Alabama Governor Seeks $55 Million in New Taxes in Budget
Gov. James E. Folsom asked the Alabama Legislature to raise 355,000,000 in new taxes and an 80,000,000 highway bond issue funded by a penny rise in the state gasoline tax. He urged a bold program to boost living standards, detailing revisions to sales and income taxes, utility taxes, and new charges on soft drinks, real estate brokers, and mineral severance. He also sought pensions, hospital construction, teacher raises, poll tax repeal, and election-law revisions.
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Folsom
Alabama
Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Reds Asked To Lift Blockade Monday
LOEDON UP reports Western powers urged Russia to lift the Berlin blockade next Monday in exchange for a Foreign Ministers Council meeting on May 23. Diplomats say timing for a June council meet may be preferred, as East West talks reach a critical stage on Berlin and German issues. simultaneity of lifting blockades discussed, with no final agreement.
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Loedon
Russia
Berlin
Bradley urges swift approval of Atlantic Pact and arms plan
Gen Omar Bradley, Army chief of staff, urged rapid Senate approval of the North Atlantic Pact and the arms for Europe program. He said the defense accord would place Western Europe’s frontiers in the heart of hope and prevent a repetition of past occupiers. He noted pact nations must stand ready to defend their homes, with U.S. support, as any aggression threatens all.
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Washington
Omar N. Bradley
Bradley
Europe
U 5
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Western
Lippy Reinstated As Manager Of New York Giants
Cincinnati AP report says Durocher, manager of the New York Giants, was reinstated today after Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler found no evidence to support a charge that he assaulted a New York fan. He may rejoin his team tomorrow.
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Cincinnati
Durocher
New York Giants
A. B. Chandler
Fred Boysen
New York
Giants
Beer Can Opener Saves Wife in Iron Lung Rescue
In Ithaca New York a polio-stricken mother, Shirley Palmer, 27, traveled cross country and entered Memorial Hospital after an iron lung failed. Her husband, war pilot Bob Palmer, manually operated the lung pump for more than 10 hours using a beer can opener as a handle when the electric motor burned out, keeping her alive until a replacement pump arrived. The drama unfolded east of Cheyenne and North Platte as crews arranged a fresh unit from Omaha. Palmer faced a grueling ordeal to save her life.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Union Pacific Flyer
Shirley Palmer
Palmer
Cheyenne
North Platte
Neb
Teres
North ‘Platte
Omaha
Palmers
Communists Claim Victories Near Shanghai
The Peiping Communist radio said Red troops captured Kwangteh between Wuhu and Hangchow and claimed victory on the borders of Kiwangsu Anhwei and Chekiang. It said 2,400 Nationalists were taken, and Tatung near Peiping was also captured. Unconfirmed by other sources, telephone lines to Hangchow were reported out of order.
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Shanghai
Kwangteh
Wuhu
Hangchow
Peiping
Kiwangsu-Anhwei
Chekiang
Here
Tatung
Yangtze
Tsingtao
U. S
Treatment ban on peanut seed wonder caused by Georgia growers
Agriculture Commissioner Tom Linder banned further sale of a seed treatment after a Senate hearing in Atlanta. Georgia farmers and seed dealers claimed the wettable spergon treatment ruined many seeds, yielding little to no plants. U S Rubber and others will study the issue before any further action. The South Georgia peanut crop, a major economic sector, faced losses estimated by dealers at up to 30 percent of crops treated.
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Atlanta
Tom Linder
Linder
Senate
South Georgia
U. S. Rubber Company
Manacturer
Urbua 4
Andalusia Man Faces Murder Charge
In Andalusia a man identified as Ker vin, reportedly shot and killed his brother in law Cosby Berry. The sheriff quoted Ker vin claiming self defense after Berry attacked him with a knife, with no prior trouble between them. The fatal confrontation followed an argument.
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Andalusia
Bridge
Kervin
Inlaw
Cosby Berry
Berry
Coe
Film Group Arrives Here For Gregory Peck Movie Shoot
A large film crew visits Dothan to shoot scenes for Gregory Peck's twelve O Clock High at Napier Field and Camp Rucker. About 18 cast and crew members arrive, with Peck possibly joining. others stay at Ozark and Houston hotels. Shooting runs through Friday, with units from Eglin Field arriving earlier and guards restricting access to the Rucker site. The Eighth Air Force WWII story centers on B-17s and aerial missions in Europe.
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Gregory Peck
Wiregrass
Dothan
Napier Field
Camp Rucker
Hollywood
Houston Hotel
Ozark
Napier
Peck
I’ean Jagg2
Hugh Marlowe
Paul Stewart
Gary Merrill
Robert Patton
Henry King
Eglin Field
Fla
Ruder
Public Information Office
John de Russey
U.S. Air Forces
Rucker
Beirie Lay, Jr
Sy Sartlett
Eglin Field Information Office
Eighth Air Force
England
Europe
Ingrid Bergman Designs for Happy Living in Stromboli
Rome AP reports Ingrid Bergman seeks happiness in Stromboli as rumors swirl about a romance with director Roberto Rossellini. The star faces possible divorce from husband Peter Lindström as details emerge from interviews and press clippings.
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Ingrid Hunts
Stromboli
Rome
Ingrid Bergman
Sunny Shore
Eappy Living
Hollywood
Robert
Rossebini
Thalye
Peter Aro’ Lindstern
Bilt
Robert Conway
New York Daily News
Miss Bergman
Rossellini
Conway
Iogrid
Dr. Lindstrom
Conny
Daniels To Talk With Johnson On Taking Navy Post
Jonathan Daniels editor of the Raleigh News and Observer who has been offered the job of Navy Secretary will visit Washington to confer with Defense Secretary Johnson before deciding. Sources say Daniels wants to align his views with Johnson and ensure navy policies match. President Truman has proposed hiring Daniels for the post.
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Washington
Jonathan Daniels
Raleigh News and Observer
Navy
Defense
Lewis Johnson
Truman
Sullivas
Daniels
Johnson
City Sets To Let Power Contract In 75000 Bid
City Commission announced a 75000 contract to overhaul the electric distribution system. G. T. Key Electric Co. of Montgomery won the bid and officials studied terms with the city attorney. The project shifts from Delta to Wye, raises conductor voltage from 2400 to 4160, and aims to reduce outages and voltage trouble amid rising load. The board also annexed Pinecrest subdivision and approved a Napier Field well pump replacement, levied a 0.5% property tax, opened bids for a city truck, and ordered a street lamp installed at Pontiac Burdeshaw intersection.
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City Commission
Jim Brennan
G. T. Key Electric Company
Montgomery
Wegon
Pinecrest
F. L. Gaines
Floyd Marsh
Napier Field
Marsh
Solomon Motor Company
Pontiac-Burdeshaw Street
Atlanta Councilmen Outlaw Masks of Klan in Public
Atlanta City Council unanimously outlawed wearing masks in public with holidays as exceptions. The ordinance proposed by Councilman Archie Lindsey imposes 30 days in jail and a $200 fine for violations. A Klan hood emblem appeared on Lindsey's porch before the vote, prompting safety concerns and a call to ban unmasked Klan activity.
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Atlanta
Ku Klux Klan
Hallowe'en
Archie Lindsey
Lindsey
House Democrats Split Three Ways On Labor Action
Washington Democrats divided into three factions over labor reform. Rep Augusta Kelley denounced a last minute compromise to repeal Taft Hartley and restore Wagner act elements, objecting to injunctions on strikes. Speaker Rayburn backed the compromise while conservatives allied with Republicans on the Wood bill to repeal Taft Hartley. The three bills battled for floor votes as of midafternoon.
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George E. Reedy, Jr
Washington
House
Augustine B. Kelley
D-Pa
Administration
Kelley
Sam Rayburn
Hugo S. Sims
DSC
Second Rookie Bill Bribe Case In Hands Of Florida Police
In Tallahassee the Florida Legislature bribe case focuses on John Scrings a Leon County Democrat who surrendered at the sheriff s office and posted a 2000 bond. State Senator Alford testified for the warrant while State Attorney Hopkins and Sheriff Stoutamire questioned highway patrolmen about a $2000 bribe in 100 bills and a possible recording. The probe continues with a special grand jury consider ing a broader look at further bribe attempts as Hopkins vows thorough study.
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Tallahassee
Florida
John (Deacon) Scrings
Leon County
Democratic
James Wynn
State Senate
Sen
Co. L. Alford
Grand Ridge
William OD. Hopkins
Hopkins
Franc S Stoutamire
Alfoz
Scruggs
Highway Patrol
Iui
Ater
Sm the
Leon
Grand Jury
Scruges
Father Of Baseball DiMaggios Dies At 69
SAN FRANCISCO AP Joseph DiMaggio father of Joe and Vince DiMaggio died after a lengthy illness. Vince, not in the majors, is manager of the Pittsburg Calif club of the Far West League. Joe is with the New York Yankees and Dominic with the Boston Red Sox.
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San Francisco
Joseph DiMaggio
Joe Dominie
Vince DiMaggio
Vince
Pitts Surf
Calif
Joe
New York Yankees
Dominic
Boston Red Sox
Bootleg Reunion Ends With 452 Pints Seized
Oklahoma City report says Vice Squad officers stopped 51 year old Allison Shadrick near a steering wheel and found 452 pints of bootleg liquor in his possession. Officers Ray pPeddicord and Joe Birdwell questioned him about recent travels to California and the state’s dry laws.
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Oklahoma City
Ray pPeddicord
Joe Birdwell
Allison Shadrick
Allison
California
Shadrick
Governor Urges Aid For Negroes In Alabama
Governor James E. Folsom calls for a broad program to improve conditions for Negroes in Alabama at the 1949 legislative session. He urges higher appropriations for Negro colleges, repeal of the poll tax, broader voter qualifications, and more state parks for Negroes. He notes the state is 60 percent white and 40 percent Negro and says opportunities for Negroes must be strengthened for the total population, with later actions on Negro education anticipated. Page 4 mentions National Music Week.
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Soerce
House
Senate
U S Cold to Czech Credit Request
Washington reports a Czech appeal for U S aid to avert an economic pinch as part of settling American claims for private property nationalized by the Czech government since the 1948 coup. Prague asked credits of 50 million dollars or more and export controls to ease shipment pressure. U S officials indicated a cool, noncommittal response and the talks opened without a formal stance. The four man Creech delegation led by Vin Loebl returned to Prague.
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Washington
Czechoslovakia
U.S
United States
Chilly
Vin Loebl
Hee
Prague
New Rent Formula Hints At Increases But Lacks Amounts
Washington AP reports a federal plan for a new rent control yardstick, promising landlords a fair net operating income of 2 to 8 percent but giving no immediate figure on how much average rents will rise. The policy targets 14 million federally controlled dwellings and aims to distinguish small from large landlords, with adjustments up to 200 percent in some cases.
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Bill Ross
Washington
Congress
Iter Tighe Woods
Woods
DHL
Ge Terrent
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Houston County
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WEEE
George Whittington
City
Florida Police
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