Geneva Principal Resigns for Carbon High Job
Geneva special report states Dr. J. F. Austin resigns as principal of Geneva High School after four years to accept the principalship at Carbon High School in Walker County. He came to Geneva from Jacksonville State Teachers College. Board of Education has not announced a replacement.
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Geneva
J. F. Austin
Geeva High School
Carbon HS
Walker County
Austin
Geneva High
Jacksonville State Teachers College
Board of Education
Howard Grove Plans Homecoming Program
Homecoming Day will be observed at Howard Grove Church Sunday July 28 with a luncheon on the church grounds at noon. All members and former pastors are invited. The present pastor is the Rev H L Catherett.
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Howard Grove
Todd
H. L. Catherett
Engineers Extend St. Andrews Bay Study Review
MOBILE AP The Mobile District Army Engineers extended the submission deadline for the St. Andrews Bay Panama City Florida channel improvement study to October. The extension delays the original July 1 due date as engineers assess beach erosion effects and plan to forward the completed district report to the chief of engineers in Washington through Atlanta.
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Mobile
St. Andrews Bay
Panama City
Fla
Mobile District Army
Atlanta
Woetington
Calhoun Etowah Vote On Liquor
Intensive campaigns by wet and dry forces in Calhoun and Etowah counties climaxed as residents voted on lifting bans on alcoholic beverage sales. Turnout was heavy with forecasts of decisive results.
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Associated Press
Calhoun
Etowah
Randolph County
Pythagoras Lodge Plans Regular Meeting Tonight
The Pythagoras Masonic Lodge holds its regular meeting tonight at the temple. Worshipful Master Jim Franks urged all members to be present.
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Pythagoras Masonic Lodge
Masonic Temple
Jim Franks
Motor industry output in 1939 war buildup noted
From Sept 1 1939 until the war’s onset the motor track industry produced 2 400 000 tractors and military vehicles. This output valued at 8 600 000 dollars reflects the era’s industrial surge and strategic mobilization.
Hendley Announces Tonight Topics At Tent Revival
Rev Jesse Hendley leads city wide revival at Young junior high with sermon The Second Death of People Who Die Twice drawn from Hebrews 9 27 He says unless a tidal wave of sin is stopped America is doomed Tonight his topic is Images of Sin Is Death The Dothan branch National Laymen's Association sponsors event Ben Clandinen urges attendance despite bad weather noting the tent is waterproof and comfortable
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America
Jesse Hendley
Young Junior High School
Dothan
National Laymen's Association
Ben Clandinen
Negro Under Bond On Check Charge
Robert J. Oates, a Negro of 712 Burdeshaw Street, was released on bond after arrest on a warrant alleging he passed a worthless check drawn on a Dothan bank. The warrant, sworn by W. D. Skipper, claims Oates had insufficient funds. The warrant was served by J. T. Casey, chief deputy sheriff.
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Robert J. Oates
Burdeshaw Street
W. D. Skipper
Oates
J. T. Casey
Compromise OPA revival moves toward Truman signature
Congress okays a compromise restoring OPA powers with rent controls and price measures. A three member board may lift or adjust ceilings on meat dairy and other foods by August 20. If revived, OPA must set price levels to offset cost increases and ensure fair enforcement.
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House
Senate
Truman
Spence
D-Ky
Souse Banking Committee
OPA
Capitol Hill
Paul Porter
QPA
Conference Committee
White House
Commerce Department
Pistol Charge Arrest in Dothan
Clarence Stanley of Dothan Nepro was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit and arrested by City Policemen Hilson and Garrett yesterday. He was released on bond.
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Charyed
Clarence Stanley
Dothan Nepro
Hilson and
Garrett
Pin Worms Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts PW tablets containing gentian violet from Dr D. Jayne and Son to treat pinworm infections in children and adults. It claims a simple dose regimen, urging readers to consult a doctor and purchase the product for relief.
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Dr. D. Jayne & Son
Prospects Boost Grain Crop Amid Uncertain Price Controls
Based on two weeks ago projections, the figures show an indicated grain crop improvement of about 148 million bushels and wheat up by 42 million bushels. With OPA policy unsettled, Agriculture Department officials say no relief purchases decision yet. If grain price controls resume soon, set aside for government buying could be reinstated and purchases made at ceiling price. if controls stay off, no set-aside and open-market buying likely.
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OPA
Agriculture Department
Palestine blast spurs memorials and tense mood
The report notes 12 senior British officers missing with kin notifications pending. Palestine civil service workers plan a 15 minute noon memorial for blast victims as curfew ends. The Palestine Post names Arabs and Jews killed, drawing Zionist and Jewish Agency horror. High commissioner Cunningham travels from London to consult with Barker and Dempsey amid calls to seize the hotel and protect records.
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Government
Palestine Civil Service
All Palestine
Palestine Post
Post
Jewish Agency
Alan Cunningham
Palestine
London
Evelyn Barker
Cunningham
Cairo
Miles C. Dempsey
Middle East
Barker
Ives and Proverty
Bolivia revolution reshapes government amid unrest
Eight officials ousted, new provisional government led by university professors and labor revolutionists promises elections and restored civil liberties. Army units under Col. Victor Alarcon obey the new regime as stores reopen and looting declines.
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Cochabamba
Santa Cruz
Oruro
Jat
Victor Alarcon
la Paz
Petor Guillen
Ya Paz
Lawmakers Clash Over Atomic Control Commission
A large fragment discusses House and Senate proposals on atomic control, civilian versus military leadership, and personnel rules. Oak Ridge scientists claim the Army lacks atomic know how, warning that driving scientists away would erase critical knowledge and affect national security.
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U.S
House
Atomic Control Commission
Applicwon Division
Senate
Oak Ridge Association
Tumanrad
New Orleans Cotton Market Open and Close Report
Open and close figures for New Orleans Cotton futures on Oct 3 show mixed activity across contracts. Key entries include Dec and Mar positions with notable price ranges and spreads indicating fluctuating trading sentiment.
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New Orleans
Dr James Grow X Ray Lab Neurocalometer Ad Ad
An advertisement for Dr James Grow featuring the X Ray Laboratory and Neurocalometer aimed at chiropractic efficiency. Includes address at 102 U. S. OaevSeprs Roshuck Building and telephone THONE 2955.
Tompkins Discusses U S Loan To Britain Rotary Talk
Oscar L. Tompkins spoke on the three billion dollar loan to Britain approved by Congress at the Rotary Club meeting yesterday. Rotarian Arthur Ussery introduced the speaker. In Montgomery for the District meeting were Bob Ward Harry Hall and Horace McAlily with guests Bill Clements of Montgomery Tom Fowler of Columbus Ga and James J. Stockard ACL train master.
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Britain
Congress
Oscar L. Tompkins
Rotary Club
Arthur Ussery
Bob Ward
Harry Hall
Horace McAlily
Montgomery
Rotary District
Bill Clements
Tom Fowler
Columbus
James J. Stockard
ACL
Truman Plans Aug 6 Primary Trip to Missouri
President Truman will depart at 8 a.m. August 3 for Missouri to vote in the Democratic primary and will return to Washington immediately after voting on August 6 at Independence. No speech was scheduled during the trip.
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Washington
Truman
Missouri
White House
Independence
Charles G. Ross
Police Seek Owner of Stolen Brown Bicycle
Police today sought the owner of a boy's bicycle found abandoned yesterday. Brown paint suggested a nonoriginal color, and records show no stolen bicycle matching this serial number. Anyone with information should contact the police. Kyle Howard identified another bicycle impounded after it was abandoned by a man they sought to question in a separate case.
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Eddie Kelley
Kyle Howard
May defers to testify as war profits probe widens
The House Military Affairs Committee presses for Rep. May to answer questions about calls in 1942 between Dickstein's New York office and Washington munitions executives. May cites legislative duties and hints at a date set to suit him, while the panel widens its inquiry to Maj. Gen. Alden T. Waitt and the Chemical Warfare Service amid disputes over a committee-reported whiteward ward.
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Washington
Dickstein
New York
Murray Garsson
Joe Freeman
Rep
May
D-by
Mead
D-Ny
Ferguson
Rmich
House
Congress
Nmiy
Mead Committee
Alden T. Waitt
Chemial Warfare Service
Waitt
War Department
Whiteward
Department
Munitions Grein
Chemical Warfare Service
Barfield Arrested on Liquor Charge in Do Than
Burnice Barfield of Do than was arrested yesterday on a charge of possessing liquor with unpaid tax. He was later released on bond. Deputy Sheriff J T Casey made the arrest.
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Burnice Barfield
Dothan
J. T. Casey
Justice Black's Son Gets Highway Ticket
WINSTED Conn UP A young man named Merling Foster Black 21 of South Lee Alexandria faced town court on a traffic charge Chief William Mulcahy said. Black said his father Justice Black wished to avoid publicity. He was arrested after his car allegedly cut in front of another vehicle. He is a student at Taconic School in Salisbury.
Three Candidates Report Expenses in Alabama Race
Three U S Senate hopefuls and Dr. Austin R Meadows unopposed for Democratic nomination filed pre election expense statements with the Secretary of State. James H Simpson listed 2 expenditures totaling 1261 dollars, Frank W Boykin reported 3614 dollars, Thomas H Maxwell 347 dollars, and Meadows 1850 dollars in total. Candidates for the U S Senate may spend up to 10000 dollars under Alabama law.
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Montgomery
Ala
Austin R. Meadows
Secretary of State
Sibyl
James H. Simpson
Birmingham
U. S. Senate
Frank Vv’. Boykin
Thomas H. Maxwell
Tuscaloosa
Meadows
Enlistees Can Get Family Allowances in Army
Major Joseph R. Pickett of the Dothan Army Recruiting Station says family allotments remain available to regular Army enlistees. He notes a Wiregrass misconception that July 1 ended these benefits is false. Allotments, guaranteed through the emergency duration plus six months, total $50 for a wife, $30 per child, and $20 for each additional child, or $100 for a wife and two children.
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Joseph R. Pickett
Dothan Army
Pickett
Cndh
Dummits Indictment Targets KKK Across Nation
Attorney General charges the Ku Klux Klan with persecuting citizens by race color religion and origin and inciting hatred. He calls the group lawless and seditious with Nazi tendency aiming to sow division among U S citizens and the commonwealth.
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Dummit
KKK
Lexington
Princeton
Klan
U. S
Commonwealth
Alabama State Guard Camp Details and Leadership
The narrative describes a state emergency context with Col Shenly remaining active after work hours. It notes daily fishing and swimming activities, evenings showing motion pictures, and a camp led by Brig. Gen. George T Cleere with staff including Lt. Cul Ro Gibson and Capt. Ruxford Sartain. Facilities limit training to one third of the force, forcing staggered bivouacs among regiments.
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Shenly
Hall
Sheath
Cul Ro Gibson
Tre
R. O. Burd Dothan
Ruxford Sartain
Troy
George T Cleere
Adjutant General of
Alabama
Montgomery
Fort Garines
Florida University Adds Religion Department
The University of Florida in Gainesville has established a religion department within its college of arts and sciences. Dr. Delton L. Scudder, formerly at Wesleyan University, is named head and will supervise all religious activities on campus.
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Gainesville, Fla
University of Florida
Delton L. Scudder
Wesleyan University
Cemetery Work Day at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church
A cemetery working is planned at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church on Thursday in Malvern. All interested persons are asked to bring the necessary tools.
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Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church
Wear Malvern
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