Peace Officers Urge Emergency Stations For Mentally Ill
The Alabama Sheriff and Peace Officers Association urged the legislature to provide institutions for preliminary emergency treatment of the mentally ill to avoid jail confinement. Sheriff W H Holcombe of Mobile noted Alabama has no such institutions. The group elected C M Thorsen of Birmingham president for 1948 and announced district vice presidents and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Alabama Sheriff and Peace Officers' Association
W. H. Holcombe
Alabama
Holcomoe
C. M. Thorien
Birmingham
Gadeden
Fay Boman
Art E. Adams
C. N. Ricker
J.W. Rawlings
Ray C. Saylors
Vic
Ed McLean
Ralph King
Montgomery
J. E. Draughon
Dothan
A. A. Pate
Anniston
Mack Garrett
Center
John Henry Luther
Tuscaloosa
Shellby Hunt
Cullman
J. J. Carroll
Huntsville
DeWitt Truss
Thorsen
State Highway Patrol
Funds for lakes and stream work eyed from licenses
Thomas said funds from license sales are ear marked for lake construction and stream improvement. He outlined four lakes at about 25 000 dollars each and urged passage of the license law to extend work to other IT counties and more counties later. He warned the program cannot continue beyond this year without ongoing funds and urged public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Cashing World War II bonds faces heated debate in election year
The Treasury opposes cashing terminal pay bonds immediately warning of inflation from about 2 billion dollars held by veterans. Yet passage seems likely as Speaker Martin and House Republican Leader Halleck back the measure with support from some leading Democrats.
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The
Treasury
Andrewa
R-Ny
Department
Martin
Rmass
House
Halleck
Ind
Nagy plans tied to Hungary peace treaty and Russian troop exit
The article recounts Nagy statement-driven aims tied to ratification of the Hungarian peace treaty and Russian troop departure. It cites Ferenc Kapocs under arrest and claims Schoenfeld supported Nagy’s tactics with potential American loans. Acheson allegedly confirmed a letter seeking political backing for Nagy and his son, while denying political implications. Before Hungary’s 1945 election, the communists accuse Nagy’s Smallholders party of seeking absolute victory and success at the peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Nagy
Ferenc Kapocs
Schoenfeld
Ferenc Nagy
Hungary
Acheson
Ferenc Nagy, Jr
United States
America
Bloom
Smallholders
Tax measures clash over state revenue and loopholes
Alabama lawmakers debate a sales tax expansion and closing loopholes to balance the budget. Revenue Director Hamm estimates plugups could yield about 48 500 000 annually, aiding amid a looming biennial shortfall. The House schedules skirt controversy as Senate bills address liquor licensing and tuberculosis testing.
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Alabama
Jones E. Folsom
Hoe Ways and Means
Tower Chamber
Philip Hamm
House
Senate
W. G. Hardwick
Houston
ABC’ Board
Bruce Henderson
Wilcox
C. J. Owens
Marshall
Signal Corps Film To Be Shown In City
An Army Signal Corps combat film Destination Tokyo will be shown free tomorrow night at 7 30 at the Dothan Recreation Center. Capt J J Krause announced the film runs nearly an hour and covers Pacific War scenes from Pearl Harbor to the Japanese surrender aboard the Missouri. The event is presented with Lawson Field Ga Krause said. Four veterans and six recruits enlisted at the recruiting station last week led by James Dupree and Thomas Roland of Dothan Byron Graham of Slocomb and Wilmer Newton of Midland City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Army Signal Corps
Dothan Recreation Center
J. J. Krause
Pearl Harbor
U. S S. Missouri
Lawson Field
Krause
James D. Dupree
Thoman
Charlie H. Roelly
Charles B .Welms
Jack Spann
Watford
Jorn David Brackin
Jack Hussel Deloney
Dothan
Former Dothan Man Sent To Sylacauga Catholic Church
Seven clergy appointments in the Mobile diocese were announced by Bishop T J Toolen One appointment names Mae Paul Abraham of Dothan to pastor Sylacauga and oversee missions at Talladega and Childersburg Other changes include Joseph Adams to Infant of Prague Trussville James Vo Lauciin to Cathedral Mobile Francis O Connor to Saint Joan of Arc Mobile Roland Innes to Saint Pauls Bignumetam Charles Ancom North Abahama Burningham Deamond Regan to Catholic University Washington DC for studies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral
San Francisco the City of the Heart and Myth
A fragmentary portrait extols San Francisco as a mythic city that never existed yet shapes all who visit. It praises its rugged character, historic cable cars, and legendary landmarks while noting the paradox of a place both real and imagined. The piece frames the city as a romantic projection of visitors’ desires.
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San Francia
Rome
Treasure Island
Ts Bridge
San Francisco
Athens
Carthage
Public School Teachers Oath Sought and Cosmetic Bill Calendared
A bill to require public school teachers to take an oath disavowing communist party membership. A separate measure to prohibit adulterated cosmetics and misbranding awaits Senate action. Also on the calendar is a House approved bill ending sale token and substituting a bracket vote of collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Wright
Talldega
Senate
Jer-inicnary Tells Whole Story Of Churchill Talk
COLCHESTER England AP The Dean of Canterbury said Churchill did not tell the full story of the famous broadcast after Dunkirk During the broadcast the prime minister allegedly whispered to the Dean We will hit them over the heads with beer bottles which is all we have really got.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
England
Winston Churchill
Dunkerque
Hewlett Johnson
Canterbury
Churchill
Senate votes to override veto on labor act clashes
The Senate maneuvered to override the president's veto of the 1935 Labor Relations Act with a two-thirds majority forecast at 54 to 17 after Morse dropped a filibuster. Taft and Pepper led supporters while Democrats pressured to pair Republicans with Wagner and Thomas. The debate featured Wherry's mule trading remark and a crowded gallery applauding Morse's floor stand as leaders eyed a Monday vote.
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New York
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Geneva
International Trade Organization
Taft
Wagner
Thomas
Senate
Morse
R-Ore
Wherry
R-Neb
GOP
Pepper
Ball
R-Minn
Wherrx
Vandenberg
Whery
Barkley ‘Ry
Truman
White House
Eben Ayers
Byrd D-Var
John J. Lewis
Stalin
Tiga
Tiantras
Exchange Clubs Open State Convention in Birmingham
The Alabama Exchange Clubs begin their 26th annual convention in Birmingham with a get acquainted hour. Sponsored by Fairfield Roebuck and Shades Valley clubs, general chairman Clyde Ulmer oversees proceedings. Speakers at the opening session include Henry M. Powell of Atlanta national regional VP Clarence McDorman of the Birmingham club and Judge Hugh Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Exchange Clubs of
Alabama
Fairfield, Roebuck
Shades Valley
Clyde Ulmer
Henry M. Powell
Atlanta
Exchange Club
Clarence McDorman
Birmingham Club
Hugh Locke
Morse Ends 9 Hour Senate Speech After Democratic Standstill
The article chronicles Senator Morse delivering a marathon address that stretched nine hours and 59 minutes as colleagues listened in fatigue. Garrulous, repetitive, and punctuated by pauses, Morse read the President’s veto message and pressed for rule changes, while Senators endured the long session, some sleeping or shaving during the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galleryiter
Morse
Glenn Taylor
Jean
Sen. Cabot Lodge
Mes
Vandenberg
Lodge
Ron
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate
City Officials oppose proposed merit system bill
A letter recounts that about two years ago seventeen city employees supported merit plans for efficiency and security. After investigation the extra cost for a small group seemed unjustified. In 1947 Hardwick said Malone would pursue legislation and invited a conference. Officials insist the bill as written excludes department heads and will fail the city’s goals, urging public confirmation of prior assurances to repeal if the plan fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardwick
Jeter
Malone
Houston County fraud case over Ashford football field work
The Houston County Board of Revenue faced charges against Robert Meadows and two others alleging misuse of gasoline tax funds in constructing an Ashford football field. The case details claim $1,500 was diverted from gas tax accounts to the project and later repaid from general funds, defrauding the county $4,500. Disputes over ownership and legal use of county equipment prompted letters of protest at the May meeting, and Ashford paid $961.55 to the county as settlement for the field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Alabama
Robert Meadows
Board of Revenue
Ashford
Calhoun
Summerford
Meadows
H. O. Summerford
W Perry Calhoun
Reguasr
Alas Granger
Blanch Trawick
J. G. Moore
Earl Grace
J. C. Kirkland
Milton Lurie
Max Bruner
Stalin weighs Marshall plan aid and communism balance
Dispatches suggest Russia might send a representative to talks. Stalin faced a dilemma between gaining industrial machines via dollars from the Marshall plan and the political risk of accepting aid, which could curb communism while hunger and discontent the plan aims to quell.
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Stalin
Firestone and Ford Families Joined in Akron Wedding
In Akron Ohio a lavish society wedding united Martha P Firestone 21 and William C Ford 22 joining two vast industrial lineages. Ford is son of Mrs Edsel Ford and the late Edsel Ford and grandson of Henry Ford. The bride’s father heads Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Martha P. Firestone
Wilam C. Ford
Ford
Edsel Ford
Henry Ford
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Police tied to Siegel case as slaying details emerge
Police Capt. W. W. White said witnesses and suspects remained in the house during the shooting. Charles Hill and Miss Hill’s brother, Jerrie Mason, Siegel’s friend, and a guard reported that a beach outing preceded the killing. Nine shells were found outside the window, triggerman firing from beneath an archway. Lou Shane saw two men flee in a nearby car. Investigators probed Siegel’s extensive business ties for possible motives. Siegel had prior indictments with Lepke Buchalter and later legal troubles, including harboring, bookmaking, and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. White
Charles Hill
Miss Hill
Jerrie Mason
Hill
White
Siegel
Captain White
Lou Shane
Louis
Lepke) Buchalter
Public Enemy No. 1
Harry Greenberg
New York
Hollywood
Lepke
Sing Sing
Murder, Inc
Smiley
Attack at Pantry Ends With Disarm and Arrest
Reyes attacked a woman and grabbed a knife in the pantry. Falkenstrom wrestled him away, receiving a severe hand cut but keeping the assailant until Police Captain McFarland arrived. Reyes admitted the assault at the station but offered no clear explanation.
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Reyes
Falkenstrom
Howard McFarland
George C. Abbott
Rinehart
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Optometrist
C. E. Blakey
Foster
Martin Tohrner
Bush
Federal Savings and Loan Association
S. Foster St
Martha Stewart
Signal Corps
Sylacauga Catholic
Reserve Insurance
Oscar Ray
Johnson - Wilkerson Funeral Home
N. Foster
Firestone
S&s
Happy People
Zou Darug
Page Dri Co
E. Main
Classifi
Dothan Canvas Shop
N. Oates
Maddox Texaco
Maddox Texaco Servi
Jude” Roundtree, Mgr
SO. Oates
Phoni
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