Boykin Seeks Unexpired Term in Houston Campaign
Congressman Frank B. Boykin of Alabama’s First District spoke in Houston County seeking an appointment to the unexpired term of the late Senator Bankhead. He framed his record in the House, urged farm support, touted the Tennessee-Tombigbee waterway, industrial growth for Alabama, and highlighted plans for a newsprint plant at Childersburg.
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Frank B. Boykin
Obama
Nator John
Bankhead
Dean
Houston County
Boykin
A. K. Merrill
John Bankhead
Ted Alen
Union Rings
Dothan Tlier
Boyk Boke
Ashington
Sen. Bankad
Alabama
Moahile
Mobile
Childersburg
Alahama
Fourth of July holiday deaths reach 330
The Associated Press reports Fourth of July holiday deaths rose to 330, with 157 killed in traffic accidents, 97 drowned, and 76 deaths from other causes. Safety experts expected another drop as motorists stayed home, while the National Safety Council had predicted 300 deaths from violent causes during the four day period.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Wold
Medicos Propose Columbia Ashford Health Centers
Houston County Medical Society passes a resolution urging the state plan be amended to add 20 bed health centers at Columbia and Ashford. Secretary Dr. W T Burkett notes plans also include a 20 bed district clinic at Cottonwood and a regional hospital for Duthan. Resolution sent to the State Planning Board in Montgomery. Funds for the regional hospital and clinics rely on a federal bill with state and county matching funds.
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Houston County
Columbia
Ashford
Houston County Medical Society
W. T. Burkett
County Medical Society
Cottonwood
Duthan
Alabama State Plaining Board
Montomery
Congress
Confederate Wet Rounds Out Century Tomorrow
Lucius M. Bailey, aged nearly 100, remembers five U S wars and 23 presidents. Born July 8, 1846 in Georgia, he joined the Confederate Army at 15 and fought in 27 engagements, mainly as a gunner. He looks forward to more birthdays and advises youngsters to join the Army. He lives with his daughter at 502 N St Andrews Street.
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Joe Conele
Lucius M. Bailey
United States
Alabama
Newton County
Georgia
Warren May
N. St. Andrews Street
Montgomery
Chickamauga
Folsom Program In For Battle In Alabama Legislature
Governor James E. Folsom faces heavy legislative opposition as he pushes repeal of the poll tax and universal old age pensions for those over 65. A memo shows poll tax abolition foes outnumber supporters 4 to 1 in AP survey of 1947 lawmakers, while a proposed $40 pension and $1,800 annual teacher salary gain mixed support.
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Rex Thomas
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Assembly
Folsom
Armonts
Senate
House
Senate hopefuls book many talks in Alabama scramble
Alabama six man Senate race heats up with an avalanche of campaign appearances as two candidates reveal itineraries and 35 speeches are slated for a six day stretch next week. The race to fill the late Letter John H Bankhead's seat has primaries looming in July with voter attention rising.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Senate
Dewan
John HL Bankhead
James F. Folsom
Partiaie Congressvnue
Sparkiun
Luntsville
USPHS Willing to Extend Rodent Eradication Program
The U S Public Health Service will continue to furnish vehicles, personnel, and NNT dust for Houston County typhus control if the city and county supply poison bait and labor. Dr W P Biabett notes continuation hinges on local financial support, with a telegram confirming ongoing USPHS aid if local cooperation persists.
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U.S. Public Health Service
USPHS
Houston County
Wiight
Bureau of Sanitation
Montgomery
PT. Biabett
Usphs Reans
Burkett
Focal
Public Health Service
Wright
Ina
India
Tails
Dothan Man Returns Lost Pocketbook Found on Street
Jim Thomas found a lady's purse containing a sizeable sum at Foster and Malin Streets and turned it in to City police. Several hours later Marge Joiner claimed the purse and told Police Chief J. E. Praughan she would write a note of thanks and reward.
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Diogenes
Jim Thomas
Dothan Reute Two
Foster and
Malin
Marge Joiner
Pollee
J. E. Praughan
Themar
Russians Accused Of Backing Out On Peace Parley
UK and US officials clash over peace talks as Bevin accuses Molotov of stalling and demanding rule changes. Bevin says Britain plans veto if Soviet demands block progress while Paris debates continue with a second day of discussions and no breakthrough reported.
Control Of Meat Prices Hampered By Party Split
Washington reports a Democratic split threatens to block the revival of meat price controls via any OPA renewal bill. Senate Democrats may support tax and distribution cuts if the Office of Price Administration is revived, while Senator Murdock warns of a possible presidential veto if Congress passes such a bill.
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Jack Bell
Washington
API
Salutay
Senate
Ovossinge
Wherry Nebr
Murdock Ute
Congress
U S Britain Agree To End War Blacklist
The United States and Britain agreed to end wartime blackout lists used to bar shipping and trade with Axis powers. The accord aimed to stop sanction lists affecting cargo and passengers, with plans to finalize details and publish formal measures in coming days.
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U.S
Britain
Russians Seize German Assets in Eastern Austria
Report details Soviet action taking control of German property in eastern Austria amid postwar tensions. President Truman visits Gettysburg, urges peace, cites Byrnes’s death, and discusses upcoming peace talks. American officials pledge careful handling of former German property in Austria and coordinate with Allied powers.
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Austria
Two Negroes Jailed For Store Burglary
In Houston County two Black men, Ansusta Me Brewer and Dobtte Riesel, were jailed after confessing to a store burglary at 137 NL Sto Ancrewe. Chief Draughon said Brewer admitted the theft with Russell Entrance aiding. $85 recovered, $18 unspent. The pair also admitted stealing two astronomical tubes from Gregory's Service Station on Troy and St Andrews, two weeks earlier.
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Houston County
Pnline
Wood
Andrews Street
Ansusta
Brewer
Dobtte Riesel
Draugon
McBrewer
Russell
Dothan Plazwhing Co
Ancrewe
Fran Tae
Polivernan
Kitiimann
Niehl
Praughon
Mefireser
Word Company
A Werk Agn
Thef
Draughon
Gregory
Troy
St. Andrews Street
Peanut Worms Reported In Houston County
County agent Connie in C Mo fang says a few peanut worms have appeared but not in large numbers. Jang notes weather and natural enemies will determine infestation severity as the season progresses.
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Houston
C. Mo Fang
Ling
Houston County
Jang
Plentiful Meats Forecast If OPA Remains Dead
Reported forecast predicts ample meat supplies in coming weeks if OPA controls stay inactive. Government officials and stock experts discuss price stability and supply, noting retail limits may remain in place while producers adjust.
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OPA
First Of School Playarounds Ready First Of School Playarounds Ready
The readable fragments describe a school activity and a rehearsal or prep event. Named individuals appear obliquely in garbled form along with references to a school setting and local timing. The text is fragmented but suggests a community or school play or program preparation underway.
Ship Comes In Year Late But What A Year Of Trouble
A chaotic tale from Ada Kenno Thsteed recounts a ship delayed by storms and mutiny. The vessel from San Francisco to New Orleans reached late, with rumors of dancing, drunken banter, and crew unrest aboard. Captain Frank Headey Hilas braces for Coast Guard dispatch as sensational gossip swirls about a voyage marked by danger and intrigue.
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Faiverts
Bey
San Franciscn
New Orlean
Frank Headey Hilas
Coast Guard
Aly Crone
Feos Sas
House To Debate Loan To Britain In War Aid
The House prepares to debate a Britain loan amid war time currency and trade concerns. Key figures include Speaker Bayburnt and committee members noting potential Bretton Woods links while opposition pushes Congress to address veterans and elderly needs. The Senate already approved a 3.74 million loan as part of broader wartime relief plans.
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Francis M. LE
Wasshington
Monterey
Senate
Dinade
Tania
Bretton Woods
Rent Freeze Limited to 26 Counties Across State
A garbled report indicates only 26 counties are under a rent freeze with state regulations cited as applicable. Officials note the measure covers all counties, despite unclear specifics, as policy details and affected areas remain ambiguous.
Screwball Hatches Ostrich Egg in Hollywood Twist
In a spoofed Hollywood scene, Moran announces the birth of a one pound nine ounce ostrich egg after three weeks of incubation. He jokes about collecting a cash prize, praising the event as a quirky achievement in a mischievous stunt.
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Thas Moran
Moran
War Contract Profits Denied By Chairman May
Washington report on Andrew J. May chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee facing questions over wartime contracts. Senate and House panels weigh public testimony and the secret session. Officials testified May cashed about 18 thousand dollars in checks tied to war contracts, while connections to the Cumberlang firm and other profits are under scrutiny.
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Washington
Senate
Andrew J. May
Kentucky
House
Bam Go
Empire
Combine
May
Ibs
Iogguley, m General Accounting Office
Cumberlang
Violence Looms as Uneasy Calm Bails Palestine
Reported sharp threats and rising Arab-Jewish tensions mark a fragile quiet in Palestine. Military moves and secret channels stir fear of renewed violence as Arab leadership circles threaten actions if Jewish immigration and the Anglo American Palestine committee plan proceed.
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Jerusalbim
Holy Land
Kiond
Cone
Palestina
Colon
Eli Ed
Biaits
United States
M Valentine Aris
Grand Muarth
Palestine Arab Legion
Bandits Intercept Poker Game Loot Worth 28000
Two masked bandits armed with a submachinegun interrupted a four handed poker game in Nortis Wilkesboro MN early Saturday. They forced players from the table, looted about 2100 from the table, took 1800 from the living room safe and silver and cash totaling around 28000, then fled as police staged a statewide search.
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Poldevter
Jane
Buster
Chane Consby
Joe Mead
Gope Powell
Jayne
Poindester
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