Dothan VFW Post Honored At Annual Convention
Dothan delegates to the state convention received the National American Legion Award for community service. The award recognized efforts including funding a portable iron lung for the city. Delegates Wayman May William Griggs J D Fuller William Rasmussen Wallace Greene attended from District Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Burs
Burminghan
Peor
Ec Valley
J. D. Fuller
William Rasmussen
Wallace Greene
Veteran group summarizes gains and officers at annual meeting
Metnnish and Karl Fuller received the Joan P. Reynolde trophy for best district display and membership growth. the eighth district shows a 7 percent rise, largest in the state. Robert K. Hell of Huntsville elected state commander as the three day meeting closed. Officers elected include WD Partlow, Elvin McCary, 5 Walker, T. D. McMian, Thomas Brintley, KE Spancenburg, and Dro M. Paddak. Officers were installed by Commander Tax Mrang of Mobile. A resolution approved universal military service pay and benefits, with discussion on wartime enlistment and training benefits. A push to accelerate construction of veteran trade schools and prompt education funding was adopted, and a call to seek legislation for automatic wartime provisions was noted.
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Metnnish
Karl Fuller
Mov
Joan PB. Reynolde
Robert K. Hell
Muntsville
Wee WD Partlow
Tuscaloosa
Elvin McCary
Walker
Montgomery
T. D. McMian Cullman
Thomas Brintley
Buntingham
Mobile
Universal Military i
Elaine
United States
U S and Britain Consider Palestine Truce Extension Plan
United States and Great Britain weigh proposing a formal extension of the Palestine truce beyond the July deadline. Diplomats expect a long-term pause but warn splinter fighting could resume if talks fail. UN Secretary General Trygve Lie backs ideas for a UN army to patrol during the truce.
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Bobgat
United States
Ain
Rome
Palestine
Tata
Holy Land
Israel
U.N
Genera Trygve Jie
YU. N
Falke Bernadette
U.N. Palestine
Tel Aviv
U. A
Bids Submitted For Construction Of Jackson Jail
Jackson County commissioners opened sealed bids for the new county jail and gallipanent project valued at $100,000. The S. J. Cuirley Company of Albany, Georgia submitted the lone construction bid. Two equipment manufacturing bids are under review, with a decision expected after a Saturday meeting on June 13 to announce acceptance or rejection.
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Marianna
Jackson County
Board of Commys
Sioners
Gallipanent
S. J. Cureley Company
Albany
Georgia
Equipmient Manufacturing
Doc Grant
G O P Dark Horses Stand Good Chance At The Convention
An article reviews Republican convention dynamics with dark horse options and favorite sons. It notes 1094 delegates, potential compromise candidates, and names like Vandenberg, Arthur, Warren, and Marin among alternative paths to the nomination.
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G.O.P
Dark Horses
George Washington
Dewey
Stinson
Taft
Ita
Sonjan Dradiack
Bern Olean
Roy
Strassen
Sen
Vandenbeim
Gen
MarArthur
Joseph Martin
Earl Warren
Cal
Vandenberg
MaccArin
Howe
Bermark
Pam
Taft, Dower
Strassen Vandenberg
MarArhay
Warren
Marin
Dwight Green
Tiinois
Edward Maria
Pennsylvatt
Reverett
Johnson Named Publicity Chief for ABC in Montgomery
Montgomery AP dispatch reports Melvin B. Johnson Jr., a 27 year old former B 29 pilot, is the state liquor board’s new publicity man. Approved by the State Personnel Department, Johnson will handle news releases and house writing for the board, following prior delays and resignations in the publicity post.
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Montgomery
Melvin B. Jonhson, Jr
State Liquor Board
Johnson
State Personnel Department
Merit System
Frank Bunkley
Ats Neu
Fate Wall
Oeraph
Befoe Her
Bilat
Wayne
Prisco Criv Huth
Girls State Tea Visit Planned at Folsom Home
In Montgomery, Girls State delegates prepare for a day at the Governor’s Mansion and the Confederacy Archives and History linking through the Capitol. About 40 percent of the school’s students will be entertained at the mansion as state officials greet visitors.
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Montgomery
San Mites
Capitol
Linde White House
Hundreds Held In Mexican Boy Killing Parade Demands
Distant memories of a riotous scene surface as hundreds gathered in a parade demanding justice for a Mexican boy killed in the incident. Reports describe a tense, quiet crowd with officials detailing the events and the suspension of further protests.
Next U. S. President Could Be Youngest, Or Oldest In History
The next president could be the youngest or oldest in U.S. history. If Harold E. Stassens of Minnesota wins the Republican nomination and election, he would be the youngest chief executive. Douglas MacArthur, if nominated and elected, would be the oldest president. Roosevelt was the youngest at 42, Harrison the oldest at 68.
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U. S
Washington
United States
Harold E. Stassens
Minnesota
Douglas MacArthur
Theodore Roosevelt
McKinley
Railroads Seek to Replace Trains with Buses in Alabama
The Alabama Public Service Commission will hear petitions next month from two railroads seeking to end passenger service. Southern Railway wants to discontinue two runs between Sheffield and Parrish, with a July 1 hearing at Jasper. Louisville & Nashville Railroad seeks to cut two schedules between Georgiana, Alabama, and Graceville, Florida, and substitute bus service, with a July 22 hearing at Andalusia.
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Montgomery
Alabama Public Service Commission
Southern Railway
Sheffield
Parrish
Jasper
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Georgianna
All
Graceville
Fla
Andalusia
Aristotles beliefs on bird migrations and presidents
The article notes Aristotle puzzled by bird migrations from srasoi to season and records his view that one bird type could change into another. It states Ulysses S. Grant was 46 at his first inauguration, and William Jennings Bryan was 36 when chosen as Democratic standard bearer in 1896.
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Arstotle
Wath Tiygsen S. Grant
William Jennings Bryan
Diary Link To Cow Tail Trade In Shenandoah Valley
In Luray Virginia the diary of state senator John M McPherson was found revealing long rumored travel by horseback through the Shenandoah Valley to transact secret farm deals including selling cow tails to farmers. Entries from 1847 to 1848 mention payments and sheriff Jeb Sheetz for cow tails and reference a Virginia code provision related to the mystery.
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Luray
Taly
Kiaapere
Shenandoah Valley
John M McPherson
Patton
Shenandoah County
Jeb Sheetz
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Pullets
Dothan Milling CO
Montgomery Highway
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General MacArthur
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James Buchanan
Zachary Taylor
Harry Truman
Beett
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California
Aristotle
Mr. Farmer
Jadee
Sorrells & Bradford Milling Co
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Dothan High School
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Tax Inc
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Atlanta
Eastern Air Lines
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My Place
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