Ferry collision near UTHERSVILLE claims eleven lives
In Missouri, a ferry and barge train collision on the river left eleven dead as of today with eight bodies recovered yesterday. A ninth victim, a young boy, died after being brought ashore. Two missing are Gloria Janice Eastwood of Tiptonville Tennessee and Anne Hopson of Tiptonville Tennessee. The ferry carried four cars and a pickup truck with twenty four others plus the pilot. Thirteen survived and a Coast Guard inquiry was scheduled.
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Uthersville
Gloria Janice
Eastwood
Anne Hopson
Tiptonville
Tenn
Missouri
Coast Guard
Alabama primary yields small governor race figures
The Governor primary drew a smaller tally than expected with indications that final results may fall below 200000. Over 365000 ballots were cast across counties where Negroes voted in many counties for years, following a court ruling that no one can be barred from the polls because of color. Senatorial race drew no racial issue though Rep Boykin opposed the Father Employment Practices Committee. Sparkman and Boykin campaigned, Meadows was nominated for State Superintendent without opposition, Panell had been named but died before taking office.
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Democratic Executive Committee
U. S. Supreme Court
Boykin
Fafther Employment Practices
Sparkman
Simpson
Robin Swift
Chauncey Sparks
Swift
A. R. Meadows
H. C. Pannell
Tuscaloosa
South’s two party hopes clash in court talk
Clerk Dothan Federal Court official Daughtry argues for a two party system to lure the South from its solid Democratic history. He predicts Republicans will face skepticism but plans to vote Republican while acknowledging the difficulty of breaking the “solid South” bloc.
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Dothan
Federal Court
United States
Daughtry
Washington
South
A Million Dollars To Relieve Piles
The article claims over a million dollars yearly is spent on remedies for piles. It promotes Peter son’s Ointment as soothing and fast acting relief, 35 cents a box or 80 cents with applier, with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
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Ttia
Peterson
Yugoslavia pushes two thirds rule at peace conference
Delegates from Australia and The Netherlands warn the two thirds rule may crown Four Power dominance while Yugoslav official Moisha Pyade argues for near unanimity and Albania’s admission as the 22nd member. Molotov’s forthcoming speech on Russia’s peace treaty stance looms as drafts by the Big Four circulate.
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Molotov
U.S
State Byrnes
United States
Russia
Britain
France
Australia
Netherlands
Moisha Pyade
Albania
Finland
Italy
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
Bix
Pyade
Vyugoslavia
Albarwa
OPA considers price controls and subsidies on bread
Without subsidies the OPA must grant compensating price raises to producers who can pass them to consumers. No decision yet on reviving the train subsidy which held bread prices down. If restored, ceilings will not be raised unless flour payments are excluded. OPA postponed ruling on eliminating bread and bakery ceilings until after August 20. Cereal price increases in the works as the old price control law lapsed July 1. Corn flakes, puffed rice and puffed wheat spared higher ceilings. corn flakes up three cents per 8 ounce package. Textile ceilings now set at 16 percent average after initial 14 percent, based on 28 percent rise in raw cotton since last March. New law ties ceilings to actual costs, not parity. Retail ceilings rose about eight percent on outerwear. Three-member board sworn in to organize under Rev L Thompson as chair. Capitol Hill approved a $26.09 million OPA supplemental appropriation after Congress had provided $75 million total. The Senate has yet to act on the supplementary fund.
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OPA
OVA
L. Thompson
Sidst
Capitol
Congress
Senate Harvel
Scout Executive J W Cooke Takes Family Vacation
J W Cooke Southeast Alabama Council Scout Executive spends a week at the beach in Panama City with his family and will return to the Scout office Monday morning.
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J. W. Cooke
Southeast Alabama Council
Panama City
Fires and Insects Wipe Out Billions of Cubic Feet of Wood
Annually fires and insect damage destroy about 1.809 billion cubic feet of wood across the United States. The loss affects forests and timber industries, reducing available timber and impacting production costs.
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United States
Mrs. Minnie Trawick Funeral Conducted
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Trawick sixty one of Ashford route one were held at Union Hill Church with Rev. Chance officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving include husband J R Trawick a daughter Ed Cameron Ashford route one three sons Ly J Trawick Blakely Ga Biach Trawick Ashford route one and Eugene Trawick U S Army in Germany two sisters Fannie Rhodes and Alice Dix Ashford route one two brothers W A Smith Ashford and John TL Smith Miami and six grandchildren. Active pallbearers Ralph Cameron Jim Hastey Carlton Kirkland Earl and Eugene Grace and A J Granger. Honorary: Dr W M Hicks Dr J T Ellis W L Booth A L Hughes Albert Dukes J T Jones Alvin Kirkland Fred Snell Henry West Marvin Moss and D C Maranall.
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Minnie Trawick
Ashford
Dothan Sogpital
Union Hill Church
Chance
Church
Ward-Wilson
J. R. Trawick
Ed Cameron
Ly J. Trawick
Blakely
Biach Trawick
Eugene Trawick
U. S. Army
Garmany
Fannie Rhodes
Alice Dixon
W. A. Smith
John TL. Smith
Miami
Ralph Cameron
Jim Hastey
Carlton Kirkland
Earl
Eugene Grace
A. J. Granger
Payment controversy surfaces in Scandinavian town race
In a predominantly Scandinavian community the 13th district race narrows to Olson as the only candidate with a Scandinavian name. Olson says Anderson tried to blackmail him to withdraw from the mayoral race, but he refused. The saga, tied to a $2,500 payment and a $3,000 outlay by Coffee, involves tax reporting claims and campaign gifts, with statements from retiring Mayor Cain and affidavits in the record.
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Olson
Anderson
C. V. Fawcett
Harry P. Cain
Casin
Washington
Senate
Cain
Coffee
Tou
Two Klan Complaints Include Sheriff Aid and Georgia Voter Threats
The text alleges two Klan intimidation cases against Negroes in the South. One claim says Klan cooperated with local officials in a Florida city to intimidate Negroes seeking a housing project. The other accuses a white-hooded band of men visiting a county before a Georgia primary, threatening and firing near Black voters. New York officials moved to dissolve The Knights and Women of the Ku Klux Klan Inc after a court ruling. State AG Goldstein says 1,100 Klansmen were named to the FBI and that the Klan obtained a 1923 state charter by misrepresenting as a Greek-letter fraternity to avoid officer listing requirements.
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Ates Klan
Florida
Newroes
Georgia
Menroes
New York State
Stupreme Court
T Joseph A Gavagan
Knights and Women of the
Wa Klux Klan, Inc
Nathaniel T. Goldstein
FBT
Ife
Klan
Goldstein
Final al acta For Hospital Aid
Washington AP reportsSenator Hil WD Alm predicted final enactment for a 75 million five year hospital aid bill. House Republicans delayed action over federal cost share, pushing a conference on a compromise plan that would require sponsors to cover two thirds of project costs. House leaders hope for Senate acceptance. bill could go to President Truman.
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Washington
Hil
Senate
House
Hill
Truman
Conference Committee
Rep
Smith
Ohio
Lfe
Bulwinkle
D-Ns
Senate Debates Poll Tax Impact on Voting Rights
The Senate weighs democracy abroad and at home amid disputes over poll tax laws. Mendou argues poll taxes disenfranchise qualified voters in Southern states, while Ruee contends state control over qualifications is constitutionally granted. Reach urges summer session to push the poll tax bill to a vote, criticizing Barkley’s cloture move.
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Senate
Sothern
Rueee Dcal
Gesrein
Bautasera
Fdear GC
Reach
National Negro Council
Barkley
Brown
Negroes Again Bonded After Alleged Three-Person Theft
Three Dothan Black residents Levi Austin J.T. Austin and Trene Austin were released on bond after being accused of a crime described as crand sarcepy vno with a warrant sworn by another Black man. Judge Gordon allowed them to post bond while Sheriff Farmer and Deputy Carey detained them for allegedly stealing $19 from the complainant while he slept at home.
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Levi Austin
J.T. Austin
Trene Austin
Jummnes C. Gordon
Sherif Bog Farmer
J.P. Carey
Navy Seaman Discharges From Separation Centers Across U S
The following men have been discharged from the Navy at Naval Personnel Separation Centers in the United States Thomlinson Johnson Brooks seaman 1-c 20 North Orange Do une and James Berl Jenkins seaindan i-c Ozark route four at New Orleans La Grady Lee seaman 2c 710 E Burdeshaw a Duthan at Great Lakes Tl Hi F York Jr F2c of Midland City at Charleston S C
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Navy
Naval
United States
Thomlinson Johnson Brooks
North Orange
Doune
James Berl Jenkins
New Orleans
Grady Lee
Seaman
E. Burdeshaw
A Duthan
Great Lakes
Tl. Hi. F. York, Jr
Midland City
Charleston
S. C
Cotton futures tick up in mixed New York and New Orleans sessions
New York futures show varied gains and declines across March May July October and December contracts with closes near 3300 for several months. New Orleans listings mirror firm bids with Mch and May around the low 31 hundreds and Oct/Dec near 3360.
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New York
New Orleans
Sale of Interest in City Tire Company Announced
Jim Bowner and operator Brennen announced the sale of an interest in City Tire Company and the firm’s incorporation. Brennen retains an interest but will not be active in operations. C W Northcutt Sr. serves as president and Northcutt Jr. as secretary treasurer and manager.
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I ‘Terest
City Tie Co
Jim Bowner
Brennen
Brénnan
Mased
C. W. Northcutt
Steen
Eit Younger
Meribeutt
Kiwanis Club Hosts Musical Program in Dothan
The Dothan Kiwanis club heard a musical program yesterday led by M M Walding with Mr and Mrs Harvey Ethridge performing several vocal numbers. Miss Vielen Maddox of Portales Mexico played accordion and plate numbers. J B Culver first vice president presided, with guests L J Huffstutter of Dallas and Boo Blackburn of Valdoma.
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Dothan Kiwanis Club
Harvey Ethridge
Bell Defeats Byers In Wrestling Show At Dothan
Mattie Bell won the right to meet Ann Miller after throwing June Pyers in a preliminary at the Dothan Fairgrounds last night. The Bell Byers bout was the first all girl match this season and drew fans. Miss Miller, a well known performer, is favored to win. In the main event Red Byrd defeated Prince Ona in a decision.
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Mattie Bell
Ann Miller
June Pyers
Dothan Fairgrounds
Bell Byers
Miss Miller
Miss Bell
Red Byrd
Prince Ona
Free Will Baptists Called To Meeting
The Rev. K. A. Shutes chair of the Free Will Baptist Orphans Home board in Eldridge Alabama calls a meeting of association members in Hothan and adjoining counties Friday at 11 a.m. at Prospect Church on the Ashford highway to discuss several important matters and urges all members to attend.
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K. A. Shutes
Free Will Baptist Orphan's Home
Eldridge
Ala
Free Will Baptist Association
Hothan
Prospect Church
Ashford Highway
Free Will Baptist
Shutes
Royal Arch Degrees To Be Conferred Here
Dothan Chapter No. 113 will confer Royal Arch Degrees on several candidates Thursday night at 7 30 oclock at the Temple. Talley, secretary, announced today. All Royal Arch Masons in the Wiregrass section are invited to attend.
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Dothan
Temple
Talley
Royal Arch
Randolph Elects To Keep Dry Status
Randolph County Alabama voters in twenty six precincts cast unofficial results on the dry question. In ten boxes 1,217 favored prohibition and 40 percent supported alcohol sales. Randolph thus remains dry, the tenth county to vote since the county option law passed in 1937.
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Wedowee
Ala
Randolph
Dty
Auto crash near Hiscaloosa leaves one dead five injured
An automobile collision on U.S. Highway 11 near the city limits of Hiscaloosa results in one fatality and multiple injuries. John Lewis Weaver of Dalton died shortly after arrival at a local hospital. Five others, including Richard Weaver Jr., are listed in serious or critical condition. Arvin Colburn of Tuscaloosa is reported in critical condition. Other injured include Leroy Lake Fletcher Mirin and Leslie Kirkley of various nearby locations.
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Hiscaloosa
Ohn Lewis Weaver
Dalton
Arvin Colburn
Tuscaloosa
Richard Ms
Wiaver
Leroy
Lake
Fletcher
Mirin
Leslie Kirkley
Erta City
Salt cellar tale nets buyer record price
In Quakertown area auctioneers sold a battered salt cellar marked as ancient by David B. Riegel. The item, claimed to be made by Baron Siegel of Manheim, fetched $125 after initial bids started at $3.75. Local crowd and auctioneer overlooked the maker’s claim as the sale proceeded.
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Ummelstown
David B. Riegel
Fegel
Siegel
Manheim
Walkie-Talkie Converts to Maine Fire Fighting Tool
The three-pound Army walkie talkie once aiding D Day infantry on Normandy beaches will be repurposed for civilian use. Maine forest warden program head Raymond Rendall announced that state forest wardens will use the compact radios to aid fire suppression efforts in the region.
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Agusta
Normandy
Raymond ©. Rendall
Maine
Negro Arrested As Theft Suspect In Dothan Case
One of Dothan's four weekend burglary cases appeared solved as Walter Junior Gibson, a local Black man, was arrested in Graceville Florida and returned to Houston County last night. Deputies J T Casey and Clayton Adams aided. Gibson waived extraction and allegedly confessed after Berry identified him. A shotgun and shells were recovered.
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Dothan
Lndiy A
Walter Junior Gibson
Houston County
John Berry
Gibson
Graceville
Fla
J. T. Casey
Clayton Adams
Beir
Florida City
Berry
FSA Specialist Visits Branch in Dothan
Milan W. Donaldson, assistant state FC specialist timber appraiser of Auburn, visits the Houston County Farm Security office in Dothan with W. Y. Cook. They inspect timber land owned by Farm Ownership borrowers planning to sell timber.
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Milan W. Donaldson
Auburn
Dothan
Houston County Farm Security Office
W. Y. Cook
FSA
Director Returns From Gatlinburg Vacation
Mr. Anne Cooper director of the Dothan Branch Laboratory returned Monday from a two week vacation in Gatlinburg Tenn and the Great Smokies region. Mrs Neva Huskey laboratory technician left this week for her two weeks vacation, and while she is away Miss Ibys Flowers will substitute at the laboratory.
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Anne Cooper
Dothan
Gatlinburg
Tenn
Great Smokies
Neva Huskey
Ibys Flowers
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