Dothan High School Band Final Concert Tomorrow
Dothan High School band will present the final concert of the 1947 season tomorrow in the high school auditorium. Director Howell Hampton announced a program featuring Victor Herbert melodies, a band selection from the Tuscaloosa All-State Band Festival, an overture by Director Hampton, and a trumpet trio. Season tickets are packed for the meet. remaining tickets available from band members. The complete program will be announced tomorrow.
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Dothan High School
Witorium
Howell Hampton
Victor Herbert Mellies
Tuscaloosa
Plans for $10 million St Louis hospital center
Louis Medical Foundation, a new non profit group of acting doctors, announced plans to roll a $10,000,000 hospital and medical center for St Louis County. The surveys claim St Louis has 74 doctors per 100000 people and 6.4 beds, above national averages, yet the area within 50 miles lacks adequate health services.
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SF. Louis
St. Louis
Coun
Actors’ Medical Foundation
Black Horse Troop Reactivated in Chicago
The Chicago Black Horse Troop, famed for fighting with Patton's Third Army, is reactivated. Once part of the 108th cavalry reconnaissance group and mechanized since 1941, the unit traces to 1929 with the 33d Windls Division. It will remain mechanized while keeping mounted traditions as boots and saddles.
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Chicago
Patton
Third Army
Coldstream Guards
108Th Cavalry
33D Windls
National Guard
Some Don ts for Pimples and Ointment Relief
Do not scratch or squeeze pimples to avoid infection. Do not suffer itching eczema or red blotches. Peterson's Ointment provides quick relief for skin irritations and tired itchy feet. A 35 cent price at all druggists. Money back if one application does not delight you. The ointment also soothes cracks between toes and other irritations.
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Peterson
Legion Post Plans Important Meeting at Napier Field
Pete Childs commander of the Chester RK Vickery Post American Legion said a key business session would be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Veterans Club Napier Field. All members urged to attend and those without transport asked to call Commander Childs Thursday.
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Pete Childs
Chester RK. Vickery Post
American Legion
Veterans’ Club
Napier Field
Commander Childs
Houston Producers Will Meet Friday
The Houston County Producers Association will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 p m Friday in the market building at Ashford. President John C Ingram reported today. Members will discuss the marketing program for 1947, control of trash crop diseases and other matters.
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Houston County Producers Association
Ashford
John C. Ingram
Legislation Drives Tax Use Proposals for Schools and Welfare
In a heated session, nine House and six Senate measures emerged, aiming to divert future income tax proceeds to schools, set welfare funding, and curb ad valorem taxes. Gov Folsom urged equal division after replacing losses from exemptions and funding carpetbag bonds, with about 12 million for school building.
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House
Senate
House Constitutions and Elections Committee
James E. Folsom
Ira B. Thompson
Crenshaw
Broughton Lamberith
Tallapoosa
Thomas A. Johnston
Mobile
Bruce Henderson
Wilcox
Bill and Greece Aid Legislation Faces Senate Action
The bill funding aid to Greece and Turkey and related military oversight moves advance to the Senate after House committees debated final form. The plan would require Senate approval for mission heads and on the ground expenditure oversight, with a total package near 360 million to be split between economic and military aid.
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Vandenberg
RFC
House
Senate
Truman
Fap
Agee Ca Saa Co
Alson
Spertu Awip Galiece
House Committee
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Greece
McClelan D-Ark
Bud
Sayies
Iit
Local stands, eye care fund, and hospital flight noted
A longstanding cold drink and candy stand operated near the county courthouse in Anniston is mentioned. A friend organized a collection to cover eye specialist care as Jackie begins losing sight. A Bir-Winkhan Gums funeral home director led a hospital plane for the flight.
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We County
Anniston
Frineda
Jackie
Bir- Winkhan Gums
Reynolds Dies at Newton Route 1 Resident
Funeral services for Rubert E. Reynolds fifty two of Newton route one who died this morning in a local hospital after a long illness will be held at four oclock Thursday at Winsletts Chapel Methodist Church with Rev James A Zener and Rev Glenn Hodges officiating Burial will follow in the church cemetery Ward-Wikson in charge He was a lifelong resident Surviving are three sisters Mrs E H Hols Dothan route five Mrs Espy Hollis and Miss Ann Reynolds both of Newton route one three brothers W C G C and B H Reynolds all of Newton route one and a number of nieces and nephews Active pallbearers were George Reynolds Jack and Clarence Hollis Clarence Lee Wade Smith and Clase Lee Honorary pallbearers were B Poyner Jr Judge Albert Logue Roy Hughes Curtis Adams Russell Parrish Jack Russell Judge Saxon Poyner H A Hollis Brant Dowling Walter Daughtry J B Smith Harvey Maddox Tulley Stembridge H T Petty Eugene Hollis Hugh Hollis Furman Thomicy
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Rubert E. Reynolds
Newton
Winslett's Chapel Methodist Church
James A. Zener
Glenn Hodges
Ward-Wikson
Reynolds
E. H. Hols
Dothan
Espy Hollis
Ann Reynolds
W. C
G. C
B. H. Reynolds
George Reynolds
Jack
Clarence Hollis
Clarence Lee
Wade Smith
Clase Lee
New Community Organization Service Founded in Massachusetts
A new group, the Community Organization Service, has been formed in Massachusetts to assist cities and towns with health and welfare problems. President Roswell G. Ham of Mt. Holyoke College leads the board, guiding technical support to communities and connecting them with national and state resources for family and child care groups and recreation centers.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Roswell G. Ham
Mt. Holyoke College
Confessions Heard in Earle Lynching Trial
Judge Martin overruled defense objections to confessions by James Truman Cantrell and Hubert Carter and warned he may discard them. The case centers on the February lynching of an African American man after an alleged stabbing. statements from cab drivers place mob plans in motion and name participants, as jurors observe tense courtroom scenes with families present.
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James Truman Cantrell
Hubert Carter
Cantrell
Carter
Earle
W. T. Brown
Ahoesan
Willie Bishop
Bishop
John C. Joy
Yellow Cab
Court House
Pickens
Twoenata
Paul F. Griggs
Griggs
T. V. White
Ed Gilstrap
Gilstrap
Egrle
White House on campus feeds and rooms many students
Mrs. Tydings opened her large white frame house near campus to more than 150 boys who boarded and worked there. Students kept rooms, meals, and occasional midnight kitchen raids, while Dr. Tydings died last June and she continues caring for lonely former students.
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Tydings
Tacy
Republican Party
White
Sne
Truman weighs veto after Senate approves milder edition
President Truman contemplates veto of a 18 measure as a milder Senate approved version faces less veto risk. If vetoed the campaign to sustain it would mark one of the fiercest in years. Observers note that 92 Senators voted. seven would need to switch to uphold the Waite House, drawn from 47 Republicans and 21 Democrats.
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Truman
Senate
Captel Hill
Orpamgd Adwlyng
House
Waite House
Convicted North Carolina killer's note seeks to save victims
In a case near Angier, Phillips was convicted last September and sentenced to die for fatally shooting his wife at a farm shack. He denied the killing, claiming the pistol went off during a struggle when she produced a souvenir weapon at dinner. The note urged sparing Marie and Tony, remarking they are his and hers and warning against liquor.
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Marie
Tony
World crisis solution tied to production growth
Number 19 in the U.S. zone notes that the basic remedy for the crisis is a rise in both agricultural and industrial production. The Germans insist that this cannot be achieved without continued wartime support from the United States, even now spending, reflecting the strain on their occupation power.
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U.S
United
Tracers in Science Show Radioactive Substances in Food
New research indicates radioactive tracers absorbed by plants and animals can map bodily functions. Scientists see potential to track digestion and metabolism through naturally integrated tracers in food chains.
Luggage Of Sailors Rifled Here Pair Charged With Theft
A group of sailors, stopping in Dothan on their way to Panama City, left sea bags unguarded at a local railroad station. Upon return, bags were rifled and items including cigarettes and towels vanished. Within an hour, Louis Frank Riley and Hance W. Grice of Dothan were arrested and charged with public drunkenness and petty larceny. police recovered most items except the whiskey.
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Panama City
Dothan
Louis Frank Riley
Hance W. Grice
Dothan Man Charged With Driving Auto White Intoxicated
Leroy Beasley of 1012 E Washington St faces charges of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene after a collision at about 8 30 p m near Main and East streets. His pickup struck a car driven by E M Wells of 200 Denton St Dothan. No serious injuries reported.
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Leroy Beasley
Washington St
Main
Beasley
E. M. Wells
Denton St. Dothan
Chattahoochee Park Night Closure Due to Mosquitoes
County health officials announced Chattahoochee State Park will close from sundown to sunup because of malaria mosquito infestation. James L. Segrest ordered no overnight camping or cabin rentals, with gates locked at night for daylight use only for fishing and picnicking.
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Chattahoochee State Park
W. T. Burkett
James L. Segrest
Division of State Parks
Seprest
H. M. Hughes
State Parks Division
State Health Department
Marianna Youth Receives Five One Year Terms
Marianna Florida a 16 year old Robert Helgren was sentenced to five concurrent one year terms in state prison after pleading guilty to assault with intent to murder during an escape from the boys industrial school. He also pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a Marianna home with fellow fugitive David Harris, obtaining a revolver and clothing, then robbing a filling station where W A Turner was shot. The robbery and a nearby school bus and a station were burned during the escape.
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Marianna
Fla
Robert Helgren
Munner
Boys Industrial School
Helgren
David Harris
W. A. Turner
Tornado Injures 26 In Ohio Trailer City
A tornado ripped through the eastern edge of Findlay Ohio wrecking a trailer camp injuring at least 26 people. Police and volunteers combed debris to determine if there were more casualties.
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Ohio
Trailer City
Findlay
Uscertain
Unusual Findings On Weed Killer And Engine Cooling
Experiments at Michigan State College indicate the weed killer 24 D is 10 to 20 times more potent when mixed with onion juice. Aviation research reports that at 40 000 feet an engine can be air cooled instead of liquid cooled.
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Michigan State College
Aviation
Truman defends act scope on existing claims and wages
Mr. Truman argued section two preserves minimum wage and overtime claims based on activities compensable under contract or practice. Labor chief Schwellenbach warned against banning future suits, while Taft and Hartley signaled cautious conference talks to reconcile House and Senate versions. Democrats note Truman pressure to back portal pay bill to blunt veto fallout.
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Truman
Labor
Schwellenbach
Senate
Repe ‘Hartley
R-Nj
House
Hartley
New Jersey
Republican
Ellendey
D-La
Cnd
Ellender
Louisiana Senate
Loss Of Arms Doesn't Handicap Ann Reeves
Mrs. Ann Reeves, 35, lost both arms below the elbows at age nine. She learned to perform most tasks by bringing elbows together, dresses and grooms herself, and cares for three children without help. Living in San Bernardino, she sews, gardens, embroideres, paints, and manages household duties while her husband Frank, a Santa Fe railroad yard mechanic, works.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Ann Reeves
Livestock Receipts at Eight Plants See Mixed Hog Market
Livestock receipts at eight major packing plants in Alabama Georgia and Florida totaled 425 cattle 250 calves and 1425 hogs. Hog prices ranged from 12 to 21.75 with steady to strong demand for medium to choke butchers 180 pounds up and lighter hogs showing varied quotes by weight.
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Thomasville, Ga
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Thomasville
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market Cattle and Hogs Prices Report
Estimated receipts 650 cattle and 75 hogs with active trade and mostly steady to firm prices. Cows and replacements active. heifers 15.00 per 1120 to 1135 pounds. stocker calves 11.00 to 16.50. choice calves 22.00 at 229 pounds. Hogs mostly 50 cents to 1 dollar higher, weights 90 to over 300 pounds, sows 16.90 to 18.50, hogs 12.00 to 22.50 depending on weight class. Stags 14.00 and down.
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Montgomery
Fed- State
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
Early Medical Device and Aviation Design Concepts
An electrocardiograph measures electric waves transmitted to the wrist and ankle via heart contractions. The thinness of wings is essential in high speed airplane design.
Mystery in Marriage Delusions Reveal Hidden Truth
A young woman aged nineteen was deceived by her fiancé who falsely claimed he respected her handicap. After marriage it becomes clear she did not have a handicap, exposing manipulation and a concealed motive behind the union.
Final Appeal Made For Cancer Drive
Mrs E J Whiddon county commander announced a final appeal for the 49 Houston County cancer control drive. The drive was extended to May 15 at the request of state commander Mrs Ray Meade. Reports must be submitted promptly to renew the county total and reach the $1 581 quota, with about $200 still needed. Contributions may be sent to T A West Jr at the First National Bank, county treasurer.
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Houston County
E. J. Whiddon
Ray Meade
Whiddon
War Tension Blamed For Insanity Rise
Spokane reports a rising insanity rate among adults, seen as war aftermath by county doctors. Police identify a tenfold increase in arrests for insanity versus pre war years. A 19 month old card index project now uses almost half its space. The ratio is one woman for every three men.
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Spokane
Wash
Police Identification Bureau
Burea
Lumber Company Fire Causes Slight Damage
Fire caused by wood piled near a furnace at Williams-Voris Lumber Company led to slight damage yesterday. Firemen returned after sparks rekindled the pile, but no further damage occurred. Chief R. H. Ryan reported no lasting impact.
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Williams-Voris Lumber Company
R. H. Ryan
Ryan
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First Avenue
Dothan, Ala
R.stindell
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Houston
Robert E. Reynolds
New York
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Mech
Magerkurth
Dodgers
Clyde Sukeforth
Brooklyn Dodgers
George Magerkurth
Ebbets Field
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Jake Pitter
Hugh Casey
Cookie Lavagello
Chattahoochee Park
Montgomery Market
Lumber Company
Asfa
Sisoseph
Southside Granite Co
Appletree
Coy L. Brunson
Jack Kingry
C. E. Blakey
Foster
Farmers Exchange
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Mgr
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