Hartford Opens Shirt Factory
The Phillips-Jones shirt factory began operations in Hartford with ceremonies. The plant, secured by the Hartford Industrial Corporation, is expected to employ about 125 people and marks a new industrial era for Hartford. The dedication drew ~1000 Geneva countians. R.S. Ward hosted with speeches by AL Smith and company officials including Seymour J. Phillips and T. H. W. Golden.
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Phillips-Jones
New
Hartford Industrial Corporation
Hartford Lions Club
Punen
R.S
Bob) Ward
AL AL Smith
Phillips Concern
Enty
T. HW. Golden
Seymour J. Phillips
Howard Vice
Geneva
Boo Mader
Orson Pridgen
Albert Buchinsky
James Snell
Golden
Jaycees Map 1948 Peanut Festival Plans
The Dothan Junior Chamber of Commerce held a meeting to outline plans for the 1948 Peanut Festival. W C Faulkner and Frank Covington Jr discussed tentative arrangements and proposed appointing a single festival chairman with committees for all phases. C W Johnson then spoke on future prospects in Houston County vocational agriculture training.
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Dothan
Junior Chamber of Commerce
W. C. Faulkner
Frank Covington, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
C. W. Johnson
Veterans Vocational Agriculture T
Houston County
Southwest Alabama Dry Spell Ends After Unexpected Showers
Mobile and surrounding counties including Baldwin Escambia and Monroe record relief as rains break a prolonged dry spell. Farm agent FLA Rew notes late corn crops face reduced damage while the Mobile weather bureau forecasts continued thundershowers through tomorrow.
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Mobile
Alabama
Baldwin
Escambia
Monroe
FLA
Mobile Weather Bureau
Fore-St
Lewis Pushes Conditional Indefinite Coal Contract
Washington AP John L Lewis proposed to extend the soft coal contract indefinitely if operators allow the immediate start of a welfare pension plan. Wage talks reopen as pension fights with the $40 million fund and Taft Hartley concerns complicate efforts to reach a new agreement before June 30.
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Washington
John TL. Lewis
Lewis
Sen
Styles HH. Bridges
R-Nh
Ezra van Horn
United Mine Workers
No. 10
Dempsey Concedes Anderson Victory in NM Senate Race
In Santa Fe John J. Dempsey conceded Clinton P. Anderson captured New Mexico's Democratic nomine for U S Senator. Dempsey announced from his Santa Fe home that he congratulated Anderson while thanking supporters. He trailed 15,17 to 23,551 on returns from 868 precincts reported.
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Albuquerque
Nlm
John J. Dempsey
New Mexico
U. S
Clinton P. Anderson
Santa Fe
Anderson
Dempsey
Dixie Democrats Lose New Fight On Segregation
The Senate rejected a Southern Democrat bid to require armed forces to segregate by race amid draft bill debates. Senator Russell led the unsuccessfully argued amendment. Senator Pepper warned against forced segregation while defending military judgment. Final vote awaited on the draft bill.
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Washington
Senate
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Burnet R. Maybank
D-S.c
Russell
Truman
Chan Gurney
D-S
Armed Services Committee
Claude Pepper
D-Flay
Pepper
Florida
Pim
Armed Services
Georgia
Holland
Sparkman
Alabama
South
Man Arrested for Prowling at Walter Reuther Home
Detroit police detained Charter Kurgan, 46, an auto worker and CIO member, after a flashlight was shown at the window of Walter Reuther’s house amid ongoing security. He offered unverified motives, claimed past ties to the home, and was held for questioning with no charges filed.
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Detroit
Walter Po Reuther
Harry Lischen
Special Investigation Squad
Charter Kurgan
Reuther
CIO
United Auto Workers
Truman Critics Mount as Western Tour Extends
President Truman faces mounting criticism from state Democrats during a Western swing. Oregon nominee Lew Wallace urged smoother arrangements while Montana and Nebraska critics pressed housing and inflation plans. In Butte a large crowd greeted him as he urged Congress to act this session and steer housing and inflation policy. The journey included Spokane and Portland with aerial survey of flood areas and a packed parade through Butte drawing about 40 000 people.
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Truman
Montana
Nebraska
Lew Wallace
Oregon
A Nations Democratic Committee
Butte
Congress
Portland
Troaman
Mon C. Waljren
Falem
Ore
Goa
Porthind
Trunan
Washington
Spokane
Minerary
Grand Coulee Dan
Mont
Democratic
Than Derter Ho Noble
Trunaget
Fouremile Iparade
Cowan Charged With Manslaughter After Headland Crash
Headland vehicle crash ends in death of Etheridge 21 as passenger dies in Dothan hospital. State patrol cites pursuit from Dollarn to Headland. Cowan held on $1500 bond on manslaughter charge.
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Abbeville
Hasty Cowan
Headland
Hizawing
Leonard Leslie
Etheridge
Ania
Cowan
Pensenger
von Cleveland Street
Ralph Wilson
Dothan Highway
Reen
Wrees
Dollarn
Weadland
Covne
Youth
McGrath Pushes Civil Rights Compromise to Calm South
Senator McGrath, head of the Democratic National Committee, signals possible compromise on civil rights to soothe Southern delegates at the Philadelphia convention. He notes Southern walkouts possible over anti lynching, anti poll tax, anti discrimination demands but expects no mass walkouts. Page 5.
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McGrath
Jack Bell
Washington
Truman
Philadelphia
Ruman
Dixie Democrats
Jackson
Miss
Francis J. Myers
Pennsylvania
Myers
Sterarded Ous Coneamues
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Opneung
McGraths Baca
Cs Reav
Sta.d
Tery. S
Vandenberg assails House over ERP funding cut
Senate President Arthur Vandenberg condemned the House for cutting funds to the European Recovery Program and urged restoring 2.16 billion dollars. He warned the action harms U.S. prestige and world peace and called the House move a veto by indirection. The scene unfolded as the appropriations committee prepared to hear him in a packed room.
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John LL. Steele Washington
LLP
Senate
Arthur H. Vandenberg
House
Michigan
Senate Appropriations Committee
U.S
Vandenberg
Steppad
Vandenbert
Iowas
Marshall Reveals U S Acceptance of West Germany Plan
Secretary of State Marshall announced that the United States accepts the London conference proposals for Western Germany. The plan envisions a federal government granting home rule to Western Germany with limited powers and pledges to prevent further German rearms. France has not yet approved, and questions about feasibility linger.
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Marshall
Carine
Western Germany
Quisws
United States
London
Althea Marenall
Europe
France
Aifficuttes
Missing Florida mother traced by investigators but still unfound
In Tallahassee Florida a missing mother of two, Jose Stith Chattahoocnee, left home with her children visiting her brother in Pensacola. A special investigator from Governor Millard Caldwell's office and the State Highway Patrol assisted in the search. A description of the woman was broadcast across Georgia and Alabama as authorities continue the hunt.
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Tallahassee
Jose Stith Chattahoocnee
West
Figuida Todas
Pensaco
Gav
Millard Caldwell
Aessting
Gadeden
Joithoritae
Hapgenway
Georgia
Diveere
Pears Worran
Lbry
Fingerprint On Head Of FDR Explained
Aa of cos tte Mh Lee Rie provides an explanation regarding a fingerprint found on the head of Franklin D Roosevelt. The note outlines whether the print could affect perceptions of the former president and discusses potential implications for historical records.
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FDR
Bicycle Found Abandoned by Dothan Police
Dothan Police Chief Eddie D Kelley reports a red American Flyer boys bicycle found abandoned on No Faster Street about ten days ago remains unclaimed at the station. Kelley says it is in good condition and may have been stolen from a neighboring town, as no local theft report exists.
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Eddie DD
Kelley
Egyptian Bombers Hit Tel Aviv and Arabs Capture Nizanim
Egyptian bombers struck Tel Aviv from high altitude as Arabs reportedly captured Nizanim and advanced into the Damascus Gate area. Israele authorities described indiscriminate bombing around the city while early reports claimed Arab forces seized parts of the Mediterranean quarter before the Jewish defense repelled later assaults.
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Tel Aviv
Nizanim
Egyptain
States' Rights Democrats Vote Own Candidate If Truman Named
fragmented text appears to discuss States' Rights Democrats and Truman timing, with scattered phrases about seats, rates, and party strategy. No clear names, places, dates, or concrete outcomes are discernible from the readable segments.
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Truman
28 Bodies Recovered At Hampton Roads
NORPOLA reports 28 bodies recovered at Hampton Roads amid a chaotic scene. Police and medics assess the toll as crews search for missing victims and determine the causes of the disaster.
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Hampton Roads
Sides Accept U.N. Truce Plan in Palestine Four-Week Cease Fire
Israel and the Arab states accept Count Bernadotte’s cease-fire proposal for four weeks in Palestine starting 6 am Friday. Moshe Shertok says Israel accepts if the Arabs do, with concerns over Jewish military-age immigration and Jerusalem access. Arab League spokesman confirms acceptance. Bernadotte awaits formal replies before Security Council action.
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Israel
Palestine
Dothan
United Nations
Folke Bernadotte
Mitter
Moshe Shertok
Bernadotte
Date
Shertok
Jerusalem
Arab League
The
U.N. Security Council
Aodnorth
League
Chaim Weizmann
Paris
Roeliable
United Nations Security Council
UNS
Mahmud Bey Fasyzy
Security Council
Weitzman
American Consulate in Jerusalem Hit by Mortar Fire
The American consulate in Jerusalem was struck by a mortar shell at night, breaking windows and downing power lines without causing injuries. Officials said shells also hit near the Navy Compound and surrounding areas, with guards reporting casualties among neither personnel nor correspondents.
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APJ
Jerusalem
Corsa
Willian C. Burement, Jr
State Department
Consulate
Navy
Tao
Poard
Conulate
Geesty
Au Temporarie
Aeoton Salute
Pease Notions
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GOP
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East Rot
Vandenberg Upbraids House
West Germany
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Lee Rie
Israeii
Padestane
Ueda
Batheuny
Yandows
Hurprire
Madara
Terael
Jepueulera
Mradensety
Mes Dra
Mar Bhik
Jerueilern
Eorntouroegie
Sackson
Ihrer A
Ro Phe
Yee
Norpola
Carters An
Hampton
Warten
Ware
U.N
Bernadette
Walter Collins
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