Life In The Wiregrass War, Clergy, Clinics In Dothan
Two Waregrase area men join Third Army Ninth Air Force maneuvers along Kentucky Tennessee border. 1st Lt Gerald V caers Headland and Sgt James E White Dothan assigned to Greenville AFB and Fort Bragg respectively. Pre school clinics for Dothan elementary entry forthcoming with Heath department scheduling at Minnie Heard Rose Hill South Side and Highland schools. Also duties include a master of theology degree for Raymond Bill Culbreth in Louisville. Federal authorities raid a huge still netting 150 gallons moonshine and 13 mash barrels. 4 Negroes and 1 white man arrested. A total of 47 people jailed in Dothan and Houston County weekend. most for public drunkenness and gaming. Health nurses to immunize typhoid diphtheria and smallpox at several sites including Columbia Philadelphia Wa Nebo St Johnson Crosby Zoe.
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Waregrase
Third Army
Ninth Air Force
Kentucky-Tenessee
Gerald V.caers
Headland
James E. White
Dothan
Lieut
Vickers
Mlw. Vickers
Greenville Air Force Base
Spt White
Prothian
504Th Airborne Infantry Regiment
R2nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
N. C
Houston County Health Department
Elinic
Minnie T. Heard
Rose Hill
South Side School
Highland School
Walt Cameron
Columbia
Philadelphia
Nebo
St. Johnson
Crosby and
Zoe
Grain prices ease on wheat belt weakness in Kansas
Chicago grain trades mixed as wheat declines pull corn and oats within narrow ranges. May futures show slight declines for wheat to about 2.42 and mixed moves for corn and soybeans with soy at 3.97.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Biu
Kansas
Beers and wage dispute at Milwaukee brewery strike
A report notes 500 striking brewery workers demand a 40 cent hourly raise versus a 13 3/4 cent offer. The article cites state officials and the Keepers Association context as the labor action unfolds, highlighting tension at the Milwaukee beer industry site.
Ohio tally and Stassenists press for sweeping delegates
Ohio emerges as a key battleground as Stassenbackers stage hopes for a major delegate sweep. Taft forces concede limited wins while Stassen gains momentum in industrial Ohio areas. Dewey and Florida Georgia contests loom, with lines forming for upcoming primaries and the June convention.
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Ohio
Nebra
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Stassenbackers
Ohfo
Wilderf
Minnesota
Taft
Stassen
Dewey
Florida
Ins
Georgia
Ronnie U Othe Florda
Geor
Marsinand
Ftassem
Marvhind
Pipport
Tadsanma
Ity Pate TV
Toro
Trianan
Tranaar Pete
Faeties
Gane Ford
Oil In Yard Dream Finally Comes True Oil In Yard Dream Finally Comes True
Fragmented OCR notes recount a stalled effort related to oil production in a yard, referencing a person named Snyder and a wife, with mentions of a dwindling path to growth. Vague allusions include military veterans, world war references, and a cooperative intent tied to barrels and a fund. The text is garbled but centers on completing an oil yard project and financial backing.
Chiang Promises to Crush Communists in War Threat Tone
Chiang Kai-shek pledged to crush Communist forces as Japan’s war dragged on. He told a Kuomintang assembly that coastal areas near North China would feel the economic strain, citing a new yuan exchange rate and citing bravery against a “great cause.” He warned against believing promises of collapse.
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Perspa
Cheurng
Penunsulda
Yello Sea
Vio
Trentsin
Cape Tro
Chai
North Ching
Chang
Moaschiurin
China
Livestock arrivals in Thomasville and Montgomery markets
In Thomasville Georgia and Montgomery Alabama, livestock totals reached 47 cattle 15 calves and hogs across seven major plants. Prices ranged with hogs at 18 to 19 dollars per hundred weight for medium to choice. cattle and calves showed varied weights and estimates. Market news noted general price trends and steady to weak demand across categories with occasional higher figures for heavier cattle.
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Thomasville
Aphusda
Atbany
Cuhkunbus
Inomassille
Montgomery (Ap
Union Studyards
Adi
Carsman
Cusumen Light- Weis
Medropna Cd Steers
Herters Ryastir
Concen Deawin Ta Bee
Myer bavow and the Lawrence McRannes Case
A fragmented, garbled report mentions Myer bavow and Lawrence McRannes with references to doctors and votes. It cites injuries to Girdtoard and a series of unclear names and places, including Bets, Whore, Grove, and a town setup. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse.
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Myer
Lawrence McRannes
Athens
Skeata OS
Retired Detective Breaks Down Over Lost Blackjack
New York police report the case of retired detective George E. Patton, 67, who mourns losing his prized 8 caliber revolver and badge. A magistrate notes Patton’s emotional state and weapon turnover. colleagues recall his long service and loyalty to duty.
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New York
Wupr
George E. Patton
Tyeaerice
Bunkley Denies Claims of Trying To Influence Job Change
A Montgomery liquor board session touched on alleged attempts by Bunkley to influence Calvert’s management shifts and advertising in Alabama. Marion said a Virginia official attended, while Calvert’s rep insisted no political appointments were sought and ads could be canceled only at national contracts. The board also ordered a tougher safety program at the Montgomery offices with fire drills and two new fire escapes.
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Ust
A&c
Frana Burk- Ye
Fred
Caiver
ABC Board
Bunkley
Calvert
Q. H. Martiesen
York
Marion
Virginia Liquor Control Board
ER. M. Bullington
Alabama
Martinson
Calvert's
Montgomery
O. E. Collier
Collier
Court upholds racial covenants in housing cases
The court rulings from St. Louis Detroit and Washington DC review appeals by colored families barred from white neighborhoods by restrictive housing covenants. Justices conclude the 14th Amendment requires equal protection, but restricts enforcement only when covenants themselves alone violate equal rights. context notes persistent racial prejudice affects ownership and occupancy outcomes.
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St. Louis
Detroit
Washington, D.C
U.S
Vanson
Tareas
Worson Saad
Bores Reported Destroyed In Randolys County Incident
Damage described in Randolys County Wisconsin as bores were destroyed and buildings in Gamagea and Hodgeville suffered destruction. The event is noted as the hardest hit area, with pods turn bearing the brunt of the impact.
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Podules Turn
Gamagea
Hodgeville
Randolys County
Wis
Lane sentenced in inferior court for multiple charges
C Lane was sentenced to months in jail and fined 25 in an inferior court. Loupe received hard labor for assault and battery with a 30 day sentence and 25 fine on an abusive charge. The six month term related to alleged beating of Miss Nell Jackson near the recreation center. Rev Windsor testified Lane knocked the girl down twice and dared others to help. Lane, who said he married Lane in Blakely, Ga, denied striking her. Additional cases include Johnny Tellis pleading guilty to unlawful auto use and receiving three months, while Richard Hightower and Jasper Vann were fined 190 each for drunk driving.
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Iui
Loupe
Nell Jackson
Dothan
Rev Windsor
Lane
Blakely
Windsor
Draft bill outlines broad military expansion and conscription terms
The measure proposes raising total armed forces to 2,005,882 with Army 857,000 Air Force 602,000 and Navy Marine Corps 666,882. It would register men 18 to 30 with two-year service for 19 to 25, allow voluntary enlistment for 1926 graduates, exempt most veterans, and require some doctors and dentists to serve. Deferments and exemptions vary, with presidential control, the bill expires two years after enactment, and a cautious UMT rider is discussed as a temporary safeguard.
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Armed Forces
Army
Air Force
Navy and
Marine Corps
Secretary of Defense
Soe
UMIT
Towe
Armed Services Committee
Amy Anendment
Fragmentary legislative note on amendment interpretation
A partial OCR fragment argues the state has not acted and provisions of an amendment have not been violated. It notes the amendment creates no shield against private conduct even if discriminatory or wrongful, reflecting a legal interpretation.
Red Cross offers to take over Jerusalem to avert chaos
A plan surfaced in a private UN trusteeship council meeting proposing the Red Cross assume general welfare duties in Palestine to save Jerusalem from chaos after Britain's mandate ends May 15. Arab and Jewish spokesmen questioned the proposal, and officials warned many details remained unresolved.
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Red Cross
Teac Uver
Serdauier
Great Britain
United Nations Trusteeship Council
John Fletcher Cooke
Council
Sir Alan Cunningham
Palestine
Jerusalem
Holy
Fletcher Cooke
American Red Cross
New York
Cooke
United States
Britain
Arab League
Holy Land
Idk
Arabs denounce British over Jerusalem fighting gains
Arabs in Jerusalem accuse Britain of allowing Jewish forces to strengthen in recent combat after Katamon fell to Jews and 500 Arabs were kept out. British reports deny an invasion, noting sporadic shots and cease-fire rules. British reinforcements from Cyprus and Malta were ordered to enforce the cease-fire, blamed on Irgun activity in Jaffa.
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Havanah
Katamon
Eveton
Skelton
Jerusalem
Syria
Lebanon
Palestine
Mekor Hamm
Royal Marine
Cyprus
Malta
Zvaf Leumi
Jaffa
Alan Cunningham
Ehaet
Haifa
Jaffe
Jerualem
Kiwanis Club to Hear Speech on Communism Topic
The Kiwanis Club at Dottan will hear a talk by a speaker from the Liberty Rational Life Insurance Co. The subject is Communism in This Country. Non members are invited to attend to hear the address.
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Freek
Rford
Bumizgperc. Greaidert
Sinte Cass ‘Ser of Commerce
Andlwee Liberty Rational Life Insurance Co
Teenorros
Dottan Kiwanis
Dothan Polls Set for Ward Four Court House Booths
Election details show added machine at the courthouse to serve Ward Four with six total machines across Dothan wards. Voters must use ward polling places. Dothan polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for this race, while other Wiregrass areas close at 5 p.m. The ballot features U.S. Senate candidates Sparkman Hamm Maxwell Harlin Pruitt, Public Service Commission contenders Persons Reatherly Williams, and Congress hopefuls Andrews Pitts, plus Democratic committeeman and national delegate races with civil rights implications. Local county races include tax assessor Elton Collins and tax collector Alvin Gwaltney with others for justice of the peace Beat One and constable Beat Six.
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W. Perry Calhoun
Court‘house
Dothan
Robert Malone Motors
John J. Sparkman
Phillip J. Hamm
Thomas H. Maxwell
Thomas F
Fred) Harlin
Wallace Pruitt
Alabama Public Service Commission
Gordon Persons
Mack Reatherly
M. J. Williams, Jr
Congress
George ,Andrews
Boozer Pitts
Auburn
Marion Rushton
Broughton Lamberth
Wireflass
Truman
County Board of Education
Houston County
Elton G. Collins
Burl H. Watford
James M Woodham
Alvin W. Gwaltney
Carl E. Seilert
EK. Hw.nooks Jones
A. A
New Orleans Cotton Prices and Futures Brief
New Orleans cotton market figures show May and July futures around 3670 to 3720, with October and December quotes near 3250 and 3180 respectively. Trading ranges and daily last prices indicate modest activity across May July October and December contracts.
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New Orleans
Obituary Notice for Laura Mae Miller Dated in Newton
Laura Mae Miller of 300 Railroad Ave died yesterday. Born in Dale County in 1903, she was a member of the Newton Methodist Church. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Ralph Newton of Birmingham, Mrs. Clarence Lund of Cole, Mrs. Earl J. McLendon of Dothan. three sons Arthur of Ph...is, Jack of Covington, Lewis of Dothan. five sisters and five grandchildren. Funeral at Johnson Funeral Home with Rev. A. D. Zbinden officiating. burial in the Newton Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Laura Mae Miller
Railroad Ave
Miller
Dale County
Newton Methodist
Ralph Newton
Birmin
Clarence Lund
Tk Cole
Earl J. McLend
Dothan
Arthur
Phis
Jack
Covington
Lewis
T. A
J. B
S. J. Holman
Otis Walker
Strickland
Tullis Casey
Huey Gibson
Houston Board approves relief work and ditch study
At a special meeting Houston County Board of Supervisors agreed to allow Army equipment to be used in the relief project in the county. US engineers will study the flooded area to see if a planned ditch route is the best option and may move equipment from Jackson County if needed. The board also granted Charles Sealey permission to level the Sealey Springs hotel site near Tonwood in exchange for payment.
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Houston County
Board of Rev
Son
U. S Engir
Ton County
Jackson County
Charles Sealey
Sealey Springs
Tonwood
Sealey
Spark seeks re election with four opponents in Senate race
U S Senator John Spark faces four challengers led by Philp J Hamm and Ki Folsom backers in a contest centered on the Recovery Plan. Spark supports the plan while Folsom attacks its overseas costs. Voters will also choose a national committeeman, Public Service Commission president, five circuit judges, and a solicitor. Local contests include county offices. Hamm and Folsom rail against the plan and power concentration in Washington. The governor touts plans to campaign nationally and mentions lifting federal income taxes for families earning under 3000.
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Folsom
Hamme
Washington
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