Five Honor Students Senator Advises In One School Here Caution On Arms
Five students at Young Junior High School will miss the traditional valedictorian and salutatorian due to more honor students than available slots. Jimmy Bruton Joe Faulk Minna Sue Hayes Jane Hobson-Eddins and Virginia Malone earned straight A records, with Virginia holding an A average despite one B. All five will participate in the commencement May 27, and four will speak. their names will be engraved on the loving cup for the class’s top scholars. Virginia delivers the welcome address. the other four receive special recognition.
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Radition Breawers
Ince
Joe Faulk
Minne Sue Hayes
Jane Hobson Eddins
Jimmy Bruton
Virginia Malone
Hose
Abby Ellar
Young
Loring
Minna Sue Hayes
Jane Hobson - Eddins
Virgania Malone
Virginia
Minnie T
Former Police Chief Fined 200 In U S Court As Bootlegger
Leander Traylor, a former police chief, was arrested by federal agents for bootlegging activity near Houry Date County last summer. He pleaded guilty in U S District Court, received a 200 dollar fine, and was dismissed from service by Judge C B Keunamer. Additional sentences were handed to others in the same calendar.
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U. S
Leander Traylor
Newville
U.S
Taylor
C. B. Keunamer
Hero
Date County
ATU
J. L. White
Wother
Dudge Kennanen
Boyett
Boysen Freed Of Robbery Charge In New York
Pred Boysent Yun was released on a robbed charge after a related assault complaint he filed against Leg Durachet. Giants magistrate Samuel Orr dismissed the felony complaint as a figment of the complainant Mary Hyan’s imagination, influenced by newspaper reports.
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New York
Leg Durachet
Ronecating Giants
Samuel Orr
Ned
Mary Hyan
Negeo Mite
Carroll Resigns Post As Pastor in Dothan
The Rev E Tipton Cartail resigns as pastor of the First Christian church in Dothan. He will become assistant to the president of Transylvania College in Lexington Kentucky in August. Native of Kentucky and WWI veteran he served 19 months in the Pacific theater and as a chaplain at Camp Rucker before taking the Dothan pastorate. Garrall and family to leave Dothan in July for a vacation prior to his duties at Transylvania College.
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E. Tipton Cartail
First Christian Church
Br. Carroll
Translyvania College
Lexington
Kentucky
Carren
Dothan
Cem Rucker
First Christan Church
Garrall
Transylvania College
Hot Dogs and Ice Cream Banned in Tomorrow’s World Quote
Harvard professor Rochow predicts a future where hot dogs ice cream and meat disappear due to resource limits and synthetic foods. He envisions new diets built from digestible cellulose and synthetic materials, with landmarks like the American Chemical Society North Jersey section noting a personal crisis in the transition.
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Tug G. Rochaw
Harvard
North Jersey
American Chemical Society
Rochow
Drav ebon Inaugural Open To Public
Auburn AP reports the inaugural of Dr Ralph Brown Draughon as president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute to be held at Hare Stadium at 4 13 p m on Thursday public invited Speakers include Dr Hannah of Michigan State College and the American Association of Land Grant Colleges and Universities A public reception at the president's home follows installation Other events include a dormitory review a new forestry building and a military program at the campus
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Auburn
Ralph Brown Draughon
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Hare Stadium
Hannah
John A. Michigan State College
American“ Asssociation
Gen Ike May Get Free Georgia Driver License
Atlanta AP reports Gen. Dwight Eisenhower may qualify for Georgia’s free lifetime driver license. He recently obtained a regular license and listed Augusta, Georgia as his residence while resting after illness. Georgia Public Safety official T P M Davis indicated the license may be extended if Eisenhower’s Augusta residence is confirmed.
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Ike
Atlanta
Deight’ Eisenhower
Georgia
Augusta
T. P.M Davis
The
Georgia Public Safety
Berlin Ends Blockade After 11 Months of Isolation
Berlin prepares for a full reopening as the Berlin blockade ends at midnight. Soviet and Western officials announce the resumption of transport and mail, with 12,000 tons of supplies daily to flow into the city. West Berlin officials raise flags on buses and city services plan to return to March 1, 1948 norms.
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Berlin
V. I. Chuikov
Germany
Siateen
Reuter
West German Republic
Hanover
Hamburg
Frankfure
Offici
Taegliche + Hundschau
Soviet Union
Rent Control Lifted in Jackson County Florida
William Sidney Wilson director of the Dothan Rent Control Area announced that federal housing restrictions are removed in Jackson County Florida including Marianna Graceville and Sneads about 2000 housing units are affected. Woods lifted controls at his discretion with no public hearing and controls can be reapplied anytime.
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William Sidney Wilson
Dothan
Woods
Jackson County
Wilson
Rent Advisory
Watson
High School Band Concert Thursday At 8 30 PM
A high school band concert will start at 8 30 PM Thursday. Both junior and senior high school bands will perform at the concert, with officials hoping for strong attendance.
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Ube Conrert
Dixie Opposition To FEPC Voiced
Washington AP reports strong Southern opposition to federal fair employment practices legislation shaping early House hearings on civil rights. Representative Battle of Alabama warned the subcommittee the South will resist discrimination measures on principle, urging to forget the issue. Rep. Doslinger defended civil rights as a universal issue, tying democracy abroad to domestic rights, as other hearings considered the antipoll tax bill and broader civil rights measures.
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Washington
House
Aga
Heo- Battle
Tebor
Battle
Doslinger
D-8
United States
House Administration
Pinckard Couple Die Within Hours of Each Other
Double funeral services are set for Mr. and Mrs. Jessie L. Curry of Pinckard who died within three hours of each other today. Mrs. Curry, 60, died at their home in Pinckard around 3 a.m. Her husband, 66, died near 2 a.m. after learning of his wife's death. Services are 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Pinckard Baptist Church with Rev. J. Jodkins officiating, burial in Pinecard cemetery with Masonic rites for Mr. Curry. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jean Byrd of Pinckard, and two sisters, Mrs. Eliz Lee Dasinger and Mrs. Jewel Hughes of Dothan, plus three Curry siblings. Obituary notes pallbearers. Funeral home in charge.
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Jessie L. Curry
Pinckard
Curry
Moru Do Than
Plackard Baptist Church
J. Jodkin
Pinecard
Jean Byrd
Tom A. Curry
Piichard Wephees
Mosman Sutperis Home
Oxack
Grief Follows Polish Refugee Woman After Husband Killed
Mes Emelia Mlynargxyt er husband Frank, 49, died at Grace Hospital after an automobile attack. He had been visiting her in hospital. The couple, Polish refugees, came to Canada six months ago. Three previous children died in World War II. The driver of the car remained jailed by police pending investigation.
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Mes Emelia
Mlynargxyter
Frank
Grace Hospital
Canada
Police Seek Clues To Slaying Of Dana Weaver In Roanoke
Roanoke Va police questioned a man linked to the murder of 16 year old Dana Marie Weaver, found beaten and strangled in Christ Episcopal church parish kitchen. Coroner Irvin said autopsy to determine cause. officials consider jealousy and a possible acquaintance at the church house.
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Roanoke. Va
Joves
Dana Marie Weaver
Christ Episcopal Church Parish
Frank H. Webb
Blonde Jefferson High School
Jor
Parrish House
Charles M. Irvin
Sho
Webb
Iin Five
Paris Rouse
Virginia Tech
S. A Bruce
Conviction Of Japs In Fliers Murder Upheld By General
The U S Eighth Army upholds convictions of Japanese air crew in the murder case. Walker's review was largely favorable with five seeking death penalty. The 18 convicted face prison terms averaging about two years, with four already sentenced for related crimes.
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U. S. Eighth Army
Walker
MacArthur
Imperial University
Nationalists Guard Hankow as Red Offensives Continue
Dispatches report 690 Communists advancing toward Hankow from Liangkulun with 100 casualties before reinforcements arrived. Nationalists claim decisive victory at Liuha northwest of Shanghai while counterattacks west of Kanshan drive back Reds. In Taichang area 1,000 Reds attacked, 200 killed, and gains awaited confirmation as reports cross pages.
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Fred Tampson Shanchat
Hankow
Defenga
Yangtze
Liangkulun
Liuha
Shanghai
Weday
Sunshan
Shangshai
Kanshar
Kanshan
Rede
Taichang
Kurishan
Communiqus
Seaten Bac
Communitie
ECA Approves Major Purchases of Peanuts and Paper-Patent
Washington AP reports the Economic Cooperation Administration approved heavy farm product purchases under the Marshall Plan. Among 327.7 million in new authorizations are 15 million for paper-pretention and 4.135 million worth of peanuts for flats, to be delivered before.
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Washington
United States
Economic Co-operation Administration
Alabama House votes restricts use of clerk hire funds
In Montgomery AP report, Alabama Representatives approve a bill limiting the temporary clerk hire fund to the general appropriation amount, currently about 32,500 yearly, though roughly 34,000 has been spent. Debate centers on open-ended spending and potential broader budget impact.
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Montgomery
James E. Fotscar
House Mays
Tom Johnston
Mobile
Alabama
John M. Snodgrass
Jackson County
Enating
Frank Haynes
Franklin
Ince Atate
E. L. Roeberts
Etowah
Jasmyker
G. M. Taylor
Autauga
Dea
Johnston Anid
Atite Treasury
Budert
Janes B. Jordan
Britain Moves to Nationalize Iron and Steel Industry
London AP reports the House of Commons passed a measure to nationalize most of Britain’s iron and steel sector. The bill, from the Labour government, heads to the House of Lords amid conservative opposition. If enacted, it would shift control of major industry, including ships’ production, toward state oversight and labor goals.
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London
Britain
House of Levers
House of Commons
Uber
Sa Commons
Sa Commons ‘Nich Then Will Restore It Virtually To Present Farm, Ta Beremeter
Beitiak Manufacturing
We Labs
House of Lords
Senator Byrd resents Truman dig at Byrds in Congress
Virginia Senator Byrd rejects President Truman's remarks about "Byrds in Congress" and vows to keep fighting for his spending stance. Gilbert Harrison of the American Veterans Committee relayed the President's comments after a White House meeting, noting congressional resistance and plans to scrutinize federal spending.
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Virginia
Truman
Byrds
Congress
Presid
Senate
Byrd
Gilbert Harrison
Astronal
American Verterans
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Europe
James P. Warburg
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Warburg
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Tom Connally
Foreign Relations Committee
Arthur W. Watkins
Utah
Watkins
Connally
Boysen
Carroll
Sig
Bill Grant
Jully
Sheila Cure
Vancouver
B.C
Hollomeen
Ron
Dixie
FEPC
Ssiuk Fon Bewoml
Pinckard Mani
Liuho
Éror
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ECA
Folsom
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