Probes Open In Deaths Of Four After Boat Sinks
Long Beach investigators opened two probes into the sinking of the 42 foot Signal Hill after it capsized in the Catalina Channel. Sixteen crew and passengers were rescued, four men from Long Beach died: Joseph Robinson 42 William Peletier 24 Jimmy Roberts 30 and J. J. Singer 30. The boat was returning from a fishing trip when water flooded in after passengers sat on the side and a failed pump worsened flooding. Coast Guard and planes assisted as survivors clung to a rope amid freezing seas.
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County School Heads Attend Troy Meet
Houston County's school system will be represented at a three day South School study conference at Troy State Teachers College. Superintendent Sol Nell and Rehobeth Principal Leslie Baxter with Cottonwood Principal McNall are set for panel discussions on education and community relations. City Superintendent Brice Flurey is also expected to attend portions of the meeting.
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Draft extensions and Air Force expansion debated in Congress
The draft extension faces tension over presidential power to halt inductions. The House approved a two year extension granting Congress control over timing. Chairman Tydings urged a bill enabling a 70 group Air Force, noting the current Air Force is organized into 48 groups.
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Hadacol Aids Nervous Mother of Twelve in Strained Times
An OCR fragment notes Hadacol aiding a nervous mother of twelve, mentioning children, relatives, and reliance on the tonic. The text is garbled but implies a personal testament to Hadacol’s calming effects amid household stress and fatigue.
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Circuit Court Opens With Criminal Docket
A session of Circuit Court begins at Houston County Court House with Judge D. C. Halsteid presiding. Trials listed include embezzlement by Odom, grand larceny by Bainer Grant and Be cell Grant, forfeiture, burglary, receiving stolen property, false pretense charges against Dalton and Hughes, assault with intent to murder against Smith and Mitchner, and grand larceny tied to Enfinger. Tomorrow's docket adds Catherine Corry and Upsnaw with grand larceny and other charges.
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Robbery Motive In Florida Staying
Jacksonville police say robbery was motive in the brutal Florida murder of Merrilet J. Stevens, 31, and the beating of Frances Dodson, 31. Stevens, a part time electrician and watchmaker, was found dead in his bedroom. Mrs. Dodson’s sister Mrs. Capshaw found the wounded woman and the body, noting purses ripped and a jewel box emptied. Authorities described Stevens slain and Dodson critically injured with facial and head wounds.
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Sicilian Group Linked To Crime In America
Senate crime investigators report evidence that the Sicilian Black Hand Society known as the Mafia is responsible for major American crime. A committee source says the special crime investigation group is focusing on U S operations. Chairman Kefauver confirms the inquiry into Mafia activities. The piece notes the Mafia originated in Sicily over 1300 years ago and that some members entered the United States around 1850. Officers will be elected tomorrow night at Pythagoras Lodge 650 annual meeting. Dothan Commandery 25 had scheduled Knight Templar work for Thursday.
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Poultry prices and crops in Georgia and beyond
AP dispatch reports USDA notes wet Georgia live poultry market steady to firm with good demand and adequate supplies. Prices paid for farm poultry ranged from 24 to 28 cents, while cotton futures rose up to 30 cents. In Macon a crime note records an arrest for distilling, and in New Delhi officials consider a 30 cent tax on babies to raise revenue.
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Georgia Emergency Aid Financing Seen As Secured This Year
Georgia state officials forecast full funding for Herman Talmadge's 20 million emergency aid program. Auditor Thrasher warned that to meet the 50 fiscal target, anticipated income of 647,404 monthly must arrive, with surplus 6 million at start aiding schools highways health and welfare. Remaining funds depend on June revenues and other departments.
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Green Favors seizure of railroads in emergency
AFL President William Green proposed that the government seize railroads in emergencies to protect public welfare, a plan opposed by Senate committees. Senator Byrne criticized banning strikes as authoritarian, while Senator Donnell backed a law to curb rail strikes. Green warned a no strike rule could apply to other industries and cited unions across the nation.
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Livestock Prices and Receipts Across Southern Plants
Livestock arrivals totaled 78 centile with 225 calves and hogs at eight major packing plants in Albany Columbus Maul Une AnenBSone Lavon Dothan and Jacksonville and Tallahassee Florida. Hog prices were mostly steady with varied weights bringing 18 to 19.50 per hundredweight and some up to 17.50. Cattle and calf sales at Montgomery Union Stockyards show 425 salable head with slaughter steers 28.00 and cows 18.00 to 20.00. hogs mostly steady with 240-270 lb hogs at 19.00. A fragmented line about the Cathedral of Viborg in Denmark appears at the end.
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War Councilor, Hoodlums in Junior Gangs
The article narrates Freddie Horton's passage into Brooklyn youth gangs, detailing war councilors who plan fights and peace terms, the rise of zip guns, and the mix of criminal and noncriminal members among the so called Nits, with some youths turning to muggings and theft while others stay within the law. Freddie learns gang slang and the dangers of rival turf battles.
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British Naval Hero Is Claimed By Death
London AP Sir Henry Harwood a British naval hero died last week the admiralty announced. Harwood commanded British forces during the River Plate estuary engagement in December 1930. The article also mentions gang dynamics and violence in the Gold Coast with limited context.
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Second Trial Faces Floridian in Death Of Two Egg Resident
MARIANNA UP: Paul Hamilton 38 faced a second manslaughter trial over a highway crash that killed Mathis G Pittman of Two Egg. He had earlier received a prison term for manslaughter by negligence while intoxicated. Co-defendant Lacie was also involved, and Rogers, Hamilton’s brother, died in a separate crash. Hamilton posted a $2,900 bond for the second case.
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Solon Urges Citizens Help in Shaping Foreign Policy
Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes proposed a bill to have President name a committee of 100 distinguished citizens to assist the State Department in formulating foreign policy. The group would serve without pay and aim to promote American ideas abroad, reflecting national achievement. The plan comes as the nation seeks a more direct foreign policy amid global issues including trachoma in parts of Asia and Africa.
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Shelby Thomas Named Advertising Director
Shelby Thomas named advertising director for The Dothan Eagle by Publisher Horace Hall succeeding Howard who resigned. Thomas, who joined the Eagle advertising department in 1947, has service in the Army Quartermaster Corps and will lead the classified advertising staff through a transition.
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Board Head Forecasts Sander Reinstatement
WOLFEBORG N BR AP The head of the New State Board of Registrats Medicine expects to reinstate Dr Hermann N Sander and Dr J Paul Dye within days after resubmission of applications The board had revoked the four year old license of a physician following a murder charge in a cancer patient case The state board indicated only for reinstatement
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