Gas Tax Rebate Up To Governor After Act Passes
Alabama lawmakers move to override a potential veto as the gas tax rebate bill advances. The Senate passes the measure 22 to 4 with amendments defeated. governor’s line stands a chance with 32 days left to act. Proponents tout refunds up to 375 yearly, while opponents warn of economic impact on farm and other gasoline use. The measure includes proposed tractor meter refunds and exemptions, linking to property valuations and wartime veteran provisions.
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Montgomeny
James B. Halaam
Alabama
Othe
Aix Cent
Senate
Falyem
Howte Pasanya
C. B. Harvay
Blount County
Folsom
Ds Hite Chince
Samson Man And Son Killed In Collision
Four persons died in a collision south of the city near Lakeland. The wreck involved an auto striking a crossing train between the engine and the first car. Relatives identified the deceased as Robert Oxburn and his wife Theresa of Lake Alfred, with other victims including Fred Wallan Waldo of Sarasnit and Tiernace Dye of nearby Lake. Wreckage stretched about 310 yards, and the survivor mentioned was Wilson’s wife.
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Tames
Teers
Amates
Lakeland
Tiernace
Robert Oxburn
Ther
Lake Alefred
Wallan
Waldo
Sarasnit
Ala
Mur
Amcipal Hospital
Alego
Wilson
State Court Refuses To Impeach Baggett
The State Supreme Court upheld a decision denying impeachment proceedings against Baggett. The nine surviving witnesses and five-day hearing centered on accusations involving Deputy Fitzpatrick and alleged county bootleggers. Baggett testified he discharged Fitzpatrick after learning of rumors of dealings with bootleggers, while some witnesses claimed payments were made related to Fitzpatrick.
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Baggett
Mortgonery Sau
Walkex
Fitzpatrick
Fite Telek
Boots
Eclividler
One Smith Gives Up One Goes To Florida
Two fugitives in a Gulf beach hotel robbery case faced extradition in Mowning County court after a tense morning. Smith from Samson surrendered, ending a weeklong search, while another Smith from Botha won a two week continuance. A Geneva man, James Neal Driver, remains jailed on the same charge. Details include a prior burglary, a shooting, and a Veterans of Foreign Wars club burglary linked to the case.
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Joe Campbell
Florida
Smith
Runsell
Samson
Mowning County
Gulf Beach
Panam
Wien
Ana J
Jonny Hay Smith
Thcn
Charaing
Sheutt
J. Wall Cameron
Bia
Geveva County
Fox Dastt
Luck Smith
Givn
Sifi
Mavis
I Estradition
Jeharios
Veterans of
Ir Gn Wars Club
State trade school funding bill faces 183000 shortfall
The measure, sponsored by Senate leaders, aims to complete a state trade school project. Officials say additional funds are needed to finish construction and equip the facility as planned. Supporters urge prompt approval to avoid delays and ensure timely opening.
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Bill
Blake
Trang School
Nupwr
AKR Meulogs
Senate
Soilars
Henry
Macim Abe Patvenan
Lee Ai
Sinalava Seth
Legislature Ready To Battle On Softball Field
The Alabama Legislature readies a friendly softball game between the House and Senate with Gov. James KE. The event, planned as a prel iminary to the Montgomery Meridian baseball game, is scheduled for August 3 and aims to benefit a local hospital.
Court Records Impounded After Audit By Judge
Calton County records seized by order of Circuit Judge amid audit review. State examiner Keener of Auburn and Sparkman of Birmingham prepared a 400 page report, with final findings due within 10 to 14 days. Impounded volumes include minutes books ledgers and miscellaneous reports.
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Clanton F Pi
Calton County
Keener
Auburn
Roland Spmkeyan
Birmingham
Sparkman
Builtin gadgets craze changes view of items
HAL BOYLE notes a trend toward guaranteed multi features across products from bras to erasers as customers demand added functions. He cites perfumes in blouses and car gadgets reflecting a shift where objects are expected to serve multiple roles beyond their core use.
Churchill Attacks Labour as Bunglers Bring Chaos to Britain
Winston Churchill warned the Labour government threatens Britain and other nations with chaos and communism. He called the party’s policies as flawed as Communist doctrines, urging voters to reject what he termed a dangerous socialist experiment. Attlee and Morrison countered, labeling the Conservative platform dishonest and vague.
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Wolverhampton
England
Winston Churchill
Britain
Churchill
Labor Party
Tibetia
Ead
Brian
Chureha
Clement R. Alt Jee
Labor Paty
Hebert Morrison
Dirham
Clement R Attree
Attlee
London
Hite
Herbert Morrison
Morrison
Reduction In Arms Asked As Aid Plan Message Set
Senator Arthur Vandenberg urged a flexible arms reduction program tied to a broader aid plan for Europe. He proposed $59,807,000 for emergency use and $195,000,000 to stimulate armament production, seeking UN support and a strengthened NATO, while warning Congress against long term commitments. He pressed President Truman to reemphasize goals of UN strength and a General Conference to revise the UN charter.
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Wasilington
Arthurs Ho Vandenberg
Mucho
Truman
United Nations
Congress
Ams
Europe
Vandenberg
Jon Dhe & KN
Senate
Republican Foreign Policr
Truian
Wardenberg
Wrie
Michigan Senate
Vandenbors
Sp. Trsenay
United
Lehman Defends Mrs Roosevelt Amid Cardinal Spellman Attack
Governor Lehman of New York, a longtime friend of the Roosevelts, defended Eleanor Roosevelt against Cardinal Spellman’s accusation of anti Catholic prejudice. He said Americans must freely express views on public issues without being accused of bias and urged unity in Democratic politics as he weighs a U.S. Senate run.
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Lake Placid
Herbert H. Lenmar
Eleanor Roozevelt
Frances Cardinal Spelman
Lehman
Roosevelt
Rooosevelt
Cardinal Spellman
Jie
Spellman
New York
Doles Aren’t Wanted by Farmers Rallying in Henry County
In Headland, 1500 attendees heard B El Mate of the Farm Bureau argue against Brannan Plan farm subsidies. Hale of the Alabama Forest Producers Association blasted the measure as socialism, urging farmers to reject government doles and support the current farm program. The piece notes the rally and a barbecue, with a pointer to continue on page 2.
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ED Driggers
Brannanarm
B. el Mate
Henry County
Farn Bureau
Hale
Alabamia Forest Producers Association
Ths
Farm Fureau Organiation
Alabama
Doles
STATE WILL TAKE A HAND Calhoun Says Tax For Hospital Won't Be Collected This Year
County leader Calhoun announced no tax collection for the county hospital this October due to the need for a property re assessment. Plans for an August 3 meeting set up an 18 member hospital committee with seats from each beat and city appointees. The Houston County Hospital Association would apply for federal and state funds with a three way funding plan involving the county, Federal government, and the state. The committee will be approved by Attorney General Carmichael before certification by the Secretary of State. Citizens may attend the August meeting to express views.
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Houston County
W. Ferry Calhoun
Calhoun
Board of Revenue
City Contis
Sionery
Dulhan
Snanty
A. A. Carmichael
Secretary of State
Comminger Amon
Uh Incorporation
Houston County Hospital Association
State Board of Education
Pea
Houston Farmer Sees Two Rattlesnakes Near Farm
In Columbia Willis Cochran Pulled weeds among peanut plants when a rattlesnake struck distance. He crushed the head with a rock and later spotted another reptile on a rafter. He retrieved a rifle to deal with the second rat snake nearby.
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Columbia
Willis Cochran Coumbis
Cochran
Priests Warned Over Czech Politics Campaign
In Prague a Catholic circular warned Czechoslovak priests that the state will launch an all out bid to enlist churchmen in a government backed action. It instructs priests to burn the circular after reading and cautions against signing papers that could be exploited. More churchmen may face threats from the national committee with reprisals against congregations if Vatican excommunications of Communists are attempted.
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Prague
Grevhoslovakia
National Committee
Vatican
Deeres
Klan Leader Promised Records After Bond Release
Roland Dopson reports on William Morris, a Ku Klux Klan leader jailed for contempt, who accepted a chance to produce records and was released on bond. The case followed missing Klan files reported stolen from his home, with Morris threatening the burglars while his wife alerted authorities. The judge, hospitalized with pneumonia, may recall the grand jury to hear Morris’s progress.
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Roland Dopson
Birmingham
William Mugh Morris
Alavarya Ku Klan Klan
Eseterday
Kia
Morris
Robert Je Wheeler
Wheeler
Jefferson County
Centre City Council Seeks New Fire Engine After Breakdown
Centre fires department sent its truck to Gaylesville to battle a store blaze causing over $40,000 in damage. The engine broke down near Cedar Bluff, prompting the council to reconvene in a special session to consider a replacement engine for Centre.
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Centre City
Barden fears aid clash may halt education bill passage
Washington reports Rep. Graham A Barden warned religious controversy could slow approval of a 330000000 federal education aid program. He opposes using federal tax money for private and parochial schools, while a Senate plan shares funds for public schooling and child health.
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Washington
Graham A. Barden
Congress
Barden Iz
Senate
Barden
New Bern
N.C
Eleanor Roosevelt
Francis Cardinal Spelities
New York
Roosevelt
Catholis
Supreme Court
Child Heart
Coplon Maintains Innocence Amid FBI Shadowing Claims
Judith Coplon, 28, said she believes any FBI agents following her would find life dull and that she no longer fears being tailed. Convicted of passing secret Justice Department documents to Valentin Gubitchev, she faces appeals and another espionage trial, with bail posted at 20,000 dollars. She lives in Brooklyn and shops for her mother, while remaining unfazed by public attention.
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Ulaike
Abe
Miss Copton
Sup
Barnard Coflys
Washington
Justice Department
Valentin A. Gublichev
United Nations
Gubitchev
Miss Coplon
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