Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
MOTORIST BOOKED A charge of driving while intoxicated was filed against Chitton Burdleshaw, 33, by highway patrolmen. LARCENY CHARGE FILED A Houston County man Willie Clayton Harrington was held on $560 bond after arrest on grand jury charges in alleged theft of four rings and a watch valued at 52500 from a residence, sworn by Mrs L H Thomas. VFW BULLETIN BOARD Pathan Post 9 veterans hold no regular meeting at the clubhouse on Montgomery Highway tonight at 7:30. GRASS FIRE Firemen fought a grass fire at 426 South Gated Street shortly before 1 am. UNION SINGING UNION SINGING SOCIETY will meet at Pine Grove Church in Jellico Community next Sunday for its regular session, announced by B H Reynolds.
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Chitton Burdleshaw
Houston County
Willie
Clayton Harrington
L. H. Thomas
VFW
Union Bing 7Et
Union Singing Society
Pine Grove Church
Jellico
B. H. Reynolds
Trains Collide in Paynesville Injuring Dozens in Minnesota
Paynesville Minnesota reports a rear collision between a passenger and freight train injuring about 400 persons. Initial checks show 4 to 6 seriously hurt, with all treated aboard or at local clinics. Passengers were to be moved toward Minneapolis by 1:30 p.m. A flagman signaled the freight moved into a siding. engineer John Farley tried to stop but could not.
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Paynesville
Minn
Diate
Can
Pakenter
John Faron
Minneapolia
Ime
Freedom Promised Scottsboro Boy Held At Detroit
AP reports Scottsboro Boy Haywood Patterson promised freedom today as federal charges may be dropped. Michigan Governor Williams denied extradition. Alabama Governor Folsom defended prison system while Patterson, escaped Kilby Prison after 17 years of a 75 year term, awaits hearing on charges. Patterson now free on bond amid ongoing litigation.
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Detroit
Scottsboro
Haywood Patterson
U.S
James S. Soltesz
Patterson
Alabama
Scottabore
Rarlier
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
James E Felsom
Montgomery
Kolsom
Kilby
Patinvann
Scottsborn
Folsom
Bacna
United States
Paterson
FBI
Sobesz
Paint Rock Ia
Dozier and Hill Surrender to Sheriff in Bailey Case
Two Dothan men, Paul Dozier and Billy Hill, turned themselves in at the Bay County Courthouse in Panama City to Sheriff Alvan Thomas on charges tied to breaking and entering the home of W. H. Bailey and assault with intent to commit murder. Bail set at prelim hearing planned for Bailey Saturday. the men had been employed by Bailey at a local furniture store and were discharged shortly before the alleged crime.
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Dothan
Bay J
Panama City
Joseph Hailey
W. HL
Billy) Bailey
Tutt
Bay County
Alvan Thomas
Paul Dozier
Billy
Panama_ City
J. Walt Cameron
Cameron
Thomas
Bailey
Dozier
Hiltormerly
Beer Dealer Robbed On Birmingham Street
AP reports a Birmingham beer distributor says he was robbed of about $2400 by a masked gunman on a southside street as he entered his car to bank receipts. Daniel, 48, company office manager, said another car blocked his path and the bandit demanded the money before fleeing.
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Birmingham
Beer Distributing Company
Glen Daniel
Daniel
Etretives
Georgian Injured in Korean Fighting
Georgia farmer Amis of the National Cotton Council will speak in Houston County on the economic importance of the cotton industry. The talk, arranged by Dothan, Alabama, follows a casualty update from Tae De and the Home Defense Department noting multiple injuries and missing personnel.
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Robert W. Amis
National Cotton Council
Houston
Lexdera Washington
Tae de
Home Demonience Department
C. M. Ling
Yard Amis
Thi
Amis
Memphis
Tenn
Prc
Marry J. Spurnock
Rowe
Council
Hill
Pie
Carl d L. Chadwick
Etijar
North Georgia poultry market fire and price report
AP dispatch from Atlanta notes a fire at a North Georgia poultry market with strong demand. Supplies start in all sections, many dealers report stocks under 2 1/2 pounds with prices mostly unchanged to 2 cents higher. Prices paid FOB farm range 26 1/40 to 240 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Commvvethy production at saf tover and in jinder Way
The National Geographic Society reports on commvvetby production at saf tover and in jinder Way, detailing locations in Nie brazke, Gatorado, Montana and North Rakaln. The note emphasizes geographic spread and organizational involvement in the described area.
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Saftover
Jinder Way
Niebrazke
Gatorado
Montana
North Rakaln
National Geographic Society
Nuclear energy use by civilians outlined in Charlottesville
Dr Alvin M Wainbars of Oak Ridge laboratory envisions civilian nuclear energy similar to TVA. He outlines a vision of a biomic laboratory environment guiding peaceful nuclear power expansion for public use.
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Charlottesville
Alvin M. Wainbars
Oak Rigg Tann
Ithe Tva
North Korean drive near Taejon meets Allied air strikes
Allied air forces pounded transport routes north of the Kum River as North Korean troops under new drive approached Taejon. General Walker, a veteran of Patton’s army, was named commander of the Eighth Army in Korea and a new advanced command post was established.
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North
Japokeaman
Taiyang
Taejon
MacArthur
Walker
Eighth Army
Japan
Korea
U.S. Army Forces In
Usafic
George Patton
Third Army
Europe
Beitaln
U.S. War Department
Department of the Army
MacAtiner
Ts Kore MacArthur
Hamcheng
Tnem
Associated ‘Press
Tom Lambert
Han River
Tanyang
Fallen Chungiu
Far Eastern Air Forces
Bamdeath
Collegiants Get Break in Draft Deferment Rules
Undergraduate students face at least a two year deferment and ROTC enrollees may not be drafted while in school. If they leave college, induction can occur immediately. Naval Army and Air Force ROTC participants may apply for special classifications after signing active duty agreements. Coop students may defer while both in school and at work if enrolled in ROTC. Fort McPherson said pre induction examinations will start within two weeks, with dates to be set in Atlanta and Columbus.
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Atlanta
James Skelton
Selective
Ser Ice
Georgie
Skelton
Local Registration Board
Naval
Army
Air Force
Coop
Third Army
Fort McPherson
Columbus
Moth Ball Fleet Set for Sea Duty From River Dries Up
MOBILE AP The moth ball fleet on the Tensas River, about 350 ships mostly liberty and victory types, is ready to return to sea. The rust-painted freighters are oiled and in running order though Washington word is not yet given. Delays aside, the ships will be deployed when directed. The Avizpna Waterman Steamship Corp Freinler has been requisitioned by the Military Transportation Service to help ferry men and equipment to the Korean war effort.
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Mobile
Tensas
Washington
Make Time Commission
Avizpna Waterman Steamship Corp
Freinhler
Miliary Sra ‘Transportation Service
Waterman
State House Debates School Age Bill Amid Uncertain Fate
The House and Senate debated a school age bill during a special session with multiple amendments. Rep George Wallace sought a broad substitution while Rep J W Brassell nudged out a board of apportionment section. Senate moved to adjourn after a 20-8 vote as objections shifted and leadership jockeyed for final action. Rev Miller said Gov Folsom would sign if adjournment occurred.
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George Wallace
Barbour
Twas
J. W. Brassell
Russe
Supreme Court
Senate
Senatore Ful Ex Kimbreil
Fayette
C. B. Harger
Byount
Albert Hughes
Geneva
James 8. Coleman
Greene
Broughton Lamberti
Lambert
Hovss
House
Fd Miller
Elawah Coty
James E
Wi M, Beck
DeKalb
Gold
H Wasam
Norman Harris
Morgan
Rose Hulloh
Beckt
Irh Pruitt
Sumter
Beck
Record of mill outputs and coin ownership in Sterjing
A Holstein coin owned by A. Ww. Mard of Sterjing reports a record of 149 708 pounds of milling and 4 918 pounds of Kutterrat produced in 10 yenety striking peel.
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A. Ww. Mard
Sterjing
Negro Driver Booked After Routine Check Of One Lighted Car
A routine stop of a one lighted car led to the arrest of Eddie Byrd within minutes after the vehicle was reported stolen from a South Alice Street junk yard. Patrolman A F Mason detained Byrd who admitted taking the car. Sidney Katz identified the car as his, and Byrd faced grand larceny charges valued at $200.
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South Alice Street
Eddie James
Mason
Byrd
Sidney Katz
Wre
Livestock market reports from Thomasville and Montgomery areas
Livestock prices and receipts in Thomasville Ga and Montgomery Ala show steady to higher bids across hogs cattle and calves. Hog prices range from about 21 to 24.50 per hundredweight for various weights while cows bulls and calves see steady to strong demand with mixed weight ranges and regional plant quotes. A note mentions the accidental discovery of the chemical 2 4 D increasing weed control.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albans
Columbus Manitrie
Titon
Dothan
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Medina
Montgomery
Union Lock Yards
Estimvat
Services set for Lev Kent at Shady Grove Church
Lev Kent seventy five of Cypress died Tuesday in a Marianna hospital. funeral held Wednesday at Shady Grove Church with Rev. G M Ross officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Surviving widow Ellafair Kent son J C Tarworn daughter Dies James Stone sister Mrs Otto Davis nephew John Kent, both of Marianna.
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Levereat Marianna
Funes
Lev Kent
Cxpress
Shady Grove Church
G. M. Ross
Cart Res
Ellafair Kent
Cypress
J C. Tarworn
James Stone
Blount Town
Otto Davis
John Kent
Marianna
Mr. Kent
Marianna Hospital
Auanta
H. de Berry
Raleigh
N.C
Maisie Addison
Carnesville
Kaley Shubert
Cornelia
Huey Andrews
Alex
Will Stacey
Grady King
Mix
Austin Brooks
Ingram
New Concord Church Will Be Dedicated
Newly completed Concord Baptist Church on Headland route will be dedicated Sunday with its first use. Rev Byreh Kelley of Hartaville will lead a revival through the week, and Rev J P Kelley will deliver the dedicatory address at 11 a m. Miss Matha Ward will recount church history, with special music and lunch afterward.
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Concord Baptist Church
Headland
Byreh Kelley
Hartaville
D. C
Ua. m
J.P. Kelley
Matha Ward
Concord Church
Monn
Houston 4 H Clubbers Head For Lake Camp Next Week
Houston County 4 H Club plans Lake Tholocco camp starting Tuesday. About 121 members, first on Camp Rucker reservation, will be guided by Home Demonstration Agent Fran Mavelle and County agent assistant Clark Rudder. Camp features include swimming, games, film shows, crafts, and education. Transportation planned from three pickup points. fees cover bus costs. Camp ends in late July with parent pickups. Families to bring required gear and food contributions.
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ED Driggers
Houston County
Lake Tholocco
Houston
Camp Rucker Reservation
Tara
Fran Mavelle
Clark Rudder
Rudder
Ashford
Summerford Truckine
A. Dothan
First Baptist
Beckham's Crossroads
A. m. Rodder
Rudner
Miss Madette
First Baptist Churen
Summerfora
40 Negro 4-H'ers Take Short Course At Florida A & M
Forty Black 4-H youths from Jackson County attended Florida A and M College in Tallahassee for the State Short Course. The county group earned top all around participation honors and the privilege to attend the nationwide event for outstanding project work. Virgil Elkins, Negro county agent, and Aenie D. Peterson, home demonstration agent, led the delegation.
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Marlanna
Arownt
Jackson County
A. & M. College
Tallahassee
Vfhat
Wax An
Virgil
Elkins
Aenie D. Peterson
Negra Home
Swiss Climbers Die In Lightning Strike On Zinal Rothorn
Two Swiss climbers died yesterday near 13 000 feet while attempting Zinal Rothorn. They were struck by lightning during a brief storm and fell about 2000 feet to a glacier where their bodies were recovered.
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Switzerland
Zinal
Rothorn
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