Attlee Wins Virtual Vote Of Confidence From Labor MPs
In a parliamentary briefing Attlee secured virtual confidence from Labor members after outlining broad plans to tackle Britain's economic crisis. The bulletin said MPs expressed complete satisfaction with the prime minister's statement and pledged united support for government measures. Attlee planned to explain further in the House of Commons next week. A source suggested miners could work four hours daily with time and a half overtime to lift coal output by about 300,000 tons weekly, boosting exports and revenue.
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Jin Er Atliee
Labor
Britain
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Piimary Party
Attlee
Vicus
Rmectix
House of Commons
National Union of Mine
Orkere
Altlee
Rescue worker and father mourns as debris yields body
A rescue worker and his wife, a beauty shop worker, searched through debris for hours at a ruined building drawing a crowd of about 1,000. The father, after recovering his daughter’s wrist watch, believed she remained beneath the rubble before conceding. A bystander notes a diamond's value lies in its cut and polish.
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Ands
John Shreckhire
Purdasd
Shreckhice
Prisoner Escapes Twice in Two Days at Headland Camp
State officers hunted Robert W. Lambert a 25 year old Montgomery County prisoner who escaped from the Headland camp again within two days. Lambert, with Herman Wilson and Jon T. Aldrich, broke out Monday night. Wilson was recaptured soon after, and Lambert and Aldrich were caught in a Dothan swamp with detectives Cherry, Williams, and officer Ericks. They were returned to the Headland camp by patrol units and Lambert was said to have escaped while working on a road crew between Enterprise and Ozark.
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Robert W. Lambert
Montgomery County
Headland
Lambert
Herman Wilson
Jon ‘T. Aldrich
Mondsy
Wilson
Dothan
Ed Cherry
Virgil Williams
J. W. Ericks
Aldrich
Alabama Highway Patroliien
Getasay
Ozurk
Peanut Harvest Experiment to be Led by Chemist Crawley
The project will place empinesr chemist Mr Crawley in sole charge of a new peanut drying and harvesting experiment. The GFA will underwrite costs and supply staff while a two wheel green peanut picker from Turner Manufacturing of Statesville, NC is shipped to Headland. The aim is to speed peanut processing from field to drying and to study cutting losses and hidden damage.
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Sid Mr. Crawley
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Odetter
Turner Manufacturing Company
Statesville
N.C
Wolnick
Dothan
Womack
Womack Farm
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Adma
All
Fei
United States Weighs UN Options After Russia Veto Threat
Johnson warned that Russia created a rare situation as the United States weighs UN backed actions. Possible paths include charging Yugoslavia Bulgaria and Albania with a breach of the peace, seeking sanctions or a display of force, and pushing for a general debate among major powers for action.
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Russia
Howev
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United States
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Greece
Cieneral Assembly
Sures Fates
Feud Reguired Between Lees 2 and United States Officials
Fragmentary text shows clash over dates for a proposed joint Japanese pageant and Americas proposal for August 19. References include Secretary of State George Cotharsain and mentions a governance dispute affecting timing and alignment with a Commonwealth conference.
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Clascowick
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United States
Ecole Ace. Ae
Aviation contract row ties Nelson to Hughes plan
testimony shows Nelson pressured for Kaiser Hughes flying boat contract, with Jones accusing Nelson of steering the project and funding while Hughes argued there was potential gain. Martin and Kaiser described attempts to bypass authorities, while Brewster remained noncommittal as a probe continued.
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Baltimore
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Navy
Hughes
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Ewok
Bane
Mother Fortner's Home Favorite Of Boys At Auburn
Mrs. Max Fortner of Auburn known as Madam has boarded men students at API for nine years. Her home is a favored Auburn boarding site with a yearlong waiting list. Her three sons settled in after moving from Dothan and one son teaches aeronautical engineering and runs a hamburger venture from her basement. The boys are said to be quieter after the war, and she quips that Grandma needs her sleep when the house is noisy.
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Auburn
Max Fortner
Dathan
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
State Masonic Leader Guy T. Smith Dies in Alabama
Montgomery AP Guy T. Smith grand secretary of the Rand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama died at home from a cerebral hemorrhage. Since 1921 he held posts as grand secretary grand chapter and grand recorder of the Grand Council and Grand Commandery of Alabama. Born in Selma in 1885 he led multiple Masonic orders and was a charter member of Alcazar Temple. Survivors include his widow and a daughter of Montgomery.
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Guy T. Smith
Rand Lodge
Alabama
Smith
Grand Council
Selma
Order of Eastern Star
Red Cross of Constantine
Alcazar Temple
Geneva campers endure heavy rains and lively competitions
Campers faced a record deluge but kept spirit high as waterlogged grounds and wet gear gave way to camp pride. Two tribes named Creeks and Seminoles competed in quickest camp tasks while wildlife talks, crafts, movies, softball, boxing and other activities kept energy high under director guidance.
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Atea
Babe
Merion
T) Bryant
Cos
Gdn
Carrie
Threaton
Lecter
Mary Charles Culpepper
Dallon Savelds
Gomer Redmon
Glen Davis
Method Coe Hupson
Samme Supece
Janice
End Deere Caan
New York Cotton Opens Slightly Then Closes Mixed
Market notes show cotton futures in New York opening firm then closing mixed amid light volume. Prices around 82.87 for nearby and 33.13 for a distant contract, with modest activity across the board and dealer interestfocused on prompt delivery.
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Backache and Pain
Out of order kidneys cause backache and leg pains with swelling and nighttime urination. The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a stimulant diuretic to remove poisons and improve kidney function, claiming widespread use for over a decade.
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Dean's
Milliuna
Voea
World Trade Authority urged in Alabama trade ship plan
House Ways and Means Committee was urged to approve a bill creating a World Trade Authority with $350 000 to back a proposed ports voyage aboard a former Victory ship acquired by the State of Alabama. Birmingham Chamber president Ervin Jackson said expanded foreign trade would attract investments aiding schools and health, while Avondale Mills leader Donald Comer called the plan a serious, constructive effort to build good neighbor trade. State Docks Director Henry W. Sweet testified Washington interest exists and promised prudent spending as Alabama eyes a worldwide trade mindset.
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Ways and Means
World Trade Authority
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Ah Trade Authority
Alabama
Ervin Jackson
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
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Donald Comer
Avondale Mills
United States
State Docks
Henry W. Sweet
State Department
Washington
Sweet
House Business and Labor Committee
J. J. Benford
Marshall County
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House of Representatives
Senate
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Beck
DeKalb
Soviet Russia
Ussr
Funeral Service Set For Mrs. Johnston
Funeral services for Mrs. Nettle Bottoms Johnston 73 of Cowarts who died in a Dothan hospital after illness will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Burns Church with Rev. Willmer Bottoms and Rev. Elbert Jackson officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Ward-Wilson in charge. Survived by four daughters four sons two sisters a brother 31 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
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Cowarts
Dothan
Burns Church
Willmer Bottoms
Elbert Jackson
Ward-Wilson
William Zion Smith Dies At Abbeville
Abbeville funeral services were held Tuesday for William Zion Smith, 53, who died Saturday at his daughter's home. A World War I veteran and native of Henry County, he is survived by three daughters Lillie Turner of Eufaula, Gracie Clenny and Frances Barney of Abbeville, a son Leon Smith, two sisters R V Vickers of Columbus and C Barnett of Newville, a brother Arthur Smith of Columbus, four grandchildren, and active pallbearers Joel Wolf Carlton McGilvary John Henry Roberson D J Rodgers Arthur Bryant Vickers Luther Turner. Active in charge: Abbeville Funeral Home.
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Abbeville
William Zion Smith
Frances Barnes
Union Baptist Church
Smith
Heary County
Lillie Turner
Eufaula
Gracie Clenny
Frances Barney
Leon Smith
Judge Logue Relates History For Kiwanis
Albert Logue county judge of probate spoke to the Dothan Kiwanis Club recounting Houston County’s early history and comparing today’s receipts and disbursements with past figures. Jerome Sullivan led the program, and 54 members attended. J. P. Culver named W. B. Lee to the guidance committee, with Mrs Marie Harrison as guest pianist.
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Houston County
Albert Logue
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Jerome Sullivan
J. P. Culver
W. B. Lee
Mariie Harrison
Medical Society Meet In Houston County
The August meeting of the Houston County Medical Society will be held Friday at the public health building auditorium at 8 p.m. The program for the meet ing will be announced later by Dr. Thomas B. Woods, Society president.
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Houston County Medical Society
Public Health Building
Thomas B. Woods
Napier group pledges action to curb speeding in community
Marsh said the Napier Community Organization would soon act to stop speeding. He warned it endangers children’s lives and urged immediate measures. Permanent officers were installed at a subsequent meeting, with another session set for Tuesday night.
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Napier
Eld
Peace congress delegates face last minute withdrawals
In a tense world, Bantiss in Russia Poland and Bulgaria said they could not participate and sent regrets. Danish Lutheran Bishop Fuglsang urged peace through goodness and love as Knud Kristensen warned no mutual confidence exists for world peace. Copenhagen's lord mayor responded to reports of hotels turning away Negro delegates, calling such treatment unworthy. The event draws 960 Baptist clergy and lay delegates from the United States.
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Russia
Poland
Bulsgaria
Fuglsang
Denmark
Knudl Kristensen
Copenhagen
Sorenson
United States
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