Gandhi Led India's 400 Million To Liberty Goal
The frail Gandhi led 400 million Indians toward freedom from British rule, using civil disobedience and hunger strikes. Though praised as a unifying figure, his campaign split the country into Hindu and Muslim dominions, prompting sorrow and protests yet shaping India's path to independence. He endured imprisonment, fasts, and widespread devotion amid turmoil.
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World reacts to Gandhi death draws global sorrow
Reports from Washington London Johannesburg and capetown reflect global mourning with Truman drafting a statement and leaders calling Gandhi a great loss. Churchill Smuts and Shaw mourn while Indian shops close in Witwatersrand as the world responds to Gandhi's assassination.
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Jan Christian Smuts
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India
Gandhi Death Sparks Delhi Grief Across City
The granddaughter Mani cradled Gandhi’s head as he died, then sat in prayer. Crowds overwhelmed by grief filled Delhi while leaders wept and radio and bulletin boards carried the news worldwide. Mountbatten arrived as news spread through the city.
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Livestock arrivals and prices across southern plants
Livestock totals include 400 cattle 300 calves and 3000 hogs at eight plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Ga Dothan Ala and Jacksonville Tallahassee Fla Hogs sold fairly actively mostly steady with several price quotes by weight and grade Cattle week receipts and trade mixed with commodities in Montgomery and Union Stock Yards reports noting slow to weak Friday and week trends Calves veal and stocker prices listed with weights and ranges Sows and boars also priced with weight bands and adjustments
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Folsom Addresses States Rights Over Federal Interference
Governor Folsom criticizes Washington overreach citing Alabama departments and national guard as examples of states rights. He argues state and local affairs should be decided locally, deflecting questions on segregation as a Democratic party issue. He mingles with officials and looks forward to a private fishing trip.
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Gandhi Death Triggers Mixed Indian Tribute in New Delhi
In New Delhi a large crowd from all walks of Indian life gathered at Birla House to honor Gandhi. Hindus Muslims and Sikhs stood united in mourning as caste divisions blurred, while Gandhi’s blood-stained khadi dhoti remained as a stark emblem of national unity and sacrifice.
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James A. Mills
Associated Press
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India
Biria House
Emer Thomiey Killed In Car Crash In Florida
Emer Thomiey twenty eight year old former resident of Do than died Sunday night when his car wrecked and burned near Altoona Florida Surviving include his wife a son Kenneth Wayne Thomley mother Mrs Grady Thomley of Newton route two three sisters and three brothers Funeral planned for Mt Gilead Church Dothan Ward Wilson Funeral Home overseeing arrangements
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Dothan
Altoona
Fla
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Houston County
Kenneth Wayne Thomley
Grady Thomley
Newton
Raphia
Helen Thomley
Los Angeles
Calif
Virginia Thomley
Government spending figures spark tax cut battles
A list shows agencies like FCC, FPC, FTC and others with asked, recommended, and cut figures totaling billions. Congress debates GOP tax cut of 6.5 billion and Democrats’ counter as Truman vows veto. Whisky rationing policy fuels partisan clash amid election year pressures.
Nehru Seen as Gandhi’s Follower After Gandhi’s Death
Postwar commentary notes Nehru’s departure from Gandhi’s path and predicts he will apply his great talents to uphold Mahatma Gandhi’s principles, following the late leader’s judgment and vision.
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Woman shot in Phenix City tied to local notoriety
In Phenix City Alabama a 33 year old mother of two Mrs C O Revel shot and critically wounded Mrs Clyde L Yarbrough shortly after driving Revel home from work. Revel admitted the shooting and is held on a assault with intent to murder charge. Witnesses recall no clear motive and the case ties to local figures including Hoyt Shepherd trial context and the Alabama Amusement Company ownership.
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Two Alabamians Hurt As Streamliner Collides With Freight Car
MITCHELLVILLE Tenn AP four dozen injured when Louisville and Nashville Hummingbird diesel passenger train rear ends a freight on a siding near the Tennessee Kentucky border. The Hummingbird moving slowly on a side track struck the standing freight. Engine and one car derailed a third car hurled into the air. The collision occurred while both trains moved to the side to allow Southbound Train No 1 to pass. The 14 injured were taken to Franklin Ky for treatment. Names include Richard Leese of Calderdale and Verla Bonner of Cullman Ala.
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Cullman
Ala
Alabama Democrats back Truman and debate issues
The article notes Alabama Democrats will present candidates over time and urge debate on stump. Folsom secured a delegate spot for July Philadelphia convention, while Jefferson County Democrats pledge support to President Truman and oppose an anti segregation stance in 1948 party platform. A subcommittee was formed to combat racial and religious hatreds.
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Truman
Democratic Executive Committee
National Party
Plane in Atlantic search after British airliner disappearance
British Overseas Airways Corporation refused to operate the 18 versy on the North Atlantic saying it cost more to run than American types. The aircraft, from Santa Maria in the Azores, was due to land in Bermuda after reporting a last position 400 miles south of Bermuda. Coast Guard said weather was partly cloudy with moderate seas and 65 degree water. The airline claimed the London Havana route with a Bermuda landing planned if not delayed in the Azores.
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Obituary: Dies Nea Ashord Mobert L Forrester
Dies at home in Ashford ro 7 30 p m Thursday. Forrester a lifelong Houston County resident and Center Baptist Church member. Survived by wife, son Ronnie, parents W M Forrester of Ashford route two, four brothers W C Forrester of Columbia route two, Leslie Forrester of Thomasville Ga, Horace Forrester of Selman, Raymond Forrester in U S Army. Funeral 3 p m today at Center Church officiated by Rev Balkom and Rev Giving. Burial in church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers Dewey Davis Woodrow Sutherland Jack Snell Grove Grover Grandberry Dewey Bridges Horace Givens.
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Columbia
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Thomasville
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Mississippian Held By FBI In Dothan
Bernarr J. Reynolds a 22 year old Jackson Mississippi man was held on a Jackson federal court warrant for failure to appear for trial for embezzling government property He was arrested at a local hotel by city officers and an FBI agent and will be returned to Jackson John K Mumford Mobile FBI office announced Reynolds was to face trial in November 1948.
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Buster Cutts
Defective chimney blamed for minor house fire
Fire at Pearline Glenn residence on Keyton Alley blamed on a defective chimney. No damage reported. owner listed as Marion Hawk. A separate car fire on E Lafayette Street was extinguished. car owned by Durrell Carson.
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Political dispute over poll taxes and Negro votes risks split
In a tight race with the Republican candidate, a proposed Democratic move could hurt Truman. A Democratic committee official doubted wide adoption, while Senator Ellender argued Southern revolt would fade. He noted South may yet stay with Democrats despite protests. Republicans plan anti discrimination bills to capture the Negro vote, risking a Southern filibuster. Taft said GOP will choose items to bring up, potentially triggering Senate gridlock.
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Collision on Foster Street Injures Local Residents
A two vehicle crash in the 400 block of S Foster Street involved James M. Tice 43 of Cottondale and Ralph D. Ellis of Hilton Ga. Damages were considerable. No charges yet. Lonnie Roberts 23 of Headland held on driving without a license after his truck struck a car driven by J M Warren Jr at Gates and Main Streets.
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Cottondale
Fla
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McKinnon
Marvin Long
S. St. Andrews Street
S. Foster
Ralph D. Ellis
Hilton
Ellis
Long’s
Lonnie Roberts
Headland
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Qates
Main Streets
Cotton futures fall amid New Orleans liquidation
New Orleans and New York cotton futures declined as long liquidation and hedging pressured prices. By mid afternoon, Med May and other contracts showed losses from the prior session with bids around 4.98 for May and lower figures for July and other months.
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Coustsy Club Dance Climaxes March of Dimes Campaign
The Coustsy Club hosts a Leap Year dance tonight at the Dothan Country Club to close the annual March of Dimes drive. Lee Herlong chairs the ball committee and says the 9 PM event is informal and open to all. Advance tickets are $2 plus tax per couple. at the door $2.50.
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Houston County
Fire engulfs brick inn. five firemen on duty
In sub zero weather hundreds of townsfolk aided a thin fire crew. Five firefighters could not lift heavy rescue ladders. The brick inn burned, another Jesse Weldon Inn had burned over 50 years ago. Hospitalized: Molly Young Caselton Vermont fractured hip Vincent Benis Watertown Massachusetts possible internal injuries Donald Sanborn Fort Ethan Allen Vermont smoke poisoning James Holland West Roxbury Massachusetts smoke poisoning William Costello Waltham Massachusetts smoke poisoning
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Caselton
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Allen
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West Roxbury
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Waltham
Pen nock Dies in New York
Herb Pennock longtime Phila Phillies general manager died in Midtown Hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage. The news comes from New York where Pennock spent his final hours, marking the end of a storied baseball executive career.
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