National Grid Loop In Mouse-Trap Play
NFL owners adopted a rule banning signing players still eligible for college competition after classes graduate if they enroll again. Previously teams could sign collegians who had graduated or earned degrees in accelerated programs. The move mirrors All-America limits, potentially reshaping talent acquisition and provoking mixed college reactions.
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Pittsburgh
Mousee
Ce All-America
All America
Stymie and Assault in May Race Showdown
New York AP reports a proposed May race to decide the year’s top turf horse between Stymie and Assault. The two world money winners have traded victories in the East and Chicago, with Armed’s antics stirring the scene as fans await a meeting on a shared track.
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New. York
Stymie
Chicago
Two Stolen Bicycles Recovered By Police
Police recovered two more stolen bicycles and returned them to the owners. Chief Detective James Lewis said one bike belonged to Hugh Taunton of 903 South Foster Street and the other to & son of Julian Peterman of 700 West Main Street. The bikes had been stolen from the downtown area and were found in different city sections.
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James Lewis
Hugh Taunton
South Foster Street
By & Son
Julian Peterman
West Main Street
Pennell plans move after brass horn calliope parade
The town owner vows to leave with Mrs Pennell and Sgt Goldbrick within three or four weeks to California. He will keep the downtown building and convert his apartment into offices despite renters' protests. He may relocate to Santa Barbara or other invited towns, with chambers of commerce assuring calliopes are legal.
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Pennell
Calliope
Santa Barbara
Cal
Chambers of Commerce
Calliopes
Dutch attack widens in Java as talks fail
Reports from Antara describe strafing on Eastern Java airfields near Solo and Jogja, with Phutch planes dropping pamphlets urging calm and rejecting scorched earth. Dutch forces seize Republican installations in Batavia, while Van Mook declares the Dutch will pursue localized war if necessary as independence plans advance for 1949.
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Surakarta
Jogjakarta
Mogoewa
Java
Phutch
Antara
Cheribon
Batavia
Dutch East Indies
Indies
Hubertus van Mook
Actig
The
East Indies
van Mook
Netherlands
Charges Over Ashford Field Project Reflected in Demurrer
Number 9 W Shipper Jim Moore and Allen See face charges over using town equipment to build an athletic field at Ashford. Defense argues the allegations are vague and improper, citing gasoline funds usage as a technical violation and asserting no willful neglect or personal profit is shown. Meadows is named but other involved parties unnamed in the complaint.
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W. Shipper
Jim Moore
Allen
Ahadows
Couttshaga Way Department
Ashfard
Teathe
Ashford
Robert Meadows
It Wars
Dlaintae
Meadows
Nother
United Nations to visit Konitsa over Greek border clashes
The United Nations subcommission probing border disorders plans a visit to Konitsa to inspect the region where guerrilla forces carried out their first major attack against government troops eight days ago.
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United Nations
Konitsa
Red Cross Reminds Adults of Learn to Swim Course
Red Cross water safety officials remind Dothan adults about the learn to swim program at Porters pool starting at seven tonight. The free classes run Monday through Thursday with durations 40 minutes on hot nights and 20 minutes on cool nights. Charles Beck will supervise. transportation is available from North Foster Street at 6:45 p m. No children may enroll. separate sessions exist for children at Napier Field Country Club pool and Ashford.
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Red Cross Water Safety Committee
Dothan
Porters Pool
Charles Beck
North Foster Street
Napier Field
Country Club
Ashford
Medford Culver
Bradley’s wartime career and postwar shadow across Europe
The article portrays General Bradley as a towering yet soft-spoken figure who shaped Allied victory. It notes his postwar influence and the fragile balance of power among nations, while recalling key campaigns from Tunisia to the Rhine and his rare rapport with Soviet leaders. It emphasizes his disciplined yet approachable demeanor that impressed enemies and allies alike.
Army reserve chairman cites Soviet loyalty through testimony
The testimony cites Communist conspirators active in various fields and reflects on loyalty to the Soviet Union. Steele advisory moves to center on perceived Soviet influence as Kravchenko and others prepare to testify. Kravchenko, author of Chose Freedom, and former Yugoslav officer Miadenime Zerhin are slated to appear, with questions about Soviet purchasing influence.
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Uwnnion
War Department
Steele
Kravcchenko
Charoian dl
Parnell Thomas ¢R-Njo
United States
Rravenenhe
Truman urges attitude change to curb inflation and boost production
President Truman calls on employers to drop depressional thinking and avoid make-work while pressuring unions to reject the belief that work is scarce. He urges management to reduce costs through efficiency, absorption of coal price increases, and steady operation to stabilize prices and sustain a high peacetime economy.
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Truman
Romans
Deamaneda
Southern Democrats Fight Poll Tax Bill In House Ruling
Debates stretched 2 hours 40 minutes under suspension of rules as Southern Democrats fought the anti poll tax measure. The bill failed by 23 votes, requiring a two thirds majority for passage, with previous three House passes and repeated Senate filibusters anticipated.
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House
Senate
Gampble
John Rankin
Miss
Pony Pickett
Joseph W. Martin
Last Work
Agriculture Department
Alvin F. Weichel
James P. Kein
R-Mo
Justice Department
Kansas City
GOP
Burmese leader poised to head new republic amid calls for calm
A strongman of the anti fascist People's Freedom League stood to become premier of Burma's emerging republic. British governor Maj. Gen. Sir Hubert Rance urged the public in a radio address to stay calm and follow the wise course toward independence outlined by late authorities.
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Man
People’s Freedom League
Hubert Rance
Mother Of 10 Held In Gasoline Murder
INDIANAPOLIS, UP. First degree murder charges filed against Katherine Franklin, 47, a mother of 10, who said she grew tired of constant arguing with her husband Phillip Franklin, 47. She claimed she dumped gasoline on him, struck a match, and stood by as he burned. The couple allegedly took their children to visit relatives before the fatal act.
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Indianpolis
Katherine Franklin
Phillip
Franklin
Pany Aes on Trial On Bribery Charnel
In 1947 Florida, former Rep Bernie C Pany of Key West faces circuit court on bribery charges as a six member jury begins selection from ninety three. Accusers Rep Brailey Odharn Sanford and Rep Clarence M Camp II Ocala sit near the jail amid other legislators including Rep Farris Bryant Ocala and Speaker Thomas Beasley Do Finik Springs.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Fromer
Bernie C. Pany
Key West
Papy
Brailey Odham
Sanford
Clarence M. Camp II
Ocala
Farris Bryant
Camp
M. B. Smith
Hoice
Thomas Beasley
Do Finiak Springs
Huffstuttler Day in Enon Draws Large Crowd for Gospel Sing
A big turnout at Enon Church celebrated Huffstuttler Day with gospel singing and a big noon dinner of fried chicken, ham, stew, salads, and desserts. L. D. Huffstuttler, the guest teacher, was delayed en route from Texas and could not arrive. Harvey Etheridge led songs and spoke, praising Huffstuttler and the planned three-week singing school opening in Dothan.
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Enon
Wiregrass
Huffstuttler
L. D. Huffstuttler
Dothan
Texas
Harvey Etheridge
County PMA Office Opens 1947 Conservation Program Requests
Houston County PMA office resumes 1947 conservation program activities after authority from Washington. Funds total about $22,000 remaining from an original $135,000, with materials such as lime stone lime phosphate basic lag and drainage ditches and terraces listed. Farmers urged to file requests before funds are exhausted. no official notice yet on 1948 program.
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Culbreth
Houston County
IAT
Joseph Dailey 89 Dies At Residence In Alabama
Joseph Dailey aged 89 of Dothan route five died at his residence yesterday. Born in Ireland he moved to the United States at nine and came to Alabama in 1913 as a Catholic. Funeral service was held at his home with Rev. John Stack officiating and burial in Beulah cemetery. Johnson Wilkerson funeral home managed arrangements. Pallbearers were Floyd Ward, Wouston Newton, J. D. Steele, Felton Ward, Raymond Pearce and Jose Pearce. Survived by wife Jennie Dailey and son Joe Dailey, both of Dothan route five.
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Joseph Dailey
Dothan
Ireland
United States
Alabama
John Stack
Beulah
Johnson- Wilkerson Funeral Home
Floyd Ward
Wouston Newton
J. D. Steele
Felton Ward
Raymond Pearce
Jose> Pearce
Jennie Dailey
Joe Dailey
Slocomb Woman Hurt In Traffic Accident
Miss Ruth Tew of Slocomb sustained minor bruises in a U S Highway 12 collision four miles west of Dothan this morning. She was taken to Dothan hospital. The car driven by Raymond C Collins of Slocomb Route 1 rear ended a truck driven by David R Avery of Slocomb. Both vehicles damaged about 260 dollars.
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Ruth Tew
Slocombs
U.S
Cars Damaged in Highway Crash Near Geneva Alabama
Two cars sustained estimated damages of 250 dollars after a head on collision on Alabama Highway 27 about five and a half miles south of Geneva. Drivers James P. Brogan of Hartford and Carl D. Johnson of Samcon reported lights from an approaching truck blinded Brogan. No injuries or charges were filed.
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Geneva
Alabama
James P. Brogan
Hartford
Carl D. Johnson
Samcon
Brogan
Samson Necro Held On Liquor Charge
Jake Floellen identified by officers as the suspect was arrested in Samson on a prohibition charge. An Alcoholic Tax Unit investigator and local police said he had one half gallon of whiskey. Floellen, on probation, was fined $1009 plus court costs.
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Nero
Jake Floellen
Samson
Alcoholic Tax Unit
R. B. Phillips
Phillips
Geneva County
Davis
Neere
Philips
Fluellen
Phillins
New York Cotton Futures Close Higher on Daily Gains
New York cotton futures ended the session higher with gains of about 2.35 to 3.65 per bale from the prior close. Trading data show various contract quotes including Oct, May, and July with mixed high, low, and opening prices across different listings.
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New Orleans
Panama City Shrine Ceremonial Attracts Dothan Delegation
A large Dothan Shrines delegation is expected for the West Florida Shrine Ceremonial in Panama City hosted by the Gulf Coast Shrine Club. Activities begin at 3 a.m. with candidate reports, include a noon parade on Harrison Avenue, band concerts, a ladies tour of beaches, and evenings of dinner, ballroom, and dance at Armory and Civic Center.
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Dothan Shriners
West Floriida Shrine
Panama
Qty
Gulf Coast Shrine Club
Panama City
Armory
Dixie Sherman
Harrison Avenue
Fred Thelman
Civic Center
Morocco Temple
D. V. Durden
Livestock arrivals at eight plants across several states
Arrivals of livestock at eight major packing plants in Georgia Alabama and Florida totaled 300 cattle 200 calves and 406 hogs. Hog trading remained active with prices steady. Quotes show 180 lb plus barrows and ribs at 24 to 24.25 with some up to 24.50. weights 160-180 at 23.50-24. 140-160 at 22.50-22.75. 120-140 at 18-19. Practical price limit for 180-240 lb hogs was 25.25.
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Thomasville
SUSDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market Cattle and Hog Prices Trimmed by Slower Trade
Union Stockyards market reports slow cattle trade with 600 head salable receipts and prices mainly 8.05 to 15.25 for cows, 20.00 for medium steers, and calves 11.00 to 19.00. Hogs show steady to firm tone with 180-250 lb barrows 23.00 to 26.00, lighter weights 16.00 to 22.00, sows 18.00 to 20.00, and stags 14.00.
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Montgomery Market
Montgomery
Union Stockyards
Masonic Calendar Reports Meetings and Ceremonial Plans
Pythagoras lodge will hold a regular business meeting and work in the first degree Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the Masonic Temple. Dothan chapter to meet and work in the first degree Thursday. Dothan Shrine club plans to attend a ceremonial in Panama City Thursday.
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Pythagoras Lodge
Masonic Temple
Dothan
Dothan Shrine Club
Panama City
Revival Services Begin At Wiggin
Opening yesterday at Wiggin church near Napier Field Pastor Mallette led the revival services. He praised the singing by Wilmer Ozark and noted strong attendance. The revival continues through Friday night with daily gatherings and messages from Mallette.
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Wiggin
Wiggins Beburch
Napier Field
Pastor Mallette
Mallette
Wilmer Pa Ozark
Argentine Army Transport Crash Kills 36 near Buenos Aires
Reports say an Argentine army transport plane crashed near the E military airport just outside Buenos Aires. Official communiques mention 36 people killed after the aircraft struck telegraph wires shortly after takeoff during an air demonstration of 200 planes over the capital.
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Buenos Aires
Fir
Air Secretariat
Buenos Air
Douglas fir name confusion reveals misapplied Latin terms
The passage debates tree naming, noting the Douglas fir is not its scientific name and explaining varied labels such as Pex Taxifelia, fy hemlock with yew leaves, and Oregon pine, with multiple lumber usages and common aliases.
Natural resources include gold iron and coal
A brief note from a census style entry states that natural resources of io include gold iron and coal. It also mentions that three quarters of the 25 inhabitants are farmers.
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