Revivals and arrests headline Dothan area report
Local notes cover Harvey Culbreth revival services at Center Baptiste Church near Webb, a Cottonwood convict recaptured after escape, a burglar at Sadie’s Nutgrass Garden stealing watermelons and nickels, Rocky Branch Church homecoming on the first Sunday in July, two car fires in Dothan, and Sam E Sawyer’s re election to the National Candy Wholesalers board. Also listed are lodge officers and Sgt Aubrey Maddox set for air duty in Europe with the 37th Bomb Squadron.
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Sadie’s Nutgrass Garden
N. Lena Street
Eddie D. Kelley
Rocky Brench
Sam E. Sawyer
Elba
National
Candy ‘Wholesalers’ Association
Chicago
Aubrey K. Maddox
A. E- Maddox
307Th
Strategic Air! Command
MacDill Air Forest
Tampa
Fila
England
Mac. Till
Goose Bay
Labrador
Royal Air Force
Marham
Norfolk
Bogland
Maddox
Education door to opportunity for Negros urged
Poole urged opening education doors for Negros in a more adequate way and called for better housing and health aid. He criticized alcohol industry and urged Christian standards of justice as Bishop Purcell presided. Attendees from Attata and Nashville speakers included Dr Walter K. Greene of Telford College.
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Poole
Peele
Christ
W. F. Quillian
James W. Sells
Attata
Clare Purcell
Mromote, C
Pele
Fora Q Sobfele
Cal Br Bth
Nashville, Tenn
Walter K. Greene
Telford College
Band classes enroll hundreds of students at local schools
About 36 students from Thurty-ux and Wem elementary enroll in the district band program. Classes began Monday with instruction for pupils across sections including major instruments. The term runs through July with bass and baritone parts available and students urged to contact the director for enrollment.
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Thurty-ux
Wem
Wean
Heael Mumpion
Toom
Amapton
Mudenta
Chance Unites Men Long Separated in Blackstone
In Blackstone Virginia a local hardware merchant C O Neal recorded a sale receipt. The buyer returned and revealed the name on the receipt matched another man, W H O Neal of San Francisco California. The two men, brothers, had not seen each other since childhood.
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Blackstone
C. O'Neal
W. H. O'Neal
San Francisco
Cal
Democratic and Republican moves swirl around Dewey and Truman
Reports from Philadelphia to Meriden and Washington show Democratic and Republican leaders debating a Truman bid versus other contenders. Eisenhower’s name surfaces as a potential non-contender while party officials weigh drafts, delegations, and cleavages ahead of conventions.
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Kantge
Lis
Resdenes
Elta
Iate
Fasenhower
Hinh
Heve
Faite
Pla
Beng
Exxenhower
Meriden
Marty Larkson
Democratic Nation Corpautice
Stat
Washington
Herbert Hoover Commissies
Incheon
Forrestal
New York
Truman
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Michigan
Matnresota
Wise Ironsin
Thvals
Sun 1
California
Hart
Henry
Dockurailer
Legislative Branch
Westerswine
TVA Vt
UCM
Congress
Eriteat
Wayen Pratt
TVA
Virgin Tatunas Tae
Virgin
Vivoria Sas
Philatelphia
Relcan National Charmin
Ord
Reott Sant
Aviv
F. Mewey
Warren
Yeaterday
G. Rendall
Pep Wily
Kennedy Named Territorial Extension Pest Expert
Kennedy served as editor of the battensxe Service and head of an agricultural education program. He graduated from AP sf ABST, won in a field artillery battalion, joined the Kittin Arme in Waly, served in France and Germany with the Third Army, later led to Auburn by way of Coffee county for an official appointment.
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Auburx
BI Kennedy
Dascart
Cole
Bas Gece Samed Mepustanr
Batensxe
Alabare
Poiptecemie
Deceiver
Daria Bet
Elmue Ravnty
Kennedy
Apsf
Try Cays
Army
Kittin Arme
Waly
Severin
Camp Rotary Closes For Lack Of Scouts
Camp Rotary ends the summer session due to no reservations for a third week. Two weeks of camping remain, with distant camps opening next week at the Seala reservation. Scouts from Dothan Ovark Eufaula and nearby towns earned Order of the Arrow honors, while the Eagle Patrol of Eatetla Troop 11 won the week’s leer patrol award.
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Rotary
Hoy
Raseline
Cook
Tiny
Seala
Florala
Noab
Dothan
Entaula
Kufauta
Ovark
Order of the Arrow
Cate
Tron
Nethan
Hemmer Meeks
Robby Sruth
Ogark
Sind Gorman Hoeasten
Charlie Blondheim
Chauncey Tayior
Eufaula
Houston
Eagle Patrol
Charlie Blondhrine
Livestock market updates across southern states
Reports from Thomasyin and Albains show calves sold at strong prices amid steady hay, with composite quotations for hogs and cattle at multiple packing plants. Prices ranged broadly for pork cuts and beef, while market activity included bids on calves and various weights, reflecting a busy regional livestock week.
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Thomasyin
Sesiach Aruvaletos
Mayer Pac
Platty
Albains
Cilizibus
Martine
Thera
Tifton
Gas Dati
Alas
Kenville
Mayor
Melhuyn
Fragmented OCR Mystery Reflects Turmoil Across Nations
The readable fragments show observers discussing political clashes, alleged attacks, and international reactions. Mentions of Russia, Bulgaria, and various parties hint at a complex, tense headlines era with accusations, defenses, and appeals shaping public framing.
No Rough Stuff Here In This Texas Town
Gail Texas reports a county with 1200 residents and a quiet crime record. Only two major crimes since memory, a 1936 murder and a cattle theft. The county, known for Gal Borden, keeps to ranchland and slow progress.
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Texas
Gail
Tex
West Texas
Jude GC
S. Harris
Borden County
Ned
Harris
Hed Reeder
Gal Borden
Gail Self
Counnty
Ture
Roosevelt Aide Denies Campaign Talk For Roosevelt
Fragmentary transcript shows Mrs. Roosevelt not available for comment on vice presidency while President Truman declines speculation on Eisenhower as running mate Headline notes Democratic voices in Birmingham and mixed reactions to Roosevelt and Eisenhower amid national party conventions.
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Ernest T
Tony) Vaccaro
Daight D
Asenhower
Truman
Myde Park
Malvina Diipsey
Roosevelt
Trmian
Tivwe Park
Roosevelt pHae
Teaman
Nerence
Humihee
Birmingham
Eugene (Bull
Tvoday
Trapani
Wallace
Cancer
Teumans
Ote
Elvahar Roosevelt
Trumhan
Tate
America
Harry
Eleanor
Ronaing
Connor
Henry Wale
Nemocrane Party
Hand Enis
Alabama
Roos Velap
Notable Court Eyes Next Friend in Child Rights Case
Circuit Court judge discussed appointing a new next friend if Putnam Felt could not continue, with the child's rights to be examined after due hearing. Attorneys for Governor opened motions opposing Mrs Johnston and Pulmen's dismissal action as proceedings began. The case involves Mrs Johnston, a former Birmingham hotel employee, and her claims about her relationship with Folsom amid his gubernatorial campaign.
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Circuit Court
Shelburne
Aan
Bas
Johnston
Pulm
Berlin blockade crisis argued at high level in Berlin talks
An informant outlined plans to seek Soviet consent for lifting POLLALION limits and to stress Allied control in Berlin. Marshall, still at Wahler Reed Hospital after a 10 day checkup, stated the U S would stay in the area and use air transport to supply Berlin as discussions with the three powers unfold.
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Moscow
I Js
Berlin
Germany
Trie
Wwehniens
United Natar
Berka
Marshall
Wahler Reed Hospital
Bergia
Fae Air Force
Fur Commercial Airlines
Ang
Seaboard and
Western
Aarlines
Alaska Airlines
Panamerican Always
American Overseas Airmes
Moe Theiis
Westover Air Base
Mans
Frankfurt
Chicago grain market shows mixed closes amid buying by commission houses
In Chicago the grain market moved ahead in a mostly steady session as commission houses led the demand for corn. Wheat finished unchanged to 1/2 higher, with July at 23 2/3. Corn rose about 14 1/2 to 41 1/2 cents, July around 23 2/4. Oats ranged 4 lower to 1 1/2 higher, July near 9 1/2. Soybeans slipped about 2 1/2 to 2/3, July around 30 0/3. The market reflected cautious activity amid limited weeks and uncertain supply.
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Chicago Gealn Chicago
Berlin Crisis Deepens as West- East Talks Falter
Soviet delegation walks out over currency reform for Berlin as four power control splits. Kalinin argues for including Soviet zone in reform. Western powers insist Kommandatura governs. Kalinin invites leaders to lunch but mocks meat. Allies plan airlift. Bevin and Marshall vow continued aid despite risks. Russians threaten or hint at reopening the Helmstedt line. Western checkpoints and traffic face tense standoff.
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Kalinin
Berlin
Kormmandatura
Kaluna
U.S
Britain
France
U. S
Washington
George C. Marshall
Germany
London
Foresign
Ernest Bevin
Bevin
House of Camemons
Tn Pays
Armercan
Mfos
Mainta Sne
Wallin Toene
Bern
Helmstedt-Boems
Helmstedt
Helmwtedt
Husran
Harvey faces nonretention amid county school board dispute
County board and superintendent clash over Harvey's resignation and nonreappointment amid claims of insubordination and program conflict. Roberts accuses policy foes of pressuring for a broader staff shift while denying fault, listing the 1849 term teachers and noting potential dismissals if enrollments fall.
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Han Mever
Vertashdy
Amd & Power
Lisemhy
Hervey
Harvey
Roberts
Roberta
Board of Trustees
Headland
Focal Board
Marvey
O Roberts
Jack Bridges
Bill Lumpkin
R.A. Weeks
Ueadland Gchools
Fisheter
Chaldvan
Fred C. Bush
P. Brannon
C. G. Meney
Aon
T. N. Moody
Yugoslavia Unity Backed by Tito Despite Cominform Strife
The Borba editorial defends Tito's leadership amid Cominform pressure, claiming the Yugoslav party and army show unity with Tito as the symbol of the front. It notes Belgrade reports and calls Bulgarian leaders to recall historic ties while denouncing external attempts to destabilize Yugoslavia.
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Worba
Munich
Belgrade
Borba
Tito Visttug
Cominterm
Communist International
Tito
You
Bulgaria
Yugosla
Map shows Alabama land classes for farming and industry
Planning officials released a color coded map illustrating Alabama land use categories for farming crops timber pastures and potential sites for plants such as a canning dairy and furniture factory The map highlights timber lands pasture potential and dairy markets with projected values of 50 million for condensed milk 325 million for cheese and 110 million for butter The State Planning Board offers free copies on request via Church Street Montgomery.
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Colery
Southland
Alabama
Dobbins
State Planning Board
Jt Church Street
Montgomery
Western Powers Draft Note to Russia on Berlin Status
London sources say the United States Britain and France drafted a note to Russia demanding aid to lift the Berlin blockade and restore four power rule. After approval by Marshall Bevin Brigit the note may be sent to Moscow possibly by weekend. Some say Western powers may delay dispatch to seek a Soviet response.
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London
Wintehall
United States
Britain
France
Mia
Berlin
Drat
Marshall
Ernest Bevin
Georges Brigit
Noty Wall
Kronlin
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Germany
Brian Robinnson
West Germany
West Berlin
Perena
Postwar Yugoslavia and Russian Aid Sparks Debate
A postwar analysis notes Yugoslavia received Russian aid after 38 months of conflict, enabling large army expansion and territorial gains. The Slovenian central committee accuses Bolshevik Communists of unjustly targeting Yugoslav leaders, yet says their respect for that party remains intact.
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Faron
Idee Pendence
Borybé
Bolshevk Russes Comommunist
Paris
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