Voters in Wiregrass cast Democratic primary ballots in area races
Voters in Houston and surrounding counties participate in the Democratic primary with national and state delegate races alongside local contests for tax assessor and collector and coroner in Wiregrass counties. Polls open 8 am and close 5 pm, Dothan until 6 pm. specific ward locations listed on page 2.
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Houston
Daebama
Houston County
E. G Collins
Burl H. Watford
James M. Woodhams
Alvin W. Gwaltney
Carl E. Sellers
E. H. (Snooks) Jones
A. A. Parker
Board of Education
United States
Alabama Public Service Commission
Robert, Melony Motors
Curb Market
Theay Hall
Alabama Democrats Test Southern Revolt in Primary
Alabama Democrats face a pivotal primary as 11 electors are free to vote without pledged direction and 26 delegates to the National convention are chosen from 84 candidates. About 400000 party members decide civil rights stances, with 28 pledged to walk out if a civil rights plank appears, 35 opposed, and 21 uncommitted.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Fruman
United States
State Supreme Court
Truman
National Party
Etect Foral College
Hayes-Tilden
Hayes
Rattawa Bed
Body Of Man Who Drowned Is Recovered In Lake Martin
The body of Roman Thorne Monte Tomery, who drowned four months ago while fishing on Lake Martin in Wetumpka Als, was recovered yesterday afternoon. Sheriff Lorre Hobey said the body was discovered by the boat operator near the baler.
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Wetumpea
Roman Thorne
Tomery
Lake Martin
Hobey
Andrews Concludes His Campaign Here
Congressman George Andrews spoke in the Wiregrass about returning to Washington to push river development funding and a dam project on the Chattahoochee. He noted a persistent bid for Congress after four races in five years, and discussed balancing national legislation with aiding constituents.
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George Andrews
Ikinstog County
Nat
Faulk
Congress
Jower House
Henry C. Steagall
Andrews
Solons Plan Third District Trade School Drive
State legislators from the Third District will organize a campaign to press the State Board of Education to locate the new fire trade school in their district. Rep George Wallace of Barbour is sponsor. construction authorized by 1948 act includes several schools with first bids this year placed in different districts. Hardwick says courtes y rule may favor Third District but board decides.
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State Board Ofucation
Firee Trade School
George Wallace
Barbour County
Board of Eduation
W. G. Hardwick
Dothan
Hardwick
Torney No
Memo to Voters on Candle Dates for Delegates
A voter memo from the Eagle urges studying a list of candle dates for delegates to the Democratic convention. It advises voters to mark chosen candidates carefully, bringing the memo to the polls to speed voting. It stresses selecting eight delegates and electors, two district delegates, and district alternates.
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Nelact
Larxei
Lestor
May Day Across World Sees No Major Blasts Or Uprisings
May Day demonstrations in Europe and beyond produced tension and speeches but few disturbances. In Athens a factory worker killed Christos Ladas, a Communist rally involved grenades and a police fatality. Across Korea a border tense scene emerged as rival factions clashed near the DMZ.
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Associated Press
Europe
America
Asia
Berlin
Trieste
Prague
Rome
Corus Ait
Labor Organations
Chile
Brazil
Athens
Christos Ladas
Jun Tce
Board Of Revenue To Decide Monday On Drainage Work
The Houston County Board of Revenue will decide Monday whether Army equipment will be moved here to relieve wooded areas. Army engineers study a ditch in House ton County and may keep gear in Jackson County until the Malone canal is completed. Geologists forecast possible drainage via the Malone ditch after evaluating land conditions.
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Houston County Board
Aif
Wall
Jackson County
Malone Canal
Board of Revenue
Harn
Jahn Sumterford
Milton Burne
Army
House
Ton County
Jacksons
Dothan Lions Club Sponsors Horse Show for the Blind
Victor Smith reports on the Dothan Lions Club horse show fundraiser aiding blind and visually impaired residents. The club highlights ongoing support, conservation work, and long term assistance including finances, guidance, and rehabilitation services to help individuals regain independence and dignity in the community.
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Dothan Lions Club
Greek official assassinated as grenade hits car
Athens minister of justice Christos Ladas was fatally wounded when a grenade struck his automobile. Martial law was declared in Athens to curb guerrilla infiltration and terrorism. Large scale arrests followed as authorities tightened security around government buildings and officials. King Paul approved the measures as military command moved to suppress the threat.
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Novgald
Werner Athens
Minster of Justice
Christos Ladas
Entre Athens
Ladas
Themistocles Sophoutis
Liberal Party
Hin Adeailont
Nsanssin
Perat
Athen
Grek
Paul Stnod
Athens
Tuppa
Panavotes Gontae
Ateft
Hr Vamety Athen
Linte
Paget
Senators Revise Draft UMT Bill
Washington AP reports Senate revisions to a universal military training plan. The draft would affect 10 year olds under a revised one year training window with two year draft terms. Officials cite manpower needs for Army Navy and Marines and indicate action expected this day.
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Washington
Ging Gurney
Senate
Chauwian
National Guard
Fatresti
Huth
Gurney
Walt Wil Bey
Army
Cancer Fund Raised In Full In Houston
Houston County reports a successful cancer control fund drive surpassing the quota. County Chairman Fred Garver announced a total of 2262.04 dollars raised with oversubscriptions noted in the campaign. Volunteers and workers received thanks from Mrs. E. J. Whiddon and county officials for their essential efforts and local clubs and organizations cited for support.
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Houston
Ongton County
Cancer Control Fund
Fred Garver
E. J. Whiddon
Dothanana Mounton
Upstate Youth Dies Of Wreck Injuries
A young resident from the Upstate region died from injuries sustained in a wreck reported yesterday. Details are sparse due to the damaged text, but authorities confirmed the fatal outcome and noted emergency responders attended the scene. Further updates were not available in the readable portion.
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Upstate
Hunger Week dinner sparks drive for malnourished children
AP reports a 12 member youth group staged a weeklong "diet" to dramatize child hunger in Europe and Asia. They then shared a simple meal and a $25 fundraiser at Miner Market to support the Crumbs for Children effort aiding 230 million kids worldwide, highlighting severe undernourishment.
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Puiladelpina
Europe
Asia
Senator Glen Taylor Arrested At Birmingham Rally
A report states Senator Glen Taylor was arrested by police at a Birmingham rally. He was fingerprinted and released after questioning, then awaited the meeting of the Athaner Caespel Tabernario. Witnesses described tensions at the entrance and later remarks about Negroes and a disrupted address.
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Glen Taylor
Birmingham
Airmingham
Tuty Jal
Soviet May Day Parade Showcases Military Might
Moscow reports describe large scale Soviet displays of infantry, tanks, aircraft, and naval power on May Day. Marshal Bulganin presided with Stalin praised as the crowd roared. Diplomats and military attaches watched as forces paraded past the reviewing stand amid calls for peace and strength.
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Moscow
Barrett
Nikoul
Josef Slate
Yom Mototey
Oineihert
Te Pubii- Haren
Advance Agents Go To Europe On ERP
Washington AP reports that three advance agents of the European Recovery Program will go to Paris to prepare for the upcoming conference. The agents, part of the European Cooperation Administration, will assist in coordinating reporting and ensuring a steady flow of relief supplies.
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Europe
Washington
Paris
Keonorde Cooperation Administion
ECA
ECA Ad
Paul G. Hoffman
Alkate Outline & Uniform System
Tentative Baker Lot Playground Layout Prepared
A tentative layout for the Baker Lot playground is under preparation with notes on excavation and drainage work. The project cost is estimated around 9000 dollars, with plans for a basketball area and common play features outlined amidst site preparation.
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Baker Lot
Haganah Orders All Jews 25 to front lines
Jewish sources report Syrian and Lebanese forces attacked five northern Palestine settlements including Don Daphne Keold Kanatnagtal and Lehaveth Mabashors. Arabs reportedly seized Marawah near the Lehnerre frontier. British and Israeli officials offered varying accounts as regional tension rose.
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Haganah
Leo Turner
Jerusalem
Malta
Sythe Anid Lebanon
Palestine
Tapke
Arillery
Don
Daphne
Keold
Kanatnagtal
Lehaveth
Haife
Venta
Safad
Fg Jn
Patevtine
Ted Aviv
Arab Ofhelate
Cairo
Egypt
Rowat
Lebanon
London
Carter
Tokyo Rose Arrest Reported Planned in Nashville
Nashville newspaper reports Attorney General Tom Clark plans a re arrest of Yoko Hoar known as Tokyo Rose. The Tennesseean identifies her as Eva Hake Togues Paquing an American born July 4 1916 to Japanese parents in Los Angeles. She lives in a Tokyo suburb with a Portuguese husband. The piece notes Brundidge’s Tokyo interview after Japan’s surrender and an earlier un published statement.
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Nashville
Tenn
APS
United States
Ured Linn Wuld
Hike ‘Togues Paquing
Los Angeles
Tokyo
Hart T. Brundidge
Tim
Church Bus Stolen From Georgia Church
A blue and white four passenger church bus hired to transport members to preaching services was stolen near PRION Georgia at midnight. Officers report the vehicle valued at 2000 dollars was taken after 11 pm on Friday.
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PRION
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Thor
Acme
Annie
Bunzer
Senators
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Whitby
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