Miss America Pageant Winner Marries Missouri Doctor
Barbara Jo Walker, 22, Miss America, wed Dr John Vernor Hime, 24, in a Springfield Missouri ceremony attended by 2,000 guests. The groom is a blond intern and the event featured elaborate decor, police escorts, and coverage by radio and TV.
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Barbara Jo Walker
America
John Vernon Hummel
Memphis
Tenn
Leo Soroka
Shapley
Missouri
Hollywood
Barbara Jo
John Vernoh Hime
Revi Raymond W
Springdaley Methodist Church
Torery bRest
Guchts
First Methodist Church
Barbara
Springdale
Sanger Church
Walker
Barbara Vgo
Vanport Still Under Sixteen Feet Of Water Four Weeks Later
Vanport remains submerged under nearly 16 feet of floodwater four weeks after the deluge. Across the Pacific Northwest at least 48 dead and 16 missing. Vanport alone has 10 dead. The Columbia River continue to threaten banks as reconstruction plans wait for river dikes and housing to dry.
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Vanport
Portland
Ore
API
Vaneport
Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
Colt ‘Theron DB
Weaver
North Preifie Division
Uut
Iater
Columbia
Idaho
Washington
Vancouver
Wash
Vancouver Barracks
Biue
Tara Ta 'Na
Bodies Of Five More War Dead En Route
The United States Army announced five Wiregrass servicemen’s bodies are among 3,734 Americans being returned from Europe aboard the USAT Greenville Victory. The remains include T-Sgt. Blankenship Kelar Y. Blankenship of Newville, Pic W.C. Douglas, Corporal D ame A Kiser, Lt. Michal, SGT B. Minshall of Abbeville, and Pvt William L Snell. Next of kin are listed as Mrs Belver E. Douglas of Columbia, and Jersey GO Snell, among others. Local kin are notified of the arrival at the Port of Ear.
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United States
Europe
Greenville Victory
Ating
al Xaeace
Blankenship
Ir Kelar Y. Blankenship
Nevvville Rate
Pic
W.C. Douglas
Belver E. Douglas
Columbia
Dame A Kiser
Wits
Michal
Ibe B. Minshall
Abbe
William L
Boy Fatally Burned in Basements Explosion in Gadsden
An 11-year-old boy died in a basement explosion that also left 16-year-old Lee Jackson critically burned. Frederick Fuller died about ten hours after the blast. Police say gasoline was used to prepare the floor for tiling in Jackson's home. W Stinson, in the house, smothered the flames around both victims.
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Gadsden
Frederick H. Fuller
Lee Jackson
Chet Fay Boron
Jackson
W. Stinson
Dewey Warren Map Hard-Hitting GOP Campaign
Presidental candidates Dewey and Warren lead a hard hitting GOP drive as they target Rep. Tough D. Scott and name Herbert Brown as a campaign mastermind. The Republican National Committee backs key appointments and creates a campaign director post as it pledges victory in November with Dewey’s and Warren’s team.
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Dewey
Warren
Douglas
Cornell
Philadelphia
Thomas E Dewey
Earl Warren
D. Scott
Herbert Browsch
Republican National Committee
Waite
Yeur Drovht
Fanine
Kectt
Lesolghon
Lon Brown
Feott
Kata
Whoila
Idaho
Werner Jr
Senrender
Miimuis
Mas Huave Ho Hoyte
Okiihunnt
Katharine Kennedy Brown
Oho
Sige
Charley
Draft Law and Registration Schedule for 18 to 25 Year Olds
The article outlines the draft process, eligibility, and registration dates for men aged 18 to 25. It notes 200,000 to 220,000 young Americans to register by August 16, with 21 months service potential and 7.3 million others similarly affected. It explains the law passed by Congress, signed by the President, requiring registration and possible drafting after a 99 day waiting period, with September 22 as the earliest draft date and implications for local draft boards and national manpower.
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Jack Rutledge
Washington
Uncle Sam
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Oman
Congress
Selective Service
Organi
Dothan Teacher Leaves For Year In Europe To Serve With IRO
Susie Christian, former Dothan city school teacher, departs for a year of service in Europe with the International Refugee Organization. She previously taught English and general business at Young Junior High, served with UNRRA in camps in Palestine, Egypt, and Germany, and will proceed from Cherbourg to Paris and Rome in her new posting as a detention liaison with IRO.
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Dothan
Europe
Lr.o
Mase
Susie Christian
Alabama
International Refugee Organiation
Miss Christian
XZ Mathe
Maddie Esch
United Nations Relief and Rehabalitation
New York
Cherbourg
Paris
Rome
Italy
Detlan
IRO
UNRRA
Napier
Bret Virite
Palestine
Young Jonior High School
Coben
Weston Catttries
Honda
Britis
Raul Es
Acta
Bari
Capatian Ganry
Tony
Wyatt
GOP In Red First Half Of 1948 Convention Finances
AP report shows Republicans ran a deficit of 44 887 from Jan 1 to May 21 with receipts of 285 126 and expenditures of 399 713. Democratic funds totaled 316 744 in and 272 190 out ahead of their convention next month. Third party groups faced overspending and reports are required under historic statutes.
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Washington
APY
Sile
House of Representatives
Democrats
Moncy Wallace
National Wallace
U S Steel Claim Denied By Board
The board chaired by David T. Cola denied U S Steel Corp’s appeal over wage issues tied to a new contract. Negotiations with Lewin and operators led to a resumed contract and a formal board endorsement highlighting collective effort and vitality.
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U.S. Steel
Charles II
Washington
Moses
GS Steel
United Mine Worktsy
Moser
Anfery
Cole
Pamies
Aproval
Lewin
meRoth
Only One Graduate At Nursing School Receives Rites
Miss Sue Toran of Ozuk was the sole graduate of Frazier-Ellis School of Nursing this year. Exercises were held at the nurses' home with full rites. Rev John B Johnson of Abbewie Ha print church delivered the principal address. Magan and Mare Witt Zhinden presented masters program. Miss Logan received the diploma from Mrs Jeara Thewsher, director of the travel of nursing.
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Sue Toran
Ozuk
Frazier-Ellis School of Nursing
Urey Awn
Jrev
John B Johnson Panetor
Abbewie Ha
Is Drewn
Mix Betty Seymour
Mare Witt Zhinden
Exer Wes
Mise Magan
Mee
William T Logan
Oeark
Goin T Elia
Mice Logan
Mre
Jeara Thewsher
Trawel of
State Cancer Clinics Treat 1320 Persons
State health officials report that 1320 people were examined for cancer at state clinics this year. The majority came from heavily populated counties, with Dr Gull cited on treatment access and funding constraints affecting care delivery.
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Montgomery
Gull
Fee
Jetiereen
Truman Chance to be Candidate Gets New Boost
Washington AP dispatch reports signs of momentum for President Truman’s nomination. Virginia and the District of Columbia prepare slates as delegates loom. The ADA backs other candidates but many Southern states favor a strategy to block a strong propping for Truman at the Philadelphia convention.
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Truman
Harold Oliver Washington
Etaia
Dawes Warren Digket
District of Columbia
Virgina
Namie
Virginia
Sintex
Siyme
Kre
Sigua Pt
Wey
Inc Teaangly
Virgins Assembly
Heebert Menatchield Seta
Abe
Mending Yury
Alabama Democrats At Odds Over Civil Rights At Convention
Alabama Democrats face a walkout and factional split as rivals argue over Truman civil rights proposals at the convention. Sources say about 14 of 15 Alabama delegates threaten action while others seek to keep civil rights out of the platform in a tense preconvention battle.
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Yemen
Tarte Dal
Whem
Bam
Bane
Alabama
Truman
Farmingham
Gentlemien
South
U S Planes Fly Food Over Berlin Seige Lines
U S transport planes rushed emergency supplies over Soviet lines to Berlin yesterday amid fears of widespread hunger among 2 5 million Germans in Allied sectors. Berlin’s western sectors received aid by the aerial railway as authorities planned to increase flights toward 100 planes daily to sustain troops and medical needs. Churchill warned Soviet isolation of Berlin poses grave risks, while Allied leaders discuss maintaining food and medical support for the German population.
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U. S
Berlin
Herin
Britain
Winston Churchill
Tika
Child Hurt In Street Crash Near Busy Corner
A five year old boy, Doyle Hooks, was struck by a car while retrieving a toy from the street in front of a house. He remained unconscious with critical injuries, neighbors reported draping blood and a heavy impact. authorities described his condition as critical as investigation continues into the unavertable accident.
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Manania
Carleton
Doyle Hooks
Stu
Anterna Iyune
MoMols
wMont
Calvin
Maron
Buxling Green
Russian Commander in Berlin Arrested On Speeding Charge
A Russian commander in Berlin was stopped and charged with speeding amid a broader incident involving several officers. The event prompted questions about travel rules and conduct, with authorities reviewing the case and potential penalties.
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Berlin
Girl 18 rescues drowning men in Bluff City incident
An 18 year old girl rescued several men from the river yesterday while onlookers watched from the bank. Authorities say the rescuers acted quickly amid dangerous currents and that one man expressed gratitude as bystanders described a tense scene and the aid provided.
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Bluff City
Paty
Aden
Lawrence
Parking Meters Prove Popular in Nearby Cities
Columnist notes meters attract riders in Albany and Columbus with a 1 mile radius, sparking mixed reactions. Residents discuss rates, free time, and the impact on shopping districts as stores weigh costs. Authorities and motorists weigh benefits and burdens of meter enforcement.
Berlin Situation Regarded Grave By DONALD J GONTALER
Washington dispatch describes American views on Soviet influence and potential actions. Officials debate how to deter Moscow, with emphasis on American military posture and diplomacy. Reports note strains in allied unity and concerns over Western responses if Russia escalates.
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Donald J. Gontaler
Washington
Wallinee
Amery
Germany
Tou Anetcan
Tamdupe
Taris
Ge C Marshall
Balin Crite An Waktes
Aunels
Horie
Winston Claret
Londeir
Berlia
X Ray Evidence In Georgian Fisherman Tale
An Atlanta AP report recounts a Georgia incident where B J Johnson Jr. felt a fish bite during a fishing trip near Douglas. He reportedly squeezed a fish between his teeth to free his hands, causing throat injury that led to an emergency transfer to Emory University Hospital for surgical removal of the fish.
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Atlanta
Bob Joharsom
Dooghix
Bart
Joanaon
Johnsen
Emory
Vante Johnson
Scott New Governor of North Carolina
Scott, former Agriculture Commissioner, won the Democratic nomination for governor last night. Charles M. Johnson conceded defeat as votes counted showed Scott leading. The result sets up a November rematch in a tense campaign.
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Scott
North Carolina
Halbigh
N.C
Her¢ Scott
Agriculture
Charles M. Johnson
Defeas
Ap Scotts
Jeera
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