Lightning destroys Judson College main building
A bolt of lightning set the four story Jewett Hall at Judson College in Marion aflame leaving smoldering ruins. Loss was estimated at 350000 dollars with 220000 insured. Trustees planned an immediate rebuild and a full board meeting was called to reopen by September.
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Marion
Ala
Aps
Jewett Hall
Mina
Judson College
Nyore
Ate
de. I. J. Hiddle
Bap Us
College For Girls
Riddle
Birminham News-Age-Herald
HW. G. Williams
Tuscaloosa
Board Enaires
Truman Urges Quick Start on 10 Year Flood Control Plan
President Truman asked Congress to begin a decade long Mississippi River basin flood control program with an initial $250 million. The plan covers navigation irrigation hydroelectric power and water resource use, prioritizing flood control due to losses likely exceeding $500 million. He cited authorizations totaling about $6 billion and urged rapid funding, with $237 million for Army engineers $10 million for the Geological Survey and $3 million for the Soil Conservation Service.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Mississippi River
Missouri
Mississippi
Army Engineers
Declaration Bureau
Soil Conservation Service
Two AWOL Sailors Surrender in City
James M. Thompson and Ray Lee Tice, absent without official leave from an East Coast naval station, surrendered to officers at the Dothan Naval Recruiting Office. They were placed in county custody and turned over to naval authorities today.
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James M. Thompson
Ray Lee Tice
Dothan
Redraw Results Put Townes Ahead In Cadillac Victory
Dr Charlen Townes of Waverly Virginia a retired physician who already owned a Cadillac won the car in the redraw. In New York Editor John P Lewla of the newspaper was mentioned in the same report.
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Charlen Townes
Waverly
New York
John P. Lewla
Stomach Gas Relief Claim Promotes 88S Tonic
Advertised remedy 88S Tonic promises relief from stomach gas and bloating by stimulating gastric juice flow to improve digestion. It asserts non-organic stomach disturbances cause nervous symptoms and improves appetite, sleep, and strength with regular use. Millions reportedly sold with drugstore availability.
Civil Jury Disposes Of 8 Cases Today
The Houston Circuit Court civil jury disposed of eight calendar cases today with five continued, two settled out of court, and one settled by agreement. For yesterday’s calendar, two were continued and three settled out of court. In Burkett versus Frazier, damages were assessed at $530.10. Judgments by agreement included Andy Jergens Co. versus J W Calhoun and Tom Brows Motor Co. versus Ralph Falford.
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Houston Circuit Court
Assumpationi Ver
EV Burkett
Charlie Frazier
Assuupsus
Andy Jergens Coa
J. W. Calhoun
Tom Brows Motor Co
Ralph Falford
Garden discussion drawn by Extension and FHA leaders
About 25 employees from the Alabama Extension Service the Farm and Home Administration and Veterans Administration advisers attended a session on home gardens at the county courthouse annex. J C Ford of the Extension Service led the discussion outlining economic health benefits and the basics of home gardening with emphasis on fall planting pest control and related problems.
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Alabama Extension Service
Farm and Home Administration and
Veterans Administration Advicera
Ecourt House
J.C. Fordg
Sacred Harp Singers Hold Enon Meeting
Sacred Harp singers from Wiregrass gathered at Enon Church for the annual singing convention. J. T. Helms led the session and was elected president with officers Jo.hanson as vice president and We Co Lisenbs as secretary. Program committee members were Lisroby Johnson and BLCG Dickerson. Luncheon was served and a drive to raise 3200 dollars for a Jones Cadillac was announced.
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Wiregrass
Enon
Last Lane Gay
Allay Sacred Harp
Ciss
J. T. Helms
J. F. Medley
Helms
Jo.hanson
We Co
Economic report discussions and legislative tensions in late session
The report notes prices rising uncontrolled and distortions in the price structure. Senator Taft and Henderson engage over views, with other developments noting no time for a session on the Seaway and power protest with Canada. Major changes include federal grants for health facilities for school children and loyalty checks on federal employees. Senate debates on anti graft and unification of armed forces move forward as House and Senate push policy, with concerns about price policies and veteran legislation shaping the final days.
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Taft
Hendersom
Vandenberp
Engte
Dee St
Seaway
United States
Canada
Levis
Hershey
States
Territories
Dee
Huise Interstate Commerce
Worl
Siun
KeneMart
Senate
Justice Department
Kansas City
Pere Chou
Kefauver
Marcantonio Tal-Nyo
Rees OR Kand
Civil Service Committee
Nations discuss allowing others to present views on treaty
The department states it is the view of the country that actions beyond the invited should be given a chance to present their deal during treaty formulation. After the draft reaches a sufficient advanced state, consideration should occur at a general conference of nations at war with Japan with broad agreement among commission members.
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Idso
Japan
Peanuts fuel pilot harvest scheme in Gulf area
The Gulf Federal Association plans a pilot plant to speed peanut harvesting by removing green nuts from vines on a rolling machine system. Turner Manufacturing provides the green picker and specialized dryers. If successful, the program could cut drying time, boost farmer income, and shift market dynamics for runner peanuts.
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Crawley
GFA
Ashellers
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Stites Extension Services
Ars
Turner Manufacturing Co
Turner
Walter Anderson
Greenwood
Fla
Fumg
Aintso
Dunia
Protests and Vetoes Shape Attitudes Before Conference
The text discusses potential disagreements over the conference, noting that Moscow may object to any system American veto. Speculation centers on whether Russia will accept the proposal with reservations, with debate likely to unfold once the conference begins.
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Moscow
Dlay
Russia
Avnicn
Duke Infant Glenda Duke Dies in Dothan Hospital
Funeral services for Glenda I Duke infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Delma Duke 207 S St Andrews street were held at Union church with Rev Henry officiating Burial was in the Carinen cemetery Johnson-Wilkerson in charge Survivors include her parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs G D Ray of Cottonwood
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Glenda
Duke
Delma Duke
S. St. Andrews Street
Dothan
Union Itl Church
Henry
Cariren
Johnson-Wilkerson
G. D. Ray
Cottonwood
Wiregrass Singers Honor Huffstuttler At Enon Convention
Harvey Etheridge announced a three week gospel singing school to honor L. D. Huffstutter of Dallas. It will run at the Enon church and Houston County fairgrounds with sessions 1 to 4 PM and 7:30 to 9:30 PM, beginning Monday. Public donations support the project.
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Sunive
Andestas
Harvey Etheridge
L. D. Huffstutter
Dallas
Texas
Enon Echurch and
Hoffstuttier
Houston County Fairgrounds
Etheridge
Mrs. B. F. Fountain Dies at 88 in Ozark
Mrs. B. F. Fountain 88 of Ozark died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs. W. H. Delaney’s home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Hopeful church with Rev. J. B. Johnson officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Holman Funeral home in charge. Surviving: two daughters Mrs. Delaney Ozark and Mrs. Joby Hess Enterprise. three sons J. E. Fountain and R. W. Fountain Florala and Collie Fountain Jackson Calif.. several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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Ozark
B. F. Fountain
W. H. Delaney
Hopeful Church
J. B. Johnson
Church
Holman
Delaney
Joby Hess
Enterprise
J. E
R. W. Fountain
Florala
Collie Fountain
Jackson, Calif
Adult Swimming Class Planned Here
A learn to swim course for adults in Dothan will be conducted at Porters pool with instructor Cus Lane. County Red Cross says demand is high and asks adults to apply at the Red Cross office by phone 1673. no children allowed as classes run for children elsewhere.
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Dothan
Porter's Pool
Cus Lane
Walter Safety
Forsy Aid
County Red Cross
Red Cross
Napier Field
Country Club
Ashford Municipal Pool
Medford Cluver
Charles Bech Wll
Porter's
Jessons
Kiwanis Delegates Report On Chicago Convention
Fred Moseley first vice president and Oral Davis delegates of the Dubhan Kiwanis Club to the 32nd Kiwanis International Convention in Chicago reported on their trip at the club meeting yesterday. W. B. Lee was inducted as a new member and Harry Shulman of Montgomery was not a visitor. Additional committee appointments announced by President J. P. Culver include Dr. S. W. Windham to vocational guidance, W. E. Adair to the boy and girls committee, Dr. E. G. Burson to public relations, and Charles MacDugald to attendance.
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Fred Moseley
Oral Davis
Dubhan Kiwanis Club
Chicago
W. B. Lee
Harry Shulman
Montgomery
J.P. Culver
S. W. Windham
W. E Adair
E. G. Burson
Buble
Charles MacDugald
Club Enjoys Musical Program in Dothan
A musical program featuring Misses Emily June and Kathryn Craw was presented at the Dothan Pilot Club meeting at the Houston Hotel. Christine Cotver led the program as Lela Holland conducted the business session, voting to invite District Two Alabama clubs to host the council for club officers in Dothan September 20 and 21. Thirteen members and one guest, Miss Eleanor Martin, attended.
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Emily
June
Kathryn Craw
Dothan
Houston Hotel
Christine Cotver
Lela Holland
Alabama
Pilot Club
District Two
Eleanor Martin
Peanut worm causes heavy losses in Houston County
The beanut worm, a green caterpillar, damaged peanut fields in Houston County last year, costing farmers over 2 million in crops alone and over 10 million since 1939. The pest on peanut leaves damages the plant, causing peanuts to drop or be left on the ground.
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Houston County
Ting
Ling
Lawmakers Clash Over Extortion Claims and Budget Cuts
Debates in Alabama legislature touch loan company interest rates likened to bootlegger practices and 40 percent annual returns. bills stall on public utilities strikes. Senate backs raising health officer salary cap and military budget. House trims general appropriation by about 219000 with further reductions likely.
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Wallace
Birmingham
Lewis Jeffers
Charles Pinkston
Montgomery
Jeffers
Trustees Loan and Discount Company of
Joans
National Loan Company
Marshall County
J. J. Benford
Chester Black
Walker
Kyser Leonard
Talladega
Henry Beatty
Jefferson
Beaty
Germany
Pittsburgh
Senate
Finance and Taxation Committee
State Board of Health
Demurrer Attacks Houston County Official in Football Field Case
Legal objections challenge charges against Robert Meadows alleging misuse of funds and road equipment for a Ashford football field. Defenses claim Meadows was not on the Board of Revenue when acts occurred and that expenditures served public legal purposes.
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Houston County Board of Revenue
Actz
Robert Meadows
Ashford
Board of Education of
Houston County
Report on alleged international brigade and Albanian moves
War ministry cites arms and supplies found at three Albanian sites and three Yugoslav sites. Wounded guerrillas moved to an Albanian hospital at Leskovic near the frontier. Tass says partisans moved from Grammos toward Konitsa to isolate the garrison. Albanian agency denies any brigade crossing. London notes envoys offered no proof of the brigade’s existence.
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Konitsa
Albania
Yugoslavia
Leskovic
London
Foreign Office
Italy
Bulgaria
Tass
Athens
Moscow Radio Today
Grammos
Moscow
Wich
Greece
Mrs Charles Pierce Dies In California
Mrs Charles Pierce dies at home in Oceanside California Funeral services will be at Ward Wilson chapel today at p m Reverend John Stack of the Catholic church to officiate Burial will be in the city cemetery Pallbearers include Oren son Fred Garner Albert John L Hunter Jefe Wuds Reginald Clark Survivors include Charles D Pierce Jr and son Albert A Pierce
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Ward-Wilson Chapel
Heyy P
Char Pierce, Jr
Oceanside
Calif. Y
John Stack
Catholic Church
Tery
Oren
Fred Garner
Jefe i Wuds
Reginald Clark
Charles D. Pierce, Jr
Albert A. Pierce
Dothan Legion P to Elect Officers at Napier Field
New officers of Chest Vickery Post American Legion will be elected Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Field Veterans Club. Delegates to the State Convention in Montgomery July 26 will be appointed. The women’s auxiliary will meet at the same time. Members with vehicles or who can provide transportation to the field are asked to contact Commander Childs.
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GEA
Tt Wiallet
Crawley
Sherr
Anderson
GFA
Tomas
Chest Vickery Post
American 1
Field Veterans Club
Pete Childs
U Tlon
Montgomery
Women’s Auxiliary
Legly
Napier Field
Legion
Mander Childs
Saving Prague From Fire and Russians Delay
A distressed Czech population faced German shelling as a tank blaze razed a historical building. American and Allied leaders debated advancing to Prague, but orders kept them waiting for Soviet forces. Czech pleas for faster relief went unanswered, leaving Prague’s fate uncertain as control shifted toward the Soviet orbit.
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Cer
Cz Triota
Pilsen
Third Army
Burr Prague
Bessen
Tank
Czechoslov
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Taft Ohiad
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Politan — House
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Horse Administration
White House
van Dothan
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Safessa
Tata
Sadie Va Uefa Crea
Amenean
Ing -Barmlew
Atuni Regulary
Brir
Etre WY Ko
Honor Huffstuttler
B. F. Fountain of
Kiwanis
State Military Department
Jamey E. Folsom
Department
George P Quarles
Dallas County
War Department
Robin Swift
Armore
James E. Folsom
Tower Chamber
Chauncey Sparks
State Department of Veterans Affairs
Interim Committee On Finance and Taxation
Attorney General
Finance Department
Industrial Relations Department
Safety and Labor
Military Department
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Charles Piere
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