Carrie Collins Sentenced to Life for First Degree Murder
A Circuit Court jury found Carrie B. Collins guilty of first degree murder in the January 29 slaying of Ruby Lee Collins and sentenced her to life imprisonment. The trial featured circumstantial testimony about a conspiracy to kill Ruby Lee Collins, with testimony from the defendant’s former husband T. J. Harris and other witnesses.
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Carrie Collins
Victor Smith
Carrie B. Collins
Ruby Lee Collins
Wadawrlne
Tot. Harris
Wolder
Fenn
Buford Collins
J. B. Collins
Ruby
Carrie HB. Collins
James A. Holliday
Foreman
Eawin J. Ford
Courtreon
Iwners
Collins
Currie
T. J. Harris Hes
Harris
Carte
Coalbhick
T. O
Halstead
T. J
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Houston County Expands Soil Building Aid By $5600
County official Jesse Culbreth announced an extra 5600 added to the Houston County Production and Marketing Administration to aid farmers in soil building under the 147 program. About 1230 farms are enrolled, aiming for 3500 by year end, with 747 cotton insurance contracts in place. A government spot check found terrace damage from plowing across terraces to straighten rows.
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Houston County Production and Marketing Administration Office
Jesse Culbreth
Culbreth
Houston County
Folsom Calls for Regeneration in Politics and Economy
Former Gov James E Folsom in Tuscaloosa urges political and economic renewal in Alabama. He says leadership must emerge from college campuses and that universities must show broad public benefit to win taxpayer support. He warns against monopoly and dividend focus while stressing education’s role in shaping democratic leaders.
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Tuscaloosa
James FE. Bolsxom
Alabama
University of Alabama
Institutions of Higher Learning
Feisont
Oman
Therm
Band Concert Ends Season At Tuscaloosa High
A large audience is expected for the Ne Dethun High School Band final performance of the season in the high school auditorium at 8 15 tonight. The 74 member group opens with the Melee Meh marching band arrangement followed by a varied program featuring clarinet solos and other ensemble pieces.
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Tuscaloosa
Ne Dethun High School
Strona
Whl
TV. Canesrt Ih
Meneven
Dozier Grocery Burglarized in City Corner
Police report the Dozier grocery store at the corner of Berrard Street and First Avenue was burglarized by forcing a south side window. Damage was slight and the interior was not ransacked. loss is not yet tallied but not expected to be heavy.
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Dozier
Berrard St
First Avs
Tony
Po- Nce
Dusell Mall
Refoul
Margaret Avett Daypeter
Corer
France
Deans
Dunkirk
Petty
Tetas
Steven
Bradford
Les & County
Erin
Mertens
Sto
Cyeletinospes University
Cates
Aerosat
World's Greatest Bargain Sale in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg Florida J E Doc Webb owner of the sprawling drug store offered 2600 one dollar bills at 95 cents each for a first come first served sale. Each customer could buy only one bill and the sale did not last long.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
J. E
Doc) Webb
Webb
Greek Turkish Aid Bill Approved by Congress
Congress approved a measure authorizing up to 100 million dollars in aid to Greece and Turkey with a compromise plan. The bill sets conditions including FBI screening, limits on using American credits to pay foreign debts, and requires disclosure to citizens. UN involvement possible if needed.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Greece
Turkey
Greeece
FBI
Oufemvoihan
Wallate
Three Die as Old Apartment House Collapses in Elko
A brick and wood apartment building in Elko collapsed during excavation at 4 05 pm killing Ralph Nielsen and three others and injuring four. The dead include Mere Nielsen Beatrice Nielsen and Mrs Kay Norris. Injured are Mrs Verdal Jones W A Sperry Ruth Sperry and Bob Norris all taken to Elko General Hospital.
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Elko
New Apy
Ralph Nielsen
Mere
Beatrice Nielaen
Kay Norris
Vertaal Jonen
W. A. Sperrvs
Hia Ware
Ruth Sperry
Bob Norrie
Elko General Hospital
Xaid
Alabama lawmakers near final vote on tax for teacher salaries
Identical bills to earmark state income tax revenues for teacher salaries move to final floor votes in both Alabama houses. A recess allowed attendance at Governor Day ceremonies for Gov. James KE Folrom. Compromise ends the school welfare funding dispute with promised welfare increases and a plan to dedicate future tax receipts to teacher pay after current surpluses and bond payoffs.
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Montgomery
Alabama
James KE. Folromaio
University of Alabama
House
Senate Constitution Committee
Senate Finance and Taxation
Senate
Goa
Af Ad Videreth Coronertya Tanee
Mrs. F. G. McQuagge Dies At Home In Dothan After Illness
Mrs Flavier Gustavus McQuagge, longtime Dothan resident, died at home on Maginda Avenue after a brief illness at age sixty four. Funeral set Friday at 1 p m at the residence with Dr Childs officiating. Burial at City Cemetery. Survivors include five daughters, three sons, a brother and sister, and five grandchildren.
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Flavier Gustavus McQuagge
Dothan
Oscar
Maginda
Ian
AL Childs
Testting
Wad Wilson Rondating
McQuagte
Dothin
Marinna
Fla
Woagstas
Muse
Autombile
Franer McQuague
Clarence McQuartge
Shreveport
Linco
Peter Bang
Hatthiesturge
Laether Reeves Wine
Mass
Stephanie
Peter
Fane Tae
Dathan
Martha
Clarence McQuagge
He Loves His Wife Because She Lets Him Shoot Mice
Hal Boyle profiles Bob Wells and Freda, a campus couple in Columbia Missouri. Wells, ex air force crew chief and journalism student, hunts mice in the kitchen with a rifle while his wife laughs at his jokes. They host guests with a house rule to remove shoes.
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Columbia
Bob Wells
Freda
Bob
Airforce
University of Missouri
G. I
Labor reform stalemate shapes Senate House talks
Congresswork stalls on two labor bills as House and Senate seek a compromise on union restrictions and a private employer court order for strikes. Rep Hartley says compromise aims to win passage despite presidential veto risk. A higher minimum wage plan faces slim chances this year.
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House
Senate
Washington
Rep
Hartley
RNJ
Abot Camities
Membeys
Truman
Congress
Atlanta Woman Found Strangled After Lynching Rumors
A white Atlanta woman, wife of a famed attorney, was found murdered near Peachtree Creek. Court testimony highlighted mob violence links and a constable's possible involvement as the trial continued, revealing tense scenes and routine police statements.
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Atlanta
Jane Noland
Greenvulle
Germit
Crase
Vol. Ashemore
Eccap
Car and Truck Collision In Graceville Reported
A car and a pickup collided on S. Oates Street in Graceville Florida noon yesterday. The car was parked when a trailer struck it and the truck careened into the vehicle. No injuries reported and only minor damage to the car.
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Graceville
Fla
Non & Oatew Sabet
Grsen
Buew Hinson
Casye
Baleoro
S. Oates St
Truek
Postmasters Named for Alabama and Ozark
President Truman has sent nominations to the Senate for postmasters in Alabama and Ozark. The appointees are William McArthur for Ashford and George W. Carroll for Ozark.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Alabama
Willam
McAthur
Ashford
George W. Carerol
Ozark
German Food Experts Propose Ration Cuts in Allied Zones
German officials in Stuttgart urged cutting official rations in the Brash and American zones from 3 550 to 2 500 calories daily per person. Washington reports show over 90 600 tons of food to Germany this month with similar future totals, amid inflation concerns and possible protests fading.
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Germany
Leo Aecate
Washington
Robert Patterson
Stuttgart
Negotiations Reversed on Coal Industry Bargain
John J. Lewis agreed to bargain with part of the soft coal industry ending a prior stance and signaling a path away from a strike as talks begin with operators and a Southern group seeking separate negotiations. Navy Capt. Collinson announced the developments as UMW leadership weighs policy.
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Washington (Ap
John J. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
Lewis
Southernera
Navy
N. H W. Collinson
Federal Coal Mines
Admindau Stor
Hig
UMW
India requests UN action to end power politics in Holy Land
In a fiery General Assembly speech, India urged the United Nations to end power politics in Palestine and push for peace. Ali warned that violence in the Middle East would threaten world peace and urged patience with the Palestine commission. Poland pushed for a 1 plus six nations panel, while Arab states reserved rights on UN decisions.
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India
U. N
Holy Land
Flushing
N.Y
Oup
Palerfoe
Palestine
Aral Ali
Ali Asaid
Ali
Alfred Fideriacaiez
Palestine Commission
Securiy Council
United Nations
Fiderkiewicz
Saudi Arabia
U.N
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