Proposals for corrections after Winecoff Hotel fire
New York officials summarizing findings from the Building Officials Conference of America urge safer exits fire barriers and vents after the Winecoff Hotel fire in Atlanta killed 119. The report cites nonvented corridors lack of sprinklers and flame resistant finishes as key hazards.
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New York
Winecoff Hotel
Atlanta
Gna
Building Officials Conference of America
John W. Oehmann
J. R. Neely
Norfolk
Houston County education drive targets cancer dangers
Ten Houston high schools and the Dothan Rotary Club plan talks on cancer to inform the public and reduce deaths. The educational committee led by J Robert Ramsey includes Myer Blumberg John Hubbard Solomon Baxter Bruce Flurry and others. Cancer deaths in 1945 totaled 23 in the county and a preventable share is noted. A public education push aims to save lives. Also included are thumbnail political sketches for candidates Brennan McAllister and Parish as run off looms on April 1.
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Dothan
G. H. Barber
PTA
Fran Mallette
Abby Ellard
Houston County
State Board of Health
Whiddon
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Bevin Returns to Moscow with Warm Welcome
The British statesman Bevin arrives by 12 carriage special train at Byelorussian station in Moscow. Vishinsky in full dress greets him as flags adorn the platform. Bevin praises the trip as restful and notes hope for a sound peace to prevent future aggression.
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Moscow
Great Britain
Commonwealth
Soviet Union
Vishinsky
Foreign Office
Bevin
Maurice Peterson
U. S
W. Bedell Smith
Absentee Ballot Timing Shapes Local Primary Vote
Election officials predict most of the 92 ballots will arrive by late Thursday for counting. Ballot delivery to absentee box officials is planned on request by the returning officer. With 267 ballots typical for a primary, turnout at Beat Three polling places in Dothan is uncertain, but voting should be swift with a short ticket and a single lever to cast a vote. Ballots may be cast at any polling place, no location restrictions noted.
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Hall
Commission
Dothan
Beat
Actors
Hall Sale
iThey
Funeral Service for A M Cherry Near Dothan
Funeral services were held at Prospect Free Will Baptist Church near Dothan for A M Cherry age 89 who died Wednesday. Dr Lloyd Cherry of Waycross Ga and Rev Mr Golder officiated. Burial followed at the church cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home in charge. Survived by wife four daughters two sons two brothers seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers included Horace Whatley J R Dixon Eddie Woods Beaty Whiddin Luther Hewell and Thomas Cherry.
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Prospect Free
Baptist
Dothan
A. M. Cherry
Lloyd Cherry
Waycross
Mr. Golder
Ward-Wilson Funeral Home
Mr. Cherry
Otis Givens
L. H. Mearows
Columbus Ga
C. S. Rabion
Phenix City
Frank Dixon
A. B. Cherry
Columbus
M. Cherry
Henry Cherry
Dothen
Leonews
Horace Whatley
J. R. Dixon
Eddie Woods
Beaty Whiddin
Luther Hewell
Thomas Cherry
Amateur Burglar Wes Only Firemen
Bud Dininger reported an apparent amateur burglar at his Missoula home. Neighbors saw flames on a drawn shade and alerted firemen who found torn screen doors, forced bolts, and a broken window. The intruder had entered via an ajar door on an oil stove, but nothing was disturbed or stolen.
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Missoula
Mont
Bud Dininger
Moscow Cold War Talks Draw Delegations To Hotels
The British delegation finds Moscow warmer than London as talks near completion. Delegation staff are lodged at the Moskva and Metropole Hotels while preparations for the conference are nearly finished.
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Bevin
Vishinsky
Moscow
London
Moskva
Metropole
Largest World War II flag order produced in Philadelphia
Piecing details reveal 168000 flags to drape graves and commemorate fallen servicemen. Flags measure five feet by nine feet five inches, embroidered with evenly spaced stars and stripes. A high grade mercerized core is used, duplicating the standard storm flag for posts, cars, stations, embassies worldwide.
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Philadelphia
Delphia
U. & Storm
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Brennan
J. W. Parkman
McAllister
Radio Moscow
Coker
North Carolina
M. L. Oakley
Columbia, Ala
A. D. Ussery
Ussery
Life Insurance
Automobile
Ussery Insurance Agency
Jack F
ST. Andrews Street
Chevrolet
America
Solomon Motor Company, Inc
Wes
Buriel
Srenenaes
Justo
Tire Service
N. Oates
Church OF
Old Legion Home
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