Mass speaks at service as church aids transport
Mas is to speak at the service which begins at 31 a.m. All church members and older residents are urged to attend. Church workers will transport those needing a ride. Vacancies exist in the Third Army Area for 68 Army specialties with openings at Huntsville Ft. McPherson Ga Ft. Benning Ga Ft. Jackson S.C. and other posts.
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Mas
Third Army
Huntsville
Ft. McPherson
Ft. Benning
Ft. Jackson
8. C
Air Force
Houston County
American Red Cross
Roosevelt State Park
Chipley
Nashville
Acquatics Schools
Ashford
Columbia
Truman urges rural education and electrification aid
President Truman reiterates calls for improving rural schooling and expanding farm electrification. He urges a permanent price support system with authority to adjust promptly to supply and demand. He notes farm income surpassing 30 billion dollars last year and contrasts it with postwar agricultural lows. He credits prewar farm legislation for current prosperity.
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Truman
Building Permits Issued for Homes and Repairs in City
Eight building permits issued by the city engineer for new residences and repairs totaling nearly 30000. Recipients include C R Wilkins for a 10000 duplex at North Orange and West North, N L Blaum for a residence at 1107 Osceola valued 8000, P H Dickerson for 80 North Herring 6000, Odis Whiddon for a Hartford highway residence 5000, R A McLennan for repairs to a apartment at 307 Jeff, W V Sullivan Sr for reroofing two residences at 110 and 112 5S Te na street costing 200 and 250, H C Cop for repairs at 605 Houston 75.
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C. R. Wilkins
N. Orange
W. North Streets
N. L Blaum
Osceola Street
P. H Dickerson
N. Herring
Odis Whiddon
Hartford Highway
R. A. McLennan
Tare
Jeff Street
W. V. Sullivan, Sr
Tena Street
H. C Cop
Houston
Billy Gregory Wins Three Honor Medals at High School Band
Beason High School band presented six honor medals last night at a dual concert. Bill Gregory, band captain, received three honors the final School Spirit award, the most outstanding band member, and the director's award for unifying the band this year. Other honorees included Lamar Casey Jacquelin Fuller and Billy Pippin, with Patsy Pittman named drum major for the past two seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
The
Beason
Bill Gregory
Howell Hampton
Gregory
Captain Gregory
Lamar Casey
Jacquelin Fuller
Billy Pippin
Patsy Pittman
Wan
Hampton
Roy Morris Driggers
Bobby Helms
Jaqueline Fuller
United Nations Set to Propose Palestine Mediation Plan
The General Assembly weighed a plan to appoint a mediator in Palestine without police powers to ease Arab Jewish tensions. A trusteeship style regime for Jerusalem would be led by a single commissioner, with another as Jerusalem mayor, while the Palestine partition commission would be suspended on June 1. Harold Evans, a Philadelphia Quaker attorney, was chosen to depart for Jerusalem to extend the fragile truce and protect holy sites.
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United States
Russia
Guatemala
Uruguay
U. N
Palestine
U. N. Palestine Partition Commission
Jerusalem
Holy City
General Assembly
Harold Evans
Philadelphia
Trade school plan eyed for Do Than Chamber area
Number 11 Narry Hall, president of the Do than Chamber of Commerce, says the area is the logical site for a new school, seen as needed as any region. The 1947 act allows four schools, one per year for four years, with cost limits of 675000 plus 75000 for maintenance. At least 17 communities have bid for the trade institutions including Brew ton Camden Clanton Clayton Greensboro Jasper Lanett Linden Mobile Montgomery Dothan Napier Fields Russellville Seale Troy Tuscaloosa Guin and Tilants ville. Alabama's only trade school now is in Gadsden. Also on the agenda are dates for the textbook committee meetings and revenue bonds for Troy Montgomery Livingston State Teachers Colleges.
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Narry Hall
Dothan
Jasper
Lanett
Linden
Mobile
Montgomery
Napier Fields
Russellville
Seale
Troy
Tuscaloosa
Guin
Tilantsville
Alabama
Gadsden
Dr. Meadows
Livingston State
Committee Extends Reciprocal Trade Act Extension Passes with Presidential veto power
Washington AP The House Ways and Means Committee approved a one year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act by an 15 to 9 vote. An amendment gives Congress veto powers if the President exceeds bounds in trade treaties amid Democratic claims the measure would undermine the program.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Court Records Reveal Shocking Trial Testimony
Hardwick sought a continuation as Mrs. Tharp defense witness could not testify. Judge Halstead ordered another exam, case postponed to 1:30 pm. Tharp faced first degree murder charges with 13 state witnesses recounting events surrounding a deadly shooting. Witnesses described a road line, a gunshot, and Tharp’s alleged statements to victims and bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe T. Burton
Walt Cameron
Eldridge Cameron
E. UH. Jones
Noah Guy
Tharp
Guy
Pete
Hall
Sharp
Ther
Budford Legere
Dothan
James Tindell, Jr
Charley Hall
Witnresses
Tindell
Hal
Grover Guy
Wynell Noah Guy
James E. Sellers
Janes Edwards
Mlerry
Ated
Methodist Pastor To Honor Dothan High Graduates
Fos ter Street Methodist Church will dedicate Sunday morning service to the 1948 Dothan High School graduating class. Dr W F Calhoun invites students and church members and extends invitations to students from other denominations and their parents. A school colors section will be reserved for graduates and parents, with 32 glee club members performing two musical selections directed by Miss LeMerle Penn.
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Foster Street Methodist Church
Dothan High School
W. F. Calhoun
Sudents
American scientists announce 22 forms of new pain drug
The report details 22 forms of the drug developed by American scientists. Some modified versions may be stronger painkillers than the original, though addiction risks are not yet established. Demerol shows some addiction tendency but is less disastrous than morphine, with uses in childbirth and potential asthma treatment. Caution is urged when given intravenously, yet overall the drug is described as a very useful pain killer.
North Korea election in 1947 faces Soviet obstacle
In May 1947 the U S shows willingness to pay for Korean reconstruction with machinery rather than dollars as Lt General Hodge refuses to negotiate with North Korea and insists on talking to the Russians. North Koreans broadcast an ultimatum as South Koreans vote. Russians block NK participation. Nearly complete returns show non party figures winning most seats.
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Pan
U.S
John R. Hodge
Wedge
Korea
North Korea
Numoers
U. S
Runoff Avoided in Fourth District Delegates Race
Probate Judge Winston Stewart of Rockford and State Rep. Walter C. Givhan of Safford withdrew, automatically placing Tom C. King of Anniston and State Sen. Graham Wright of Talladorna in the convention. Speculation centers on further withdrawals and whether a runoff will be required. Governor James F. E. Folsom’s path remains uncertain as delegates and alternates for the November election are certified.
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Winston Stewart
Rockford
Walter C. Givhan
Safford
Tom C. King
Anniston
Graham Wright
Talladorna
Doo Awa
James FE
Folsom
Lorage
Noratees
Sabetatios
Otfesal Reiaene
Moran
Rio
Thams Attacks State Dept Over Moscow Notes
Norman Thams criticized Secretary of State Marshall for policy errors in handling the Moscow exchange of notes. He urged capitalizing on Molotovs offer and testified for a UN charter revision conference to curb the big power veto. He warned a showdown could split the world into two armed camps.
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Washington
Norman Thamss
Marehell
Moscow
Thamas
Socials Party
Fer
State Department
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Marshall
Molotov
Thomas
U. S
Walter Bedell Smith
Rep
Judd
R-Minn
Truman
United Nations
Russia
U.N
Israel Declares State in Palestine with Provisional Government
The proclamation announces the Republic of Israel as a Jewish state in Palestine with a provisional government starting at midnight. It cites historic rights, UN partition support, and calls for immigration, peace, and equal citizenship while Britain ends its mandate.
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Palestine
Tel Aviv
Bruce Jacobson
Palestine Government Broadcasting Service
Israel
General Assembly
United Nations
United Nations General Assembly
Theodore Herz
Zionist Congress
League of Nations
Britain
Europe
General Assembly of the
Arais
Holy Land
Coningham
Heifa
Uhar
Herber
Brriuwzh
Palev
Dual Named Worm Invasion Hits Houston County Crops
County Agent C M Ling notes a single worm called the corn car worm and tomato fruit worm is attacking sweet corn and tomatoes in Houston County. He advises DDT dust for corn and a cry othediathane mix for tomatoes, warning against DDT on tomatoes due to residue concerns. Ling says damage is not extensive where controls are used and worms are usually present each year.
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Houston
C. M. Ling
Ling
Wise Shopper Buys Washable Fabrics For Summer Use
The article urges shoppers to select summer garments with guaranteed washability. It explains labeled fabrics promise shrink and fade resistance under any laundering method and permit any soap and water for washing. The guarantee centers on fabric performance and color stability.
Livestock Receipts And Market Tones At Montgomery
Livestock market at Montgomery reports total salable cattle receipts around 1400 with a slow Friday yet generally steady trend. Week's cattle and sausage bulls show gains to 50 and 1.00 respectively, calves and hogs display mixed yet steady patterns, with weekly totals and price ranges outlined for steers heifers cows calves and hogs across weight classes.
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Montgomery (Ap
Fed- State
Mit News Soc—Union Stock Yards
Government bills target Communist Party in new defense law
The measure, defended by Rep Nixon, would outlaw the Communist Party as a secret conspiratorial group, require annual registration with the Justice Department, compel disclosure of membership and finances, bar party members from passports and non elective government jobs, and mandate labeling of propaganda as Communist sourced. Front groups would register but need not list members, with penalties from two to ten years in prison and fines up to ten thousand dollars.
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United States
Rep
Nixon R-Califo
Bil
Communist Party
Justice Department
Unconditional Guarantee of Washability for Fabrics
An unconditional guarantee ensures that washability improves appearance whether fabrics are plain or printed after laundering. It promises consistent results across textile types, emphasizing reliability and customer satisfaction.
Funeral Notice for Ashford Woman and Kin
The obituary lists many relatives including two brothers W R Melita leaf Columbia and Herman Cy Kemnie of Griffin Georgia along with nine grandchildren. Funeral at Ashford Methodist Church Saturday with Rev J W White Grig vire Rev L B Greenay and Rev C M Agee officiating. Burial in Ashford cemetery Ward Wilson Funeral Home of Dothan in charge. Active pallbearers named and honorary pallbearers listed.
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Rebinen
Bimingtem
Eilene Rebinsm
Veta
W. R Melita
Leaf Columbia
Herman Cy Kemnie
Griffin
M. L. Radney
J. C. Cain
Prine, Fla
R. E. Matthews
Montgomery
Ashford Methodist Church
J. W. White
Grig Vire
L. B. Greenay
C. M. Agee
Ashfor
Ashford Cemetery
Ward-Wison Funeral Home
Dothan
Beert Earl Christmas
Harrima Summerford
R. J. Taylor
W. McArthur
Beach Bruner
Bill Vance
Edry Pate
Wi Wright
Charlie McArthur
W. E. Welk Sr
W. E. Grimsley
C. C. MeIntyre
Tom Radney
Charles Jackson
Joe Radney
Louis Pilcher
F. L. Fellows
Brit Pate
Nationwide labor strife and historic glove customs cited
The article reports 65 000 striking workers in Michigan and 10 000 in Chrysler plants across Indiana and California, plus 25 000 long distance operators alerted to a coast to coast walkout by the AUTW for higher wages. CIO Longshoremen and Warehousemen Union vote 90 percent to strike if no contract by June 15. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers leader Alvanley Johnston foresees early rail wage settlement, as rail seizure prompts government action. It ends with notes on ancient customs of gloves in Greek and Chinese trade hospitality.
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Michigan
Chrysler
Indiana
California
Theio American Union of
American Telephon and Telegraph Company
AUTW
Pacific Coast
CIO Longsnoremen and Warehousemen
Alvanley Johnston
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
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Chelsea Barracks
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Texaco
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Sabi
Beint
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