Arms Shipments To France May Trigger French Riot
Paris AP report says first US arms shipment to France under military aid could spark a riot. Arms expected early month. secrecy surrounds dates in the U.S. France fears Communist interference at ports and believes shipments will bolster military strength and morale amid postwar strain.
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Fregton
Grover Paris
France
America
May Arma
Russia
Ho Chi Minh
Indochina
Paris
End Of Cold Weather For Southern States Forecast By Bureau
End of cold spell expected in southern states with warmer conditions predicted for tomorrow. Minimums across Georgia and nearby cities fell below freezing. New Orleans and Miami reported higher readings while Albany and other eastern spots plunged below zero or near record lows. Strong winds and snow affected the midwest and northeast. Chesapeake Bay tug boat incident reported amid broader storm system.
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Georgia
Rome
Atlanta
Savannah
Maconay
Columbus
Augusta
Alma
Albany
Brunswick
Valdosta
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Nashville
Tenn
Ixmaingham
Montgomery
Charleston
Charlotte
New Orleans
Tampa
Miami
Cor Kban
Midwest
Mont Arena
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
New York State
New ‘England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Mercury
New England
Carlocu
Burydnefon
Ie Strong Wilds
Chesapeake Bay
Wasteera
Maryland
Kansas
Minneta
Rio Granén Valley
West Gulf States
Oregon
Washington
California
CIFE
RED Cross
Public Health Service OKs 225 Bed St Margaret Hospital Expansion
Washington AP reports the Public Health Service approved a 225 bed expansion for St. Margaret's Hospital in Montgomery. The project costs are about 3.2 million dollars with a federal share of 2 million. Reverend Grant, a Democrat from Alsway, noted the application approval and the funding split.
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Washington Tap
Public Health Service
St. Margaret's Hospital
Montgomery Rev. Grant
D-Als
Grant
Congressional Panels Hear Hydrogen Bomb Testimony
Two congressional committees open a world control inquiry and a defense review. Dr Edward Teller, noted nuclear physicist, will testify in a closed session on hydrogen bomb issues and world atomic control proposals. Senator Brien McMahon leads the effort, seeking Atlantic Pact cooperation and a broader 50 billion Marshall Plan concept.
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George
Reedy, Jr
Washington
Joint
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
Senate Armed Services Committee
Joint Committee
Edward Teller
Atomic Energy Commission
Brien McMahon
D.conn
Soviet Union
Teller
U. S
Bernard Baruch
McMahon
United States
Campaign Kickoffs Mark Alabama Governor Race Start
Two candidates Gordon Perrons and former Gov. Chauncey Bourke plan formal launches next week. Public Service Commission Chairman to rally Monday night with statewide radio broadcast at 8 p.m. CST. Sparks to open March 8 from Station WSGN in Birmingham at 7:30 p.m. Other candidates have begun with kickoff speeches. J Bruce Henderson has not set headquarters yet but has attended recent state meetings.
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Montgomery
lSman
Ault
J. Bruce Henderson
Billier’s Ferry
Birmingham
Tale Of Woe Sets Police Warning
Local police warn against charitable scams after a man named Walker used a tearful fire story to collect $11.08 from several residents. Detective Jamen B. Lewis traced Walker to jail and linked him to multiple false pretenses warrants. Authorities urge people to verify charities before donating.
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Jamen B. Lewis
Tad
Object Henson
Cole
Red Cross
Frank
Joseph Tabb
Negra
Roti
Walter
Tabb
Ho Z Bo
Walker
Todd
Leia
Papars
N Geo
Lewis
Graceville
Selma
Dallas County
W. C. McCain
Coast Guard Begins Search for Missing Plate Near Bahamas
The Coast Guard launched a search after a light plate went missing between the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale Florida. A second plate was found near the Everglades Swamp but rescuers delayed the hunt for the pilot to recover before resuming the operation.
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Coast Guard
Bahamas
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Everglades
Rex Fer
Fireman Rescues Doll asGirl Dies in Blaze
A fire in a two family frame building in Oklahoma City traps a two year old, Carolyn Thompson, in a blazing bedroom. Fireman Boo Coley crawls back to search with a gas mask but the child is dead. Mrs Thompson, under shock, cries as authorities say closed doors blocked rescue.
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Cklahoma City
Okla
Carolyn Thompson
Boo Coley
Charles W.thompson
Veterans Housing Unit
W. P. Bruce
Veterans Hospital Fire Department
Jury Will Receive Spy Case Tuesday
The trial of Miss Coplon and Gubitchey ends with defense resting after brief testimony. Jurors will be instructed by Judge Ryan on Tuesday after closing arguments Monday. Coplon faces up to 39 years and a $20,000 fine, Gubitchey up to similar penalties on charges of conspiring to obtain U S government secrets for Russia.
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FEW York
Jasth Coplom-Velentin
Gubitcher
Biss Coplon
Sylvester J. Ryan
Miss Coplin
Fox Foer
Department of Justice
Mploye
Gubitchey
U. S
Russia
Mixx Coplon
Miss Coplon
Washington, D. C
Washington
Gublichey
Samuel A. Neuburger
Fier
Abraham 1. Pomerantz
Ella Taylor
Raymond P. Whearty
Copson
Justice Department
Soviet Vetoes Upheld On UN Membership
The International Court of Justice at The Hague ruled that the United Nations General Assembly cannot admit states to UN membership without Security Council recommendation. The opinion sustains veto power by the Big Five on council membership, as past rejections blocked states like Italy and others.
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The
Hague
Netherlands
International Court of Justice
United Nations
General Assembly
Security Council
Council
Hussia
Britain
France
China
United States
Sounea
Chile
Brazil
Prussia
Counsil Mens
Woman Flattered By Flow Of Flowers Stirs Police
In Nashville a woman receives unsolicited bouquets from a mystery man linked to parties in Nashville Baton Rouge New Orleans and Birmingham. Police report the florist notes the sender pays with worthless checks and small tips, raising questions about the recipient’s safety.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville
Bowers
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Birmineham
London papers demand ouster of war minister
London newspapers led by Beaverbrook’s anti Labour titles call for John Strachey to resign as war minister amid renewed accusations of former Communist ties. Attlee’s residence dismisses the charges as disgraceful. Strachey previously denied being a Communist during tours to the United States in the 1930s. The controversy comes as Labour’s government faces election loss and scrutiny of Britain’s intelligence apparatus linked to the Fuchs case.
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William N. Oatis
London
Lord Beaverbrook
Ladly
John Strachey
Tabsuid
Evening Standard
Daily Express
Strachey
U. S
Sulhoriles
America
Communist Party
Beaverbrook
Labor
Lord Beaverbook
Winston ‘Churchill
The
Express
Birnchey
Newce
Britain
Wich
Claus Fuchs
Sclate
Iite British
Amercan
Russia
Comnvwnia Par
Saint
United States
Falie
Tara
Citys Growth Parallels Record Dothan Bureau Report
The University of Alabama Bureau of Business Research shows Dothan posting a 219 percent January build ing activity rise from December and 226 percent year over year. Debits in Dothan banks hit 14,205,000 for January, up 2.1 percent from December, defying seasonal declines. Savings deposits rose 1.8 percent while demand deposits stayed elevated at 17,073,128, signaling strong liquidity as February began.
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Dothan
Bureau of Business Research
University of Alabama
Bureau
Dolban
President Truman orders coal dispute fact finding board meet
Washington AP President Truman requests an immediate meeting of the coal dispute fact finding board to determine concessions by operators and the United Mine Workers and report to the White House. Chairman David Cole and union leader John Lewis participated in prior talks. government observers say little was achieved. Congress shows support for seizing mines as Justice Department appeals court orders.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Charles G. Rosa
Onem
Gaet Finding Board
Hoss
Cole
Ross
David Cole
Paterson
Abdomey
John J. Lewis
United Ming Workers
Congress
Mine Workers Union
Justice Department
State to Probe Slaying By Mob in Pell City
State Safety Director Bankhead Bates orders all available investigators to Pell City to work on the mob slaying of storekeeper Charlie Burst. Local officers are assisted as the governor holds regional cabinet meetings. Two state investigators and highway patrol already aid, while suspects linked to the Ku Klux Klan are jailed in St Clair County.
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Pell City
Ala
State Safety
Directny Bankhead
Bates
Ashville
James IX. Folsom
Charlie
Alvin Morn
Kleagle
Georgia Association of Kul Klux Klang
Claude Luker
Telladogy
St Clair County
CAA Officials Inspect Napier Field Over Dothan Bid
CAA officials visit Napier Field today to probe Dothan’s request to abandon the Heki airport. Mayor John Adking and Commissioner Jim Brennan joined the inspection, gathering data for the CAA decision. A conference at City Hall was planned to discuss lifting government restrictions.
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Tn Aeronautics Authority
Napier Field
Dothan
John Adking
Jim Brennan
CAA
City Hall
Texas Escapees Questioned In Elderly Woman Death
Two Texas escapees were questioned after an elderly woman was found dead in Alexander City Alabama. Officers said the victim, believed transient, was killed by bullets in the chest with ropes tied to her hands and feet. The suspects from Wichita Falls Texas were identified by Mobile area patrols and were found in a stolen car with bloodstains and stolen property, awaiting further inquiry.
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Bay Minette
Ala
Texas
Alexander ‘City
Als
Lake Martin
Alabama
Joe Smettey
Mobile
Highway Patrol
Wichita Falls
Tex
Penn Win County
Jabhers Ga
Desire
Fat Stock Show Rodeo Set to Highlight Dothan Event
The 1999 Fat Stock Show and Sale opens with a rootin tootin rodeo. Cherokee Hammons leads a six gun act and about 30 events with box wranglers cowgirls and standout acts from Verna Renasslaer to Jimmy Foster. Shows run Tuesday through Sunday with matinees Saturday and a grand finale Sunday near the Ramsey and Sons Stockyard lot.
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Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Selden X
John Bancock
Roy Rogers
Bailey
Tri States
Cherokee Hammons
Verna Jg Renasslaer
Josn Mathis
Jimmy Foster
W Batley
Ramsey and Sons
GOP Challenges Truman's Claim On Communist Loyalty
AP reports Republicans challenged President Truman’s assertion that he had removed communists from government. Senator Lucas and Bricker faulted actions, urged probes, and criticized loyalty boards as sham while urging broader purge efforts amid ongoing anti-communist hearings.
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Jack Bell W. Vton
Truman
Ferguson
Lucas
Lucey
Bricker
Oes
Senate Foreign
McCarthy
Com- Touniste
State Department
Tara
VA to Fire 7300 Workers as Funds Run Short
The Veterans Administration plans to dismiss about 7300 employees by March 10 due to insufficient salary funds for the current fiscal year. Roughly 3000 are in hospitals and offices, with around 4000 in other activities. officials say the cut is necessary to balance the budget and avoid deeper reductions later.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
India
VA Geldstatlope
Doctors Say Folsom Improving After Illness
Montgomery Alabama reports Gov James E Folsom showing better signs today though still feverish doctors say he remains in frail condition a nurse at the state mansion notes he rests well but continues to suffer from fever and respiratory concerns
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Polaom
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