Dothan Legislators Signal Repeal Move on Merit System
State Senator W G Hardwick and Representative W D Malone reply to city note on a proposed Merit System for Dothan. They indicate they will introduce repeal legislation if the system proves unworkable. The exchange includes letters dated June and April and references discussions with city commissioners.
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W. G. Hardwick
W. D. Malone
City of Dothan
City Commission
Hardwick
Rep. Malone
Dothan
Ayres
Malone
Rehearing Denied in 1946 Alabama Damage Suit
The Alabama Supreme Court denied J L Dean's rehearing request in the case against Miss Willie Adams stemming from a 1946 traffic collision. The circuit court ruled for Adams, and the Supreme Court affirmed, ordering Dean to pay damages plus interest and costs.
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Alabama Supreme Court
J. L. Dean
Willie Adams
Houston
Miss Adams
Dean
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Snake Handling Cult Members Sentenced
In Jonesville Virginia a 40 year old coal miner and a 70 year old woman were sentenced to 15 days in jail and fined 25 dollars each for violating the state's anti snake handling law. The case stemmed from fondling poisonous reptiles during mountain religious rites at the Stone Creek Shrine near Pennington Gap. Cult leader Paul Dotson and several followers were present. Gov. William M. Tuck ordered state police to monitor the rites.
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God
Virginia
Macil Thompson
Benedict
Frances Beltn
Pennington Gap
George Cridlin
Jal
Commonwealth
Joe Cridlin
Stone Creek
Thompson
Cridlin
Paul Dotson
Dotson
Wiliam M. Tuck
Oscar Hutton
No. Sf
Ozark Kiwanis Camp Enjoyed by Fifty-One Local Kids
Fifty-one Dale County youths aged 9 to 15 completed a week at the Ozark Kiwanis Vacation Camp held at the Community House. The program featured swimming, games, dancing, singing, pic tures, and daily naps, with high praise from recreation director Miss Mae Crandall for its organization and enjoyed by both girls and boys.
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Ozark
Ozark Kiwanis Club
Annie Mae Dean
Leff
Rossie Mae Harris
Midland City
Willie Belle Lisenby
Nettie Geraldine Thompon
Josh Richardson
Echo
Helen Fuqua
Rachel Monk
Lucille Holder
Ruthie Nell Riley
Gladys Ammons
Miss Fuqua
Modnel Harrison
Sonya Parrish
Myrtle Harrison
Pansy Parrish
Mabel Tarter
Eva Tarter
Eagle
Dale County
Ozark’ Kiwanis Club
Mae Crandall
Probate Judge Logue Undergoes Operation
Probate Judge Albert Logue underwent an appendectomy yesterday in a Dothan hospital. Hospital attendants reported last night that Judge Logue was resting well.
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Albert Logue
Dothan
Judge Logue
Increase Shown Here in Crop Insurance
Houston County cotton growers filed 732 crop insurance reports at the Production and Marketing Administration office, up from 454 last year. County Administrative Officer Jesse Culbreth said the acreage increase is about 20 percent, while insurance contracts rose more than proportionally. The coverage protects against losses from natural hazards and weather, boll weevils, and other uncontrollable factors.
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Houston County
Production and Marketing Administration
Jesse Culbreth
Culbreth
Florida Warden Held After Boy Is Shot To Death
A coroner's jury recommended second degree murder charges against Florida State Game Warden T L Griffin after 17 year old Sion D Griffin was fatally shot at Odum Landing on Gap Pond. The shooting followed an argument over boat use and Griffin was jailed on bond of 5000 dollars.
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Chipley
Fla
Florida
T. L. Griffin
Sion D. Griffin
Washington County
Sam O. May
Oan
Sid Griffin
Giffin
Odum
Gap Pond
Wousau
Jaodge May
Griffin
Pranklin
Daniel Griffin
May
Victum
Jon PL Mattel
Toestig A. Harrel
Sam B. Spenis
Warden Griffin
Harrel
Leslie Harrel
Spears
Sam Griffin
Franklin Griffin
Sherff
Dan N. Brock
Red Cross Swimming Courses Planned in Houston County
Red Cross plans life saving and swimming courses in Houston County under the supervision of the Houston County Chapter American Red Cross. A Monday morning meeting will finalize instructor assignments and course plans. Five locals recently attended a ten day Red Cross aquatic school in Pine Mountain Georgia with about 80 students from the South and East.
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Red Cross
Houston County
American Red Cross
Gus Lane
First Aid
Water Safey
Dothan
Pine Mountain
Martha Speight
Lillian Martin
Charles Beck
Lonnie Ritchie
Columbia
Medford Culver
Ashford
United States
Janice Cailletean
Geneva
Farm House Burned Near Ashford Estimate Drops
A farm house near Ashford owned by Percy Singletary was destroyed by fire at about 3 a m on Saturday. Chief Deputy Sheriff Edridge Cameron said the loss was around 3000 dollars with Mrs Singletary insuring about 500. A nearby barn was saved and arson is being investigated as a probable cause.
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Percy Singletary
Ashford
Edridge Cameron
Cameron
Runways Under 4000 Feet Face Closure For Four Engine Planes
President Truman’s Air Safety Board issued tentative recommendations to prevent more disasters. Short runways under 4000 feet may be closed to four engine aircraft, with stricter takeoff and landing limits and reduced loads on all such runways. A CAB report cited LaGuardia crash factors and urged hearings before immediate curbs.
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Ernest Barcella
Washington
Truman
Special Air Safely
James
Landis
Civil Aeronautics Board
United Archer
Guardia Field
Ita
United Airliner
LaGuardia
Troma
Prices Up After OPA Ends One Year Later
One year after OPA phaseout, prices are higher while goods appear more plentiful. An Associated Press survey notes ceilings removed, prices rising from March peak and some staples scarce. meat and dairy remain mainly stable though cold storage meats show improvement.
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Chicago
OPA
Associated Press
Beau Jack's Brother Slain By Policeman
John Henry Walker known as Beau Jack's brother was killed in a gunfight with Patrolman Joe Reynolds after Walker allegedly shot at a Negro woman. Reynolds ordered surrender but Walker drew a pistol and both fired, leading to Walker's death later at a hospital.
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Tag TA
Gasu
Beau Jace
John Henry Walker
Walker
Joe Reynolds
Legislators Eye Money Matters in State Budget Debates
Alabama senators debate funding priorities as they consider tax and appropriation plans for the next two years. House Speaker Peck signals caution on revenue and spending, urging restraint until consensus forms on fiscal structure. Proposals include a sales tax package projected to raise up to 35 million annually for school boards and related programs.
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Wo NM. Peck
Delado
All-Star Baseball Ballots Out Today
All-Star ballots are distributed to fans for the Alavana State League. Ballots must be returned at the home diamond ticket window where the 14 players with the most votes will form the All-Star team.
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Alavana State League Baseball
RPOT
Tre Klagie
Plusyers
Itevil Hhide
AllStar
Hore” Diamonds
Ging
Ate
Fascion
Awbetdere Tyree Ptehers Cre Ratchers
Ard Amass Ger
Ardere Fran
Ary Ham Thaysf
Yars P Bot
Shameefan
Recen
Mendat Rmeorning
Vaiek
AA Stars
Soft Coal Operators Split Over Granting John Lewis Demands
Washington reports coal industry negotiators split over labor demands tied to John Lewis. U S Steel and Pittsburgh Coal leaders allegedly offered a five year deal with a 60 cent ton levy, overtime for underground travel, and fringe funds, aiming to win support from Northern and Western operators.
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John Lewis
Jobo dL
Dewi
Segvesx
Aif
Applesmen
Tag Bigs
Levys
Aii We
United Mine Watkin
ARL
Weday
Lewis
Andoon
Coporate Varsiage
Caernpthing
Tre Pinen
Dutch May Call Off Plans For Attacking Indonesian Republic
A disputed American note urged the Dutch to delay action and cooperate in forming an interim Indonesian government. The United States offered economic aid discussion once a government is established, while the note warned against renewed attacks amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Indonesian Republic
Havavia
Java
United States
Indonesia
Postman Celebrates Retirement At 68 Playing Postoffice
Chester district reports Poste man Barney Stewart aged 88 ends 31 years of postal service with a playful retirement stunt on his delivery route. Mid-route he is invited in by Mrs Werley McDowell for coffee and greeted by about 20 neighbors who present him with 400 dollars before a humorous finale.
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Chester
Pao
Barney Stewart
Hby
Stewart
Portrait Of A Producer Mr Hollywood Hal Boyles Review
Hal Boyle profiles Lester, a energetic independent film producer famed for bold ideas and strong box office sense. He describes Lester as a friendly, dynamic figure who controls details in casting and production while balancing art and business on set.
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Boyle
Hollywood
Tron Lecter Cowen
John Barrvore
Leas
Pere
Gon Hees
Lester
Dayton
Zarne
Mary Pickford
Farrmeast
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