Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
HONORED AT F20 Copeland twenty percent of Mr and Mrs T B Copeland of Marian tapped for membership Omicron Delta Kappa at Florida State University in att essie. Young Copeland is joint PSU where he majors in journalism. PLAY SLATED TONIGHT Hartford Senior Clem of Geneva County High School to act in the auditorium at 7 0 tonight. AUBURN RECITALIST Lenors Jernigan contralto of Ozark participated in the recital at Auburn this week. Charlee Lewis of Dothan elected assistant treasurer of the Commerce Club at API for next term. Negro identified on city police records on Marshall Rain eta 3.
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Copeland
T. B. Copeland
Marian
Omicron Delta Kappa
Florida State University
Attessie
Young Copeland
Hartford
Steff Specifi
Clem
Geneva County High School
Auburn
Apt
Lenors Jernigan
Ozark
Mise Jermann
Lengdon Hall
NEW Club
Charlee Lewis
Dothan
Commerte
API. Au Sao
Forged Check Trail Spreads For Police
Police investigate a forged check trail with two more checks totaling 15 dollars added to the list. Victims include Ward Furniture Company and the Dothan Milling Company. All checks drawn on W L Clark account for hogs. An $44 check at a furniture store paid for an $8 lamp, with $33 lost. The forger described a rolling sack of hog feed.
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King
Lst
Tor
Ward Furniture Company
Dothan Milling Company
W. L. Clark
Jess Nenti
Blebeck
Columbia Soldier Featured in Saturday Evening Post
Private Williams of Columbia is profiled in a Saturday Evening Post article on the Korean War. The piece, titled The Two Terrible Nights of the 23rd, recounts a bloody Chipyong Ridge defensive stand by the 32nd Infantry Division as Chinese forces attacked.
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Rt. i
Williams
Columbia
Saturday Evening Post
Ore
Pvt
Plastic Handle Saves Dothan Boy's Life
An unidentified Dothan youth survived when a model airplane wire caught on a 24 260 volt power line. Electricians credited a plastic handle on the plane for saving his life and warned parents against tying small model aircraft near wires.
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Dothan
Jday
South Dothan
W. C. Smith
the Power
jPlant
Western Union Troop Walkout Ties Up Eight States
About 800 Western Union workers walked off the job in Philadelphia and Cincinnati triggering a company wide tie up in eight states. The union cites use of non union workers on union jobs as the immediate cause while officers warned the strike could extend business interruptions to offices and delays in telegrams. Emergency handling was undertaken by supervisors and rerouting, with minimal impact on the Wiregrass area.
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Associated Press
Western Union
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Dottices
Commercial Teleg ‘Raphors Union
AFL
Empress Succumbs in Tokyo as Emperor Hirohito Seen
AP reports the Dowager Empress Sadako died today in Tokyo from a heart attack. Her husband Emperor Yoshitito died on Christmas Day, 1926, known in Japanese history as Emperor Taisho. Their four sons are Emperor Hirohito Chichibu Takamatsu and Mikasa.
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Tokyo
Sadako
Yoshitito
Taisho
Nsing
Hirohito
Chichibu
Takamatsi
Mikasa
210 Bodies Recovered After Tornado Ravages Farjapur
Rescue teams say 210 bodies recovered so far in Farjapur district Benegal after a Saturday tornado ripped through the area. The disaster left at least 1,080 injured as rescuers continue operations amid widespread debris and displaced residents.
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Dacca
East Pakiatan
Farjapur
Disnet
Benegal
Yast
Houston County Finances Show Net Asset Shift in March
Houston County assets as of March 31 stood at 241,295.02 higher than liabilities, per a 12 month report covering Oct 1950 to Mar 31, 1951. Total assets reached 504,612 with liabilities at 283,917.28, noting war bonds valued at 257,978.83 and funds totaling 74,000 plus. The report highlights bonds purchased for road and bridge projects and adjustments from cash received, with specifics on fund allocations and courthouse and jail bond allocations.
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Houston County
Teixmonth
Dahan
Parade Plans Highlight Ozark Wiregrass Celebration
Gov Youngdahl will lead the Ozark parade with Queen candidates from Huntsville and Minneapolis along with Miss Alabama and Miss Stotter. Marching bands from Alabama Polytechnic and the University join Army units from Camp Rucker. The event features heavy war equipment displays, merchant plans, and a reviewing stand with top Army officials.
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Searcy
Mary Ward
Bonifay
Tom Ozark
Camp Rucker
Betty
Hayden
University of Alabama
Qzrk
John Sparks
Alabama
University
Helen
Jane Stotter
Minneapolis
Minn
Stotter
Rucker
Améhg Rucker
Gov. Youngham
Crump
Garvin
Norman & Hencdrickson
47Th
Phillip C. Bettenberg
Fritz A. Peterson
Walter
DB. Lupiow
Henery P. Gantt
New Orleans Cotton Prices Rise On Realizing Trade
Cotton futures advanced in New Orleans with short covering and light buying. At 1 a.m. prices showed gains of 25 to 43 cents per bale, with quotes across May, July, and December options. New York figures echoed modest increases with varied contract values across months.
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New Orleans
L A. m
New York
Livestock Receipts Mix Across Southeast Packing Plants
Livestock receipts in Thomasville show 250 cattle 175 calves and 1400 hogs at eight major Southeast plants. Hog prices steady to weak with good and choice hogs at 20.00-20.50 pounds. meat plants pay 16.0-18.0 for barrows and gilts and 17.5-19.5 for sows. Montgomery market notes 200 cattle receipts with varied raising of steers heifers and cows. hogs at 14.50-?. cattle and stockers reported mixed gains and steady prices.
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Thomasville
Montgomery (Ap
Newa
Missing Phenix City mother seeks daughter after fatal crash
In a four car collision near Camp Hill, Viriginie Germs McCart, 28, and her seven year old daughter Meo vanished from contact since May 4. Marvin MicCart, husband, reports the daughter’s signature is needed for release of Is. Four are killed including Bernard Mcletash, a 32 year old Opetika businessman, and his two year old son John. Authorities continue search as funeral delays occur.
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Prenix
Als
Phenix City
Oue
Camp Hill
MicCart
Meo
Bernard Mcletash
Opetika
Ala
Nett
John
Three Lives Lost In Four Way Crash Near Here
Three people died in a late night four way collision on the highway. Opelika businessman Bernard Melntozb aged 32 and his two year old son perished. Phenix City resident L L Helms died at hospital. McIntosh's wife had a broken jaw and chest injuries. Highway Patrolman J E Newman reported Helms tried to pass a vehicle and collided head on with Melntozh ear.
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CMP
McIntosh
Samen
Senate Holds Line on Confidential Talks in Bradley Case
The Senate rejected a bid to force disclosure of confidential talks with President Truman and General Bradley. Wiley opposed the ruling, urging openness and demanding Bradley be released to testify fully. The committee may proceed to actual hearings with Adm. Sherman or Gen. Vandenberg as witnesses, and debate continues over MacArthur and Yalu references.
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Congress
Wiley
Leget
Patrel
White House
Gaid
MacArthur
Adm
Forrest P. Sherman
Hoyt Vandenberg
Navy
Air Force
Russell
Bradley
Senate
Fustell
Valad
Trutman
Geveral Bradley
Truman
Bradlye
Connelly
George
D-Ga
Green
McMahon
Sparkman
Alay Byrd
Johnson
Kefauver
Hunt
Baal Stennis
Longay Smith
Lodge
Tabey
Morse
Bandera
Wiley CR
St Times
Rassell
Achéson
Acheron
Sen Kerr
Oulay Desi
Mael
Arthur Ig
Yalu
Kere
Marshall
Kerr
Courtney Whitney
Pluch
New York
Waldock-Astoria
Bentley accuses Phenix City rackets of open vice and graft
In Phenix City, Bentley leads claims that gambling and slot machine rackets fund a hidden power structure corrupting city governance. He cites $7.5 million annual “pug” profits and asserts officials collude with criminals, while others defend limited cleanup efforts and urge moral uplift alongside economic growth.
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Bentley
Phenix City
E. E. Resse
Russell County
Arch B. Ferrell
Vice
Phenix
Sand
Crima
Greene
Yang
Chamber of Commerce
Seambling
Columbus
Recorder’s Court
Evan Bentley
A. K. Patterson
Patterson
Florida
Storm Developing Off Florida Coast
A storm with near hurricane winds formed in the Atlantic Ocean off the Florida East Coast, according to the Miami Weather Bureau. The system was tracked as developing, with swift intensification ahead over the next 24 hours.
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Florida
Miami
Miami Weather Bureau
Atlantic Ocean
Florida East
Dothan Delegates Attend Convention Amid Storm Warnings
Eleven delegates and seven Grand officers from Dothan Connell prepare to address the convention in Savannah and Beach. regional storm warnings disrupted plans as funeral services were held at Headland Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. today for Emma Solomon.
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Emma Solomon
Headland
Dothan Connell
Savannah
Pommorrews
Tona Beach
Fla
Ana Por-Harest
Dothan
Marvins
CB McMay
Beam
Barry Scott
Moore
Wynn
Sherry
D. M Jerking
WA. Nordan
S. M. Bentley
Strickland
Morden
J. Wring
J. H. Adama
Bel
Headland Methodist Church
Weather note reports near storm with hurricane force winds
A weather item notes winds near a storm reaching hurricane force, estimated at above 75 miles per hour. The report emphasizes peak wind intensity and the surrounding weather conditions in the area.
Front-line toll rises as Chinese push into east central front
U S Eighth Army cites 3 932 Communist casualties while Fifth Air Force reports 617 strikes by B 50s. Heaviest fighting ranges from Chuimehon to Inje with a Chinese advance south of Inje and north of the 38th parallel. Two South Korean divisions withdraw under Red pressure as two Chinese regiments breach Republican lines. American reporters note censored dispatches as Banke sector is exposed.
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U. S. Eighth Army
William C. Barnard
Chimehon
Fyongyong Radio
North Korea
Veterans Week Parade and Armed Forces Week Activities Planned
The event lists a West Main Street reviewing stand opposite the courthouse with Dixie Division veterans speaking briefly. A parade route runs from Lema Street east on Main to St Andrews, then north to Burdeshaw, west to Foster, south on Feather to disbursing point Mt Crawford Street. An Enterprise Armory program features a 2 PM show with 25 cent admission to support the Enterprise Servicemen's Center. Also tonight a 7:30 PM drill by the 64th Infantry Regiment precedes a Dothan Enterprise game. Saturday parade led by Lamez R. Day, with five service Queens and Camp Rucker guards, includes the 164th Infantry Regiment and 11th Division band.
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Dixie Division
West Main Street
Courthouse
Lema Street
Main
St. Andrews
Burdeshaw
Foster
Feater
Mt Crawford Street
Tis
Enterprise To Say
Enterprise Armory
Enterprise
Wiregrass Stetum
64Th Infantry Regiment
Dothan High 5
Fabbian G. Dutoe
Hacker
Armed Forces
Wiregrass
National Guard
Lamez’ R. Day
Calor
164Th Infantry
Camp Rucker
11Th Division
Army
Navy
Air Forces
Filia Chey
Defense Department
Parole board testimony recounts influence attempts and forthright denials
Testimony alleges Vinson pressured parole decisions during Folkom era. Officials say Littlefield carried pardon bids for convicts while Folkom supporters and Vinson's son visited the board. Secretary Stephens described Vinson’s influence and erratic signature parity on paroles, with Drinkard under scrutiny for office presence and offhand influence amid a rejected parole application for Murdleville convict.
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Vinson
Murdleville
Folsom
Wich Littleid
Ed Pepper
Pavel Bord
Littlefield
Fred Corbin
Tne
Folkom Administration
Drinkard
Bia
Boud
Stephens
Darea
Frank Haynes
Prankilo Comey
Rey Blair
Hunteville
ami S._Morgan
Cottonwood Lions Plan New Projects For Club
Cottonwood Lions outline new community efforts including recreation improvements and beautification. The club will recruit new members under President Wyatt and begin work on paving, streets, and district projects while honoring local veterans and noting community losses.
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Cottonwood Lions
Ark
Iit
Wyatt
Korea
Cottonwood
Joe Christmas, Jr
Woodrow
Wilson
J.T. White
Ohn
Marr
Ball
Cates
Poultry Trends Report From Atlanta Prices Steady
An AP dispatch from Atlanta notes steady poultry prices after a quiet trading day. Heavy supply movement remained strong with demand improving, and farm prices edged higher as markets closed.
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Atlanta
Fisda
Washington AP report on Korean War casualties and returns
The Washington AP summary reports casualties in Korea reaching a daily figure around five thousand five hundred with various numbers of wounded and missing. It notes the high toll and ongoing status of missing personnel while touching on U S military control and ongoing repatriation efforts.
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Washington
Korea
Sud
U. S
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