Sparkman Leads in Alabama Senate Race With Big Margin
Rep. John J. Sparkman of Huntsville holds a strong lead for the U S Senate seat over four opponents as 2 007 of 2 360 boxes reported. Sparkman led in 46 of Alabama's 67 counties with 77 925 votes to James A Simpson 43 504 Frank Boykin 32 689 Ted Atlan 908 and Thomas H Maxwell 559. Boykin conceded. If no majority emerges, Simpson would face Sparkman in a runoff August 27.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
John J. Sparkman
Huntsville
Alabama
U.S
Cio-Pac
Oth«R
Sparkman
James A. Simpson
Frank Boykin
Mobile
Ted Atlan
Union Springs
Thomas H. Maxwell
Tuscaloosa
Boykin
Simpson
Sparkman Dominates Wiregrass Counties in Primary Returns
In Alabama's Eighth District runoff, Rep. John Sparkman led in Houston Geneva Coffee and Dale counties with Sparkman posting 1 115 in Houston and leading Beat totals. Final tallies across Dale and Geneva show Sparkman ahead, while Henry County trailed Simpson. Boykin placed third in most boxes.
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Sparkman
Houston
Geneva
Dale
Henry
James Simpson
Houston County
Dale County
Simpson
Boykin
Allen
Maxwell
Geneva County
Coffee County
Henry County
Beer Dealers Told To Roll Back Prices In Houston County
Licensed beer dealers in Houston County must revert to June 30 ceiling prices as restored by the Area Price Control Board in Dotan. Reports say prices rose since controls were removed July 1, and dealers across classifications 1B 2B and 3B must display current ceiling prices for premium standard and intermediate brands.
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Houston County
Area Price Control Board
Dot
City-County Talks On Napier Field Return Continue
City and Houston County officials met with Probate Judge Saxon Poyner to pursue Napier Field’s return from federal lease. Negotiations remain open as Owning bodies seek transfer without cost while the field is declared surplus property and previously set to revert July 1 under U.S. Engineers terms.
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Napier Field
Saxon P. Poyner
Houston County Board of Revenue
Dothan
Houston
War Assets Administration
Mobile District Office
U.S. Engineers
Mobile Engineers
Atlanta
J P Dykes Elected Dale School Head
OZARK Special reports Dale County Superintendent race was tight. J P Dykes won with 1 293 ballots to 1 235 for J H Johnson a 58 vote margin after all 25 boxes reported.
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Ozark
Dale County
J. P. Dykes
J. H. Johnson
Stolen Tallassee Auto Found Here
An abandoned automobile found in East Tallassee led to arrests of Claude Hill and Sammy Grarui in connection with a Tallassee theft. Extradition waived. suspects to be returned to Alabama for trial. Police traced the car from East Tallassee to Wewanitchka Florida where the men were arrested.
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East Tallassee
Wewanitehka
Fla
Alabama
Claude Hill
Sammy Grarui
Qae
Alabama Highway Patrol
East Tallaseee
Wewani
FBI Probes Klan Activities in Seven States
The Justice Department says it is investigating Ku Klux Klan activities in seven states to determine if federal laws are violated. If violations are found, court action will follow. state charges may be forwarded as requested.
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Klan
FBI
Washington
Justice Department
Department
New York
Michigan
Tennessee
Florida
California
Mississippi
Georgia
Tom Clark
Philadslphia
Clark
Return Of Goods To Continue Slow CPA Chief Warns
CPA chief Rosa John D. Small warned against hopes of rapid price boosts flooding shelves. He noted higher prices alone won’t spark a wave of new goods. output is near peak and only productivity gains can raise supply without cost. The June report showed strong production in appliances and radios, but labor shortages threaten year-end gains.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
CPA
Rosa John D. Small
Small
CPR
Detroit
Taxi Law Violation Charged To Negroes
City policemen arrested several Negro taxi drivers today for violating a taxi license ordinance. They were later released on bond after being charged with operating taxis without proper licenses.
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Torre Negro
Ewell Jones
Russians Release Two U. S. Officers After Detention
Captains Harold Cobin and George Wyatt recount their 26 days in Soviet custody in Berlin. They describe being asked to sign “sign the visitors back,” facing spy accusations, and eventual transfer to an American delegation. They were confined at residences with technical house arrest pending discipline after unauthorized entry into the Russian zone.
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Berlin
Harold Coebin
Newark
N. J
George Wyatt
Oklahoma City
Red Army
Oranienburg
Kinimandatura
Potsdam
Cobin
Wyatt
Gebin
Diphtheria Threat Aboard U S Troopship Colby Victory
An Army troopship Colby Victory en route to England reports a possible diphtheria outbreak. One soldier has died and others show symptoms. Diphtheria anti toxin and toxoid are being airlifted to the ship 500 to 600 miles off Newfoundland as medical crews plan treatments for up to 32 cases and 2,000 immunizations.
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New York
Colby Victory
England
Newfoundland
Coast Guard
Mercy
Polier
Boston
Floyd Bennett Coast Guard
Salema
Mass
Argentia
Do Opom
Deak
Tedsay
Paris Conference Urged By Molotov To Clear Up Spain
Molotov urged a Paris conference to resolve Spain issues as the Senate faced a vote on limiting debate. The body planned a cloture petition to end discussion on an anti poll tax bill tied to voting rights. Opponents expect a long debate with Southern filibusters likely.
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Paris
Molotov
Spain
Jack Bell Washington
Senate
Washington
Bureau of Customs and Prohibitions
Molotov Sees Franco Regime as Global Peace Threat
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov warned at the Paris peace conference that Franco's regime in Spain endangers world peace. He urged democratic nations to act to end fascism, arguing a two thirds voting rule is needed to prevent Anglo Saxon bloc dominance and ensure conference authority.
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APS
V. M. Molotov
U.S.S.R
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Europe
Italy
Romania
Bulgaria
Hangary
Finland
Molotov
Spain
Franco
Wittler
Mussolino
Higher Ceilings On Cotton Goods Pledged By OPA
OPA in its first action under the new price control law authorizes an average 1x per cent increase in retail ceilings for all farm machinery and replacement parts. The move restores peacetime profit margins for dealers. Cloth and textile ceilings are set to rise about 16 per cent, with clothing costs potentially up 10 to 20 per cent.
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Washington
OPA
Today
Ac- Hon
Strong Republican Opposition For Folsom Declared Unlikely
Alabama GOP figures doubt a strong gubernatorial challenge this year. J W Daughtry, longtime Alabama Republican leader, says Northern Alabama is stronger and may nominate a candidate but doubts it. Houston County plans a mass meeting Aug 13 to elect delegates to Birmingham, with no governor nominee expected. Daughtry notes GOP gains hinge on a Republican president. Turn To No 7 Om Page 2.
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Democrate Politicos
James E.big Jim Folsom
Alabama
J. W. Daughtry
Alabama Republican Executive Committee
Houston County
Birmingham
Daughtry
Daughney
GOP
South
Wip
Southabama
William Jennings Bryan
Ralph
Enforcing Law Banning Gifts To Fill Jails Says Witness
A witness discusses enforcement of a law banning gifts intended to populate jails. The article notes a market dedication planned for tomorrow with Governor Chaunees Sparks and state officials expected to attend. A new fare market building near Ashford, costing over $50,000, is to be dedicated to Governor Sparks.
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James FE. Folsom
Joy Oat
Savon Po Poyner
Houston
County Board of Revenue
Amarket
Sparks Ingram
Building Permits Issued for Fire Zone Project and Store
A $12 000 building permit was issued to Constellation Company for a Fire-zone project at 226 N Focter Street, with a similar permit granted to Chapronsn Company to construct a store at FO Adaton Street for George Y Malone, about $4 000.
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Neat Cote Traction
Chargers Constellation Company
Focter Street
Chaprosn
Atso
FO Adaton Street
George Y Malone
Senate approves a huge veterans terminal pay measure
The Senate approved a $2.4 billion servicemen's terminal pay bill by voice vote, moving the measure toward the White House. About 15 million former service members would receive the payments in lieu of war emergency furloughs.
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Washington
Senate
White House
House of Representatives
Armed Services
Coffee's Former Secretary Describes $2500 Campaign Gift
Former Coffee secretary Olson testified before the Senate War Investigating Committee that a Tacoma contractor paid $2500 to him in 1941 claiming it was for services and defense work. Olson said Anderson warned of political retaliation if the money was not kept quiet, while Coffee labeled the money a campaign gift.
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John W. Henbersos
Washington
Parl
A. Oixson
Cehpeiahy
Coffee P-Washe
Senate War Investigating
Comintee
Amesdea
Justice Department
Othakeng
Conmbibie
Olson
Ferguson
Oleon
Bivind Anderson
Tacoma
Wehi
Bat Data
Nast Sasoure
Vacurnis
Olsen
Anderson
Tne
Coffere
Anderson Fis
Coffee
War Department
Two injured in highway crash near Ashford
Dan Whitton of Webb Route One and A B D Odom of Ashford Route One were injured when their pickup collided with a truck on the Dothan Ashford highway a mile west of Ashford. Jesse Walters of Bowling Ala Route Four escaped injury as his truck was parked beside the road during repairs.
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Dan Whitton
Webb
A. BD. Odom
Ashford
Dothan- Ashford
Jesse Walters
Bowling. Ala
Walters
Hig Trae
Whitton
Odom
Pitching Horseshoes Joins The Eagle Columnists
Hilly Rose introduces a new addition to The Eagle's columnists tomorrow. His feature Pitching Horseshoes will publish five times weekly, reflecting Rose's distinctive brass and life outlook. Billy, once paid $1500 weekly to write the column, now receives payment from the newspaper.
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Eagle
Hilly Rose
Billy
New York
The
City County Share In Aviation Gas Tax Disbursement
Dothan and Houston County will receive 428 next week as the State Aeronautics department distributes 23000 in aviation gasoline tax revenue to Alabama counties and municipalities operating public airports. Funds will support Municipal Airport maintenance with the county using its share as credit against prior airport expenditures.
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Dothan
Houston County
State Aeronautics Department
Alabama
J. L. Vaughn
S. P. Poyner
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