Debt Paid: Innocent Man Joes Majczek Released
In Chicago a man wrongfully imprisoned for 11 years, Joe Majczek, receives $24,009 from the State of Illinois. His mother Tenaciously funded his fight, scrubbing floors to secure his freedom and later a $24,000 restitution. The governor later approved full compensation. Majczek and his mother visit the bank to place funds in her account.
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Chicago
Joe Majczek
Ilinois
Joe
Jon
Julet
Cago Times
Ipset
Majezek
Times
Dwight Green
Don
State Auditor's Office
la Salle Street
Bizwdat Bank
Beauty Contestants Visit Exchange Club
Dothan Exchange Club hosted beauty pageant contestants at its Wednesday meeting. Honorees included Miss Georgia Baker winner of Miss Dothan, along with Miss Tommie Eddins Miss Dot Price Miss Lucille Taylor Miss Ruth Hodgson Miss June Robertson Miss Betty Bedsole Miss Dot Cannon Miss Martha Jean Nordan Miss Danis Dave Burkett Miss Mary Jo Pate and Miss Mary Connie Morris. President Walter Mornin charged the business session. John Henderson District Governor spoke on the recent State Convention. Dave Harvard led the program with Arthur Creamer at the piano. Two visitors Exchangete George Lambert Savannan Ga and wy Finley Ohio attended plus 20 reviewers present.
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Dothan
Dothan Exchange Club
Georgia Baker
Tommie Eddins
Dot Price
Lucille Taylor
Ruth Hodgson
June Robertson
Betty Bedsole
Dot Cannon
Martha Jean Nordan
Danis Dave Burkett
Mary Jo Pate
Mary Connie Morris
Walter Morn
John Henderson
Exchange
Dave Harvard
Arthur Creamer
McChnie Wees
George Lambert
Savannan
Wy Finley
Ohio
Community Picnic Highlights Ice Cold Watermelon and Parade
A county gathering promises refreshments with watermelon and a malt beverage, a dinner on picnic tables, and a parade in bathing suits led by a Maureen named judge. A dance will close the day as part of the program while the Houston County offices close Friday and reopen Saturday.
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Wil
Houston County
4Ie Production and Marketing Act
Smmestration
FHA
Home Agents
Council Boy Scout
Dothan
America
First Peanut Harvest Begins Soon In Texas
The South's peanut crop outlook is favorable as rain supports growth and fields near harvest in South Texas within two weeks. Planting is nearly finished outside North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Old crop offerings are light. prices vary by region. Oilseed meal demand remains steady with limited supplies.
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Texas
Atlanta
South
Oklahoma
Western powers push plan to unite Europe with US aid
Molotov's chilly greeting to Bidault capped a bitter Foreign Ministers conference and underscored a deep East West rift. Western Europe leans toward the Anglo French bloc while Eastern countries waver amid Soviet pressure and Marshall Plan threats.
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Molotov
Bidault
Foreign Ministry
Tne
Europe
Beson
London
Bagove
Atlantor
Night before the Fourth Celebrations Planned Coast to Coast
The article lists Independence Day events from Coney Island to Danvers and Marcellus with plans for parades, fireworks, concerts, and community gatherings. Knights of Columbus hosts a flag ceremony in Danvers while towns in Maryland Iowa and New York prepare activities to mark the holiday.
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Coney Island
Balti
Mere
Des Moines
Marcellus
Danvers
Mauss
Knights of Coe
Econnes
Mrs Florence Wood Dies At Abbeville
Florence Corbitt Wood of Abbeville died at her home after a weeks illness. A lifetime resident and Methodist, she is survived by husband Y R Wood and daughter Mrs Bobby C Patterson of Washington DC. Funeral Friday at four at the Wood residence with Rev Paul Duffey and Rev Mark A Lower presiding. Kennedy Funeral Home in charge. interment in city cemetery.
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Abbeville
Florence Corbitt Wood
Methodist Church
Wood
Paul Duffey
Mark A. Lower
Kennedy
Y. R. Wood
Bobby C. Patterson
Washington, D. C
Joseph Klarpp Dies Suddenly In Durham
Abbeville resident Joseph Atkins Klarpp 59 died suddenly Tuesday night in Durham Nova Scotia. He was a Pleasant Grove Baptist Church member. Service Friday at 10 am at Abbeville Baptist Church officiated by Rev. R. G. McLeead, Rev. Mark A. Lower Jr., and Rev. Paul Duffey. Survived by wife Mamie McLendon Klarpp a son Joseph Atkins Klarpp Jr daughters Laura Lindsay Baker Maagvie Ruth Klarpp and Juanita Klarpp two sisters Mrs John Cray Abe ville and Mrs Leon Donaldson Statesboro burial in Incal cemetery Kennedyine model plans unavailable.
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Abbeville
Joseph Atkins Klarpp
Durham
Pleasant Grove
Joseph Atkins Klarpp, Jr
Laura Lindsay Baker
Eufaula Mis
Maagvie Ruth Klarp
Juanita Klarpp
John Cray
Abeville
Leon Donaldson
Statesboro
Kennedyine
Return of Hungarys gold train marked by mixed reception
The train carrying thirty three American guards and Hungarys gold faced delays and suspicion as it crossed into Budapest. Dr Nicolas Nyardi noted the gold would be turned over to the Hungarian government despite Russian pressure, while crowds and press portrayed Soviet influence in securing the shipment. Budapest celebrated modestly as officials debated the fate and future of the reserve.
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Nicolas Nyardi
Ministry of Finance
Hungary
Aitielea
Creeheiloviikit
Medea du Wibeat
Thienule
Moseus Ou
Nile Fey
American Assistane
Ceed Cone
Fragmented OCR reads like world crisis notes with mixed names
The document lists discussions on Soviet influence and American reactions, mentioning officials, parties, and cooperation with allies. It references potential political moves, public notices, and a nine a.m. program with attendees including Mrs Hatha’s associates.
Man River Struggle as Flood Waters Stay High
Grand Tower and nearby towns face rising Mississippi flood danger as Army engineers and soil conservators estimate damage across Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota near $500,000. River levels hovered near a 103 year high, while Grand Tower cut off by Desognia levee breaches and residents bolster sandbar barriers with temporary earth walls.
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Grand Tower
St. Lome
Mississippi
Missouri
Towa
Minuig
HH. Musser
U. S. Sul Conservation Service
Milwaune
Iself
Desognia Levee
Cnester
Readents
Daplo
St. Louis
Army
Terminal
Livestock Market Report From Thomasville Area
Thomasville and nearby markets report cattle and hog prices with calf lots and feeders. Prices range from 15.00 to 24.25 for various grades, with week’s receipts and market tone described as steady to strong and good cattle demand near nearby stockyards.
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Thomasville
Gia
Cap
Coat
Dhagur
Alebany
Conmoigis
Muslimig
Thomas
Vile
Dodiun
Che
Downun
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Pia
Sotto
Semasaard
Maestiy
Yoni
Montgomery Tapo
Messi
Theteenery Velo Stock Yards
Girl Found Chained To Bedpost On 16th Birthday
Knoxvile AP report says Geraldine Massengell, age 16, was found chained to a bedpost on her birthday. Police chief Kinsey and Officer Kimsey quoted the girl alleging her father chained her weekly with a belt for punishment. Father and stepmother William and Mrs Massengull were jailed for questioning as authorities plan to place her in a home. Geraldine, 90 pounds and four feet ten inches, said she had little contact with the outside world and had never swum or seen a motion picture.
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Knoxville
Kinnsey
Massenmill
Kimsey
Kinsey
Geraldine
Ann
Truman urges UN trusteeship plan for Pacific Islands
President Truman urged approval of the Pacific Islands trusteeship plan under UN supervision. He reaffirmed U.S. support for permanent UN funding and the international stewardship of the former Japanese mandates Maria, Curo Jing, and Mitesh Islands.
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Washington
Truman
Trvaman
Ulon
Strailer
Coal Strike Talks Shift as Mine Terms Ring Debate
Negotiations over ore and coal payouts continued with proposals for a 19 hour work allowance and a shift reduction to six and a half hours, replacing current emit hours. A ten cent per ton royalty on union welfare funds was demanded, with reports that nickel collection might continue. Southern operators planned talks at 9 am to map future strategy as Northern and Southern groups contest national coal output near 120 million tons, with the South contributing about a quarter of production.
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Aofu Ie
Lewis
Union Welfare and Retirement Fund
Tcet
Vridas
No Automatic Rent Hike In New Control Bill
W S Wilson area rent director said the new rent control act is not automatic. Rents may rise up to 35 percent only if both parties sign a valid lease through December 31 1948 and file it with the Area Rent Office within 60 days.
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Dothan - Ozarix
W. S. Wilson
Wilson
Jesse
Retirement reform and dock bonds move in Alabama Senate
The South Alabama Senator urged a repeal measure to curb the retirement system, while the Senate passed an enabling act authorizing Alabama State Docks and Terminals at Mobile to issue 10 million dollars in revenue bonds for expansion. Sponsor Langan said the plan could extend waterfronts by three quarters of a mile and pledged new facility revenue to bond retirement, with bonds callable after five years. Also approved was a bill to require Republican nominees in May in Alabama, aligning with Democratic primary timing. The market closed lower as active selling pushed prices down from the day’s highs.
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Sen
Langan
Senate
Pethgin Merrill
Cleburne Watch
Republican Party
Alabanas
Democracie Party
Mrs Lena Tuttle 78 Gordon resident dies
Mrs Lena Tuttle 78 longtime Gordon resident died in a Donalsonville Georgia hospital after a short illness She was a member of Gordon Methodist Church Funeral services will be held at Gordon Methodist Church at 3 p m Friday Rev DeShazo officiating Burial will follow in Gordon Cemetery Ward Wilson in charge Surviving are three grandchildren and several relatives Active pallbearers and honorary members are listed.
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Lena Tuttle
Columbus
H. S. Tomlinson
Gordon
D. T. Bennett
Fort Worth
Tex
Sam J. Parish
Howard Register
John Espy
Frank Dykes
J. T. Shinholster
Willis Marsh
M. P. Moss
Leon Nmcclendon
S. C. Croom
B. H. Cumber
E. Moseley
Sam Hall
Balkan Border Watch Sparks Sovereignty Debates
The Soviet Union denounces a proposed border watch commission in the Balkans as an infringement on sovereign rights. Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria deny blame for Balkan disorders as the UN Security Council debates the commission’s report and European reconstruction moves forward amid stalled Paris talks.
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Soviet Union
Border Watch Commission
Balkans
Cadogan
San Francisco
Commission
Austin
United Nations
Russia
France
Britain
Henry Schweinhaut case questions jury on intent
The court told the jury it was immaterial whether May repaid the money. The key issue was the intent behind the payments, whether they were to compensate May for his frequent discussions with War Department officials about war production problems, involving figures from colonels to Secretary of War Patterson.
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Henry A. Schweinhaut
May
Garsnow
War Department
Robert Patterson
Senate rules threaten anti-poll tax bill action
Martin warned Congress may stay in session past month end only if Republicans push tax cuts. A Southern filibuster blocks the anti-poll tax measure unless cloture is invoked. The House awaits Senate passage of armed services unification before acting. Minimum wage bills move in the House labor committee aiming for 60 cents an hour. current is 40 cents.
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Martin
Congress
House
Senate
Hage
Armed Services
Tir House Labor Committee
Leaders push for speed on tax measure with varied cuts
Leaders pressed for quick action on a tax bill that would cut rates across brackets from 30 percent in the lowest to about 10 and a half percent in the highest. Chairman Knutson and committee members moved to speed the measure while Speak Martin predicted House passage next Tuesday.
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Iice
Knutson R-Ming
House
Speak Martin
R-Mass
Theta at DePauw Founded in 1870
The first Greek letter sorority Theta was established at DePauw University in 1870 marking the campus’s early Greek life milestone.
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Kappa Alpha Theta
de Pauw University
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