Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Warped To Present
The Wiregrass life feature notes local openings and events including Haisten's job in the 307 Wort Main area, PTA meetings at Milan and Blackwood Church, and parent attendance urged. Harry P. Ball named to the Trends and Economic Policies Committee of the United States Savings and Loan League. Cancer cases counted in Houston County. Cub Scout program planning and John Harris named chair for organizing committees. A 25 year old woman, Alice Kelley, faces petit larceny charge. Howard A Capella Choir concert at Ficet Church scheduled tonight.
Jury Dismissed On Last Day Of Civil Calendar
Circuit Court judge Halstead dissolved the jury after hearing one case on the final day of a four day civil calendar. The sole case, an assumpsit trial between D. D. Huskey and J. Roy Camp, resulted in damages, while other cases were continued. A separate beer selling appeal by C. M. Scott and the vote day case were also noted. A non suit ended another damage suit. Stapp, a Democratic delegate, urged Alabama Democrats to pursue civil rights goals within the national party and warned against party fragmentation, calling for prudent state government and restraint on waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widge D. C. Hinsead
de. D. T. ‘Huskey
J. Roy Camp
Muskey
Love
Auch Party
j_ Stapp
Housing aid programs outline for veterans and colleges
The plan details housing support including 500 million in mortgage insurance for low cost homes, 9 percent FHA coverage with 26 to 30 year repayment, 30 million in direct college loans at 23.5 percent, up to 40 years, and 126 million in direct loans to veterans. Additional 400 million funds target elder housing, with war era projects starting. clinics and public health efforts proceed. a district court of honor and a Southeast Alabama Boy Scout meeting are scheduled in March.
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Federal Housing Administration
Loover Argetscale
Wes Anne Wise
Houston
Gurance
Sobth Medical Center
Jomday
Southeast Alabama
Enterprise
Alaska Bases Plan Highlighted in Military Funding Request
A Defense budget request emphasizes Alaska for defense planning with $55,826,400 proposed for base improvements at Fort Richardson, Elmendorf AFB, Ladd AFB, and Bivleya At Force Base. It notes increased training and construction to support rocket and guided missile work near the Soviet Union.
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Alaska
Soviet Union
Army
Fort Richardson
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Ladd Air Force Base
Bivleya Atr Force Base
U S Aims to End Obstruction and Seek Real Arms Controls
In a speech, Acheson urged ending obstruction in the United Nations and making the UN a tool for peace. He called for practical arms control plans, opposed Soviet use of Communist channels to topple governments, and condemned propaganda that widens East–West tensions. He warned Soviet leaders could enable peaceful coexistence through rational policies.
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United Nations
U. N
Communist Party
United States
Acheson
Congress laughs at tax talk as budget battle heats up
Republicans mock the tax office while Democrats push a national mourning day for a balance budget. In San Francisco, Warren GC Graham, a drydock exec, pleads innocent to tax evasion after claiming the IRS seized his funds. He faces accusations of siphoning $402,000 from workers’ wages.
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Price
D-ili
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Graham
Navy Furloughs policy Crific With Half-Pay
Navy punishes Capt Crommelin by indefinite furlough at half pay ending court martial proceedings. He warned that Navy power was being weakened by Pentagon policy shifts, criticized Army and Air Force, and claimed Joint Chiefs influence on strategic aims. Crommelin plans to return home but remains active in public speaking.
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Max Boyd
Washington
Navy
G. Crommelin
Eric
Pentagon
Jth
Crimmadia
Secretary of the Navy
Matt
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Crommelin
Fes
Defense Department
General Staff
Joint Chiefs of
Germany
Army
Air Force
Marine Corps
San Francisco
Stommelin
Montgomery
Iagt Reaor
Fle
Crommetin
House Con Mittee
Alr
Navel
Aman
Government drives jobs for veterans amid postwar surge
A broad federal effort, led by William Batt Jr and the Labor Department, aims to place returning veterans in private sector roles as the war’s end spurs a record employment influx. Commerce aids by directing industries to new openings, with public works shells and construction-focused projects, while textile sectors face tougher hiring. Cotton futures also rose on New Orleans and New York markets as traders covered shorts and speculated on near-term demand.
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Isbor
Truman
Gongrase
Labor Department
William ©. Batt, Jr
Philadelphia
War Production Board
Batt
Tobia
Comerce Department i
Physical Education Extension Course Planned in Dothan
Fuller Hamilton Brooks, physical education instructor at Tray State Teachers College, will lead an extension course in physical education in Dothan next week. Two meetings are set for 2:90 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the courts room. County Superintendent Solomon Baxter urges teachers to attend.
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Fuller Hamilton Brooks
Tray ‘State Teachers College
Dothan
Dotoar
Couny
Solomon Baxter
Clerk Relays Note On Emergency Purchases For Commission
The clerk told Commissioner Thiower the note was not favored due to emergency purchase provisions and was handed to Commissioner Adkina who agreed with the remark. Driggers and another member seconded, minutes recorded both declines, and the remark about emergency purchases was quoted. Commissioner Thrower said there was no clear action and questioned Brennan's absence. He suggested a formal resolution on sealed bids and emergency purchases, to be considered at next Tuesday's meeting. Brennan plans a formal resolution requiring sealed bids and emergency provisions, with bids opened at regular sessions.
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Thiower
Ad+ kina
Driggers Anid
Thrower
Driggers
Brennan
Oval
Utah Discovers Fraud In Unemployment Pay
Utah officials uncover fraud in unemployment compensation schemes. A young man received benefits while employed in Salt Lake City. his mother forged papers. Two carpenters continued to collect after resuming work. Officials say many view cheating as not a crime.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
State Department of Employment Security
Ite Jobin
Salt Luake City
Curtis P. Harding
Livestock Arrivals Report Across Georgia and Florida Plants
Livestock arrivals total 800 cattle 150 calves and 4000 hogs at major plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Tifton Ga Dothan and Jacksonville and Tallahassee Fla Hog prices steady with good and choice barrows gilts 190 to 230 pounds at about 16 dollars at one southwest Georgia plant. Most plants quote 1135 to 370 pound butchers at 15 to 14 75 dollars, 270 to 320 pounds HL 73 to 1450, and good to choice 160 to 180 pounders 14 to 14 76 dollars. Medium to good 138 pounds down 100 to 33 dollars. Medium and good sow sales 10 30 to 12 dollars and smooth vaht sow up to 13 40 at the plant.
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Thomasville
APY
Susda
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Duthan
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Southwest Georgia
Che
Montgomery Market Report Cattle Prices at Stock Yard
AP dispatch from Montgomery notes steady to firm demand at the Union Stock Yard with slaughter cattle and replacement stock. Estimated receipts include steers and heifers around 480 to 850 pounds fetching 25.00 to 28.00, cows 17.00 to 18.59, canners and cutters 12.56 to 11.00.
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Montgomery
We Bede
Union Stock Yard
Boozer outlines Alabama’s needs in political rally
The speaker urged tax cuts to attract industry, more federal aid, fair truck and farm tag pricing, and expanded elder care. He argued Mississippi draws new industry faster and pressed for a stronger state marketing system to boost local agriculture and self sufficiency.
Livestock Auction Prices Include Calves Hogs and Pigs
Quotations show moderate trade with many offerings, weak to 50 or more lower. Estimated salable calves 1800 head. weights 17.10 to 24.00, add if good weights around 29.00. Hogs: salable receipts about 100, medium choice barrows and gilts 206 to 240 pounds at 15.25 to 16.00, top 14.28 for 270 to 300 pounds, 12.75 for 270–300. Sows 200–300 pounds around 12.00 to 12.50.
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Megium
Chamber Show Group Seeks Mail Donations
The Chamber of Commerce voted to end its yearly business to business drive for donations and instead launch a direct mail appeal to downtown members. Chairman Merton Ray said the move should boost response and funds for the Fiat Stock Show prize money. The drive will target 41,200 recipients and mail letters this week. B. McKaughtin was named chairman of the affairs committee, succeeding Alex V. Lew, per President Reymond Spann.
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Chamber of Commerce
Merton Ray
Bext
Rey
Chamber
B. McKaughtin Haw
Alec V. Lew
Reymond Spann
Deaths in Alabama and Enterprise areas prompt funeral notices
A casualty list from Dothan and Enterprise details multiple bereavements. Obituaries note Mrs. Allen Tomberlin of Enterprise and Mrs. Bones Dawkins of Dothan, with survivors including spouses, daughters Joyce Gayle Judye Tomberlin and Jim, sisters, brothers, and other relatives. Services are scheduled at Union Hill Church and Enterprisewood Church with local funeral directors handling burials in City Cemetery and Geneva.
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Jim W. Tomberlin
Thref
Joyce Tombertin
Gayle Tomberlin
Judye Tombertin
Jim W. Tambertin
Enterprise
Udellita
Lowell Carmichael
T. Ker
Lille Mae McLain
Dathan
Votle Meredith
Truett Meredith
Bones Dawkins
Forth
Ware Withon
Hubbard
Grover Hawkins
Havel Jackson Cuattaboochee
McCarthy Keeps Pressure as Jessup Denies Charges
McCarthy accused Jessup of mutual Communist ties and sponsoring subversive groups. Jessup returned to Washington from the Far East and said he would consult with the State Department before testifying. Dorothy Kenyon denied links to Communist fronts, while Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt called McCarthy’s charges against Kenyon irresponsible.
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McCarthy
Jessup
Jeasup
Washington
Far East
State Department
Eariler
New York
Dorothy Kenyon
United States
Oan
Wanteed Nations
Kenyonshi
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Louisville
Prday
Misa Kenyon
Angacie
Democrate
Presbyterian Church Sponsors Cub Pack Initiates Scout Group
Bethan's Presbyterians-Churett accepts sponsorship of cub pack within council. Jimmy Saliba, substitutions rep, calls meeting for parents and leaders to organize the pack on March 38. Training course for parents set for Mareh 23-24.
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Bethan’s Presbyterians
Churett
Jimmy Saliba
Sostitutions
Beld Mareh
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Alice Kelley
Sherrif J. Walt.Pameren
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