Haifa Oil Fires Cause Multi Million Dollar Damage
Explosions at Haifa oil installations set by sabotage created massive fires along the waterfront. Damage estimated around 4 million dollars, with earlier figures up to 16 million. Shell and other facilities suffered heavy losses as authorities called the blaze the biggest in Haifa. Two ships evacuated Jewish refugees to Cyprus amid disturbances and arrests.
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Carter L. Davidson
Jerusalem
Haifa
Shell Oil Company
Elote
Irgun
Zvai Oomni
Fatherland
Empire Rival
Ocean
Cyprus
San Felipe
Iraq Petroleum Company
Holy Land
Aamle
Alabama Social Work Leaders Praise State At Meeting
In Montgomery the Alabama Conference of Social Work enters its second day with praise for Alabama’s leadership and services. Gov. James E. Folsom and Dr. Leonard Mayo lauded the state’s work while Western Reserve's Dr. Marvy called Alabama a model in child welfare and leadership.
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Montcomery
Alabama Corference of
Keyroter
Leonard Mayo
National Conference of Social Work
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Marvy
Applied Sorial Sciences
Western Reserve University
Child Welfare League of America
States Wellfire Department
Abe
Folsom c
John Goodwyn
Audiece
Antd
Kuyve Clyde Austin
Ghate
Ralph McGill
Asienta Constitution
Katharine Lenroot
U. S
Children’s Bureau
McGill
Misa Lenroot
Public Notice in Houston County Circuit Court Alabama
Order of publication directs respondent Mildret Stanley to answer or demur by May 20 after four consecutive weeks in The Dothan Eagle. The case involves William V. Stanley, with heirs and notices to appear per equity proceedings in the Houston County court.
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Circuit Court OF
Houston County
Alabama
Equity Mildret Stanley
Wiliam V. Stanley
Aioe
A. L. Harmon
Hevister
Miners face shutdown as rail unions voice wary stance
Anodized reports show the Association of Western Railways leader warns alt Cie apr shades may not yield much coal. Midwest and Ohio plants report 1356 fabricating sites in 7 states near coal towns. miners rally as UMWA route prompts a mourning period. Officials in Charleston urge rapid action as 400 workers’ lives hang in balance amid strike talk and planned Wed shutdown. Sat work paused.
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Association of Western Railways
Lewis
Wit Thurmond
Charleston
WooWa
Southern
Gud Producers Association
Therm
Tsarly
Bi Unian
G. Ore
Sidhe Wasntbury
Mhomherte Commerce
Ranead Taewis Lelerram
Thomas
Pixsa
West
MMW
T. Lews
Congress to review export controls on rice and cheese
Between now and June Congress will critically examine the entire export, in port, and location controls program. The action focuses on price and supply management as part of broader policy oversight.
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Congress
Deadline Nearing For Amputee Vets To Apply For Cars
Amputee veterans of York War II are urged to apply for vehicle aid through the Dothan office of the Veterans Administration. The memo from Officer W. Thorntem notes deadline details and asks eligible veterans to submit applications promptly.
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Wulumaiale
Otler Cubveyaher
Dothan
W. Thormtem
Veterans Assuin
Weekend Arrest Summary From County Police Report
Weekend arrests recorded across the county with numerous detainees noted by the sheriff and city police. Early morning detentions included several individuals on varying charges as officers reported a busy weekend.
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ticCoumty
Masonic Calendar Dethan Conaine Sneet at TW
Fragmentary OCR note lists dates and events for a Masonic calendar. Mentions Pesan Den and Thundere on Nol 25, Willow Tenplar degree at Dood 8, with scattered locations and times.
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Dethan Conaine
Turbulent Campaign Notes Include New Procedural Details
The item records political maneuvering and procedural notes from a historical race or nomination process. It mentions individuals such as James, and notes a move to postpone or adjust sessions and potential charges. It also references energy matters and a tentative schedule shift with sessions on specific days.
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James al Koja
Mars
Jorus
Carle
Cotas
Navy Exhibit Opens On Main Street This Afternoon
Navy unveils a free public exhibit on East Main Street featuring World War II radar, jet engines, and weapon models valued over 500000 dollars. Displays explain radar tracking, ship and aircraft systems, with technicians on hand to illustrate equipment operation and targeting concepts for visitors from 1 pm to 9 pm daily.
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Magic Eye
Navy
Dothan
Duthan
East Main St
Tay
Syeclturs Wiewloaghe
Oplof
Marine Corps
Navel
Duthun
Foreige
Bart
Wonton
Freed Under Bond in Assault Case
A defendant in an assault case was released on bond after a brief court appearance. The proceedings included statements from the defense and prosecutors, with authorities outlining the conditions of release and next court date.
Conflicting Peace Talks and Market Drops Reported
The article notes unsettled sentiment as a potential peace accord falters amid New York, Moscow, and Berlin tensions. It reports sharp declines in cotton and commodity markets with May and Oct futures slipping, while prices for others show mixed moves.
Minor Damage in Two Crashes Reported Saturday
Police accident reports show two minor damage crashes Saturday night. A pickup driven by Carter McDaniel and a truck driven by C G Ingram collided in the 200 block of S Oates St as Ingram pulled from the curb. A separate collision in the 100 block of S Yates involved P W Riley and H J Thompson with minor damage to both vehicles.
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Carter McDaniel
C. G. Ingram
S. Oates St
Ingram
P. W. Riley
H. J. Thompson
S Yates
Non Jury Civil Docket At Houston Circuit Court
Thirty three non jury civil cases were set for trial today on the Houston Circuit Court calendar. Ten were scheduled for this morning with trials likely in under half the drawn number. twenty three cases in the afternoon are appeals from City Recorder's Court decisions. Defendants at the afternoon session include Jerry Fusler, Bobby Jac Nulse, and Dernier Holland, convicted in recorder's court for destroying city traffic signs.
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Houston
City Recorder's Court
Jerry Fuscler
Bobby Jac Nulse
Dernier Holland
Recorder’s Court
4-H Club Boys and Girls Hold Joint Meetings
The April 4-H program plans no joint testing for boys and girls this month. Meetings center on dairy production and health topics with demonstrations by both genders. County winners advance to state 4-H leadership events, with county fair members and local club organizers leading activities in Union and Marietta.
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Wota Toe Prosgram
Dewn
Abla
Toys
Jlouston Couston Cottey
Unis von
Ant County
Fran Mariette
Misg Mary Dell McCallin to Attend 4-H Meeting
H leader here Mary Dell McCallin will attend the 4-H club meeting in Houston County this summer season. The event promotes vegetable decay awareness and rug and blanket weaving as community activities.
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Mary Dell McCallin
Deom Awburn
Ouston Coun
Hame
Kent
Presidential assertion on disarmament and the use of atomic bombs
Crawford urged drastic U S action during a public hearing on the $400 million Greek Turkish aid bill. He called for forceful world disarmament, proposing U S speakers confront Stalin Molotov and Vishinsky and threaten atomic use if disarmament fails. Chiperfield pressed on whether such threats could trigger war.
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U.N. Security Council
Hussia
Pater
Crawford
United States
Robert B. Chiperfield
ORTH
Greece
Russia
Stalin
Molotov
Vishinsky
Chiperfield
Five Children Die In Fire At Georgia Farm Home
Hilltonia Georgia AP report says five Williams children aged 2 months to 8 years died in a house fire that also burned three other family members. Parents Jesse and Williams were hospitalized with severe burns. Ant Williams, six, survived with serious injuries. Fire likely started when kerosene was poured into a stove.
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Hilltonia
Famiy
Robin Williams
Sandra Williams
James Williams
Betty Williams
Carol Williams
Jesse Willams
Mille
Ant
Millen Hospital
V. F. W. Auxiliary Elects Officers
The V F W Auxiliary at the March meeting elected Barbara May as president with Bess Walker senior vice president Maudice Jeanmnette junior vice president Gladys Mille treasurer Aurelia Rasmus sen conductress Mattie Inez Bowen guard Caura May chaplain Lucille May historian and Minne Graves Flora Shutes and Katie Shutes as trustees. New secretary patriotic instructor and committees will be chosen after installation. The next Auxiliary meeting is April 9 at Napier Field club.
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Barbara May
Bess Walker
Maudice Jeanmnette
jJusior
Gladys Mille
Aurelia Rasmussen
Mattie Inez Bowen
Caura May
Lucille May
Minne Graves
Flora Shutes
Katie Shut
Navy fireman first postwar maneuvers aboard USS Jews
Maleculin B. McNeill a fireman second class in the US Navy and son of Mr and Mrs 4H HH McNeill of Dothan route two participated in the first postwar Pacific Fleet maneuvers aboard the battleship USS Jews, having entered Navy service in June 1946.
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Maleculin B. McNeill
USN
HH. McNeill
Dothan
Navy
McNeill
Education budget debate and Tuskegee aid discussed
The committee heard a report from Dr. A. R. Meadows on the campuses and programs, including state aid for Tuskegee Institute due to its historic role in Negro education. Lawmakers examined proposed increases for vocational, public school, and transportation needs, with attention to teacher retirement costs and welfare grants.
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A. R. Meadows
State Supermiendtat of Education
Vno
Adatewis.s
Guy
James E. Polson
Chieu
Cev Spalas
Vie
Alwuetia
Finance and Taxation Committee
Virtuslle
Diipur
Gayaint
Tie
Tinatiumi Sahwol
Eytension Services
Veateraay
Alabama Public Service Coipion
Commission
Aad
Department of Public Safety
Livestock Receipts Across Georgia Plants Decline Prices
Eight major packing plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Dothan Atlanta Jacksonville and Tallahassee report total receipts of 300 cattle 7 calves and 1500 hogs. Hog prices largely down 75 cents with quotes for various hog sizes and weights ranging from 16 to 23 dollars per hundred pounds and light pigs selling up to 11.75.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Atla
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Chicago Market Report From Montgomery Auction
Salable cattle numbers near 15 000 with slaughter cattle slow and steady. Calves and vealers strong with good butcher stock selling 19.50 to 23.00, under 150 pounds lighter. Hogs and sows steady to higher with many lots in the 22.50 to 25.50 range. Sheep and lambs light demand, some prices listed for various weight classes.
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Chicago
Cap
Slaughier
Chuwe
Montgomery
Sribie
Ceipis
Yoior Stuers
Crepe Soles Coming to Wilmington and More Rubber Tech
Crepe-soled shoes head to Wilmington with DuPont leading the way using synthetic rubber soles promising heat resistance and springy performance. In Los Angeles a rubber coil spring yarn twist yields a plastic material with elastic properties for slipcovers and bandages. In Terre Haute thieves broke into a car and drove away before delivery.
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Wilmington
Pela
DuPont Co. 2A
Eral
Los Angeles
The
States Rubber Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Port wine anecdote marks a birthday remark
A fragment notes a young girl mentioning a bottle of port wine as part of a birthday memory. She recalls taking a little each night before bed, reflecting a quirky personal anecdote from an old column.
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Providence
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