Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
Community notes from Macon and Dothan report a church event in Vicksburg area and a June 24 sacred concert. Local colleges announce dean’s lists with Grace Louise Wallace named at Alabama. Community leaders discuss Rotary and Jaycees events, plus a small farm fire caused minor pecan-tree damage at St Andrews and Oates streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Louise Wallace
Ashford
College of Education
University of Alabama
Xtidewa
W. 5S. Oates
Nome Fertilizer and Cotton Ou Company
Meatsland
Aln
oma + Florida Cottonseet Products association
Daytona Beach
Graces
St. Andrews and
Oates
Eitier
Insurance Official Targets State Doctors
An insurance official in Birmingham accuses state doctors of steering patients to ten hospitals as part of a scheme. The hospital service group and state health authorities are named in the dispute, with statements about patient transfers and impact on care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Murance
Alabystria
New Disease Reported in Parts of State
Health officers report a new non paralyzing disease resembling poliovirus outbreaks. Dr DG Gill notes early cases show severe headache fever vomiting and stiff neck with 24 to 72 hour duration and full recovery. Physicians urged to report suspected cases to trigger epidemiologic work by the virus lab in Montgomer y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DG Gill
Gilt
U.S. Puble Health Ice Virus Laboratory
Mont Present
Chic
Gil
Houston County
Montgomery Laboratory
World atomic monopoly plan fuels vote split
In Hinnge on Bus Buy yeh t he majority ban scan 'ator ¢cutter plan Whatever Grutayky says will not change the final vote of the coun Chins, Belen vria, Argentina, Columb vid ere in favor of formally the American approved by the ti wn two seats of U.S dissin negotianions Russia and the Soviet Ukraine opposed the plan. neg that it would give the Western cumitrins control of the sovereiKsts and the economy of most of the rations of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grutayky
Coun Chins
Belen Vria
Argentina
Columb Videre
U.S
Lawmakers debate appropriations and TVA funding vote
Lawmakers discussed S508 713,200 in appropriations for July starting funds and a Valley Authority payment. The Senate also handled corporate bill items while considering a house motion on related measures. Debate covered funding for state projects and potential shifts in agency spending as leaders weighed priorities.
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Meietie Ao
Morse
Senate
Quettatt Corporatiena
One Valley Authority
Alegre
Unclear OCR fragment outlines CPA board meeting debate
Fragmentary OCR text reviews a CPA board meeting on a plan involving Haile Lewis and others. It mentions contract discussions, potential separations, and prep for a vote or decision, with scattered references to bids, rates, and a forthcoming action.
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Wast
Tie Desecute
Aden Tents
Cata Loop PO Ltd
Tee
Tne
CPA Bord
Fragmented OCR hints at local election contest and party lines
The garbled text references votes, candidates, and denoting regions like Denver and New York. It mentions Gate, We Ak, and Macedonia parts, with fragmented names such as Wingate, Vesdinbert, and Landes. The piece appears to summarize an election scene with unclear details and many OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Mieton Wingate
Peter
Peter Whanatattiun
Fes
Unreadable OCR item hints at local regatta details
Fragmentary text mentions a regatta, dates, places, and names but is largely indecipherable. Several garbled phrases reference boats, penalties, and possible competition actions, with scattered proper nouns and numbers suggesting a sports event timeline.
Wiregrass Deaths in Enterprise and Surrounding Area
Multiple notices report deaths in Enterprise and nearby towns. William J. Perkins died at 90 in New Brockton with services in Brundidge. James Walker and Lusetta Marshall are among others honored with funerals led by local ministers and Searcy Funeral Home directing. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings from Enterprise and surrounding communities.
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COX
Jan Cox
William J. Perkins Enterprise
William J. Perskins
Grover Griffin
New Borekton
Brundidge
Alabama
D. R. Dykes O! Broelto
Hary Margrove
Drendidge
Cating
Brundidge City
Searcy Funeral Home
J. A.tt
Atmore
Walter Perkins
Mary
Lewis Perkins
James Walker
Enterprise
James Loyd
The
Baptist Church
Viola Walker
J. T. Walker
R. L. Tree
Columbus, Ga
Robert Boddy
Bethel Church
Ozark
B. BR. Justice
W. C. Phillips
P. D. Civel
Imerment
Citch Cemetery
Negro Citizens Defense Committee appeals for protection from Klan in Birmingham
The group urged Gov. Folsom to shield Black residents from Ku Klux Klan violence and to probe the deaths of six Black people amid alleged police involvement. It pressed for action over 40 days, presenting petitions to state leaders and the Attorney General as part of a broader civil rights appeal.
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Birmingham
James E. Folami
Burningham
Ku Klux Klan
Negro Citizens Defense Committee
Petitios It Pola
AA Ici Michel
New Condemnation Proceedings Seen In Drainage Work
Probate Judge Albert Logue announced today that condemnation proceedings would be filed immediately to acquire land along the route of the chasmage canal from Florida pond to Jordan pond. The parcel, described as several acres, is owned by Onzue Jordan, with other landowners along the route contributing rights for the canal to drain about 1,000 acres. The project aims to extend drainage, with ongoing negotiations and potential compensation. The work is set to proceed as plans mature, with completion anticipated in time.
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Albert Logue
Florida Pond
Jordan Pond
Onzue Jordan
Hogue
Waly
Baye Cutie
Jordan
Jordyn
G.waeres
Presidential campaign tour described with tangled voice
Reports a shaky, garbled account of a campaign visit with various officials, speeches, and arrivals in Washington. Multiple names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the narrative hints at a high level political event and accompanying entourage and venues.
WO Speeds Transfer Of European Labor
The International Labor Organization announces efforts to accelerate the movement of European workers amid unemployment and shortages. A world clearing house for displaced persons information is created and international regulations for migration are drafted to ensure accurate life and work conditions are shared and that foreign workers receive equal treatment.
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International Labor Orgat.ra'an
ILO
D.p.'s
Europe
Hinchin to Attend Hebrew Conference in Cincinnati
Rabbi Martin I. Hinchin of Temple Emanu-E in Dothan will leave Friday for Cincinnati to attend a staff conference of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. He will then travel to Kansas City for a rabbinical conference June 22 27. His family accompanies him for a vacation after the Kansas City meeting. Rabbi Alnehan will supervise Temple services in Dothan during Hinchin’s six week absence.
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Martin I. Hinchin
Temple Emanu-E. Dothan
Wall
Cincinnati
Ohio
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Kansas City
Central Conference of Amyerican Rabbis
Kansas Cy
Alnehan
Dothan
Temple
Jay
Indictment in fatal attack on Gracie Cummings court case opens
In Houston County Circuit Court this morning Coleman, indicted for first degree murder in the killing of Gracie Cummings, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The courtroom drew a mixed crowd as testimony began, with Coleman accused of firing 13 shots at Cummings in two homes.
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Willd A. Cote
Houston
Seley Keener Bailey
Coleman
Gracie Cummings
Megs
Mbore Street
Renerous
Cummings
Wiltie Cummings
May 14 18 election results and future city officials
The vote yesterday exceeded expectations and matched the record high of 1,099 polled on May 18 when councilmen were named. Mayor Browning and councilmen Henry Byrd C Garner Smith Tom Golf Noel G Andrews and Lovie Tanmlin will be installed on the first Monday night in October after their formal election in September.
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Browning
Henry Byrd
C. Garner Smith
Tom Golf
Noel G. Andrews
Lovie Tanmlin
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Thaiadaw Qaoreing
Ling
Joel Green
Lester C. Green
Sooth Foster Street
Brookley Air Force Base
Mobile
West Point
U.S. AF
Anne Cooper
Fle
Dathan
Commre
Napier Field
Alfa
Cc. H. Pottevint
Poitevint 1
Jaycees
Ray Allen
Wiver
Questa
Bayer
Espey
Hathcock Lumber Company
Monomers
Iwy
Chad
Ian Bors
Cee
Orban
Uggs
Anvis Lens Company
Dayton
CIO
Lusetta Marshall
Lomy
Midland City
Ree
Mt Carmel
Tori
Orne
Fuld
Wwe Brothers
Palme
Flas
Paley
Hadland
Ubves
Folsom
Toneas Cry
Indrpentimee
Lushon
Eyewn
Lowe Ton
Wachinnzen
St Lows
Ridar
Timon
Ageeculaire
Invaior Fa
Chapian
Wyatt
Knuhen
Lainie
Aswald
Hinchin
Dothan Federal Savings & Loan Assn, Mereber Federal Hane Loan Bank System
Packard
Parham Motor CO
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