Officer In UMW Says Try Made To End Strike
Owens says United Mine Workers officers have tried to end the coal strike while government actions and court orders test the union. He notes back to work orders issued by President Lewis and argues miners acted individually. The strike idled hundreds of thousands as steel and coal operations shrink.
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UMW
Owens
Stocelary - Treacher
United Mine Workers
Wilhem
Dolin L. Lewis
Lewis
Bem
Lewie
Graham Morison
Er al
Burke
Minsal
Richmond B. Keech
Welly K. Hopkins
Othe
Jeby
Coul Proeu Carregio
Timole Bteel
Corfern
Ekite
Pittsburgh
Five Negroes Killed In Cairo Georgia Murder Rampage
In Cairo Georgia a brutal double murder spree left five Black residents dead and a woman, Hattie Mae Turner's, under arrest. Turner and a man named Turner faced questions as deputies described a violent scene with an ice pick, a shotgun blast, and severed throats. The coroner expected an inquest to confirm details within days.
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Cairo
Georgia
Ata Varee
Homer
Turner
Abbeq
Ciildren
Atlhery
John Harvey Arkne
Sherif H. L. Lunsford
Hattie Mae Turnse
Jim Turner
Lunsford
Sing & Man
Anid Ake Rao
Tor Telo
Arling
Ome
H. F. Bearden
Ar Yine
Bearden
Mars
Red Cross Drive Kickoff Brings Houston Leaders Together
About 52 workers gathered at the Houston Hotel for the Kickoff breakfast of the Red Cross campaign. Dr. W F Calhoun delivered the keynote, urging sustained effort amid criticism and danger of neglect. Local organizers and sub chairs were introduced, with Morgan McLelland moderating and the Dothan High band providing four marches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Low Bid Announced On Patrol Building
State Senator W G Hardwick announced that HH Brown Construction Co of Dothan submitted the lowest bid for a Highway Patrol district headquarters on the Dothan Montgomery highway. The bid was 113700 with Parker Brown Construction Co of Dothan the next low bid higher by 000. Construction is scheduled to begin March 15 with approval by the State Building Commission and the Palm Beach recreation center noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hardwick
State Highway Patrol
Montegomery
HH. Brown Construction Co
Dothan
Highway Patrol District
Dothan-Montgomery Iighway
Chien Lirik Company
Parker Brown Construction
West Palm Beach
Fis, Co
Doan
John Aizk
Hardwick
State Building Commission
St John Kirk
Ae Jet
Palm Beach County
City Recreation Board to Recommend New Director
City commissioners discussed forming a five member Recreation Board to recommend a replacement for recreation director relieved by Massey. The board, led by mayor Adkins, will oversee policy with final approval by the committee and set a $3 000 yearly salary. Seven applicants include T G Vaughn basketball coach Jack Howater and others from Dothan and nearby colleges.
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Setsim Uday
Creatiog
Craveford Massey
John Adking
Recreation Board
Dothan
Clyde O
Wovern
Billy Mullins
W. M. Evans
Alto V. Lee
Jil
Betts
Adkins
Dothan High School
T. G. Vaughn
Dothan Basketiall
Jack Howater
Tommie Underwood
Troy State Teachers College
Joseph D. Wallace
Notre Dame University
Watertown
Mass
Clyde Jowell
Lloyd George McClenny St Heamand
University of Alabama
Francis X. Rafferty
Mullins dies in county jail from self inflicted wound
Benjamin Pat Mullins, forty two, died in Houston County Jail after slashing his arm with a razor while confined in a recreation cell. Sheriff J Walt Cameron said jailer Bully Banders was discharged for leaving Mullins in with other prisoners against orders. Mullins, a former merchant marine, had been jailed for 10 days’ observation on a health official's recommendation. He found the blade in the charge cell, and died about 12:30 am after being rushed to a hospital. Funeral services are planned at Selma Church with time to be announced. The Rev. Mr Hughes will officiate.
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J. Walt Cameron
Mullins
Bully Banders
Leving Mullins
Cameron
W. T. Burkett
Cameron Amid
Heing
Mulling
Alec Dorman
Sanders
Laurence Horn
Linderg
Ebow
Selma Church
Auanta
Ward-Wilrton Funeral Home
Hughes
Hele Gus
M Tor
Fege
March Brings Rain and Wind to Wiregrass
March arrives with a soothing breeze and welcome rain. The Wiregrass area reports about 40 inches of rainfall since midnight as wind speeds reach 34 miles per hour. County Agent M Ling notes the rain helps dry winter grazing crops, though more is needed, especially clover and oats. Officials say rainfall is behind schedule and not yet ample for winter pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Aeronautics, Weather Starca
M. Ling
Tangier
Democratic Committee Races Set Pace As Midnight Deadline Nears
Alabama politics enter the final qualifying stretch as probate court records show candidates across the Wiregrass and beyond. Eight District posts attract contenders for State Democratic Executive Committee amid debates over States Rights versus Trumanism, with incumbents and new hopefuls, including C. C. Faulk and WF Covington Jr., among those seeking a spot. George Andrews of Union Springs runs unopposed, while Guy Hardwick faces tougher odds. With more announcements pending, eight statewide seats are contested as the noon cutoff approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover W. Ray
H. Glenn Hawking
Headland
BBC
Boswell
Grover Hughes
Geneva
Thomas A
Truman May Open State Files To McCarthy Probe
President Truman may allow a Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee access to State Department loyalty files as part of McCarthy era investigations. An Administration official cited says the move could let senators inspect records next week, despite past bans. Secretary Acheson defended the department, while lawmakers urged fuller access.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Truman
GOP
Secral
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee
McCarthy
R-Wie
Yeaterday
Job Appleante
Berguson
Michy
Congress
Appropriations Group
State Acheson
Alger Hise
Department of State
Acheson
Roth
Hiss
Ferguson
Miss
Ellender
D-tta
Rive Camera
Dale County Breeders Slate Show And Sale
Dale County Purebred Hog Association sponsors the spring Hog Show and Sale in Ozark. Thirty five purebred spotted Poland China and Durc hoga will be auctioned after the show, beginning at 1 pm at the Ozark show barn. G H Phillins of Auburn will judge, Col R W Henry of Dathan slated as auctioneer. Open to Dale County farmers and nearby, the event focuses on quality stock with some of the area’s best hogs expected to go on the block. Drive carefully save a life.
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Ozark
Poland
China
Durce Hoga
Dale County Purebred Hog Association
Tha Qzark Eho
Phillins
Auburn
R. W. Henry
Dathan
Dale Association
Dale County
Moody Engineer Dies By Suicide In Home During Tax Work
In Malden a Moody engineer identified as F. Davie reportedly killed himself at his dining room table while working on a local tax form. A medical examiner stated the death was self-inflicted, occurring as the man became despondent.
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Moody
Self
Malden
Wreige F. Davie
Fuchs Found Guilty of Spying for the Soviet Union
London AP reports atom physicist Klaus Fuchs was convicted on four counts of supplying British and American atomic secrets to the USSR and sentenced to 14 years in prison. The judge called the act a grave betrayal risking asylum and alliance with the United States.
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London
Klaus Fuchs
Russia
Britain
Soviet Union
England
Baron le
Fuchs
Two More Candidates Enter Alabama Governor Race
Two more candidates qualified for Alabama governor as the Democratic primaries near. Hugh DuBose of Birmingham submitted papers by special delivery, joining James M. Dement of Athens among a historic field of 15. DuBose, a Birmingham restaurateur, pushes state owned racetracks in Montgomery Birmingham and Mobile to fund expanded old age pensions and welfare programs.
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Birmingham
Robert K. Bell
Huntsville
Gordon Persons
Montgomery
Jon Money
Bruce Henderson
Wicox County
Reuben L. Newton
Jasper
Chauncey Sparks
Eufaula
Albert Stapp
W. M. Beck
Fort Payne
Wiley .Gordon
Oneonta
Phillip J. Hamm
W. R. Farnell
Mobile
DuBose
Congress
Draft Ellis
Wndy
Change in Ruble Stirs Comments
Washington officials said Russia's new currency change marks the start of a period of ruble diplomacy as Moscow ties the ruble to gold and moves away from a dollar standard. The shift, announced ahead of elections, affects prices and may have long term economic impact beyond the Communist bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Ehgetower
Washington
Thussia
State Department
Kremlin
Moscow
Suit Against Ex-Spy Settled Out Of Court
New York AP Commerce Department official William W. Remington settled out of court his 100,900 slander suit against ex Communist Elizabeth Bentley and two other defendants. His attorney said a substantial sum was received, but the figure was not disclosed. The suit arose after Bentley alleged he belonged to the Communist Party and prior to a congressional committee hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Commerce Department
William W. Remington
Elizabeth Bentley
Remington
Miss Bentley
National Broadcasting Company
General Foods Corp
Year Round Grazing Tours Planned Across Houston County
Houston County farmers and local businessmen will tour five sites next week to study year round grazing practices. County Agent O M Ling announced the series under the Council of Agricultural Workers with T R Nabors and W L Hicks coordinating. Each stop will let operators explain how they supply year round grazing for hogs and other livestock in their sections.
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Houston County
O. M. Ling
Caffne Y
Ling
T. R. Nabors
W. L. Hicks
Along Ae
Chiang Kai-shek resumes presidency and Nationalist control
The article reports Chiang Kai-shek presenting a brief statement announcing his return as President and Commander of the armed forces, with Nationalist leaders and officials gathered to mark the event. It notes his vow to drive reforms and restore order, while Wang Jen remains in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chen
Chiang
Ahian
Ching
Et ‘TwangJen
Lids
New York
Soil experts begin Georgia farm town meeting in Atlanta
Atlanta dispatch reports over 1100 delegates at the National Soil Conservation convention in Georgia. Rep Stephen Pace notes interagency visits to farms, tours planned to central Georgia sites, and loans to farmers to support conservation practices amid production controls. He criticizes federal confusion while urging coordinated agency action.
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Atlanta
National Soil Conservation Einen Teor
Georgi Us
Stephen Pace
D-Ge
Pace
Basguet Eesalom
City-Bred Horse Easy To Find In Traffic
A city bred horse proves easy to locate amid traffic as observers note its calm behavior and readiness to navigate busy streets. Residents report the animal’s familiar presence near local wards and markets, drawing attention from pedestrians and drivers alike.
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Pennsylvania
New Castle
W. F. Calhoun
Foster Street
Methodiak
Red Grove
Red Cross
Stephena
Calhoun
Bob Weston
Morgan McLelland
James Martin
Eddred Oanley
Joseph L. Kellermann
Masley
Benjamin Pat Mulling
Tothan Hospital
Hes Audd
Democratic Committee
Alabama
Democratic Executive Committee
Urtebaro
Sark
Rogers
Tuskegee
Baim
Saw Sar
Ibay W. LaRue
Horm
Neal G. Dayir
HST
Dale County Breeders
Old Bailey
Rea
Lord Goddard
Poston
Hartley Shawcross
U.S
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Las Alamos
U.S. A
Generalissime
Varia Openeeeee Ab Oe
Mets Eoamine Tee
Alist
Chien Naria
Totes Wees
Palic
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