Congress Loses Hope for July Adjournment
Washington AP reports plans to adjourn by July 20 were stalled by must pass bills likely pushing lawmakers into August. House Speaker Rayburn says too much work remains, with items like the British loan and price controls on the docket. Some still push for a longer recess until after elections. All 435 House seats and 32 of 96 Senate seats are at stake this year.
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Washington
Congress
U le
House
Rayburn
D-Tex
Senate
Funeral for Mrs. Katie Cooper Held at New Providence Church
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Katie Cooper seventy eight at New Providence Church with Rev. C C Balcom officiating. Burial followed in New Providence cemetery with Ward Nelson directing. Survived by two daughters Bertha Caldwell and Delphia Mertz, a son A Cooper, sister Mollie Bordeauxy, seven grandchildren, and several relatives.
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Katie
Cooper
Graceville Oate
New Providence Church
C. C. Balcom
New Providence
Ward- Nlson
Immunity
Ira
Bertha Caldwell
Graceville
Delphia Mertz
Bonifay
Ton
Columbus
Mollie Bordeauxy
Chester
Wille Phills
Charlie Phillips
L. Bailey
Zy Baxter
Bascow Merritt
Rwrence Register
Martha Barnes of Lake City Dies at 79
Mrs Martha J Barnes of Macon Florida former Beulah Community resident died today in Lake City Florida at age 79 She was wife of late Rev M Barnes and member of Beulah Baptist Church Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at Beulah Church Ward Wilson charge Survived by three daughters Ossie Hazelton Vera Dyess and Vera Baxter two sons Robert V Barnes and Ruel Barnes two brothers Ike Napier and Napier Napier and a number of grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Barnes
Mac Fla
Beulah
Lake City
Fla
Hoa‘al
Beulahiptlat Church
Community
acClenny
M. Barnes
Toorrow
Beulah Turch
Ward-Wilson
Ossie Hazelton
Headland
Vera Dyess
Dothan
Stanley Baxter
MecClenny
Robert V. Barnes
Mtgomery
Ruel Barnes
Ee Napier
Center
Tex
Napier
Shreveport
I A
Dothan Aero Club Schedules Meeting Tonight
The Dothan Aero Club will meet at 8 o clock tonight, announced by secretary John C Haw en. All in Dothan and surrounding area interested in flying are invited to attend. Dew Enterprise reported members and out of town clubs will join a breakfast meeting in Dothan Sunday July 28 at 7 30 am.
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Dothan Aero Club
John C. Hawen
Dothan
Dew Enterprise
Camp Rotary Summer Camp Opens With Four Troops
Camp Rotary enters its fourth and final week as four council troops begin finals. Scout Executive J Voke announced entries from Nine of Jumbia, 24 of Cottonwood, 24 Brundidge and 11 of Eufaula. About 250 Scouts from eight counties attended the camp now closing with a campfire ceremony scheduled for Friday night.
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Timp Rotary
Council
J. Voke
Jumbia
Cottonwood
Brundidge
Eufaula
Ops
Building permit granted for residence on Cherry Street
E Beasley received a city permit to construct a residence at 504 South Cherry for an estimated cost of 3000 dollars. The approval was issued today by city authorities as part of the building permit process.
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E. Beasley
Mit
City
South Cherry Art
Washington to Expand Fish Hatcheries Across State
Officials say Washington state will operate 23 fish hatcheries in designated areas to grow game fish stocks and boost tourism. Seventeen hatcheries are now active with two more to be constructed in the near future.
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Washington State
Cemetery Work Day Near Tope Church
A cemetery working event will be held at Old New Tope Church near Rritt's Store on Thursday. All interested parties are urged to bring tools for participation.
Gowder on Leave From County FSA Office
Dennis Gowder associate supervisor for the county is on war leave visiting relatives in Alabama. He will return to work this day, according to FSA officials.
New York Cotton Open High Low Close Record
The New York cotton figures show open highs and closes with multiple price points including 8135 3232 3130 3232 and 3181 3229 3126 3999. Additional quoted figures appear as 3126 3201 3123 3206 with a noted value 3113 and 3217. The text contains garbled segments and unclear annotations.
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New York
New Orleans
84 Arrests Made During Weekend
Law enforcement authorities here made 84 arrests over the weekend with drunk enness and minor disturbances leading offenses. Of the total, 7 were whites and 27 Negroes. 43 arrests were by City policemen and 4 by county officers. All those arrested were men except 11.
500 Hogs Reported At Seven Plants
Thomasville report shows about 500 hogs in seven plants across Georgia and neighboring states over the weekend. Prices quoted steady with $14.35 for medium to choice barrows and gifts and $13.60 for medium to good sows.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
May and War Contracts Tie to Erie Basin Metal Group
The Erie Basin Metal Products Company and 19 related firms face a Senate inquiry into wartime contracts and suspected influence. Senator Mitchell seeks to compel A. J. May and Ben Field to testify as evidence links funds, favors, and timber deals to interlocking firms. May denies profit, claiming actions benefited constituents and the war effort while acknowledging limited personal involvement.
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Erie Bayin Metal Products Company
Combine
Mitchell
Fields
Mead
D-Ky
Dllinois Combine
May
House Military Committee
Army Ordnance
Cumberland Lumber Company
Prestonsburg
A. J. May
Prestonaburg
Congress
Ben Field
Washington
Daclared
Erie Basin Metal Products Company
D-Nc
Roswell Hardy
Ordnance
Hardy
War Department
Erie Company
Mey
Senate
Lumber Coompany
Joe Freeman
Murray Garsson
Henry Garsson
Murray Garason
Retaemal Coe Ahbor
Presman
Anti-Semitism Fears Rise Over Incoming Jewish Repats
In Czestochowa authorities dispatched armored cars and militia to prevent rioting after thousands of Jewish repatriates arrived from Russia. A camel rider and provocatory literature sparked alarm in the market as anti Jewish agitation circulated. the Kielce tragedy was cited, with denials from Vice Premier Mikolajczyk and Premier Gomulka signaling restrained blame.
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Warsay
Poland
Russia
Kielce
Czestochowa
Stanislaw Mikolajcyk
Polish Peasant Party
Vic
Wladislaw Gomulka
Alabama rent control boards organized to hold price line
State Rent Administrator Charles M. Cooper said local boards are being set up in Alabama to mediate landlord tenant disputes under Gov. Sparks rent freeze. The plan aims to keep rents near June 30 levels, with arbitration to avoid costly litigation, and may extend beyond the 26 OPA freeze counties if directed by the governor.
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Logue
Coe
OPA
Sparks
Congress
Montgomery
Ala
Chaunecey Sparks
Charles M. Cooper
Cooper
Alabamea
Road Department Bids Read and Rejections Reopened
County road department bid readings accepted allocations for grader blades and drainage pipe with Montgomery firms Ray Brook Company and Armco Drainage and Metal Products Company named. A filing cabinet from Robertson Supply Company approved. Ten tire and tube bids reopened due to unspecified delivery date from bidders.
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County Road Départment
Ray Brook Company
Montgomery
Armco Drainage and Metal Products Company
Mont.gomery
Robertson Supply Company
Birmingham
Southern line gains three portation routes and service plan
The Civil Aeronautics Board grants a certificate for five routes enabling the Southern line to offer mail, passenger, and express service to regional cities. Atlantic airline is not yet operating but plans bus service from DOT to Southeast terminals. Officials note eight daily flights of Eastern and Waterman lines handle heavy schedules to and from Leeton.
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Civil Aeronouics Board
Southern Line
Atlantic
Dothan
Fastern
Waterman Lines
Letoan
Veterans office status debated for Dothun station change
The speaker notes ongoing talk of making the Dothun office a sub regional station and says no official change has been notified. They caution that before any upgrade, a medical office and other departments must be installed, as medical officers are currently unavailable.
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Veterans’ Office
Howard
Puere
Dothun
Thornton
Dothan
Mobile
Birminehnm
Pittsburgh Train Officers for Army Engineers
The University of Pittsburgh was the sole college picked by the Army to train officers. All selected experts are combat veterans and will be educated as petroleum engineers.
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ARMY
Pittsburgit
Uniersity of
Pittsburgh
Draft HQ Houses Veterans Families Amid Shortage
Worcester Massachusetts draft board headquarters at the red brick house on Highland Street may be used to shelter two or more veterans and their families due to a housing shortage.
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Worcester
Mass
Red Brack House
Highland St
Jones Seeks Probe Of Absent Ballots And Ads
Montgomery County Circuit Judge Walter B. Jones asked a grand jury to investigate absentee ballots and campaign advertisements in recent primaries. He cited an excess of absentee votes and ads not marked paid or identifying publishers, urging accountability for public officials. County Democratic chair R T Goodwyn noted 905 absentee ballots were counted in the June 4 Democratic runoff.
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Montgomery
Montgomery County
Jones
R. T. Goodwyn
Democrattlc Executive Committee
Ex RAF Pilot Charged in Film Starlet Margery Gardner Death
Former RAF fighter pilot Neville G. C. Neath was charged with the sex murder of film extra Margery Gardner whose nude body was found June 21 in a West End hotel. He was located at Bournemouth and identified by police. two other slayings tied to the Yard's unsolved list are reported in Kent and Newcastle.
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London
Scotland Yard
Margery Gardner
Neville G. C. Neath
West End
Heath
London Central
Bournemouth
Gardner
Sheila Martin
Kent
Newcastle
Ivy Griffiths
War loan debate shapes postwar policy and Britain credit
The debate on the wartime loan to Britain covers foreign and domestic policy issues. Proponents argue the credit preserves Britain’s wartime barter reforms and keeps it in the American economic orbit, while opponents seek security provisions or reductions. The House Banking Committee and Senate amendments frame the clash over bases transfer and trade concessions.
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Joan
White House
Torman
Britain
United States
Fu Db
Brugin
Senate
Ernest W. McFarland
Aziz
House Banking Committee
Catholic Organ Condemns Press Sex Story Play
The Pilot of the Boston Catholic archdiocese condemned American newspapers for their handling of sex stories and urged voluntary restraint or a citizen crusade akin to the Legion of Decency. The editorial referenced Lt. Thomas Farrell and an alleged episode at a Boston hotel to argue for press responsibility and public welfare.
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Boston
Pilot
Legion of Decency
Journal
United States
Thomas Farrell
Somerville
Helen Stuvroy
Holyoke
Stassen Influence Shapes Minnesota Primary Contests
In Minneapolis AP report, sharp Republican clashes for U S Senate and Governor unfold. Governor Edward Thye, backed by former Governor Stassen, faces Senator Shipstead seeking reelection. Luther Youngdahl, ex-Supreme Court justice, runs against Hjalmer Petersen for governor, with Stassen’s leadership a major issue though he did not campaign actively for either. Shipstead opposes UN charter, a campaign keystone.
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Minneapolis
U.S
Minnesota
Edward J. Thye
Harold FB. Stassen
Henrik Shipstead
Luther W. Youngdahl
State Supreme Court
Hjalmer Petersen
Shipstead
Petersen
Stassen
Thye
Youngdahl
United Nations
Shipsteag
Cotton Acreage Up Over Year Ago
The Agriculture Department reported 18,316,000 acres of cotton in cultivation on July 1, up 3.2 percent from a year earlier. If yields reach last year's 251 pounds per acre and the July acreage is harvested, production could reach about 9,158,000 bales, versus 9,015,000 last year and a ten-year average of 12,293,000. This marks the first acreage upturn since 1942.
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Wasitington
API
Agriculture Department
Two Soldier Wives Get Passports Here
Mrs Audie W Johnson of Ozarx and Mrs Louise Bo Harper of Dothan have been granted passports to join their soldier husbands overseas. Commissioner J W Daughtry reported that Mrs Johnson requests to join her husband, Henry A Johnson, stationed in Berlin, traveling solo. Mrs Harper of 404 F Burdeshaw Street, Dothan, will join Maj Luther Harper in Peiping China, accompanied by her daughter Litaane.
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Audie W. Johnson
Ozarx
Louise Bo Harper
Dothan
J. WS. Daughtry
Joanson
Cal
Henry A. Johnson
Berlin
Johnson
Harper
F. Burdeshaw Street
Maj
Luther Harper
Peiping
China
Litaane
Milk prices rise in Mobile after subsidy removal
In Mobile Alabama residents face two cent per yard increases for milk with corresponding hikes in butter and coffee margarine. A government industry spokesman cited the end of subsidies and the termination of OPA price controls as the reason for the changes.
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Mobile. Ala
OPA
FSA Plans Second DDT Demonstration at Cheshire Farm
Another DDT demonstration will be held at the farm of Jack Ches hire on Dothan route two, tomorrow by William Y Cook, county FSA supervisor, and Miss Mary B Arant, home management supervisor. Attendees include planed farm ownership borrowers in Taylor community such as Mr. and Mrs. John Newton and Mr. and Mrs. J A Martin.
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Jack Cheshire
Dothan
William Y. Cook
FSA
Mary B. Arant
Cheshire
Planec
Taylor
John Newton
J. A. Martin
Emery B. Campbell
Qua Lee Martin
Bathtub Reward Offered for Lost Dog in Eugene
Eugene Oregon owners offer a bathtub reward for a missing shepherd-bird dog named Poi that wandered from home. Frank Branson of Eugene says the dog is a domesticated companion and asks the public to help locate Poi.
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Bartiterd Roward Eugene
Poi
Frank Branson
Fugene
Boas
Alabama Legion Convention Opens
Alabama Legion delegates convene in Birmingham as Commander Albert B. Stapp reports membership near 53,581, up from 27,553 in 1945, with 60 percent WWII veterans. Lt Gen J L Collins to speak. 25 new posts bring total to 168 across counties and cities. Stapp urges Montgomery HQ building, continued Amer icanism programs, and notes net assets of 99,016.29 plus 15,528 emergency fund. bonuses totaling 11,742.50 to reverts of last year's gains. Memorial service marks the opening.
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Birmingham
Ala
Albert B. Stapp
Alabama Department, American Legion
J. L. Collins
Stapp
Alabama
Montgomery
Legion
Boys State
Boy Scouts
Junior Legion
State Department
John Buchanan
Southside Baptist Church
American Legion
John Stelle
Houston FSA Office To Be Open Saturday
The Houston County Farm Security Administration office will be open all day Saturday. County FSA Supervisor William Y. Cook said staff took a holiday last Friday for the Fourth of July weekend and will make up the day with Saturday hours.
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Houston County
Farm Security Administration
William Y. Cook
FSA
Three From Area Discharged By Navy
The following men have been discharged from the Separation Center New Orleans January Raymond Frazier Branch seaman first class Dothan route five John Thomas Taylor Jr seaman first class 305 N St Andrews street Dothan James Clanton Farris tor machinist's mate third class Kingston Tone two
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Separation Center
New Orleans
Jan
Raymond Frazier
Seaman
Dothan
John Thomas Taylor, Jr
N. St. Andrews Street
James Clanton Farris
Mator Machinist
Kinston
Secret talks exclude Russia amid peace conference debate
Reports from Tass and Paris sparked speculation that 13 European nations and French reps discussed Germany in a bid to shape postwar steps. Russia, seeking a two thirds vote rule, faced opposition from Britain and the United States as diplomats weighed procedural guidelines for the Big Four peace conference.
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Ean
Germany
Russia
Tass
Paris
Foreign Ministers Council
Belauum
Czechoslovakia
Cermiyave
Jaelidime Molotov
Deodork
Byoto Missin
Poland
Yugoslavia
U.S
James F. Zyknes
Ernest Bevin
Lenses Used By Opera Singers And Football Star
Metropolitan opera stars Jan Peerce and Patrice Munsel wore Dr Feinbloom's lenses during performances. Ohio State halfback Paul Seringhouse wore the lenses in several bruising games last season.
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Metropolitan Opera
Jan Peerce
Patrice Munsel
Dr. Feinbloom
Paul Serringhouse
Ohio State
Minister H. Culver Moves Family Into Church Home
The Rev Hilas Culver of the Church of the Nez Irene in Greenfield Ohio failed to find a residence after three weeks of searching. He improvised living space within the church building by constructing partitions to create a home for his family.
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Greenfield
Hilas Culver
Church of the Nez Irene
British Planes Off For Tour Of U S
Gravely England AP Right British Lancaster bombers took off today on the first leg of a 13,000 mile goodwill tour of the United States. Their party will culminate with participation in Army Air Forces Day in Los Angeles. Eight more Lancasters join the detachment, including the wartime pilot who is the youngest officer in the Royal Air Force, now a lieutenant colonel in the U S Army Air Forces.
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Gravely
England
Tedey
United States
Arsay
Los Angeles
Tedsy
Ceam
Patetidderig
Royal Air Force
U. S. Army Air Forces
No Fire Damage After Small Blaze At Blackshear Street
The City fire department answered a call to 214 Blackshear Street today for defective wiring in an electric stove that started a small blaze. Fire Chief R. H. Ryan said there was no damage and the occupants were not identified.
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Blackshear Street
R. H. Ryan
Truman era price controls split by Senate showdown
A Senate battle over reviving price controls unfolds as lawmakers push for amendments to the OPA renewals bill. A Capitol Hill insider signals President Truman will sign if the measure passes as is, while OPA head Paul Porter cautions against some provisions. Labor leaders urge a national Labor holiday to curb rising costs, with unions calling for a buyers strike to check inflation.
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Congress
Washington
Capitol Hill
Truman
Mr. Truman
Senate
Senate-Tioure Conference Committee
Barkley
Banking Committee
OPA
Paul Porter
Porter
Taft
Ohio
Secretary of Agriculture
CSO
Camden
N. J
Goering Scheme Ties Funds to German Embassy in Washington
Investigators report that Goering initiated talks via the German embassy in Washington before 1941 to secretly advance investments. He claimed a five million dollar safe deposit at the embassy, left when recalled to Berlin. Hans Thomsen’s biline treasury and later postwar findings are noted, with Rogge acknowledging a large embassy sum after the war began.
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Willer
Goering
Washington
Tiller
Hans Thomsen
Berlin
Interrogatoras
Rogge
Viola Ming Oy ng dies. funeral set at Pleasant church
Mrs Viola Ming Oy ng also known as Viola Fain Mixeg died after illness at Ozark. Services were held Sunday at Pleasant Church with Rev J B Jelatifg officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by four daughters and several grandchildren, plus three brothers.
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Ozarelf Yerai Sesh
Viola Fain Mixeg
Ozark
Ted A.m
the Pleasant
J. B. Jelatifg
L. F. Cnikires
May
A. S. Benson
Oeark Sons
Johnnie A. Mixon
Gai
Travis Mixon
Oza
Robert T. Mixon
Fort Gaingd
Frank Fa ‘Ferd
Sheltie
Wilt
Saddie Walkac
Ant Tony
Pine
Tye
Russians Expand Repatriation Blow in Austria
Officials said at least 6,000 Austrian residents, mostly German-Austrian wives of Austrians, faced repatriation in a Soviet order publicized hours before 6 a.m. It followed a prior decree seizing former German property in eastern Austria. Chancellor Figl warned the move would drain manpower for harvest and pressure Austria to sign accords ceding economic inroads by the Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Austria
Slx
Leopold Fig
Hughes XF-11 crash ends tragic aerial chase
Searing crash ends Howard Hughes era of stealth flight as his XF-11 reconnaissance plane plummets into rooftops and a garage, destroying a house and igniting a fire. Hughes survives initial impact, is transported for surgery, then collapses. air radio reports indicate engine trouble and a failed landing gear as the craft plotted an emergency return to land.
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Hughes
Beverly Hills
Good Samaritan
Howard Hughes
Burbank
Iself
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Irs
Martha Barnes
Othan Aero Club
Catholic Organ
Alabama Legion
Houston
Navy
U. S
Henry G. Gwaltney
Optometrist
Merrill Bunding
N. Foster
Viola Ming Oy Ng
St. Joseph
Dothan Radio Service
Cushman
E. Trey
Member
Federal Hod Loan Bank
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