Boswell Admits Leaves Given Privileges to Convicts
AP reports Montcomnan state Friday that Viceroy Bosweyl admitted granting special privileges to two prisoners under pressure from higher authorities. He testified before a legislative investigating committee that no one told him to disclose the favors, and he acknowledged it was bad practice. The committee pressed for details on the prisoners and the privileges, and Boswell cited next in his prior statements. Controversy grew as witnesses described the related actions and the response of Home Wiles and others.
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Montcomnan
Piork Bosweyl
Hheter A
Boxwril
Brawell Gla
Anas
Brixen
Anouel
Bessemer
Uneme
Miner
Dougliter
Leman Ali Edwards
Vivens Faw
Edwards
tGmorthold Sandee Ee
W. H. Sessions
Ine Stadium Grill
Vitee
Sessions
Jack
Mavsmen
Ash
Virne
Sandra Lee
Walt
Viree
Robbery and assault suspect drivers bond set
Authorities set $1500 bonds for three suspects after a robbery and assault case near Gorey On sphere frrith of Sanwken. Deputies pursued a vehicle along Holt road at 91 80 miles per hour. Lawyers and officials listed, with details of charges including robbery and assault with intent to commit murder.
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Alvin
Ray Conets
Fla
Bayer
Milchinson
Ponce
de Calford
Geneva
Gilbert
Tobney Moreen Speers
Amos Speen
State May Maintain Main and Oates Streets
Alabama lawmakers discuss two street aid bills to fund state maintenance of Main and Oates Streets in Dotann. One bill would require the Highway Department to repair and maintain all connecting highways and roads, saving municipalities about 2,000,000. Senator Guy Hardwick is praised for supporting the measure. The second bill would require the state to pay full costs of right of way for highway access.
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Otieinty
Dotaan
House
Senate
Alabama
To Highway Department
Vfficinls
Guy Hardwiek
Irgislaire Shiaenna
State Law Changes Inferior Court Name
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss changes to an inferior court name and a Houston law judge. The text references a clerk, court actions, and mentions criminal cases, inclining toward paraphrased notes of judicial changes and possible felony considerations.
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Tafering Coy
Hanaton
Uoty Har
Erin Houston Liwid
Roy
Mili
Mat Altuwange
Asin
Justifiable Death Verdict in Negro Rape Case
A Florida jury ruled the death of a Black man justifiable after he was shot while unlawfully armed during a struggle after a rape incident. Witnesses, including witnesses to the shooting, testified to the events leading to the fatal shooting as the gunman resisted arrest. The coroner’s duty and the subsequent verdict sparked discussion amid community tension.
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Barbara Lanastreet
Madison
Fla
Sit Yan
Ernest Thomas
Plateil
Shady Grove
Lenysens
Thor
Lake County
Andrews
Ro Movin
Percy
Fin
Thomas
BE. H, Mugan
Live Vai
Henry Croce
Malls
Oywnwriff's
Domulives
Sheeily Simmit Moore
Marl
San
Wfid
Wihve Panlgett
Wag
Seateniy
Wade Mdomtic
Mowre
Moore
Eniy
Carnegie Group Offers Three Houses For Safe In Capital
In Washington a housing sale advertises three houses for safe purposes near Blair House the Truman residence. One property occupied by the Cannuyahi Went for International Peace is offered with an asking price of 754000 dollars.
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Carnegie Group
Washington
Prom— Feu
Vis
Blair House
Records Loss Brings Morris Back To Jury
Birmingham AF informs that Klan leader William Hugh Morris was summoned to explain why he did not produce Klan records for the Grand Jury. He claimed the files were stolen July 20 and said he would hand them to the jury if found. Morris had spent days jailed for prior defiance and cited a State Supreme Court decision in changing his stance.
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Birmingham
William Hugh Morris
George Lewis Bailes
Morris
Maria
Alden
Moris
Jwy
Fhis
No Troops Going Abroad, Acheson Tells Congress
Secretary Acheson told the House Foreign Affairs committee that Truman’s 1.45 billion arms aid program funds no American troop deployments to Europe. The plan aims to bolster Western European forces with military equipment and training rather than a joint general mobilization. He warned against forcing Western nations into a joint military accord as a condition of aid.
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Frank Eleazer
Washington
Dean Acheson
Congress
Truman
Europe
Acheson
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Acheson Syid
Russia
Russi
Ife
Wwe
Tom
Washington Dog Days Slow Congress Bickers On Year End
In hot Washington, Congress races to finish before year end. The piece notes weary lawmakers, reluctant reforms, and stalled programs such as national health insurance and civil rights measures. It hints at relocating offices to speed up business and aims toward a September deadline.
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Washington
Congress
Flushing
Butch
Abere
Trueman
Lax
PEPC
Uber Employment Practices Commission
Ista
Weer
City of Dothan assets rise by one million in year
A New Ninemonth comparative operating statement shows Dothan's total assets up to 7.15 million dollars, near a one million gain in 12 months from October 1, 1949. Buildings and storm sewer systems contribute over 200 thousand each, with Carver High School for Negroes highlighted as a major factor in the rise. Police revenues fell slightly while overall department revenues increased, attributed to stronger law and order.
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City of Dothan
ED Driggers
Dothan
Jing AO
Dorhan
Dune
Cothar
Carver High School For
Gotham Dune
Revenue Department
Georgia Solons Receive Black Border Post Cards
ATLANTA AP Every member of the Georgia Legislature today received a black bordered penny post card bearing a message noting a "sad mistake" on September 19 1948. It references Herman Talmadge being elected governor on September 19 1948 and marks a historical political moment in the state.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Senate Inquiry Set On Mine Work Week
Washington reports a Senate inquiry plans to question mine boss John L. Lewig about his three day work week after Sen A Willis Robertson suggested inviting United Mine Workers president to testify before the Senate Banking Committee. No date set for Lewig appearance as managers testified.
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Washington
Senate
John L. Lewig
A. Willis Robertson
D-Va
United Mine Workers
Senate Banking Committee
Toy Lewis
Heat Wave Triggers Violent Storms Across Michigan and Wisconsin
A Midwest heat wave sparked violent storms last night sweeping Wisconsin and Michigan. Milwaukee suffered flash flooding and dense emergencies as fire and police departments were overwhelmed with calls. A family of three perished when a power line fell during the storm.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Bo United Press
Rocky Mountains
Milwaukee
Holiet
New Yark
Queens Bury
Ugh
Austin Wins Reprieve of Sixty More Days
MARIANNA Florida: former Marianna police officer Austin, convicted of second degree murder in the killing of Mate vin Marse, has been granted an additional sixty days by Governor Fuller Warren to pursue his veteran on the job farming. The case has seen multiple delays, appeals, and a prior reprieve reduction, with bond remaining at 2500 dollars.
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Marianna
Anea Austin
Fuller Warren
Austin
Matevin Marse
Marianna Tan
Forida Supreme Court
B.C. Welch
Amos E. Lewis
Lewis
Florida
Morse
Senate probes Lewis policies amid anti trust concerns
The Senate group under Robertson studies Lewis policies for possible monopolisic practices in the anal industry and whether labor unions should remain exempt from statutes. The investigation may prompt legislation if labor monopoly evidence emerges. Lewis offers soft cast miners east of the Mississippi to work three days weekly since June 30 after contract with coal operators expired, with activity involving Southrs Producers at Bivefield West Virginia and others at White Sulphur Springs.
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Senate
Robertson
Lewis
Mississippi
Southrrs
Bivefield
W. Va
White Sulphuor Springs
Roach
House
Avar! i
Crackers’ Losing Streak Triggers Senate Motion
Atlanta Crackers losing streak irks state lawmakers. Senator Frank Lunsford of Leary introduces a motion to adjourn "until the Crackers win a ball game" or until the next fair result, reflecting the comic political moment in the Georgia session.
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Atlanta Crackers
Atlanta
Frank Lunsford
Leary
Senators
Murray sets 95 cent wage increase demand for steelworkers
President Murray of the United Steel Workers told the Truman appointed fact finding board that a package raise of 95 cents an hour is demanded, with a prior round wage increase totaling 212 cents. He argued steel industry profits top one billion dollars annually after taxes, as the board opened pension evidence alongside wages.
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KEW York
APY
Philip Murray
Murray
Truman
Tact Finding Board
Three Escapees Fled Geneva Jail In Breakout
Geneva County authorities search for five escapees from Geneva jail after they pried bars, crawled through a window to a kitchen roof, and slid to ground. Escapees identified as George W. Stoops of Elba arrested for forgery, C. Q. Morris of Geneva for public drunkenness and vagrancy, and Mermin Kirby of Scottsboro in two burglary cases. Stoops and Kirby jailed since June and July, Marion awaiting release next Monday.
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Geneva
Cousty
W. P. Register
Bryce's Hospital
Register
Kitche
George W. Stoops
Elba
C. Q. Morris
Mermin Kirby
Scottsboro
Stoops
Irby
Marrit
Senate approves judgeship bill expands federal judiciary
The Senate sent to the White House a bill to create six additional Federal circuit court of appeals judges and 21 district judgeships. It adds one seat for Northern and one for Southern Parkla districts, and one for Northern Georgia district.
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Senate
White House
Plarkla
Georgia
Ome
Gulf Coast Beach Highway Plan Tied to Alabama Florida Unity
Alabama and Northwest Florida unite to develop a multi million dollar Gulf coast scenic highway from Mobile to Panama City. The project aims to pave roads and build bridges to connect existing beachfront routes, filling gaps and drawing tourists to a vast coastal playground. A Perdido Bay bridge remains a bottleneck.
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Ay Hendrix
Chandler
Mobile
Alabama
Florida
Bighway
Gulf of Mexico
Panama City
Fla
Perdido Bay
Alae Segenty
Aimee Doa
Fio
Yee B
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Carpenter
Torkwood Farurly
Huyini
Fog
Aril
Phitos
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Boawall
Mikeelyr
Ania
State
Oates
Pues
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Bailes
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Tex
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Marlow
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