Impish Glen Taylor Pranks Taft In Senate Night
Washington reporter Frederick C. Othman describes Senator Glen H. Taylor of Idaho playing a long running joke on Senator Robert A. Taft during the 80th Congress. Taylor directs pages to assemble a wall of documents as Taft and others struggle to manage the filibuster and endless speeches. The prank ends with Taft frustrated, Taylor smiling, and the Congress ending with a heavy mood, date noted as January 6, 1948.
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Frederick C.othman
Washington
Cola Drink
Lex
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate
Sen
Taft
Brien McMahon
Conn
Glen H. Taylor
Taylor
Idaho
Sen. Michard
Kings of
Les Biffle
Domo
Arthur Vandenberg
Alben W. Barkley
Ref
Democratic
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Capitol
Toothless Smile Stuns Man in San Jose Window Scene
In San Jose a woman left a dental office toothless and mouth stained with a purple pigment after a prank. She exposed her painted lips to a passerby who involuntarily exclaimed and learned the man was a stranger, adding an odd twist to the incident.
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San Jose
Calif
San Jose Mercury- Herald
Tax Amendment Education Campaign Ratified Plan
The Citizens Committee for Education campaigns to ratify the income tax amendment on August 26 under an executive committee led from Montgomery. A July 31 meeting at the Jefferson Davis Hotel in Montgomery will outline publicity programs and prove the measure funds public schools and state colleges, supports debt payment, and maintains homestead exemptions. District and county chairs across Ozark Dothan Elba Geneva Headland and other areas coordinate the statewide effort.
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Montgomery
Jefferson Davis Hotel
Douglas Brown
Ozark
Clyde Levern
Dothan
L. ¥. Dean HI
Eufaula
Henry Dorsey
Elba
Coffee County
R. (. Joiner
Dale
Luther M. Strickland
Geneva
Houston
C. F. Reynolds
Headland
Henry
Truman Widow Mara Young Buried In Kansas City
Private services for Mara Truman Young widow of President Harry S Truman were held at Forest Hill cemetery after a 17 mile funeral procession from Independence along U S Highway 71. The ceremony reflected quiet Midwestern restraint as officials and mourners paid respects at the family grave, with the President spending the day nearby.
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Missouri
White House
E. K. George
Cara
Grandview
Mara Truman
Solomon Young
Kansas City
Hasbard
John
John Truman
Wallace Graham
Jacoph Caen
Independence
Margaret
Lawmakers End Historic Session Amid Political Turmoil
The Senate approved Perlman 58 to 21 after filibustered vote fraud talks as Connally faced a rebuke. In the House, Republicans and Democrats clashed over economy, with late votes and a barbershop-style closing. Congress cut billions from Truman’s requested budget and debated living costs and rent controls.
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Connally
D-Tex
Vannenberg
R-Mich
Congress
Truman
House
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Clipping Service Aims to Protect Social Security Survivors
The Dothan Social Security office launched a clipping service to prevent loss of survivors benefits by clipping death notices from about 25 area newspapers and notifying survivors by letter to check for due benefits. Manager Harry Scott said the program helps ensure entitled individuals receive what they are owed, though many still lose money due to lack of awareness.
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Dothan Social Security Office
Harry Scott
Ietter
Scott
Capitol Dives Into Tax Amendment Debate For Teachers
The Senate backs a measure on income tax allocations to fund teachers salaries. Voters on August 26 will decide ratification. If approved, ad valorem tax relief would channel funds toward teacher pay, with expectations of salary boosts and statewide impacts debated by educators and officials. A citizens committee promotes the teachers’ appeal as education leaders push for clearer understanding.
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Senate
Lewis Hitors
Bastia Barreca
Leadina
Superatendent
A. R. Meadows
Citizens’ Committee
Three Persons Hurt In Geneva Accidents
Geneva police report two wrecks last night injuring three people. Leon Jernigan suffered a fractured arm while Jean Boswell and Edmund Blocks incurred minor cuts and bruises in a collision about 7 30 p m. Jernigan and Blocks drove the two cars. Estimated damage 750 dollars. A separate collision between Reuben Jenkins and Kenny Williams caused no injuries and about 80 dollars damage. Patrolman W H Hayes investigated the incidents.
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Geneva
Leon Jernigan
Jean Boswell
Edmund Blocks
Jernigan
Blocks
Reuben Jenkins
Enterprise
Kenny Williams
Negro
Slocomb
W. H. Hayes
Mrs Nettie Johnston of Cowarts Dies Here
Mrs Nettie Bottoms Johnston of Cowarts lifelong Houston County resident died in a Dothan hospital this morning after a short illness. A Methodist Church member aged 73, she will be buried at Ward-Wison Church cemetery with Burns Funeral Home in charge. four daughters, four sons, two sisters, a brother, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren survive.
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Nettie Bottoms Johnston
Cowarts
Houston County
Dothan
Johnston
Burns Church
Church
Ward-Wison
Ora Lee Newton
Walbridge
Ohio
Myrtis Burns
Slocomb
Willie Nowell
Columbus
Ruth Ganal
Ross Johnston
Malvern
Herbert Z. Johnston
Webb
Aubrey E. Johaston
Robert Z. Johaston
Lakeland
Fla
Mollie Roache
Mattie Tindall
Miami
Jim Bottoms
Graceville
Swimming Classes At Country Club Begin This Week
Swimming and advance swimming classes start Wednesday afternoon at Dothan County Club under Charles Beck and Miss Martha Speight. All applicants must attend first class at 3 30 p m after registration. No age limit. Courses prerequisite to junior and senior lifesaving classes.
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Dothan County Club
Charles Beck
Martha Speight
Weekend Arrests Total About Thirty in City and County
Approximately 30 persons were arrested here during the weekend by city and county officers. County records listed five arrests and city police made charges against 26. Most of the arrests were for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Pistol and Watch Stolen From Ashford Home
County officers report a Friday burglary at a house owned by F. H. Hale in Ashford. A .45 caliber pistol and a pocket watch were taken after the residence was left unlocked while residents were away.
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F. H. Hale
Ashford
Hale
Meyer testimony details and Hughes connections in 1942 case
Witness Meigg denies qualification in answer while Slack questions Hughes funding of seven lion dollars more by Hughes. Meyer reportedly back from abroad to testify and claims entertaining high officials in line of duty at Hughes press agent payments. Vouchers show fees of 50 75 and 100 dollars for New York and Hollywood companions at parties. Kaiser scheme deemed completely impossible.
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Meigg
Slack
Hughes
Meyer
J. A. Krug
Mon Wallysen
Washington
Elliott Roosevelt
New York
Hollywood
Meizs
Kaiser
New York cotton futures fall amid lower close
The New York Cotton Exchange closed with futures down between 1.05 and 1.55 per bale from the prior close across contracts from October to July. Amid the trading, Oct reached 44.540 while Dec, Mar, May and July shows varied highs and lows. Separately, estimates indicate that public eatery patrons waste 6 percent of the served food.
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New York
New Orleans
Misunderstanding clarified by head at Montgomery VA hospital
M E Head, manager of the Montgomery Veterans Administration Hospital, clarified that a veteran needing hospital care for a service connected disability may receive free hospital care and transportation at government expense, with private hospital transfer if beds are unavailable. Non service related care requires a demonstrated need, inability to pay, available government bed, self-transport unless unable, and a discharge not dishonorable, plus emergency procedures through the nearest VA hospital with proof of service.
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M. E. Head
Montgomery Veterans Administration Hospital
Veterans Administration
Head
Montgomery
Veterans Administration Office
County Service Commissioner's Office
Red Cross Chapter
Livestock arrivals steady at eight plants across several states
Livestock arrivals at eight major packing plants in Alabama Georgia Florida and adjacent states totaled 400 cattle 200 calves and 500 hogs. Hog market remained active at steady prices with bids mostly in the 24 to 25 dollar range for medium to large hogs while lighter weights sold from 18 to 22 dollars. Cattle and calves showed slower trade with mixed price levels and varied weights from 8.50 to 19.00 for calves and 11.00 to 16.00 for stockers depending on weight and grade.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery (Ap
Federal State Livestock Market News Service
Union Stock Yards
Cordes Party Sparks Questioning Over Hughes Hotel Visit
A youth named Cordes hosted a lavish party with steaks costing 80 dollars and a wine bill of 44.50 while a reporter, prompted by rumors of Howard Hughes in town, questioned Hughes at the hotel about parties tied to lawmakers. Cordes defended himself as simply seeking fun, while his father faced juvenile authorities after helping pay the bills.
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Cordes
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Hollywood
Hughess
Army
Laughing statues and Capitol workers in memory
The Capitol corridors feature bronze and marble statues of notable figures, with Will Rogers among the best loved for his enduring grin. Elevator operators, seen as ro veteers in the vast building, joke about life, saying they feel like a yo yo rather than men.
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Capitol
Congress
Will Rogers
Appointment of acting president at Auburn board meeting
The Auburn board discussed appointing an acting president to serve until a permanent successor to Dr Duncan is found and setting up a committee to recommend a name. Attending were Governor, Sen Vernon S Summerlin, S L Toomer, Probate Judge W L Parrish, and Dr Joe Davis. Summerlin and Parrish named to the executive committee to replace the late Judge Bowling and the late T D Samford.
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Duncan
Auburn
Vernon S. Summerlin
Luverne
S.L. Toomer
W. L. Parrish
Funeral for Dr L Noble Duncan at Auburn amphitheater
Dr L Noble Duncan 71 former president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute 1935 was buried after a simple service in Auburn’s amphitheater. The Rev T P Chalker officiated and called Duncan’s life a service to Alabama farm people and youth, with many officials and educators attending.
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Auburn
L Noble Duncan
Bama Polytechnic Institute
Evecate
Duncan
Alabama
Bama
James E. Folsom
A. R. Mead
Ralph Adams
University of Alabama
Good Paterson
L Brown
J. K. Whitman
L. L. Emmett Sizemore
J. C. Lo
Emil Wright
Auburn Board of Trustees
Burn Council of Deans
Exte. Service Directors
Tors
City of
City ¢ Mission of
Opelika
Governor's office weighs vacancy fill for Opelika appointee
The Governor's office declined to confirm a vacancy appointment for Opelika rep Brown and indicated no comment on the board seat. Reports have since suggested the Governor may resubmit Brown's name to fill the position.
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Opelika
Folzom
Ret Brown
Brown
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