Resignation Sought From Architect at Hospital Board
Houston County Hospital Board has urged architect McCauley to resign after a tense session. Board Chairman Albert West Jr reported no communication or resignation received by midweek, though the board had earlier accepted his contract and invited bids from other architects. The panel planned to review new bids at a meeting the next day as they weigh replacement options.
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George
Sttington
Houston County Hospital
Sea
Charles J. McCansy Toresign
Tte
Albert West, Jr
Jose
Rae
MeCtauley
West
McCauley
Wrether
McCaulill
Richmond Flowers
Minister Is Arrested On Jury Indictment In Alabama
PEN CITY Ala AP hunted for nearly a week on a murder indictment a Ku Klux Klan official was arrested at his Talladega County home and brought to Pell City. He is one of fifteen indicted for the night of Feb 22 the murder of Hurst. Several others already were in custody on murder indictments Claude Luker C M Manter Charlie Cartisie and Albert Wilton were among those held in Pell City Talladega County.
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Pen City
Ala
Ku Klux Klea
Yeaterday
Highboea
Olmen
Alvin Horton
Tulledega County
Perl City
Rster
Che Hurst
Hurst
Horn
Association of Georgia Klans
Eugene Montelbano
Arrong
Georgia
Montelbano
Kiansrign
Roy Heath
Talladega
Heath
Thew
Claude Luker
C. M. Manter
Pell City
Charlie Cartisie
Albert Wilton
Talladega County
Cooking School Attendance Fails To Hold In Dothan Event
The Dothan Eagle Food Pageant cooking school saw attendance drop today due to weather with 900 estimated homemakers. Tomorrow’s final session is expected to break attendance records as grand prizes are awarded after lectures by Miss Edalene Stohr and assistant. The program covered menu planning, new cookery ideas, and demonstrations of dishes including lamb parties and Dutch Molasses pie, emphasizing lower temperatures to reduce meat shrinkage.
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Dothan Eagle
Edalene Stohr
Melanie de
Rany Beromie
Misa Stoler
Turon
Danish Police Keep Red Locked In Cabin
Danish police confined Soviet engineer Valentin Gubitchey in a cabin aboard the Porth Liner Batory during a brief stay in Copenhagen. He was prevented from leaving after his espionage conviction as the vessel docked today and authorities confirmed restrictions remain in place.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Valentin Gubitchey
Gubitchey
United States
Batory
Wim
Paroled Felon Bedsole Tied to Midland City Drug Burglary
Ozark correspondent reports Bedsole, a Houston County man with 18 arrests, granted five day parole from Kilby Prison to help his wife enter a hospital. He and companion Franks allegedly burglarized Daniels Drug Store in Midland City during the parole window. Benefield investigated and nabbed them in Phenix City, returning them to Ozark. State board officials confirm parole, with no new members named.
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Ozark State
Solin
Libya
Bedsole
Houston County
Dale County
Kilby
Midland City
Poon City
Benefield
Phanix City
Ozark
Teed
Franks
Daniels Drug Store
Peanut Quota Veto Rumored In Capitol
Washington reports spread that President Truman planned to veto the farm price support bill affecting cotton peanuts and potatoes. Senate and House members urged approval while White House aides debated the effect on farmers and regional interests. The measure would tighten potato price supports, expand cotton acreage, and raise peanut quotas amid partisan pressure.
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Washington
Truman
LA Ceek
Ang Onl
White House
Senate House
Senstora
Barkley
Florida
Senate
Alabama
Texas
South
Confession Contested in Alabama Murder Trial
In Mobile a murder trial opens as prosecutors press a confession claim by Mrs Lexie Edwardson that she killed her one year old son Chester Lamar Tullous after an argument on December 27. Detective Captain Talley Rollings testifies while defense seeks to prove the statement was coerced. The death penalty is sought, potentially making her the first white woman executed in Alabama.
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Lexie Edwardson
Talley Rollings
Matcon
Chester Lamar Tullous
Edwardson i
Carl Booth
Alabama
Countdown To The Census Begins In Dothan
On April 1 140000 enumerators and 1400 readers start the X7th decennial census in Houston County Alabama alongside agriculture housing and landlord tenant surveys. In the Third District 82 enumerators and 21 crew leaders operate from the Dothan office under supervisor John W Rich with assistant Leen McLendon. Urban enumeration should finish in two weeks with rural areas by April 39.
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Abby Ellard
United States
Houston
Yoor- Bells
Homem
Dothan
John W. Rich
Atleen McLendon
Census Taker Loses In Bout With Isle
In a humorous isolated census tale from San Francisco the 1950 count notes an Isle of Faralia with 30 residents. Census Taker Helen Lea Mabbot endured rough voyage aboard a Coast Guard craft to a volcanic rock 23 miles west, reporting seven cents per head and sixty seven cents per dwelling, yielding 231 dollars after expenses. She faced sea sickness and injuries during the ascent to the island lighthouse and completed forty seven first interviews amid wind and weariness.
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San Francisco
Yestersay
Halen Lea ‘Te Mabbot
Golden Gate
Sem
Coast Guard
Helen
Too Many Thirteens Add To One Accident
Oklahoma City police report a minor wreck caused by a string of unlucky thirteens. Officers A H McGil and J W Lote say a speeding car backed from a space into their patrol vehicle.
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Oklahoma City
A. H. McGil
J. W. Lote
Nine Male Patients Die In Blaze At Sanatorium
Norfolk AP report details a fatal fire at a sanatorium where nine male patients perished. The blaze prompted investigations and the facility's officials faced inquiries into safety lapses and emergency response procedures.
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Blaze
James W. Wilson Dies After Long Illness Funeral Set Tomorrow
James W. Wilson co owner of Ward Wilson Funeral Home died yesterday in a Dothan hospital after a long illness. He lived in Dothan since moving from Langdale Alabama where he worked with Johnson and Company. He was a co owner of Ward Wilson Funeral Home with J A Ward and a Kiwanis Club member. Funeral at First Baptist Church Friday at 11 a.m. Beary A Parker to officiate. Interment at City Cemetery. Survived by wife Marcelie Bathes Wilson of Dothan. mother Mrs W E Wilson of Macon Georgia. brothers Robert Laura Frank and Carl Wilson of Macon. sisters Mrs Mess dred Combs of Macon and Mrs James Owens of Kansas City. Active pallbearers listed.
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James W. Wilson
Ward
Wilson Funeral Home
Dothan
Wilson
Rothan
Lamgdale
Ala
Jonnson and Company
Langdale
J. A. Ward
Ward-Wilson
Dothan Kiwanis
Mss
Dred Combs
Maron
James
Owens
Kansas City
Robler Ramsey
George Spann
KR. A. Given
C. M. Ling
Lawrence Coe
Jesse Forrester
S. C. Stephens
H. H. Pelham
Prisoner Billed for Trial Costs in Capital Murder Case
Jacksonville report says county seeks 625 dollars from H W Skimp Tillman to cover costs of his trial and death sentence. Four county expenses may be charged against a solvent capital offense defendant.
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Jacksonville
H.W. Jskimp
Tillman
Tragic Fire At Belle Vista Sanatorium Kills 30 Patients
A basement fire at the Belle Vista Sanatorium in Springfield Township north of Philadelphia trapped and suffocated about 30 patients, many restrained in beds. Firefighters freed others through windows as the three story building sustained heavy basement damage and authorities investigated the cause.
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Phil
Apentena Tee
Belle Vista Sanatorium
Stone Sanator
Springfield
Philadelphia
Edward H. Chew
Waynen
Roland L. Reada
Chew
Tee
Howe Pitris
Andrew J. Wiste
Speinghela Township
Cone
Gal Chew
Theresa Shew
Mia. Shaw
Bis
George Lewis
Wilbur Meinthurn
Lewis
Acens
Avi
Sofinakeee
Paler
Os Foge 2
Solon Demands Gas Bill Veto Struggle Over Federal Gas Price Powers
Senator Douglas urged President Truman to veto a Senate passed measure banning federal regulation of natural gas prices charged by independent producers. Kerr and Douglas hailed the bill as protecting consumers, while administration leaders hinted at support for the Kerr bill in advance. The outcome hinges on the President and House action as reform efforts continue.
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Senate
Douglas Ud-Ud
Douglas
Kerr
Okdaa
House
Keri ‘Nied
Edwin C. Johnson
Senate Commerce
Truman
Goon Ap
Pform
RED Cael
Truman Plans Visit To Eolin Air Base
The White House announced President Truman will visit Fort Benning Georgia and Eglin Field Florida in late April to view infantry training, live fire demonstrations, and the latest aircraft in action. He will depart Washington at 7 30 a m April 24, spend the night at Fort Benning, then travel to Eglin Field for demonstrations before returning to Washington the following day.
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Key West
Fla
White House
Truman
Fort Benning
Egstin Field
Benning
Eatin
Kr. Truman
Washington
Eglin Field
Eglin
Flying Suits Lead To Theft Discovery
Dozens of men’s suits spilled from a fifty story window on Essex Street drawing a night passerby to call police. Officers found Beacon Clothing Company entered and only salvageable items recovered as thieves fled, with confusion over expected accomplices and pickup spots.
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Boston
Essex Street
Beacon Clothing Company
Geneva County youths aim at top awards in show and sale
Geneva County 4-H youths including Jo Ann Hall and the Bolin brothers seek Grand Champion prizes at the Thirteenth Tri States Fat Stock Show and Sale in Dothan. Several entries have multiple calves, with veterans Steeling Boss and others aiming for repeat show success across Herefords and cattle categories.
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Geneva County Farm
Geneva
Dothan
Geneva County
Thial County
Jo Ann Hall
Slocomb 4-H Club
Hoya
House Members Seek Boost To Defense Budget
Lawmakers push for larger defense funding with emphasis on urgency and national security. The plan centers on adding appropriations and expanding oversight while outlining potential timing and sponsor roles in a heated appropriations debate.
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House
Truman Seeks Unity as Press Conference Looms
President Truman prepared to address major government shifts and Republican criticism of the State Department and Secretary of State Acheson. He planned a White House lawn briefing at 6 PM EST and signaled moves for Pace and Air Force leadership, amid House action on foreign aid and loyalty subpoenas.
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Saar van West
Fis
Truman
Cae
Tote
Voloe
Ache
Republcan
Sttocks
State Department
Europeas
Bitast
Inieller
BOR
Statea
Fee
Iagainas
Beleves Acheson
Army
Gray
Deneetle
Ret University North Cary Ink
American Troops Favor Service in Far East
In Tokyo AP report soldiers express positive views about serving in the Far East stationing area. Officers note morale remains steady and duties include training and local operations as tensions and plans evolve.
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Far East
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Winview-Salee
N.C
W. Cattoul
Mattie Lee Trivett
Nancy
Pollo
Anne
D. B. DeBusk
Capitol
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U. S
Isle
CRC
Hugh R. Bellington
Big Mo Skipper
Navy
Missouri
Harry Nash
Norfolk, Va
Wiliam D. Brown
Berese Brown
Chesapeake Bay
Solon
Eolin Air Base
Max
Donald Bolin
Glen Bolin
Donald
Miss Hall
J. R
Buddy
Slocomb
Max Arg
Maan W. Bolin
Wilburn
Ausley
Slocom
Aers
Fadexe Chub
Dewan
Miz
Milton Bass
Tara Yo Mo
Georgie’s Vinson
Oy Armed Sa
United
States
Nessie
Vinton
Tokyo
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