Bar Leader Defends Inferior Court Plan
Houston County faces debate over creating an inferior court to handle local cases. State lawmakers Hardwick and Malone push a local bill, with reactions from Bar Association and county officials. Farmer estimates the plan could cost the county about 400 dollars annually in lost solicitors, amid broader concerns on cost and need.
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Nat CO. Faulk
Houston County
W. G. Hardwick Pete
Malone
L.A. Farmer
Houston Bar
Farmer
Wie
Dolhan
Hardwick
Court of Common Pleas
Vetera
Alabama
Canoat
D. C. Halstead
Allbert Loge
Logue
Association
Tnt
Watermelon growers urged to dust vines with copper dust
Houston County agents warn growers to dust vines with copper dust at least weekly and repeat 3 to 4 times to fight anthracnose disease that destroyed most of last year’s crop. Sulfur or sulfur-containing dusts are advised against as they ruin vines. Copper dust should be at least 5 percent insoluble copper and applied to all leaves from ground level to tips.
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Houston
C. M. Ling
Houston County
Constellation Sets No New Records For Non-Stop Trips
New York report states Eastern Airlines Constellation with Capt Eddie Rickenbacker landed at LaGuardia after two non stop runs. It flew California to Miami in 1 hour 55 minutes and Miami to New York in 3 hours 20 minutes 45 seconds. Previous records included 7 hours 14 minutes to Miami from New York and 4 hours 1 minute for Miami to New York. The flight cost $37.01.
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New York
Eastern Airlines
Eddie Rickenbacker
Laguardia
California
Milam
Sami
Burbank
Calif
Miami
DCS
Telephone Pickets To Resume Monday
Washington AC EW president Ernest Weaver ordered picket lines to restart Monday around every major telephone exchange nationwide. Pickets had paused last Thursday and Friday to allow workers who settled disputes to return to work. Weaver said other unionists should honor the lines, amid a lengthy bargaining session with Western Electric.
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Washington
Ernest Weaver
Association of Communications and Equipment Workers
Weaver
Labor Department
ACEW
Western
Westerni Electric Company
Telephone
Ihig
Alabama seeks teacher salary amendment to pass quickly
The Alabama Legislature nears final action on a constitutional amendment to raise teacher salaries toward an average of 1100 dollars yearly, a 50 percent hike, to curb faculty exodus. The House and Senate back identical measures and await final passage in both chambers.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Alabama Legisdature
Senate
Fexs
Truman's Ill Mother Improves Amid Crisis At Kansas City Hotel
President Truman spent a tense day at his mother Martha Truman's bedside as she battled heart attacks. Despite fatigue from weather and vigil, he left for the hotel in Kansas City after her condition briefly improved. Doctors warned the recovery remains fragile as the 94 year old's health stayed critical.
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Roy Calvin
Grandview
Truman
Martha
Muchlebach
Kansas City
Charles G Rass
Vietur
Mere
Martha Tal Truman
Tamoua
Sinter
Rome
Brethett
Newville Waterworks Leaves receivership after 1936
Receivership over the Newville waterworks ends for the first time since 1936. Records filed in the U S District Court show bonds issued in 1912 to fund the plant, later defaulted, with Union Trust Company suing. Settlement reached in 1906, with Harrison discharged as receiver and the case closed.
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Newville
I. W. Daugthtry
U. S
Union Trust Company
Pittsburgh
John G Warwick
Hich
J. M. Harrison
Wirrison
Daughtry
Hondholders
Harrison
C. B. Kennamer
Montgomery
Kennamer
Jessie G. Flinn
A. von Kaenel
Manation
Ohio
Republicans Urge Swift Personal Tax Cut Plan
Republican senators urged immediate personal income tax cuts to avert a possible business slump. A Senate finance committee report proposed lowering individual taxes by up to 4,000, 99,000 a year, starting July 1, amid administration opposition. Taft Millikin and Robles pressed for quick congressional action within two weeks to enact the cut.
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Dayton Moore
Washington Ui
Senate Finance
Truman
Secretary of Treasury
John W. Snyder
House
Gomalttee
Robert A. Taft Robies
Mey
Senate
Anniston Man Sees City Tour Ahead of Eye Operation
New York AP reports Frank Sewell a seven year old blind operator of a soft drink concession in Anniston Alabama took an eight hour tour of New York City with his daughter Maxine. He enjoyed the sights through the eyes of his 20 year old daughter as preparation for a possible operation to restore sight in his remaining eye. Sewell has been blind since a car crash twelve years ago. He is undergoing observation and treatment at Bellevue Hospital before any procedure.
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New York
Frank Sewell
Anniston
Ala
New York City
Maxine
Sewell
Hin
Birmingham
Bellevue Hospital
State Rests Case In Lynching Trials Greenville
The Greenville County jury hears closing statements as the defense seeks acquittal for defendants linked to the lynching of a Black man in South Carolina. Prosecution and defense argue over links to the murder while witness statements are weighed.
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Tate
South Carolina
Ciremt
J. Mabert Mufils
Arytok
Martie
Geeveville County
Ani
Woodrow Wile En Clardy
Negra
Willie Karke
Kenent Stukes
Martin
John J. Marchant
Jamen Arthur
Wille
Conapiaey
Baal
Commerce Chamber Seis Annual Banquet Af Napier Field Club
Dothan Chamber of Commerce invites members and families to the Napier Field Veterana Club Wednesday for its annual banquet. Secretary Arthur Johnson announced tours of Huntingburg plant and Dothan Cratta facilities with open house for the event.
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Seis
Af Napier Field Club
Dothan Chamber of
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Napier Field
Veterana Club
Chaibera
Arther Johnson
Huntingburg
Furnture Plante
Nurre Murror
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Wiremane Earthing Company
Handagbura
Sonventers
Ville Yores
Tax Free, Debt Free Chanute Sets City on Profit
Chanute, Kansas runs city services without taxes or debt by owning and profiting from utilities. The AP report notes 1530 last resident tax paid, city funds balanced by earnings from water, gas, electricity, and street rail systems. The piece portrays Chanute as a rare tax free, debt free city amid debt heavy communities.
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Chanute
Eas
Ita
Refugee ship seized amid Palestine tensions aboard Trade Winds
A refugee packed ship was seized in the Mediterranean near Halfa with reports of Jewish defense forces and Turkish forces aboard. British authorities described preparations for actions in Palestine as fighting intensified around ports and refugee docks.
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Beith
Urcey
Harta
Brederek Keith
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Halfa
Reltiah
Mirborne Davi
Oklahoma Sinks In Pacific After Pearl Harbor Warship Fate
The battleship Oklahoma, raised and towed after the Pearl Harbor attack, sank in the Pacific while being moved. Once part of U.S. naval power, the ship carried a storied history with 70,000 tons and 3,400 crew, but never fired a shot in anger before its demise at dawn as it sank near the Pacific theater, leaving a legacy of sacrifice.
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Dothan
Perl Warehor
Agi
San Froncnes Bay
Kelly Sprasue
Oklahoma
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Henin
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Dutie
Hershaven
Ireland
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Nin
Tim Pas
Arabs Consider Boycott of United Nations Inquiry
An official Arab executive spokesman said delegates from five Arab states would decide at a weekend gathering whether to advise their governments to boycott or withhold approval of a U N inquiry. The Arab delegation leader informed the Mufti of Jenisatein of the plan and that they would consult their governments before acting, while noting unity among Arab states on the issue.
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Uae
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Ny Deermen
Newamen
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Gennun
Mufti
Jenisatein
Byrnes Calls For More Peace Talk
Former Secretary of State James F Byrnes urged faster peace efforts in Russia and the United States saying there is too much talk of war and too little of peace. He argued neither side can dictate terms and stressed equality in negotiations while warning against take it or leave it attitudes. Marshall blamed delays on Russia and called for clear German and Austrian peace treaties. The remarks, made at a Variety Clubs International gathering in Hollywood, marked Byrnes best public foreign policy statement since leaving office.
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Variety Clubs International
Holly‘wood
George C Marshall
United States
Marshall
Moscow
Hy fall+ ure
Snd
Down In Front Causes Fatal Baseball Brawl
Gastonia North Carolina reports a fatal assault after a dispute at a baseball game. James Rhyne, 27, a semi pro player, died from head injuries after a crowd fight following a high school championship. An argument at Las Calanbe Biadiam stands escalated with punches and stomping.
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Katie Dary
Chetgen
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Felice
James Rhyne
Las Calanbe Biadiam
Batie- Hrider
Rayne
Gantonia-Crecesbare
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