Jackson County Men Get Forestry Awards
In Marianna special coverage, tree farm certificate awards were given to R. A. Willis of Greenwood and John E. Lambe of Marianna. J. W. Malone presented the honors, noting Willis’ long work since 1932 on fire control and county-wide efforts, and Lambe’s 1530 acres of forest land with fire control practices as part of the four-point forestry program.
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Marianna
Kiwani Club
R. A. Willis
Greenwood
John E. Lambe
J. W. Malone
Jackson County” Agricultural
Monticello
G. L. Reinert
S & E Forester
Willis
Lambe
Cotton futures end week lower as demand wanes
New York and New Orleans market summaries show cotton futures finishing 30 to 45 cents a bale lower amid fading demand and hedging in July 1949. Traders cited light selling, lingering ECA credit hopes, and heavy rains in Texas delaying replanting. nearby May futures showed some improvement early before retreating.
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New York
May
France
Great Britain
Texas
New Orleans
Reunion of Mother and Son Brings Joyful Tears
A boy named Andy reunites with his mother after a three week wait sparked by a plea in a newspaper. Her tears and his freckled grin mark a heartfelt moment as arrangements are made to bring him home. The mother recalls their separation and says they endured hardship but hope remains.
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Andy
Cracy
Latrobe
Pea
Beatty
Live Tight and Look On The Bright Side Of Life
Maiden Massachusetts. 103 year old Hannah Holt recalls born in a Maine log cabin in the spring of the War On Mexico era. She shares a simple approach to longevity. Prunes flavored with quartered orange pieces, served with the orange wedges.
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Maiden
Mass
Hannah Holt
Maine
United States
Mexico
Florida taps timber growth drive adds Lambe lands
A forestry program begun in 1946 under the Florida Chamber of Commerce Southern Pine Association and Florida Forest Service drives selective marking, removal of poor timber and establishment of tree farms. Florida rises to a leading free farm state with Lambe and Willis lands bringing total area to about 1.5 million acres. Glen Holly, local Kiwanis president and Marianna mayor, presided.
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Florida Chamber of Cor- Treason
Southern Pine Association
Florida Forest Service
Florida
Lambe
Willis Lands
Glen Holly
Kiwanis
Marianna
Deaths D T Lolley Enterprise special
D T Lolley thirty six died at a local hospital after a short illness. Lifelong Coffee County resident. Funeral in Ashbury church with Rev York and Rev C E Bradley. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by widow Ida Mae Stinson Lolley of Enterprise a mother one brother Leon Lolley Samson one sister Mrs H M Elenberg Chancellor.
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D. T. Lolley
Enterprise
Coffee County
Ashbury Church
York
C. E. Bradley
Church
Boyd
Columbus
Georgia
J. A. Fussell
New Brockton
A HORE ON HOSS INDIANAPOLIS Fence stolen from lawn
Weem Hoss in Indianapolis had a new front lawn fence with steel posts and a luminous top strand. That night a prankster removed the fence, rolled it up and placed it on Ross's front porch.
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Indianapolis
Weem Hoss
Ross
Dr Hu Shih weighs US aid and morale in China's crisis
The columnist interviews Dr Hu Shih, former Chinese ambassador to Washington, on China's Civil War and US support. Hu stresses moral backing over a fixed aid amount, notes Nationalist morale hinges on US stance, and argues China could still win if allies stand with it. He links Communist Moscow alignment to Asia's fate.
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China
Hu Shih
Washington
New York
Senate Armed Services Committee
Claire Chennault
America
Asia
United States
Nanking
Cornell
France
Belgium
Moscow
Russia
County OKs five percent tax collection cost split
County officials discussed tax revenue sharing with cities and towns under the gasoline tax. Calhoun proposed withholding five percent as collection cost, with the remainder split between the county and incorporated towns. He noted the county already handles city tax collections and election equipment without pay, arguing the change would reflect duties performed for the city. State Senator Hardwick planned to pursue a legislative amendment capping collection costs, while the current allocator L A Granger’s salary and duties would remain unaffected.
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Dothin
Board of Revenue
Calhoun
W. G. Hardwick
L. A. Granger
Cottonwood
Labor Bill Fails In House Vote Despite Yes by 2 districts
The measure drew opposition from Kelley Baier and Perkins and failed 211 to 183. Rep Lesinski, chair of the labor committee, blamed John L. Lewis for the defeat. Democrats face questions on shaping a bill with Taft Hartley features to attract key votes while a House written labor bill seems unlikely this session. If committee deadlocks, the House must await Senate action in June or July.
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Kelley
Baier
Perkins
Lesinski
D-Mieh
Labor Committee
John L. Lewis
Bailey
House
Senate
Mice Catchers Paid Publicly in Ancient Rome
Plagues of mice were so common in ancient Rome that at one time mouse catchers were on the public payroll. The tale highlights how urban pests shaped civic duties and budgetary choices in the republic.
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Ancient
Rome
Folsom tax clash heats Alabama Senate session
Opponents led by Senator Bruce Henderson rail against new taxes in the Folsom program as tempers flare. Hardwick warns of further battles, noting possible journal readings and filibuster risks. Gillis proposes legalized horse racing, welfare funds distribution reforms spark bills, and masks ban targets the Ku Klux Klan.
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Folsom
Bruce Henderson
Wilcox
Hardwick
Ntice
John F. Gillis
Clarke
Alabama
Gillis
Florida
Tuscaloosa
Henry Mize
Ku Klux Klan
Ira Thompson
Crenshaw County
Far East flash from Tsingtao and Hong Kong crisis
Number 13 Agency reports 20000 Communists repulsed near Tsingtao where the U S naval base remains the only government held north Chinese port. The American Navy evacuates the shore base while a squadron sits offshore. British forces plan Hong Kong defense as Moscow prints a Chinese Communist call to withdraw foreign forces. Civilian calm persists.
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Tsingtao
U. S
Far East
Hong Kong
Gibraltar
London
Moscow
England
United States
France
China
Li Tao
Hydrogenation Process Description Fragment
A fragment notes how hydrogenation adds hydrogen to coal using a catalyst at high pressures and temperatures. It mentions quantities of heavy oils and propane, implying a chemical processing context without full context or complete sentences.
Chipley Melee Yields Guilty Pleas In Shotgun Incident
In Chipley a Flat Iron and shotgun clash at a Band Hill residence led to arrests. Hutchins fired through a wall wounding Louis Rheghts near the eye. an iron struck Hutchins in the eye. Deputies Rogers and Roche made the arrests. Hutchins and two Rheghts pleaded guilty to assault and battery charges.
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Chipley
Hutchies
Sam D. May
Pansy Smith
Band Hill
Louis
Bill Rhegts
Hutchins
inNan
Rogers
Rhodes Bays
Smith
President Obama Celebrates V E Day Anniversary
The article notes the anniversary of V E Day with the President reflecting on past birthdays in the White House. It recalls his first White House birthday in 1945 and describes gifts from anonymous friends relaxing into the Blair House residence. Attorney General Tom Clark hosted a party for close friends last night.
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White House
Europe
Blair House
Tom Clark
Bonn council to vote on western German constitution
The Bonn parliamentary council, in recess yesterday, convenes to finalize the western German basic law. Western Allies push plans despite Soviet tactics. Gen. Clay and other Western governors to meet in Frankfurt to approve draft for ratification by 11 state parliaments. Communists press for scrapping plans and push a May 15 16 people’s congress in the Soviet zone.
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Bonn
Rhine
Frankfurt
Council of Foreign Ministers
Germany
Western
Berlin
Clay
West Berlin
Paris
Coal liquefaction process yields fuels for engines
Bureau experts note two or more hydrogenation stages are needed to create satisfactory fuel. Depending on coal and catalyst, daily output ranges from 200 to 360 barrels. The plant supplied fuel for the special train leaving this morning.
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Bureau
Good Samaritans Aid Williams Crop On Henry County Farm
Newville special report describes a neighborly work party at William Wright farm two miles east of Newville. Williams, recovering from surgery, could not farm. neighbors planted his crops, prepared land, and supplied wood and funds. Participants included Raput Bonds, Dub Royals, Rupert Sellers, Marvette Royals, Ben Palmer, Grant Whiddon, Tullis Helms, Tal Helms and Sons, Raymond Partish, Louie Pitts, and Joniny Pitts.
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Newville
William Wright
Williams
Ben Palmer
Grant Whiddon
Tullis Helms
Tal Helms
Trade and Tariff Plan Moves in Congress
Congress nears action on a measure to restore the reciprocal trade program as originally enacted. The Senate finance committee approved a plan giving the President power to adjust tariffs with limited Congressional checks while Republicans plan an amendment requiring the tariff commission to study tariff cuts and report potential risks to American business.
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Gress
Commodity Credit Corporation
House
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Tariff Commission
County plans employee retirement contribution program
Hardwick and Malone sponsor a tax district reorganization and draft a retirement program for county employees including elected officials. Each employee would contribute from pay to fund retirement, with proposed monthly payments and a pension around 40 percent of average pay. Eligibility begins two years after the act becomes law.
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Cowarts
Ny Asaford
Cottonwoog
Hardwick
Malo Wes
Houn
Comney
Wick
Malone
Calhoun
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Harold Johnson
Elba
Roy Metcalf
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