De Gasperi forecasts anti strike law amid Italian crisis
Premier Alcide De Gasperi announced in Parliament that anti strike legislation to curb Communism would be introduced soon as a Communist led general strike collapsed. Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti faced pneumonia and worsening condition while deputies clashed during the debate. The nationwide strike was called off at noon by the labor federation, marking a decisive government victory.
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Norman Montellier
Rome
Alcide de Gasperi
Palmiro Togliatti
Chamber of Deputies
Giuseppe di Vittorio
National Labor Federation
de Garperi
Ws Hrad
Togliatti
de Gasperi
Houston Farmwife Fends Off Huge Rattlesnake
Mrs. W J Byrd, a Houston County farmwife, warned residents to beware after nearly stepping on a giant rattler. She battled the snake for minutes using sticks and stones until her husband brained it with a pole. She then cut off the rattles, counting fourteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Byrd
Houston County
U N Orders Halt In Palestine War
The United Nations Security Council ordered a three day cease fire in Palestine and a demilitarized Jerusalem. The 11 nation body backed the American resolution 7 affirmative votes 1 opposed 3 abstentions with Britain and France among supporters.
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Argentina
United States
Britain
France
Alexander Cadogan
Folke Bernadotte
Israel
Council
U.N
Bernadotte
Soviet Union
Palestine
U. N
Russia
Man 104 Seeks Kin With Paper Want Ad
John Thomas Dodson, 104, a former Columbia, Tennessee resident, placed a want ad in the Columbia Daily Herald from Cleburne Texas to locate his brothers and sisters. Born in 1844, he left Columbia in 1862 and has heard nothing of his family since, sending a dollar to cover the ad. He currently lives with his daughter Mrs. J H Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Tenn
Columbia Daily Herald
John Thomas Dodson
The
Herald
Cleburne
Tex
J. H. Matthews
Columbia
Riley Dodson
Dodson
Dale County Farm Bureau Outing At Lake Tholocco
About 300 Dale County Farm Bureau members attended the Lake Tholocco outing held under clear skies with a rainstorm briefly interrupting noon lunch. Rep. Georg Andrews spoke urging unity and stronger farm legislation while officers were re elected and activities included games contests swimming and a picnic program.
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Dale County Farm Bureau
Andrews
Tholocco
Alabama
Federation
Georg Andrews
Democratic Party
Ant- Leuham
Urget
Farm Bureau
Military Procession To Honor Pershing
A vast funeral procession is planned for General of the Armies John J. Pershing. Thousands of infantry and armored troops Navy bluejackets Marines and Air Force personnel will take part plus a farewell salute by Air Force planes over Pershing's grave at Arlington National Cemetery. President Truman and the full cabinet are expected to attend the ceremonies with the nation’s military high command.
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Washington
Jonn J. Pershing
Air Force
Walter Reed Hospital
Truman
Arlington National Cemetery
Indians Granted Right To Vote In Arizona
A long standing Arizona Supreme Court ruling was discarded, restoring voting rights to Indians in the state. The decision affects eligibility for ballots and addresses tribal status under state constitutional provisions. The ruling aligns with federal precedents on Native American suffrage and seeks to enfranchise eligible Indigenous voters in Arizona.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona Supreme Court
Southern Democrats Plan Independent Ticket in Fallout From Recall
Republicans sharpen their rhetoric over President Truman's call back Congress on July 26 dubbed Turnip Day in Missouri. Some GOP lawmakers hint investigations of the Democratic administration while aiming to curb campaign pauses for November. A rebel Southern faction in Birmingham outlines plans to thwart Truman's re election.
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Washington
Truman
House
Republican Steering Committee
GOP
Missouri
Trueman
Thomas B. Dever
Senate
Birmingham
Mr. Truman
Dr Condon Cleared After Records Review
Dr Edward A. Condon was given continued access to atomic information after the Atomic Energy Commission rechecked loyalty. Rep J Parnell Thomas said the House Un American Activities Committee would press for a hearing over past espionage charges. Condon denied the spying allegation and urged a hearing, noting his compliance during the investigation and expressing gratitude for the thorough review.
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Washington
Edward A. Condon
Mnutes
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Seienart
Condon
Rep. J. Parnell Thomas Oren
House Committee On UN
Coverninga Jureau of Standards
Atomec Security
New York
18 Year Olds May Begin Volunteering To Escape Draft
An AP report notes 18-year-olds could start volunteering for military service next Wednesday as a way to avoid the draft. The Defense Secretary set July as the effective date and mentioned possible implications for early entry and reserve duty.
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Washington
Avai
Secretary of Defense
Forre
Arashi
Russians Claim U S Rocket Fire Over Berlin Airfield
Soviet authorities charged that American planes fired rockets over Adlershof air field last night. U S Air Force said investigation found no foundation. Soviet four power notice warnedYak fighters would operate near Koethen Brandenburg and Dil Row today 8 am to 5 pm.
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Walter Rundle
Berlin
CAP
Soviet
Adlershof
U. S
Ruoasians
Aldershot Field
Berhin
Templehof
U.S
Koethen
Brandenburg
Dil
Kasai Kazes
Infantile Paralysis Not High In Alabama
The Alabama State Health Department reported overall low infantile paralysis levels, noting 03 cases and 2 percent of the state total. Details reference Jeffers and Meoure from the governor’s office and indicate multiple counties showing small case counts.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Jeffers
Meoure
City Plans Lease Of Big Hangars
The City Commission will hold a special session in Montgomery to pass legislation leasing two Napier Field steel hangars to the State Board of Education for a 99 year term to support a proposed trade school. Officials seek formal CAA action to abandon one runway for the school, with Brennan and Logue traveling to Washington as needed.
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Oacu
Napier Field
State Board of Education
Jim Brennan
Brennan
Albert Logue
Montgomery
CAA
Washington
Dothan
Houston County
Wasinepton
Congress
Urowth
Companioner Brennan
Three Horns Stolen From Dothan High School Band
Police report three horns stolen from the Dothan High School band during a Wednesday night burglary. An amplified Getzen cornet in a crown case and a Conn instrument in a black case were taken by breaking in through a window and door panel. The incident is under investigation by Chief Eddie D. Kelley.
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Dothan Wieh
Eddie D. Kelley
Alia
Aed
Roe
Aod
Jeance
Trun
Peccon
Perrone
Southern Democrats plan own ticket in November
Rasied by Rex Thomas at Birmingham AP report says States Rights Democrats meet tomorrow to nominate a rival presidential ticket. Mississippi Gov Fielding Wright calls it the start of the electoral fight to save the South while other leaders doubt any chance to elect a Southern candidate. Wright says main aim is to defeat Truman and regain party control from urban machines.
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Rex Thomas Birmingham
Dixie
Mississippi
Fielding Wright
South
Truman
W. W. Wright
White House
Wright
Philadelphia
Jackson, Miss
Big City
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Charman
House of Representatives
Thomas I. Dewey
Five Die in Georgia Air Crash Near Junction City
Five persons died when a converted Army transport plane crashed and burned in woodlands between Columbus and Macon. Burned bodies hindered identification. one occupant carried a suitcase with a baby’s clothing and a letter. Rescue teams arrived as flames subsided about 7 a.m. Local merchant Fielder reported the scene and said a child and another adult were found among the dead.
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Junction City
Marvin
Hester
Vic
Umirs
Dewey Paradise
Greenfield
Tenn
Nous Taylor
Columbus
Macon Cle
Fielder
Ga Pastere
Rights Of States Basis Of Dispute
Birmingham AP report examines civil rights versus states rights as Mississippi and Alabama delegates quit the Philadelphia Democratic convention to form a Birmingham alternative. The piece traces debates over federal power to regulate race and civil rights, dating to the 1787 Constitution and Jeffersonian origins.
Peanut Products Plant Tank Blast At Enterprise Mill
An early morning explosion at the Peanut Products Company caused about 26 000 in damage. The metal tank of peanut oil was blown over the plant onto a railroad in front of the building. No injuries were reported and cause remains undetermined. The firm is a branch of the Sessions Company.
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The
Peanut Products Company
Sessions Company
Wheel-Chair Patient Shoots at Veteran Hospital Attendant
A wheelchair bound patient at a Memphis veterans hospital fires at another patient. The incident draws police response and medical treatment for the wounded individual.
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Veterans Hospital
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Houston
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Bane
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Peta Coe
Lee
Napier
Meet Tomorrow
Frank Dixon
Alabsena States’ Rights Committee
Dewey
Dion
Georgia
Bem Price
Nationa Party
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Alexander Hiamiltah
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Enterprise Mill
Memphis
Rennes
E. Thompson
Joel Jaraptegic
Sersice
Thompson
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