Churchill speech surprise in Commons sparks questions
London AP report says Churchill’s remarks drew curiosity and some criticism in the House of Commons with debates over potential U.S. British military ties and the government’s forthcoming plans for armed forces. Foreign and defense officials were expected to face questions as the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Pune
Priser
Preas Asin Istic
Ernest Brvia
Cartmans
Commons
Britain
Alexander
Admiralty
Indicted for postal thefts in 1945 federal case
Nick George Monles and Paul David Daley, both named in a 37‑person federal indictment, were charged with burglarizing post offices including Belvidere Illinois and a furay in Chicago. They allegedly stole bonds stamps and cash totaling over 560 thousand dollars as part of a year long postal theft series. Monles had prior Alabama prison escapes and was recaptured in 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Nick George Monles
Paul David Daley
Broadville
Smong
Charles von
William Plath
Chicago
Plath
Belvidere
Jil
Monigg
Montgomery
Ala
Peterson's Ointment Relief Claims Piles
Claiming quick relief from piles, an ad urges use of Peterson's Ointment with a cooling formula. It highlights itching relief, usage duration, and availability in 38c and 60c sizes with applicator, promising money back if not delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Rollevea
President urges churches to shelter veterans in housing drive
President calls for moral awakening against selfishness and greed and urges Protestant Catholic and Jewish groups to unite in a national effort. He cites plans for 2,709,000 low cost homes in 16 years and asks congregations to offer spare rooms to four veterans each to provide temporary shelter while new houses are built. He also urges Americans to aid starving millions in Europe Asia and Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trurmen
America
Najioun
Europe
Asia
Africa
Churchill alliance proposal sparks Capitol debate
Congress wrestles with Churchill’s idea of a military alliance tying sea and air bases to UN plans. Senators Burnet and George question basing, defense impact, and risks of alienating the Soviet Union, while committees hedge on military aid and naval affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Churchill
Sen. Burnet
Maybsay
Senate
Churchil
UNO
Natons
United States
Walter F. George
D-Gu
Joseph TH Bail
Minnt
Ryseia
Dothan High Musicians Win Music Festival Ratings
Three Dothan High School Band members earned top ratings at the Mose Festival in Tuscaloosa. Charles Sheen Verce Favlevint, Latter Case, and Robyn Ann Driver received first or second place honors in saxophone and trumpet, with Patsy Pramon, Marsha Jane Sordan, and others earning excellent marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Tuscaloosa
Phiasdas, Pyidney
Id Satindey
Dart Week
Diseetay
Howell Hampton Tras Annoumeed
Charles Sheen Verce
Cod
Taal
Alla Saxaphore
Ahd
Robyn Ann Driver Dium Maior
Patsy Pramon
Diamanager Eeu
Florida Counties Share Race Fund Allocation
The state issued payments of 27 000 to each of Florida 67 counties from racing and betting receipts. Comptroller predicted further disbursements before the season ends as revenue remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tallanassee
Fla
Tom. Dee
Court rules veterans lost seniority rights in service
New York AP report states the New York Court of Appeals reversed prior holdings, deciding the Selective Service Act should be interpreted to favor veterans with earlier enlistment when determining seniority. The ruling, authored by Judge Learned Hand and Justice Frank, held the act did not grant automatic junior status to those drafted later, affecting veterans’ seniority rights and related benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Circiat Court of Appeals Nee
Selective Service Act
Frank
Harrie B
Chere
War Department Denies Demobilization and Leaves Halted
Washington AP reports War Department spokesmen rejected rumors that all Army charges had been belted or that leaves were cancelled. The department said demobilization is frozen and reserves are being alerted by telegram. Navy echoed the denial citing similar inquiries. No explanation was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Navy
Army
Funeral for B F Green Set in Miami
Funeral services for B F Green fifty died at his Miami Florida home Saturday night will be held at Ward Wilson chapel Thursday at 2 p m Burial will be in City cemetery with Ward Wilson directing He was son of the late P Green of Dothan and moved to Miami from Durham twenty years ago Surviving are his wife Nena Davis Green a son B F Green Jr US Navy and a daughter Betty Green of Vero Beach Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Green
Miami
Fla
Ward-Wilson Chapel
Ward- Wilson
P. Green
Dothan
Durbat
Nena Davis Green
B. F Green
Navy
Betty Green
Vero Beach
Tickets On Sale For Guild Play Tom Sawyer at City Auditorium
Tickets go on sale for Tom Sawyer a three act play at the City Auditorium Monday March 11 at 3 30 p m under the Dothan Pilot Club sponsorship Advance tickets 2 to 5 p m Saturday at 122 North Foster Street Box office sales begin 2 30 p m Monday The Chil dren's Theatre Guild of New York presents the Mark Twain classic featuring twelve characters all portrayed by professional actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Auditorium
Dothan Pilot Club
North Foster Street
Mark Twain
Children's Theatre Guild of New York
Contempt charges pressed against NYC group board members
WASINGTON AP The House Committee voting to press contempt charges against 27 members of the executive board of the Joint Anti Fascist Refugee Committee of New York City for defying subpoenas. Rep. Jun Wood chairing the panel said a report will go to the House for approval and, if approved, the matter may be sent to the Department of Justice for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
House
Todsy
Anto Fascist Refugee Committee
New York City
Jun Wood
D-Ga
Old
Wood
Department of Justice
Clubhouse Fire Destroys Big Politicos’ Meeting Spot
Five Tilghman Island volunteers from Sherwood joined locals but could not reach the Chesapeake Bay site in time to save the clubhouse. Officials estimate the loss exceeds 20 000 dollars due to the fire and inaccessibility of the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilguman
Denis
Chesapeake Bay
Tilghman’s Island
Sherwood Jon
Rankin Accuses James Roosevelt of Joining Communists
In Washington Representative Rankin asserts that James Roosevelt has joined the Communists, citing a press report that Roosevelt became national director of a political group for professionals. Critics invoke the late President's son and defend Roosevelt as a real American, while Rankin claims he speaks for the Democratic Party in opposition.
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Washington
Rankin
D-Miss
House
James Roosevelt
Qgulland
Dcaht
Lste
Outland
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions
Mississippian
Democratic Party
Bilbo and Rankin
Jimmie
Dulland
Dumes Roosevelt
Scouters Train at First Baptist Church for Six Weeks
A six week Scouters training course organized at the First Baptist Church began Monday night. Eleven Scouts attended the opening meeting with sessions to occur each Monday for six weeks and an overnight hike planned for the final meeting. Scoutmaster A. H. Gus Lane of Troop 22 will lead, with James Lane and Gene Ramage directing the course. Enrolled are Whit King, H. S. Hovey, Sam Stephens, Joe Saliba, Rip Hewes, Alvin Beader, and T. G. Hagler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
A. H
Gus’ Lane
James Lane
Gene Ramage
Whit King
HS. Hovey
Sam Stephens
Joe Saliba
Rip Hewes
Alvin Beader
T. G. Hagler
Search Underway For Lost Child Near Shepherdsville Kentucky
AP report from SWEPUERDSVI Kentucky describes a search for three year old Paul Alden Tyler who vanished from his home as authorities call in Fort Knox soldiers to comb a wooded swampy area five miles from Shepherdsville. Two soldiers were dispatched to the scene as relatives frantically await news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swepuerdsvi
SE. Ky
Paul Alden Tyler
Joseph Dinican
Fort Knox
Chi
Selpherdsville
Pregeant Grove
Noles
Fragmented OCR note on 1950s constitutional topics
A damaged OCR fragment discusses dissolution of the House of Representatives, venereal elections, ambassadors, and constitutional drafting under MacArthur. Mentions Japanese government meetings, cabinet directives, and frequent conferences at headquarters, with references to five months prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itunse
Boaestahon
Potiteti
Giantin
Tmpesty
Cori Miata
Pushnchl
Pepe Wnd
Recewuu
MacArthur
Kinz Investigatuoen
Discharged Navy Seaman and Gunner’s Mate Names Listed
The Navy Separation Center at US Naval Air Station New Orleans La discharged several sailors including Ralph D Prive gunner's mate second class and others listed with unreadable spellings. Dated notices reference post service processing and home addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Separation Center
Naval Air Statin
New Orleans
Ralph D Prive
FE Main St
Daihan
Tale Po McCallister
Seaman Tee
Dathan
Satte Twa
Ralph Wilks
Mrs Shelley Rites Conducted Today Headland Burial
Funeral services were held for Mrs Marinda Shelley at Tolbert Church after services at Headland route cemetery. Rev K Blerskdear and Tom Berces led the rites. Headland Mortuary handled arrangements with four sons and several relatives attending, including W R D Shelley of Donalsonville and J T Powers of Orlando. The family noted 27 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinda Shetey
Otetyyur
Bied
Se Piu
Tolbert
Tom Berces
Burgee
Abeehh
Headland Mortuary
Heste S.tiving
UAW Lockout Looms as Auto Workers Strike Escalates
Across the nation labor actions threaten major industries with slowdowns as the United Auto Workers refuse concessions after a lockout claim and General Motors rejects arbitration. Telephone workers and locomotive engineers prepare for possible walkouts, while wage talks continue with AT&T and Long Lines. Presidents in Cleveland and Washington monitor progress as the GM strike nears renewal in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
United Auto Workers
Washington
Schewell
UAW
Corporstjan
Dewey
Drew Neer
Federal Cuncillatore
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Long Lines Telephone
Jat
Cleveland
Chicago
Talroad
jTalroad
No Brotherhoods
A. F. Whitney
Alvaney Johnston
Long Tanes Federation
Detroit
General Motors
Elba Legion Hosts Lt Donovan in Elba Meeting
Lt Harry A Donovan of Tallahassee acting commanding officer of the Dothan Army Recruiting Station addressed an American Legion gathering in Elba dust night amid Maj Joseph R Pickett’s absence. Pickett was recalled to Atlanta for reassignment processing in the Regular Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Donovan
Tallahassee
Stalin
American Legion
Elba
Donovan
Elation
Joseph R. Pickett
Pickett
Atlanta
Tconmarseion
Aras
Funeral Set Today For Mrs Strickland
Funeral services are planned for Mrs Strickland at 4 p m today at the home with Rev D P Slaughter officiating. Burial will be in City Cemetery with Mem in charge. Mrs Strickland 58 died Tuesday after illness. She is survived by seven daughters and numerous relatives in Oak, Missouri and Illinois.
Missing Cabin Cruisers Found Off Homestead Florida
Coast Guard seaplane located two missing cabin cruisers near Homestead Florida. One cruiser with five aboard including a father and two children was found fifteen miles southeast of Homestead, overdue return from Key Pelican. Small craft evacuated passengers and towed the vessels to safety.
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Miami
Fla
Coast Guard Seavets
Charles J. Lundgreen
Homestead
Pelican Key
Federal Aid School Measure Is Introduced
A measure before Congress seeks $300,000 yearly in federal aid for schools. The bill would require states to spend matching funds on foods and related education programs while imposing federal supervision of administration and instruction. State allocations, if enacted, would vary by state with Georgia listed at $18,777,000 and other Southern states receiving differing amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Pace
Jess Tuan
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Jerixsippi
South Carolina
Montgomery Mayor Asked to Resign by Gubernatorial Candidate
Gordon Persons, running for governor, called on Montgomery Mayor David E. Dunn to resign, citing a 1944 pledge to clear the office after the war so armed forces could participate in choosing a chief executive. Persons argues Dunn is using office to oppose his candidacy as returning veterans readjust. Dunn could not be reached for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Gordon Persons
David E. Dunn
Dunn
Persons
Meyer
Public Service Commission
Cyrus Brown
Smith Infant Rites Conducted Saturday
Funeral services for Wayne Smith three year old son of Mr and Mrs Jessie Smith were held at Stavibenes Church Saturday morning with Rev E G Howell Daleville officiating Boyd and Company had charge of arrangements
Obituaries Mention Surviving Family and Funerals
Number 2- Continued From Page One Rev A D Zoinden officiating. Burial to follow in Kinsey Cemetery Ward-Wilson in charge. Mrs Sheppard is survived by husband a daughter Jeanette mother Mrs R L Brackin two sisters Mrs L C Greene Sr Dothan Mrs H E Whitten Columbus Ga five brothers C Q Brackin Louisville Ky H G H L and L M Brackin of Dothan and McRae Brackin of Monroe La. Funeral for Mr Terry held at 11 a m today at Howard Grove church with Rev L C Bran officiating. Burial in church cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge. Surviving are wife two sons John Terry Panama City Fla and Houston Terry US Army four daughters Mia Mickey Martin Wayne Mich Mrs Glenn Goff Cottonwood and Alma and Willie Mae Terry Ashford route one his father P Z Terry Blountstown Fla five brothers Alton Terry Alapaha Ga Ader Terry Tampa Fla and two sisters Mrs R A Sellers Ashford and Mrs S Olive Cottonwood
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A. D. Zoinden
Burdal
Kinsey Ceemetery
Ward-Wilson
Sheppard
Jeanette
R. L. Brackin
L. C. Greene
Dothan
H. E. Whitten
Columbus
C. Q. Brackin
Louisville
L. M. Brackin
McRae Brackin
Monroe
Mr. Terry
Howard Grove Church
Rev
L. C. Bran
John Terry
Panama City
Fla
Houston Terry
U. S Army
Mia
Mickey Martin
Wayne
Mich
Glenn Goff
Cottonwood
Alma
Willie Mae Terry
Ashford
P. Z. Terry
Blountstown
Fivo
Alton Terry
Alapaha Ga
Ader Terry
Tampa
Fis
R. A. Sellers
S . Olive
Marriage Licenses Issued in Houston Probate Office
Week’s marriage licenses list includes Edward Lee of Panama City Route 2 and Retna Delma Miller of Panama City Ivey DB Williamson with Davie Jane Lawdon of Alford Vernon Chifton Martin 322 Heatl and Avenue Dothan and Mary Elizabeth Bullington 310 W. Lee St. Enterprise Anthony P. Gillis and Elizabeth Benton Resmonde both of Panama City Aaron J. Hires of Blountstown and Alice Thames of Samson Robert C. Japek of Marinette Wisconsin Route 1 and Louise White of Dothan Route Fiumr Cec R Spivey and Ruth Graeham both of Dothan Route 1 George Eo DeLoxey 507 N Bell St and Mary Esther McCrars Cottondale Paul Wesley Sram and Grace Geneva Powe Tampa Fivis Ardell Rabious and Jeanne Holland Midland City Route 1 James Ward Jephnson 300 Head Stand Avenue Dothan and Edward K. Sellers Banks Charles WB Register Jr and Thelma Bellflower Leyar Haven William J Burke and Louise Register Lynn Haven Edward V Cox and Mary Frances Clark Dothan Route 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Coust Probate
Edward ©. Lee
Panama City
Retna Delma Miller
Ivey DB. Williamson
Davie Jane Lawdon
Alford Vernon Chifton Martin
Heatland Avenue
Dothan
Mary Elizabeth Bullington
W. Lee St
Enterprise
Anthony P. Gillis
Elizabeth Benton Resmonde
Aaron J. Hires
Police record shows loss of 640 dollars in Georgia incident
Police report in Columbus Georgia lists the loss of 640 dollars by a produce handler CA Adkins. Captain Eddie Kelly says Adkins reported the money went missing Monday morning along the highway between Martford and Dothas. The wallet contained twenty two fifty dollar bills and twenty two twenty dollar bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ga
CA Adkins
Eddie Kelly
Adkins
Dothan
Martford
Dothas
British Loan Not Good Business Deal
Senator Robert Taft and Senate colleagues grill Secretary Vinson over a $3.75 billion British loan. Vinson argues potential export gains justify the aid but acknowledges no clear business basis. He cites possible interest waivers amid world economic slump and promises technical details later. Also a Memphis man narrowly escapes death after being found sleeping on railroad tracks, saved moments before an oncoming fast train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roben
Seusie
Secretary of Treasury
Fred M Vinsoo
Vinson
Britain
Taftavid
Ender
Congress
Ioang
Ufican
Tan
Sen. C. Douglass Buck
Lord Maynard Keynes
House of Lords
Keynes
Buck
U. S
Taft
Memphis, Tenn
Eddie Martin
Kansas City
Frisco
Foud
Marin
Burglary Fire Destroys Kimberly Post Office
In Kimberly Alabama a fire destroyed the small frame post office building. Deputies and postal inspectors said burglars tried to blow the safe, leaving the door facing the floor. Postmistress Hewert Dorman reported stamps valued at $300 in the till and an undetermined cash amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
Ala
Dewey Rickles
Rickles
Eforts
Hewert Dorman
postimast#1
Kiwanians Hear R. D. Crawford in Speech
R D Crawford Sr guest spoke at the Dathen Kiwanis Club yesterday speaking on Race Relations. Fourteen members received special attendance honors for perfect, two, and one year attendances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Crawford, Sr
Dathen Kiwanis Cid
C A Hodges Rites Held for Local Resident
CHIPLEY Fla. Funeral services for Curtice A Hodges seventy four who died yesterday after a long illness were held today at Damascus Church with Rev J W White Rev Clyde Harless and Rev W J McIntosh officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery Blackburn Funeral Home of Chipley in charge He was a native of Headland Survived by his wife five daughters Mrs Essie Williams Mrs Valery Williams Mrs Herman Brown all of Caryville Fla Mrs C J Johnson Chipley and Mrs Jimmie Whitehead Panama City five sons A A Hodges Graceville E A Hodges Caryville C L Hodges Panama City S Hodges Vernon and H C Hodges DeFinish Springs two grandchildren and five great grandchildren Active pallbearers were grandsons Joe Hodges Millard Hodges Earl Hodges O Neal Johnson Paul Hodges Paul Williams Charles Andrew Winterhead Lilien Hodges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipley
Curtice A. Hodges
Jis
Vernon
Fis
Damascus Church
J. W. White
Clyde Harless
W. J. McIntosh
Blackburn
Headland
Eliza Jane Hodges
Essie Williams
Valery Williams
Herman Brown
Caryville
Fla
Nonu
Joe Hodges
Millard Hodges
Earl Hodges
O'Neal Johnson
Paul Hodges
Paul Williams
Charles Andrew Wintehead
Lilien Hodges
Cherch Meet Set At Old Popular Spinney Event
A church meeting is scheduled at Old Popular Spinney with preaching at 11 a.m. by Rider W. T. Cook of Ee Jeene, Ala. Singing will follow at a.m. The date is Webb Sunday with a morning service and gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
W. T. Cook
Eejeene
Ala
JR Outlaw Dies In Florida
Funeral services for J A Outlaw aged forty eight who died in Lakeland Florida Thursday night were held at Fondiows Church near Hartford with Rev J W Dykes and Rev A Taoruas officiating. Burial followed in the church yard. Surviving are a wife and two daughters Betty and Mary Oy law Lakeland and Crine Outlaw South Pacific two sisters Mrs A Lewin Slocumb and Mrs S Dorby Hartford and two brothers Charlie Outlaw Narator and Myorcy Outlaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
J. A Outlaw
J G Watson Rites Held Today
Hartford funeral services for J G Watson aged seventy five who died at his Slocomp home February 25 were held February 27 at Mt Gilling Church with Rev Joe White and Rev Bracklee officiating. Surviving are two daughters Mrs J P Cree Sloromb rag ose and Mrs C B Sessions M ton Fla and five sons E A Watson Slogamb J A Watson Bonifey C E Watson Headland W J Watton Hertford route tine and J W Watson Slocomb roa two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Funers
J. G. Watson
Slocomp
Mt. Gilling Church
Joe White
Bracklee
Molmay
Mra
J. P. Cree
Sloromb Ragose
C. B. Sessions
Maton
Fla
E. & Watson
Slogamb
J. A
Communists Denounce Churchill War Machine Proposal
The Communist party denounces Winston Churchill's Westminster College address as proposing an American British war machine to dominate the world. The Daily Worker statement says Britain and America refuse Yalta Potsdam, aim to enforce will through overwhelming power and the atomic bomb. It cites Byrnes and Vandenberg and accuses Truman of setting the stage for Churchill's speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Assan
James F. Byrnes
Sen
Arthurs. Vennenberg
R-Mich
Truman
Churchill
Home on Leave for Seaman David W. Benton
David W. Benton seaman and Newton native has returned home on leave, according to Dothan Naval Recruiting Station officials. Benton completed boot training in San Diego and was granted 18 days leave after enlisting at the Dothan station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Benton
Newton
Dothan Naval Recruiting Sation
Seaman Benton
Ins
Sa Diego
Calif
Dothan
Navy Enlists Columbus Route Two Recruit
Cleveland William Caldwell has enlisted in the Navy. Officials at the Dothan Naval Recruiting Station reported Caldwell was accepted by the Birmingham Navy Reception Center for enlistment as a hospital apprentice. The Dothan station reemitted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Cleveland
William Caldwell
Columbia
Birmingham
Dothan Naval
Caldwell
Hopital
Dothan
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R.l.tindell
Optometrist
Blumberg
Main Street
Pothann
Wil
Azure
Mare Pilla
Carter
Mny Drugatore
Rea
Eryndhridcf
API
Cove Bron Elettrea Sagetie Pepiuleshog
Covsigton
Trustere
Grady Dunn
Sasen
Ale
Coe
Cpt
Myles
Covigton 4 Coop
Alabanis Water Service Co
Alabama Water Service Co
Covington 44 Coop
Board of
Proleming
Smid P
Imeenng I Andalusia
Covington 44
Dothan High
Big Politicos Burns
UBS
Fritz Wagner
Attys
Gestapo
Stockholm
Gestapa Il
Sweden
Shelley
Elba Legion
Mrs. Strickland
Puneral
D. P Slaughter
Tom Strickland
Tonghness Buial
Molman Puuerst
Stockland
R. H. Ware Tage
Ntc, Williford
Tovell
Roy Snel
R. D. Crawford
C. A. Hodges
JR. Outlaw
Hell
Helians
Henry G
Peneth Time Ggant Joseph As
Fik
Jewelry Company
N. Foster
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