Georgia Senator George Urged as States Rights Democrat Nominee
Southerners in Congress consider Senator Walter George of Georgia as a potential rival to President Truman for the Democratic presidential nomination. Senator Russell of Georgia warns that George’s name could be offered at the Philadelphia convention on a states rights platform, with Jackson, Mississippi talks among 10 States Rights Democrats gathering to discuss the move.
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Washington
Walter George
D-Ga
South Is Stabbed In Back By Truman Revolters Told
Gov. J. Strom Thurmond at a States Righters gathering in Jackson Mississippi assailed President Truman and the Democratic Party over civil rights policy. He urged states to warn the national convention they may not support nominees who back a federal civil rights program. He said the South revolts against current leadership but will press for constitutional government and recognize the South as a political entity.
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Democratic Party
United States
South
Washington
Georgia Delegation Withdraws From States Rights Meet
The Georgia delegation pulled out of the states rights conference over a dispute to back a third party or bolt from the Democratic Party. Georgia observers will remain, as reported by James S. Peters, the delegation chair. The Birmingham July 17 meeting motion aimed to oppose the President's civil rights program and nominate no candidate who supports it.
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Jackson
Miss
Georgia
Democratic Party
Birmingham
National Democratic Convention
South
Jamess. Peters
Conference of States Rights
Hospital Committee Recommends 100-Bed County Hospital
Houston County Board of Revenue heard a report from Arthur D. Ussery chairing the Hospital Association on a proposed 100 bed general hospital costing about 1.9 million dollars. The panel urged voters to decide on additional taxes to fund the county share while noting federal aid would cover one third. the board delayed action pending further study.
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Houston County Board of Revenue
General Hospital
Arthur D. Ussery
Houston County Hospital Association
Harriman Summerford
Dothan
W. E. Holland
VFW and Legion Post Set Joint Meeting at Napier Club
Commander Fred Garner of the American Legion announced a 7:30 PM joint meeting of local Legion and VFW posts at the Napier Field Veterans Club. The session will be closed to nonmembers and urged for full attendance.
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VFW
Legion Posts
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans Club
Napier Field
Fred Garner
The
Legion
Garner
Good Tomato Crop In Prospect In Houston County
Field inspections indicate a record tomato crop over about 200 acres in Houston County. County agent C M Ling says the county may have one of its biggest crops ever with homegrown fruit already in markets and more to come locally in a week to 10 days.
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Houston County
C. M. Ling
Ling
Odd Rosa Meadows Case Stirs Dothan Charity Panel
The executive committee of the Dothan United Charities Chest discussed Rosa Meadows, an impoverished resident of a 2‑hut home on Third Avenue. City officials investigated and called conditions shocking, urging action to aid families in Houston County amid strict charity rules.
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United Charities Chest
Rosa Bell Meadows
Rosa Meadows
Third Avenue
Dothan
Dothan United Charities Chest
L. Vaughn
Meade
Vaughn
Houston County
Charmer
Two Injured In Head-On Collision On Highway 231
Two drivers sustained injuries after a head-on crash on U S Highway 231 near Kelly Springs Road Saturday night. One driver faces charges of driving while intoxicated as investigators work to identify exact causes and circumstances.
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U. S. Highway 231
Kelly Springs Road
Wykie D. Willian
Washington Street
Jan
Tom
Molnard
Pasverjer
Sue Oteamn
James
Price
M.cers
Perth
South Koreans Vote in First General Election History
More than 6 million South Koreans voted in the first general election in the nation’s 1090 year history amid a Communist terror campaign. Police arrested 54 of 200 Communists at a Seoul meeting while eight million registered voters faced threats and violence but polls closed with high turnout and strong policing in the UN supervised election.
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Seoul
Korea
Stin
Soting
Toam
No. 17
Paxton Nominated Commanding General of 31st Guard Unit
Brig. Gen. Alexander G. Paxton of Greensville Massachusetts has been nominated for commanding general of the 31st National Guard division to succeed Major Gen John C. Persons of Birmingham who has retired. Announcement indicates Paxton would lead Alabama and Mississippi troops with cross state coordination.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alexander G. Paxton
Greensville
Mass
31St Division
National Guard
John C. Persons
Birmingham
Paxton
James FE Falsom
Alabama
Mississippi
Folsom
Fielding Wright
31St
Georgia
Florida
Covernare
Persone
Payton
Rev Ralph Madson Shows Improvement
Fragmentary OCR notes report Rev Ralph Madson showing improvement after an unspecified incident. The garbled text mentions Albany and weeds removed from a burial or burial site context, plus unclear references to Mr Mac and a Friday event, leaving the core update about the Reverend’s better condition.
Murphy Family contest seeks transfer of will case
The Murphy family protests a will leaving a wall watch to the Masonic order, claiming Charles J. Murphy was mentally incapacitated by cancer. Lottie De Murphy and relatives file for jury trial, naming Ussery as executor and alleging the will may be that of Ussery rather than Murphy. The petition argues illegality for the Masonic order to accept the bequest and seeks passage to circuit court.
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Charles J. Murphy
Circuit Court
Lottie de Murphy
Lonne Bentley
Maude Powers
Charles D Murphy, Jr
Nel McDanuel
Nodrs Murphy
Murphy
AOD
Ussery
Laos
Ddurpays
Mananie
Petion
Trio Finds 239000 But Gets No Tanks
AP report from Atlanta describes a group uncovering a 239000 sum tied to a probe. Insufficient evidence and unclear details leave investigators unable to locate any tanks or verify the payout conditions.
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Trio
Truce Plan for Jerusalem Amid City Battles
Jewish Haganah fighters push toward victory on the Jerusalem Tel Aviv highway blocking a 600 foot stone roadblock at Bab el Wad. Arab forces defend the road block as fighting intensifies near the four day countdown to the British mandate end. The Red Cross reports an oral agreement to demilitarize Jerusalem and supervise a proposed temporary hospital city, with a written accord expected within 48 hours.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
International Red Cross
Holy Land
Haganah
Tel Aviv
Bab el Wad
Beirut
Damascus
Safad
Jacques de Reynier
Araab
Holy City
Soviet Writers Boast Readiness for Long War If Needed
Soviet commentators claim Moscow is prepared for a prolonged conflict if required. They respond to U S air secretary hints of sudden war, stressing Soviet resilience and tactical reform to deter Western aggression.
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Moscow
U.S
Veo Stuart Symunge
Huss
United States
Gow Mykola
Jomiatin
Moskowski
Ussr
Mikolai Talensey
Pravda
Milwaukee Outside Beer Debate Confuses Readers
A fragmented early 20th century clipping discusses public attitudes toward beer in Milwaukee. The garbled text mentions beer awareness, a survey, and possible city responses, with unclear dates and names.
Labor Seizure Hazards Prompt Truman Rail Order
President Truman seized the nations railroads after unions threatened a strike at 6 am local time. The move directs operation under the U S Army, while unions consider whether to keep trains running for the government. Officials say the action aims to protect public health and continuous transportation.
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Washington
Truman
U. S. Army
Railroad Labor Organizadices
Wigs CO
My. Truman
John Steelman
White House
Alvanley Johnston
Locermelive
David B. Robertson
A. J. Glover
Steelman
AFL Hotel Workers Picket Park Lane Villa in Cleveland
About 50 members of the AFL Building Service and Maintenance Union picketed the Park Lane Villa Hotel in Cleveland today demanding a contract with retroactive increases and a union shop. The strike adds to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers rail walkout planned for tomorrow, with management warning workers about job loss if they strike.
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Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enhineers
AFL
Park Lane Villa Hotel
AFL Building Service and Maintenance Union
Park Lane
Sam Fisher
Rail Brotherhood
Meat and Vegetable Prices Rise Amid Railroad Strike Spread
Chicago reports fresh vegetables and meat cost increases as rail embargoes spread. New York Mercantile Exchange halts spot butter and egg trading. wholesale meat and vegetable prices rise. Chicago markets see steady butter, eggs, and grain.
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Chicago
New York
New York Mercantile Exchange
Mercantile Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Nation foresees vast damage if railroad strike materializes
Chicago dispatch reports experts warn a railroad walkout could trigger food shortages with price hikes and layoffs across fields and industries. California Texas and Florida growers say losses will mount as coal car shortages halt shipments. Bethlehem Steel and auto sectors threaten immediate plant suspensions and layoffs.
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California
Texas
Florida
Bethlehem Steel Company
Dean Son Bec
Aurembied Eart
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Boston
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Bolt
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Ralph Madson
Albany
New York Central
Vernon Junction
Shelby
Ohio
Atlasta (Ap
Chater
Veal
Stonefaver
Truce of God
Red Cross
Leo Turner
Yarmiatin
Russia
Talensky
Tilening
Kenneth Royall
Highoad
Caation
Sohoston
Jonnaton
Robertson
Army Royal
Edmond H. Turn
Terti
Mayer Wiluam O'Dwyer
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