Brothers Held In Dale Shooting
Two brothers were jailed on murder charges after Ralph Andrews, 42, of Pinckard was fatally shot Friday at Andrews Market in Pinckard. Julian Blackshear was arrested in Dale County and James Blackshear admitted firing the fatal shot with a 45 caliber pistol during a debt dispute. Andrews died at a hospital after the incident. Funeral services set for Pinckard Baptist Church with Holman Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Beubren Herring
Separe
Ralph Andrews
Pinckard
Julian Blackshear
J. T Burton
Ala Gems Department of Public Safety
James Durward Blackshear
Gheriffa
Ozark
Andrews
Ainekard
Burton
James Blackshear
Houston County
Dale County
Sherff EL Benefield
Dowhan
Andreas Offeers
Julian
Pinckard Baptist Church
Harry Mallett
PW Lett
Pinckard Cemetery
Holman Funeral Home
Henry Man Indicted For Arson Murder In Abbeville
Henry Man, accused in the arson murder of his wife Lillian, has been indicted by the Henry County grand jury on the degree murder charge. The case cites malice aforethought and various methods alleged by the grand jury, with the fire discovered by neighbors at the couple's residence, where Lillian's charred remains were found. Hardy was being held without bond as the case moves toward trial.
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Abbeville
Joe Fairley
Lillian
Bee
Henry Coungrand
Hartley
Grand Jury
Hardy
Etgabors
Chteers
Tate
Martey
Dothan Hit By 3.78 Inch Rain In Devastating Storm
Villages around Dothan faced widespread damage as nearly four inches of rain drenched the area with winds up to 32 mph. Power lines were toppled, bridges washed out, and farms reported extensive destruction in Turn 5 and surrounding counties. City crews repaired streets and markers, while high water halted traffic late Friday night. County officials noted major impacts to roads, farms, and utilities as authorities assessed the damage.
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Victor Smith
Cluizeng
Dothan
Osi
Tajn
Smith
Parramore
East Spring
Highway 231
Florida Line
Panséy
Ashford and Pansey
Fugitive Witness To Be Returned Here Under Federal Law
Federal authorities plan to return Campbell to Alabama under the Fugitive Witness statute after his capture in Memphis. The case involves charges linked to a robbery and interstate coordination, with the United States attorney in Montgomery seeking his transfer for federal or state action in their respective jurisdictions.
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Houston
Grads Campbell
Dubinow
Memphis
Houston County
Campbell
Achessant
Campbill
Gleason
United States Attorney Office
Montgomery
Alabama
Azalea Queen Arrives in Mobile Amid Weather Delays
Anta Els, Hollywood radio singer, finally reaches Mobile after a two day weather hold up. She will headline Azalea festival events and perform at the opening ceremony as Mobile officials prepare for the official launch.
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Mobile
Anta Els
Key West pirate den to presidential fishing base
Hal Boyles Key West column notes the island’s history from pirates wreckers and bootleggers to a modern tourist hub. Presidents Truman Roosevelt and Hoover fished its Gulf waters alongside writers like Zane Gray and Ernest Hemingway. The Overseas Highway links Key West to the mainland as the 20,000 residents seek tourism wealth amid a laid back climate and distinct local culture.
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Hal Boyle
Key West
Fla
United States
Harry 5
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevalt
Herbert Hoover
Gulf Waters
Zane Gray
Ernest Hemingway
Burglary at Sully's Store Reported by Alabama Dept
The Alabama Department of Public Safety reported a burglary at Sully's store operated by Nedl Sulley. About 200 pounds of sugar and four barrels of coal were taken after a break in Friday night. Burglary discovered Saturday morning. no other property or money missing. Police suspect bootleggers were responsible.
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Burgarce
Sullvans
Amtork
Bury
Margaret Truman Debut Delayed by Laryngitis
Detroit dispatch reports Margaret Truman postponed her national radio debut after contracting laryngitis. The White House announced the 2 year old daughter of President Truman was suffering a severe cold, prompting the cancellation and medical advice from the White House physician.
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Detroit
Margaret Truman
White House
Truman
Soviets Trim Ceremony In Greeting For Bevin
In a city election set for Tuesday, candidates vie for a commission seat as officials report high interest. Voters will gather at polling places from dawn until 6 pm to cast ballots, with results announced later at a central tabulating site and broadcast by the station.
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Bevin
Eace
Las
British Leader First To Arrive For Big 4 Talks
Bevin arrived in Moscow for Big Four discussions with Molotov and Soviet leaders. The scene showed limited ceremonial grandeur, with Bevin meeting deputy officials as Western and Soviet representatives prepared for talks on postwar peace and Germany. The reception contrasted with typical pomp, and anticipation centered on securing a broader wartime accord and shaping the next steps for Europe.
Houston Cancer Committee Educational Drive Plans
A Houston cancer education drive is planned by a committee led by ABBY LOPARO with Army and county officials. The effort aims to educate the public on cancer prevention and early detection through a series of lectures and community outreach. Key organizers include Tr Trine, WS Burkett, and My Ray Meade, with officials from the field army present. The event schedule spans three weeks starting in April with appearances by county and state coordinators.
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Abby Loparo
Mundeet
Whidhet County
Ander
WS Burkett
Thy
Infermalien
Iman Phullipe
Ray Meade
T'¢ Field Army
Truman Plans Greek Aid Talks and 40 Year Pact
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Truman to discuss Greek aid and a potential forty year pact with Marshall during late wartime conferences. The text mixes garbled references to Greece policy, Senate action, and international alignment with unclear dates and sources.
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Truman
Marshall
Cottonwood Man Dies In Car Train Crash
Cottonwood man Carson Frederick Huwart aged thirty was killed instantly when his car collided with a freight train on the TF o and N railroad in Caltondale Me dird near Cottervale Pla about 10 30 last night Attendants at Maddox General Home in Marianna reported the crash The body was expected to be brought to Cottonwood today for burial with a fractured skull as the reported cause of death
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Carson Frederick Huwart
Cottervale
Maddox Ganeral
Marianna
Stewart
TF O and N
Caltondale
Red Cross Campaign Near Halfway Mark In Houston County
Houston County Red Cross fund drive reports half the goal after one week with about $621,480 raised from donors. Campaign leaders warn uphill pull remains as workers and volunteers push for the remaining funds to reach the target.
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Houston County Red Cross
Wildeaw
J. Banit
Salle Co
Houston
Red Cross T
Palestine Problem To Reach U.N. Soon
Reports indicate Britain's effort to bring the Palestine question to the United Nations soon. Bevin and Moscow sources mention talks and a document draft sent to Secretary General while Allied powers weigh proposals. Britain hopes to advance its own plan as other nations push their positions at the UN.
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Filng
Borg
Ernest Bevin
Moscoa
Bute
Gene Real
Great Britain
London
Manion Eight Aces In Pinochie Hand Stuns Crowd
Al Manion reports Eugene Hungerford of Marion Military Institute reveals a legendary pinochie hand with eight aces, a feat described as impossible to repeat. Hungerford estimates it would take 31 1 2 million years and 15 1 2 trillion hands to duplicate, while noting ongoing bets and perpetual dealing by hired players.
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Manion
Eugene Hongerford
Marion Military Institute
Hae
Tim
Hungerford
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