Reprieve Granted in Slaying Case by Governor Sparks
The Governor granted a reprieve for Burns, convicted of the murder of Jake Prescott. The case involved Chauncey Sparks and George Bigs, with notes that further reprieves may follow. Burns’ attorney had requested mercy, and the Supreme Court process was cited in the decision.
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Montgomery
Burns
Vickets
Jeffers
Gow Chauncey Sparks
George Bigs
Tery
Eve Aus
Supreme Court
Jones
Sparkes
Ray
Anne
Jake Prescott
Jefferson
Guard Against Polio Danger Is Urged By Health Department
Houston County health officer Dr W T Burkett urged parents to guard against poliomyelitis. No cases this year yet in the county but four were reported last year and 1944 outbreaks closed local church events. He cited Birmingham’s 21 cases and advised watching children for fever neck pain and fatigue and consulting a physician if symptoms appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Health Department
W. T. Burkett
Houston County
Dothan
Birmingham
Southern Labor Press Organized in Atlanta
The Southern Labor Press Association was organized in Atlanta yesterday with W. C. Kendrick, editor of the Journal of Labor Allants, elected president by editors from nine Southeastern States. Represented groups include papers affiliated with the American Federation of Labor from Georgia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Labor Press Association
W. C. Kendrick
Journal of Labor Allants
Southeastern
Pepera
American Federation of Labor
Georgia
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Man Wounded by Buckshot Near Pansey
Morris Riley, a Pansey resident, was treated at a local hospital for non serious injuries after a shooting incident near Pansey yesterday morning. Details were scarce as the investigation continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Riley
Pansey
Riley
Webb Man Injured When Motor Falls
J L Base of Webb injured when a heavy motor fell from a cotton gin skid at Webb. Ambulanceattched and he was hospitalized after suffering a crushed head and chest. Wreck details from Fred Julinur and Johnsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Meap
Berdnyurea
Fred Juliniur
Etteche Eno
Sean
Johnsen
Striking Printers In Birmingham Stay Off Job Fifth Day
In Birmingham the strike by International Typographical Union members halted the city’s five daily papers for a fifth day. Jack Brock, ITU AFL local president, predicted a long drawn out walkout as publishers refused to sign the union’s basic laws. ITU and local representatives departed for negotiations. publishers announced indefinite suspension with no new developments reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Crhrengreen
Timeot
Jack Brock
Birmishxhama
International Typograpiical Union
Afli
ITU
Tas Brock
Jashreh
FEU
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Army Units Reach U S Ports From Europe
Army units arriving in the United States today from Europe include at New York the 3052nd Salvage Collecting Company and the 827th 683bth 839th 6840th 6342nd and 6443rd QM Detachments. At Boston the 31th Chemical Decontamination Company 3277 Ordnance Base Depot Company Detachment and units of Fifth Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battery 5th Field Artillery Battalion 46th Field Artillery Battalion 71st Field Artillery Battalion and the 50th Field Artery Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United States
Europe
New York
3052Nd
Boston
3277 Ordnance Base Depot Company
Fifth Division
Sth Field Artillery
46Th Field Artillery Battalion
71St Field Artillery Battalion
50Th Field Artery
Weekend Arrest Totals Reported by City and County
City police booked 44 cases over the weekend with 18 for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. The sheriff’s office logged 17 arrests including public drunkenness, petit and grand larceny, assault and battery, and carrying a concealed weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
OPA Ends Rationing on 1942 Passenger Cars
The OPA lifted all rationing on new 1942 passenger cars effective Wednesday as new stock nears the market. Dealers may sell existing unsold cars of about 6,000 units. In other news, two Houston County registrants reported to Fort Benning Georgia for induction: Walter Debree Bower and Luther Thomas Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Houston County Selective Service
Ft. Benning, Ga
Walter Debree Bower
Luther Thomas Daniels
Two Trucks Collide Near State Line. No Injuries
Two trucks collided Saturday night about two miles north of the Alabama Florida state line. Both drivers escaped injury, said Alabama State Highway Patrol at Dothan. Drivers were William Corbett Xing ly of Dothan Route One and Tellas Rogers Negro of Graceville Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabam-llorida
Alabama State Highway Patrol
Dothan
William Corbett Xingly
Tellas Rogers, Negra
Graceville
Fla
Japs Begin To Lose Hope Of Big Three Split
A Tokyo based account notes Japanese press voices growing doubt over a possible grand alliance break with the United States and Britain. Dispatches discuss surrender terms, Allied bombings, and calls for peace amid debates on Shintoism and nationalism affecting postwar Japan.
Three Dothan Boys Initiated Into Order of the Arrow
Lodge Chief Charles Pelham of Dothan announced the names of the Dothan Seuts initiated into the Order of the Arrow during Camp Rotary. Billy Norris Billy Gregory of Troop 22 and Jimmy Gamble of Troop 38 were the only Dothan boys this year. Further names from Houston County troops will be announced later this week.
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Charles Pelham
Dothan
Anow
Camp
Rotary
Billy Norris
Billy Gregory
Jimmy Gamble
Houston County
Pedharn
Confederate Vets Call Off Reunion in Alabama
General James W. Moore, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, says transport and war conditions force cancellation of the usual veteran reunion. Instead, the Executive Committee will meet in Memphis September 25-28. W. Scott Hancock in St. Louis sent the call. the Gasso Ho in Memphis is the committee headquarters for the two day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
James W. Moore
United Confederate Veterans
Alabama
Memphis
W. Scott Hancock
St. Louis
Farm War News and Safety Week Notes for Alabama Farmers
President Truman proclaims Farm Safety Week July 22 24 urging Alabama farmers to curb boll weevil infestation. Extension Entomologist A P I urges effective poisoning programs. Commodity Credit Corporation to aid locating wheat. Garden seed saving urged from home crops with proper labeling. Meat milk and beef outlook favorable for months ahead. Crossbred cattle yield more beef and profit at Miles City station. Lemon juice enhances fruit salads and dressings. Cornstarch in small bags aids hot weather sewing. Jars lids and caps require careful reading before use. Mattresses need weekly airing and sunning in dry weather. Gardeners should pick peppers red to maximize carotene and vitamin content. Shredded vegetables retain value better than large pieces.
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Truman
Alabama
W. A. Ruffin
Grain Trade Commodity Credit Corporation
Alabama Extension Service
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Miles City Moat
Annual Poyner Sing Attended at Bellism Church
The Annual Poyner Sing drew many attendees at Bellism church on Sunday. Notable participants included Charman FN Benes and E E Woodham, with a long list of local singers and a special lesson directed by W C Lisenty and D E Woodham.
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Eternal Porney
Bellism Church
Suncey
Uril
Ty Charman
Benes
D E Woodham
Uetaveuctery Jensen
C Lo York
Sam Spee
Creel
Mus
J. F. Patterson
S H Tew
J. L. Bong
M Ot. Heath
Wille Hovey
T. Waths
C. C. Andrews
T. Helms
Lotte Rolland
Burr
Potsdam Dispatch Reports Truman Berlin Potsdam Visit
President Truman toured Berlin after landing there and joined the Potsdam conference scene with Churchill and Stalin. The Big Three conferred on postwar borders and Japan while reporters watched from nearby Lehendorf suburb. Truman planned possible London trip if talks extend, with no France visit.
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Potsdam
U. S. Second Armored
Hiller
Berlin
Churchill
Truman
United States
Byrnes
Slimson
Stalin
Molotoy
Russia
Japan
Antwerp
Wilson
Reich
Shangri la
Leh Jendorf
Moscow
Soong
China
Great Britain
Europe
Tavis
London
France
Washington
Brussels
Marshal Stalin
Military restructuring and air force promises outlined
The document describes continued consolidation under RS and CSASTAF with two air forces including bombers and fighters. It notes units like the Seventh Fighter Command and Seventh Air Force leadership, and mentions General Curug and LeMay overseeing bombers, with bases and support from Iwo Jima and Me Tate areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Giles
Neads
Csastaf
20Th
Airforce
Cobiioue Topersie
Me Tate
Iwo Jun
Seventh Air Forces
Curug
LeMay
Cantinesd Fram Pageae Number 2- Cantinesd Fram Pageae
A speech fragment notes locales in France and Belgium where swashbuckling soldiers affect women as German troops discharge en masse. The speaker claims many German men are home, leaving soldiers with limited hygiene and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Government eases slaughter rules to use all plants
The agriculture department starts a program to boost slaughtering capacity by allowing non-federally inspected meat under price and sanitary safeguards. Smaller slaughterers must assure price ceilings, stop black markets, meet standards, and supply meat to the government as needed after Potsdam. President Truman dined with staff and officials amid war reports and discussed disarmament policy with leaders. He noted destruction seen en route and agricultural activity in areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zegriculture Department
Anderson
Potsdam
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Byrnes
George C. Marshall
Ernest J. King
Rhine
Coblenz
Kassel
Martin
Germany
Japan
United States
United Nations Organization
Doctor Declares Hitler Insane and Immoral Fanatic
Dr Ferdinand Sauerbruch, famed physician rumored to be Hitler's doctor, calls Hitler insane and immoral and denounces Nazi leaders. He says Goebbels guided Hitler, Nazi doctors committed killings, and many Germans are undernourished with scarce hospital supplies amid Berlin’s collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Curtriess
NEA Service, Inc
Berlin
Ferdinand Sauerbruch
Staatsrat
Goering
Dr. Sauerbruch
Marshal Zhukov
Dorter
Germany
Jean
Fuehrer
Seven Killed As Bomber Crashes Near Huntsville
An Esler Field bomber from the 372nd Fighter Group crashed 20 miles north of Huntsville Texas killing seven officers and enlisted men and leaving four missing. The crew eight was based at Esler Field and among the dead is Capt. Raymond B. Avery of Prattsville Alabama.
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Alexandria
Esler Field
Texas
372Nd
Huntsville
Cap
Raymond B. Avery
Prattsville
Ala
Youthful Bandits Force Solitaire Game On Victim
Five youths held up the Houston home inGREENWICH Conn stealing nine cases of liquor and $75 while one intruder forced veteran industrialist and ex Baldwin Locomotive president George H. Houston to play solitaire under guard. Mrs Houston was compelled to tour the house with a third intruder as two waited in the car and others watched. The raid netted liquor and Mrs Houston's pocketbook along with six faseline coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwice
Conn
George H. Houston
Houston
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Robbiers
Solidaire
Coy Dyess Funeral Set For Tuesday
Coy Dyess fifty four of Cottonwood route one died Sunday in a Tuscaloosa hospital after several weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at five p.m. at Union Hill Church officiated by Rev Nobles. Burial in Union Hill Cemetery. Surviving are father M. T Dyess and sisters Mrs B C Deese and Mrs Jim Adams of Cottonwood. Active pallbearers include B C Deese Alvie Deese Raymond Tidwell Mack Strickland Royce Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coy Dyess
Cottonwood
Tuscaloosa
Union Hill Church
Nobles
Union Hill Cemetery
Johnson and Wilkerson
M. T Dyess
Jim Adams
B. C. Deese
Alvie Deese
Raymond Tidwell
Mack Strickland
Royce Jones
Aerial Onslaught Destroys Muroran and Kushiro Industries
In a continued front from page one, 45,000-ton battleships Missouri Iowa and Wisconsin led assaults that nearly leveled Muroran on Hokkaido. Carrier planes burned Kushiro, while B 29s attacked Kudzumatsu near Tokyama. Allied airmen struck 11 Japanese cities, destroying or damaging hundreds of planes as they press toward home defense.
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Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Muroran
Hokkaido
Kushiro
Nippon Oil Company
Kudzmatsu
Hons
Tokyyama
Far Western Pacific
Korea
Singapore
Honshu
China
Kyushu
Nagoya
Hakodate
Esashi
Bendai
Shibetsu
Aomori
Kudamatsu
Miyazaki
Kagoshima
Tokyo Radio
Otaru
Abashiri
Asigawa
Obihiro
Tokyo
Sunday School Talk Leads Boys To Admit Crimes
Marietta police report two 11 year old boys admitted involvement in a string of robberies after a Sunday school talk. Detective Harold Griggs recounts the tire shop burglary and other incidents, with authorities pursuing charges while withholding names due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Harold Griggs
Griggs
Byron C. Welz
Auscu
Wallace
Southern Doctors Attend Seminar in Saluda
Doctors from the South gathered in Saluda for a pediatric seminar featuring lectures on diagnosis prevention and treatment of childhood diseases. The program included illustrated lectures a display of medical appliances and specialized clinics in obstetrics pediatrics and newborn care at the Spa burg baby hospital on seminar grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saluda
N.C. Sap
Picwres
Spaburg Baby Hospital
OWI Abolishes Foreign News Bureau
Washington AP The Office of War Information will abolish its foreign news bureau supplying the Associated Press from overseas broadcasts, citing Congress action reducing the agency’s appropriation by about 70 000 dollars yearly as the cause. Atlanta AP Rabid foxes bite over 40 people and many livestock in Georgia counties. Dr T F ers of the State Health Dept Labor Division urges fox thinning as the solution. Washington AP Leather will be available for civilian items such as luggage balls and upholstery. War Production Board lifts three restrictions on leather while maintaining limits for military uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (Ap
War Information
Japan
Neil Dalton
Congress
Atlanta
Georgia
T. Fers
The
State Depot of Health
Washington
War Production Board
Anna
Streamline Parle Conference Dates Set in Alabama
The Alabama District of K International plans a streamlined conference in Birmingham. Trustees approved moving dates to October 7 to 9, replacing the annual convening. The meeting will address compliance with ODT regulations and other district matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streamline
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
K International
Alleged Theft Case Involving Hu and Tinggins
Court records show a warrant for Hu on theft charges in a case accusing the absconded $5. Roy Walden released Tinggins yesterday after addressing the matter at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinggins
Roy Walden
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Health Department
Southern Labor Press Organized
Kilmer
Folka
Kalmer &Co., Inc
P.O. Bor
Stamford
Real I’state
Dothan Savings and Loan Co
U. S
My DR Pepper Bottling Company
Dothan, Alabama
San Francisco
API
Rurrenger
Domel
FCC
Americas
Iain
Trane
Adm
William F. Halsey
Elinicatio
Nippon Times
Admiral Halsey
By Mauldin
Foge Une
Joan OD. Fleming
Colun Tewn
Jessie
Army Air Forces
Fleming
Wakayami
New Orleans
Owi
Forei
Wiles Granger
Mgr
Bright Runner
Hay Dothan Milling Cc
Nopizomery Highway
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