Ashford Eyes Tax Amendment and Liquor Store Appeal
Voters in Ashford weigh a planned tax amendment and a proposed liquor store as the city council and county officials seek revenue projections. The Farm Bureau faces pressure amid a statewide ballot question, while local leaders cite past straw polls and a county referendum to gauge sentiment and potential store approval.
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Ashford
Avbford
Agate
Alcohone Beverage Control Board
Atore Im Ashtara
ABC Board
Beat Ten
Beat ‘Ten
Questio
Max Bruner
Wouned
Brat ‘Fen
W. A. Wells
FR. F. Thornton
Frank Owens
Mian Henry Bruner
Len Clenasnen
Dothan
Houston County Temperance Alliance
Krounw
Montgomery
Clenasnen
Ity
Soil Conservation Budget Reduced By 80 Percent Quota
Mauston County PMA office received an order limiting soil conservation approvals to 80 percent of the 1947 quota due to budget cuts. Houston County exceeded the new limit, prompting immediate suspension of new requests as officials adjust to the reduced appropriation.
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Mauston
Production and Marketing Administration
Jesse Culbreth
Culbreth
Houston County
Washington T9
Alabama
Rouston County
P and MA
Dick Tracy Joins The Eagle Comic Strip Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the day Dick Tracy joins The Eagle's comic lineup. Tracy's group includes assistant Pat Patton, Chief Brandon, Tess Teahart, Tracy’s overseer, and Junior, his fonterman. Junior has organized the crime stoppers and readers will see them.
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Dick Tracy
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Eagle
Tracy
Pat Patton
Brandon
Tess Teahheart
Overtheart
Junior
Fonterman
Liquor Referendum Set For August 26 In Geneva County
Probate Judge P. C. Black announced that petitions requesting a liquor referendum were certified and a special election set for August 26, matching the state income tax amendment vote. More than 5,000 voters are registered in Geneva County, with about 4461 required for a referendum.
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Geneva
Black
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Welshecrss Oryig
Opening Of Lincoln's Papers Reveal Few Unknown Details
Washington (UP) — Abraham Lincoln’s papers show during the Civil War he faced at least 20 death threats and kept them in a desk pigeon-hole. The Library of Congress opened 18,350 papers to the public after Robert Todd Lincoln’s gift terms, with the collection now accessible 24 years after his death.
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Dorothy Williams Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Congrees
Ulysses &. Grant
Hie En
Army
Navy
Hie Cbmes
John Wilkes Booth
Library of Congress
Robert Todd Lincoln
United States
Enterprise and Ozark Schools Win U S Aid
The Senate passed a bill to continue federal financial aid to war-torn communities, benefiting Enterprise, Sulacauga, Talladega, Ozark, and Mobile, Alabama schools. Mobile would gain about 454,000 dollars, with overall aid totaling several million pending White House action.
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Win
Enterprise
Sulacauga
Talladegs
Ozark
Mobile
Ala
Rep. Boykin
Auburn educator Dr. Luther Duncan dies after stroke
Dr Luther Noble Duncan longtime head of Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn and former director of the State Agricultural Extension Service died yesterday after a stroke. Services set for 5 p.m. at Graves Corner amphitheater with Rev T P Chaulker officiating. He had recently felt better and had been hospitalized briefly. Governor Faleg tasued a statement expressing shock and grief at the sudden death of this noted educator and humanitarian. Funeral arrangements and page reference noted.
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Auburn
State Agricultural Extension Service
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Graves Corner
T. P. Chaulker
Auburn First Methodist Church
Monely
Drake Infiermary
James Fe
Faleam
Pr. Dimene
South
Alabama
Forrestal OK'd As Defense Secretary in Senate Fight
Turmoil marked Congress as the House and Senate debated the Defense post nomination of James Forrestal. A lopsided session adjourned past midnight, with confirmation still in doubt and a potential special session looming. The day featured partisan clashes, procedural battles, and urgent calls to finalize the Army and defense leadership.
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Senate
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Ly Uinamomone
Ina
Grantvie
Perlona
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Hote
Msdernatde
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Brewer
Goa
Alnat
Tex
Kaiki
Kern Gt
Chinatty
Sana’ S
Vandenberg
Macy
Ora
Chen
Elton
Hay Wamunguon
Trent
Masia Wiadt
Ateazaier
Defoe
Gurvey
Hbeda
Chetan Puneet
Ganate
Twati Thes
Grimes-Napier Field Reincorporation Plan Stalled
A bid by A B Killebrew to reincorporate Grimes and Napier Field stalled after a protest by Napier residents led Dale County Judge Frank O Deese to note the petition lacked a majority. Additional signatures later brought the total to 48, surpassing the county threshold. The plan would have created a full city with paved streets and essential services, but many Napier residents voiced strong opposition to joining Grimes.
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A. B. Killebrew
Grimes
Napier Field
Jean
Napier
Dale County
Frank 0. Deese
Killebrew
Deese
Grane
Wes
Jain Dermantainer
Tamia
Win ix
New
Win
Atresia
Grimea
Vickery Appointed Acting Inspector in Dothan
M S Vickery of Dothan has been named acting inspector of the Dothan station of the Alabama Highway Patrol to fill a vacancy created by T S Hutto transfer. The appointment, effective July 15, was revealed last week and will last until a permanent assignment is made.
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M.S. Vickery
Dothan
Alabama Highway Patrol
Vickery
T. S. Hutto
Vickery Tescame
Service Unification Bill Signed Into Law Forrestal Headed Unification
President signed the service unification bill into law amid wartime activity. Forrestal was named chief of the new unification effort and tasked with coordinating defense departments. The action follows expected moves by the executive branch as Congress convened and adjourned.
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Forrestal
Truman OKs Leave Bond Cashing Bill
The president signs a bill allowing veterans to cash leave bonds earned during service. The new law lets up to two veterans hold five year bonds for cash at any time after September, with bonds possibly pledged at banks.
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Eratis
Titan
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Jin Bunds
Senate approves marketing quotas for peanut growers
Washington AP reports the Senate backed peanut marketing quotas to restrict production and stabilize prices. Proponents say quotas curb surpluses and raise farm income, with penalties for violations and a staged rollout to policy enforcement.
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Senate
Mother of President Dies In Sleep At 94
The mother of the president, Martha Killen, died in her sleep at age 94 in Sandview on May CE. The report describes the presidential plane and hospital scenes as family members gathered, with the president at a ceremony and the Sacred Cow aircraft noted in transit. The obituary chronicles her life, family ties, and the public response as funeral plans are prepared.
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T Truman Ines
Martha Big Teuntan Tabovey Nother
United States
Thor
Grandview
Ham Melnick
Martha Killen
Traman
Eather
Warann
Wealthy Georgian W C Bradley dies in Columbus
W C Bradley 84 prominent Georgia industrialist dies after a heart attack at his Columbus home yesterday following a meal. Funeral services set for 4 p m today at the residence. Bradley built a vast textile and investment empire with Ernest Woodruff and later served as director or chairman in several firms including Central of Georgia and Eagle and Phenix.
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Columbus
Columnus
Bradly
Ydie
Bradley
Reai
Acruel
Ernest Woortrutt
Princeypils
Cora Cola Company
Asa G. Cunder
Wandnif
Dole Lary Fronthin
Columbus Manufarning Company
Solt
Weal Point Maratarturing Company
Hagle & Phenke
Congress Shies From Paying Civil War Horse Claims
Hal Boyles column discusses lawmakers reluctance to fund civil war horse relief payments. He notes Senate and House factions and the shift of many claims to federal revenue panels. The piece reflects postwar pension debates and the burden on taxpayers for veteran and horse-related costs.
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Retton
Hal Boyle
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