Motion Approved To Force Vote On Debate Limit
Senatorial action moves toward a test vote on limiting debate to bring the Fair Employment Practices bill before the Senate. Democratic Leader Truman urged timing for a noon Friday vote while President Truman’s reorganize reform bills face delay.
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Joan Chadwick Washington
Senate
Tucat
Mt Maois
Republicp i
Sony Blors Leshy
Truman
Johnaon
Interstate Commerce Commisnion
Federal Communications
Fercbi
Snutheenever
Bis
PRPC
Creed
Federal Commission
Mamphrey
Jralurday
Senae
Forces Day Address by Col Gordon Slated at Armory
Dothan prepares for Armed Forces Day events led by Col J G Gordon. The National Guard Armory will host a public address and exhibits from 4 pm to 7 pm with troops from Fort Benning and local units. Bands from area cities will perform, and advance ticket sales are urged for the parade and exhibits.
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Forces Day
Col
J. G. Gordon
al Armory
ABRY
Trend
Brook Gorbat
de Mobilis Air Miteyel
Audrene
Dothan
Selden X. Bailey
Col. Gordon
Nahunal Guard
Hothan
Armed Forces
Dothan National Guard
Bork
Benning
Jesse Cheatham
Vollanwond
Asteford
Columbia
American Legion Ant Vf.w. Poss
Ng of Helels
Philic
Armen
Provindis
Amie ME
Armory
Tech
Exchange Club
Trintine
Roy Oestreleh
Chamber of Merce
Americat: Legion
VNF
W. Posta
Caraprilly
AAVE
LIFR
Pravda Urges Ministers Over Gay Denunciations
Pravda assails ministers conference in Moscow and accuses the Anglo American bloc of aggression. It calls the summit a provocation and warns of efforts to undermine value nations amid a shifting international scene.
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Moscow
Super Brasda
Vox
Prevde
Taft attacks Truman policy on radio pledge drive
Senator Taft accused President Truman of pursuing a war threat policy and government reliance on spending, saying such steps would lead to inflation and bankruptcy. He criticized State Department actions and alleged suppression of information while calling for a tighter anti communism stance. Page references follow but unclear in text.
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Democratic
United States
Truman
Alger Tiss
State Department
Metarlhy H-Wird
Senate
Teren
Toman
Taft
FBI to Examine Mobile Ballot Boxes
Federal agents will study ballot boxes used in Mobile County during the May 2 primary as part of a Justice Department investigation into alleged voting irregularities. Judge Joan McCurle signed the order allowing examination. charges and involved races remain undisclosed.
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Mobile Vap
FHS Agento
Tay Hag Walbunny
Justicy
Federal
Joan McCurle
Mobile County
Deyit Ut
Fey
Kaders
FBI
Y Couns
Percy Foustain
Three County Wrecks Leave Injured In Double Collision
Three county wrecks reported within 12 hours near Piney Grove Church on the Gayapbellton highway left two injured. Dothan man James Quine Tedier suffered serious injuries, Maxie Joseph Olver of Duvasi Florida and Teaford A. Griffin of Tallahassee were identified among the injured and a vehicle overturned after striking a telephone pole. Patrol Sgt. Morris said Oliver and Griffin collided on a downhill curve near East Northetvert, with Oliver described as the more seriously hurt after preliminary X rays.
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Piney Grove
Gayapbellton
Florida
Houstor
Teaford A. Gritfin
Tale
Jahassee
Maxie Joseph Olver
Duvasi
Fla
James Quineton Tedier
Dotan
W. A.morris
Aitos
Geoffia
Oliver
Griffin
Tallahassee
Norris
Ishork
V- Komplete
Duff Is Nominated By Republicans For Senate Race
In Pennsylvania Duff, the red haired governor, won a sweeping Republican victory in the state primary to gain the U S Senate nomination. He led a ticket endorsed by his allies and pledged aggressive national policy. He defeated the Grundy dominated GOP machine, signaling a major shift in party strategy.
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Cuarler
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Duff
U. S. Senate
Dote
U.S
Joseph Grundy
Grundy
GOP
Bracewell Exits Houston Democratic Committee Race
Dr J L Bracewell withdraws from the Houston Democratic Executive Committee race in the May 30 primary. His exit hands the post to Robert Gulilat, who led the May 2 primary, while the sheriff contest remains J W Cameron versus B G Farmer. District One voters choose between H A Hollis and Eugene West for Board of Revenue and the statewide race for State Superintendent of Education pits W J Terry against Vernon L St John.
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Alvice
J. L. Bracewell
Houston
Robert Guillat
Highman
Jim Acree
W. J
Terry
Vernon L St John
Delve
Two Men Die In Tallahassee Truck Collision
In Tallahassee two men were killed in a crash at 8 p m at Meridian street and the Perry highway. A produce truck collided with a city vehicle, injuring a third man. Police identified the dead as Penty Methew and James Jones.
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Tallahassee
Penty Methew
James Jones
Meridian Street
Perry Highway
Government Denies Appeal for Peanuts From China
Washington reports the government rejected an appeal to lift the ban on peanut imports from China for economic reasons. Officials say a shortage of large and medium size fancy peanuts exists while a rise in shellage types has pushed prices up. The action aims to curb surplus peanut stocks and protect price supports. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Taylor D. Cooley criticizes the consideration of lifting the ban.
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Washington
U.S
America
UN Chief to Confer With Big Three on Cold War Peace
UN Secretary General Trygve Lie announced plans to meet with American British and French leaders during travels from Moscow to New York via Paris and London. He aims to ease Cold War tensions and end UN deadlocks over Chinese representation, with talks including Stalin Molotov Vishinsky and Gromyko guiding future discussions.
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Moscow
Trygve Lae
Jalana Frock
New York
Paris
London
Georges, Bidault
Clement B. Alt
Lee
United Rolles
Truman
U. S
Dean Acheson
Lie
Stalin
Viacheslav M. Molotov
Andrei Vishinsky
Andrei Gromyko
Arkady Sobolev
Mosemy UN
Krem
Security Council
Lig
Ures
Brewton Lumber Mill Fire Causes Up To 750000 Loss
A major blaze swept three divisions of the T. R. Miller Mill Company in Brewton, damaging the box factory veneer mill and raw materials storage. Estimated losses near 750000, with about 200000 in finished goods at the box factory and 50000 elsewhere. No injuries reported. Firefighters from Bronson Evergreen Flomaton and nearby Milton, Fla aided the effort as crews worked to prevent further damage. Plans for immediate rebuilding were announced by Adrian P Downing, vice president.
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Brewton
T. R. Miller Mill Company
Companyiong
Bronson Fire Department
Evergreen
Flomaton
Whiting Field
Milton
Fla
Adrian P Downing
Downing
Freighter Talisman Reported Sinking Near Tokyo
A Norwegian freighter named Talisman was reported sinking off Sumize Harbor in Japan after an onboard explosion caused fires in the holds. The incident was observed today with crews fighting the blaze and authorities investigating the cause.
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Tokyo
Sumize Harbor
Japan
Pact Nations Urged To Form Big Army
Chipley homicide case intensifies as a knife described as the murder weapon is found. Adolphus Toole, 34, taxi driver, was found slain with 28 to 40 stab wounds, his body in the cab trunk on old Campbellton Highway. An unidentified witness reported seeing Toole earlier in Orange Hill. robbery motive considered. two fingerprint experts assisting. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Suzanne Alford Phipley
Chipley
Washington County
Todey
Sam May
Adolphus Toole
Frank Jones
Campbellton
Toole
Orange Hill
Thatrea
Dan Brock
Jones
Onde
Mariannn Isa
Blackburn Funeral Home
International Force In Red Threat Discussed By Allies
London AP reports the United States urges its 11 North Atlantic allies to form an international army to counter Russian aggression. Foreign ministers meet secretly to decide, with emphasis on industrial production boosting defense rather than sheer military might. USA pushes Europe for speed and unity, proposing a super-command under the Atlantic pact to coordinate forces and risk political ties. Continental nations would contribute more ground troops, with some recommending at least 30 divisions totaling about 450,000 men.
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Glenn Williams
London
United States
North Atlantic
Europe
Americe
Manding Terre
France
Northwest Florida To Get TB Hospital
TALLAHASSEE UF The Cabinet Budget Commission released 1 667 98 dollars from cigarette taxes for construction of two new tuberculosis hospitals. The funds are segregated for TB hospitals in the general fund per legislative act. Sites are undetermined but one hospital will be in Northwest Florida and the other in the Tampa area.
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Tallahassee
Cabinet Budget Commission
State Fuberculosis Board
Comptroder
C. M. Gay
Florida
Tampa
New York Store Plans Sale of Patented Invention Models
Working men uncover crates of original models for Bell, McCormick, Otis, and other famed inventions. The Gimbel's sale, starting June 4, will feature thousands of miniature, functional models from 1820 to 1909, with prices from ten to one hundred dollars.
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New York
ABA Bundschu Garrison N.o
Bell
McCormick
Reaper
Reid
Gimbers
New York — Department
Hessry Wellcome
Sir Henry
Yandie Gilbert
Gimbel
Johnson MacArthur to discuss policy on Japan treaty
Washington sources say Defense Secretary Johnson will visit Tokyo next month with General Bradley to discuss policy on a possible Japan treaty. They will also review military positions in the Pacific and Far East with General MacArthur, amid State Department support and defense caution on timing. The party plans to tour military installations in Tokyo, Korea, Guam and Okinawa, returning in early June.
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Washington
Hughie
Defense
Louis Johnson
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Johnson
Omar N. Bradiev
Joint Chiefs of ‘Ataft
Pacific
Far East
State Department
State Departments
MacArthur
Russia
U. & Miltary
United States
Bradley
Koussein
Guam
Okinawa
Defense Department
Absentee Balloting Under Way for May Primary
Absentee voting started today in the office of Mrs A L Harmon Register in Chancery per her announcement. Absentee forms were received this morning for residents away on May 24 with five races listed two already withdrawn leaving one statewide one county wide and one district contest.
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A. L. Harmon
Register In Chancery
Harmon
Sistewide
Board of Meveune Sifair
50 Million Lost In Rail Strike
CHICAGO AP The six day railroad workers walkout against five major carriers severely disrupted service and caused widespread losses in production and wages. About 18,000 firemen walked out idling roughly 200,000 other workers. 148,000 furloughed workers were affected. Freight and passenger services were disrupted across major lines with losses estimated around 10.6 million dollars. Some key trains were restored and service expected to return to normal within 24 hours after settlement.
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Chicago
Genery
Aiesa
Pennsylvania
Boores Mara Se
New York Central
Mnea
Lownta Be
Southern Railway
Union Pavilic
NYC
20Th Century Limited
PRR
Broadway Limited
Santa Fe
Dormal Ibout
Coe
Brotherhood
Eit Shearenes
Oo Page
Most of U S Relaxes In Warm Weather
A nationwide weather overview notes temperatures around normal with some regions clear and others seeing showers. A Texas hail and wind storm caused about 1500 dollars in damage while floods affect Winnipeg and Red River areas threaten areas with rising water.
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U.S
Ine
Associated Press
Dover
Miinois
Indiana
Great Pisins
Skien
Mockles
Gulf Atlantic States
Pacific Northwest
Texas
Winnipeg
Red
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