Pistol vendor in Jerusalem stalls amid city’s gunfire
By Leo Tanner Jerusalem Abela Kades 42 a street vendor near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre displays pistols tommy guns and grenades at bargain prices. He explains bullets are removed for inspection while prices are shown for a range of arms amid a city living under intermittent fire and police security zones.
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Leo Tanner
Jerusalem
Abela Kades
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Abela
Fle
Abeld
U. S. Army
Ats
Palestine
New Hampshire
Palestine Post
Tryig
Southside Baptist Church Opens Evening Study Course
Southside Baptist Church announces a training union study course starting tonight at 7 with visiting ministers. Adults will study Building A Christian tome taught by Yr. B Justice of Enterprise First Baptist. Young People by Rev. Farry Mallette of Pinard Baptist. Intermediates by Mrs. Max Morrig of Dothan First Baptist. Juniors by Mrs. Johnnie Bltasett of Do nan Head and Avenue Baptist. Story hour for children under nine. Services nightly at 7 through Friday.
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Southside Baptist Church
Oland Wilson
B. R. Justice
First Baptist Church
Enterprise
Farry Mallette
Pincard Baptist Church
Eternal King
Max Morrig
Dothan
Johnnie Bltasett
Headand Avenue Baptist Church
Donan
Fuiay
Cotton futures rise on buying and short-covering
New Orleans market shows gains as futures advance, with 11:30 a m quotes up about 35 cents to 1.60 a bale. Wall Street notes early strength crossovers into New York trading with late day gains of 70 cents to 2.10 a bale. May at 34.20, July 4.62, Oct 31.80.
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New Orleans
Washington News
N. Y
New York
Temperature of Water Does Not Rise Under Heat
A note states that applying more heat to water fails to increase its temperature due to a misunderstood concept or experimental setup. It suggests revisiting assumptions about heat transfer and temperature measurement in the observed context.
Tip Stevenson Dies Near Clio At 58
Headland special report notes Tip F Stevenson age fifty eight of Clio route one died Saturday afternoon around 4. Survived by wife Linnie Stevenson three brothers Long of Columbus Ga John of Clio route one and Mack of Chattanooga Tenn a sister Leona Weatherington of Ansley Funeral held at Old Salem Church at 3 p m with Rev Marts of Louisville officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery Headland Mortuary arranged.
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Headland
Tip F. Stevenson
Clio
Linnie Stevenson
Long Stevenson
Columbus
John Stevenson
Mack Stevenson
Chattanooga
Headland Mortuary
Mrs Ida Battle Dies At 63 In Dothan Church Funeral
Mrs Ida Peterman Battle sixty three of Dothan route one died at a local hospital Sunday morning after a long illness She had lived in the area most of her life and was a member of Tabernacle Church Surviving are her husband J M Battle five sons six daughters two sisters four brothers and 18 grandchildren The funeral was at Tabernacle Church received into Clarke Cemetery Ward Wilson in charge Pallbearers named Austell Battle Carl Bass Billie Joe Battle Jimmie Joe Peterman Wallace Petersen and Lloyd Joiner
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Ida Peterman Battle
Dothan
Tabernacle Church
J. M. Battle
Lester
Columbus
Wade
Charlie
Sherman
Dudley
Ross MacMichael
George Alexander
D. D. Walton
Albert Dollar
Nelda Battle
Huey Davis
Graceville
Fla
Luther Battle
Farry Woodham
Jim
Sam
Edd
Jesa Peterson
Jeter Baldwin
Midland City
Clarke Cemetery
Ward-Wilson
Austell Battle
Carl Bass
Billie Joe Battle
Jimmie Joe Peterman
Wallace Peterman
Lloyd Joiner
Livestock Arrivals Reported at Multiple Georgia Plants
Livestock arrivals totaled 200 cattle 50 calves and 2200 hogs at plants in Columbus Thomasville and Tit tun Ga Durban Ala and Jacksonville and Tullahassee Fla Hogs sold mostly steady to 90 cents lower. Quotations for soft and semihard hogs ranged 18. to 1.25 for 180 to 340 lbs 17.50 to 18.75 for 240 to 320 lbs 18.50 to 17.75 for over 70 lbs 17 to 9 7.50 for 160 to 180 lbs 15 to 16.20 for 140 to mid rbs and 10.50 to 14 for 120 to 140 lbs Medium and good sows quoted 14 to 19.05.
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Thomasville
USDA
Columbus
Tittun
Durban
Ala
Jacksonville
Tullahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market Cattle Hog Prices Mixed at Union Stockyards
Federal State Market News Service reports slow cattle trade at Union Stockyards with steady to lower values for slaughter cattle and calves. Cattle receipts around 22.0 to 23.0, cows 15.5 to 18.0, calves 14.0 to 23.0. hogs steady with barrows and gilts 18.0 to 38.5, sows 16.0 to 20.0. market not fully established, few early sales readable amid mixed demand.
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Montgomery
Federal State Market News Service
Union Stockyards
Medhuim
Engineers form Suew's of Moe en Engineers in New York
In New York a group named the Suew's of Moe en Engineers emerges to counter Odicerane Haun in industry. The wording shows era style and fragmented names, implying organized professional opposition within the engineering sector.
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New York
Ui Werner
Meer
Abiderte
Git Uelege
Suew's
Moeen
Frost Threat Hits Peach Areas Across Carolinas
Frost damaged budding trees in the Carolinas and Southeastern states after subfreezing conditions overnight. Temperatures fell to about three degrees in places as far south as Atlanta and Vicksburg with extended frost in Spartanburg and nearby peach groves. Forecasters warned of heavy potential losses though early estimates were unavailable.
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Chicago
API
Carolinas
Southeastern
Gulf States
W. H Percy
Atlanta
Vicksburg
Mass
Carolina
Spartanburg
S. C
Tennessee
Atlantic Seaboard
North Carolina
Percy
Georgia
Dakotas
Minnesota
Upper Michigan
New England States
California
American Sergeant Shot At Trieste
Trieste reports say an American Army sergeant was mysteriously shot by unknown assailants near an Army mess in downtown Trieste. Italian papers cite no name or investigation results, while civilian police say he stepped outside after hearing sounds, was found unconscious with a shoulder wound, and transported to the United States Seventh Station Hospital for recovery.
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Trieste
United States Seventh Station Hospital
Folsom Opens Race At Clanton Saturday
Gov. James E. Folsom launches statewide speaking campaign with an 11 a.m. address in Clanton. He aims to be a Democratic Presidential nominating delegate and a potential favorite son candidate for President, with stops in Prattville and Wetumpka later the same day.
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Claffton
Folsom
Hele
Clanton
Prattville
Wetumpka
Army Fighter Group To Train In Alaska
In Manchester New Hampshire the Army 82nd fighter group will depart for Alaska this week for a routine field training exercise per Col. W B Offutt. He dismissed concerns saying the unit conducts field exercises annually and this year it is in Alaska.
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Army
Alaska
Manchester
N. H
W. B. Offutt
European armed forces and aid measures discussed in House
Lawmakers debated defense manpower estimates and aid packages as of 1947. Engel cited British French Belgian and Russian totals with Western forces capable of rapid expansion in emergencies. A $220 million amendment sought economic aid to Japan Korea and the Kawakwu Islands, while Senate action aimed at Greek Turkish and China aid in separate bills.
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Engel
Russia
Posan
Rep
Verys
Ohiod
Toa
Japan
Korea
Kawakwu Islands
Senate
China
Women live longer now in New York statistics reveal
Metropolitan Life Insurance statisticians report in 1900 women had about 4 to 1 better odds of living to age 40 than men. By 1900 the gap widened with white males at roughly 40 in 100 and females at about 64 in 100, while later notes show improvements for female infants to around 73 in 100.
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New York
Hhe Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Forest
Dothan Driver Turns Car Over While Eluding Patrolmen
Do than man John L. Bedsole, 29, crashed a taxicab seven miles south of Samson while fleeing highway patrol. Charged with driving while intoxicated and driving without a license, he escaped injury. Taxicab owner Houston Cab Company of Dothan estimated $200 damage. Passenger Jasper Vann was held on public drunkenness charges.
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Dothan
Samson
Fred Draughon
John L. Bedsole
Bedsole
Houston Cab Company
Craughon
Picket Lines Envelop Stock Exchange As 10 A.M. Clock Rings
Trinity Church clock marks 10 as union vice president John Cole warns of 24 hour picket lines. A thousand marchers line the Curb Exchange and Stock Exchange, with talks set at 3:30 p.m. with mediator Walter Amaggiola. Wages demand raises and security clause are central, while the exchanges offer minor increases and a cost of living bonus. Contract expired March 1 amid strike threats as trading volume surges.
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Trinity Church
John Cole
Curb Exchange
Stock Exchange
Walter Amaggiola
U. S. Mediation and Conciliation Service
The
Taft-Hartley Board Struggles With Coal Strike Pension Plan
Chairman Minton’s board, created by President Truman, probes the coal walkout now in its third week. Lewis defends Taft-Hartley as not violated while pension funds and eligibility swirl over 60 year olds with 20 years service. Dispute with Van Horn over payout method and legality, FBI presence rumored, no court action yet.
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Minton
Truman
United States
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Ezra van Horn
van Horn
Ilegal
FBI
Justice Department
Veterans enroll deadline set in Houston County program
Solomon Baxter announced the last day to enroll in the farm trading program for veterans in Houston County is Thursday in April. Enrollment closed due to farming season and program conflicts. about 50 veterans are enrolled, with re opening planned for fall.
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Houston County
Institutas
Solomon Baxter
Baxter
Mrs Travis Jones Withdraws Charge Against Une Brunt
Mrs Travis Jones withdraws the assault charge against Una Brunt filed in Ashfom two weeks ago. Jones pays court costs as records show. The warrant states Brunt attacked Jones after a fight in which Jones' husband was severely beaten and cut. No arrests have yet been made in the fight.
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Una Brunt
Travis Jones
Ashfom
Only Two Fires Here Over Easter Weekend
Fire Chief Floyd Harris said Easter weekend brought little fire activity with only two alarms. One fire started from a flooded floor furnace and the other from a furnace nearly full of soot. No damage was reported at both homes, George Grubb on Iroquois Avenue and Richmond C. McClinton on Osceola Street.
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Floyd Harris
Harris
George Grubb
Iroquois Avenue
Richmond C. McClinton
Osceola Street
City paving bids debated as residents oppose West Newton street plan
In a public meeting E J Ford led a lone protest against paving West Newton from Herring to Montezuma while ordinance calls for two paving types with alternate bids. City officials assured Ford the one inch type is satisfactory after checks. Protesters from multiple streets listed, with commissioners planning paving on remaining streets with few objections.
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Webb Road
E. J. Ford
West Newton Street
Herring Street
Montezuma Avenue
Ford
East North Street
Aurie Frazer
T. A. Tice
J. A. Gardner
Neta Bacon
J. L. Reeder
Gethrel Newton
David Carmichael
Hubert Pearce
H. F. York
Gordon Bryan
Louise Simmons
Frekiel Tee
Dora Gaynor
Hattie Griffin
Katie Nelson
L. B. Reynolds
H. S. Riley
T. Z. Barfield
West Newton
Kornegay
R. L. Dove
G. W. Kornegay
Meade Street
Thomas Ray
A.J. Williams
D. L. Trawick
J. §. McAllister
Moates Street
C. W. Cooper
Third Avenue
N. K. Martin
Mrs. Cureton
W. E. Holland
S. Worsman
Dusy Street
J. N. Massey
W. V. Sullivan, Sr
W. V. Sullivans Jr
W. O H. Garrett
Roy Turner
C. C. Chapman
L. L. Rheay
Edgewood Drive
W. J. Bennett
Lafayette Street
C. L. Baxley
North Street
A. L. Wilson
Nat Faulk
G. E. Moring
Two Days Left for Houston County Crop Insurance
PMA Officer Jesse A Culbreth announced only two days remain to apply for Federal Crop Insurance for this year. The March 15 deadline was extended to Wednesday. About 340 contracts have been signed, well above the 200 minimum needed for the county.
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PMA
Jesse A. Culbreth
Houston County
Caiton Xyrowers
Parker charged after house breaking and quilt theft
Cincinnati police report George W. Parks charged with house breaking after entering Mrs. Josie Davis's home and stealing a quilt. He then tried to sell it to Mrs. Davis, who was visiting next door.
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Cincinnati
George W. Parks
Parks
Josie Davis
Iis
Davis
Auction of found items at city post office sale
A post office conducted an auction of unclaimed property in the city selling three horse collars six rural letter boxes and a manure spreader. The sale collected items from the works largest city post office benefiting public funds.
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Big City
New York
Baruch urges decisive United stance for peace and mobilization
In a speech at the Armed Forces Industrial College Baruch argues the free world must decide where it stands to deter war and rally allies. He advocates universal military training and a total mobilization plan including work or fight for farms and factories, while noting no immediate threat from Russia yet stressing readiness. The hearing on universal military training continues with witnesses like Henry Wallace and Senate opposition grows to UMT.
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America
Soviet Union
Baruch
Armed Forces Industrial College
Russia
UMT
Gurney
Henry A. Wallace
Senate
Jong
Battle casualties vary across reports in Palestine conflict
A British official report cites at least 12 Jews killed, while Jewish sources claim 17 dead and Arab sources up to 80. Haganah claims 100 Arabs killed and 200 wounded, with disputed confirmation from British and Arab sources. Haganah says it destroyed Iraqi Arab soldiers headquarters at Sandala, near Mount Gilbos, and claims 30 Arabs killed, 10 wounded after blowing up 10 houses. official reports show 1 Arab killed and 2 wounded. Haifa Jewish source reports British naval units intercepted a ship off the coast with 800 unauthorized Jewish immigrants.
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Haganah
Sandala
Mount Gilbos
el ‘Affale
Samaria
Tel Aviv
Haifa
Unite
Palestine
Grundy begins 45th term as Williams town clerk
Williamstown official George W. Grundy continues long tenure as town clerk entering his 45th one year term. He has held the post for decades, guiding municipal records and elections and serving the community in a steady administrative role.
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Williamstown
Mase
George W. Grundy
82 Dothan Band Entrains for Friday Program
Southeast Alabama students assemble for a campus event with bands and choirs. Paul Yoder directs a mass performance as 82 Dothan band members travel by bus and car to and from the event Friday.
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Alabama
Paul Yoder
Dothan
64 Arrested Here On Easter Weekend
Sixty four persons were arrested in Dothan and Houston County over the weekend with 25 by sheriff's deputies, 27 by city police, and two by highway patrol. County officers charged gaming and vagrancy after arresting blacks at a shoe shine stand on East North Street. Deputies named several individuals including Bud Collins Ike Hueto James Austin Roosevelt Williams Leamon Brunson and others. Also jailed were Melvin Watford for driving while intoxicated and Albert Powell for driving without a license.
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Dothan
Houston County
Walt Cameron
E. North Street
E. H. Jones
Bud Collins
Ike Hueto
James Austin
Roosevelt Williams
Leamon Brunson
Mark K. Hart
Marvin Carroll
James Moore
T. C. Neal
Robert McGruder
Buddy Gordon
Caroline Neal
Christine Robinson
Melvin Watford
Albert Powell
Mrs. Martha McEachern Dies in Dothan Hospital
Mrs. Martha McEachern sixty eight of Geneva died yesterday in a Dothan hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Geneva Presbyterian Church with several pastors officiating. Burial followed at City Cemetery. She was widow of Dr. C P. McEachern and a Brundidge native who lived in Geneva 25 years. Surviving are son Malcolm McEachern Panama City and daughters Mrs. James Mulkey Geneva Mrs. Evelyn Yealing Birmingham and Mrs. Frances Hart Miami. Active pallbearers included Roy Gilstrap Hiram Beckham Jake Purvis Jim Johnson Jr Aubrey Skipper Jr Herbert Collins and Coach Prim.
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Geneva
Martha McEachern
Dothan
Geneva Presbyterian Church
Johannes Bekkering
R. M. Holmes
A. B. Carlton
Pittman Funeral Home
Pittman Funeral Home In Charge. Mrs. McEachern, Widow of Dr. C P. McEachern
Brundidge
Malcolm McEachern
Panama City
James Mulkey
Evelyn Yealing
Birmingham
Frances Hart
Miami
Roy Gilstrap
Hiram Beckham
Pete Anthony
Jake Purvis
Jim Johnson
Aubrey Skipper
Herbert Collins
Prim
County Buys Grader From City Of Dothan
Houston County purchased a heavy motor grader from the City of Dothan to implement a board resolution to maintain two graders in each district. Probate Judge Albert Logue was authorized to make the purchase, paid to the city at $4,500.
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Houston County
Dothan
Board of Revenue
Albert Logue
Logic
Trenches Near Parallel In Korea See Uproar Of Diggers
Valley reports close trench lines allow rock throwing from the American side. South Korea’s defense mainly sandbagging police stations in a few villages south of 38. Diggers are Koreans supervised by Soviet personnel, sometimes aided by Soviets. Villages on Onjin Peninsula were moved north, villagers complain of interference. moving a village is described as simple.
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South Korea
Onjin
Police chase burglar from sporting goods store to home
In Goshen Indiana police, glad for snow, followed a burglar alarm to an outlying sporting goods store and traced the thief home, a suspect previously linked to the case.
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Fay Goshen
Graff Held After Mental Health Controversy Looms in Alabama
Wetumpka attorney Graff, a Fourth District congressional hopeful, was detained by Elmore County deputies after a warrant was issued by uncle W D Roy. He had been confined to a Tuscaloosa veterans hospital as mentally unbalanced. A habeas corpus petition seeking discharge was denied, but a later medical result reportedly dismissed on social report. Sheriff Hollye said custody action pending a hearing before Probate Judge Howard.
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Tumpke
Graff
Ady
Elmey
Wetumpka
Veterans Hospital
Tuscaloosa Cire Court
Alabama
Elmore
Lest Hollye
Graff Sometir
Georg Howard
Florida Comptroller speaks in Marianna about term plans
Special report from Marianna shows Comptroller Clarence M. Ga candidate outlining methods of his office and proposed practices if re elected.
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Marianna
Sta
Clarence M. Ga
Marianna F
Gay
Pracice
Junior A A U Boxing Trials Begin Tonight
Kansas City AP reports 97 amateurs weighed in for the opening of the Nation Junior A A U boxing championships in the municipal arena tonight. Amarillo Texas and Wichita Kansas gained two new teams as entries. Oklahoma is expected to provide the eventual team champions following last year's tie with Cleveland Ohio.
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Kansas City
Tod
Cleveland
Ohio
Boy Scout M Day Plans Near Finalization
Scout J W Cooke announces Mobilization Day near and will be held on a community basis with troops named by towns rather than council wide. Scouts should prepare overnight camping packs and assemble gear promptly as 3 Day plans will be announced later.
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J. W. Cooke
Southeast Alabama Boy See Council
Cooke
Bliss earns placement on Dean's List at Duke University
Misa Anne Bliss daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bliss of 902 Magnolia Avenue Dothan has made the Dean's List at Duke University for the past semester. The list honors students with a B average or better.
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Misa Anne Bliss
J. F. Bliss
Manolia Avenue
Dothan
Duke Universe
Studer
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