City Extends Limits and Plans Bus Parking Reform
The City Commission adopts Chamber of Commerce recommendations to extend Dothan city limits north and southeast and to extend the area northwestern. The council also authorizes 20 000 borrowed from each bank to replace cashing government bonds. Bus parking at Foster and Main is to be reworked to unload load and depart with improved scheduling.
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City Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Dothan
J. L. Vaughn
W. Hardwick
Wallace Malone
Hardwick
Malone
Vaughn
Doug Bailey
Dothan Rua Company
Foster
Main Streets
J. E. Praughon
Bailey
Draughon
Radish Production Program Considered by Houston County
Houston County Producers Association weighs a radish production program pending farmer interest. President John C. Ingram invites all county farmers to Friday’s 8 PM meeting at the Ashford farm market building to decide if the project proceeds.
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Houston County Producers Association
John C. Ingram
Houston County
Ashford
Ingram
Civil Jury Cases Cleared Quickly
The Houston Circuit Court civil jury cleared the opening day with four of six cases continued. Two cases settled out of court and two others were resolved this morning. Thirteen cases remain for Wednesday and Thursday, most likely to be continued or settled.
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Houston
J. E. Vani
C. L. Atkins
Eva Adams Dean
J. L. Dean
Martin Brothers Motor Co
Ramsey and Son
Dr. J. M
Ashford Hosts First Swim Classes for Youths
Thirty five youngsters attended Ashford Municipal pool yesterday for the first tearm to swim and intermediate swimming courses led by Medford Culver. The classes mark the pool’s inaugural year offering with Red Cross support, as similar programs are organized in Dothan Napier Field and the Country Club pools and planned for Porter's.
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Ashford
Tearn
Ashford Municipal Pool
Medford
It's Great Place To Visit But Who Would Live Here
Hal Boyle recalls a New York summer upheaval caused by visiting relatives, as mail from June to September exposes tensions in a city home. A cousin’s abrupt arrival triggers wedding week drama, with a guest list, theater tickets, and a furniture polish scramble.
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Hal Boyle
NEW York
Pudge
Delta Upsilon Epsilon
Mamie
Annabelle
P. S
Army
Navy
Monk
House Votes Down Alternative Budget in State Finance Fight
The House rejects a minority budget plan and moves to consider the administration bill for operating the state government next year. Debate centers on whether income covers outlays with amendments possible section by section. officials warn of potential proration and a possible $1.35 million deficiency.
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Montgomery
House of Representatives
Interm Committee On Finance and Taxurion
W M. Beck
DeKalb County
James Kb. Forxom
House
Ways and Means Committee
Thomas A. Johnston
Mobile
Greek forces encircle over two thousand guerrillas from Albania
Athens reports that Greek troops have surrounded more than 2,000 guerrillas invading from Albania. A published U.S. Anglo movement claims American and British naval units, including carriers, may enter Phaleron Bay near Athens, amid the regional crisis and the arrival of a U.S. mission to aid Greece.
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Athens
Greece
Albania
Mstra
Phaleron Bay
Mediterranean
U.S
Ministry of Public Order
Kalpaki
Vista
Nina
Kalpata
Guerriiliss
Ano
Vasilike
Cotals
Tounana
Volog
Larissa
Petia
Greenoalla
Ereht
Clarn
City Of Dothan Sued For 25000 In Death Of Charles J. Smith
Alter J. Smith files in Houston Circuit Court a 25000 damage suit on behalf of his deceased son Charles James Smith. He claims city employees failed to shut off electricity after notification, causing the January 3, 1947 accident near Porter's Fairyland on the Dothan Ashford highway. The suit alleges proximate cause of injuries and death and seeks names of other liable parties.
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Dothan
Houston
Alter J. Smith
Charles James Smith
Smith
Charles
Dothan-Ashford
Charles Smith
Porter
Fairyland
Charles Fames Smith
Chanel James Smith
Queen Elizabeth Gets Cinder In Eye Aboard Royal Train
Queen Elizabeth suffered a cinder in her eye during a Royal Scotland trip and the special train stopped three times for treatment. Five doctors and eye specialists joined the entourage. the incident prompted quick medical aid and the journey continued.
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Queen
Cinder
Edinburg
Scotland
Elizabeth
London
Av. S. Secretary of State
Marshall
Aid- Europe
Coal Wage Pact Seen Stabilizing Economy and Output
George M. Humphrey, coal and steel executive, told lawmakers the new coal wage agreement will curb inflation and boost production, creating supply balance. He warned a strike would worsen prices, noting spot coal prices rose recently and that wages remain within existing patterns.
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Washington
George M. Humphrey
Coal and Steel
Humphrey
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Joint Congressional Committee On the Economic Report
Dave
One Serious Disease Brought To U S By WWII
Paul F. Ellis reports at the Fifth International Congress of Pediatrics that infertious hepatitia, a liver disease caused by a virus type, arrived in the United States with World War II veterans. Prewar presence abroad, outbreaks in the Southwest Pacific, and limited remedy are noted. Dr. Joseph Stakes of the University of Pennsylvania cites lack of treatment as a concern.
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U. S
Paul F. Ellis
New York
United
United States
Josept Stakes, Sr
Univeroty
Pennavivatia
Philadelphia
Congress weighs atomic project funds amid suspected foreign influence
The Senate war investigations committee reviews a $2.0 billion atomic program tied to potential foreign-agent access and possible waste if Russian pipelines are found. Legislation to finance $1.8 billion in terminal leave bonds also clears House and Senate panels.
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Washington
Chastmnin Brewster
Img
Tao
Szegeter
Brewster
Weied
Joint
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
Department of Justice
Senate Armed Servicer Committee
House
Balkan Problem Declared Urgent Urged UN action on Balkan crisis
The United States urged the United Nations Security Council to prioritize the Balkan issue after an urgent appeal from Greece. Herschel Vic Johnson proposed closing other topics and addressing the Balkan matter immediately, while Francis Woods indicated discussions would move to a morning session pending council consensus.
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Lake Success
United States
United Nations Securty Council
Herschel
Vic Johnson
U. S
Udeaston
Johnson
Francis Woods
Oscar Lange
Poland
Counerdt
Balkan
Lange
Pilot Husbands Die and Woman Killed in Canadian Crash
A crash near Sunda leaves three pilots dead and a fourth occupant fatally injured. Rescue teams identify the victims as Paul Mackinve and others linked to a Teee plane tragedy. Authorities investigate the wreckage on the Texas route as weather and mechanical factors are considered. The public mourns the loss of the crew and the lone survivor is questioned in the investigation.
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Taderick
Paul Mackinve
Deccety
Texas
Joe Ofio
Mel
Ooste
Paul Haved
Peteja
Ange Mage
New York
Boy Becomes Father At 14 In Chelsea Hospital Visit
Mil ler Mitenetl aged 14 visited Chelsea Memorial Hospital unaccompanied to meet his newborn daughter born today weighing 9 pounds 9 ounces. Parents Mr and Mrs Mitchell Rose married a year ago and were reported well.
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Chelsea
Miller Mitenetl
Chelsea Memorial Hospital
Miteretl
Dorp Vesterdas
Shistes
Mitchell Rcse
Governors conference backs Marshall Plan appeal boosts hopes
Governors at their annual meeting in Washington endorsed Secretary of State Marshall's appeal for European recovery aid. They voiced bipartisan support for extending the aid program and expressed optimism about United States leadership in the postwar plan.
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Henry
Saly
Wachangton
Mar Hall
United States
Fioaahin
Washington
Sherthall
Marshall Plan Renewal Sparks Hope at Paris Conference
Paris reports show Secretary of State George C Marshall renewing calls for aid to Europe. Delegates from 16 nations prepare formal approval of an economic recovery plan. Officials worry about possible congressional rejection but view the speech as timely. The French press highlights the address with broad favorable editorials, while communist papers denounce it as a tool of American expansion.
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Paris
Upp
State George
Marshall
Europe
Marshalls
Salt Lake City
Prison Official Out For Political Work
R G Holder daily foreman at Atmore Prison was suspended by State Green Director Frank Bonwell effective July 20 for engaging in political activity during the 1946 gubernatorial campaign. The state meat system law prohibits employees from active campaign work and action awaits the State System Board.
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Montgomery
R. G. Holder
Atmore
State Green
Frank Bonwell
Inas
Alabama
Meat System
Terval Services
Ment System Board
Goswell
Holden
Handy Eley
Funy
Warner ED Polsom
Orwell
Oon
X Rays Map Heart of Blue Babies With Nylon Tube
A 1950s technology described by Howard Blakeslee uses a nylon coated plastic catheter to image infant heart interiors. The device allows real time tracking of heart chambers and pressures to diagnose defects causing cyanosis. The procedure occurs under anesthesia while the infant sleeps.
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