Meat Packing Plant Workers Set Strike
Chicago AP reports a nationwide strike of about 100,000 meat packing workers set for March 16, with action to begin at 12:01 AM March 14. CIO United Food Workers leader Ralph Helstein cites 29 cent hourly raise demand against Armour, Cudahy, Swift, Wilson, Morrell and Hy-Grade firms, noting high profits and low wages for most workers.
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Chicago
Ralph Helsein
CIO United Fandinghouse Workers
Federal
Mrs. Garrett Elected Pilot Club Leader in Dothan
Mrs Blondell Garrett was elected president of the Pilot Club of Dothan at a Houston hotel meeting. New officers include Sara Abt and Janie Tranam as vice presidents, Louglie O Neal as secretary, Anne Cooper as recording secretary, and Lucille Wilts as treasurer. Fourteen members attended and new directors include Lela Holland Fran Mallette Essie Mae Smitherman Ruby Shanks Helen Andrews.
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Blondell Garrett
Pilot Club of
Dothan
Houston
Garrett
Sara Abt
Janie Tranam
sCond
Louglie O'Neal
Anne Cooper
Lucille Wilts
Lela Holland
Fran Mallette
Essie Mae Smderman
Ruby Shanks
Helen Andrews
Houston County
American Red Cross
Montgomery
Aor
Mea Abt
Holland
Smitherman
Finland May Seek Negotiations Amid Communist Uproar
In Helsinki reports indicate the Communist press published ten counts of meetings in sill towns under the Popular Front banner. Government spokesmen from the three major parties say Finland should negotiate given the tense climate. The Social Democrats accuse Finnish Communists of provocation through high pressure propaganda aimed at creating class conflict.
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Helsinki
Sill
Tha Farest
Popular Front
Finland
Social Democrats
Presidential electors and delegates named in Alabama list
The document lists L A Farmer and C C Bush of Dothan and others as alternate delegates at large from several districts. It includes presidential electors like Robert B. Albritton and Roy Marshall, with numerous names across Alabama cities such as Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Gadsden. It notes the Democratic National Committee member Marion Rushton and Broughton Lamberth, with Mrs Lennard Thomas listed as unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
L. A. Farmer
C. C. Bush
Dothan
E. C
Bud) Boswell
Geneva
Carolyn P. Coots
Roy F. Parker
Attalla
Wallace Pruitt
Chatom
Henry W. Sweet
Mobile
Clayton
Lucille Patterson
Enterprise
W. Perry Calhoun
J. Rogers
Tuskegee
Snelby Johnson
Phenix City
Robert B. Albritton
Andalusia
Roy Marshall
Jasper
Edmund Blair
Pell City
Bart J. Cowart
Haleyville
Forrest Castleberry
Castleberry
Thomas H Maxwell
Tuscaloosa
Gessner T. McCorvey
W. W. Elmore
Gordo
J. E. Bains
Oneonta
Walker F. Miller
Tuscumbia
Guy A. Hanna
Birmingham
Walter C. Givhan
Safford
Herbert Meighan
Gadsden
W. R. Withers
Greensboro
James A. McCollum
Elvin C. MecCary
Anniston
J. J. Rodgers
A. M. Simmons
Hacoda
Marion Rushton
Montgomery
Broughton Lamberth
Alexander City
Lennard Thomas
Eight Athens Communists Executed for 1944 Rebellion Crimes
In Athens eight Communists were executed today after being sentenced for crimes tied to the December 1944 rebellion. The executions mark a harsh postwar action amid ongoing political tensions and trials.
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Athens
Wicksburg Students To Present 4-H Club Program Friday
Vicksburg 4-H members Jimmy Killingsworth Gypsy Dean Laney Betty Killingsworth Wallace Lee and Vanevil Beasley perform Friday at 4 30 p m over WDIG in observance of National 4-H Club Week The program led by Maude Lee covers the history of 4 H and its emblem with a focus on creating better homes and responsible citizenship in Houston County 4 H clubs reach 1550 members statewide 123 778 4 H students in Alabama and about 1 5 million nationally
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Vicksburg
WDIG
Fran Mallette
Jimmy Killingsworth
Gypsy Dean Laney
Betty Killingsworth
Wallace Lee
Vanevil Beasley
Houston County
United States
Taylor
Ardilla
Cowarts
Madrid
Webb
Kinsey
Harmon
Dupree
Cottonwood
Ashford
Rehobeth
Rehobeth High
Columbia
Columbia High
British Forces Clash Amid Holy Land Conflict Near Jerusalem
Reported casualties were light as British troops using light artillery and automatic weapons broke up an armed engagement between Jews and Arabs in the hills near Bab el Wad. The action followed Monday's ultimatum to use heavy weapons, cutting the main telephone lines from Jerusalem to Jaffa and Tel Aviv.
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Bab el Wad
Jerusalem
Jaffa
Holy Land
Tel Aviv
War surplus sales probe highlights TV cut off claim
15 charge of war surplus sales abroad from 1944 to 1946. McCabe allegedly ordered the fas cut off TV to forestall bad publicity amid unsettled times with a Chinese firm involved. Tobey cited a mess and the Senate committee findings. Herbert K. Sorrell denied Communist party ties and asserted he would tell if needed.
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McCabe
Fas
Beth Chambers
Tobey
Senate
Herbert K. Sorrell
Hollywood
Tam
Communist Party
Sorrell
Clings to Weeds A Curious Fish Described Increases
A strange fish of the Larcissel ser clings to weeds by its forefies and forms a compact ball with banded strings. The creature bears a resemblance to a bird in its nest like appearance.
By-products Cutting Costs in Mines per De Bureau Report
A short note reports that by products like uranium and sulphur are reducing mine costs, with Wax and canal leave issues affecting wages, according to the Bureau of Mines. The item emphasizes operational savings tied to by products and resource handling.
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de Bueau
Peacock Infant Of Ashford Dies
James Edwin Peacock infant son of Mr and Mrs O P Peacock of Ashford route one died at 6 15 p m Tuesday in a Dothan hospital after living four hours Surviving are the parents a brother John David Peacock grandparents Mr and Mrs J O Cooley of Dothan route two Mr and Mrs L L Q Peacock of Dothan route three five uncles and eight aunts The funeral was at 10 a m Wednesday Union Hill Church with Rev C C Balcom officiating Burial was in the church cemetery Johnson Funeral Home had charge of arrangements
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James Edwin Peacock
O. P. Peacock
Ashford
Dothan
John David Peacock
J. O. Cooley
Ll. Q. Peacock
Union Hill Church
Two Veterans Join Air Forces Here
Officials at the Dothan Army and Air Force recruiting office reported enlistments of two veterans one from the Army and one from the Navy Navy veteran Bill Golden of Graceville Florida earned a perfect score on the classification test and was accepted for radar school with the Air Forces Gilbert G McDuffie of Geneva route two also enlisted in the Air Forces Both men were sent to Ft Benning Georgia for further processing
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Army
Navy
Dothan Army and Air Force Recruiting Office
Bill Golden
Graceville
Fla
Air Forces
Gilbert G. McDuffie
Geneva
Ft. Benning
Vandenberg Seen as Possible One Term Presidential Choice
The passage notes Senator Vandenberg as a potential one term candidate if Republicans offer the nomination. Taft and Dewey oppose each other, Vandenberg reads papers and talks to Nebraskans editor, but he declines to say if he would accept a nomination. He remains unavailable as a candidate yet ready to serve if chosen.
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Vandenberg
Robert A. Taft
R-Ohiey
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Tavimond McConnell
Nebraska
Jourist
Joe Cherry Convicted for Knife Threat Faces $35 Fine
Joe Cherry was convicted in inferior court this week of drawing or threatening to use a knife already drawn and was fined 35 dollars plus costs. An earlier publication had stated 100 dollars. Cherry filed a notice of appeal and his appeal bond was set at 100 dollars.
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Joe Cherry
New Orleans Cotton Prices Dip On Liquidation Pressure
Cotton prices in New Orleans slid today as liquidation press eased trading. At 11:30 a.m. quotes showed declines of 15 to 30 cents per bale with nearby and forward contracts posting mixed moves amid overall irregular activity.
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New Orleans
Tony
Thurmond hints at Truman rivals in 1952 race
Governor Thurmond suggests Democrats may favor retired chief of staff over Truman, with Marshall named as a possibility. He warns Truman cannot be elected and notes Southern leaders discuss candidates from across the country. Aimed at scaling civil rights legislation, Congress eyed trimming an emergency fund while Southern Democrats met to plot strategy against civil rights measures.
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GOP
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Washington
Dixie
Truman
Thurmond
Isenhower
Marshall
Southern Governors Conference
McGrath
Congress
Senate Labor Committee
FEPC
Russell D-Gay
House
White House
Mr.Truman
Senate
Seniator Reed
R-Rus
Russell
CMI
Capitol
Souuthern
Democratic House
Colmer
D-Miss
Britain Withdraws Last Of U S Loan
Washington reports Britain exhausted its 3.75 billion dollar U S loan with a final 100 million draft. The loan, meant to last 3 to 5 years, was drawn in 19 12 months at about 200 million monthly. Britain faces bankruptcy after overspending by 4 billion in two years. ERP funds may provide new aid, with Britain seen as a main beneficiary.
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Washington
Britain
United States
Treasury
Senate
Conscience Brings Suspect To Trial In Larceny Case
Milwaukee report says Ray E Wise 22 confessed after Detective Krebsreiter pressed him. Wise admitted driving a Yellow Cab about 1500 miles to Ohio and Kentucky in a check writing case. His conscience led to his court trial.
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Milwaukee
Ray E. Wise
Tans Kremsreiter
Wise
Ohio
Kentucky
Krebsreiter
Bandits Rob Bus, Filch Cash. Driver Returns to Memphis
A bus robbery as the assault rumbled toward Memphis left passengers hiding cash. J. P. Davenport of Louisville stashed 1600 dollars in seat upholstery while bandits warned against use of force. A passenger fainted after a warning shot, but no one was robbed. Drivers noted buses stop for roadside fares.
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Memphis
J. P. Davenport
Louisville
Davenport
King
Kinge
Alabama Governor Folsom Named In Paternity Suit
Mrs. Johnston alleges she and Folsom lived as husband and wife in Alabama Tennessee Kentucky and Florida and that he publicly acknowledged their child born in Nashville on April 17 1946. She says he later disclaimed paternity under political pressure after the 1946 primary.
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Folsom Hiss
Jonneton
Folsom
Alabama
Telagessee
Kentucky
Florida
Nashville
Tenn
Michigan
Johnston
Rachael
Melissa
Kissin Jim Folsom faces paternity suit in campaign visit
Alabama Governor James Earl Folsom arrives in Washington after a long drive to testify on tidelands legislation. The six foot eight inch governor dodges questions about a paternity suit filed by Christine Putman Johnston, a farmer’s daughter, seeking legitimacy for her son. He deflects and compliments a hotel clerk while remaining publicly reserved on the case.
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Washington
Kissin
Jim’ Folsom
Alabama
Montgomery
Christine Putman Johnston
Cullman
Ala
Folsom
Statler Hotel
Tidelands
Cullman Father Refuses Comment On Daughter's Suit
Grey ing Putman, an elderly farmer, refused to discuss his daughter Christine Putman Johnston's suit to name Gov. James F. Folsom her common law husband and father of her two year old son. He appeared tired and nervous as reporters pressed for details, saying contact with the press at midnight was not helpful. His wife kept Christine's son out of sight. A brother said Christine was in Detroit but would not share an address.
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Cullman
Ala
Percy L. Putman
James FE. Folsom
Christine Putman Johnston
Christine
Jimmy
Putman
Detroit
Mussel Shells Drive Huge Button Production in Mississippi Valley
About two billion buttons are produced yearly from shells of fresh water mussels harvested in the Mississippi valley region. The industry relies on the mussel beds spread along the valley’s rivers and tributaries, supporting local craft and manufacturing sectors with a steady supply chain.
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Mississippi Valley
Jessie J Free dies near Cottonwood at 72
Jessie J Free, 72, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at his home on Cottonwood route one. A Houston County resident most of life, he was a Free Will Baptist. Survived by two daughters Mary Phierce and Ethyl Petway of Columbus Georgia, two sons Dellis Free of Cottonwood and Arthur Free of Dothan, a brother David P Free of Phenix City, and several grandchildren. Funeral at 3 p.m. today at Collins Chapel with Rev George Nobles. Burial in church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in charge. Active pallbearers listed.
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Jessie J. Free
Cottonwood
Free
Houston County
Free Will Baptist Church
Mary Phierce
Ethyl Petway
Columbus
Dellis Free
Arthur Free
Dothan
David P. Free
Phenix City
T Collins Chapel
George Nobles
Johnson Funeral Home
Eugene Parker
Ledon Averette
J. T. Fears
Loudine Smith
A. C. Free
S. B. Foban
Plan for a World Security Council and its terms
The proposal calls for a 11 member supreme council matching the UN Security Council structure with permanent seats for existing powers. Decisions require seven votes including a majority of permanent members. Signers would pledge to mobilize armed forces and resources for peace, defense of members, or suppression of aggression or subversion.
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Western
Europe
Ball
United Nations
U. N. Security Council
Security Council
U. N. Council
Supreme Council
Singers to Honor F. M. Roney Sunday at courthouse
The Scared Harp Singers will honor F. M. Roney with an honorary singing event at the Houston County Court House in Dothan. W C Lis enby announced the event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All singers are invited to participate.
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Scared Harp
F. M. Roney
Houston County Court House
Dothan
W. C. Lisenby
Building Number 20 Truck Damages Filed in Court
The truck was empty and property damages were estimated at about $850. No arrest was made. Vickers filed an attachment in Houston County Interior Court on the truck and trailer for $850 in damages, naming Keating and the Dickson Waterproofing Nail Company as respondents. Two billion gallons of fuel oil are consumed annually by the steel industry to heat its furnaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers Today
Houston County Interior Court
Keating
Dickson Waterproofing Nail Company
Models To Walk Folsom To New Amid Courtroom Drama
New York Cup era unfolds as Jim Folsom addresses paternity rumors during a visit to New York. He downplays claims, reiterates bachelor status, and dismisses alleged dirty politics. Miss Helen Fraser of Barbizon Studio confirms ongoing model arrangements and that public events remain unchanged.
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Jim
Folsom
New
Ameryber
Helen Fraser
Direc Barbizon
M Girls
Elty
Washington
Miss Fraser
Alabama
Livestock arrivals and hog prices across Georgia plants
Livestock arrivals totaled th 200 calves and 14,000? eight major packing plants at Columbus Moultrie ville Doth and Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Hog prices were steady with medium grade barrows and gilts at 19.00 to 19.75 per 100 pounds for various weight ranges. 240-270 lbs at 19.25, over 270 lbs 17.50 to 18.00, 18.25 to 18.75 for 140-160 lbs, 16.75 for medium and good at 240 lb soft on hard barrows and gilts.
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Thomasville
Bany
Columbus
Moultrieville
Tifton
Jacksonville
Tall Fla
Cattle Hog Market Report From Montgomery Area
In Montgomery AP market data for cattle and hogs shows receipts around 300 cattle with varying prices. Slaughter yearlings and steers mid 20s, beef cows 18 to 21, canners 12 to 15, bulls 18 to 22, calves and stockers 15 to 21. Hog receipts near 150 with slower trade, barrows and gilts 14 to 21, sows 14 to 16, overall steady to softer than Monday.
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Montgomery (Ap
Mkt
Onk
City Engineer Discusses Paving With Kiwanians
City Engineer H M Ramsey outlined paving plans and growth impact at the Dothan Kiwanis Club meeting. Kiwanian J L Vaughn spoke on the program while guests included Smith of Lexington Kentucky and organizers Tom Collins and Clarence Atkinson. A committee meeting followed the gathering.
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Dothan
H. M. Ramsey
Dothan Club
Yes Kiwanian
J. L.vaughn
Kiwanian Smith
Lexington
Tom Collins
Clarence Atkinson
Land
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Mrs. Garrett
New Pilot Club
REDS
Deen Ag& Wu
Wicksburg
Southside Granite Co. “Memorials
S. Appletree
Cep
L. Bruner
Jack Kingr
Cae
Roma
Sposizione Universale
Rene
Jefferson National
St. Louis
Gilmore D. Clarke
Rome
Clarke
Thomas Jefferson
Italy
Peacock
Cherry
Oselow
U. S
Betty Libuse
Merry
W. Newton
Tom Brouillette
Waterville
N. Y
Livesto
Montgomery Mars
Capudi
Joseph P. Wilson
Farmer-Porter Building
Jorph P. WH
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