European Recovery Bill Passes Senate 69 to 17
The European Recovery Program ERP cleared its first hurdle in the Senate and goes to the House. It authorizes 5.3 billion dollars in goods and money for 16 Western European nations over 32 months with later appropriations. The measure aims to rebuild war torn Europe and restrain communism amid Soviet pressure and Cominform threats. Senate passage follows support from Senate President Arthur Vandenberg and bipartisan backing to stave off revisionist amendments.
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Senate
George €. Marshall
Truman
Europe
Russia
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Germany
Vandenberg
U. S
Congress
Marshall
Harvard
City Election Officials Named for Dothan Primary
The City Democratic Executive Committee compiled a list of election managers for polling places for the upcoming primary to name a city commissioner. March election features candidates Dr J. L. Bracewell and John Adkins, replacing John D. Ayres. Officials listed include City Hall box 1-RB Lannie Cain inspector and others, plus Absentee Box Crawford manager and Batile clerk.
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Dothan
City Democratic Executive Committee
J. L. Bracewell
John Adkins
John D. Ayres
City Hall
L. Cox
Lannie Cain
Vance Ward
C. C. Doster
Dan Jerking
B. C. McCray
Misa Mo
Jeff Huddin
C. L. Pastevini
Ewell Creamer
Pat Jones
RF. P. Crawford
J. L. Acree
J. L. Batile
J. M. Snell
Frank Wilks
Two Hurt As Train Strikes Truck Here Hauling Liquid Gas
Two Dothan brothers were injured when a 34 Atlantic Coast Line train struck the propane truck they rode in at Cherry street crossing. James Bighte, 2, and William Bigbte, 27, of local addresses were admitted to hospital with broken arm and hip for James and shock and minor injuries for William. The truck carried several propane cylinders. none were damaged. Police noted vision at the crossing was obstructed by a building. Earlier similar crash was recalled with Sam Brackin. Also, 173 tubercule cases were reported in Alabama in spring January, nine fewer than the prior month.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Cherry Street
Southern Liquid Gas Company
James Bighte
Washington Street
William Bigbte
St. Andrews Street
James
William
Sam Brackin
Tax Estimates Due By Monday Midnight
Washington AP reports the March 15 deadline still applies for estimating 1946 income tax if cuts fail to arrive. Treasury notes 55 million returns and about 20 billion dollars in taxes, mostly from wage withholding, with doctors, dentists, lawyers, and nonwage earners filing estimates. Farmers are exempt until January 16, 1949, and higher earners over 3500 must file estimates.
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Washington
Treasury
Red Cross Drive Leaders Urge All Workers To Turn In Reports
Red Cross volunteers were urged by Fund Drive Chairman Charles Chapman to submit reports and contribute to the 948 fund campaign in Houston County. Reports are scarce in most communities and only a few have been filed in Dothan and surrounding areas. Special gifts are slightly above expected totals, with overall contributions likely higher if all reports are completed.
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Red Cross
Fund Drive
Charles Chapmen
Houston County
Hat Town
Dothan
Flo
Ashfonda Ceport
Ben
Appros
Horton Comety Ie SA
Saking
Alchtrees
Chagort
Masaryk Urged U.S. To Be Tough In Off-Record Talk
Off the record June 20 1946 interview with Czech Foreign Minister Jon Garrigue Masaryk warned America to adopt a hard line toward Russia. He stressed Czechoslovakia cannot be in the giant league and feared Soviet influence after the Communist takeovers in Eastern Europe. Masaryk died after leaping from a Czernin Palace window, ending the candid political testament. The notes were released after his death, revealing his grave concern over Western policy toward Russia.
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America
Russia
Ruasle
Jon ‘Garrigue Masaryk
Czech Republic
Tus Aia
Eduard
Denes
Czechoslovakia
Jno Masaryk
Masaryk
Prague
Europe
Jani
Comrauniat
Red Army
Jan
Tura
Masaryk sons mourned as Jan buried near father
Prague reports the emotional burial of Jan Masaryk beside his father Tomas as Eduard Beneš publicly grieves. Communist leaders condemn western attacks while Jan’s death is attributed to suicide amid a tense national mood. The service included a Bohemian Brotherhood rite and a tribute by Acting Foreign Minister Clement Gottwald.
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Prague
Ematto
Eduard Benea
Czechoslovakia
Masaryk
Thomas G. Mawe
Jan
Long
National Museum
Klement Gottwald
Gottwald
Jan Masaryk
Masaryst ii
Frantisek Urbanek
Senator Ball Breaks With Administration Over European Relief
Senator Joseph H. Ball of Minnesota denounced U S foreign policy for postwar Europe as a failure and said national leadership had deteriorated to an inert level. He criticized administration policy and warned of ongoing struggles over relief efforts.
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Ball
Washington
Joseph H. Ball
Minny
Ima
Senate
March Brings Warmer Winds Across Midwest and East
SHICAGO AP reports March began to act like spring as southwest winds melt long cold spell in the Midwest. Forecasters expect warmer weather for the East and Southeast with readings near or above normal. The Midway area, Chicago and nearby regions anticipate 40s to 50s as a shift from frigid conditions continues into the week.
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Shicago
Midwest
Cueago
Mili
Masassipp River Valley
Upper Lakes
New York
New England
Plane wreck of 38 aboard found in Alaska wilds
ANCHORAGE Alaska AP badly shattered wreckage of Northwest Airlines four engine charter plane with 30 passengers and crew found at foot of a glacier. Search planes noted no survivors after locating the craft on Mt Sanford in Wrangell range. Plane flying from Shanghai to New York City with 24 men and crew of six, crashed at 11 090 feet. authorities reported no hope for survivors.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Northwest Airlines
Mt. Sanford
Shanghai
New York City
Ste
Ft En
Hezaldous
CAA
Me Ae Aerate Ie
NWA
Czech Communist firing of U.N. delegate shocks Prague
Dr Jan Papanek Czech delegate to the United Nations who accused Russia of engineering a Communist coup in Czechoslovakia was dismissed by his government. He said he would ignore the dismissal without a written notice signed by President Benes. The case was raised at the UN by Chile and tied to the Palestine emergency, risking a broader crisis next week.
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Papanek
bin Dismizeas
Gzech
Eduard Benes
Benes
Jan Masaryk
Masaryk
Henes
Gottwald
Security Council
Chile
U.N
Palestina
Council
Tne
Rugata
U.N Notter
Dlamisen
Gererm Trysvelle
Pr. Jaret Vane
Washington
Juraj Stavik
United States
Artificial respiration fails to save Griffin man
Griffin Georgia AP reports 31 died after 15 hours of artificial respiration for lung condition. McKibben attempted mouth to mouth and other efforts as rescue teams arrived from Grady Hospital. Victim was pronounced dead at 4 PM.
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Griffin
Hamond
Joe Mehte
King Gare
Moun
Arda
Grady
Truman Repudiated By Dixie Governors Anderson To Resign
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson announced he will resign this summer to run for the New Mexico Senate seat vacated by Democrat Carl Hatch. President Truman will accept the resignation with reluctance, and Anderson said he will remain until Congress adjourns in June. Hatch said he will not seek renomination. Anderson, a former New Mexico representative, spoke at a Washington news conference, stressing his duty to both the cabinet and his home state.
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Ernest Barcella
Washington
Clinton
Anderson
New Mexico
Senate
Carl Hatch
Ande
Trumon
Congress
White House
Truman
Ajwkesman
Gpolineman
Congres
Hatch
H Anderson
House
Patrick J. Hurley
Hurley
Merbert Hoover Amt
Stee Ant Ambunkador
China
New, Mexico
Santa Fe
Unanimous Vote Calls For Fight To Last Ditch
Seven Southern governors at the ov era Governors Conference endorsed a report repudiating President Truman and Democratic civil rights proposals. They pledged concerted action to deprive Truman of Southern electoral votes in November. Lane presided, Thurmond Laney Jester and others helped draft the report which the conference adopted. The document labeled Truman’s civil rights program a total departure from American principles.
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Warren Dulfer
Washington
Overa
Truman
Trueman
M. E. Thompson
Gaordin
Kinstine
Gove
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Willam Preston Lane, Jr
Maryland
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Beauford HL Jester
Texas
James E. Folwam
Tuck
Democratic Party
Patwan
Southern
Guerrilla Saboteurs Strike At Salonika
Guerrilla saboteurs penetrated guards at Salonika striking near the naval radio port. One uniden tified person was injured, with little damage reported. Authorities blamed increased terrorism to disrupt American aided offensive as saboteurs grow bolder and wider in reach.
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Salonika
Greece
Art
Palonike
Navy
Paeng
Imore
United States Army
Tempte G Noband
Dallas
Tex
Hallunt
Uranium Not New To This Old Timer
A fragmented report notes ongoing uranium discussions and familiar concerns from an experienced observer. The article references prior debates, suggesting long-standing familiarity with the topic and a cautious stance toward new developments.
Military Plans Aimed At Russia
President Franklin D Roosevelt era era reports that the administration studies new military preparedness measures to deter Soviet aggression. Plans would signal Western resolve and include possible expansion of the air force universal service and coordinated policy with the Joint Chiefs. Leaders warn of a looming global crisis within weeks and consider actions to reassure allies and deter Communist expansion.
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Donald
Gontales
Washington
Stan Bhins
Russia
Fuirman
U. S
United States
Italy
James F. Byrnes
Charleston
3. C
U. & Storia
James Forresta
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Key West
Fis
Congress
Hoogendorn Girls Tie Up Licenses With Confused Names
In QMANGE CITY AP report clerks at the Hilex County courthouse found that a marriage license listed Henrietta Hoogendorn, 19, Torchwood, as intending to wed two men. A review showed two women named Harriette Hoogendorna, both from Larchwood and cousins. One license named Willie Daveliar to wed William Weerd of Canton, D. D.
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Qmange City
Clerka
Hleex County
Henrietta Moogendorn
Torchwood
Hrariette Hoogendorna
Larchwood
Willie Gilbert Daveliar
William Herman Weerd
Canton, D. D
Violent Explosions Shake Jerusalem Amid Fighting
A violent night in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv areas saw two major blasts near Katamon with smoke plumes and heavy gunfire. The government attributed the blasts to Jewish squads striking Katamon from Behavia, destroying an apartment and damaging another as clashes intensified. One Jew was reported killed amid a broader death toll cited at 1708 in UN partitions.
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Jerusalem
Jaffa
Tel Aviv
Jewish Agency
Kateman
Holy City
Katamon
Go To Church Crusade Starts In Dothan Churches
A three month Go to Church Crusade begins today across Dothan area churches. The effort, sponsored by local congregations, aims to boost attendance through a structured program. The Fires Baptist Church plans to divide members into ten person groups led by captains who will track weekly attendance and encourage daily prayer and participation.
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Dothan
Cor Jaterio
Reese
Baptist Church
Captaing
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Alabama
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U.S
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Bier
Sean
Alaskan
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Dixie
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Mex
Clinton P. Anderson
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