Danger Signals Up For Diplomats
Washington reports warn diplomats that failure to secure additional aid for Western Europe could undermine postwar plans. House figures challenge Greece Turkey aid and foreign relief funds while Taft opposes export controls as shortages worry Europe. Officials fear congressional reluctance may weaken Western European economic self aid efforts.
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R. H. Shackford Washington
U. S
Russia
Western Europe
Congress
Western
Europe
John Taber
House
State Department
Greece
Turkey
Taber
Tao
Taft
Senate
Small Boy Sparks Fireworks Blast at Stand
An explosion at a Wellstown fireworks stand injured six people and rattled a crowd. Police said a lighted firecracker thrown by a small boy caused the blast. the boy fled and was not located. Co owner Ercel Bonney, 33, burned, in serious condition. others treated and discharged.
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ST. Louis
Wellstown
Ercel Bonney
St. Louis County Hospital
Holiday stampede drives 73 violent deaths reported
United Press tally shows 73 violent deaths by mid morning as Fourth of July travel peaks. Highway crashes accounted for 40 deaths, with 14 drownings and 19 other fatalities. A gas truck fire near Bristol Florida killed five. Tornadoes in Minnesota and North Dakota killed ten. A St Louis suburb firework stand injured several. National Safety Council warned motorists amid an expected 275 highway deaths and 30 million cars on the road.
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United Press
Bristol
Fla
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River Valley
St. Louis
National Safety Council
Florida
Arizona
Alabama
Montana
New York
Ohio
South Carolina
Utah
New Jersey
Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
Southern Coal Men Confront Holiday Parley Over Lewis Pact
Representatives of the Southern Coal Producers Association call a holiday session amid a wage and royalty dispute after John L. Lewis and Northern mine owners reached a one year contract. If Southern groups fail to agree, a walkout could begin next Tuesday under the no contract no work policy.
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Washington
Southern Coal Producers Association
John L. Lewis
Northern
United Mine Workers
Steel and Northern
Navy Ensign Killed When Motorcycle Hits Cow
A Navy ensign stationed at Whiting Field died after a motorcycle struck a cow on a Florida highway four and one quarter miles west of Milton. A companion was thrown from the cycle with head and body injuries. his condition was not believed serious.
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Pensacola
Fla
Milton
Whiting Field
Sawdust Fire Triggers Alarm at Henderson Construction
Burning sawdust in an incinerator on Cottonwood Road between Oates and St Andrews street caused a fire alarm at 7 45 PM yesterday. Fire Chief R H Ryan said sparks from the incinerator endangered adjacent property but there was no fire damage.
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Henderson Construction Co
Cottonwood
S. Oates
S. St. Andrews
R. H. Ryan
City Still Without Chief Of Police As Kelley Keeps Silent
The Dothan Police Department remains without a chief as Assistant Chief Eddie D. Kelley weighs an offer. Former Chief J E Craughon resigned this week to become first assistant chief citing insecurity due to merit bill changes. Kelley says he appreciates the opportunity but has no comment.
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Kelley
Dothan
Eddie D. Kelley
J. E. Craughon
Czech Leaders Rush to Moscow Over Marshall Plan Rejection
Prague reports Czech Communist Premier Clement Gottwald and Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk will travel by train to Moscow with Polish leaders to confer on the economic position created by Russia's rejection of the Marshall Plan. The move signals a delicate balance as Czechoslovakia weighs Western and Soviet options amid intensified Eastern bloc ties.
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James M. Long
Prague
Czecholovakia
Klement Gottwald
Jan Masaryk
Moscow
V. M. Molotov
Stalin
Warsaw
Josef Cyrankiewicz
Paris
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Moulotov
Rude Pravo
Pravne
Naily
City School System Sees Small Enrollment Rise for 1946-47
Officials report a modest increase in city enrollment for the 1946 47 term with 325? white and Negro pupils. Read more on largest schools and the large 1947 graduating class at Dothan High and surrounding campuses.
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Superntendent
Ne Ytree
Young Junior Wash School
Dothan Senior High Acat
Minnie TD
Clementacy
Southside
Highland
Rose Hull
Dothan High School
Negru Wchool
Thie Dan
Ike Calls For World Unity On Fourth Of July
General Eisenhower told a Fourth of July audience that nations must work together for peace or perish. He urged building a world structure for peace and warned no nation can achieve total security alone, stressing shared security, prosperity, and decency. He noted unity is logical and necessary despite distrust.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Eisenhower
America
United States
Community of Nations
Negro Stable Hand Confesses Murder Of Theater Manager
A year old stable hand named Walter Summoins confessed to the murder of theater manager W H Merritt in Birmingham Alabama after the victim’s body was buried, detailing a robbery and pointing to a .38 revolver used in the shooting. Authorities planned to swear a murder warrant against Summoins and noted the suspect led officers to the weapon and to money taken from the Merritt home. Betty Jane Merritt was among those who attended the scene.
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Sheff Holt McDowell
Scott
Mercutt
Meritt Ae
McCall
Samimong
Merrit
Mondas
Asheidor
Nando
Mir
Merritt
Bedrean
Five Persons Killed in Florida Collision
Florida Highway Patrol reported a collision near Tallahassee between a car and a truck killing five occupants. Names listed include Mia White, Mrs. Cede White, Mir. Coursey White, Joan Plasker, and Bristol, Virginia, resident. four others hospitalized at Marianas. Virginia Davis Alice Langst Montez White and David White identified as Tallahassee residents. A three year old girl was in the car but not found. The truck driver was not seriously hurt.
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Tallahassee
Florida
Bristol
Marianas, Fla
Therax Virginia Davis
Alice Langst Montez White
David White
Tallahisses
Irl
Tornado Slams Red River Valley 10 Dead 45 Hurt
A tornado crossing from Canada into North Dakota and Minnesota left 10 dead and 45 injured, with eight in critical condition. Windygates near the border saw fatalities, while Oslo Minnesota faced near disaster at a baseball game. Rescuers evacuated the injured to Warren hospital as the storm’s path ended east of here.
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N. OD. Cup
Canada
Red River Valley
Windygates
Canadian
Mikofusth
United States
North Dakota
Rede River
Minnesota
Warsaw
N. D
Catholic Church
Oslo
Minn
Warren
Here
San Antonio
Tex
Luther Ledden
Ks. No Nova
Mirren
Joseph Bessarachen
Nova
Sears
Barrier Gives Way Flood Waters Cover River Town
Flood waters breached a five foot sandbag barrier in Grand Tower Mississippi River town. Mayor reports residents reached high ground safely and one boy died from injuries. Entire business district flooded with two to three feet of water in streets. many residents evacuated to schools and shelters. Red Cross aiding relief efforts.
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Grand Tower
Fdayor Gaucitiet
Red Cross
Sun Valley Skiing Attracts Thirsty Fourth of July Crowd
Sun Valley Ida reports a July fourth scene with corn snow on Boulder Basin slopes. The party includes Mr and Mrs Wilkins Norwood of Greenville and Mr and Mrs Langdon Christian of Richmond as part of a ski group gathered for the holiday.
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Langdon Christian
Isl
Richmond, Va
France and Britain Await Replies on Parley
Paris officials expect a brief European conference on the Marshall plan with 22 nations invited. France and Britain sent invitations and await responses as Molotov rejected the Soviet breakup proposal, while Western states show openness to a limited forum.
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France
Britain
Paris
Tommorrow
Unon
Spain
Jdeiah
V.om. Molotov
Kratev
Lne
George C. Marshall
June Soffer
Harvard University
United States
BRR
Europe
Krenek
Two Notaries Public Named In Wiregrass
Appointment of two Wiregrass residents as notaries public for the state at large was announced today after the secretary of state forwarded the appointments for certification. The notaries are Adan ME Puerce of D109 Wo Sian Street Prottis and Ediaard SY Boswell of Geneva.
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Montgomery
Tate
Gor Slimbolsone
Sobol Fool
Adan ME Puerce
Truman denounces extreme nationalism blocking postwar peace
President Truman, speaking from Monticello on the Fourth of July, attacked extreme nationalism that impedes cooperative economic planning for peaceful reconstruction. He did not name Russia but linked Moscow’s objections to the Marshall Plan with broader obstinacy to international recovery efforts. The address, aired nationwide, came amid unsettled Paris talks and noted Soviet concerns about foreign interference. He and a small protocol team visited Colle in Albemarle County for a three day stay before returning to Washington.
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Truman
Russia
Monticelo
Thomas Jefferson
America
V. M. Molotov
Gotcu
Soviet Union
Prainane
Krendin
Aiden
Histone
Virginia
Colle
Stanley Woodward
St. Department
Washington
Greece and Denmark Accept Bid to Paris
Greece and Denmark agreed to join the European economic consultations under the Marshall plan. Prominent speaker Kristensen praised the peaceful offensive and Greece said it would attend the Paris conference on July 17 with Foreign Minister Demetrius Helioats representing Greece.
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Associated Press
Greece
Denmark
Britain
France
Promnce Knud Kristensen
Jutland
Kristopren
Paris
Athena
Demetrius Helroats
Alabama Legislature Takes Up Back Poll Tax Reduction
The Alabama Legislature reconsiders a perennial bill to ease back poll taxes for voters. The proposal would limit past due payments to 1.50 per year for two years, replacing the current 1.20 per year for ages 21 to 45. Rep. John Vowell of Calhoun introduced the measure. The body also weighs sales tax exemptions and general appropriations as sessions resume. Senate action includes income tax deductions on gasoline and tobacco taxes and a bill to require Republican nominees in May. Governor Folsom's stance awaits.
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John Vowell
Calhoun County
Albert Boutwell
Jefferson
Alabama
Senate
James E. Folsom
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