Penal Reform Plan For State's Prisons Outlined By Loswell
State Prison Director Frank Boswell outlined a six point penal reform program including a ban on flogging and a rigid segregation system for young offenders and hardened criminals. A legislative committee led by Rep. Paul Meeks will meet July 12 in Montgomery and again in Birmingham to study prison reforms and consider funding and training for staff. Boswell also urged selling the Hale County ranch and emphasized separating unreliable inmates from society in a high security setting.
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Frank Boswalletia
Alabama
Paul Meeks
Birmingham
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Meeks
Boswell
Hale County
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Flag to Fly at Ft. McHenry Shrine Day and Night
President Truman signed a proclamation declaring the American flag to fly 24 hours a day over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, the site where Francis Scott Key wrote the star spangled banner. The flag will be displayed at all times except during severe weather.
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Two Year Old Boy Defies Police Refusal to Talk or Cry
Albert, a two year old, stunned officers near Clarence Street and the city mall by refusing to speak or cry. After police tried questioning him for identification, he sat quietly on a bench and eventually admitted his name as Albert. Officers and bystanders watched as he ignored interrogators, then accepted a strawberry ice cream cone as he finally calmed.
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Soviets Refuse Berlin Blockade as Air Crews Plan July 4
Berlin dispatch reports Soviet commander Sokolovsky refusing to lift the Berlin food blockade after a 30 minute meeting with American British and French commanders. Allies consider continuing flights while Western powers blame each other for blockades. Russian officials cite needed railway repairs and the aim to feed 20,000,000 in the Soviet zone.
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Lynn Heinzerling
Berlin
Vassaix D. Sokolovsky
Sokolovsky
Brian Robertson
Sokotovsky
West
Germany
Fonden
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Wiliam H. Draper, Jr
Taghi Clay
A.C. Wedemeyer
U. S
Arab Leaders Meet Bernadotte Over Palestine Proposals
In Cairo Count Folke Bernadotte met Arab leaders for about four hours to hear counter proposals to his peace plan. Lebanese Premier Rid El Solh Bey said no further talks with Bernadotte are planned, while Arab League sources indicated the seven nation bloc rejected the mediator’s recommendations. Bernadotte planned to report to Rhodes headquarters and keep silent for the night.
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Cairo
Folke Bernadotte
United Nations
Palestine
Arab League
Holy Land
Bernadotte
Rid el Solh Bey
Lebanon
Count Bernadotte
Abdullah of
Trantsjordan
Abdullah
Berne
Datra
Abdel Monein Moustafa Bey
Teague
Legion Convention Draws Large Crowd In Montgomery
About 1000 to 4000 Legionnaires are expected in Montgomery for the White River state convention with a concurrent Ladies Auxiliary meeting. James A. Laer of Huntsville is department commander and William J. Perry of Camas is department vice commander among those present.
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Montgomery
Elba Policeman Held In Shooting
Elba police officer P G Lightner is jailed on a murder charge after the fatal shooting of Luther E Williams 46 a local carpenter in downtown Elba Williams reportedly resisted arrest and tried to draw a weapon Lightner claims self defense Chief O F Lightner said the officer was held without bond pending investigation A justice court hearing is scheduled for Lightner tomorrow
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Luther E. Williams
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O. F. Lightner
Colfen
WW. T. Tullman
Justice of the Peace Court
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Walliams
Joy Bryan
Ingre
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Bryan
Lighter
Sailor Sought After Boy Found Dead
An unidentified sailor is sought after the death of 12 year old Earl Knowles in Polaston, Ge. Sheriff Haile reports the sailor is suspected in the boy’s murder and was last seen leaving a movie in Jackson ville Friday night.
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Rockies
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Fia
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Fark Knowles
Polaston
Earl
Kennethial
Bert
Earl Way
Truman Lookalike Shocks Lexan Airport Crowd
An airport clerk mistook a passenger for President Truman and announced a high profile arrival. Reporters rushed to the runway only to find a British chemist lookalike, Marty Troon, not the president, prompting lighthearted quips from Truman. About 200 people attended the mistaken greeting.
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Lexan Aiport
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Press Royal
Marty Troon
England
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Truman
Min Batt Lake City
Albania cuts ties with Yugoslavia over trade and alliance
Belgrade reports Albania expelled Yugoslav trade and cultural experts and a Yugoslav military mission in a broader break after Tirana denounced all agreements with Belgrade. The Yugoslav note calls Albania's move brutal and illegal under international law, promising consequences.
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Belgrade
Yuoslavia
Albania
Yugoslavia
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Nord
Belaride
Gard
Albehiss
Cominform
Via
Paet
Talmadge Declares Run for Georgia Governor
Fragmentary report shows Herman Talmadge entering race for Georgia governor. The text mentions Democratic officials, party ties, and campaign commentary as the former governor or state official positions are referenced in unclear terms.
Truman frames United States as world peace ally
President Truman described the United States as the most powerful nation in the world and emphasized peace as the global welfare goal in a wartime speech. The remarks underscored U.S. leadership in shaping postwar international order and security.
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Freme Dent Truman
United States
Collery
Iim
Truman Signs Three Major Bills Into Law
President Truman approved three major laws and signaled support for further restraints. The pay hike affects about 1.7 million federal workers and civil service staff, while a new price support system aids farm programs. A fifth energy commission term is renewed for two more years.
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Teebrann
Democrats Rally Before Convention Amid Eisenhower Draft Talk
Democratic leaders ignite debate over a possible Eisenhower bid as California and Florida figures plan a preconvention meeting in Philadelphia. Senator Pepper signals support for an Eisenhower nomination while others weigh potential candidacy and delegate strategies ahead of the party gathering.
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California
Pepper
Florida
Eisenhower
Senate
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New Hampshire
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Carlton
Eimenhower
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Carlson
Columbia University
Sus Allent
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Maxes
Alabama Senator Backs Eisenhower for President Nomination
Hill states he is among the first in Alabama to favor Eisenhower for the Democratic presidential nomination. He backs a Philadelphia pre convention caucus on July 10 and says Eisenhower would likely accept if offered, citing changed circumstances since Eisenhower’s earlier tote. He notes Eisenhower has not closed the door to nomination.
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Hard Coal Miners Reach New Contract Agreement
In New York AP says negotiators from the United Mine Workers and operators reached a tentative coal contract. The old agreement expires July 1 with talks at the Waldorf Astoria led by UMW President John Lewis and Philadelphia Reading Co head Ralph E. Tags.
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John Lewis
Ralph FE. Tagsart
Philadelphia
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Free Maternity Care Proposal At WHO Assembly
White Russia proposed that governments worldwide provide free maternity medical care. Evstafiev, deputy minister, urged a World Health Organization program during the first UN group assembly. Western delegates resisted strong commitments as the United States floated a maternal and child welfare resolution for discussion next week.
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Switzerland
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Evstafiev
World Health Organization
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Dothan July Fourth plans outlined by towns and leaders
Across Dothan Headland Samson announce activities for Independence Day. The notes describe local plans, speakers, parades, and safety considerations as communities prepare for celebrations.
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