Farmers Union Backing Plan To Aid Farmers
Washington AP The administration’s proposal to pay subsidies to farmers drew endorsement from a National partner group. Jane G. Pallen, president of the union, told Senate committees that Brannon plan could stabilize farm incomes. The plan would create a federal buying and spending program to lift prices and provide a 62 billion unemployment fund and 30 billion for non-federal public works to blunt the downturn. Senate debate on related measures continued as Democratic leaders faced opposing Monroe Doctrine proposals.
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Washington
Avelias Bigurn
L Wikhams
Janes G. Pallen
Preuriealion
Senate
Avridullire Brnonan
Branton
Iscrostal
Apipnanistic Slim
Towson
Fromat
Tod
Eversed
John BK. Steelman
Peesidential Resistent
Bim
DNL
Senate Approves Rent Control Abolition In Alabama
Alabama Senate passes a House approved bill to end rent control by 17 to 13, setting an effective date next May 10 with delays possible if amendments move the date to May 19. Gov. James E. Folsom appeals for road bond action while rent control foes warn of economic impact. debate spans the chamber as state officials weigh federal rent law status.
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Montgomery
Senate
Alabama
Hare
James E Fotdom
Setlon
Wotgort
Wotutewile
Seu
Rankin
Marian
Eee Uy
Ely
Sep
L. Paterson
Seh
Governor OKs Loans From Hospital Tax
MONTGOMERY AP Gov. Jates E. Folsom signed a law giving hospital mechanics authority to issue bonds under a special null property tax. Sponsored by Senator Rakin Fite of Mason County, the measure clears up lagging issues blocking such debt under a constitutional amendment. Couples may referendums to approve property tax under the amendment, with proceeds to be used for respite. The state Supreme Court ruled that income from taxes must be used on a pay-as-you-go basis, not for bond issues.
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Montgomery
jJates E. Folsom Hye
Megociahans Authority
Rakin 'Fite
Mason County
State Supreme Cou
Severn Wionthr Ago
Two Dothan Women Injured In Florida Car Upset
Mrs T Barnes and her sister Misa Esmna Holland of Dothan were injured when their car overturned near Blountstown Florida while en route to fishing grounds. Barnes suffered a displaced shoulder fractured vertebra and bruises, Holland crushed chest fractured vertebra and injuries, both described as serious though not yet critical. Other passengers suffered bruises. the party was moved from Marianna to a hospital in Dothan for treatment.
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T. Barnes
Pc. Ee
Bingham
Headland — Avenue
Barnes
Florida
Barsey
State Moonshining Trade Increasing in Alabama
Alabama moonshine activity rose in the past year, ATU official James T. Rogers reported. He cited returning wartime workers and unemployment as factors driving the increase in the state during the year ending June 3.
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ATU
Birmingham
Alabama
Alcoho
Cata Todity
James T. Rogers
Aati
Catholics See Significance In Excommunication By Pope
James Marlow reports from Washington that Catholic teaching links excommunication to Communist association. A Catholic who aids Communism risks severance from the church and eternal damnation, unless he dies with true repentance. The Vatican’s ruling underscores how voting, funding, and reading Communist materials could trigger excommunication.
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Pope Pius
James Marlow Washington
Watt
Strike Of Steelworkers Averted By Presidential Plan
Washington dispatch reports the nationwide steel strike due to midnight was averted as major companies led by U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel telegraphed acceptance of President Truman's 60 day truce. A Presidential fact finding board will study the dispute with CIO United Steel Workers, though firms signaled no obligation to follow its recommendations.
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Charles H. Herrold
Washington
U.S. Steel
President Truman
Presidential
CIO
United Steel Workers
Mr. Trumans
U. S. Steel Corp
Fairless
U. S
Bethlehem
Republic
U. S. Steel
Jeukens Steel
Coatesville
Crucible Steel
Pittsaurel
Vatican excommunications spark Czech church clash
The Vatican excommunicated Catholic Communists and sympathizers as Prague prepared to seize full state control of the Roman Catholic Church. Justice Minister Genicka din Beran accused church leaders of treason and a bill to bring church operations under state control was drafted for Parliament.
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United Press
Vatican
Europe
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Alexei Genicka Fotay
Josef Beran
Y Merarchy
Tong
Czechorovakia
The
National Front
Caschoslovakia
Com. Munist
Rude Pravo
Montgomery Bandit Identified After $84,000 Store Theft
FBI says Earl David Bircham, 45, a Montgomery bandit who robbed J C Penney of 84 000, has been identified as an escapee from Kansas State Prison. James D. Goad said Bircham, already serving an armed robbery term, fled to avoid prosecution. He entered the store about closing time, forced workers to fill a canvas bag, then walked past officers as police opened a fire alarm alarm call.
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Mobile
FBI
Montgomery
Kansas State
James D. Goad
FBC Feld
Earl David Bircham
Nobce
Burchem
J. C. Penney
Explosion at Chattanooga chemical plant injures three
An explosion hit the Tennessee Products and Chemical Corp building in Chattanooga early today injuring three workers. Estimated damages reach 159000 dollars as flames engulfed the structure while other buildings remained intact. Workers escaped moments before the blast and reported a wall of fire.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Wew Chemical
Tennessee Products and Chemical Corp
Long Range Housing Bill Gets Truman Backing
President Truman signed the long range housing bill and said it could be put into operation quickly. The measure aims to clear slums and rebuild blighted areas with extensive local planning and new federal aid. Housing Administrator Foley promises a rapid start with 50 000 public units in the first year.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Gon Bress
Raymond M Foley
Jackie Returns To Hospital With 18th Bone Break
In Tuscaloosa AP report Halcroft 11 year old child with a polker bone fracture reaching his 18th break weighs 50 pounds. He suffers a rare ailment causing bones to break easily. Doctors describe his condition as fragile and worsening after a sudden turn.
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Jackie
Tuscaloosa
Halcroft
Farmers Problems Talked At Session
R G Atsold of the Souther region Farm Bureau spoke to about 2000 at a joint rally of the Houston County Farm Bureau and Home Demonstration club at Wiregoass Memorial Stadium. He praised cooperation, noted farmers face ongoing problems, and urged larger membership to uphold prices and insurance. Hull Burton act and county hospital plans were discussed, with emphasis on coordinated action by state health and public health services. Wallace Hackler outlined the National Cotton Council’s aim to boost US cotton use through efficiency new markets and uses, urging steps toward better protection and market expansion.
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Houston County Farm Bureau and
Home Demonstration Club
Wiregoass Memorial Stadium
Farm Bureau
Arnold
Farmers of America
Clay H. Dean
State, Board of Health
Hull Burton
State Health Department
U. S. Public Health Service
Wallace L. Hackler
Na Uurel Cotten Council
Hackler
Shots Fired At Home Of Atlanta Attorney Suing Ku Klux Klan
Five gunshots hit the Decatur home of Samuel D. Johnson 25 as he and Hal C. Irwin 21 sought a Superior Court injunction against Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragon Dr. Samuel Green and followers. A burning cross appeared in Johnsons yard. Johnson received threats by phone after filing the suit to protect Hugh Gilliland 29. The incident follows the filing against night riders, with further details on page 2.
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Jack Warvey
Atlanta
Altooney
Ku Klux Klan
Samuel D. Johnson
Decatur
Johnson
Hal C. Irwin
Kian Grand Dragon
Samuel Green
Hugh Gilliland
Gilliland
Andrews Bill Aims New Postoffice Buildings for Eight Towns
Rep George Andrews announced a bill to authorize bonds for eight Third District towns Santon Hertford Geneva Elba Abbeville Headland Hartsboro Clayton to fund new post office buildings. Bonds would mature in five years at 2.5 percent interest, repaid by rent from the post office and other agencies. funds are not yet available.
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George Andrws
Washington
House of Representatives
Third Congressional District
Postoffice Department
Santon
Hertford
Geneva
Elba
Abbeville
Headland
Hartsboro
Clayton
Peelattice
Truman and aides hold secret Blair House atom talks
President Truman convened a roomful of top cabinet, military, and congressional leaders at Blair House for nearly three hours to discuss atomic energy matters with international implications. Participants remained tight lipped as reporters pressed questions outside.
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Merriman Smith
Washington
White House
Truman
J& High
Blair House
Dean Acheson Tefense
Lottie Johnson
David E. Lilienthal
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Congressions Atomic Energy Committee
Millard E. Tydings
Senate Armed Services Committee
Atomic Committee
Blair
Tydings
Alben W. Barkley
Gratny
New York Herald-Tripune
Great Britain
Caneda
United States
Britain
Canada
W. Sterling Cole
At the Atomic Energy Committee
Boykin Presents State Watermelon Tours to Truman
A prize-winning watermelon from Mobile County Alabama was presented to President Truman yesterday by Rep. Boykin. The fruit grown by E. O. Brower of Theodore was transported to Washington by the Grang Bay Chamber of Commerce and Mobile County agent Charles Brockway.
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Washington
Moblie County
Ale
Truman
Rep. Boykin
Bsls
E. OG. Brower
Theodore
Grang Bay
Greek girl regains hearing after delicate ear operation
Cleopatra Papajoho, eighteen, from Mt. Clemens Michigan, under care of Clearwater Dr George Bariton, hears for first time since infancy after two intricate ear surgeries. Parents, restaurant operators, chased a miracle after a religious school taught deafness was providence.
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Fla
Cleopatra Papaioka
Tara Te No
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Farmers’ Union
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Albert Bout
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R. G. Atsold
Directo of
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