Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Grand jury opens spring term
The Houston County grand jury for the spring term of Circuit Court convened with about 0 cases on the docket. Officials predicted completion by tomorrow or Friday. A Bethlehem Church cemetery workday near Malvern is set for Thursday per Mrs. L. J. Paulk. Aerial gunners may reenlist in Air Forces combat groups up to sergeant based on service length. Maj. Oscar Byrd succeeds Maj. Charles R. Phillips as commanding officer of the Montgomery district. Phillips transfers to Randolph Field, Texas for instruction duties.
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Houston County Grand Jury
Air Forces
Oscar Byrd
Charles R. Phillips
Montgomery
Alabama election results show varied gains across districts
The list records vote tallies for multiple Alabama candidates in a wide range of races. Notable figures include Sen Lister Hill with 54 624 votes and Tom Abernethy 47 652 for Presidential Elector, while congressional totals span districts from Boykin in the First to Battle in the Ninth, with various contenders and box counts noted.
Jacksonville veterans vie as primary rivals in Florida race
War veteran and former legislator 17 leads incumbent Emory Hi. Price by a slim margin in Jacksonville. Syd Herlong of Tavares holds nomination edge in central Florida Fifth District over two opponents. Incumbent Rep. Joe Hendreicks of DeLand did not run. other candidates include John W. L. Hicks of Daytona Beach and Virgil Conner of DeLand.
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Emory Hi. Price
Jacksonville
Syd Herlong
Tavares
Florida
Rep
Joe Hendreicks
Deland
Horlong
John W. L. Hicks
Daytona Beach
Virgil Conner
Magnusen details of Washington visit discussed with the chief executive
Senator Warren Magnuson of Washington revealed first details of an upcoming trip to Washington state. He discussed the plans for the visit with the chief executive, outlining anticipated meetings and objectives for the delegation.
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San Francisco
Washington State
Warren Magnusen
D-Wash
Program Revealed For Glee Club Here Tomorrow Evening
The glee club presents tomorrow night with Salutation by Gaines and Music by Barton Klein. Groups feature choral works from Mozart Arcangelsky Dagues and modern pieces. Male chorus performs When Day Is Done and Old Man Noah as sea chanty. Glee club solos include Christmassy tunes and Negro spirituals. Chorus of Seraphim from Paradise Lost by Dubois sung by a girls chorus. Final pieces include Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah.
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Muias le Merle Penn
Muse Inetty
Glee Club
Gaines
Barton Kiemin
Jesus
Mozart
Archangelsky
Dagues
Humperdinck
Franz
Peter de Rose
Sylvia
Speaks
Kutcher Scotson
Noah
Riegger
Jack Snell
Bobby Helms
Roy Morris Driggers
Joe Dean Schulman
Homer Meeks
George Vance
Wallace Scarborough
Charles Clearman
Jimmy Gamble
Moses
Seraphim
Dubois
Chrcus
June Conner
Anne Coller
Betty June Smith
Sally Ana Seaborn
Betty Lane Underwood
Eugenia Williams
Ann Whatley
Betty Johnson
Mary Francis Strickland
Handel
Livestock Prices and Receipts Across Southern Plants
Livestock arrivals totaled about 850 cattle 75 calves and 1550 hogs at seven plants in Albany Columbus Thomasville and Tifton Georgia Do than Alabama and Jacksonville and Tallahassee Florida Hog prices were mostly steady with monthly quotations for soft and semihard boxes. Prices varied by weight and type with barrows gilts and sows quoted across multiple weight ranges and regions. Slaughter cattle stockers and calves showed mixed moves with some declines and others steady serta notes on receipts and market tone.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Tifton
CIA
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery
State
Mkt News
Undefined Phrase Evolution From Copleranst Origin
A fragment discusses how the word Copleranst originally meant simple gen iavetapdion ont and now connotes apallis statetsaeat in prose or verse. The text notes linguistic shift and semantic broadening in usage.
Scion Proposes Marines as World Police Force
Washington lawmakers advocate using the U S Marines as part of a United Nations world police force. Mansfield cites Marines' diverse training and readiness, urging U S leadership to push revisions to the UN charter amid Latin American concerns.
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Scion
U. S
Washington
Reptee Mans
Monts Pre
United Nations
Rt Tee Inca
Mansfield
House Foreign Affairs Commettes
George C. Marshall
Warren R. Austin
US 5
U.N
Miansfield
Bogota
Colombia
Marine Corps
United States
County Judge May Leads In Chipley Primary Returns
unofficial returns from 21 of 22 precincts show County Judge Sem D. May reelected in the Democratic primary with 2785 votes. Opponents R B Holland 1332 and C O Mughison 922 trailed. Other races include Dan Brock failing to an absolute majority for sheriff with runoff possible against Dan Ferrier and Bodie Owen winning tax assessor.
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George Watts, Jr
T. M Weaver
J. C. Peel
9. C. Pennington
Bodie Owen
Fiverman
H. W. Varnum
R. B. Donaldson
New Yates
Eli J. Harrell
14Th Judicial Circuit
F. Clay Lewis, Jr
Thomas Sale
U N Moves Away From Palestine Partition Plan
In New York the United Nations veered from partitioning Palestine toward an emergency regime. A 12 nation committee was formed to draft a provisional government plan, with the Soviet bloc opposing US policy to maintain partition. The committee meets to decide open or closed session details as trustees discuss safeguarding Jerusalem.
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New York
United Manians
Palestine
Holy Land
Assembly
Soviet Union
Full Assembly
Upper Manhattan
Assem de O
Finshing Meadow Park
Dieputes
Trusteeship Council
Turbulent Senate Meeting Ends With Senator Arrest
A scuffle erupted between Senator Testdor and Policeman W W Cacey leading to the senator’s arrest. City Attorney TEL Hues argued the case involved no remaining ramifications beyond a dispute over passage strategy at a public meeting led by Taylor during a Southern Mafia Youth Congress event.
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Testdor
W.W. Cacey
City Attoney Tel Hues
Taylor
Oseeking
Tayior
Southern Mafia Youth Congress
Jeaive Balioa
Toomingsaa
Paige
Holmes County voters choose congressman and county officers
Holmes County residents cast ballots for governor and a full slate of county offices. Incumbent Bob Sikes led the fourth district race with 4 239 votes to 1 339 for John W Cole. Countywide results include multiple sheriff, clerk, treasurer, and commissioner races with various vote totals. runoff set for May 25.
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Bonifay
Fla
Holmes County
Bob Sikes
John W. Cole
Commander
Douglas
McDuffie
Padgett
Riddle
Grover Paul
R. W. Peppy
H. L. Stevenson
B. Helms
J. H. Little
C. L. Galloway
Alex Shepherd
W. E. Barefoot
J. J. Collins
Elien McDonald
J. C. Middlebrooks
W. E. Barrentine
Guy Johnson
W. L. Slay
Gordon Clemmons
W. R. Faircloth
H. G. Pennington
J. H. Padgett
W. C. Stanley
IT. O. Hyman
L. M. Thweatt
J. P. Bush
Cc. C. Marlow
P. HH. Owen
Fred Stripling
Jesse Pitts
W. 5. Worley
Jeff T. Tate
Polston
Jo TL. Clemmons
C. C. Roberts
Woodrow Covey
Monroe Slaughter
Pilot Club Installs Mrs. Garrett as Head in Dothan
The Dothan Pilot Club installed Mrs. Bondell Garrett as president for the coming year at ceremonies last night at the Houston Hotel. Officers include Miss Sara Abt and Mis dane Tranam as vice presidents, Miss Lucille Willis treasurer, Mrs. Anne Cooper recording secretary, and Miss Louelle O Neal corresponding secretary.
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Bondell Garrett
Dothan Pilot Club
Houston
Pilot Club
Garrett
Sara Abt
Mis Dane Tranam
Lucille Willis
Anne Cooper
Louelle O Neal
Essie Mae Smitherman
Tranum
Pilot International Code of Ethics
Miss Ab
County election results reveal Simmons, Sparkman lead votes
Detailed tabulations from Coffee, Dale and surrounding counties show Sparkman top in Senate and Carmichael leading in delegate at large. Lamberth edges Rushton for a seat. Goodwin tops presidential electors while Truman forces trail. Local races in Dale County show Head and Dykes prominent for education and runoffs possible.
Local election returns show countywide vote tallies and delays
In Houston County, Sparkman earned 1942 votes while Hamm had 695 and other candidates totaled small counts. The national committeeman race saw Marion Rush ton receive 998 against Brough ton Lamberth at 533. Gordon Fersons led for Public Service Commission president with 2081 to 83 and 92 for opponents. Third District delegate results favored L. A. Farmer 1492 and several others, with alternate delegate led by W Perry Calhoun 1543. Dothan's polling closed late with long lines and uneven rural turnout. total county votes reached 3161 in the hottest race, with overall turnout far below expectations.
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M. J. Willems, Jr
L. A. Farmer
F. C. Boswell
Waldo E. Ard
C. C Bush
H. R. Batchelor
L. H. Adams, Jr
John W. Gentry, Jr
W. Perry Calhoun
J. J. Rodgers
Shelby Johnson
Lucile Patterson
George Wallace
Dothan
Ward
Robert Malone Motors
Ward One
Houston County
Marshall urges UN reform patience over veto power debate
Marshall told the House foreign affairs committee that Charter revisions are not the answer and urged performance of existing obligations. He warned against widening the gap with Russia, urged not to rock the boat in hard times, and argued veto limits could dissolve the UN. He stressed improving world relations over military emphasis and a return to prosperity and security within the UN framework.
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Marshall
House
U. S
Russia
U. N
U.N
House Foreign Affairs Committee
United Nations Organization
Congress
United Nations
Community of Nations
Berkeley Genese Second in Receiver Sheriff Race in Jackson
In Jackson County incomplete returns at noon show Sheriff Barkley Cause seeking re election in second with 1687 votes. Barnes leads with 1760. other candidates include McGee 157 McMulllan 662 McMillan 157 Harris 438. Dun can leads tax assessor 2015 to 619. Simms leads tax collector 2225 to 1276.
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Jackson County
Barkley
Barnes
Sheriff
McGee
MccMulllan
McMillan
Harris
Duncan
Kynes
Simms
Rozer
Geneva County Ballot Returns Highlight Local Races
In Geneva County 27 boxes reported results with Hamm 394 and Spark man 226 leading among six candidates. Harlin Maxwell 0 and Pruitt 3. Public Service Commission saw Persons 456 Williams 35 Heatherly 13. Congressional votes split with Andrews 542 Pitts 56. Rushton 222 Lamberth 184 for national committeeman. Broxson led tax collector with 543. Durant 58. Folsom topped delegate at large with 337. Hill Patterson 3. Sparks 251 Walters 250 Ellig 222. Presidential electors favored Boewell 521, Farmer 356 Bush 158 Ard 77 Bachelor 34 Gentry 55 Adams 0. Patterson 289 Calhoun 262 Wallace 243 Rodgers 133 Johnson 105 for alternates.
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Carmichael
Hill
Sparks
Baker
McCorvey
J. A. Carley
Elba
Goodwin
Batchelor
Borwell
Adams
Ard
Bush
Farmer
Gentry
Calhoun
Johnson
Mrs.Patterson
Enterprise
Rodgers
Wallace
Andrews
Pitts
Kermin G. Crook
A. C. Dunaway
W. J. Brown
Green
Board of Education
Zelma Morrow Devane
W. T. Whitman
Doc Littleton
R. Roy Hutchison
W. B. Wise
J. G. Clark
Dale County
Truman
Folsom
Ellis
Rushton
Lamberth
Sparkman
Hamm
Bachelor
Boswell
Patterson
Alton FL Head
Jim J. Derneman
Foy Watson
G. C. Eford
W. G. Marshall
W. J. McKnight
W. C. Borland
WO. Lisenby
J. Howard Johnson
J.T. Dykes
R. M. Mathison
Geneva County
Harlin
Maxwell
Pruitt
Public Service Commission
Williams
Heatherly
Congress
J. F. Broxson
ND. R. Durant
Walters
Ellig
Boewell
Geneva
Lady Ven Winkle Sees 12 Year Sleep End
In White Pine Tennessee a 12 year sleep ended as 52 year old Clara Runnels began recognizing people again. Dr Jarret Williams calls her illness a mild form of encephalitis. Her first words after waking were to her sister in law Alfred Sartain. She now moves about the house daily.
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White Pine
Tran
Jarret Williams
Clara Runnels
Alfred Sartain
Jewish state proclaimed to be declared May 16 at Sarona
A report states Jews plan to proclaim a new Hebrew state on May 16 at Sarona near Tel Aviv with David Ben-Gurion signing the declaration in the provisional government. The move follows regional clashes as Arab forces shelled Kefar Etzion and Jews claim significant Arab casualties and vehicle losses. Beirut denies a Haganah shelling report. A typhoid outbreak in Beirut area reports 82 cases, 56 among Britons, with serum sought from Lebanon.
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Haganah
Ramat Naftali
Sarona
Tel Aviv
David Ben-Gurion
United Nations
Judean
Arab Legionnairres
Kefar Etzion
Safety Awards Spark Recognition at Modern Coach Car Meeting
In Dotha a safety meeting at the Chay Steakhouse awarded four operators for outstanding driving records. recipients included A J Little Frank Newton Free Martin and Wildes with years without dents. Jeff D White, safety engineer, presided as Nyram L National Trailways showcased passenger safety slides.
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Dotha
Tenday
A. J. Little
Ning
Frank Newton
Free Martin
Wildes
Jeff D. White
Corpo
Chay
Nyram L
National Trailway
Wayman May Nar District VFW Chief
Wayman May of Dothan elected commander of the district VFW at a meeting in Enterprise. Delegates from Dothan Ozark Xville Ashford Enterprise Brockton Elba Samson attended with officers James Berry Enterprise senior vice commander and Joseph Olsen from Dothan among others. Plans made for district and post representatives to attend the department encampment in Birmingham June 13-15.
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Wayman May
Dothan
Enterprise
Hershel Finney
Ozark
Xille
Ashford Enterprise
Brockton Elba
Samson
James Berry
James Yer
New Brockton
J. D. Fuller
Eugene Sal Enterprise
Windham
Jain
Joseph E. Olsen
Birmingham
Rail unions settle wages after presidential mediation push
The piece notes unions settled about 15 12 cents an hour as recommended by a presidential emei board. It references Douglass and President Truman aides John R. Steelman and labor mediators tasked with resolving strike threats and arranging talks with carriers and union leaders.
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Douglass
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Juss
Truman
Brotherhood
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