Folsom Declares Hands Off in Alabama Senate Race
Gov designate James E Folsom says he will vote as a private citizen in Tuesday's Alabama Senate primary and has friends supporting all candidates. The contest features John Sparkman and Frank W Boykin with a field including a state senator, a cotton mill worker, and a farmer. A runoff is possible August 27 if no candidate wins a clear majority.
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James E. Felsom
John Sparkman
Folsom
Mobile
Dres
Starkman
House Democratic Chp
Huntsville
Alabama
John H. Bankhead
Sparkenin
Frank W. Boykin
Birmingham
James A. Simpson
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Balloting in Houston County to Include Paper and Machine Ballots
Balloting in Houston County will vary on Tuesday with paper ballots in Beats Three and Eight and voting machines in other areas. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Absentee totals are low, with about 68 requests, and turnout expected to be light compared with primary.
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Houston
Alabama
Bankhead
Kinsey
Cowarts
City Hall
Redlone Motors
Rent controls controversy confuses Dothan readers
In Dothan on Friday, residents discussed new rent control measures amid confusion after the old OPA rules expired. Officials noted that most complaints concerned overcharges, with about half of renters filing concerns during the transition period and under the new law.
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Dothan
W. Wilson
Tideland bill sent to Truman for signature
The tideland title bill passed the Senate 78 to 67 and goes to President Truman for signature. Critics warn it shifts oil rich lands from federal to state control, affecting defense reserves while supporters hail a clear title solution and favor Harold Ickes and Edwin Pauney as rivals position.
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Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
Truman
Sale of Influence Intrigues Probers
Washington investigations probe a reported war contract deal with a firm that did not receive the payment it offered. Mead Committee staff will check the truth of two reports while Comptroller General Warren faces a public hearing to assess possible checks on procurement. Members cite a Washington purveyor of influence and a man who offered war contracts for a fee as under scrutiny amid wider munitions inquiries.
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Houston Republican Convention Called
Houston County Republicans will hold a mass meeting at the courthouse on August 13 to elect delegates to the State convention. U.S. commissioner J. W. Dawsniry announced yesterday. Walter Deal, chairman of the Houston County Republican Executive Committee, and Ferreury Wiley Deat will preside. Delegates and three alternates will be chosen to attend the Birmingham Sale convention on August 2.
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J. W. Dawsniry
Walter Deal
Houston County
Utive
Ferreury Wiley Deat
Daggitry
Birmingham
Waves Become a Firemen Joke in Dothan
In Dothan a wave craze spreads among young men including fireman Vernon Cannon who teaches the art at a beauty parlor. He has styled waves for about 50 men, turning the gag into a profitable sideline. Pybus, another firefighter, notes his wedding gift tied to the look, and coworkers remain amused by the trend.
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Dothan
Vernon Cannon
Eva Helms
Pybus
Fire Departat
Conferees Deadlock Over Enlistees Leave Pay Plan
Congressional conferees remain deadlocked over paying veterans on leave with interest bearing government bonds. Both sides support leave pay in cash, while the Senate plan offers bond payments for five years after discharge. Conferees will resume next week to defend the bond system amid concerns of a two and one half percent yearly yield.
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Bunds
Nerelotore
100 Civilian Flyers Visit Arrives Here For Breakfast
A sighting of 10 private planes from WW aviation enthusiasts will land for a breakfast in town. The visit includes Ast Rountree from Montgomery as principal speaker at the 9 a.m. breakfast. Flyers travel from Mar apna Palma City Chipley Da Fmirk Springs Apole W Donalsonville Bainbrides Albany Headland Bufaula and more.
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Rountree
Cathar
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Jo Panema
Truman Names OPA Decontrol Board Members
President Truman named new members to the OPA decontrol board as part of the price control shift. Chairman Thompson, George Mead, Daniel Belt, and others were slated for Senate confirmation. they would decide which items to control and would be paid $12,000 annually. The nominations were sent to the Banking Committee for review.
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Movement to Hold Cotton at Forty Cents a Pound
Reported plan to hold cotton at 40 cents a pound as growers and industry leaders meet nationwide. Officials from Southern agricultural groups, including Texas and Georgia representatives, discuss OPA price controls and possible actions to resist market pressures.
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McDanvil
Texas
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Georgia
Col
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Tennessee
Fynelda
Alabama
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Altaoue
Courthouse Clock Restored Yet Times Mired In Turmoil
The courthouse clock, recently renovated, still runs off time as the four dials display different readings. The Board of Revenue faced a costly wiring effort to correct the mechanism, with plans now jockeying to align the electric drive and restore uniformity across faces.
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Byres Urges Nations To End Friction Soon
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of State Byrnes urges nations to end friction swiftly as peace conference nears. Senate Conditionally Pex reads Byrnes statement on NAC nerve. President Truman supports efforts for a fair settlement amid tensions with allies. Flight to Paris, Inverbrindcast plans noted, with further announcements expected.
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Nations Invited to Paris Peace Conference to Present Views
Diplomatic delegations from 17 nations were invited to the Paris peace talks convened by the United States United Kingdom and France. The meetings aim to draft postwar treaties shaping Europe and Asia balked by major powers. The conference includes Italy Romania Finland Hungary and Bulgaria and weighs arms limits and reparations.
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House Sets Friday For Adjournment
Washington report outlines legislative moves toward adjournment with Friday named as the target. Senate plans and party dynamics frame the session as leaders push for formalities, while voting patterns and member attendance shape prospects for final passage.
Auto Stolen Here Found In Florida
Florida State Patrol reports a stolen auto recovered locally after being found with wheel damage and traces indicating tampering. Authorities noted the vehicle was identified at a Florida location and the case is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety.
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Florida
Radio Active Water Halts Inspection Of Atomic Damage
A garbled report describes radioactive water halting an atomic damage inspection. The text references military action, naval units, and explosive, with scattered mentions of vessels, locations, and dates, rendering most details unclear. The fragmentary source preserves partial names and events without coherent narrative.
Probate Clerk Wanted To Perform Marriages
A probate clerk in the county sought authority to perform marriages and credit for duties. bizarre chatter hints at plans and ambitions involving marriage rites, personal gain, and political authority, with unclear details and broken phrasing throughout.
Lynch Probe Edges Toward Silent Town Leaders
Monrovia Ga authorities accuse locals of withholding cooperation in a lynching investigation. Major William E. Spence says leads point to unidentified suspects and race tensions recently rose as police await more information. The mob attacked J Loy Harrison near Ape Balachee River, while officials seek federal support to curb violence.
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Sewir
Russians Arrest Austrian Officials In Property Rift
Vienna reports tension over Russian efforts to claim former German property in Austria. Two assembly members and several officials were detained by Soviet allied forces, then released. no charges were filed. Other listed officials include members of the People’s Party and mid level officials in finance and administration.
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Mane Kalle Maskl
Ferdinand Priersrhhord
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Kad
Wilhele Hivenlom
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Qirar
Courthouse All Night Sing Draws Large Local Crowd
Courthouse fills for the fourth annual all night Harp Sing Con traction gathering in Haunton County. The event began at 6 pm and stretched past 4 am as hundreds joined in, with many singing groups performing. The Bathan occasion, though others exist, is believed to be the only one held here for four years.
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Haunton
Xenpel
Hinging
Alerpe
Lennon
Alabama
Gertrude Stein Dies Suddenly in Paris
Acclaimed American writer Gertrude Stein, living in Paris, died at 72 after a tumor. Doctors fought for an hour but could not revive her. She was long associated with companion Alice Tokian and born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
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Gertrude Stein
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Jobless Vets Paid $106,330 in Area
Houston County led other Wiregrass counties in unemployment compensation payments totaling 106,330 for the month. Other counties listed include Geneva 16,902 Henry 500 and pea police 6,308. The State Department of Industrial Relations report notes five Wiregrass counties received payments with Houston highest.
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