Grandfather built early odometer for doctor in NC
R P Willing of Dothan recalls his grandfather, Dr John Owen, a turn of the 19th century country physician in Sampson County North Carolina who rigged a wheel mounted bell to track mileage. The device charged patients by the mile and earned him a reputation as an early innovator in patient billing. Williams says Owen practiced 40 years and was said to descend from English royalty.
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Wayfarers
John Owen
Sampon County
North Carolina
R. P. Willing
N. Bell St
Dothan
Owen
Lising
Williams
Fingland
North Ameria
High Court Rules Tractor Gas Bill Not Revenue Act
In a 4 to 1 advisory opinion the Alabama Supreme Court held that the Senate bill on tractor gas is not a revenue measure and need not originate in the House. Justic e Lawson dissented saying the bill functions as a revenue measure by reducing tag collections. The ruling notes prefunds of five cents from a six cent gasoline tax for tractor use and cites calcium needs in MOR products.
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Montgomery
Senate
House of Representatives
State Supreme Court
Tne
House
Thomas S. Lawson
Montgomery businessman fined for income tax evasion
Hoke L Vandigriff of Montgomery Alabama, a road building contractor with diverse interests, was fined 2000 dollars and sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison for income tax evasion. The sentence was suspended for 60 days on bail of 5000 dollars. He pleaded nolo contendere to the 1942 charges after earlier counts were withdrawn. The court found underreporting led to a tax due of 61198 on 109639 income in 1942. returns for 1940 1941 and 1943 faced similar charges but were dropped. Bookkeeper H W Robertson named in suit with no action yet.
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Atlanta
Hoke L. Vandigriff
Montgomery
Ala
Vandigriff
H. W. Robertson
Robertson
Woodigriff
Senate resolution urges Alabama Auburn athletic relations
In Montgomery the Alabama Senate introduced a resolution by Sen. Glover urging Alabama and Auburn to resume athletic relations within two years. The measure, referred to rules communities, calls the move not only sensible but essential for the state with two major higher education institutions. Glover said the idea is not ridiculous and stressed strong legislative disfavor for any continued interruption.
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Montgomery
University of Alabama
Auburn
Alabama Senate
Glover
Washington County
Alabama
Carm
Resale
Fien
Cao
Legislators clash over taxes and labor bills in late session
Proponents argue income tax receipts would fund teacher salaries if the amendment fails. House rules place on special order bills on tractor gasoline tax and labor measures to permit mass picketing and union practices. Senate plans to widen special orders on appropriations and revenue bills. House committee kills unemployment aid for ill idled workers. A rules-approved inquiry into ABC Board liquor purchases is set for today. Governor Folsom backs an early recess but urges finishing work this year. A Sept 2 return possible if August referendum on income tax is not ratified. Also a recipe notes a grated apple pie to wash, not pare, apples, then bake.
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House Rules Committee
Wallace Malone
Houston County
Senate
House Business S and Labor Committee
State Industrial Relations Departments
House
ABC Board
Wol.docs Martin
Greene County
Paul Merny
Jefferson
Martin
PHTEL
ABC
Folsom
Dutch Seize Malang Key To East Java In Scorched Earth Fight
Dutch forces seized Malang, the East Java key, amid scorched earth fighting as Indonesians claim within 12 miles of Batavia. Dutch announce autonomous territorial moves including Bangkis Bailliton and Riouw archipelago under terms of a future United States of Indonesia.
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Malang
East Java
Batavia
Java
Malanga
Tangerang
Serpong
Tjimene
U. S
Tegal
Bobotsari Awres
Netherlands
Republi
Bangkis
Bailliton
Riouw Archipelt
United States of Indonesia
Republic
Sumatra
Madoors
Linggadiati
Cheribon
UU. S. I
Lkely
Commuumnique
Soekaboomi
Laveaneg
Underground attacks in London stir wartime cabinet debate
Amid Prime Minister AN's Palestine agenda, a deadly mine blast in London targets a patrol. Sergeant Chifford Martin and Sergeant Mereyn Porce were killed, with bystanders and journalists injured as crude holes and ropes tied to trees signaling a brutal execution.
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London
Palestine
Chifford Martin
Mereyn Porce
World Alliance outlines aims and leadership change
The executive council voted to appoint Washington as permanent head of the World Alliance, with General Secretary WO Lewis stating the capital has been temporary. A new office will open in London as delegates debated possible affiliation with the World Council of Churches but took no decision.
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Eauneid
Washington
Ouaitere
Bartist World Alliance
Lewis
WS Canital
RWA
Tm Lendon
Moses Cereman
Tea
S.amsom
Rantide
World Council of Churches
Hughes flying boat probe rises from Hollywood links
The Hughes aviation case centers on wartime contracts and alleged political meddling. Key figures include Howard Hughes, Henry Kaiser, Robert Lovett, and Jesse H. Jones. The committee seeks Hughes in person as it investigates 40 million dollars in Hughes Kaiser plane contracts and alleged blackmail by Pan American Airways.
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Hughes
Hollywood
Los Angles
Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Kaiser-Hughes
Culver City
Calif
Ferguson
Robert Lovett
War and Navy Departments
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Howard Hughes
Henry J. Kaiser
Hughean
Pan American Airways
Los Angeles
Owen Brewster
Transworld
Pan American
John Meyer
France
Meyer
Paris
Lovett
Randum
Robert P. Patterson
Army
Hughes- Kiser
Top Output Of Coal Possible Without Endangering Safety
Capt N H Collisson of the coal mines administration told Secretary Krug that teddy coal mines can reach peak output without sacrificing safety. He urged miners and operators to raise safety compliance, revise the federal safety code, and expand Bureau of Mines safety experiments. He noted 620,751,000 tons produced under safety standards, showing safety and high output can co exist.
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Vern
Collisson
Lewis
Bureau of Mines
1948 GOP Tentative Candidates and Taft Dewey Tour
Senators Taft and Dewey plan cross country trips to sell their candidacies for 1948. Dewey denies outside speaking plans while Pepper predicts Taft will outpace him. Stassen remains the only avowed candidate with Dewey and others eyeing the Western battleground. In legal news, a National Association of Women Lawyers counts 44 US judges versus 80 in Poland, while Jones discusses canceled project implications and Hughes plane contracts.
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Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Taft
West
Stassen
Pacific Coast
Dewey
Michigan
Washington
API
Pepper
Florida
Democratic National Committee
Taft Ohiot
Ohio
Flint
New York State
National Association of Women Lawyers
United States
Poland
House of Representatives
Kilby Prison Fight Leaves Inmate Hospitalized
A Kilby Prison fight among three convicts left Don Lee badly wounded by a knife stab and Curtly Ledbetter slashed on the wrist and hands. Prison Director Frank Boswell said Jerry Nelson disarmed the knife during the scuffle after demanding return of about $2 Nelson said was taken. Lee, 33, of Jefferson County, serving 25 years on robbery counts, is expected to live. Ledbetter, 21, of Montgomery, was sentenced in 1942 on burglary and grand larceny and faces multiple years. Nelson, Mobile, was moved to Draper Prison. Boswell noted Lee and Ledbetter are frequent troublemakers with prior escapes and demotions. Nelson remains at Draper pending actions after Lee’s hospital release.
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Montgomery
Kilby
Don Lee
Jefferson County
Frank Boswell
Lee
Boswell
Curtly Ledbetter
Jerry Nelson
Mobile
Ledbetter
Nelson
Draper
Flood Control Bill Signed By Truman
President Truman signed a 502 million dollar appropriation for flood control and non military War Department work. The bill funds flood control, navigation improvements, cemeterial expenses, the Alaska Communication System, and bridge alterations. It supports water projects across major river basins and includes hydroelectric development elements.
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Washington
Truman
War Department
Panama Canal
Alaska
Army Engineers
Meoet
Fifty Cabin Cruisers Destroyed By Fire
About 50 boats mostly richly appointed cabin cruisers were destroyed today by a fire in Santana Florida. The blaze swept a large wood and iron storage shed at Lake Worth Marine Ways causing an estimated 500000 dollars in damage. Fire Chief C E Brause said the flames were so intense that trees burst into flames and nearby summer cottages were scorched. No injuries were reported.
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Santana
Fla
Palm Beach
Lake Worth
Loyalty Fund Bill Signed By Truman
President Truman signed a $106,695,100 supplemental appropriation to fund loyalty checks for federal employees. The FBI received $7,500,000 and the Civil Service Commission $3,500,000 for loyalty work, with most remaining funds allotted to the Post Office department. Congress approved a total of $135,490,360 less than asked.
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Washington
Truman
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Civil Service Commission
Post Office Department
Congress
U S Smokes More Drinks Less In 1947
Washington report shows Americans smoked more and drank less tea in the year ending June 30 1947 with tobacco taxes totaling 1 238 billion dollars and liquor taxes at 2 475 billion below the prior year while total federal tax income reached 39 108 billion. Corporate and individual income taxes rose significantly as gift and excise taxes also climbed.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Traffic deaths in U S rise slightly in June 1948
Chicago based report from the National Safety Council shows an average of 60 traffic fatalities per day from January 1 to July 1 1948 totaling 14 480 deaths for the first half of the year nine percent below the 1947 period. June saw 2 490 deaths up five percent from 1947 but still eight percent below May.
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Chicago
United States
National Safety Council
Livestock Arrivals at Eight Plants Across Several States
Arrivals at eight major packing plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Ga Dothan Ala and Jacksonville and Tallahassee Fla totaled 600 cattle 305 calves and 200 hogs. Hog prices remained steady with medium to choice barrows and gilts 180 lbs and up mostly 24 to 25 dollars and some 24.50 to 25.50. Weight groups 160-180 lbs 23.50-25.00 140-160 lbs mostly 22.50-23.50 120-140 lbs 18-19. Sows 18.00-21.50. Practical price limit 26.00 for good 180-240 lb hogs.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Kenya Party interrupted by alarm at San Pedro
A party aboard the 11,000-ton British cruiser H M S Kenya in San Pedro was interrupted by fears of saboteurs after a small demolition charge was set off near the water. Lieut John Stewart Moore investigated and found the bubbles came from an auxiliary engine, and the event proceeded without further incident. Earlier, the British consulate reported a threatening telephone call about the Kenya's visit.
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San Pedro
Calif
Kenya
Miss Lizzie Gilman a radical with a civic life
Elisabeth Gilman 16th ward reformer left her fashionable home to organize food kitchens amid mill and mine strikes and marched picket lines. A sprightly socialist, she campaigned for slum clearance utilities public ownership and old age insurance. She studied psychology at 54 and earned a degree, ran for office at 62, funded Johns Hopkins scholarships, directed the Baltimore Open Forum for two decades, and drew praise from leaders yet Baltimore voters never supported her for governor.
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Franklin Roosevelt
United States
Johns Hopkins
Lizzie
Baltimore
Chipola Junior College Opens for Winter Term
Beall chairman of the board announced Chipola Junior College opens September 9 for the winter term. The college will offer national training for veterans and GI veterans programs, plus study in six major divisions in line with State Board of Education requirements. The board includes W. Watson and several local clerical and religious leaders among its members.
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Marianna
Beall
Chipola Junior College
Wis
Veteransi
State Board of Education
Basideg
W. Watson
Mrs. Mary
S. G. Renfroe
Heat Wave Ravages Nation With Mixed Cooling Ahead
The nation faced a broad heat wave with high humidity and sweltering conditions. Forecasts showed relief arriving in parts of the Midwest and Northeast, including Illinois and Indiana, while the South and parts of the West would see continued heat. Cooler air was expected to move in gradually, though some western areas already reported rising temperatures.
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Ohio River
Illinois
Indiana
Missor
Iowa
Midwest
New England
Virginia
Two Negroes Arrested on Liquor Violation in Geneva
Earnest Acree and Leroy Acree were arrested last night in Geneva for possession and transportation of whiskey. State and Federal investigators recovered a gallon of whiskey and a 1930s automobile. They were to be arraigned before U S. Commissioner Daughtry for a preliminary hearing.
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Earnest
Leroy Acree
Geneva
R. B. Phillips
Phillips
J. W. Hicks
Mobile
U. S
J. W. Daughtry
Perlman Sworn In As Solicitor General of United States
Gene Perlman 57 of Baltimore was sworn in as Solicitor General, the United States second highest legal officer. Nominated by President in January to succeed J. McGrath, Perlman was confirmed by the Senate after a 58 to 21 vote following a filibuster attempt tied to protests over war policy and vote fraud investigations.
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Washington
PJ Perlman
Baltimore
Congress weighs extending rent control after February deadline
Officials say Congress must decide if controls stretch beyond February 29 as boards prepare to begin studies under the new act. Creedon was told to form local boards of five with governors’ input, but only nine governors submitted lists and nine areas acted, with Georgia and Wyoming as the only states having no further recommendations yet.
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Congress
Ficial
Creedon
Georgi
Wyoming
North Carolina
New Jersey
New Hart
South Dakota
Indiana
Bama
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Slack
Reconstruction Renance Corporation
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New Orleans
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