Court Dismisses Paternity Case Involving Governor
Attorneys for Governor James E. Folsom ask dismissal of a paternity suit by Justine Putman Johnston. They argue lack of evidence of common law marriage or cohabitation. Judge Crow to hear arguments on whether the case should be dismissed.
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Rex Thomas Cullman
Ala
Alabama
James E. Folsom
Justine Putman Johnston
Folsom
Harmon Law
Mes Douglas
E. C
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Kenneth Griffith
Alabama Supreme Art
J. H.crow
Detar
Anness
Dothan Commences West Powell Street Paving
Work began on West Powell Street with curb and gutter removal as crews prepare to widen the thoroughfare to 30 feet from North Oates to Onetzuma. The project eases congestion on West Main and follows Ramsey's preliminary studies on Third Avenue, with paving set to proceed after curb and gutter work.
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Dothan
Westwell Street
West Powell
North Oates Street
Onetzuma Street
West Main Street
Ity
H. M. Ramseur’sen
Third Avenue
Powell
Senate Manpower Bill Faces Racial Segregation Fight
Washington AP dispatch reports the Senate military manpower bill encounters a fierce racial segregation dispute as Southern Democrats demand a mandate that servicemen serve only with their own race. Senator Russell and allies push amendments. the committee rejected the segregation provision 7 to 4, signaling a protracted battle ahead.
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Senate
Senator Russell
D-Ga
Armed Services Committee
Maybank
D-Sc
Russell
Byrd
Hill
Dixie
Truman
Congress
St. Patrick's Day
Murphy Heirs Seek To Reverse Gifts In Probate Suit
Charles D. Murphy heirs sue to recover about 110900 in cash and real estate he gifted before death. The petition asks moving estate litigation from probate to equity court and names 11 defendants including Dothan Masonic Fraternal and Benevolent Association and Irene Moody. It seeks setting aside gifts, appointment of a receiver, or a temporary injunction to halt disposition of property.
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Charles D. Murphy
Murphy
Equity
Cireuit Court
Equity Court
The
Dothan Masonic Fraternal and Benevolent Association
A- D. Ussery
W. J. Renfroe
J. S. Tally
Ellison Blakey
Grand Lodge of Alabama
Pythagoras Lodge
A.F
A.M
Dothan Lodge
Dothan
A.a-M
Knights Templar
Irene Moody
Masonic Association
Washington Street
S. Oates
A. D. Ussery
Absentee Vote Count Rules Clarified by Alabama Attorney General
Alabama Attorney General Albert A. Carmichael states that absentee ballots may not be counted until polls close. The issue arose after Jefferson County officials released a partial absentee tally before closing, prompting Gov. James E. Folsom to seek a grand jury investigation led by Emmett Perry.
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Folsom
U. S
John Sparkman
Perry
Carmichael
Runoff Primary Decides Democratic Elector and Delegates
MOBILE RP Five electors and four delegates at large will be chosen in the Democratic runoff primary on June 1. County returns show six electors and four delegates at large selected in last Tuesday's primary, with pledges to withhold ballots if President is nominated. The runoff includes top candidates for the four at large delegates and six electors, among them former Gov Channer Sparks and ex-Lt Gov Handy, all pledging to abstain from state ballots if the nominee is chosen.
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Mobile
Bama
Raue
Sty
Gessner T. Me
Windham Wins Black Mayor Race In Family Contest
G M Windham won the mayoral race by 29 votes, defeating his brother OL Windham. Ahn Dixoer and O F fixe led the council race with 30 and 37 votes respectively. Multiple family members and candidates contended in the election, held yesterday, with party slate details noted.
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BLACK
Tuo G M Windham
OL Mo Wiiduan
Aha
Coun
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Dixoer
Freeonsin
T Hattanas
Veto
Matarreteer
Melon Hat Oases
Jaron
O. al Windham
Democrate
Cormotee
Jews Win Bloodless Gains as Palestine Mandate Ends
In Jerusalem and across Palestine, Jewish forces gained key areas as British rule winds down. Jaffa, a major Arab port, is turned over to Jews while Haifa prepares as a final evacuee beachhead. Tel Aviv predicts proclamation of the State of Israel with David Ben Gurion as premier at midnight.
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Leo Turner
Jerusalem
Palestine
Holy Land
Jaffa
Haganah
Holy City
Haifa
Alan Cunningham
Euryalus
Tel Aviv
of Israel
David Ben Gurion
Martiaisew
Bigozot
Faroukx
Britain
Farouk
Ted
Atk
Egypt
Pers
Legislators in Trade School Site Bid Tomorrow Night
Members of the Legislature from the Third Congressional District plan a Montgomery meeting tomorrow to push the State Board of Education to locate the first 1948 trade school in their district. Legislation calls for four schools, one per year, with no more than one per district. Dothan and nearby Wiregrass towns, including Napier Field, are among contenders seeking the site.
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Montgomery
State Board of Education
George Wallace
Baradour
W. G. Hardwick
Dothan
Napier Field
Railroads Wait On Federal Move
Washington AP report says union members under a court order await the government’s next move to settle the wage dispute over train crews. A week remains before a possible nationwide strike, with unions to decide whether to fight the injunction in court or leave the burden to the Justice Department.
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Washington
Justice Department
T. Alan Goldsborough
Army Royals
Aivanley Johnston
David Bo Repertyon
Arthur Jo Clover
Chrysler workers strike for postwar wage increases
About 15 000 CIO Auto Workers walk out at Chrysler plants in Detroit seeking higher wages. Picket lines form at the Highland Park and Dodge main plant as negotiations fail and a union fund gathers to finance the strike. No disorders and factory activity shifts with the deadline set after a special union meeting.
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Chrysler Corp
Cat Morehead
Dodge
Chrysler
CIO
United Auto Workers
Uaw-Cio
General Motors Corp
Highland Parc
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Harry Toy
Death ends high school baseball star’s rise in Somerville
Somerville High School catcher Robert W. Osgood, once given under three years to live, became a standout despite illness. He played for Massachusetts scholastic teams, signed with the Chicago Cubs, and rose to the Ohio Indiana League before dying at 19 after a rain delayed game.
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Somerville, Mass
Robert W. Osgood
Somerville High School
Robert Buckley
Bob
Daved O'Brien
Chicago Cubs
Fayetteville, N
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Marion
Cubs
Tlucusa
Rincommond
Telephone Strike Talk Resurfaces Across Nation
Reports indicate union leaders and workers in 42 states are weighing a nationwide telephone strike. Major companies and federal regulators could face coordinated action as wage and labor disputes intensify amid ongoing industry tensions.
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Fed
Americas
Telesas
Federal
Marshall rejects talks with Soviet Union no general discussion
Secretary of State George C. Marshall told a large news conference that the United States will not enter bilateral negotiations with the Soviet Union. He urged action through U N agencies and the Allied Control Council in Berlin, noting no change in U S policy despite Smith Molotov discussions.
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R. H. Shackford Washington
Llp
George C. Marshall
United States
Soviet Union
Marshall
U.S
Walter Bedell Smith
Security Council
United Nations
Berlin
Russia
U. S
Truman
Smith
V. M. Molotov
Molotov
Earisen
Queen Wilhelmina to Abdicate This Fall
Queen Wilhelmina announced she will abdicate toward the end of September in favor of Crown Princess Juliana. The move follows a August 30 celebration of her 50th year as ruler and cites her poor health and the need for a younger leader to guide the empire of the Netherlands.
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Amsterdam
The
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Juliana
Bevin Says Reds Threaten Peace in Parliament
London AP reports Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told Parliament that only the Communists stand in the way of world peace. He urged clearance of the ground for any settlement with Soviet Russia and criticized Moscow radio for publicizing U S and Soviet statements.
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London
Ernest Bevin
Tam
Russia
Bevin
Anthony Eden
Eden
Moscow
United States
Revin
$2,000,000 Gold Shipment Stolen in Bangkok Heist
Crime investigators report a theft of a $2 million international gold shipment en route to Macao from India. Bandits disguised as police halted a truck carrying 120,000 grams of gold at the Bangkok customs house, nine guards were bound, and the robbers fled. Police recovered $200,000 worth of gold and nationwide air traffic was halted pending further searches.
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Macao
India
KLM
Bangkok
Toen
Khao Chin Park
Egyptian King Ready For War With Jews Opposes Zionists
Articles quote Farouk and royal adviser Bey Thabet outlining Egypts stance on Palestine and British mandate ending, with plans for martial law, military readiness, and potential Egyptian leadership in a future Palestinian state. The piece notes parliament debate and expected roles for Farouks regime after Britain ends the mandate.
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