxter
B. R. Showalter
Auburn
Chinese airliner with 26 aboard found wrecked
A Chinese commercial airliner carrying Methodist Bishop Schuyler Edward Garth of Madison Wisconsin his wife and 24 others was found wrecked and burning 100 miles west of Hankow. Officials fear no survivors as a recovery convoy heads toward the remote crash site.
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Shanghai
APD
Schuyler Edward Garth
Madison
Wisc
Hankow
China
John Papajik
New York City
McCallister Files Turns Commission Race Into Contest
McCallister, a World War II veteran and real estate agent, qualified as a Democratic candidate for the commission seat amid a financial entry fee dispute. The contest pivots on March primaries with a second primary set for April 1 as the charter election nears.
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Dothans Dermoenatie
John Turner McCalister
Ja. Poetan
Cumbert
W Parksman
Essochalo Cominass
McCalister
Thurty
Fort Gaines
Teanunge
Graber
President Truman Plans Mexico Visit
President Truman intends to visit Mexico, with plans not yet finalized. White House press secretary Charles Ross indicated dates and details would be announced after further discussion, with no decision on timing or attendees yet.
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Truman
Mexico
Washington
White House
Charles GG. Ross
Trianddle
Miguel Alersat
Adethi
Truthan
Irs
How To Get Along In Strange Towns Hal Boyle Advice
Hal Boyle discusses movers and migration in America noting the push to relocate across counties and states. He reflects on frontier spirit, Horace Greeley, and modern mobility as transportation expands and opportunities grow. The column cuts off mid thought as it references page sections.
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Hal. Boyle Torkaps
America
Ayn Satoe
Patrek Henry
States
Virginia
Massachusetts
Pilot Club Play Brings Gift To March Of Dimes
Pilot Club sponsors a charity play raising funds for March of Dimes. The event featured local participation and school groups with proceeds totaling 485 dollars to support the health organization. Local officials praised community involvement and urged continued support.
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Pilot Club
March of Dimes
Mrs Mickey Rooney to Receive 250000 in Settlement
Birmingham reports that estranged wife Mrs Mickey Rooney would obtain 250000 from a potential out of court property settlement. The article notes an ongoing divorce and names attorney Morton Grisks and Jane Taylor as sources.
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Mickey Rooney
Birmingham
Ala
Jane Taylor
Mione
Rooney
Acta
Jmorton Grisks
Abone
Taylor
Betty Tare
Sean Pret
Pra
Os Teller
Mondas
One
United States Ends mediation with China over civil strife
The State Department announced that the United States will terminate its connection with the 1945 Committee of Three seeking to mediate between Chinese Communists and Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist government. The move signals a withdrawal from expatriate efforts to oversee ceasefire and troop demobilization in China.
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AFL
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
China
U. S
Homer Ferguson Reicht
House
Senate
Warren R. Austin
United Nations
Capitol Hill
U. N
UU. S
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Donald J. Gonzales
Washington
United States
Chiang Kai-shek
State Department
Committee of Three
George C. Marshall
Truman
Amercan
Catenin
Comdeniunng
Mearstidl
Chiang Pavernment
Bankers, Kidnappings in Tel Aviv Dome Drama
The article reports on the abduction of notable figures in Tel Aviv including banker Collin and judge Ralph Windham. It notes British authorities pressuring for release, with ultimatums extended and insurgent broadcasts claiming plans to free captives for a demanded ransom or political aim.
Strawberry pickers on state payroll shakeup in driver licenses era
Governor names Strawberry Pickers linked to a payroll scheme, including Goodwin Hitt Portiuringivinus Persone and Charles Wy US portvo case, as aides Lyerly and others from the highway and conservation departments. Emmett Key and James Key hold posts in conservation and commerce. Engagements suggest state-wide work and dispersed duties.
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Montcomberhy
Ko Folsom
Goodwin
Opie Hitt
Fance
Key
Tarrant
Portiurigivinus Persone
Charles Wy
Portvo
Bill Lyerly
Dand
Folsom
Russian Newspaper Labels Pauley Charges Absurd and Tendentious
Izvestia cited Pauley as misreporting Manchuria reparations noting Russia’s claim to seize Japanese property. Pravda accused Allied powers of pursuing dismemberment of Germany and pressuring America’s reparations policy.
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Pauley
Edwin Wo
Russia
Truman
Manchuria
Joe Muroer
Manchu
Izvestia
Communist Party
Pravda
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