Widow's Homestead Claim Upheld by State High Court
In Montgomery the Alabama Supreme Court affirming a Jefferson Circuit Court ruling ruled that widow Annie DuBose Whitman retains homestead rights to her late husband Edward Whitman's Birmingham home. The decision emphasizes homestead protections for wives and children and notes no evidence she signed the mortgages.
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Montgomery
State Supreme Court
Birmingham
Thomas S. Lawson
Jefferson Circuit
Annie du 3Ise Whitman
Selma
Ala
Lawson
Edward Whitman
Annie DuBose Whitman
Sher Ag
Whitman
Supreme Court
C. E. Leonard
Annie DuBore Whitman
Wallace Plan Renews Debate On Truman Aid Policy
Wallace’s substitute for the Truman program would require American funds only with strict conditions, including Greek reconstruction after reforms and under UN supervision, plus a ban on military use or aid to undemocratic regimes. He condemned the Truman approach as bolstering military power in Greece and Turkey and warned of Russian outflanking. He called the Greek government weak and corrupt and argued Turkish aid would equip the nation for war against Russia.
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Wallace
Greece
Turkey
U. N
Middle East
Soviet Union
Russia
Near East
Herid
Boom era dreams fade as St Petersburg grows slowly
In 1910 St Petersburg housed about 90,000 to 94,000 residents, far from the envisioned boom. Bond issues funded streets, sidewalks, and dream homes, but collapse left real estate dealers with memories and few buyers. New housing links outskirts to the city as the generation’s dream edges toward reality while discussions on education funding and state tax shifts continue in Mobile and Montgomery debates.
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St Petersburg
Aseo
Patterson Defends Greece Turkey Aid as Vital
Secretary of War Robert Patterson told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that aid to Greece and Turkey in the Dardanelles area is strategically essential and would not be misdirected. He asserted no other region offers greater defense value for U.S. funds and supported coordinating with the United Nations in broader anti communism efforts.
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Robert BP. Patterson
Dardanelles -Mediterranean
U.S. Ait
Greece
Turkey
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Truman
Middle East
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Arthur H. Vandemert
R.mich
Tom Connally
D.terns
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Russia
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Mediterranean
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Abner H. Fergusen
So Savings and Loan League
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Taft
R-Ohio
eAner
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Communist Party
Babkery
FBI
Soom Ater Teaves
Suen
Rep. Niven
R-Cahify
House Committee On un-American Activities
Hoover
FBI Caef
Eugene Dennis
Toll Down in Deep Mine Tragedy Sparks Senate Probe
Postexplosion rescue efforts for trapped miners continued as hours passed and ventilation was improved. Officials debated how long to probe the 3 1 2 mile tunnel 540 feet below ground with 30 rescuers using gas masks and mule power. A Senate inquiry followed a critic’s charge that federal safety codes were violated while Governor Dwight Green faced a related miner complaint.
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Ilinois
Washington
U.S
Senate
Brooks Buily
Centralia
Young
Coal Company
Rowekamp
Sinian
Dwight Green
Tlinois
Department of Mines and Smimerals
Green
State Department
Funeral Service Heid For Hunter Infant
Funeral services were held for infant Hunter in Gatesville Florida. The child died early at a local hospital and was laid to rest in City Cemetery. The Rev Meting Boesal led the ceremony with pallbearers and mourners from the community. Surviving relatives include three parents and several grandparents.
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Detharabe
Fov
Dethan
Washington seeks confirmation at state educators meeting
The Senate confirms two nominees for the Alamie Eimeras Committee chair while Ak A of frees Finnest State picks a president candidate Miss Zora Fills Talladega teacher for vice president. Three general assemblies are set for Municipal Auditorium to host about 600 educators. Mrs John Bristow of Montgomery will deliver a report and Governor James Bo Rossenmi will address tonight's session.
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Paecd
Fo Faberthal
Alamie Eineras
Ak A
Finnest State
Dacksanville High
Acheo
Zora
Talladega
Fleetian
John Bristow
Montgomers
Watt Kive Hee
Dames Bo Rossenmi
Truman Ends War Powers Threat as Act Expires
President Truman declared an end to hostilities last December and the second war powers act expires at midnight March 31. Congress weighs outlawing industry wide collective bargaining while a reporter notes the Federal Communications Act could justify seizures in wartime, though officials say taking over the telephone industry would be a stretch.
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Truman
Congress
Conflicting US Policy Debates Rock Congress and Hoover
News from the Congress reveals friction over President Truman's aid plan for Greece and Turkey, with Republicans and Democrats split on tax cuts and military support. FBI Director Hoover characterizes the Communist Party as a threat, while testimony on un American activities prompts calls for cautious action and constitutional debate.
Ten Group Bankers Feted At Headland
The Tenth Group of the Alabama Bankers Association met in Headland and elected Cawley Chapman of Troy as president, succeeding T. A. West Jr. of Vothan. Headland National Bank hosted the event with a Wiregrass visit, speeches by J. W. Brown, Frank Moody and James Hall, and a dinner after about 75 bankers attended.
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Headland
Alabama Bankers Association
Alabama
Cawley Chapman
Troy
T. A. West, Jr
Headland National Bank
Gib Solomon
Major Espy
Atlanta
Columbus
Montgomery
Mobile
J. W. Brown
Sylacauga
Frank Moody
Tuscaloosa
James Hall
Birmingham
State Association
Marbury Rainer
Roland Adams
York
Dispute Over German Assets in Austria Deepens At Talks
United States and Soviet ministers clash over what counts as German assets in Austria and the need for four power arbitration. Britain and France back Marshall’s definition proposal while Molotov cites Potsdam and prior Soviet practice. The stalemate blocks progress on the Austrian treaty as officials seek a workable asset definition.
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Marshall
United States
Austria
Georges Bidault
Bevin
Bidault
Austoa
United Nations
Mulatev
Ptoin
Ceriong
Molotov
Marshalls
Todas
Connen
Governor Urged to Extend Emergency Fund and Budget Reforms
Lawmakers debated the Governor’s emergency fund and budget requests after Fol som urged continuation of the $100,080 annual flat appropriation from prior administrations. A plan to ratify and expand Treasury contingencies was discussed, with officials debating two percent general fund transfers and the need for written appropriation definitions. Democrats warned the measure could amount to a political patchwork, while outlining proposed tax cuts by income levels, exemptions, and senior boosts to exemptions under a notched framework.
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Folsom
Treasury
Ercermeney
Truman
Livestock receipts across several plants steady to strong
Eight major packing plants in Georgia and Florida reported livestock receipts totaling about 250 cattle 75 calves and 1400 hogs. Hog prices were steady with most medium to choice butchers over 180 pounds at 23.00 to 23.25 with some at 23.50. Cattle and calves showed mixed gains in early sales with steady to higher quotes for slaughter cattle and strong demand for choice calves. Sows and smaller animals moved at 18 to 21 for sows and a range of 12.99 to 24.50 for hogs by weight across the region.
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Thomasville
Albany
Columbus
Mourie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery
Mkt. News Inc
Union Stock Yards
Douglas Thomason scheduled to receive Eagle Scout badge
Douglas Thomason son of Mr and Mrs W D Thomason of Ozark will receive the Eagle badge at a Court of Honor in Ozark on April 1. He became a Scout 12 years ago and has 24 merit badges. He is a Dothan Eagle carrier in Ozark delivering papers since March 1945.
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Douglas Thomazon
W. D. Thomason
Ozark
Rattlesnake Patrol
Young Thomason
Dothan
Ozark Troop 16
Marcus Smith
Merit Badges Earned by Local Scouts and Leaders
John Mills first class with ten merit badges. John Price with three badges. Ly Hicks George Andrisgy Bryan Faust first class. Wigay Frank Peters and George Ody son second class. Paul Kol Dean Peters five merit badges each. Oscar Mills four. Eldridg Stewart five. Joe Adams Thomasz Parker two. Gene Pay er second class. Don Snellgror first class. Dan fo James C Dunn Roy Andrews en Billy Donsby one merit bag t each.
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John Mills
John Price
Ly Hicks
George Andrisgy
Bryan Faust
Wigay Frank Peters
George Odyson
Paul Kol
Dean Peters
Oscar Mills
Eldridg Stewart
Joe Adams
Thomasz Parker
Gene Payer
Don Snellgror
Dan Fo
James C. Dunn
Roy Andrews
Billy Donsby
Ashford Assembly of God Plans Fifth Sunday Services
The Ashford Assembly of God Church announces an all day event this Sunday with dinner on the grounds. Rev. J L Rice district field representative reports a fellowship meeting featuring singing and preaching led by host pastor Rev. W T Hughes. Public invited.
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Ashford
W. T. Hughes
Rail network in the United States nears two hundred twenty seven thousand miles in 1945
In 1945 the United States maintained about 227000 miles of railroad track. The vast system supported wartime logistics and domestic transport, underscoring the nation’s rail capacity during the mid-1940s.
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United State
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