Police Chief Quits and Seeks Job On Force
Victor Smith reports the Dothan city police chief Draughon resigns effective today to join the police force, citing illness in his family and a desire for job security. The commission accepts the resignation and Draughon seeks appointment as a regular officer. He notes the mayoral merit system affects his head of police status and asks to come under the police force. (Turn to page 3)
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Victor Smith
Dothat
de Diaughan
Cay Coitiissiel
Diaughan
Port St. Joe
Max Leer
Clyde Cor
Draughons
Jimh Brennan
Draughon
Compianoner Cor
Coe
Camimsnon
Doman Dothan
Atabata
4-H Club Encampment Set To Begin Next Week
4-H Club encampment to start next week at Choctawhatchee Wells with 500 to 1,000 attendees. Coffees Henry, Houston, Geneva counties will host multi day sessions July 7 through month end, with Coffee County, Dale and others joining different dates. Ling says program mixes recreation, education, and inspirational services, featuring swimming, sports, forestry and wildlife studies, tent living, and meals brought by members.
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Bave
Mrs
Choctawhatcher Wells
C. M. Ling
Noday
Chub
Coffees
Henry
Houston
Geneva
Coffee County
Miegbert
Dale County
Hens County
Houston County
Geneva County
Lingsad Theannisl
Negro Is Charged With Murder Intent In Dothan Arrest
George Barner, a Negro, is held in the county jail on an assault with intent to murder case connected to the alleged attack on Annie Johnson. Sheriff reports Barner was arrested in Dothan about 10 days ago and held on a temporary assault and battery charge. County Health Officer Burkett states the woman remains in critical condition.
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George Barner
Annie Johnson
Shelf Walt Cameron
Burney
Dothan
Burkett
Tomboy city laughs at herself in Booble column span
Hal Boyle writes from Los Angeles about a tousled tomboy figure who embodies the restless energy of global cities. He notes how Paris New York Tokyo and Chicago each react with humor and pace while the subject remains unsteady yet ambitious, with growing self awareness.
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Ral Boyle
Los Angeles
London
Tokyo
Paris
New York
Francisco
St Louis
New Orleans
Chicago
Abandon Levees In Illinois Area
The Missouri river flood forces abandonment of levees protecting Cupe and Carondelet in Illinois area after rapid leaks overwhelm water-handling efforts. Evacuations were conducted overnight as floodwaters rose past levels seen in decades, with defense lines and pumps aiding residents before surrendering the upstream barriers.
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St, Louis
Sistoy Ryved
Cupe
Carondelet
Sebnot
Amy
Jin Central
Missouri
Misouri
Pwliching
Chener
Chouteau Island
Illinois
St.Louis
Sught
St. Towe
St Louis
Electric Coop Gets Approval for 23,000 kW Steam Plant
The Rural Electrification Administration approved a loan to the Alabama Electric Cooperative of Gantt for immediate construction of a 23,000 kilowatt steam generating plant with a substation and transmission. The project serves five Alabama and three Florida distributors and multiple municipalities, using $2,513,100 from prior REA allotments. Entities include South Alabama Electric, Covington Electric, Pea River Electric, Southern Pine, Wiregrass Cooperative in Alabama and West Florida Electric, Bacambia Rivers Electric, and Choctawhatchee Electric in Florida. The plan aims to supply power to numerous cooperatives and communities across two states.
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Washington
Alabama
Elverie
Gnett
Ala
Claude Wickard
Senfaters Hill
Sparkman
Alabamon Electric Cooperative
Alama
Florida
South Alabama Electric Cooperative
Covington Electric Cooperative
Pea River Electric Co Operative
Souther Pine Cooperative
Wiregrass Co
Aabame
West Florida Electric Cooperative Association
Bacambia Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc
Cheetawhatchee Electric Cooperative, Inc
Generata Ee Capeny Suas, Na
Conference On Marshall Plan At Paris Seen Failing
DRAMATIC talks among Russia Britain and France on Secretary Marshall’s plan for European recovery opened in Paris but yielded little. Officials reported March toward a continental program was possible only with Soviet help, while American lobbying probes and anti-lobby crusades dominated Washington coverage with public demands for full investigations.
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Joseph EB. Dynan Faris
Marshall
Hidanit
Sumrees
Petey Circle
pHaunteries
Theo
Ophen
ECG
Geater
House Sets Vote For Next Tuesday On Revenue Bills
The Alabama House of Representatives advanced a batch of revenue and appropriation measures to special order for next Tuesday. A hotel fire watch requirement and alcohol possession limits were also discussed, with several bills proposed to tighten safeguards and regulate sales within dry counties.
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House
Montgomery
House of Representaives
Axield Fedego
Ballz
Star
Kep
J J Benford
Marshall County
Mant Coburn
Colles
Dry
Mohne
George Stone
Mobile
Grandfather Of Boy Slain By Warden Held In Bond
In Florida, the grandfather of Sam Griffin, 17, who was shot and killed by a game warden, was held on a 50 peace bond after a preliminary hearing. The elder Griffin, Bunyan, faced threats against the warden and was ordered to post 2500 bond as a result of his guilty plea to threatening the warden’s life.
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Warden
Warden Griffin
Sam Giffin
Inn House
Kochavid
Rouhe
Alfen Boxers
Bow van Griffin
Bowyan Cuttin
Roche Seid Bunyan
T. Griffin
May
Chance Of Winning 4-H Meat Animal Contest Doubled
The National 41 Club meat animal contest doubles chances for top southern state winners. Winners Billy Max Snell of Dothan Alabama and Test young receive educational trips to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago next December.
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Billy Max Snell
Dothan
Alabama
Imilonel Committee
Chiccago
Bully
Inp Bnet
Progress Made On Peace Force
Progress reported toward a peace force with substantial international backing. Soviet and Western diplomats discussed a joint approach, while military and economic support was pledged by several nations. Leaders noted advances in planning and coordination amid broader global security concerns.
President Tyler's Last Daughter Dies
In Huiston Virginia Mrs Peart Tyler EUs, youngest and only surviving daughter of President John Tyler, died at her daughter Am brose M. Marye's home near here yesterday. The 14th child of Freel ilent Tyler, she was an infant at the time of her father’s death.
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Huiston
Peart Tyler Eus
Tem
United Testes
John Tyler
Ambrose M. Marye
Freelilent Tyler
Mira
Ellis
Bie Cues
Police Cordon Halts Lynching Of Negro In Georgia County
Police cordon halts an alleged lynching in a Georgia county as mob action is stopped and authorities move to protect a Black man. Report details describe a tense scene with bystanders and security measures surrounding the incident as investigations begin.
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Georgia County
Cross Country Race For Prisoners On July Fourth Events
Officials plan a Fourth of July program at Alybara with a cross country race for prisoners. The event aims to avoid proximity while officials hope the contest proceeds smoothly amid other activities at Draper Privan and associated venues.
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Alybara
Onsen
Frank Hoanelt
Caday
Acthail Garnen
Draper Privan
Ea Bopecist
Black Maquis Plot Alleges Plot to Overthrow Govt in Paris
Fragmentary report describes purported plan by a group called Black Maquis to seize control in Paris. Details reference prewar style rallies, a planned march on the Champs Elys es and alleged government plots.
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Paris
Today's Fish Story Orange Peel Makes Good Boit
A garbled passage describes an odd fish tale involving an orange peel and a boy or nephew. Names and places are unreadable, with multiple misspellings making the core event unclear. The fragment hints at a domestic scene, a garden, and fruit, but lacks coherent facts.
New Marshall Team Takes Over Affairs Of State Department
Washington reports Secretary of State Crore C. Marshalls Hewrate took charge of American foreign policy today. The move follows a reshaping of the department during a period of diplomatic strain with Europe. Key deputies including Norman Armaur and John E. Peyntot assumed senior roles as the Marshall administration reorganizes policy, signaling a shift toward a more centralized approach and closer coordination with the White House on international affairs.
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H. Shackford Washington
C. Marshalls
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Fiend
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Huh
Anne Anne
Thangen
St. River
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Marehall
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Dietong Carree
Dtale
Alfiita
Kairape
Anim
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Lite Amerie
Coarten
Fesktudge
Salenan
Vt Now Exchange Emcentive Soi
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Tod Joh Ae Naatetant
Fare Transpiration
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John EL Peyntot
Cove Uri Lu
Missing two year old grete gale spurs camp search
A two year old girl named Greta Mary Gale disappeared near Lee's Camp at a national park. Sherif Melvin Rhoder said the child was found in a weakened state later and the grandfather, a former congressman, died of a heart attack shortly after the disappearance. Police continued a large search as the family received support from local authorities. more details appeared on page 2.
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Grete Mary Gate
Nagbero
Sherif Melvin Rhoder
Police Radio Today
Wassen National — Park
Celt
Paruney
Greta Mary Gale
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General Hospital
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Great Tone
Lee's Camp
National Park
William Gala Jr
Alameda County
Newamen
Rossini
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