Two Gulf robbery suspects arrested in Dothan and Geneva
Dothan and Geneva authorities jailed two men connected to a Panama City apartment hold up. Johnny Ray Smyth and James New Driver are in custody, with an unidentified suspect named Warbur Smith still sought. Authorities say gunfire occurred during a pursuit and plan extradition efforts to Virginia for prosecution.
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Groeva
Sandey
Panama City
Saridun
Johnny Ray Smyth
Foster St Dothan
Houston County
Jamey
Geneva
Jame
Lewis
Fea
Mhivesigation Aginti
Owar “Burk” Smith
Samson
Dothan
Viorda
Lew
Leruck Coleson
Wiiger
Fred
Ning
Gilbert Hibert Wan
Avindanield
Xiaga
Cole
James Lewis
Buch Yoon
Joyachant
Don Hutchinson
Tony Joynet
FBI
Genisa
Widiontes Yard
Joseph H. Johnson Dale School Head Dies in Hospital
Joseph H. Johnson longtime Dale School head died in a Dothan hospital after a bout of illness. He was a World War I veteran and former county education superintendent, active in American Legion programs, and a member of Ozark Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were pending arrival of relatives. He is survived by his wife and several children and brothers.
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Joseph Geward Juhnsen
Eeugatoen
Dale Vines
Dothan
Johnson
Robeshoul
Duby
Ae New Tern
Dante Destigt
Adentin
Wasp
Wiregrass
Ozark
Deke Johnson
Adie Marchant Mrawe
Overseas Te
Truman Warns Solons On Budget Balancing
President Truman warned Congress against drastic budget cuts, saying economic trends are weak but not dangerous. He urged steady spending and warned that tax cuts or austerity could hurt business and employment, while insisting large spending must continue. Page 7 note points to No. 15.
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Truman
Solons
Lyle C. Wilson
Washington
Judge Bailes Declines To Cite Klan Leader Again
Birmingham court records show Judge George Lewis Bailey refusing a new contempt citation against the Ku Klux Klan leader Morrisay pirh. Solicitor Enwmstt Perry and a grand jury sought a court order to compel Klan records for a grand jury, but Bailey denied the request, noting action would prejudge a case before the State Supreme Court. The matter, tied to mass violence in Jefferson County, will be reviewed by the Montgomery high court today. Morrisay pirh, director of the Federated Ku Klux Klaas Inc, faces ongoing contempt questions as both grand juries push for answers.
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Birmingham
Kia
Wilman Hugh Motry
Cirtut
Yuk
Enwmstt Perry
Ned Grard
Orew
Moinig
George Lewis Bailey
Bailes Sad
Mois Novig Am Yar
State Supreme Court
Ica
Supreme Court
Mont Homery
Mors Aspaly
Moirts
Ku Klux Klaas Inc
Morrisay Pirh
Jefferson
Bumingham
KKK Kay Demad Dt
Dias
Tetot
Farm Families Rally Today In Houston County Event
Crowd gathers for Houston County Farm Bureau and Home Demonstration program with speakers including OG Arnold and Clay H Dean. The event features demonstrations and a 41 drill planiet to depict the aims of the cooperative program amid a crowded schedule.
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Houston County
OG Arnold
Sothern
American Farm Bureau
Clay H Dean
Hospital Plinatig
State Board of Health
Watley Lo Hiehiet
Catton Couten of America
Howson County
Nehru Uninjured After Bomb Bursts At Calcutta Speech
A bomb exploded in a Calcutta crowd where Premier Jawaharlal Nehru was about to speak. A policeman and two others were injured, but Nehru remained unharmed as he ascended the rostrum to deliver his address.
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Nehru
Calcutta
Calcutta India
Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehr
Deluer
Jobless figures show gradual area trend in Dothan region
Wiregrass area job market in June shows improving signals with 175 Houston Henry county residents among 3,978,000 nationally seeking work. Dothan office notes more applications in April and May than June, with 400 new applicants in June though 401 placed in jobs last month. April and May totals also reported.
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Joe Campbell
Shere
Dothos
Recrut
Houston
Henry Counties
LH Kirk
Dothan
Alabama State Employment Service
Pri
Fura
Kage
Gov Folsom Urges Kill All Economy Bills In State Budget Push
Gov. Folsom appealed to the House Judiciary Committee to kill a package of economy bills to avoid state government chaos. He warned the revenue system could crash without an understanding with the Senate and urged not to delay or mix budget measures with the economy bills.
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Montgomery
James B Folsom
House Judiciary Committee
Folsom
Senate
4000 Miners Idle In Arrests Protest
BESSEMER AP Four Mousaid coal miners idle yesterday apparently in protest at 10 arrests after two mine officials complained of being battered. Thomas A Warnell 30 told sheriff's deputies he was beaten and sacked by five men last Friday night for not observing a three day work week. He was dragged from a bus en route to the Short Creek area railroad yard. Warnell a member of the United Mine Workers Short Creek Local said the three day week order was issued, though he says his job was not affected. Ten arrests have been made on warrants of assault with intent to murder sworn out by Warnell. He identified all men as members of the Short Creek USO local.
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Warnell
United Mine Workers
Short Creek
UMW
Short Creek Uso
Congress Approves Forces Spending Plan And Comptroller Bill
The House Armed Services Committee voted 27 to 6 to approve a major reorganization of military spending and to send a bill establishing a Comptroller in the Office of the Secretary of Defense to the House. The measure totals about 16.6 million this year and aims to centralize control over defense funds amid partisan criticism of federal spending.
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Washington
House Armed Services
House
Secretary of Defense
Charman Vinson
Truman
Congress
Truman Pressures Steel Giants to Avert Strike
President Truman urged United States Steel and Bethlehem to accept his plan to submit the wage pension dispute to a special board for recommendation. CIO steel leaders warned of a strike and called for a six day truce while Taft Hartley procedures were questioned. The board would not force acceptance, and both sides would decide.
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Ers
Taft Hattiey
Murtay
CIO
Taft Hartley Milhs
Syrus S Ching
Fedeal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Thomat
Ne 13
CAB Says Low-Flying Caused Calif Crash
Civil Aeronautica Board officials say that tow flying and not a fight caused the crash and explosion of a non-scheduled armer which cost 36 hives and injuries to 14. Stewardess Charlotte Gren ander told authorities yesterday that the scoop aboard the Sandard Airlines twin-engine C-46 Commandy was only a one-t pune haffar. She said it occurred an hour before the crash in the ragged Santa Susana Mountains 301 miles north of downtown Los Angeles Tuesday. She sent Frank Conway, Al pany, who was called, as 1 the man he struck tas seatmate.
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Los Angeles
Civil Aeronautica Board
Charlotte Grenander
Sandard Airlines
Santa Susana Mountains
Frank Conway
Pany
U S Says Reds Back Jap Lator
UPI reports officials in Washington say Russia uses Japanese labor movement to incite a Red revolution in Japan. They cite Soviet overtures and indoctrination of Japanese wartime veterans to spread Communism, linking China’s gains and Japan’s unrest to a broader campaign. General Frank A. McCoy fronted the claim before the JI nation Far Farmers Commission, arguing mob violence in Japan is intended to sow fear and undermine authority rather than protect labor.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Yedinn
United States
China
Frank A McCoy
Alexander Pahyushkim
Tabor
McCay
Tp Uy
No 2
Pago
Hamm Denies Charges In Johnson Transfer
MONTGOMERY AB A revenue department employee claimed he was transferred due to graft charges amid a slander suit against Crenshaw Sheriff Horn. Commissioner Hamm denied the allegations saying Johnson was moved for administrative reasons related to tax enforcement and a later personal conflict, noting transfers to counties farther north.
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Guy Folsom
Revenue Department
Tubasot
Hirston
Crenshaw County
Johnson
Harm
Tuscaloosa County
Solons Question Robeson Testimony Move on Communism
Washington AP the House Un American Activities Committee weighs whether Paul Robeson is or is not a Communist Aides say committee could compel testimony Rep Walter says he would push for Robeson to testify while Rep Moulder favors giving him a chance to respond and show what the committee aims to combat Senate debate over NATO pact lingers over whether it obligates arms aid and when Congress would act Sen Wherry proposes language clarifying no obligation until an attack occurs and decisions follow on Turdpa page 9.
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Washington
House On American Activities Committee
Paul Robeson
Walter
Russia
Moulder
Robeson
Charmay Wood
Senate
Europe
United States
Congress
Dulles
RNY
Pathfinder Craft Taught Scoutmaster By His Own Scouts
SREENYVILLE, 8, 6, (UP) Scoutmaster Art Schaeffer brushed up on woodcraft and pathfinder sections of his scout handbook. Schaeffer and five Scouts were found safe after being lost for 40 hours while returning by bike from Camp OW Indian.
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Sreenyville
Art Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Bis
Pope Banishes Reds From Church in Vatican Decree
Pope Pais XI issues major excommunication against militant Communists who profess atheistic doctrine. The Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office announces the decree, the fourth in recent years, targeting those linked to Communist groups and actions. An unofficial world total of 330,000,068 Catholics cited. excommunication bars sacraments and church comforts, signaling a last warning to adherents under Red influence.
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Vatican City
Pais X11
Archibishop Alojzye Stepinac
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Cathy Ble Action Society
Czechoslovak
Vatican
Gettar
Chiang In Canton To Aid Nationalists In Communist Fight
Chiang Kai shek arrives in Canton to aid the Nationalists in the fight with the Communists. He and his son Chiang Ching-kuo meet with Li Tsung-jen and the Kuomintang leadership, while many officials are away, signaling the delicate reception and ongoing internal efforts in the Nationalist capital.
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Chiang
Canton
Truman pressures business to cut prices not wages
James Marlow reports Truman in Congress and a radio address argued high prices fueled inflation and slump. He urged business to lower prices while labor wages stay steady, pressed steel firms to permit government review of demands, and warned inflation’s bust effects.
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James Marlow
Washington
President Truman
Congress
Truman
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