Dothan 4-H Leader Heads to Washington Camp
Eighteen year old David West of Dothan travels by train to Washington D C as one of four Alabama 4 H members attending the National 4 H Club Camp. He earned an expense paid trip for leadership and achievement with a nine year record of 4 H work including hogs tomatoes corn poultry cantaloupes beef calves and dogs. West has held officer posts in Rehobeth 4 H and Houston County Council and has shown livestock since 1939. He hopes to meet President Truman and Rep George Andrews if possible and will return June 20 after a week at the camp near the Lincoln Memorial, learning the citizen role in government.
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Eugene West
Dothan
David
Washington, D. C
Houston County
Eagle
David Weat
Alabama
Washington
Union
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Rehobeth 4-H Club
Houston County Council
Truman
George Andrews
Potomac River
Lincoln Memorial
United States
Margaret Anne McGowin
Escambia County
Sue Wells
Jackson County
Eugene Allred
Talladega County
Savannah
Florida
Kiwanis Outing Enrolls About 190 Local Children
About 190 children eight to thirteen have registered for the Kiwanis sponsored outing at Port June 19. Registration runs at the Dothan Recreation Center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday with no registry Saturday. Transportation, lunch, swimming, games, and ice cream are provided free. fountain and other activities planned.
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Kiwanis
Porr
Whiting
Dothan Recreation
Chidren
Youngters
Young
Porter's
Kiwanis Club
Henry Beall 77 Dies. Local Merchant Remembered
Henry Beall of Luverne died at his home on Oates Street at age 77. Born in Elba he moved to Luverne in 1899 and to Doan in 1919 to work in the mercantile business. Survived by wife, son James Beall of Miami, daughters Mrs. Kenneth Lummus of Miami and Mrs. Bryant Tew of Walden Ala, four grandchildren, three sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. at Johnson Wilkerson chapel with burial at Rocky Mount near Highland Home. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
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Oates Street
Beall
Elba
Luverne
Doan
Merantile
Methodist Church
W.o.ww
Chnson-Wilkerson Chapel
E. A. Childs
Ocky Mount
Highnd
Johnson-Wilker
James Beall
Miami
Daughr
Kenneth Lummus
Bryant Tew
Walfe
Ala
Threce
L. D. Ogletree
Dothan
Lon Williams
Linwood
Tatum
Angus Wrence
Paul McKinnon
Wyatt Ynolds
C. W Walden
Bruce Hall
J. A. Higgins
E. F. Moody
Dr. Hilson
G. W. Blakey
Dr. cKshear
Wilmer McCarty
J. ‘©. Hunt, T. R. Mills, Marvie Har‘ton
J. L. Dean
Pe Henry Beall
Painters Begin Job On Courthouse Here
Painters arrived to start interior painting of the Houston County courthouse. The contract was awarded by the County Board of Revenue to W. O. Wootin of Opelika. Board Chairman Albert Logue announced plans for interior painting and general renovation and repair of the building.
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Houston County
County Board of Revenue
W. O. Wootin
Opelika
Albert Logue
FHA Supervisor Visits Houston County Office
H. C. Sexton of Montgomery district supervisor for the Farm ers Home Administration paid a routine visit to the Houston County FHA office today and conferred with county supervisors and committeemen. Supervisor James L. Burlerson reported.
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H. .C. Sexton
Montgomery
Farmers’ Home Administration
Houston County
FHA
James L. Burlerson
Dothan Fire Loss In May Reported By Chief Ryan
Total May fire loss in Dothan reached 3139 37 dollars and nine cents with 122 247 59 dollars at risk in 22 alarms. Insurance covered 52692 83 of the total losses. Causes included automobile fires burning grass and rubbish defective wiring and matches. Buildings valued at 44 500 and contents 77 747 50 were involved. 123 inspections found 19 hazards. Hydrant and booster streams together handled most blazes with several fires needing no service.
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Dothan
R. H. Ryan
Nicholas B. Crawford Dies At Montgomery
Nicholas Benjamin Crawford eighty three former Dothan resident died at his Montgomery home late last night after a long illness. He lived in Dothan from 1890 to 1930 served as clerk of the Federal Court and worked in the city clerk’s office in Columbia. After moving to Montgomery about thirty years ago he was employed in the Capitol for years. Memory Chapel Montgomery will conduct the funeral at 10 a m Thursday with Rev A S Turnipseed officiating. Burial in Oakwood Annex Cemetery. Survived by widow Mamie Crawford two sons Royce Crawford A C Crawford four daughters Mrs J O Stalling Mrs Jack Gorman Mrs W P Mount and Mrs M B Simpson and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Nicholas Benjamin Crawford
Dothan
Montomery
Crawford
Federal Court
Columbia
Montgomery
Capitol
Memory Chapel
A.S. Turnipseed
Oakwood Annex
Mamie
Royce Crawford
A. C. Crawford
Marianna
J. O. Stalling
Dallas
Tex
Jack Gorman
R Sorrells 84 Dies Near Hartford
R Sorrells 84 well known farmer and lifelong Hartford route two resident died at his son's home J S Sorrells early this morning. Funeral at Mt Guilliard Baptist Church near Vicksburg at 10 tomorrow with Rev J Collins and Rev Alec Collins officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by wife Martha and five sons J T E R A E R L J S all of Hartford route two 33 grandchildren and 77 great grandchildren.
Ottawa hearings open on pending bills in Alabama legislature
Montgomery AP reports a recess eased as House and Senate committees take the lead in hearings on pending bills. Senate debated Gov. Folsom nominees to Alabama Polytechnic Institute, voting 20 to 12 to refer to a county-based trustees panel. House passed blood test requirement for syphilis before marriage and a measure to enforce racial segregation on public buses.
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Roberts H. Brown
Opelika
Joe Davis
Albertville
Senate
Folsom
House
Senate Alls
Frank Head
Shelby
Charles H. Ramey
Hale County
President Truman Addresses Canadian Parliament in Ottawa
President Truman spoke in the Canadian House of Commons urging support for the Truman Doctrine and American foreign policy. Prime Minister Mackenzie King backed continued wartime cooperation with the United States to shape postwar world leadership.
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Merriman Smith
Ottawa
Truman
House of Commons
Canada
W. J. MacKenzie Kip
United States
Tai Torning
Mr. Kang
Robert Borden
Waterway Plea Put to House Committee for 3 Million
Alabama Florida and Georgia lawmakers urge a $3 million initial appropriation to start the Chattahoochee Apalachicola Flint waterway project. The plan, totaling about $60 million, calls for four dams with Buford and Fort Benning among them to secure water and navigation.
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Chattahoochee - Flint Waterway
Washington
House
Alabama
Florida
Gearpta
Chattahoochee
Apalachicola
Atlanta
William B. Hartsfield
Davia
Dga
Baford
Flr
Flint
Buford
Columbia
Ala
Army Engineers
Ft. Benning
Congress
NLRB Hearing Opens Over Elba Labor Dispute After Strike
A National Labor Relations Board hearing began in Elba amid allegations of unfair labor practices by Dorsey Trader Co. Union leaders claim a lockout followed a November strike after the company rejected a contract. Local secretary Ben Logan cites ongoing refusals to recognize the union and disruptions including a night shift walkout.
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ELBA
Collertoye Barpuining
Ainier Legate
Loch Aepbertiet Tee
Beneal Te Uaw« Cio
Acemdim
Ben Logan
Io Viedlation
Conpane
Gamon
Logan Sand Yesterdasy
Jeoverates TV
Aloe
Natht Sini
Logan
Thee
Company
Olncai
Bowser
Uumon Legun
Janes Ho Newele
Chautman
Lotton
Sidewalk Blood Pressure Shop Thrives In Los Angeles
Hal Boyle profiles a casual blood pressure shop run by Dr Joseph G Cameras on Sobo Street near a trolley line in Los Angeles. The column riffs on travel and odd bargains as a backdrop to a small business that helps locals monitor heart health with simple services.
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Sidewalk Blood Pressure Shop
Los Angeles
Joseph
Mayor Vann Rescues Nero Youth From Lynching Mob
Hurtshoro mayor Vann and allies rescued Joram Harris a Nero youth from a mob threatening lynching. The incident followed an assault report as Harrs was beaten and dragged toward a tree before authorities intervened and placed him under guard in Kilby State Prison. Sheriff Matthews oversaw the case.
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Hurtshoro
Nero
Government buying pool proposed to steady farm prices
A new government plan for long term farm price stability proposes a buying pool to buy non perishable farm goods at fixed prices to bolster prices during surpluses and supply shortages. John Brandt of Minnesota led the plan before the House agriculture committee as Congress considers a long term federal farm program.
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United States of Europe
William T. Peacock
Washington
APD
Congress
Ita
U S Protests Russia Over Hungary Crisis and UN Move
The United States delivered a formal protest to the Soviet Union regarding Hungary's internal affairs. The note hints at a joint American inquiry into Hungary and mentions possible recourse to the United Nations if Soviet interference persists.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Mongars
State Department
United Nations
Iltish Hussain
Hungary
Svanidov
Amon ii
Muscus Ved
London
Daepary
Yalta
Poycer
Hussia
Housevell
Churchill
Bercaino
Columbia Man 75 Found Dead By Son
Charles Co Maryland Sheriff reports Colburn Williams aged about seventy five found dead in yard of his Coborubis home. Cause listed as heart attack with no foul play. Wife said he had headache earlier. body discovered by son around 4 40 p.m. Funeral arrangements to be announced later by Ward General Home.
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Los Angeles
API
Shanghai
Calcutta
Belgium
Budapest
Kent
New York
Charles Co Wilhiaane
Coborubis
Walt Camerun
Caranec Stith
Hie
Vale
Hig Lane
Joe McGee Charged With Murder Intent
Local court records show Joe McGee charged with murder intent following the death of his wife at their home last night. He was released today on a $900 bond as investigators proceed with the case.
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Joe McGee
Dee
Megeer Vor
Oun
Shenit
McGiee
Poin Mae McGee
China protests Russia over border clashes with Outer Mongolia
Beijing lodged a strong protest with Moscow after Outer Mongolian forces attacked near the Sino Outer Mongolia border. China alleged incursions at Pewashan and accused Russia of responsibility through an allied Outer Mongolia regime. Ambassador and Moscow envoy were instructed to press the issue with deep concern noted.
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China
Russia
Nanking
Sinkiang
Ching
Moscow
Pewashan
Miles Morphea
Chitwe Mear
Outer Mongolia
Clargh
Yo Y. Chang
Eportomiin
Soviet Union
Shaw Backs Wallace For U. S. President
90 year old British sage Shaw praises former U S Secretary Henry A Wallace in a poste interview. He says Wallace renders great service to peace by improving Soviet relations and broadening American minds beyond parochial views.
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Bessels
George Bernard Snaan
Weary A. Wallace
United State
Wallaces
Pakong
SCL
Flevetender Shaw
Sauddle
Degdera
Shove
U. S
Henry A. Wallace
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Sorrells
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Thas
Pate Maduester
Rey Marks
Tignan
Tie P Kage
U.S
Davee
NLRB
BY Victor Smi
Hal Boyle
Hurtsboro
Ale
Apr
Derp
Joram Harris
Vaen
Hi M
Heatherford
Phal
Cradveon
Fiat
Airenderng
Vann
Artis
Vandaaidne
Harrow
Noah
Caciban
Harria
Ralph Matthews
Mir
Kilby State
Prican Fae
Matthews
Veterans Administration
Karl ‘T. Compton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
House Armed Services Committee
Compton
Diplomate Officaale
United Tractions
Columbia Man
Pittsfield
Mass
Robert B.carpino
Ss. Ann's Church
Danbury
Conn
Pittsfield Order of Moose
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