Contested Beat 7 Vote Alleges Officials Corruption
Houston County justice reports filed by incumbent Robert E. Meadows alleging malconduct fraud and corruption in Beat Seven voting. Cameron defeated Meadows by a margin of 101 votes. Meadows seeks contest hearing with four major allegations including illegal votes and miscalculation.
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George Whittington
Robert E. Meadows
Houston County Board of Revenue
Cameron's Mill
Meadows
Webb A. Wells, Sr
Democratic Executive Committee
Ralph G. Cameron
O Fn Tompkins
Legat
Cameron
Meatowe
Ashford
Asnford
Tory
Ralph Go Cameron
Sidate
Mouton C Mabe
Ralph G Caimeron
Savon
Economy Efforts Of SOP Leaders Stated For Test
William B F Arocast reports in Washington on the House boosting defense and economic measures. The Appropriations Committee increased totals to 38.36 million for defense procurement and wartime programs while Army Navy and Air Force budgets rise. General Vandenberg warns of initial enemy superiority, urging rapid action to offset it.
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SOP
buNgime Tanitl
Navy
Air Force
House
Army
Moyt Vandenberg
Vandenberg
Unemployed Number Higher In Florida
Florida's unemployment rose for the first time in two months for the week ending April 29. The State Industrial Commission reported a seven percent increase, or 101 more claims, over the prior week. Polk County saw the largest rise at 13 percent, with more than 100 new claims in both Dade and Hillsboro Counties.
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Tallahassee
Florida
State Industrial Commission
Polk County
Dade
Hallsboro
Drivers End Strike Against Greyhound
Greyhound bus service resumed across five southern states after a five day strike by drivers. In Dothan officials reported southbound service back to normal by 9 am with lines to Birmingham and Jacksonville restored later. Negotiations and a press dispatch indicated a settlement allowing drivers to return to work.
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Dothan
Amilan
Dasv Busee
Birmingham
Jacksonville
Lexington
Tarly
Trothan
Georgia Artist Lamar Dodd Named National Grant Winner
New York reports Lamar Dodd of the University of Georgia is among 15 recipients of a $1 grant awarded annually by the National Institute of Arts and Letters. The group includes six artists writers and three composers.
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New York
Lamar Dodd
University of Georgia
Nantoembere
National Instiute of Arte and Letters
Artis Ss
States' Rights Convention Sparks Battle in Jackson
In Jackson Mississippi AP reports States' Rights groups plan a mass meeting at their third annual convention to push for conservative gains in the Democratic Party. Figures including vice presidential hopeful W. W. Maybe as they condemn national Democrats and press for educational and constitutional shifts amid intraparty fighting.
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Miss
Stars
Toda
Nanman W. W. Witsht
Mississippi
Publiber
Apeech
J. Ulver Emmerith
McCond
Mist
Enterprise
Journal
Sarg
Doug
Probers Of Gambling Invited To Florida
Bartow Chamber of Commerce directory notes that the new Senate committee investigating nationwide crime planned to start in Florida. The directors asked secretary Spessard Holland to exert influence to bring the inquiry to the peninsula, but officials did not specify a starting area or any definite crime activities in the state.
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Bartow
Fis
Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Senate
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Seo
Spessard Heland
D-Fia
Stave
President Acts To Boost Power Against Soviets
President Truman announces the National Science Foundation Act during a Idaho speech, pledging scientific progress to defend liberty in the Cold War era. He frames the act as essential for peace and U.S. growth, noting its role in strengthening national security and scientific leadership.
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Truman
Furatelin
Idaho
National Science Foundation
Oregon
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Vin Tity
Pacatetto
Truman Sand
Tamar
Ulna Victory Fort
France's plan to pool coal steel in Europe gains support
Paris proposes a Franco German European pool for coal and steel with a shared authority to manage output. West Germany considers joining Council of Europe talks as Adenauer signals steps toward unity. France controls Saar coal while Ruhr mines remain under allied authority. Big Three ministers to discuss tomorrow.
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London
Treet Wang Xeon
soliLon
Germany
Tomor
Fabrut Siliuman
Wrance
Lorrain
Saar
Ruhr
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
France
Adenauury
Adenauer
Council of Burlap
Counieil
Schaman
Near-Autonomus Sarr
Britain
Man Without Profession Sander stripped from medical ties
Dr Hermann N Sander loses all connection with medicine as Hillsborough County Medical Society revokes his membership. The 40 year old physician faces reapplication only if the state Board of Registration in Medicine restores license status, amid a mercy-death case and prior hospital bans.
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Milevad
de Hermann
Sander
Hillsborough County Medical Society
Candis
Manchester
Hia
Mowrehersnia
American Academy
Abbie
Borreto
Lloyd L. Wells
Tourity
Aocuty
Hilaberough County Medical Society
Hermann N. Sider
Wells
Board of Registration In Medicine
Iheae
U S Mediator Says Talks Deadlocked In Rail Strike
A nationwide rail strike by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen cripples the system. Francis A. O Neill of the National Mediation Board says no quick settlement is possible and a report will be sent to Washington. Mediation sessions have failed to reach a package deal amid labor disputes over hiring a second fireman and diesel locomotives. The walkout began at 6 am standard time as unions push for safety and staffing protections.
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Chicago
Francis A. O'Neill
National Raisyt Mediation Board
Washington
O'Neill
Wallington
Brotherhood
Brotherhood of
Senators Check Loyalty Files
Senators open inquiry into loyalty files at the White House and State Department led by Tydings with McMahon Green Lodge to determine whether communism and fellow travelers are present in the government. McCarthy charges and missing material prompt a month long examination with diligence, aiming to present evidence and sustain charges if supported.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Senate
Eure
Seiatay Metarthy
Senate Foreign Rejaheas
White House
Tyding
D-Mdo
McMahon
Green ‘Dre
Lodge
Tydings
State Department
Wisconsia Republican
McCarthy
Federal Agents Probe Mobile Ballot Counting in Primary
Federal agents pressed a mobile investigation into voting irregularities in Mobile County during the State Democratic Primary on May 2. All primary records were impounded at the request of the U S Department of Justice. District Attorney Percy Fountain cited an official saying the probe is a focused check on voting rights, not race or color. Federal officials note authority to probe elections involving federal offices.
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Mobile
Mobile County
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington
Percy Fountain
U. S
IM McInerney
Creed
Navy Plans To Honor Bataan Survivors
Survivors of the Death March invited to attend the recommissioning of the carrier Bataan by an anti submarine ship at the Philadelphia Navy yard next Saturday. Maj. Gen. Edward P. King Jr. was expected to join the procession of veterans who commanded Fort Stotsenburg in the Philippines when Japanese forces attacked.
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Washington
Bataan
Philadelphia Navy Shipyard
Navy
Edward P. King, Jr
Fort Stotsenburg
Bata
Truman GOP clash over Teapot Dome greed charge
The Associated Press reports a sharp Senate debate sparked by President Truman’s Casper Wyoming Teapot Dome remark. Republicans accuse Truman of hiding truths about the Pendergast machine while Ferguson and others say the Teapot Dome philosophy of greed and privilege is alive. Senate leaders clash on political fallout.
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Associated Press
Senate
Mr. Truman
Casper
Wye
Harding
Mr. Tellman
Kansas City
Bridger R-Nihi
Truman
Ferguson
R-Mich
Fergueson
Washington
Cruman
Trumen
Tom Pender- Baal
Lucas
Ill
Pergu Won
Kem
A-Mo
Harm Will Announce Plans For Runoff Tomorrow
Montgomery AP reports Phil Lip J Mammy Sant will broadcast statewide from station WIJ between 12 15 and 12 38 p m to announce his decision on the runoff for governor. He says the decision will be made and the aisle will know within days. Folsom defends his administration and calls for reapportionment reform while noting no declaration from Hamm or the other candidate.
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Phillip J. Mammy Sant
Damen FE
Folsom
WIJ
Hamm
Birmingham
Gordon Persons
Flamm
Hemm
Public Service Commission
Folxom
Ion
Ruese
Legislaure
Donalsonville Woman Is Flying To Germany
NEW YORK UP A commercial airliner today will take Mrs Viola Ingram of Donalsonville Ga to Furstenfeldbruck Germany to see her son Private Robert Monro t stationed in the U S Germany city won the temper by winning a letter writing contest She is accompanied by her sister Emms Doser of Thame amville Ga
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New York
Viola Ingram
Donslsonville
Furstenfeldbruck
Germany
Robert 5. Monrot
U. S. Ughter Thanese
Eims Doser
Thameamville Ga
Bing Crosby and Dixie deny rumors of trouble at home
Hollywood gossip reports a rift between Bing Crosby and wife Dixie with lawyers and in laws cited. Dixie from Pebble Beach says they are very close and not separated, insisting no quarrel. Crosby meanwhile is in Paris facing similar rumors about family tensions.
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Virginia MacPherson
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Dixie
Bing
Pebble Beach
Calif
Joho O'Melveny
Lerry
Ike
Southern Baptists Welcomed To North As Convention Opens
In Chicago 10000 messengers gathered as the North welcomed the South Baptist Convention to the historic Coliseum for opening sessions. Noel M. Taylor of Carbondsie welcomed attendees and Dr. R C Campbell urged evangelism while Dr. James P Woolberry of Allentown lauded faith heritage. Foreign Mission Board reports 709 missionaries in 24 countries and the Woman's Missionary Union delegates renew leadership as the two day session concluded.
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Chicago
Southarh Baptist Convention
Noel M. Taylor
Carbondsie
Coliseum
Mion
Satatea
Shelby. N
Chapher Campbell
James P. Weaberry
Allents
Wwe
Kerry
M. Theron Rankin
Richmond
Iva
Foreign Mission Board
Anett Consciot
Navy displays life rafts and Soviet fighter notes
Washington report notes Navy display of life rafts from a privateer aircraft. The briefing mentions squadrons and Soviet fighter encounters, indicating wartime caution and logistical demonstrations. Details are fragmented but imply naval interest in rescue equipment and enemy aircraft awareness.
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