Benes Resigns Czech Presidency Giving Reds Reins
Prague AP report says President Edvard Benes resigned at a special cabinet meeting after the Communist coup reduced his powers. Gottwald’s office announced the move and the presidency may pass to a Communist leader with Parliament summoned for new elections.
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Reds
A. I. Goldberg
Prague
Klement Gottwald
Munich
London
Thomas G. Masaryk
Masaryk
Jan
Gottwald
Lang
Antonin Zapotocky
Carmichael Declares Alabama Opposes Convention Walkout
Attorney General Albert A. Carmichael said Alabamians overwhelmingly oppose bolting the Democratic National Convention walkout. He responded to a telegram from Democratic Chairman Gessner T. McCorvey after McCorvey lost runoff by 728 votes as results were announced. Carmichael said he would not bolt Truman and his civil rights program, and has campaigned across the state against a walkout.
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Gessner T. McCorvey
Walter J. Price
Truman
Alabama
Balt
McCorvey
The
People
State Tax Official Lee Rotharmel Dies In Apparent Suicide
Montgomery AP report states Lee M. Rotharmel 50 chief of the tobacco tax division in the State Revenue Department shot himself in a hotel room. Coroner M B Kirkpatrick noted a ver dict of death by own action and a note reading I am tired. Rotharmel had been ill, was attended by a physician, and had served with the state revenue department since 1939 rising to division chief. He hailed from Bluffton Indiana and previously worked in Birmingham.
Opp Boy Critically Shot By Accident On Madrid Farm
A 13 year old Opp boy named Derle Clark lies in critical condition at a Do than hospital after a hunting accident on his grandfather Anderson Clark's farm near Madrid. Sheriff Walt Cameron said the 22 caliber rifle misfired while he and a cousin were shooting at fish in a stream. the bullet passed from the left arm into the abdomen. The accident occurred as the cousin reloaded the rifle.
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Dothan
Madrid
Walt Cameron
Derle Clark
Madad
Anderson Clark
Derle
Cameron
Shorty Propst in Line for Job After Real Name Revealed
Washington reports indicate Rep. Hobbs considers appointing Ralph Clyde Propst known as Shorty Propst as postmaster at Ohatchee Alabama. A telegram to Ohatchee confirms two possible names. vacancy follows the upcoming retirement of the current postmaster.
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Shorty’ Propst
Washington
Rep. Hobbs
D-Ala
Chat- Ghee
Ala
Shorty
Propst
Edd Hyde
Sparkman
Chaiches Peatmmaster
P S C Approves Dial Telephones For Dothan Area
The Alabama Public Service Commission approved United Telephone and Telegravon Companys plan to install dial service in Dothan and a new rates schedule. Rates include 5.50 monthly for business individual lines and 3 for residential lines with various per-station charges. rural ten-party rates and extension phone costs are outlined. Completion date not set, but officials aim to expedite the conversion.
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Alabama Public Service Commission
United Telephone and Telegravon Company
Dothan
First Mortgage Sinking Fund
At&t
James L. Kirk
Burglary trio nabbed after Louisville service club theft
Police recovered nearly $125 in quarters and arrested Lloyd Clark 25, Curtis Medley 18, and Ichman C. Baker 23 of Louisville route three for second degree burglary. Medley and Baker signed confessions while Clark cited memory of the club. they split the loot after taking a slot machine and disposing it six miles away.
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Louisville
Eddie D. Kelley
Lloyd Clark
Curtis Medley
Ichman C. Baker
Barbour County
Kelley
Medley
Baker
Clark
Folsom Improves Slowly in Hospital Fight
Governor James E Folsom remains in the hospital with a respiratory infection. His secretary O H Finner says he is resting comfortably but has fever and no visitors. He likely will stay in bed several more days.
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Montgomery
James E
Folsom
O. H. Finner
Finney
Naeral
Lewis A' Reopened Talks With Industry Charges 'Duress'
John I. Lewis resumed wage talks with the soft coal industry under court order, claiming he is shackled and pressured by a federal injunction. He told union and industry negotiators he returned to conference only because a judge forced it, while warning that improvements are expected despite his objections.
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Washington
John I. Lewis
Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
United Mine Workers
Southern Coal Producers Association
Goldsborough
Honeymoon Couple Found Dead in Seaside Heights Cottage
A Philadelphia couple married just 24 hours were found dead in a Seaside Heights cottage. Police say no sign of violence or immediate cause. bodies lay in night clothes in the bedroom. Victims are William H Treyz, 34, and Evelina Smadey, 31, who wed in Philadelphia Saturday.
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Seaside Heights
N. J
Philadelphia
William H Treyz
Evelina Smadey
Missing 715 Vanport Residents Amid Flood Near Portland
The Red Cross reports 715 people and families from Vanport are unlocated as floodwaters threaten the area near Portland. Army Engineers reinforce dike lines to curb the Columbia River surge, with devastation tally at 26 dead, 52 missing, and up to 140 million dollars in damage.
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Portland
Ore
Red Cross
Columbia
Jin O
Arms Engineer Corps
Great River
Fraser
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Canada
British Columbia
Hindustria
Vancouver
Fanthel
Dover
Paratrooper’s Narrow Escape At Ark Transport Incident
Corporal attempts a risky maneuver during discharge from an Army transport in Little Rock Arkansas. He misjudges and falls from the rear, sparing serious injury through quick action and safety gear. Local authorities cite the incident and identify the soldier involved as Corporal R E Barrett from Lee OTarge of Arc.
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Little Rock
Ark
Aray
Moen
R E Berrett Dertfet
Eoldier
Lee Otarge
Arc
Acerke
Gila
Western Germany to gain self government under six powers
The United States and five allies outline plans for self government in Western Germany and say Soviet troops will stay until Europe’s peace is secured. The communique invites possible Russian participation later and calls for German constitutional steps in the western zones.
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Donald J. Gonzales
Washington
United States
Germany
Russia
Europe
London
Britain
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Nether
United Kingdom
Berlin
Marshall Vo Sohkoluesky
U.S. State Department
Getany
Western
Man Hurt and Driver Arrested After High Speed Chase
In Headland a late night crash followed a 10 mile pursuit by highway patrol. Leonard Leslie Whitridge suffered a skull fracture and is in critical condition after the car overturned on an unpaved street. James Henry Cowan, 17, faces reckless driving charges after posting bond.
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Headland
Wesrtlatch
Ato
Leonard Leslie Iithridge
On 0Than Hospital
Redleaf
James Hanry Cowan
T. ‘T. Bronts
Cowan Canen
Wilson
Less Anne
Thidge
Cowan
Ethridne
Two Small Children Die in Separate Accidents
The article reports two young children killed in separate incidents this week. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but locales include nearby roads and residential areas, with authorities promising investigations.
Armistice Plan Outlined For Arab States In Palestine
Bernadotte presented a four week truce framework to six Arab nations through Egypt Saudi Arabia Trans Jordan and other Arab League members. Arabs and Jews clash over immigration limits and access routes while Syrian and Arab forces mobilize along Palestine borders. Bernadotte plans a two day response window as truce talks face strains amid reports of negotiations teetering.
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Jerusalem
Bernadotte
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Trans-Jordan
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Syria
Lebanon
Iraq
Yemen
Arab League
Tel Aviv
Ataman
Mernadotte
Duphis
Beirut
Haifa
Amman
Taraeli
Tel Avive
Tarn
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Eisenhower Named Columbia University President
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower was appointed Columbia University's 13th president succeeding Dr Frank Hogan and Dr Nicholas Murray Butler who retired. No installation ceremony occurred. he assumes duties four years after leading Allied Invasion of Europe.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Columbia University
Europe
Heo Owill
Kacenhower
Frank Uckernthal
Ph Yentad Columbia
Nicholas Murrey Butler
Butter
Southerners May Put Up Candidate Of Own Choosing
President Truman faces Southern defections over civil rights as negotiators hint at a separate Southern Democratic banner. Senators Walter George and Richard Russell of Georgia are named as possible nominees if a split forms. Dixie leaders could unite behind a single anti Truman candidate to threaten the convention and possibly swing the election to the House. Truman presses a Westward barnstorming tour seeking pledged votes as he nears the needed majority for first ballot nomination.
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Walter George
Richard Russell
Georgia
Mr.Truman
Alabama
Texas
Thus Millain
Philadelphia
Truman
Dixie
House of Representatives
Nebraska
Missouri
Phil M
Hearing On Natural Gas In Dothan Delayed Indefinitely
A Federal Power Commission hearing on a natural gas line for Dothan and surrounding areas was postponed indefinitely at the request of Allande Gulf Gas Company. Selden Bailey of the chamber said new developments since the petition prompted the continuance. Commissioner Jim Syrennan noted the delay could stall gas availability for the city as no survey or plans exist yet.
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Federal Power Commission
Dothan
Allande Gulf Gas Company
United Gas
Chamber of Commerce
Selden Bailey
Chamber
Avatiatte
Bisley Gamie
Jim Syrennan
Wiis
Senate Rejects Proposal Prohibiting Segregation in Armed Forces
Amid debate on draft integration and religion in induction, the Senate voted down a measure banning segregation in the armed forces. Atest amendments and party lines shaped the close outcome as supporters argued for equal service, opponents warned of potential disruption to readiness.
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Tanger
Grohrdit
Pace
Coachman Garces
KRSD
Armed Services Committee
Erie
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