Late Hospital Election Snag Cleared Away
Officials in Houston Spiy's hospital day relation faced a delayed appointment crisis as the Board of Revenue approved a slate of election officers just before the deadline. Judge Logue and Sheriff Wattie Cheneton coordinated final preparations after Carmichael advised on statutory timing, ensuring the November election could proceed. The delay centered on whether the officials could be appointed 20 days prior, with the approval arriving Friday and processed by the Sheriff’s office for delivery.
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Wattie Cheneton
Morrow
Develoud
Shen Atorney
A. A
Emmy Fextilar
Vic
Board of
Revenus
Daly
Revenuio
Carmichael
J. A. Loge
Theomnivng Gioniah Ludge Logie
Ap Point
Board of Revenue
Judas Logue
Civeuit Chere
W. G. Hardwick
Carmichiel
Cala San Bed
Alma
Tyrenito
Crete
Srrvier
ACL Seeks Permit To Reschedule Trains
The ACL requests permission from the Alabama Public Service Commission to reschedule trains between Montgomery and Savannah via Dothan. Trains 7 and 37 follow daily routes, with other services 180, 189 and additional trips noted. District Superintendent W. M. Black filed the application, citing financial losses from reduced patronage and ongoing revenue impact.
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ACL
Aisteid
Montsgomery
Alabama Public Service Commission
Talkaad
Montgomery
Savannah
Weethound
Nere
Eanthound
Montgomery-Sevannah
W. M. Black
F. Brabham
Whitney BRT Chief Dies Of Heart Attack
Alexander Fell Whitney, once head of a major labor union, died of a heart attack at his Bay Village home. The 76-year-old, born in Gday Falla To, led a vast union network across the United States and Canada and planned to attend a Suubbeen Lodges gathering next month before his death. His wife Dorothy May reported the incident, with a temple of shock from union officials noting his vigor and long service. He died after retirement hours following a quiet dinner at home.
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Dolinges Cleveland
Alexander Fell Whitney
Hig
Deuser
United States
Canada
Hi Plough
Bay Village
Gday
Falla
Whitney
Minny Bonch
Pig Home
Dorothy May
Idium
Edt
Sax
Markey
Veeree
No. 16
Paget
Rape trial set for August 11 in circuit court
The 24 year old soldier Denver Jernigan is held without bond in Dothan County Jail. He faces charges including rape and assault after a night attack near Gardon on April 16. The victim, hospitalized for serious injuries, testified with her mother filing the charges. Other cases and forfeitures follow in the session. Turn to page 2.
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Gordan
Cire Court
Denver Ternigin
Hatabon
Gardon
J. Walt
Rent Decontrol Debate Ties City Lead to State Vote
State Senator W G Hardwick opposed the rent decontrol bill in the Senate after citing Dorhan City Commission support and noting the federal law ends rent control June 1. Rep W C Malone floated a two term presidential amendment and predicted House and Senate approval. Local measures include Hardwick's Do than merit system changes and pay raises for Houston County officials.
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Doe Tnit
Dothan
W. C Malone
U. S
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Hardwick
City of Dothan
Houston Conanty
Board of Revenue
Circuit
GOP Solons Charge Justices Shocked Nation
Washington dispatch reports two GOP legislators accuse Supreme Court Justices Stanley and Heed and Fritz Prankfurter of shocking the nation as character witnesses in the Alger Hiss perjury trial. Reps. Kenneth Kesting and Harold Velde urge a bill to bar justices from testifying on character, warning of possible paralysis of the judicial system.
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Washington
GOP
Supreme Court
Stanley &. Heed
Flix
Alger Hiss
Kenneth
Kesting
N.Y
Harold H. Velde
Keating
House Audiciary Committee
Tavis
Roy
Keatig
Reed
Franklauter
Hike
New York
Walde
House On - American Activities Committee
Velde
Boll Weevils Hit Ala Cotton Crop Threatens State Yield
Alabama cotton faces heavy damage as rains hinder dusting and allow weevils to puncture unopened bolls. Field checks show 20 percent damage in some areas and under 30 percent in others. Extension Service officials warn yields could drop up to 25 percent if rains continue, though control by timely dusting can lessen the impact.
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Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic
Cone
W. A. Butin
Extension Agronomist
Rothe
Keesler MPs Fail to Return AWOL Soldier Pair
Houston County deputies arrested Roy Grant, 17, a Ft Benning soldier, and Dante Hodres, 22, from Keester Field, on AWOL charges. Army MPs from Ft Benning arrived Friday, took no prisoners back, and left none for Keester MPs.
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Houston County
Roy Grant
Ft. Benning
Ther
Dante Hodres
Keester Field
Wuth Army Authoritie
Trived
Ft Bosning
Noth Sabers Beck
Keester
Pen River Co-Op Directors Set Meet On Site Issue
Pen River Ele Wie Co-Operative directors plan a Wednesday meeting at Clayton to settle a mass dispute over permanent home location. A majority favor settling the issue, while many members threaten action and some predict a court fight if directors resist. State officials cite by law controls and the board faces political pressure as Cayton attorney Preston Clayton notes code sections governing co ops.
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Pen River Co-Op
Clayton
Pen River
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Cayton
Richardson Named Dale County Education Superintendent
Creel Richardson of Alilon was named Dale County superintendent of education to fill the vacancy after the death of Joseph H. Johnson. Richardson, a 45 year old educator with about 20 years teaching experience, has been principal of Ariton High School for seven years and previously worked in Elmore County and Connecticut. He holds degrees from the University of Alabama and Trinity College and has pursued studies at Columbia University.
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Creel Richardson
Alilon
Dale County
Educaton
Board of Education
Richardson
Alabama
Joseph H. Johnson
Daly County
Ariton
Elmore
Connecticut
School of Education
University of Alabama
Trinity College
Coonnecicut
Columbia University
Ozark Proposes 2 Way Radio Net for Police Protection
Ozark leaders filed with federal authorities for a two way police radio system. Spokesman Tom Gott said the plan would double police protection and aid in fighting fires, expressing hope federal approval will advance the project.
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Ozark
Tom Gott
Police and Fire Fommities
Feds 2
Gott
Army Relieves Officers In Contracts Investigation
Two of the Army's top generals were suspended pending a full inquiry into alleged involvement with five percent brokers who procure government contracts. Maj. Gen. Alden Waitt and Gen. Herman Feldman were relieved from command by Army Secretary Gordon Gray amid questions about improper and irregular disclosure of procurement information to unauthorized persons. The Senate subcommittee led by Sen. Hoey has been probing the brokers since June, with investigators continuing while the Army Inspector General conducts its own review.
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Washington
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Westerday
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Chemical Carns
Herman Feldman
Gordon Gray
Calleus Martial
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Waitt
Feldman
Senate
New York Herald Tribune
The
Herald Tribune
Pau Grinds
Framingham Mass
James W. Hunt
Quartermaster Corps
Grindle
Hunt
Watt
Friddy
Bliot
Sen
Clyde
Ru Hoey
Wd-N.g
Waith
Guay
Army Inspector General's Office
Benate Group
Court Denies Suit Against KKK Head
ATLANTA UP injuns ion tit against Grand Driwan Samuel Green of the Ku Klux Wi wan denied yesterday but police continued to investigate the mil fight firing on the home of an attorney in the case. Judge E B Pomeroy said there is no evidence to connect Dr Green in this case and refused the injunction sought by Hal Irwin and Samuel D Johnson. They asked immediate consideration after shots were fired and a fire burned in front of Johnsons home. The suit aimed to stop the Klans from carrying out alleged threats against Hugh Gilliland 29 who had been named in a lunacy warrant by a toms alan in which Dr Green is a member. After the suit was filed Gilliland was examined by a Veterans Administration psychiatrist and found not violent.
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Superior Court
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Hal Irwin
Samuel D. Johnson
Johnson
Hugh Gilliland
Giland
Alan
Green
Bowsaver
Veterans Administration
KU Klux Dragon
Ku Klux Kian
Hal E. Erwin Feentert
Ensley Nurse Says Screams Scared Man Following Her
In Ensley Birmingham an unidentified nurse reported being followed by a man on a dark street. She yelled to deter him, and the pursuer ran away, according to the account. The incident prompted warnings and police inquiry in the area.
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Ensley
Birmingham
An‘ Ensley
Credita
Dora Aioe
Tan
Hitler Ignored US Strength Says 1,280 Page Nazi Memoirs
Washington reports reveal Hitler’s envoys warned he would face war with Britain and the United States, but he ignored the grim assessments. The State Department published the 1,280 page collection drawn from captured archives, citing detailed diplomatic dispatches from Washington and other capitals.
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Adolf Hitler
Washington
United States
Great Britain
America
Hiller
State Department
Hitler
London
Paris
Moscow
Joseph P. Kennedy
U.S
Britain
Roosevelt
Nazi Germany
Kennedy
Beulon
Arma Foreign Office
Hans Diedhols
Tere
Precedent in 1929 May Decide Filling Coffee County Vacancy
An 1929 Coffees County Commission precedent may determine how a vacancy from Ziglar's death is filled this year. If followed, Probate Judge J O English would serve until a special election. In 1939 Probate Judge J A Carney served briefly before polls opened. County rep H B Larkinsted plans to propose a bill shifting appointment power to the Governor.
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Enterprise
Coffes County
Tames
Oscar Zigtar
Zigiar
A. J. Harrell
Harrell
Coffee County
Ziglar
Morthesst
Caytt
J. O. English
J. A. Carney
Alabama
H. B. Larkinsted
Lark‘Turner
Marianna Ballot Set In 3 Offices Status
Marianna will decide in August whether to appoint or elect municipal judge police chief and city clerk The special election followed a board of city commissioners call after a Thursday night session A Florida legislature change makes the three offices elective locally prior to 1941 voters previously chose through commissions Grant completed the term as city clerk and Cuehing was the last elected police chief
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Marianna
Mariarina
Ebiet
Evelyn Devis
Board of
City Commissioners
Florida
Legisture
Grant
Tityeleré
JOM. AG
Cuehing
Police
Mockingbird Builds Nest On Ferris Wheel At Playground
A mockingbird named Molly builds a nest atop a Ferris wheel at the children's playground. She and her two young remain protected by a wire screen as they settle in. The scene blends nature with a public space as families visit the area.
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Molly the Mockingbird
Molly
Alabama Senate cavity bill faces tough path again
Alabama lawmakers weigh a constitutional amendment to give Fach County Senator a seats boost as the bill nears a possible Senate floor vote. North Alabama and Blackbelt registrants push back, threatening a bloc opposition to the measure amid procedural hurdles and contested agendas.
Seminole Grand Jury Recommends Courthouse Action
Seminole County grand jury urges the Board of Commissioners to repair the courthouse before the next county court term. The panel proposes action by the Solicitor General under Section 59-315 Code of Georgia and notes opposition to public mask wear and Interior Department plans for a gate, preserve, and fish hatchery. During the session 18 true bills and 9 no bills were returned. The jury favors unitary elections and seeks legislative intro to enable it. They report welfare pension findings and current Confederate, general relief, and Aid to the Blind payments totaling thousands to dozens of families and individuals. Grand Jury officers were Elie Clarke, clerk, and J. P. Howard, sergeant.
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Donalsonville
Seminole County
Court House
Lontishole County
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Georgia
Syat
Sermiinole County
Elie i Clarke
J. P. Howard
Jeremada
NO ECONOMY BLUES FOR HOUSTON COUNTY FINANCES
Houston County officials praised the county’s finances after reviewing records at the Board of Revenue. They cited a $282,579.75 increase in assets for the first six months of the current fiscal year, a reduction in bonded debt from $198,000 in 1841 to $108,000 now, and expenses totaling $311,960.79 against receipts in a six month period.
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Houston
Iment
Houston County
County Board of Revenue Office
Solters Gut
Manny
Sone Ee Ee Bees
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