Wiregrass Cadets Welcome New Graduates at Gorgas
Six Wiregrass cadets among 93 completed military training and were honored last week in a ceremonial sendoff on the steps of the Gorgas Store. Sworn in as second lieutenants, the new graduates include Andrew J. ge Enterprise aus Chg Sl Fools, Antentry Abbott Ge Bera Wyatter Price Sark, and Tom W. Yose Hartford USAF. WAC recruiter Corporal Bette 0 from Montgomery area led recruitment efforts, inviting local residents to visit the post office pullout for enlistment. The Camellia Club meets later at Dothan Men’s Camellis Club.
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Hontrea
Gorgas
Sl Fools
Hartford
Abbott
Ge- Bera
Wyatter ‘Price
Sark
Quartermaster Corps
Wiley
Deal
Dothan
Tom W. Jose
USAF
Two Persona Injured In City Accidents
Two people were injured in city accidents last night and over the weekend. A youth suffered a broken leg after a pickup truck collision at wart state yard. Taxi driver Richard Fowler of West Newton was lightly injured when his car collided with a truck at West Main Lena Street. no charges were filed.
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Richard Fowler
West Newton Trae
West
Hamm Campaign Speech Highlights Education and Roads Plan
A wartime rally features Hamm touting Foltom credit for 300 new school houses and higher teacher pay, plus 3,600 miles of road paving and new school buses. He claims veterans gain from education and urges broader care programs, linking postwar policy to national service.
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Foltom
Montgomery
Jarciian
Goverte
Big Jim's & Mighty
Big Tim
Alabama
Folsom
Hamm
Svegram
Tela
Diener National
Tn Kean Biokemets Ween
Senator McCarthy challenged to prove claims of communists in State Department
Washington AP report says Senator McCarthy urged to substantiate his charge of communists within the State Department or retract the accusation. Undersecretary Peurifoy criticized the lack of detailed evidence, saying the country needs substantiation rather than innuendo. McCarthy plans to present details next Monday, aiming to identify specific individuals tied to communist fronts.
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Washington
Sista Department
McCarthy
R-Wis
State Department
Tome B. Peuritoy
Peuritoy
Peurifoy
McC Thy
Thor
Ps Leach
McGarthy
Ganate
Desa
Department of State
Wheeling
Card Carr
Salt Lake
Reno
Senate
feGantiiy
Dorothy Kenyon
U. S
United Nations Commission
Miss Kenyon
New York Clix
Eda. McCarthy
Cottonwood Council Endorses Guy Hardwick for Lieutenant Governor
Cottonwood Town Council unanimously adopts a resolution endorsing State Senator Guy Hardwick for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. The resolution praises his legal career, decade on the Democratic Executive Committee, World War II service, and meritorious community work, urging voters to consider him. Mayor J W Calhoun notes the action reflects merit and service.
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Cottonwood
Oetonwood
W. G. Hardwick
Alabattia
Hardwick
Alabama
Guy Hardwick
Democratic Executive Committee
Armed Services
Alabame
J. W. Calhoun
Fire crosses and impeachment petition in early case report
Report notes a cross being placed at Number 9 residence near the sidewalk as detectives, led by Detective Chief Herman R. Berkman, launch immediate inquiry. A neighbor recalls the blaze erupting after her husband alerted her, with no pedestrians or motorists stopping near the scene. Separate chatter mentions impeachment petitions for Judge War ing connected to anti segregation actions and a court ruling allowing Negroes to vote in Caroling Democratic primaries.
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Dl Ened
Herman R. Berkman
Berkman
Waring
Caroling Democratic
Dedicatory Service Set for St Anne Church in Marianna
Marianna special report notes a Catholic dedicatory service for St Anne Church on Tuesday morning March 14 with Bishop T J Toolen officiating. Mass and confirmations follow a Gregorian chant choir, with around twenty priests from Pensacola Mobile and Birmingham attending. The church on Fifth Street near Jackson Hospital, red brick with adjacent rectory, first Mass held July 18, 1848.
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Marianna
Sulit
Patrick Canningham
T. J. Toolen
Mobile
Father Cunningham
Pensacola
Birmingham
Marignna
Saint Anné's Church
Fifth Street
Jackson Hospital
North Highlands
Wiregrass Obituary Notes and Ropes Course Report
Obituary notices for W F Merritt of Newton Route 1 and William C Harrison of Elba, with funeral details, survivors, and burial plans. Also death of George Washington Bell of Newville Route, Eva O Connor of Marianna, and a Harvard rope-climbing safety feature for incoming students.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Pope Pius Urges Worldwide Prayers for Peace
Pope Pius urged Catholics worldwide to pray on March 26 for remedies to the present evils of unsettled peace and the arms race. In an encyclical to Roman Catholic bishops he criticized Communism and stressed solid, stable peace. He planned to join prayers from St Peter's Basilica on Passion Sunday, coordinating with church leaders and other denominations calling for a united peace effort.
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Vatican City
Pius Satuptay
Ronsan
Irus
St Peter
Patrisren Alexei
Russia
Constantinople
Jerusa
Alexandria
Antioch
Georgia
Romania
Cyprus
Greece
Southern Democrats prepare to rally for budget cuts in Senate
The Dixie bloc in the Senate strengthens a push to trim a 42.433 billion dollar budget. Byrd's rank among Southern Democrats appears bolstered as critics view White House support for administration goals. Hutchinson's FTC appointment seen as notice of patronage moves against Byrd allies. Byrd leads economy drive as the administration aims to pressure Democratic ranks before the upcoming appropriations vote.
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Tssue
Senata
Byrd
Dixie
Agathet Hime
Las
Virginia
Martin A. Hutchinson
Federal Trade Commission
Sora
Titan
Hutchinson
Senate
Uniform changes eyed by service members and officials
Dover Maine Yeoman Se from Dover and Firemen from Providence and Carbondale discuss a new uniform design. Officers claim the outfit is neater and more comfortable with practical pockets while critics note the old jumper offered ample room and a fuller midriff.
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Donald
Legales
Yeoman
Dover
R. Gil
Providence
Philip Teterien
Carbondale
Teterico
Gill
E. R. Ene
Akron
Chipley Baby Survives Fire In Bedroom Curtain Blaze
A Chipley infant narrowly escaped a house fire that burned curtains in a bedroom. Mrs Lascy noticed the blaze and snuffed the flames before the crib was consumed. Fire officials estimate damage around seventy five dollars and note the child's age was likely near one year.
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Chipley
Chifley
Jobs Laney
Anvil Beater
Lascy
Alabama Cabinet Revolt Shakes Folsom Era in Alabama
Alabama political experts assess the open feud between Gov James E Folsom and a top cabinet official after the firing of State Docks Director Henry Sweet. The purge stirs the governor’s camp, prompting resignations or shifts among aides and potential cross-campaign support ahead of the gubernatorial race. The move, tied to demands that officials back Mamm, raises questions about its impact on Folsom’s renomination bid and political leverage within the administration.
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Lynne Beanen Montgomery
Folsom
Alabama
James E. Folsom
State Docks
Henry Sweet
Folsoma
Phillip Harmen
Mamm
Sweet
Marnin
Political Tensions Rise in Troy Ahead of May Primary
The scene in Troy centers on candidate Manum's speech as Governor Hamm faces internal resistance. Some aides loyal to Hamm consider a hands off stance, while talks hint at a stronger push if Hamm reaches a runoff. Several Fosser lieutenants balk at forced support, risking public fallout and loyalty questions before the May 2 primary.
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Manum
Troy
Exdocks
Ake
Tno
Effert
Govery Camella
Terere
Hamm
Toilong
Sweet
Wrong Twin Arrested at US Border Crossing
A Moal tan national faces federal charges for illegal entry into the United States by climbing the boundary fence. The defendant claimed the action was not his but his step-brother, contesting the government’s assertion.
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Ttuscom
Aric
United States
Boyne City Crew Solves Boiler Trouble With Screen
Unclear voyage report states a Boyne City railroad crew used a screen over the Pomp intake from Lake Charlie Voix, catching a basket full of minnows and small fish which entered the boiler. The article describes this as a mishap and notes the fish were drawn into the boiler.
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Boyne City
Mien
Boyne City Railroad
Lake
Charlie Voix
Georgia misappropriated school property valued at damage
Atlanta AP reports Attorney General Bageve outlined a far reaching surplus property loss from the State Education Department. Nearly 160k in goods were found missing after a multi month audit leading to grand jury referral. Gantt and others denied wrongdoing while investigations target bonding firms.
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Charles Barrett
Cookra
Mentee Patheni Welling
Ti Inc
Armis Much
Tay
Epor
Fulton Uaty
Paul Webb
Gantt
M. D. Collins
Cook
Colling
Siais ‘Highway Department
Wass
Libras Mark New Year By Forgiving Debts In City Vibe
Mich. report says Claxton Helms adopts the Chinese custom of forgiving debts on New Year. He accepts overdue book returns from Jam to clear the library slate.
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Libras
Claxton Helms
Jam
Sleet Destroyers Omaha Burglarizes Home
Burglars crept into the W. H. Woslager residence during a sleet storm and removed several articles of clothing from the sleeping homeowner after disturbing the bed sheets. Authorities are investigating the break in.
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Omaha
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