Telephone Workers Form Labor Union Opens Convention
A new labor union the Coramnic tions Workers of America is born with its first convention in Miami Beach Florida led by 31 year old Joseph A Beirne The union aims to recruit 570000 rank and file telephone workers and lure telegraph and radio techs from AFL and CIO It faces choice of affiliating with CIO AFL or staying independent The federation dissolves and its plan to form a cohesive union follows dissatisfaction with the nationwide Bell system labor disputes and rival unions urge CIO affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
AFL
CIO
CWA
Twoc — Telephone Workers Organization Committee
National Federation of Telephony Workers
Denver
Bell Telephone
American Union of Telephone Workers
Western Electrics Employes Association
TWOC
Slight Damage From Traffic Crashes In Dothan
Police report two minor crashes Sunday and Saturday in Dothan. Ewell H. Jones rear ended George Williams on S Andrews Street causing slight vehicle damage with no injuries and no charges. Sgt Ed Cherry in a municipal car collided with a scooter driven by Norman Murutais on West Main Street. Minnis sustained a slight head injury.
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Ewell H
Snooks) Jones
N. Range Street
Dothan
George Williams
Washington Street
S. St. Andrews Street
Jones
Williams
Ed Cherry
Police Department
Norman Murutais
Stough Street
W. “Ain St
Minnis
Bengali Leader Refuses Clear Jinnah Support Say Fool
Fragmented OCR shows Prendén Os Suhrawardy of Bengal dodging a direct response on backing Jinnah. The fragment mentions a Congress party meeting amid Hindu majorities and questions about unity within the British commonwealth, with unclear outcomes and implied tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prendén
Suhrawardy
Bengal
Jinnah
Mrs Anna Kirkland Dies At Age 74 in Home
Mrs Anna Kirkland dies at age 74 at her home. Survived by husband Reverend Ward Kirkland and children Harvey Etheridge Dothan and T C Kirkland Jacksonville. siblings and stepmother noted. Services at Baptist church Tuesday with Rev A D Pounder and Rev Jo Gonarter. burial at Barwick cemetery. Active pallbearers listed.
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Anna Kirkland
Mere Anna Aevecea Kirkband
Caris
Menber
Tee
Ctland Avenue Baptist Chinas
Cntr Ge
A D Pounder
Jo Goanter
Deraupghoa Efficestiae
Birt
Blend Barcist
Ward- Wilson
Eniuarge
Res
Woc RathTand
Hermie
Nashville
Mere Tiarvey Etheridge
T. C. RaStland
Jaeleonvilles
Halstead
Morne
Cumil
To Wy
Dothan
Ermice
Martha Evers
Marv Beagle
A. Mf Haste
Kinsey
Paul Barrentine
Paul Heteher
Charlie Mitcher
Clayton Kirkland, Jr
Barry Eddins
James Barrenine
Negro ex-convict killed in burglary attempt at cabin
A 31 year old Black man identified as Lucius White was shot dead by city detective W L Kine after he charged toward the officer while caught attempting to break into a tourist cabin in Montgomery. A cache of stolen items tied him to other burglaries. Coroner ruled the shooting justifiable homicide.
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Montgomery
Lucius White
Ralph ‘King
W. L. Kine
Rilow
Mo Bo Borkpatrick
Nessa
Fragmented wartime finance and TVA concerns in a northern state
A garbled report details Reconstruction Finance Corp. debt repayments and war-related expenses, with references to TVA power, the War Damage Corp. and a state debate on funds and credits. It mentions the Tennessee Valley, Senate actions, and criticisms of wartime financing amid other economic notes and a Brazil sugar topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sreeswig 208 Economce
Seere
Dustin
Lite
Anteteema Coffiars
Tteer - American Education Mountaiin
Tie Tos Cowitottee
Reconstruction Finance Coop
Tas
Gand Ds Ag
Umeca
Une Sagmee
Tennessie Valles Astraa
TVA
Dusting Cotton to Fight Boll Weevil Urged by County Agent
Hutton County cotton growers were advised to dust with calcium arsenate to control boll weevils. Officials cited losses of about 5,000 bales last year and warned weevils are already in Houston County fields. Farmers should apply 8–10 pounds per acre initially, with follow up applications every four to five days, adjusting for moisture and aphids.
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Hutton County
Coumnty Agent Com
Ong
Houston County
Algoma
Diay
Sacred Harp Singers Meet In Georgia
Sacred Harp singers gathered yesterday in Donalsonville Georgia for the annual convention. Rev A J Frady presided with J D Cox as vice president and Weo Josenby as secretary. List of attendees includes Basceba Coage Hatener and many other facilitators with a meal served during the event. The convention will be held again in Donalsonville the next year.
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Sacred Harp Singers
Georgia
Sigan Conventaan
Tue Tyi-Statea
A. J. Frardy L . Strath
J.D. Cox
Weo
Josenby
Secretars
Proters
Basceba
Hatener
Chiss
Leadoe
Toate Songs
Enea
Wee
Alt Tosa
J.T. Heimis
Andrea Obo
Oat Roney
Cos Voimunn
Ofroc
Job. Johnson
Ho Mlcher
Pott
Bude
CO Pariner
Cl Lo Youu
Alou Retehosy
J. ML Mintueses
Woo Pitts
J. el Medes Ups
Nora Lee Stooth
Mesbaueie Weadham
Bod
Tree
Woh
Donalsonville
Red Cross Plans Swimming and Lifesaving Course
The Red Cross Chapter outlines a swimming and lifesaving course for local residents. The plan includes instruction at the community pool, safety demonstrations, and certification upon completion.
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Red Cross
Parker And Mulloy Win Net Tourney
Parker of Loated and Mulloy clinched a doubles title in a net tourney. The players defeated opponents 14 to 6 and 6 to 0, with solid serving and quick net play. Highlights include Jahn’s strong run and Mrs Lewis as Canada’s women’s champion contributing to the event’s competitive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker and Mulloy
Mrs Roxianna Smith Dies Near Hartford
Mrs Roxianna Smith aged 84 died Thursday afternoon at her Hartford route home and was buried in Pleasant Hill cemetery after a grave ride service Friday morning. Rev Hayward Trawick officiated with Holman of Hartford in charge of arrangements. Survivors include daughter Mary Minnis Dean, eleven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Cleveland Farmer, Claude Farmer, John Knppaworth, Joe Bally, Bird Parmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Rouxianna Smith
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Hayward Trawick
Holman
Muchide
Mary
Minnis Dean
Cleveland Farmer
Claude Farmer
John Knppaworth
Joe, Bally
Bird Parmer
Ashford athletic field dispute ends with rental payment approved
Probate Judge Albert Logue heads a board debate over field work costs for Ashford Alabama. Officials dispute figures from $965.03 to $1,400 and approve a rental payment covering equipment labor oil and related costs while noting prior criticism and transfer of funds. Meadows questions legality and records but motion passes.
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Albert Logue
Ashford
Highway Department
Harriman Summerford
Calhoun and
Logue
Ala
Tania
County Authorizes Purchase Of Camera For Prison Pictures
Houston County Board of Revenue approved purchasing a camera and equipment to build a photo file of prisoners at the county jail. Estimated cost around 50 dollars for enforcement use. Also, a meeting was set to organize the Houston County Hospital Association. Four road-work requests were heard, including widening a stretch from Snell's store to Gooeta Coumes. The board prioritized surveys and rights of way, with other road repairs approved as time and money permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Board
Burton
Bartes
J. A. Logue
Houston County Hopital Association
At & U'Vlock
Cotrehouse
Gilmore
Logue
Beard
Milton Lurie
W. Warrison
Wooat Gaines
Burnt Mill
Dale
Eugene West
Boy Scouts Begin Summer Camping at Camp Rotary
The 1947 summer season opened with about 40 Boy Scouts from local troops attending Dorset Week at Camp Rotary. Officials include Grovey Maddux as director, Ian Wakfield Jr. as commissary director, John Uoakley as assistant sergeant, Townsend Bosd as counselor, and other staff. Registrations for the second week are coming in slowly. if not enough participants by week’s end, the camp may cancel the hard week portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Rotary
J. Vi Cooke
Citubell
Eprup
Mee. Goines
Find
Mel Vitnes
Wtheal
Grovey Maddux
Wequities
Ian Wakfield
John Uoakley
Cobseac Sery
Townsend Bos d
Caunipipn
Seoul Offici
Pepis
Slain Baby's Father Faces Lie Detector Test
Harry Morton father of one of the two slain infants is to be taken to Cleveland for a lie detector test after the funeral of his baby daughter at City Hospital. Stark County prosecutor W Bernard Rodgers said Morton would be examined about the double deaths as investigators pursue possible leads and question seven boys in a nearby county about the case. The police say the killings appear to be an inside job and continue to search the pediatric ward area for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massilion
Upa
Harey Morton
Dawes
Siadn
Nasit
Choyvebuid
Stark
W. Bernard Rodgers
Assi
Ant
Murton
Cleveland
Tines
Barker
Floods Devastate Towns With Rising Mississippi Wave
At Ottuaoesa a dozen believed dead and thousands displaced as floods surge. In Quincy Illinois the Mississippi reached a record 23.6 feet before levee breaks caused a drop. Downtown districts flood as water overruns riverside areas and threatens nearby towns.
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Ottuaoesa
Quincy
We Bluff Amos
Hansnibal
Committee to Hear Russia War Pledge Resolution Early
A committee placed on its docket an early hearing for a resolution demanding Russia keep wartime pledges and urging firm American policy toward the Kremlin. Introduced months ago by Rep. Colmer of Mississippi, the move signals strong Republican support for hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
Russia
Kremlin
Rep
Colmer
Dmiss
Livestock arrivals at eight plants report hog price rally
Thomasville GA AP USDA notes arrivals at eight packing plants in Alabama Georgia and Florida totaling 200 cattle 75 calves and 1000 hogs. Hog market steady to 15 cents higher with price advances on 180 lb and heavier hogs. Quotations show 140-180 lb hogs at 22.50 to 23.50, 120-140 lb hogs 17 to 18, sows 20.50, and top well over 23.60 for best 180-240 lb hogs.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultoie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jcksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Tne
Montgomery Market Cattle and Hog Prices Reported
The Federal State Livestock Market News Service reports at Union Stockyards cattle receipts near 400 with opening trade steady to last week. Cattle values range from 27.00 to 10.50 for slaughter steers and heifers, 8.50 to 16.00 for canners and cutters, and similar for stockers and calves. hogs show steady prices across weights from 16.00 to 23.50 with midsized trades around 22.00 to 23.50 for heavier lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Federal State Livestock Market News Service
Union Stockyards
Hous
Static breaker draws crowds at alien garden fair
In a curious scene locals and visitors gather around wires and improvised devices claimed to harness cosmic rays. Beebe touts a “static breaker” to cure ailments and clear algae from water while attendees sample bread treated by the device and watch demonstrations in an outdoor arbor amid diverse beliefs and lingering questions.
New Orleans Cotton Open Might Low Close
Cotton futures show varied activity with July and December contracts listed. Prices range from the mid 29s to low 31s, reflecting modest volatility and month-to-month shifts in the open and close figures for multiple maturities.
Negro Who Escaped Mob May Attend Funeral of Father
RALEIGH NC UP God win Buddy Bush 21 year old Negro who escaped from a mob at Jackson NC today discharged a Negro lawyer who advised him not to return to his home county under guard to attend his father's funeral Warden Hugh Wilson of Central Prison where the young sawmill worker is being held for safekeeping said Bush had signed a statement retaining W D Strickland of Rich Square NC a white lawyer to replace Negro Attorney Herman Taylor of Durham NC Taylor had been hired by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Bush's father Alfred Bush died late Friday following a heart attack at his farm home near Rich Square District Solicitor Ernest R Tyler in Northampton County said he had arranged for a deputy sheriff and a State Highway Patrolman to escort the young Negro safely to Rich Square tomorrow for the funeral but that he was not sure that Bush would go I hope he will Tyler said He'll be perfectly safe down here Wilson said Bush renounced Taylor and engaged Strickland after a conference with a Negro minister and the white lawyer They advised him to attend his father's funeral Bush was seized from jail by the white mob four hours after he was arrested at Rich Square on charges of attempting to attack a white woman Seven white men were later arrested on kidnapping charges Strickland reportedly was trying to secure Bush's release on bond Taylor had advised the young Negro not to try to raise bail.
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Raleigh
N. C
Godwin
Buddy) Bush
Jackson
Hugh Wilson
Central Prison
Bush
W. D. Strickland
Rich Square
N.C
Herman Taylor
Durham
N. C. Taylor
National Associition For
Ie Advancement of
Alfred Bush
Ernest R. Tyler
Northampton County
Tyler
Wilson
Taylor
Strickland
Meridian Stretches Southeastern Lead
Meridian Peps extended their Southeastern League lead to three games after routing Selma Cloverleafs 13 to 5. Gadsden Pilots beat Vicksburg 9 to 4 to climb toward second place as Anniston won 9 to 8 in the opener and 8 to 4 in the nightcap. Montgomery defeated Pensacola in a high scoring affair.
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Meridian Peps
Selma Cloverleafs
Vicksbues
Gadsden Pilots
Meridian
Selma
Peps
Davis
Gadsden
Vicksburg
Pilots
Jackson
Anniston
Eivings
Senators
Scherer
Enbt
Montgomery
Pensstcola
Weekend Arrests Record City Officers Made
Police logs show about 400 weekend arrests by city and county officers. Thirty five were charged with assault and battery. Three others faced counts of public drunkenness disorderly conduct and panichlne in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolay
Polee
Coun
Baseball league leaders and top players noted in AP recap
National League leaders include Slaughter of St. Louis with 55 runs and Mize of New York with 41 RBIs. Slaughter also leads in hits with 62 and doubles with 13. Cooper ties for triples at four. In the American League, DiMaggio of New York leads with 57 hits and 14 doubles. Keller of Cleveland has 36 RBIs and 13 home runs. Pitching honors list Best at 900, Rowe and Shea, with other notes for Branca and Feller.
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Associated PR
Walker
Phi
Slaughter
St. Louis
Mize
New
Miller
Cincinnati
Rob
Brooklyn
Torgeson
Branca
Blackwell
Soaho
Rowe
Philadelphia
DiMaggio
Boudreau
Cleveland
Stirnweiss
Ney
Keller
New York
Keller York
New Kennedy
Chicago
Lehner
Philley
Willams
Boston
Dilling Louis
Akan
Feller
Shea
Hutchinson
Detroit
Negro Charged With Knifing Wife in Dothan
Joe McGee, a Black man of Alice Street, Dothan, was charged with fault and battery after allegedly slashing his wife with a knife. The injured woman was treated at a Dothan hospital, and McGee was released on bond after the charge was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McGee
Alice Street
Dothan
McGee
Tripps Returns From Injury for Atlantas Game
Trippi, recovering from a shoulder injury, will be available in a pinch hitting role. He is third in the Association with a .366 batting average in 40 games, after sustaining an injury during a diving drive attempt.
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Atla
AP Trippi
Atlan Tnseleer
Og Dorb
Trippi
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Washington State
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DR. Sinquefie
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