Napier Residents Plan Community Club Meeting
Napier Field residents are urged to attend a chapel gathering tonight at 7:30 to start a Napier Community Club. Led by J R Phipps and R A Dowling Jr with Arthur Johnson of the Dothan Chamber aiding, the drive seeks local unity, committees, and service club organization for shared improvements and growth.
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Napier Field
Field’s
J. R. Phipps
R. A. Dowling, Jr
Arthur Johnson
Dothan
Grimes
Ang
Ingg
Ics
Dowling
Johnson
Napier
Cy Phipps
Fendixa
ATU Seizes 767 Stills in Alabama Fiscal Year
Alcohol Tax Unit reports 767 stills seized with capacity for 275 925 gallons of whiskey in Alabama for the year ending June 30 1947. More than 4 000 gallons of spirits and 233 574 gallons of mash were taken 852 arrests were made and 114 vehicles confiscated. Property forfeited valued at 91741 with 50587 not destroyed. 598 persons faced cases. Average per investigator was 26 stills 29 arrests and four vehicles.
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Alcoholic Tax Unit
Alabama
ATU
Dutch Capture Rich Sumatra Coal Field Advances in Java War
Dutch forces report sweeping gains in Eastern Sumatra including the intact capture of coal regions 100 miles from Palembang. They seize Boekit Assam mines and Bat eradja town, advance toward Sekajoe, and push toward West Java coastal areas near Cheribon and Tegal.
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Batavia
Java
Sumatra
Palembang
Netherlands Navy
Cheribon
Probosinggo
Banjoewangi
Batoeradja
Palembag
South Sumatra
Sekajoe
Pad
Pigatengan
Bandocing
Jogjakarta
Srat
Lamadjang
Banedoengz
Patabochanra
Tue
Pengalengan
West Java
Tegal
Cahien
Private firm surveys Dothan for natural gas system
Paul Mayne of a private engineering company conducts a city wide survey in Dothan to assess needs for a natural gas system. The city owes no obligation unless it chooses to install based on the study. The firm recently completed Atmore and is working in Brewton.
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Dothan
Mayne
Atmore
Brewton
Important Decision Due On Balkan Issue
A consensus of delegates indicates a far-reaching decision may come tomorrow on the Balkan problem. The United Nations Security Council meets at 3 p.m. and a vote is expected by tomorrow or Thursday on an American proposal to set up an international watch-dog commission over the Balkans. The move follows a weeks-long U.S.-Russia dispute brought by Greece.
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Russia
United States
Balkan
Greece
Case of Diphtheria Reported in County
Houston County reports its first diphtheria case this year to the health department. Dr. W. T. Burkett, the county health officer, said the patient is a white child living near Gordon.
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Houston County
W. T. Burkett
Gordon
Florida War Bride Shielded in Shooting Death of Soldier Husband
English war bride Margaret Irene Poland awaiting charges in Okaloosa County Jail after the fatal shooting of her 21 year old husband Staff Sergeant Graydon Poland. Local Florida residents and Douglas Isle of Man townsfolk have raised funds for her defense with Philip O Beall Jr retained as counsel. The 15 month old child was sent to relatives after the incident outside a Fort Walton nightclub.
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Fort Walton
Fla
Okaloosa
Philip O. Beall
Pensacola
Margaret Irene Poland
London
Douglas
Isle of Man
Graydon Poland
Poland
Tormpkineville
Legislators Await Court Ruling On Tractor Tax Refund
In Montgomery the Senate and House recess, with the State Supreme Court weighing the constitutionality of a Senate approved 3 cent tractor gasoline tax refund. Senator James B. Allen of Etowah contends revenue bills must originate in the House. Opponents warn of cost to the state. supporters say revenue will rise.
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James B. Allen
Etowah County
Allen
Supreme Court
Draughon Acting API Head Until President Named
The Alabama Polytechnic Institute board designates Ralph B. Draughon to act as executive officer during the absence of President J N Duncan. A full board meeting set for August II will choose an acting president, with Draughon serving until then.
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James E. Folsom
Trustex
Crum
Aged farmer wounds Talladega officers during arrest attempt
In Eastaboga Alabama a 74 year old farmer Roy Angle barricaded himself and shot Sheriff Earl Howell and Chief Deputy Al Lukey when officers tried to serve a warrant on abusive language. Wounded deputies were treated at Talladega Hospital as a posse scoured nearby woods and Angle’s cornfield home for him.
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Eastaboga
Ala
Earl Howell
Talladega
Angle
H. L. Gatlin
Lincoln
Howell
Lakey
Gatlin
Fastabega
Funeral for Mrs Truman Held in Missouri Cottage
Private service attended by close family in Grandview Missouri for Mrs Martha Truman mother of President Truman. Pastor Welbern Bogaian led the brief ceremony in a rustic farmhouse setting with scripture readings and prayers.
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Truman
Missouri
Grandview
Mobile
Trumato
Odicean
Dia Hoether
Serviers
Martha Be Trasman
Welbern Bogaian
Grandview Baptist Church
Corfort Bonauin
Transcotticce
Seatau
Congress Quits Early in Stormy Sunday Session
The 80th Congress faced a volatile day as a stormy Sunday session broke up without consensus on key issues. Senate clashes over probes and House debates delayed action while political maneuvering over appointments and investigations dominated the scene.
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Congress
Douglas B. Cornell
Wastlington
White House
Ecads
Tituman
Republian
Senate
Weis Merbers
Apo
Armetsea
Wassora
World Baptists Open Congress Tomorrow
World Baptists from 45 nations gather in Copenhagen for the congress of the World Alliance with a focus on international relations and a Christian view of the United Nations. About 9000 Baptists are expected to attend. Joseph Martin Dawson of Washington is to speak on public affairs at the United Nations.
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Copenhagen
Opeganare
Allience
Aes
Joseph Martin Dawson
Washington
United Nations
Washington's G Gals Trimmed as Budget Slashes Jobs
Hal Boyle notes budget cuts shrink Washington government female workforce from about 95 000 of 215 000. Some women depart for home or marry while others receive dismissal notices. Public documents shift to pre dawn access and references to past presidents are recalled through anecdotes.
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Washington
Capitol
Uncle Sam
End of Sugar Rationing Leaves Prices Controlled
The Agriculture Department announced the end of sugar rationing due to funding shortages while price controls on sugar purchases remain. Orders restricting rationing are lifted but enforcement continues on price and allocation rules, with new measures and deadlines outlined to ensure continued supply.
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Washington
APD
Agrieulture Department
Leslee
Peregne
Morin
Cere Reese
Viitas
Headland Escapee Nabbed In Atlanta
An escapee from Headland prison was captured in Atlanta by detectives on Friday. Authorities say George Whearty of Jefferson County sent a car and a day to collect funds under false pretenses after a trip to Atlanta. The suspect is in custody following the chase and is linked to prior Headland activity.
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Atiarta
Senunbher Carter
McClenny
Tod He
George Wo Etey
Detferson County
Rules
Atlanta
Jaut Friday
Supt
S. D. Bosveil
Hughes Under Senate Probe on Wartime Aircraft Plans
Senate investigators hear testimony about Henry J Kaiser and Howard Hughes plans to build massive flying boats to counter U boats. Donald M Nelson cited as chiefly responsible for approving the scheme, with connections to the Roosevelt White House and wartime policy.
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Ann Hicks
John L. Steele
Washington
WPB
Donald M. Nelson
Henry J. Kaiser
Mammoth Flying Boats
Merrill Co Moiys
War Production Board
Aircraft Division
Mr. Kaiser
White House
Roosevelt
Meigs
Senate
Sini
Kaiser
Howard Hughes
Geersuien
Ahipa
Katver Cathe
Melex
Brady
Armyo- Navy
Treaster Joti
Wo Snyder Chen Ao
Janta Corporation
Nelson
Hartford Man Beaten and Savings Stolen in Guilford Robbery
Crime investigators report a Hartford man was assaulted and robbed of about $900 from a money belt left on his person. The suspect entered the residence Saturday night in Guilford and forcibly took the belt before fleeing. Geneva County officers are pursuing leads.
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Guilford
Hartford
J.P Burton
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Friediv
Cruifford
A. Ander
Geneva County
Sergeant Folger Killed in Headland Jeep Crash on Leave
Sergeant Kenneth N Folger 27 of Headland died in a Headland area jeep crash after a vehicle attempt. Folger, on leave from Davis-Monthan Field Pinalson Ariz, was on US 84 Headland when a jeep driven by Jamen W Clemmons left the highway. He is survived by Virginia Arta Folger, a widow, and two children David Warren and Sisley. Burial with military honors planned at Headland Church Cemetery.
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Kenneth N. Folger
Neadland
Dothan Hopital
Headland
US 8
Jamen Weeley Clemmons
Folger
Mooneyham
T. J. Brooke
Virgina Arta Folger
David Warren
Sisley
Hersland Bapteat
Roby J. Lee
M. A. Weat
Noes
Davis Morton Field
Puceon
Ariz
Fireman Dalton Mills Home Damaged In Madison Fire
A blaze at Fireman Dalton Mills home on Fat Sina Street in Deotinn caused considerable damage to two rooms and furniture. Mills stated the fire started unknown hours before the 1 pm alarm and he was not home at the time.
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Deotinn
Dalton Mills
Fat Sina Street
Milla
Mills
Youth Pretends To Be Howard Hughes Son In Chicago
A Chicago youth claimed to be Howard Hughes’ son and seduced a hotel to provide a $404 daily penthouse for a lavish weekend. The 16 year old, identified at Schurz High School, rented a private limousine and gathered friends in the suite, citing “my rich grandmother” as funds.
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Chicago
Glen Cordes
Howard Plaghes
Glen
Cordes
Contintental
Hughes’ Son
Howard Hughes
Schurz High School
John Nalenzy
William Krueger
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