Sparkman Backs Record In Courthouse Address
Huntsville candidate Congressman Sparkman, seeking the Eighth District Senate term, defends his past legislative record and platform. He cites federal aid for education, veterans' pensions, rural roads, farm price support, and international peace efforts.
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John Parkman
Senate
John H. Bankhead
House Representatives
Huntsville
Congress
John Sparkman
Alabama
Eighth
U. S
FSA Groups Slated For Headland Visit
FSA groups from nine southeast Alabama counties will hold four field meetings at Headland’s Wiregrass Substation July 23 and 24. About 60 Houston County families will attend with the Dale County group July 24 morning. Sessions run 7 10:30 a.m. and 1 5 p.m. daily with talks by M. H. Pearson and J. P. Wilson followed by a substation tour on soil fertility cropping systems and farming practices for cotton corn peanuts and more.
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FSA
Loutheast
Alabama
Headland
Houston County
Houston and
Dale
Coffee County
Covington
Butler, Crenshaw
Henry
Pike
Geneva
M. H. Pearson
J. P. Wilson
Officials Chosen For Special Primary Houston County
Houston County election officials for the special Democratic primary July 30 were selected by the appointing board led by Probate Judge Saxon Poyner Circuit Clerk Roy Hill and Sheriff B G Farmer. They were recommended by the Houston County Democratic Executive Committee last Saturday.
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Houston County
Saxon Poyner
Roy Hill
B. G. Farmer
Houston County Democrative Executive Committee
Florida Trio Held On Liquor Charges
Louis Cullifer Clive B Baker and Delmar Keith a juvenile from Westville Fla were named in a complaint filed with Commission er W Daughtry by B B Phillips charging violation of the Internal Revenue Code Arrests were made near Enterprise in Coffee County and ten gallons of illicit whiskey along with a 1940 coupe were seized The vehicle may be sold at auction here within a few weeks investigators said
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Louis Cullifer
Clive B. Baker
Delmar Keith
Westville
Fla
W. Daughtry
B. B. Phillips
Enterprise
Coffee County
Phillips
IRC
Mac Butler
Dothan
Alcohol Tax Unit
Clarence Weeks
M. A. Parker
Enterprise Police Force
First Graders Told To Get Certificates
Houston County health department officials asked parents of children entering school in September to obtain birth certificates before September 2. All first graders must present birth certificates upon enrolling by law to avoid a last minute rush. Certificates may be obtained from the county health department.
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Houston County Health Department
Coury Health Department
0-Cent Cotton Price Talk Sparks Southwide Forecast
New Orleans reports say 35 to 50 cent cotton is discussed as OPA controls vanish. Officials J E McDonald and Tom Linder predict prices possibly reaching 50 cents per pound in coming months, with a potential value increase of about 300 million dollars since last June.
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New Orleans
South
OPA
J. E. McDonald
Texas
Tom Linder
Georgia
Linder
McDonald
Wheeler Loses Montana Senate Primary Fight to Erickson
In Montana the Democratic primary results show Burton K. Wheeler trailing Jim Erickson by over 4 000 votes with 629 of 1 156 precincts counted Erickson leading in urban areas Wheeler had support from President Truman but faces a difficult late tally in rural districts Erickson 35 840 Wheeler 31 410. The Associated Press notes broader primary outcomes across Arizona Arkansas Wyoming and Montana with incumbents renominated in several races.
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Associated Press
Burton K. Wheeler
Jim Erickson
Montana
Erickson
Wheeler
Vestarday
Arizona
Arkansas
Wyoming
Congress
Ernest W. McFarland
John R. Murdock
Richard F. Hartess
Sidney P. Osborn
Tosephy O'Mahoney
Lester GC Himt
Frank A. Berrett
Earl Wright
Nels H. Smith
Oren Harris
Brooks Hays
Mike Manofi
Wesley A. D'Ewart
Russian Officer Freed Of Espionage
Federal jury cleared Russian Lt. Nicolai G. Redin of five espionage counts in Seattle. The panel deliberated about 11 hours before delivering a not guilty verdict to Judge Lloyd L. Black. Redin was arrested in Portland last March over plans for the destroyer tender Yellowstone.
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Seattle
Nicolai G. Redin
United States
Lloyd L. Black
Redin
FBT
Portland
Russia
Black
Overseas Jobs Go Begging Not For Romance
Overseas jobs are open to technically trained or skilled workers with high education. The U S Employment Service reports salaries up to 480 higher than similar U S jobs, with postings including chief of colleges in the Far East civil engineer on Guam agronomist in Germany and teachers for Puerto Rico Alaska and Hawaii. Families may stay behind.
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L. H. Kirk
U. S. Employment Service
N. St. Andrews Street
Kirk
United States
U. S
Far East
Guam
Agronomist
Germany
Armature Winder
Panama
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Latin America
Manila
Tokyo
Georgia primary election tests race and age changes
In Georgia's first presidential primary with a lowered voting age and no poll tax, heavy turnout marked by Negro and white voters filled many precincts at 7 a.m. Rain threatened parts of the state as candidates argued over race and the governor race. Former Governor Melton faced criticism over maintaining white rule while nominees like Carmichael and Rivers weighed in on Negro participation.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Hants
Ciites
South Georgia
Fugene Talmadge
James Vo Carmichael
Ellis Agnall
Ek. D. Rivers
Hoke O'Kelley
Byrnes Sees Soviet Reparations Plan Backfiring
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes foresees Moscow's Germans reparations demand of 10 billion dollars as likely to boomerang. He viewed Molotov's plan at the foreign ministers meeting as propaganda to win German support for Soviet aims and indicated the move would backfire.
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R&r
Germany
Byrnes
Moltoy
Firemen Go A Week Without An Alarm
In Dothan the fire department reports no calls for a full week the longest stretch in twelve years of service. Assistant Chief Floyd Harris notes it is a rare quiet period with no grass fires car incidents or alarms, a situation officers find unusual and pleasing.
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Dothan
Floyd Harris
Harris
Department
Heirens Ready To Confess To Three Slayings Report
Chicago law officials report 17 year old William Heirens prepared to confess to three murders after a deal with State Attorney William J Touhy. A conference with defense counsel and Touhy set terms for a life sentence instead of the electric chair.
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William Heirens
University of Chicago
Papeshiying
Anne Degnan
Heirens
Chicago
Willams
Tne
Ite
Fie Electric
State
William J. Touhy
Touhy
General Strikes Threaten Italy In Wake Of Inflation
Leman Fortune of Talbotton Georgia and Lincoln Fortune of Clayton Alabama named in a complaint charging White Slaves traffic act violation. Commissioner J W Daughtry reports bond set at 750 dollars each with preliminary hearing July 27. Complaint filed by FBI officers says the brothers transported two young girls in interstate commerce from Clio to Marianna Florida for immoral purposes. Both men are married.
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Leman Fortune
Talbotton
Lincoln Fortune
Clayton
Ala
Iia
J. W. Daughtry
Daughtry
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Clio
Marianna
Fla
Peasants Riot in Italian Warehouses Over Jobs and Wages
Riots spread across Italy with deaths reported near Severo Foglia as workers clash for higher wages and jobs. UNRRA warns food distribution is disrupted by strikes while Milan and Matun workers join in solidarity actions.
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Rome
Tuly
Ecores
Italy
UNRRA
UNA
Bam Severo
Fogpia
Ald-Dine Confederatyoss
Votne Cinalunque
Milan
Turi
Matun
Une
Pelustia
Svest Gutberak
Unclaimed Driver Licenses in Houston County
Protate Judge Saxon P Payner said 128 Houston County drivers licenses were returned unclaimed by the post office to the State Department of Public Safety. A DPS letter cited change of address notices as the likely cause and urged eligible applicants to visit the courthouse office to claim their 1946 47 licenses.
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Houston County
State Department of Public Safety
Saxon P. Payner
Department of Public Safety
Payner
Asist
Courthouss
One Inch Rains in Fifteen Minutes Drench Dothan
Dothan recorded its heaviest rain in months as an electrical storm dropped one inch of rain in 15 minutes yesterday afternoon 5:35 to 5:50 p.m. at the municipal airport. Light rain continued for about an hour, totaling 11.4 inches.
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Dothan
CAA
Three Year Term Given In Auto Theft
Roy Lee of Geneva County was sentenced to three years in prison for transporting four stolen automobiles in interstate commerce. U S Commissioner J W Daughtry reported the Federal Middle District court in Montgomery indicated Lee was arrested in Georgia and waived indictment and jurisdiction to Georgia courts before sentencing.
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Roy Lee
Geneva County
U. S
J. W. Daughtry
Montgomery
Lee
Georgia
FBI
Geneva
Columbus
Women Called In Senate Probe Of Contracts
Former secretary of a midwest munition company testifies that Rep May called Washington office two or three times a week and Senate Leader Barkley telephoned on several occasions. Witness Miss Bates identifies officers and staffers and says top aides aided by others discussed contract networks and wartime procurement. An executive session may follow as the committee weighs next steps in the probe.
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John W. Henderson
Wasitington
Aps
Mudwest
Krye
Washington
Senate
Barklew ¢Ky
Baekkley
Comittee
Ond Nations Group
Pie Avtturess
Joan Bates
Meader
Aatic
Lee Otters
Catuhine Arnis
Dar
Two Youths Die as Lightning Strikes Near Gray Hill
Deputy Coroner Tob McCoaltsas said the youths were struck while seeking shelter under a tree at Gray Hill in Bip County near Jefferson. The bolt caused fatal injuries and a private postieyad reported others suffered bites and lacerations. the incident drew officials from the state and local authorities.
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Tob McCaoilsas
Wbecrerret
Thease
Bey
Gray Hill
Dew
Sahelly
Carroll
Army's Highest Paid Private Waiting For Wife And Ten Children
Private James I Triplett stationed in Tampa is the Army’s highest paid private father of ten. He plans to move his family from Vallejo California to join him. Cross aid helps with first month rent. Transportation costs from Vallejo add $242.95 and total Army pay is $315.96 monthly.
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Tampa
US Army Air Forces
Vallejo
James I. Triplett
Triplett
Triplett Asked the Hed Cross
Joan
Sousine
Garak- Biven
Rahroad
Mare Island Navy Yard
Hamilton Field
Truman Reported Ready To Approve Price Controls Deal
Senate leaders discuss possible compromise to lift exemptions from price controls on meats and foods. The White House warns against abandoning controls and urges extending OPA life up to one year while a conference committee seeks a solution before a veto.
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Washington
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
Senate House
Wodney
D-Calif
14-Rman
House
Truman
Conference Committee
White House
Mde
War Reconversion Advisory Board
Bne
Maude
Thias Fie
Congress
Mihailovic Dies Before Yugoslav Rifles At Dawn
Belgrade AP reports Gen Draja Mihailovic died before dawn hours after his treason and collaboration verdict. Eight co-defendants were executed. 23 were convicted with lenient or severe sentences. Appeals were denied. Mihailovic maintained innocence and claimed he fought Nazis. US fliers’ testimony was barred.
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Belgrade
Draja Mihailovic
Chetnie
Iie
Bean Jone
Sore
Princepala
Mibailowic
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Premiere of
Slocomb Legislator Dies In Mobile Hotel Fire
Slocomb state representative J. E. Sorrell died after a Mobile downtown hotel blaze. He suffered burns on the top floor and roof after his room burned out. Sorrell, about fifty, operated a feed crushing mill and traveled for a feed mill equipment firm. Funeral plans unfinished. his wife was visiting in New York.
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J. E. Sorrell
Slocomb
Gesseva County
Rash Sorrell
Dothan
Mobile City Hospital
Mobile
Wat
Sorrell
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