Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
LD Durden and Dr CH Haste int and State Jareee officers were in Dothan last night for a breakfast meeting in Geneva this morning. From Geneva the group will visit Evergreen Andalusia and Greenville. Peanut Festival committee of the junior and senior commerce chambers to meet tonight to plan the festival, starting at 7 30. Roy O Hill reelected chair of Foster Street Methodist church board of stewards. T A Sheaty vice chairman. Van Riel treasurer. John Hubbard secretary. Major Emmett A Parish returning from Korea aboard USAT General Greely. served as adviser to the Korean Electric Company. Master Sergeant James L Miller, construction foreman with the M6th Engineer Service Detachment in Yokohama, Japan. Sgt Miller, former Geneva High School student, joined the Army in 1945. Agents training meeting to be held at Mini Franciatette’s office Thursday. Miss Lawnds Curtis and Miss Margaret Oliver to attend. Alabaster Flying Farmers Association meeting slated for Thursday, July 29 in Auburn. Forrest Watson and Tierd Graham expected to attend. Seven Houston County students enrolled for summer session at Howard College in Vestwingham. Geneva students include Tos M1 Avons, Aaron B Martin, Gwyn McDonald, George Louis Zbindeh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LD. Durden
CH Hasteint
Wits
Dothan
Geneva
Evergeeen
Andalusia
Greenville
Emmett A. Parish
W. A. Parish
Midland City
United States
General Greely
Korea
Army Public Relations Office
Parish
Korean Electric Company
Department of Commerce
U. S. Army
James L. Miller
Deshie M. Miller
Hartford
M6ih
Fifth Engineer Construction Group
Yokohama
Japan
Robst
L. Eichelbertes
Eighth Army
Miller
Sa Dent
Houston County
Howard College
Hestwingham
Tos
Avons
Aaron B. Martin
Gwyn McDonald
George Louis Zbindeh
Ashford College Sparks Telegraph Expansion in Dothan
Officials estimate a $15,000 addition to the Troy Based United Telephone and Telegraph Company to install Star telephone system in Dothan. The building on N Osted Street in Troy should finish in about 90 days with dial equipment installation taking up to 10 months after completion. In Jacksonville Florida George Edd Trull, 29, was bound over to a federal grand jury on a Mann Act charge after a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner J W Daughtry. bond set at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurasii Hastery
Jane W Ney
Zunden
Priehreen
Ashford
Hoeard
Eugene Manica
Wied Aca Eihes Weeht Jr
Waioue
United Telephone and ‘Tatgraph Company
Herr
Star Telephone System
Dothan
N. Osted Street
Troy
Fteld
Dorks George Edd Trull
Jacksonville
U. S
Missioner
J. W. Daughtry
Report on Credentials and Two-Thirds Rule Debate
Number 16 George Vaughn of St Louis, attorney, presented minority views while Senator Carl Hatch of New Mexico urged backing of the Credentials committee's priority. The committee voted 15-11 to back Wright's group, with members from nine states and Hawaii joining Vaughn in the stand. The proposal to restore the two-thirds rule for presidential or vice presidential nominees was offered by Dixie members of the Rules committee but dropped in 1939. Supporters of the majority system included O'Conner and others, while Aberdeen Miss challenged Wright delegation authority to speak for Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vaughn
St. Louis
Kro Atorney
Carl Hatch
New Mexico
Learher
Wright
Nine Hate
Hawaii
Vaughi
Dixie
Troy Tran
Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. D. Murphy
Georgia
Edgar A. Brown
South Carolina
Plait White Jaker
Tennessee
Hugh Witte
Moe Aizsippi
Bob George
Kansas
Wright Morrow
Texas
Senator O'Conner
D-Md
Charien Hamilton
Aberdeen
Mississippi
Parte
Roosevelt
J. M. Bonner
Mayfield
Alabama
Jimmy
Jett P. Beeland
Greenville
Graham Wright
Talladega
Cradenails
Hs Telelow
Tie
Chauncey Sparks
J. M. Bann
Bud) Boswell
Platform Committee
Alubmaids
Roy D. McCord
Gadsden
Richard B Russell
Ben Laney
Arkunans
Birmingham
Vacaey Lune
New York
Ang
Barmingham
Eugene Bully Connor
Barringham Poles
Truman
Connor
Alaballa
Baty
Losey
Geuthervert
Mihaly
Tremas
Barkley
Republi
Ger
Thomas E. Deway
California
Barl Warren
Joseph C. O'Mehoney
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Ao Barkley
Congress
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railroad
Whitney
Scott Lucas
Winds
Lucas
Senate
Homer Cummings
Dewey
Trumat
Woodrow Wilaan
Raybarn
Rayburn
Democratic Party
Helen Gohagan Douglas
Mary K. Norton
Neiv
Jersey
Berlin food shuttle sustains western zones amid Soviet protests
Berlin's western sectors report a 36 day supply of meat flour potatoes and staples as the airlift continues. American planes ferried 1167 tons in 200 flights while Maj Gen George P. Hays rejected Soviet charges of disorder and asserted U S rights to the corridor. London and Britain prepare to boost airlift forces and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Rechin
Berlin
Bass
L. T Steck
Amprican Iiitory
Westes
Amerean
George PP Hays
Hays
Corrdor
Strone
U. S
London
Britain
British note on Berlin blockade and Western demands
A cryptic wartime dispatch notes a British Foreign Office delivery from Zurabin to Krekny, amid Western calls for immediate Berlin talks and plans for a Western German settlement. Informants expected Moscow to respond with terms for resumed all German negotiations, amid a tense standoff and no details disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Zaruvin
Berlin
J Sevier
Benin
Moseors Zurabin
Atale
Wang
Pharma
Platform Debates Split Dixie as Democrats Rally for Civil Rights
The Democratic platform affirms civil rights goals and calls for expanded racial equality, while Southerners push to soften or remove it. The debates center on ending discrimination, federal aid for education and veterans, and a balanced budget amid party tensions at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Truman
Israel
America
Democratic Party
Itelf
Congress
Dixie Contingent
Jpurty
Ling
Sue
Democratic Platform Committee
Dan Moody
Texas
Chauncey Sparks
Mabini
Clyde Bri Moev
North Cie Ouiit
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Tromune
Mae
Democrats i Congress
Ian
Wth
Neuhbur
Danish Queen Survives Crash Near Granston
Queen Ingrid and two young princesses were injured when a royal car skidded on a slippery road near Lave Wood north of Granston South Jutland. The queen reportedly helped the princesses from the vehicle and sought medical aid at the State Hospital in Sønderborg.
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Denmark
Feederx IX
Graasien Falave
Rusel
Saenderborg
Deadline Near For Mobile Builders Strike Impact
Mobile faced a looming strike deadline as the Mobile Building Trades walkout threatens $15 million in projects. Ladd Memorial Stadium for the Alabama Vanderbilt game October 2 hinges on completion by tomorrow, with Gallalee stating the game may move to Birmingham if unfinished. A master agreement awaits final approval from four of 15 signatories, potentially allowing immediate resumption of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile (Ap
Mobile Building Trades
Ladd Memorial Stadium
James M. Galla- Tee
Birmingham
Gallalee
Mobile Huilding Trades Council
AFI
Waipuf
Assassination Attempt Shocks Italian Chamber Debate
In Milan, leftist deputies faced hostility as a suspected assassin attacked tor a Catholic party leader. Police blocked crowds while the chamber paused debate on church influence amid tensions tied to Rome’s political rift. A Sicilian youth denied the attack aimed to derail the ruling Christian Democrats. The incident followed a day of protest and street clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Dabur
Chamber of Deputies
de Gaspert
Vatican
United States
Topial
Torhatti
Catholic Action
Law Group
Togilatt
Toglatti
Teyatt
Sicily
Desauld
Elece
Tor Ruath
Riesaia
Mokcow
Mussolini
Traty
Taghiadis
Rasen
British and Arab Forces Clash Over Palestine War
Reported killings near Gertebe and a British plan to arms a Jewish army unit prompted Arab protests in Amman. The United Nations Security Council pressed for action amid mounting Arab anger. In Trans-Jordan, thousands marched against British policies as battles around Jalrun and Latrun intensified. About 250000 Palestinian Arabs were said homeless as fighting widened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevan Mere Easeacre
Gertebe
Beertevel
British Electricaty Company
Israrli
Ispeian En Espions
United Uene Security Council
U. S
Britain
Amman
Trans-Jordan
Jalrun
Jerusalem
Latrun
Subj
Judean
el Ramle
Lydda
Alabama Rebels Hold Convention Drama and Barkley Rumors
Alabama delegates dominated the arena as the convention opened with talk of a Barkley ticket and Southern walkouts. Rumors swirled about Ben Laney and George Barkley amid disputes over Taft Hartley and civil rights planks, with Truman awaiting a final nomination decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkley
Alabama
Truman
Lister Tht
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Beauford Jester
Texas
Kentucky
California
Folsom to Attend Democratic Meetings
The article notes Governor Folsom’s expected presence at Biethdham on Saturday if Democrats gather, but his participation in other Truman-era talks remains uncertain. It references his past presidential bid and withdrawal from seeking a national convention delegate. It mentions Southern rebel threats to form their own convention in Birmingham, challenging Philadelphia’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folsom
Biethdham
Nomshahon Hinself
Ironan
Birmingham
Philadelphia
George Wesleyford Of Malone Dies Here
George Wesleyford of Malone died here at an advanced age. He was a member of the Baptist church and Masonic lodge. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 3 30 p m at the Malone Baptist Church with Rev Mr Spahn and Rev Mr Git mer officiating. Interment will be in Collins cemetery, Ward Wilson in charge. Masonic rites will be administered at the graveside. A pallbearer party will serve. Survivors include his widow three daughters Miss Yulee Ford Malone Mrs Ruby Shockley Me fin Al and Mrs Homan Pittman Dothan six sons Milton Ford Bil Ford G W Ford Malone Houston Ford Largg Fla Lewie Ford Quincy Barlow Ford Marianna foster R W Lockhart ity stepfot Ford Lovedale Fii ters Mrs Leila Mercer Mrs aude Stephens Mrs Mary GLirrie Owens Mrs Ine Hudson and Miss Annie Ross Ford Love gate Fila and several grandchildren
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Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Thureday
Malone Baptist Church
Spahn
Gitmer
Collins Cemetery
Ward
Wilson
Ma@ong
Yulee Ford
Nalone
Ruby Shockley
Mefin
Homan Pittman
Dothan
Milton Ford
Bil Ford
G. W. Ford
Malone
Houston Ford
Largg
Fla
Lewie Ford
Quincy
Barlow Ford
Marianna
Foster R. W. Lockhart
Ity
Ity: His Stepfot Ford, Lovedale, Fiisters, Mrs. Leila Mercer, Mrs. Aude Stephens
Mary Glirrie Owens
Ine, Hudson
Annie Ross Ford
Lovegate
Fila
Funeral Rites Friday For Blakely Soldier
The body of Lieut. Daniel L. Black of Blakely Georgia will arrive tomorrow. Funeral services are set for Friday at 3 p.m. at the Blakely Baptist Church the Rev. Mr Story officiating. Military graveside honors will follow in the Blakely Cemetery. Minter Funeral Home in charge. He was 23 and killed overseas on September 11 1943. Surviving are his mother five sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siuit
Daniel L. Black
Blakely
Blakely Baptist Church
Story
Biskely
Minter Funeral Home
Black
White
Saran E. Black
C. R. Pope
C. E. Shera
S.C
N. F. Manette
Ji Albany
Hallie By
Shingler
Donaisonville
Edna B. Stephenson
M. Black
Leary
Charles C. Black
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Roy O. Hill
Foster Streel Methodist Church
T. A. Sheaty
van Rieltreagorer
John Hubbard
Mini
Houston
Mise Lawnds Curtis
Auburn
Dale
Feneva
Mise Margaret Oliver
Wil
Flying Farmers Association
Forrest Watson
Tierd Graham
Nation
Alabama Fixing Farmers
Harry Hall Co
Sprinkiva
United
Iterweld Tor
Waoden Leggt
Wasce
Ted
Wheaton
Ween
Oneen
Dee
New Orleans
Mitiac
Ing Himn
Alabamin
Alben Barkley
Washington
Convention
Mr. Truman
Justice Williams
Douglas
Truman Ax
Arkansas
Jane
Claude Pepper
Florida
Demengrts
Pepper
Berden Taney
Dixie Aun
Richard Russell
Mareup Dures
Calcutta
Bengal
India
George Wesleyford of
L. Harris Roofing Co
Kresky Desler
Tray
China
Morris
W. Main
Kress
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