House Moves To Extend Draft Two More Years
Washington AP The House Armed Services Committee voted 81 to 8 to extend the Military draft for two years beyond June 24. The bill would suspend automatic inductions during a national emergency, require men aged 18 to 26 to register and be examined, and authorize active duty for reserves after an emergency declaration. The panel heard testimony from Defense Secretary Johnson, Army Secretary Pace, George Kennan, and the Joint Chiefs.
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Half Year Revenue Rise Shown by City Tabulation
A six month financial report reveals city revenues up by about $100,000 from water and power operations. Net general fund income increases reflect higher utility taxes and license revenue while costs to consumers rise, with total assets and liabilities indicating ongoing fiscal pressure.
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Public Health and Sanitation
Californian Cleared Of Narcotics Count
Betty Ross former girlfriend of actor George Raft was cleared of narcotics charges. The case against Ross's teammate Norma Jasper was dropped after the trial faced delays and misstatements. Lefty Rawson dismissed the charges against Mb Ross yesterday.
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George Raft
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Truman Says Pepper Win Won’t End Fair Deal Plans
President Truman said the Florida Democratic primary defeat of Senator Claude Pepper did not derail the Administration’s fair deal. He noted Florida’s result reflected local issues not connected to national policy. Analysts weighed implications for party unity and future campaigns as leaders commented on the groundswell around Smathers’ victory.
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Associated Press
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McCarthy Hurls New Spy Charges
Senator McCarthy held a news conference alleging that State Department workers and others connected to the America magnate ring aided in gathering and shipping secrets to Russia in 1945. He asserted witnesses would testify about espionage links and Soviet involvement, while prosecutors questioned individuals in closed sessions.
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Ruanuel Sigurd Larsen
Date Department
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McCarny
Charsynan Tydinga
Senate
House Group Refuses To Cut Liquor Tax
The House Ways and Means Committee voted against all motions to ease liquor taxes. Proposals to cut the whiskey tax from 4 to 4.4 per gallon and to reduce beer tax by 50 cents a barrel were rejected, preserving revenue. No wine tax cut was considered.
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Enterprise Woman Honored At Meeting
A Birmingham AP report notes Mrs J Fak of Enterprise honored during a meeting of the Federation of Women's Club memoirs. She is praised as a civic-minded mother of three who serves as church and community leader and editorial contributor for local papers.
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PROGRAM AIMED AT PEACE Official Declares U S Already Under Attack
U S Undersecretary Dan A Kimball told California Institute of Technology associates that the United States faces armed pressure from communism with major forces of arms attacking American servicemen in China and alleged propaganda barrages in Germany. He warned the Kremlin regime seeks to down communist rule and urged readiness to disarm if necessary.
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Los Angeles
Ips Navy
Dan A. Kimball
Kimball
California
Kremlin
China
Germany
Russ Kimbhalt
Undecided Third District races and state committee balance
Unofficial returns show close races in the Third District as Loyalists and States' Rights contenders vie for influence. Reported boxes from multiple towns list candidates and vote totals, with margins tight and results incomplete. The Whard District mirrors statewide contention for eight of seventy two committee seats, with final results pending on the official canvass.
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Touston
Henry
Bollerye
West End
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Geneva
Goudy
Coney
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Boswell
Gone
Covington
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Samson
Glen Hawkins
Heashind
Lawrence Oakli Dowlany
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Grover Ray
Headland
Jide Hudgens
Davie
Auburn
Hien
Balin
Gellughes
Gurieva
Mone
Gus Lirean
London
Pehirie Ingside
Bouston
Bardon
Tae Archet
Mauboy Cumney
Lee
Russell
Macon
Enumeration Day Proclaimed by City Mayor
Friday declared Enumeration Day in Dothan as city officials urge public help in counting every resident. Census head John Rush asked anyone not yet visited by an enumerator to call the census office with phone numbers 27425 and 27120. The effort aims to tally the population around 22,000 to determine federal funds and future revenue sharing for the next decade.
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Tamerron
John L' Adkins
Dotan
John Rush
Censis
Dothan
Wilfes
Cuport
Mamnor
Aidrose
Tse
Sean
Mager
Ared Farm
Florida Guardsmen launch recruit drive to 400 by June
Florida National Guard units open recruiting push inviting new members. Maj. Gen. Mark W. Lance says the goal is at least 400 additional recruits by June 1 and to build Florida units to 6224 men and officers by June 20.
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Florida National Guard Unis
Mark W. Lance
Florida
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Chrysler Strike Accord Reached in Major Auto Lockout
DETROIT AP The long Chrysler strike, among the most costly in auto history, ended as the union and company announced a new contract at 6:28 p.m. Workers across Chrysler plants will return to work by Monday. About 50 000 idled workers in Superior plants will resume, with aims to hit full capacity within two weeks. The agreement grants pension and hospital benefits gains totaling about 1 cent an hour, plus increased federal social security coverage for those with 25 years service. The contract requires formal local union approval before strikers are recalled.
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Runoff Indicated in Two Jackson County Races
Special notes from Marianna report runoff indications in two Jackson County Commission races after complete but unofficial primary returns. District Two candidates Addison Coghurn and M L Morrin led, while O J Peacock and Richy Bradley would contest the office. District Four leaders were O L Peacock and Sparglor McMillian. County Attorney Clyde E Maybail retained his post by a clear majority.
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Jackson County Commission
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Runett
Bettween
Addison Coghurn
M.L. Morrin
O. J. Peacock
Richy Bradley
Sparglor’ McMillian
Kirby Bradley
White Cay Michels Tor
Will C. Deter
Miller Stephens
MacArthur Rebukes Claims Of Russians
Tokyo reports General Douglas MacArthur sharply rejected Russian claims that U S occupancy policies are violated. He described the protest as provocative impertinence and defended continued American and British bases in Japan under Allied supervision and demilitarization orders.
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Kiting Derevyanka
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United States
Derevyanko
Far Eastern Commission
Racing News Take High In Thousands Bared At Inquiry
Two Kansas City witnesses told the Senate commerce subcommittee their racing news business grossed about 40 000 dollars annually from a 7 500 dollar investment but refused to answer questions about Kansas City’s 34 500 000 dollar a year gambling racket. They said they might incriminate themselves and testified about Standard News Service run by the late mobster Gargotte. A crime investigation committee will probe organized gambling and crime in a separate inquiry led by Kefauver, with Barkley naming investigators soon.
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Wasiington
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Asadeney
Charles Gargotte
Senate Commerce
Leavn Aoour
Senate
Barkley
Kefauver
D-Teun
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Judge Medina Receives Citizenship Medal in VFW Ceremony
Federal Judge Harold Medina who presided over the trial of American Communist leaders today received the Veterans of Foreign Wars gold citizenship medal in New York. Clyde A. Lewis commander in chief of the VFW presented the award citing Medina's commendable record as a lawyer and federal judge. The medal is the highest honor authorized by the VFW.
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Veterans of Foreign Ware
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Greyhound Drivers Leave Buses On Routes Amid Walkout
Greyhound bus drivers on the Dothan to Birmingham Montgomery and other routes left their buses today. A terminal spokesman declined to call it a strike while noting no official notice was filed. Vehicles were not operating on these routes and passengers faced delays at terminals.
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Birmingham
Montgomery
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Jacksonville
James Drake
Associated Press
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Nashville, Tenn
Northern Ireland Leader Pledges Backing to U S and Britain
Sir Basil Brooke of Northern Ireland told an Irish American group in Chicago that Western nations would rely on him and his people if war erupts again. He praised Ulster society members as true citizens of the U S and contrasted them with migrants who did not help the nation.
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Bett Brooke
Northern Ireland
United States
Great Britain
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Eric
Edward Dorman O'Gowan
Basil Brooke
Ulster Irish Liberty Legion
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Democrats Hold Edge in Alabama Primary Fight
In Birmingham ap coverage shows regular Democrats gaining ground in Alabama's Democratic primary. With about 30 percent of precincts reported, regulars lead on the State Democratic Executive Committee and foresee potential runoffs on May 9. The contest pits party regulars against States’ Rights factions over control of the state party machinery and stance on Truman civil rights policies.
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Mercer Bailet
Birmingham
Albania
Mattone
Democratic Executive Committee
H. Blates
Weil
Tister Aull
Lawrence McNeil
Birmingtan
Hill
Mc Neil
John
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Truman
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Alto Lee Appointed To School Board Vacancy
Alto V. Lee was appointed to a vacancy on the City Board of Education during a City Commission session that adjourned from Monday. Mayor John Adkins said he will accept the appointment, as Lee also serves on the Recreation Board. The meeting also approved a one year lease renewal for the Civil Aeronautics Authority portion of Municipal Airport administration building at $5 monthly and radio equipment provisions.
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Churchill's Daughter To Appear In MGM Musical
Mise Churchill will star as a romantic lead in a Technicolor musical by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The contract covers an option for future MGM pictures made by Mise Churchill either there or in England.
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