Folsom Names Glass and Gwaltney to Key State Posts
Governor James E. Folsom completed major appointments naming Brooks Glass of Gadsden to lead the State Commerce Department and supervise banks, and L L Gwaltney Jr of Montgomery as superintendent of insurance. Also named Auburn and Milk Board trustees and filled milk control board posts with multiple regional appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Brooks Glass
Milk Control Board
Bibb Graves
Matrice Allen
Birmingham
Veernon Troutman
Gadsden
J. F. Store
J. L. Morrison
Greensboro
Houston County to Begin Shipping Potatoes From Ashford Market
The Houston County Producers Association plans to ship sweet potatoes next week from the Ashford farm market. About 5 000 bushels are stored and will be traded waxed packed and sent to standard markets. John C Ingram says 7 to 10 carloads are expected with assistance from John Bagby and C M Ling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Producers Association
Ashford
John C. Ingram
Ingram
John Bagby
Auburn
C. M. Ling
Houston County
Cooperation in Air Rotary Forum Topic
Clarence W. Sorensen spoke at the Rotary Club on world cooperation in air travel. He warned about confusion from rapid ten mile a minute travel, lack of universal landing rules, and red tape. He urged international understanding on freedom of air and use of world airports to resolve the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Sorensen
Globe-Trotter
Rotary Chib
Institute of International Understanding
Sorensen
Sorenson
Cyclonic Wind Destroys Farm Structures Near Dothan
Winds of cyclonic velocity struck the Dr. L. Hilson farm about three miles northeast of Dothan yesterday at 1 30 p m destroying a tenant house and heavily damaging several barns. The Rex Goodson family narrowly escaped injury as they had just left the tenant house for the main house. Additional barns on nearby properties also sustained damage with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. L. Hilson
Dothan
A. D. Ussery
Ussery
Rex Goodson
Goodsons
Burdeshaw Place
Seery
Alabama Peanuts Could Jump 50 Percent With New Varieties
Auburn Alabama experts say yields could rise as much as fifty per cent by adopting Georgia Dixie runner over the common Alabama runner. Trials since 1946 show Dixie runner higher yielding and more resistant to concealed damage, with Auburn tests noting 1945 46 data supporting its superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Alabama
J. P. Wilson
Headland
Prades
Georgia
Malaria Cure Found In Drug Pentaquine
Discovery of a malaria cure from the drug pentaquine announced to the State Division of Corrections and Governor Green. Stateville prison tests involved 445 convict volunteers exposed to vivax malaria over three years, with results described as exceeding expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Division of Correction
Dwight H. Green
Stateville
Ill
Alf S. Alving
Nathan Drake
University of Maryland
South Pacific
Oriental
Clues Sought In Negro's Death In Dothan Store Shooting
A state toxicologist was expected to arrive to remove a bullet from Rubs Tee Collis a Dothan Negro woman shot to death while seated near a store window at the Hearts ton and Blackshear street corner. Police reported a deflected bullet and sought motive while several suspects were jailed, with sheriff and investigators promising updates today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubs Tee Collis
Dothan
Heartston and
Blackshear
Rghit
Coun No Cone
Pest
Cuneran
Sean Cortricautit
Nddie Kelly
Jourdep
J. Bo Coline
11th Marines Depart Tientsen for Guam
The 11th Marines left Tientsen and proceeded toward Guam as reported by AP dispatches. Approximately ten thousand troops were involved in the movement, with artillery units and support regiments sailing or marching toward the Pacific destination.
Tornadic Winds Leave Eight Dead In Three States
The Associated Press reports tornadic winds swept Alabama Georgia and Tennessee causing at least eight deaths and many injuries. Damage hit Kent Bethel and surrounding counties with destroyed buildings and disrupted services. Westward storms killed seven in Missouri and Arkansas with extensive property losses. Red Cross crews aided stricken areas as the twister traced from Gas ter field to near Montgomery and Valdosta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Missouri
Arkans
Mid - South
Kent
Ala
Montgomery
Bethel
Ale
Sarlest
Haswood
Crockett
Pennessie
Creeranit
Wreckim
Barracha Bemyp
Herbert Smart
Mucor
Orleven
Toy Fton
Aiab
Valdosta
Warela
Taywi
Henry Mock
Irene Bush
Juelia Noxen
Red Cross
Feovery
Oiteelf Coeaperd
Daminge
Gaster Field
Arniv Gor
Tesee
Burglars Hit Two Ashford Stores For Cash Smokes
Police report two Ashford stores, David Viarrieson’s grocery and Dick Barber’s Ashford Sweet Shop, were entered in a single night. Cash drawers and a cigarette stock were taken while doors were pried with improvised tools. Authorities traced similar burglaries to the same unknown culprits as officers alerted nearby sheriffs deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashpord
Ashford
William Rodrigier
David Viarrieson
Dick Barber
Ashford Sweet Shop
Bruner Sidhe
Asdford
Trathan
Denuties
West Pocket Marco Polo Encounters Washington Lingo
Hal Boyle visits a Potomac enclave dubbed Washington to observe its odd customs. He describes the two main tribes the Senators and Congressmen, their private elevators and ceremonial spaces, and the practice of ancestral naming invoked in council halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Marco Polo
Washington
Hal Boyle
Potomac
Washington, B
Ita
Congress Faces Rent Control Debate Amid Claims and Confusion
United Press report details a disputed push to abolish rent controls by a property owners group and the National Home and Property Owners Foundation. It cites White House influence, a Senate hearing, and accusations of international pressure while noting party tensions and proposed tax changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Bridges
Russia
America
United Press
Palestine Orders Attorney General Women To Leave Defies Talmadge
Government orders eviction of Palestinian women and children from land to clear way for new action against terrorism. Families of displaced persons and refugee men will be returned to Britain. soldiers brace for possible clashes as halt to the evacuation is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Talmadge
Jmrusal Prm
APO
Pew
Pertugos
Srene
Political Standoff Over Capitol Office Residency
Fragmented account describes a political dispute about remaining in a Capitol office. It mentions calls for impeachment, government expenditures and a clash over who holds the office while noting public reaction and potential leadership moves.
Hartford Season Post Umes New Industries
A fragment notes Hartford seeking to attract new industries and employment. It mentions Geneva and local councils urging cooperation, aiding workers forced to reuse homes, and a lesson about economic ties between Hartford and surrounding areas amid unclear details.
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Hartford
Umes New Industries
Geneva
Betantis
Countras Soners
Georgia Brothers Escape Tornado By Making Right Turn
Megs hunting Thursday when they hooked up to see a cone shaped formnade sheaing down on three. They heaped into their car and dashed away toward Titten ten miles RUAN on the town outskirts. The pursuing wind split directions at a fork as the brothers claim they dodged the tornado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Brothers
Nton
Gally
Kenneth
Billy Stipe
Megs
Titten
General Walkout Of 2 600 000 Men Halted By Order
General strike action by 2 000 000 government and utility workers was halted by an order from General Douglas MacArthur as Allied authorities pressured to avoid further disruption. MacArthur announced the stoppage citing dire emergency and urged continuity of essential services amid wartime strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles W. Vaughn
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Ay Watkin Tense
Wastite Tsa
Ebauinn
Jom Stoke Committee
Wave Ata
Diedpiogt
Broad
MarcArthour
MaccArthey
Palestine Mandate Debate Splits British Leaders
Churchill urges United Nations take over Palestine mandate as Britain faces evictions and urgent moves to reestablish its role. Stanley leads Conservative attack arguing evacuation of Britons and children from Palestine is essential before any final settlement is reached.
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Palestine Mandate
U.N
Churchill
Esa
Coltapn
Oliver Stanley
Palestine
Stanley
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Cooperation In Air Rotary Forum
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