Tax Debate Heats Up Over Alabama Sales Tax Plan
Alabama lawmakers weigh a sales tax expansion favored by administration and opposed by industry leaders. Senate and House actions include bills on stadium bonds for Wilcox County and keeping property tax relief tied to the income tax amendment. A top aide warns extending the tax to exemptions could harm industry and ratification prospects.
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House
Wilcox County
Bruce Fisndergo
Aubtsn
RFC
Fenderson
Representatives
Fairfield Police Chief L Allman Dismissed by Civil Service Board
Jefferson County Civil Service Board dismissed Fairfield Police Chief L Allman on neglect of duty and malfeasance with effect June 10 after a week long hearing. Eight patrolmen had urged dismissal. other officers were suspended or dismissed as controversy surrounded the department.
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Ala
Efferson County Civil Service
Isonne
L. Allman
Te Fairfield City Council
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Civil Service Board
Allman
Reyn
County Reimbursed For Job At Ashford
The Houston County Board of Revenue accepted 961.35 from the Town of Ashford for road department work on the Ashford athletic field. The May session heard citizen complaints about unauthorized work at the request of District Two member Robert Meadows. Mayor Max Bruner said the town planned to reimburse gate receipts and school site purchases, noting Attorney General guidance supported payment to stop unneeded criticism.
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Ashford
Robert Meadows
Max Bruner
Toon of
Pusmoeum
Milton Tune
Bruner
Latte
W. Perry Calhoun
Calhoun
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Damage suit against Diable and Field dismissed in Georgia wreck case
Mamie N. Knight of Dothan filed a $25,000 damage suit against Diable and Field Company of Cape Girardeau Missouri over a Georgia wreck that killed JC Knight on October 15 1946. U S District Court deputy clerk JW Doughtry said the case was dismissed with the plaintiff taxed for court costs. Judge C B Kennamer ruled the Alabama court lacked jurisdiction as defendants Resided in Missouri and the incident occurred in Georgia. The Spring term proceeding was heard in Montgomery.
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Mamie N. Knight
Dothan
Diable and Field Company
Cape Girardeau
JW. Doughtry
U.S. District Court
Mamie Knight
JC. Knight
Ao Double and Field Truck
Farley County
United States Court
Alabama
C. Bo Kennamer
Montgomery
Tueidiehon
Candle Vield
Missouri
Georgia
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Murder Charge Filed Against Negro Here
A first degree murder charge was filed against Henry Lee Frasier for the stabbing of Roosevelt Pullen on Range Street near Newton Street intersection. Frazer surrendered in Auburn Alabama Sunday morning and admitted the killing. The case involves Frazer and his estranged wife Roberta Frazer after a dispute where Pullen was fatally stabbed while in her company.
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Henry Lee Frasier
Roosevelt Pullen
Cothar
Eldridge Cameron
Fraziee
Auburn
Ala
Houston County
Cebar
Mrs. Gaines Dies After Illness in Dothan
Mrs. R L Gaines seventy three of 103 Denton St died in a Dothan hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the residence with Dr Henry A Parker officiating and burial in City cemetery Ward Wilson in charge. She had lived in Dothan 37 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband three daughters Mrs Amos Jones Dothan Mrs L H Lane Youngstown Ohio and Mrs Jr H Wingate Jr Birmingham a son William D Gaines Atlanta and several grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Beaty Whiddon Howard Owens Adam Grant Alex Whiddon Quinn Flowers Horace Hall John P Shealy Archie D Carmichael.
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Mra Rol. Gaines
Denton St
L. H. Lane
Youngstown
Ohio
Jr. H. Wingate, Jr
Birmingham
Wiliam D. Gaines
Atlanta
Beaty Whiddon
Howard Owens
Adam Grant
Alex Whiddon
Quinn Flowers
Horace Hall
John P. Shealy
Archie D, Carmichath
Armour Named to Succeed Braden at State Department
President Truman nominated N. Armour to be assistant secretary of state replacing Braden who resigned citing Argentina’s anti Nazi commitments. Armour, a career diplomat age 59, has served as ambassador to Madrid and Argentina and was minister to Canada and Haiti earlier in a long career. His home is Gladstone New Jersey.
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Truman
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Sprundle Braden
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White Horse
Braden
Khen Ayers
Ayers
Gitetan
Spain
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N. J
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Princeton
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Haiti
Canada
Chile
Madrid
Flood and Tornado Toll Rises Across Midwest
Floods and tornadoes across Iowa and neighboring states have killed at least 24 people in two days. Ottumwa suffered heavy drownings as Des Moines River levels rose, while Dalles Oregon reported one death and hundreds homeless. Red Cross crews rescued dozens from flood debris as Mississippi and Des Moines rivers overflowed farmland and towns.
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Ore
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Man and two children injured in road crash near Marianna
A car crash five miles east of Marianna injured Marcus K. Scott and his two daughters, aged seven and five. Scott remained unconscious early today. one child suffered a brain concussion and shock while the other had minor injuries. Patrolman Harmrick and Deputy Sheriff Millian investigated the detour accident on the Old Spanish Trail section under repair.
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Spanish Trail
Housing Expediters Office May Be Killed
Washington reports the House appropriations committee approved an economy bill that would shutter the Office of Housing Expediter after June 30 if enacted. The measure cuts funds by 28 percent for several agencies and directs a large treasury cut, with liquidation set by mid 1931. Rent control extensions and remaining powers of the expediter would be affected amid debates on future housing policy and veterans preference.
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Truman Withholds Action On Tax Bill Until After Friday
President Truman delays decision on the income tax bill until after a Friday deadline. The White House cites ongoing discussions with lawmakers as talks continue on funding and policy details amid political pressure.
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Republicans Eye Special Congress
Aged stitched text shows Republicans weighing a special session and potential congressional moves. Mentions counsels, committees, and figures such as Hochs and the Senate foregoes committee duties while drafting proposals amid political tension.
Prohibition Law Violation Charged in County Court
Officers said Hughes was arrested Saturday night near the Jetfcout Coroneum. Bond set at $200. The case lists charges under prohibition laws and involves a suspect named Robert Vier who faces related counts.
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Chenalls
Hughes
Cou Court
Robert Vier
Legio
Moslem Leacne Votes To Accent Britain's Independence Plan
A garbled but readable political item notes Moslem Leacne supporting an independence plan for Britain. The fragment mentions voting patterns, opposition by others, and references to pages and sections in the newspaper. The exact names and places are uncertain due to OCR errors.
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Communists Seek US Oil Interest in Hungary
A political observer notes growing interest by the United States in Hungarian oil development. The discussion centers on potential Standard Oil involvement and the broader strategic context amid shifting regional mineral access and postwar diplomacy.
Explosion Causes Small Fire at Dothion Residence
A small explosion during a fire at the BLK Jawier home on Oates Street injured resident Granger slightly. Fire Chief Ryan said the blaze likely started in a moulding area as neighbors and responders battled flames and minimized further damage.
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Ortis Street
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Blk. Jawier
Oates
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Hada
Ryan
Dole
Civil Service Measure Advertised in State Senate Race
A civil service system bill was advertised for four readings and likely passage, framing a dispute among Hardwick Malone and others. It would affect Dothan city workers and set rules for who may hold office, with opposition over political influence and eligibility. Archduke Joseph convicted in Budapest for wartime collaboration cited in brief.
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Clyde
Abbie
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Huyen
Hardwick Gaid
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