Fire guts Cherry Food Store and Dowling Motors in town
Fire at 36 N Fowler St devastates the ALUSEN HERRING reported Cherry Food Store and Lex Dowling Motors Inc. destroying stock and equipment. Firefighters battled a fast spreading blaze that caused roof collapses and threatened nearby homes and a motorcycle shop before control was reached about an hour and a half after 9 15 p m.
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Alusen Herring
Calet
Floyd Harris
A. Cherry Food
N. Fowler St
Lex Dowling Motors,Inc
N. Foster
Grocery and Motor Company
Dowling
Kroc Dry
Motor Company
N. Foster St
Pany
Cherry
Harrix
the Motor Company
Temporary Bailey Bridge Arrives To Span Pea River
A 200 foot Bailey Bridge purchased by Alabama arrives in Geneva to restore traffic on the Geneva Westville highway after a condemned wooden bridge collapsed on April 18, killing two men. State Highway Department crews begin pilings, while Fort Benning engineers and convict labor install the structure, work expected to take three to four days with the bridge ready by week’s end.
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Geneva
State of
Alabama
Geneva Westville
State Highway Department
Corps
Ft. Benning
Highway Department
Geneve
Government Proposes $5.14 Pay Raise For Phone Workers
Government conciliators proposed a 5.14 weekly wage rise to settle the 27 day nationwide telephone strike. AT&T rejected the offer as unacceptable while unions and managers agreed to secrecy and to reconvene for further talks with the conciliators. The proposed rise includes fringe benefits that could lift the weekly total to about 5.63, otherwise 4.50 without them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BALKS
Washington
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Southern Bell Offers Weekly Raise Against Unions Rejection
ATLANTA AB report: Southern Bell proposed weekly wage increases of 1 to 3 dollars for six striking workers, while the Southern Federation of Telephone Workers rejected the offer. Company officials said unions demanded about 11 dollars per week with pensions and shorter hours, claiming the cost would exceed 18 dollars per employee. Union leaders argued higher offers had been made elsewhere and the latest proposal was insufficient.
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Ate
Cate
American | Telephone & Telegraph Co
American Union of Telephone
Long Lines
National Federation of Telephone | Workers
George
Dring
At&t
Henry Mayer
Jong Lines
Mayer
John J. Moran
Long Annex Union
Margolis
Manno
Atlanta
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Southern Federation of Telephone Workers
J Company
Tomers
Istie
Dumie
de Jared
Tweedy
Southern Federation of ‘Yte Vphone
Second Meeting Set On Civil Service Bill
State Senator W G Hardwick Rep W D Malone and City Commission members set a second meeting for tomorrow morning to finalize discussion of the civil service system law for city employees. A 9 a m time was suggested. Hardwick may be out tomorrow afternoon as talks continue over whether department heads should be included or excluded from civil service.
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W.G. Hardwick
W. D. Malone
Tommorrow
Clyde Coe
Hardwick
Rep
Malone
Civil Service
Steve
Burglar Steals Library Screwdriver After Break-In
A burglar went to a lot of trouble Friday night at Bousten Memorial Library on West Trey Street to steal a screwdriver. Police noted the interior was damaged but nothing else appeared missing. The thief exited via the same route.
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Bousten Memorial Library
Trey Street
Child Slightly Hurt When Struck By Car
City police reported a traffic accident on 4203 W Washington St Tuesday afternoon. Three year old Mary Flo Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs H S Smith of 1009 K Savannah St, received minor injuries after being struck by a car driven by Irby Sewell of 208 W Lafayette St Cobyn in front of Brand on Washington Street. She was treated at a hospital and dismissed.
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Washington, St
Mary Flo Smith
H. 2. Smith
Savannah St
Wes
Irby Sewell
Lafayette St
Cobyn
Brandon Washington Atreet
Fothan
Special Session of Legislature May Be Illegal
Governor James E. Folsom faced a constitutional doubt over calling an emergency session during a legislative recess. A Senate House advisory opinion was expected after officials debated legality, with discussion of an extraordinary session for Thursday to consider amendments affecting school teachers, pensions, and the budget.
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Rex Thomark Montgomery
API
James FE. Folsom
Alabama
Senate Aid House
Dera
State Supreme County
Folsamind
Mike
Manduners
Nalcher
Legistates
Falauma Kumnett
Legiale
Senate
House
Capitol
Toru
Three-Way Crash Injures Fifteen People
A three car collision at Meret Lake Bridge near Marlaruia on Thursday night injured fifteen. J D Turvin of Quincy Florida and Preston Varvin were jailed on drunken driving counts. Victims include Hyrola Willie and Mrs Annie Lucy Wola of Greenwood, who were en route to a church gathering from Blounstown.
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Maniarna Adolia
Fen Young
Lake Bridge
Jase Waa
Marlaruia
Ofheers
J. D
Preston Varvin
Quincy
Fla
Cassidy
J. D. Turvin
Crs
Turvin
Sted
Hyrola Willie
Annie Lucy Wola
Gresnwood
Crcuit
Aibdien
Mehodiat
No Dead Or Injured Found After Battle
Fort Snavennwortil Kans where U S Army reports a riot at cell block No 6 left no dead or wounded after rebels surrendered. Earlier clashes left one prisoner dead and eight injured. White prisoners capitulated after extended standoff with guards. All inmates then housed and food rations restored as investigation begins.
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Byo. B. Lloyd, JR
Fort Snavenwortil Kans
Col. Grieme Parks
U. 8
Ine Ware
Parks
Negea
Belelon
Jan Capitulas
Mad
Thester
Port
Wholesalers Push Price Cut Drive Amid Wage Concerns
The National Association of Wholesalers launches a price reduction campaign urged by President Katoting and endorsed by Truman. They warn worker wage demands threaten layoffs and ask retailers to roll back prices to sustain distribution, production, and profits while maintaining operation levels.
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Washington
National Association of White
Willy Drea
Truman
Renin A& Eapy
Mr “Tramian
Kbd
Koladny
Transam
Qatar
Bouninne
Waise
Kole
Anya Ewe
U. S
Chamber of Comeres
School Bus and Truck Crash Near Inter Star Streets
A bus and a truck collided Friday afternoon at the inter star at Hiaiaton end XNI Streets. Police reported one person injured and damage to both vehicles was not heavy. Names and exact details were unclear in the damaged OCR.
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Vatvad
Inter Star
Hiaiaton
Willan
Oxcar
Mevner
Dothan Hosiery Mill Plans Consolidation
NEW YORK announces plans to consolidate Dothan Hosiery Mill with Burlington Mills Corp. May and Spencer Love preside over the merger talks, with exchange proposals and bond arrangements under discussion. Names of involved companies and executives are cited amid details of the transaction.
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Dothan Hosiery Mill
New York
Aly
Conadlite
May
Kien
Kater
Burtington
Harlington Mills Corp
Bonda of
Thom
Karner
Spencer Love
Butlingten
Atari
Nhin
Alt
Grabur
Mille
Tersureton
B.C
Sid Kanag Malle
Burlington
Vance Kaniting
Kertgergyilie
Moe
Tae
Stalin Says Cold War May Harm But Cooperation Possible
Stalin told Harold Stassen that Soviet and American systems can coexist if there is will to cooperate. He forecast international control of atomic energy and warned against propaganda. The interview touched on peaceful atomic use and the need to address food and raw material shortages in Europe as the US and USSR seek common ground.
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Washington
Generalitesimo Stal
Harold K. Stassen
United States
Russia
Stalin
Staessen
Minnesota
Moscow
Forme Minster
Molotov
Europe
Canada
Moxico
Japan
Germany
South America
Stacsen
U.S
G Farben Men Held War Criminals Trial Update
In Germany 24 officials tied to the giant Farb en Farben group face war crimes charges for labor abuses and plunder as U S prosecutors led by Brig Gen Telford Taylor push forward in a high profile case. Indicted are Marl Krineh and Georg von Schnitrter among others as the trial progresses toward next month with details continuing on page two.
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Germany
Crimas
1. G. Farben
Murice eMlel
United States
Terbunink
Telford Taylor
Marl Krineh
Farben Supervisory Board
Eletthamn
Athens
Hiller
General Tylor
Kendrich Fitek
Eteel Pura
Girl's Nose Is Sewed Back After Cutting Incident
In Inglewood a sophomore girl had her nose cut off and sewn back in place after an assault. Deputies traced the clue to the highway scene, where the nose was found amid roadside weeds and later reattached at the hospital. Doctors reported the nose in position and circulation returning, with cautious optimism from Katharine.
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Nos Angeles
Butte
Yvolene Brooks
Aheritfs
Tun
Inglewood High School
Ahr
Horpital
Iavk
Tie Wein Nose
Walt
Kathar
Labor bill veto seen as House passes it
AP reporting from Washington notes President Truman signaled a veto of the labor bill approved by the House while leaving room for possible approval of a revised version in conference. Senate Democratic leaders hope to modify coercion provisions. Taft pushes for stronger protections.
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Jack Bell Washington
Truman
House
Senate
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
Ohio
How Many Dollars in Million Bank To Let Folks See
Bank of Gere announces a public exhibition in Atlanta detailing the concept of a million dollars. The event, tied to a national education push, will feature demonstrations and insights from executive leadership.
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Atlanta
Tee
Bank of Gere
Desmeta Loate Sewdey
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Dowling Motors
Charles H. Herrold Washington
LLP
American
Qe of
Telephone Workers
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Southern Bell
Qos Nan
Tey Wan HP
Juseph Stalin
Mianichi
Ruth
Danny Willams
Jackson
Miss
Danny Hos
Jhakson
G. Farben
Hare
Aponaoing
Millee
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