Southerland rites set for Mrs J T Southerland
Funeral services for Mrs. J T Southerland seventy of Ryan at Blackshear Church today at 2 pm with Elder S W Exavridge officiating. Burial at Poplar Springs with Wilson in charge. She is survived by five sons R H Southerland Mobile T W Southerland Headland route three R Southerland Norfolk Va W E and A Y Southerland Dothan. three daughters Mrs C A Baxter Orlando Fla Mrs Eri S ok Dothan and Mrs Peyton ty Richards Piichard. three brothers L Culpepper Chipley A 5 Pepper Dallas and C P Culpepper Midland City. and three ais-
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J. Therland
Ome
South Appletree St
Blackshearer
S. W. Exavridge
Dex
Poplar Springs
I.d Wilson
Southerland
Ryan
Little Vineteh
R. Hetherland
Mobile
T. W. Sottland
Headland
R. Southerland
Norfolk
W. E
A. Y. Southern
Dothan
C. A. Baxter
Land
Fla
Eri
S. Ok
Peyton
Piichard
L. Culpepper
Chipley
A. 5. Pepper
Dallas
C.P. Culper
Midland City
Mrs. C. L. Jackson Dies Here Saturday
Mrs. C L Jackson aged centy nine died at 106 East Washington Street Saturday morning after months of illness. Funeral service at 3 p m at her home with Dr Henry A Parker and Dr E A Childs officiating. Burial in City cemetery Ward Wilson directing. She was longtime Dotham resident and active First Baptist Gyne member born in Fortunes Georgia. Survived by son C E Jackson of Chattahoochee Florida, three daughters Mrs A Lewis of Dothan, Mrs J L Strickland of Montgomery, Mrs W R Miller of Birmingham, five grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers listed. Honorary pallbearers from T E L Sunday School Class of HMrat Baptist Church.
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C. L. Jackson
East Washalington St
Henry .A. Parker
E. A. Childs T
Ward-Wilson
First Baptist Gyne
Fortunes
C.E. Jackson
Chattahoochde
Fla
A. Lewis
Dothan
J. L. Strickland
Montgomery
W. R. Miller
Birmingham
Wage talks stall as strike drags on negotiations
Union official faults wage offers after four weeks of strike. Company spokesman says $1.32 and $3 a week offers not broken down by region or position. Both sides suspend talks but study problem. neither side sees agreement yet, though gaps not as wide as figures suggest.
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F Hg
Obituary Fragments Outline Family Notice Near Abbeville
A fragmented obituary lists survivors including Mrs J H Herring of Abbevale and Mrs A E Langford of Montgomery along with Mrs B S Hatfield of Headland. The text mentions 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren and names active pallbearers Murray Southerland James Nall and others alongside honorary pallbearers including Allen P Curry G Ri Barber and more.
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H. A. Forrester
John Bucshall
Mose Harper
Guy Roland
Prices and policy debates on inflation and business power
The Nations Association of Home Builders defends builders against criticism for high costs. The Chamber of Commerce notes that moral suasion to lower industrial prices lacks full explanation. President Truman cites moral suasion as a tool to reduce prices. The committee argues that in a competitive system only producer cartels can halt price declines, a move they deem undesirable. It rejects blaming businessmen as the sole cause of current price levels.
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The
Nations Association of Home Builders
Tgmemeberg
Chamber of Commerce
Truman
Special session aims to add welfare and education in tax amendment
Lawmakers moved to consider a constitutional amendment to provide revenue for three main goals: boosting average teacher salaries to about 1600 annually and funding a nine month school term. The 97 to 16 vote produced no concrete plan and avoided welfare references though advocates pressed the issue.
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Pension Association
Fulham
Clarence Inter
Senate
W.M. Beck
Folsom
Wresm
Tay
Teachig Jewel
Fayette County
Montgomery
Taft predicts two-thirds vote for passage despite amendments
A reporter quotes Taft saying the two-thirds margin for passage can be rallied despite two amendments likely drawing less support. He notes a possible 10 vote drop on the amendments but expects the final tally to rise, while Ellender Clay backs the bill and warns more votes against the amendments as the measure moves toward a veto showdown.
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Taft
Sputor Ellender Clay
Senatora Tat
Byrd D-Vio
Ellfender
Ellender
Folsom to Deliver Message in Person at Opening Session
Montgomery Alabama. Gov James E Folsom will deliver his State of the State message in person at the opening session of the new term Tuesday at noon. The executive message, likely to be read by Senate and House clerks, is expected to be delivered Wednesday.
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Senate
Cpuuse
Fire creates hazard as crowd approaches building ruins
Report notes people gathered near a burning building before flames were fully extinguished. Several individuals neared the storefronts and attempted entry, despite warnings about collapsing timbers and ongoing danger from the blaze.
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Grinen
Franklin Led U S Postal Service as First Post Chief
A historical note recalls Benjamin Franklin as the first head of the U S Postal Service. It mentions Britain’s 1939 farming dominance as the era’s largest industry and a whimsical misphrase about food and materials.
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Ein Cekes
Tugaries
Benjaurain Franklin
U. S. Postal Service
Britain
Ellender Warns Of Amendments Narrowing Support
Ellender argued that each sharpened amendment added to the bill would further shrink support and make passage harder. He claimed the proposed changes would alienate a broad and growing coalition, complicating the effort to move the measure forward.
WAGF Authorized To Increase Power
The Federal Communications Commission has authorized WAGF to boost transmitter power from 250 watts to 1,000 watts. With unlimited broadcast time at the higher strength, the Dothan Broadcasting Co. expects a three to fourfold range increase and plans 1,000 watt transmissions once equipment is available. The power‑increase application was filed in September.
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WAGF
Federal Communications Commission
Julian Smith
Dothan Broadcasting Co
Tennis teams enter ninth annual Southeastern Conference tournament
In New Orleans five University net teams yesterday entered the ninth annual Southeastern Conference tennis tournament to be held here on May 10.
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New Orleans
University Net
Sunbath Timing and Health Cautions Note
The article lists optimal sunbath periods from dawn to 9 am and 4 pm to sundown. It warns that poor eyesight may trigger headaches nervousness and stomach problems.
Captain Krause attends Army recruit conference
Captain John J. Krause of the local Army Recruiting Station is in Fort McPherson Georgia attending a Third Army recruiting conference. The two day event will outline plans for an extensive recruiting drive for fiscal year 1948. About 150 officers and enlisted men from the Birmingham tri state district are attending.
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John J. Krause
Army
Fort McPherson
Birmingham Tri-State District
Geneva County Eyes New Bridge Over Pea River
By May 7 officials aim to finalize a contract by May 23 for a bridge over the Pea River at a cost of $260,000 funded by State and Federal sources. A temporary church school serves river children who previously crossed by bus to Geneva schools. Efforts to replace the Stephen’s Ferry bridge near Samson await state action.
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Geneva
P. C. Black
Stephen’s Ferry
Samson
Rioting Prisoners Sabotage Barracks In Midday clash
White inmates at a Tennessee barracks refused meals after a segregation dispute in the mess hall. Guards moved to break up the riot as prisoners roamed upper levels, barricaded doors, and injured one man, Dewey D Osborne, who died next morning amid disciplinary tensions.
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Downs
Dewey D. Osborne
Mountain City
Tenn
Osborne
Parks
Waco
Tex
No. 6 Wing
No. 7 Wing
Colonel Downs
Feneral Hell
Chinese influence on pasta origins sparks debate
The claim that Chinese cooks used spaghetti and macaroni before Italians circulates in historical discussions. Researchers note limited evidence and emphasize the need for concrete sources to confirm early pasta traditions in East Asia versus Italy.
War crimes indictments target Farben leaders and German firms
U.S. prosecutors plan charges against ten high ranking war crimes defendants. Officials from Krupp munitions, Hermann Goering Werke, and Dresdner Bank face similar indictments. Target date for drafting all German war crime indictments is July 1, with bulk trials hoped by November and all by February. Farben previously controlled 500 German firms and over 500 abroad, using cartels for propaganda espionage and fifth column activities to hinder U.S. war aid before Pearl Harbor.
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Krupp
Hermann Goering Werke
Dresdener Bank
Taylor
Farben Combine
Germany
Farben
United States
Pear Harbor
How to Take a Letter Boston
Dr Louis A Rice lists essentials for an ideal secretary including brains personality and technique. He advises against wearing sweaters and glamorizing jewelry though modest jewelry is acceptable.
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Boston
Louis A. Rice
Packard School of New York
Army recruiting letters go to local high schools
The United States Army will contact high schools to enlist graduates. Capt. J. J. Krause of the Dothan station said about 300 letters have been sent to graduating students in the district. May is the target month to reach all local schools, with numerous inquiries and 25 men ready to leave immediately after graduation.
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United States Army Wing Service
R Army
J. J. Krause
Dothan
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