Southern Democrats Name Two Governors to Lead Campaign
Defiant Dixie Democrats pick J. Suom Thurmond and Melding L. Wright as presidential and vice presidential nominees to rally the South against Truman. They promise to show the party the real Democrats while planning campaigns in multiple states amid a tense convention scene.
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Hy Leroy Simms
Birmingham
Dixie Democrats
Mr. Truman
J. Suom Thurmond
South Ar
Melding L. Wright
Prenadong
Batbunt Party
Democratic Party
Mirsont
Tron
Siemupeluny
Mas
Senato Feigland
Mitae
Teade
Gryeryn
Thunmond
K Dewey
Trosnan
Gelation
Heysbert C. Holdridge
Woashuustian
Os Dime
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Oft
Fielding J. Wright
Mississippi
Als
Jerusalem Quiet As Fighting Halts
AP dispatch reports fighting paused in Jerusalem while clashes continued in other Palestinian areas. Israeli air raids targeted Arab troop concentrations in central Palestine and the Galilee. Count Folke Bernadotte moved toward the region amid hopes for a UN ceasefire, but expectations remained low for Arab adherence.
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Max Royd
Cairo
Jerusalem
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Uae
Israel
Tulkarma
Syri
Mishmar
Tay Yardern
Galilee
Folke Bernadotte
Holy Land
United Nations
U.N
Security Council
United States Navy
Europe
Fenelv
Former Houston Man Dies In Columbus
Radford Renfroe of Columbus Georgia formerly of Houston County died at his home from gunshot wounds family says death was self inflicted. He served in the Georgia State Highway Patrol and was born and raised in the county now living in Columbus for years. He was about 40 years old funeral likely Monday in Cottonwood. Survivors include widow an adopted daughter two brothers mother sister an aunt and several cousins across multiple Georgia locations.
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Radford Renfroe
Columbus
Houston County
Renfroe
Georgia State Highway Patrol
Cottonwood
Hubert
Si Renfroe
Lou Ren Troe
Marguerite Renfroe
Laura Faulk
Hodgesville
Chesley Renfroe
Dothan
Doyle Crawford
Pothan
Weldon Lasaiter
Webb
Tentative Date Set for Peanut Festival Plans
Fringe of the 1948 Peanut Festival outlines tentative dates and events. The festival could run November 4-6 or November 11-13 with beauty pageant, queen selection, football game, street dance, parade, and concert planned. Top arts will be offered and a luncheon for Wiregrass officials scheduled, plus a Dothan Pensacola high school game noted as a highlight. Committees from the chamber will coordinate parade and activities with combined chamber members.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tamorros
Conn Feere
Cormmanier
Wall
Agin
Alto Tee
Cairman
Rey
Dothan
Pensacola
Alabama
Lions Club
Durin Mie Lessa
Leo
En Ervit Club
Wiregrass
China Chamber of Commerce
Serie Chamber
J W Chappell Will Contested By Kin Is Held Valid
The will of J W Chappell of Houston County, valued around 50 000 dollars, was ruled valid by Circuit Judge D Hale. The will had been challenged by his reviver claiming unsoundness and no trust fund for Alabama Polytechnic Institute to aid poor boys. The executor The Bank and Trust Company and Alabama Polytechnic Institute were named as defendants.
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J. W. Chappel
Houston County
Alabama
D . Hale
Chappell
Déthan Bank and Trust Company
Wii
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
America R. Rearden
Marvin J. Chappell
Simon Chappell
Lindsey Chappel
Odie Weldon
Turnham
Cappell
College
Atomic Scientist Continues Work While Dying in Nagasaki
Dr. Takahashi Nagai, an atomic scientist, endured fatal injuries from the Nagasaki bombing and completed his task on a hospital cot. He had studied radiation for 14 years and, after being wounded three weeks earlier, dedicated his remaining time to his book Introduction to Atomic Distances.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Nagaki
Takahashi Nagai
Dothan High School Cadet Chosen for West Coast Exchange
Sixteen year old Grorze Vance of Dothan High School earned selection as one of 12 Civil Air Patrol cadets to visit the west coast of Canada on an exchange tour. He will depart from Dothan to Lower Viel and Denver, then travel to Calgary, Vancouver, and Pa vba, hosted by the Alora Province authorities.
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Grorze Vance
Trade School Plan Mapped At Napier Field
State Senator Guy Hardwick said a meeting with Dr A R Meadows and a Civil Aeronautics Administration attorney would be held at 9 am to prepare a petition to clear the way for a state trade school at Napier Field. Talks include closing the west runway to erect two buildings and releasing two large steel hangars. Dothan has adopted an ordinance to release hangars to the State Board of Education and related property issues near the Newer Field property.
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Guy Hardwick
A. R. Meadows
Civil Aeronautica Administration
Napier Field
Marduick Snd Caa
Suilding
Dothen
State Board of
Renevar
Nawer Field
Marines Guard Jerusalem Consulate Ordered by Navy
The navy ordered twelve Marines under eight non commissioned officers to Palestine to guard the Jerusalem consulate general. The move follows earlier deployments and signals heightened security in the region as tensions rise with local forces and allied entities.
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Jerusalem
Washington
Navy
Palestine
Consulate General
Jervasien
Government Seeding Experiments Aim to Rain on Demand
In Washington officials disclosed attempts to seed clouds last winter to trigger rain. The government reported 40 seeding efforts aimed to dampen drought and boost farm prospects, but results remained inconclusive.
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Washington (Cp
Astor Villa Sold To Iceman At 72000
Newport report says the Astor villa was sold for 72000 with no inside viewing. A diquer and dealer Ante D Thilo, previously rejected as bidder, reportedly led the purchase and a plan to use the property’s value for later endeavors is mentioned amid estate chatter.
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Astor
Iceman
Newport
Toni
Tod Staal
Artur
Ture Pract Hotels
Pepe
Thurmond Pushes Modernization in South Carolina
The article reports Strom Thurmond promoting a modern government program in South Carolina. He favors a broad tax reform, direct elections, and streamlined federal relations while denouncing perceived overreach. The piece notes opposition to federal programs and a plan to revamp state governance, with a tense political climate described.
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Columbia
Tapi
Strom ‘Thrumond
Huthty Combate
Scully Carellow
Dave Tao
Thurmond
Burke
South Carolina
Laney Opposes Parley Effect On Policy Debate
Laney remains undecided on Parley’s impact amid a tense convention scene. The interview reveals confusion over future governance and public support for a centralized approach while factions press for decisive action.
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Laney
Parley
Russia Claims New Type Jet Aviation
An unclear report mentions Russia asserting a new jet aviation type. The garbled text references a “Bee Gir,” possible air tech notes, and a bread- brand context. No coherent details or names are extractable from the fragment.
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Russia
Russia Willing To Fight At Berlin War Talk
A wave of cautious officials says Russia may provoke a war over Berlin and that a display of Western Allied force could deter Moscow. Maj. Gen. Donovan and Gen. Clay discussed options as Soviet air activity near Berlin steadies the nerve of a tense Europe amid fears of a broader conflict.
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Russia
Berlin
Walter Rundle Weigan
Rumin
Clerkaded
Runain
Musaslans
Willand Donovan
Dardanelles
Donovan
U S Air Force Returns to Britain Airfields
London reports the United States Air Force back on British soil as 36 planes arrive by 3 pm, part of a large force moving to support operations against Germany. The Air Ministry confirms reception and notes ongoing arrivals to bases in England amid heightened tensions.
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U.S. Air Force
Britain
London
United States
Cata
Isliam Yeatering
Germany
Garcying
Emily Ekriety
Bria
Atealoa
Whitiph
Tan Kussland
Air Ministry
Tae
Curt Bo
Pengen
Cen
Marshall To Press For International Control Of The Atom
Secretary of State Marshall said the United States will persist in seeking effective international control of atomic energy. He warned that a sham control is worse than none as he reviewed two years of U S efforts to reach agreement with the Soviet Union amid ongoing U N deadlock. The London Mohanede Scientific Association also announced it has given up hope of international control as the Cold War continues.
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Washington
Marshall
United States
Mark
Mussa
Ufa Nahape General Assembly
U.N. Atomic Fie. Commission
Russia
State Department
U. N. Commission
Security Counc
London
Council of the Monae Seientiate
Asnoemiion Ane
Ruasja
Mara
Page
Polio Cases Rise Across North Carolina in 1948
In Raligh N C Polio cases surged with 23 new reports to the State Board of Health raising the year’s total to 079 compared to 67% in 1938. The record worst year was 1946 with BB cake Se cases. The pace this year mirrors earlier decades as cases continue to grow.
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Ralfigh
N.C
APL
State Board of Health
Dixie Democrats Seek Fated Campaign Decision by Oct 1
Report from the Dixie Democrats meeting outlines potential electoral strategy for the campaign. Key figures discussed include South Carolina Governor J Strom Thurmond and former president Fielding Weight. The conference tees up a plan that could affect the October 3 meeting and broader southern alignment.
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Wilk Neon
Burniham
South Carolina
J. Strom Thurmond
Siseisuppi
Gordina
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