Life in the Wiregrass highlights July weekend arrests and local events
Over the weekend city and county law enforcement arrested 47 people, 40 by city police, six by sheriffs deputies, and one by highway patrol. Most charges were drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and traffic. Dothan reported a Fourth of July fire at 204 W. Newton St caused by an electric water heater overheating. Cadet John C. Alford, son of Columbia resident Mrs. John C. Alford, Sr., trains at Fort Monmouth after Navy service in WWII. USS Coral Sea crew members Jack Justice and Wille D. Divine arrive in Lisbon, Portugal on a Midshipmen Practice Squadron cruise. Fourteen 4-H Club boys attended a tractor clinic in Harford. Ozark Production Credit Association to hold annual meeting July 14 with about 1,000 farmers expected. Primitive Baptist church revival in Ozark begins tomorrow night led by Elder W. Henry Waters.
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Dothan
W. Newton Street
Floyd Harris
Henry C. Williams
Harris
Jack Justice
USN
R. V. Justice
Hartford
Wille.d. Divine
Elba
Lisborn
Portugal
Coral Sea
Top ten earners of 1950s film and business stars listed
The list names Movie Producer William Wyler earning 432 000 and Charles H Strub 396 901 from Los Angeles Turf Club as top earners. Other figures include Harry W Bracy 380 733 Kroger Cincinnati Archie O Joslin 373 024 two textile firms Charles E Wilson 337 193 Gentral Motors president C W Deyo 330 152 F W Woolworth president, and the late George Washington Hill 295 611. Actresses behind Miss Grable are Hed y L marr 279 800 Maureen O Hara 199 333 Lacretia Young 186 666. Actors after Crosby are Cary Grant 278 125 Bob Hope 275 000 Ray Milland 229 166.
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F. W. Woolworth, Co
George Washington Hill
New York
American Tobacco Co
Miss Grable
Hedy Lamarr
Maureen O'Hara
Lacretia Young
Crosby
Cary Grant
Bob Hope
Ray Milland
Empire State Building rises as world’s tallest at 102 floors
New York City’s Empire State Building soars to 102 stories reaching 3,250 feet. The structure houses 67 elevators and seven miles of elevator shafts, marking a record height and complex internal system.
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New York City
Empire State Building
Baseball Bat Beats $96,000 For Future
Cleveland story reports two year old Tommy Herbert lost both hands when a switch engine cut him on tracks. He received $80,000 from New York Central Rail Road and General Motors, plus $16,000 from a local fund. He likes to play ball despite disability.
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Cleveland
Tommy Herbert
Tommy
New York Central Railroad
General Motors Corp
Roland Herbert
Mrs. Herbert
Berlin Currency Move Amid Berlin Blockade Talks
A firm position in Berlin was announced with a Western currency stance seen as protecting deutsche marks amid heavy Russian Western trade. Observers speculate the move aims to clear the way for renewed talks on a single Berlin currency while the Russian press brands the non Communist assembly as bankrupt and ignores Marshal Soklovsky’s refusal to lift the blockade.
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Foreign Office
London
Berlin
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Veterans rally backs housing plan and voting turnout
In a war of attrition style speech, O Neill promotes a Taft Ellender Wapner style homestead housing bill for veterans at prices 20 percent below current costs. He urges strong voter participation after condemning low turnout in 1946. The convention features leaders from Alabama and Tennessee with talks by naval and air corps officers and a parade on Dexter Avenue.
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O'Neil
Taft-Ellender- Wapner Housing
Clyde Jr. Mosley
Alabama
Veterans Administration
M. B. Holmes
Tusca-loosa Veterans Hospital
Admiral Feux
Stump
Naval Air Technical Training Station
Memphis
John S. Thach
Dexter Avenue
J.B Yall
Huntsville
Albert B. Stapp
Bumingham
George O'Connell
Anniston
Thompson
Gidsden
Thes
Lesson
Es Women's Auxiliary
Hunted Black man slips into old church to collide with law
Black man Lander Lasseter, sought since June 15, slipped into an abandoned church two miles south of Dothan to confront Highway Patrolman A F Mason who checked the site. Lasseter, held in Houston County jail on a $500 bond, faces a warrant tied to a prior incident with Waddell Williams, another Black person. Deputy earlier checked the building. Mason entered unaware.
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Lander Lasseter
Lassester
A. F. Mason
Dothan
Walt Cameron
Houston County
Waddell Willama
Cameron
Mason
Lasseter
Draft Eisenhower momentum shapes New Jersey vote
In New Jersey a rising draft for General Eisenhower gains steam as party leaders back a resolution and pledge delegates. Twenty eight delegates, led by figures like Mayor Dever and Jacob Arvey, expect 18 men from 17 states to meet in Philadelphia and rally behind Eisenhower as Truman’s successor.
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Eisenhower
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Williaam Dever
New York
Jacob Arvey
Chicago
Emes Roosevelt
California
Senator Hill
Alabama
Tuck
Virginia
Jester
Texas
Tourmond
South Carolina
Truman
South Carolina Democrats Back Eisenhower Amid Convention Moves
South Carolina delegates shift support toward Eisenhower as Gov J Thurmond releases pledged votes and urges a Philadelphia caucus to select the strongest candidate for the party. The Palmetto State delegation plans to oppose any other candidate on civil rights issues, with key Democrats signaling major backing for Eisenhower.
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Carolina
Ike
Colemeta
S.C
South Carolina
Philadelphia
Palmetto
Eisenhower
J. Sturm Thurmond
Thurmond
Olin Dpd
Johnston
Fisenhower
Veterans for Eisenhower telegram urges universal service stance
The North Carolina Veterans for Eisenhower committee sent a telegram to the general stating that no citizen endorsing universal military training and drafting the nation's youth should refuse public office. Chairman Thomas Ho Brovaston of Lencic said the message pressed that service as president is essential to national security and world stability.
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Lienior
N.C
North Osselna
Eecnhower
Flor
Thomas Ho Brovaston
Lencic
Fusenhower
Fis
United States
Cow at 28 Gives Birth to 26th Calf in Maine
In Ripley Maine a 28-year-old cow, likened to a 90-year-old human, gave birth to its 26th calf. Owner Mrs Lila Virarmos says the animal may be the oldest, once producing up to 18 quarts daily and weeks earlier about 10 quarts. Angels Animal Hospital in Boston notes cows average 15 years.
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Ripley
Lila Virarmos
Three Oxford Teens Drown in Alabama Creek
Three teenagers from Oxford Alabama, Don Jerry Adams 13 Jo Ann Adams 145 and Bida Boyd 18, were drowned in a creek southwest of Talladega while attempting rescues. The youngest boy stumbled into deep water. Jo Ann tried to save him but was pulled under. Bida Boyd tried to help but all perished.
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Talladega
Ala
Aps
Oxford
Here
Don Jerry Adams
Jo Ann Adams
Bida Boyd
Jo Ann
Uader
Hida
Curt Ta
Bicycle victim struck by truck near Morgan Bridge
A year old Childersburg bicyclist, Doyle Felton McHart, was killed when struck by a truck on Morgan Bridge. Police arrested Ray Hobbs and a woman called Pop Mathewson of Childersburg on charges of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene. The youth was the son of Mr and Mrs John Melfurt.
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Childersburg
Ala
Morgan Bridge
Doyle Felton McHart
Bob Lane
Jin Me Kins
Ray Hobbs
Vast garden plots line British railways for amateurs
More than 250 000 vegetable and small fruit gardens border British railways offering plots for about a shilling a year to amateur gardeners. The arrangement provides accessible allotments adjacent to rail routes, fostering local cultivation and hobby farming.
Democratic committeeman says Eisenhower open to nomination
New Hampshire political figure Yarry Carlson says a personal conference and a later phone talk with General Dwight D. Eisenhower left him satisfied the former Army Chief of Staff is available for the Democratic nomination. Carlson notes Eisenhower did not explicitly say he would accept or that the question was directly asked.
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Ocratic
Yarry Carlson
New Hampshire
Sky
Koon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Fisenhower
Blue Ridge Quartzite Mine Drives Industry in Virginia
NATURAL BRIDGE Virginia miners extract quartzite from upper Shenandoah Valley, using acetylene torches and dynamite to carve rock. The ore, crucial for silicon and alloy production, yields two high output quarries planned to reach 3,200 tons daily. railroads ship the rock and provide ballast.
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Natural Bridge
Blue Ridge Mountains
Shenandoah Valley
Elk Ridge
W. Va
Asia Minor Birthplace of Three World Religions
Fragmented OCR text notes Asia Minor as birthplace of Judaism Christianity and Islam. Mentions a daily watch winding habit and a travel snippet about a canyon and a park near Rochester New York. Content is garbled with unclear dates and places.
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Asia Minor
Senior Scout Programs Revealed By Cooke
J. Cooke of the Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council announces three senior scout programs. A Navy regatta at Pensacola Naval Air Station July 17 24 includes weeklong base living, Navy meals, air access and a Gulf cruise aboard a destroyer and a crash boat. Cost is 100 dollars. at least 20 local scouts should attend. Maxwell Field Montgomery hosts Wings Over Dixie August 17 23 with 13.50 weekly cost. two Dothan Air Scouts registered. Gatlinburg Tennessee hosts Great Smoky Mountain Explorer Trail August 9 14 featuring pioneer camping and hiking.
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J. ¥. Cooke
Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council
Naval Air Station, Pensacola
Pensacola
Gulf
Navy
Cooke
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Boy Scouts
Joe Dean Schulman
Bobby Hulton
Dothan
Frank Gaines
Council
Air Force
Gatlinburg
Tenn
Truman Gallegos Special Train Reaches Bolivar Amid Parade
The special train carrying Mr. Truman and President Gallegos arrived at Bolivar at 9 50 a m after a layover at Springfield. A large crowd collected for Bolivar’s Pan American celebration with a mile long parade as officials prepared dedicatory ceremonies and a large outdoor lunch at Southwest Baptist College before their return trip.
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Mr. Truman
President Gallegos
Bolivar
Springfield
Eisenhower
Truman
Frank Hague
New Jersey
Doyle C. McGraw
Polk County
Newhart Park
Phil M. Donnelly
Missouri
Philadelphia
George D. Neilson
Simon Bolivar Foundation
Gonzalo Cernevali
United States
Gladys Swarthout
Southwest Baptist College
Titman
Gallegog
New York
Green County
Democratic
John Histon
Mixed passenger list and colonial service veteran noted
A described passenger line included Danes along with a Swiss, a Norwegian, and at least four Swedes. Gent, aged 53, served in the British colonial service over 20 years and became governor of the Malayan federation in 1946. A mysterious claim spoke of an ancient Greek acory from the moon, guarded by the lunar source.
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Gent
British Colonial Service
Malayan Federation
Sparkman urges Eisenhower to take Democratic nomination
Senator John Sparkman publicly urged General Dwight Eisenhower to run for president, arguing he is the only man who can unite the nation and push progressive legislation. He listed ten reasons including leadership, anti isolationism, veterans’ affairs knowhow, administrative talent, and potential for faster passage of health, education, housing, social security, labor, and minimum wage laws.
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Washington
John J. Sparkman
Ala
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
Sparkman
Eisenhower
Alabama
Balters
Truman
Democratic National
Groops
Pajama Sale Ends With Shopper’s Cash Dilemma
In Memphis a pajama sale drew bargain hunters. After the clerk wrapped the last pair, a woman returned three hours later with money she had forgotten at home. She explained she hid the blue pajamas under garments on another counter and went home for cash.
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Memphis
Tenn
Bernadotte Plan Key Points On Palestine Partition
The plan grants protection for number four as Israel objects. Haifa would be a free port and Jaffa’s status would be reconsidered. Jaffa, Arab in majority, was to go to Arabs. An economic union would bind Israel and expanded Trans-Jordan for common defense. Immigration would be state controlled for two years then appeal possible.
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Israel
Bernadotte
Haifa
Jaffa
Trans-Jordan
Palestine
Barnes Family Rites Held for 66 Year Old in Marianna
Marianna special to The News records the death of Barnes 66 father of Jaekeog County elect. He died in a New Orleans hospital after a long illness. Surviving widow Mary Barnes two sons Ernest and Raymond of Orlando four daughters Clyde Davis Jacksonville Nellie Gilistoy Tallahassee Carl Follows Panama City Elizabeth Campbell Galveston Tex two sisters G E Pace Marianna J G Shoemaker Cottondale and two brothers George Cottondale Clarence Marianna. Neal Funeral Home to bring body to Marianna tonight with arrangements to follow. Mrs Callie Barnes 81 died at home in Dothan after long illness. Funeral at Ward Wilson chapel 10 a m tomorrow conducted by Dr Henry Parker burial in city cemetery. Pallbearers listed with honorary names. Survived by daughter Annie B Barnes Dothan three sons Andrew Barnes Wausau Walter Barnes Tampa Alto Barnes Dothan two sisters Fannie Robertson Graceville Sarah Stokes Graceville one brother Anthony Smith Graceville four grandchildren seven great grandchildren.
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Marianna
F Barnes
Jaekeog
Esp Barnes
New Orleans
Ja County
Jagsson County Hospital
We Orleans
Que Neal Funeral Home
Mariesas
Barnes
Darriwnes
Mary Barnes
Ernest
Raymond
Orlando
Clyde Davis
Jacksonville
Nellie Gilistoy
Tallahassee
Carl X. Fellows
Panama City
Elizabeth Campbell
Galveston
Tex
G. E. Pace
Cottondale
George
Clarence
Callie Barnes
West Main Street
Dothay
Annie B. Barnes
Dothan
Andrew Barnes
Wausau, Fla
Walter A. Barnes
Tampa
Alto Barnes
Fannie Robertson
Graceville
Sarah Stokes
Anthony Smith
Two Violent Deaths Occur In Tuscaloosa
AP reports two holiday deaths in Tuscaloosa a shooting and a freight train fatality. Percy W. Cooley 38 a Cedar Cove TC employee died from bullet wounds and his son-in-law Edward Thompson was arrested claiming self defense. Homer H. Elmore Alberta City painter was crushed by a freight train while asleep on tracks near AGS station. Cooley survived by wife and seven children. Several other injuries reported in unrelated incidents.
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Tuscaloosa
Percy ‘W. Cooley
TCI
Cedar Cove
Homer H. Elmore
Alberta
Sean Calsin
Colley
Cooley
Edward Daniel Thompson
Thompson
Elmore
Ags
H. D. Billingsley
Sheriff's Deputes
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Jack Cobb
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