The Dothan Eagle Daily Excort Admission Rates and Notices
The Dothan Eagle lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday edition by mail and carrier routes across Alabama Georgia and Florida with weekly and annual prices. It notes obituaries resolutions and private notices at two cents a word and includes a wide ad network and telephones for departments. The paper quotes the motto of Jefferson and lists Associated Press and United Press service notes with a regional and national circulation map.
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Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Mally
Sanday
Atcaldit
Parachutes for air travelers ruled impractical
A Associated Press report quotes the Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Air Transport Association explaining why commercial planes do not carry parachutes. Crashes happen too fast for escape and many passengers cannot safely don chutes. even when possible the chance is extremely rare, about once in 10,000,000 to 20,000,000 flights.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
Air Transport Association of America
Confederate Veterans Rally Aims at Davis Birthday Speech
An article notes a small group of Confederate veterans and others gathered in Washington to mark Jefferson Davis's birthday. Prof Charles C Tans of Georgetown University attacked Lincoln and the wartime act, suggesting responsibility lies with Lincoln and others. The piece reflects the era's contentious views on Civil War memory and Southern identity.
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Davis
Charles C. Tans
Georgetown Praveroty
Texas
Tansall
Abraham Linccoln
Unclear OCR notes on World War II era events
Fragmented text references declarations of war, Axis and Allied actions, and remobilization themes. It mentions Argentina, Germany, Italy, and depor tions, with garbled phrases about a secretary and a teacher, plus vague notes on removals and investigations.
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Denoauhetng
Atcenim Ag
Argentina
Germats
Dapana
Amoco
Court Bill in Houston County Faces Delays and Costs
The proposed new inferior court for Houston County is being advertised ahead of legislative introduction. Officials expect automatic passage due to local courtesy, while citizens question the need and potential tax impact. Lawyer estimates suggest at least $5,000 yearly additional cost to taxpayers, with other figures uncertain until books are reviewed after operation begins.
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Houston County
Range &Y Hign
Court creation faces cost questions and staff shifts
The Eagle notes uncertain figures for the new court cost and pay rises for a clerk and register while relief for current courts continues. Houston lawyers and Circuit Judge Midstead say civil court cases may be scarce to justify sessions, yet the bill proceeds. The paper doubts the added cost but finds little public opposition, hoping future costs are acknowledged.
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Fermatas
Houston
Circuit
Midstead
Circuit Court
Dothan Citizens Debate Hospital Funding And Hope
In a letter to the People’s Forum Editor, a Dothan resident argues for a hospital, noting nearby towns raised substantial public donations and expecting federal and state aid. The writer criticizes local willingness to fund nonprofitable institutions and credits Dr. Burkett for interest, urging community support to advance a hospital project.
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the Fagle
Dothan
Houston County
Alabama
Taft Hartley fight tests Truman and Lewis
Washington column recounts John L. Lewis misjudging coal operators in wage talks tied to the Taft Hartley bill. Operators staged a show of firmness to push Truman toward signing, while Lewis faced an unexpected hard line. The piece notes a volatile mine talks scene and broader political pressures in labor and civil rights cases.
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Washington
John S. Lewis
Lewis
Truman
John L. Lewis
Charles O'Neill
Harry Moses
U. S. Steel
Moses
United Mine Workers
Lewis Lewis
Taft. Maries
John
Charley O'Neill
Whewever
O'Neal
Vda
Tavis
OV Neal
CyNeil
Damocles
North Carolina’s mixed chorus of race and hope
John Temple Graves chronicles Winston-Salem scenes from the Piedmont Festival. He recalls white and black choirs singing together at Bowman Gray Stadium, notes a drowning incident in Raleigh, and comments on race relations, leadership, and progress in North Carolina. Salem College’s 175th commencement and its alumnae moving into teaching are highlighted.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Eastern Air Line
Bowman Gray
Bel Canto Boy's
Salem College
Jesus
Raleigh
Carolina Pines Lake
North Carolina
Rich Square
Reynolds
Aubrey Williams
Alabama
C. D
James F. Shepard
North Carolia College For
Durham
F. N. Atkins
Winston-Salem Teachers College
Pennsylvania
Howard Randthaler
Cornwallis i
No Peace Preserved in Family Jars and Drive Conflicts
Attorney General Clark and Assistant Attorney General Caudle plan to retry South Carolina's self confessed teachers amid concerns over driving conduct and conviction factors. The column recalls Tanforan race track officials tied to anti veteran finagling, and notes a court upholding fines against gambling interests for diverting housing materials near Reno.
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Clark
Caudle
South Carolina
Tanforan
San Francisco
Reno
New
U.S. Court of Appeals
Guy Standifer
Tanforan Company
John Steinbeck
Roger Jacobs
Mobile
Ala
Chevrolet
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
India freedom shifts U S role in Asia balance
Britain's grant of independence to India prompts analysis in Washington. US officials weigh risks of Soviet influence and potential American counteraction while urging minimal British and American interference. The piece notes India's division impacts and the fading of British imperial reach.
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John M. Hightower
Britain
India
Rooat
United States
Washington
Russia
Turkey
America
China
Asia
Longest Walk Record From New York To San Francisco
Abraham L Monte verde of Mays Landing New Jersey set the walking record in 1929 for the 3415 mile trek from New York to San Francisco. He completed the distance in 79 days 10 hours and 10 minutes.
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New York
San Francico
Abraham L Monteverde
Mays Landing
N. J
Mrs Guilford Dies Buried At Graceville
Funeral services were held for Mrs Georgianna Guilford age 77 at New Hope Baptist Church Graceville. She died after a three week illness and was active in church and civic work. Survivors include four daughters Ellie Reeves Ec Matthews Carrie Tayk Lula Hughes route two Geneva a son David Guilford route two Geneva three brothers Calvin Watford Black Ala Zin Watford Chipley Fla one sister Quie Watford Dothan. Burial followed at City Cemetery Graceville with Sear Funeral Home directing.
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Georgianna Guilford
The
New Hope Baptist
Guilford
Misionary Baptist Church
Ellie Reeves
Ec Matthews
Carrie Tayk
Lula Hughes
Geneva
David Guilford
Calvin Waford
Black
Ala
Zin Watford
Chipley
Fla
Quie Watford
Dothan
Cemtery
Graceville
Sear Funeral Home
Gadsden Drops Back In SEL Chase
Gadsden's Pilots fall back in the Southeastern League race after losing 8 to 7 to the Meridian Senators. Meridian preserved its lead with timely hits and a four-run ninth, while Vicksburg climbed to second by routing Anniston 7 to 5. Selma beat Pensacola 8 to 6 on Cloverleafs power in the sixth.
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Pilots
Meridian Pe
Vicksburg
Seco
Jacan Senators
Senators
Meridian
Montgory
Montgome
Peps
Montgomery
Anniston
Selma
Pensacola
Added Nitrogen Increases Shelled Pea Crop Yields In Tests
Geneva NY AP reports nitrogen boosts shell peas yields in trials at New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. Excess nitrogen raised yields from 300 to 700 pounds per acre, with recommended fertilizer levels yielding 750 to 1,000 pounds per acre. Dr Vittum notes ammonium sulfate cyanamide raised yields further, with 60 pounds extra nitrogen improving shelter peas differently by soil.
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Geneva
N.Y
New York St Agricultural Experiment Stali
Vittum
Red Cross Woolens Tested In Germany
In Bad Wildungen Germany AP report notes American Red Cross wartime aid to occupiers and displaced people, with woolen clothing distribution for troops and civilians. Totals include 150,000 woolen items, 11,500 gloves, 32,604 firef? ers, 6,574 pullovers and wristlets. UNRRA in Germany and Austria received distributions and further relief to displaced persons.
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Bad Wildungen
Ger
American Red Cross
Germany
Austria
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