Life In Wiregrass. fire at 6 Lee Alley noted
In Dothan area notes a small blaze at a refractive pipe in a house owned by WM. Lee and occupied by O. L. Terry. Tech Sgt. Edward Hendrickson joins Marine recruiting staff in Dothan as non commissioned officer in charge. Enlisted men Bridges and Williams stay on duty. A plate supper at Old Blackwood church Saturday at 7 30 p.m. benefits the church. Gloria McKeon of Dothan, with Stephens College senior class, will graduate May 25. Woodham Cauley and Tillie Joyce Thomas named for scholastic excellence at Alabama. John Hooks, USNR, assigned to USS Borie.
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Steve Fen
Reet
P.oresg
Lee Alley
Dorage
WM. Lee
O. L. Terry
Tech
Edward Hendrickson
2Arine
Dothan
Hendrickson
W. J. Bridges
C. S. Williams
Gloria McKeon
Charles McKeon
Stephens College For Women
Columbia
Homer Price Rainey
Stephens College
Woodham Wendell Cauley
Tillie Joyce Thomas
School of Commerce and Business Administration
University of Alabama
State Republicans Name Delegation for 1948 Convention
Alabama Republicans named 14 convention delegates 12 uninstructed with two instructed for Gov. Dewey from the Seventh District. At large delegates were B L Noojin Gadsden Claude P Vardaman Birmingham J Foy Guin Russellville and Curt D Adkins Ashville all uninstructed. Noojin backs Taft Vardaman backs Dewey. Eight districts send one delegate each, seventh has extra. Paul Parsons Birmingham attorney to oppose Sen Sparkman. 11 electors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Thomas E. Dewey
B. L. Noojin
Gadsden
Claude P. Vardaman
J. Foy Guin
Russellville
Curt. D. Adkins
Ashville
Noojin
Robert Taft
Vardaman
Dewey
Paul Parsons
John J. Sparkman
United States Senate
Insecticide Advice for Cotton Growers Warns of Dangers
Experiments across cotton states show certain insecticides should not be used on cotton. Ball wee vil spray chiordane DDT 94 4 mixture chiordare may cause more harm than good says W A Ruffin APT ex extension entomologist. Boll weevil catchers not recommended. Consult county agent for guidance on controlling cotton insects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ruffin
Freezer Use Guidance for Home Freezers
Do not overload your home freezer Freeze small quantities at one time Do not freeze more in 24 hours than the manufacturer recommends for your appliance Use guidance from the appliance maker to avoid overloading and inefficiency.
Death rate gap noted in 1942 US data
In 1942 the death rate for US Negroes was one-fourth higher than that for U S whites, based on figures totaling about 560000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Eachonge Club Meets to Set Club Fees and Appoint Officers
The Eachonge Club holds a meeting in Olin to set fees for other activities. Hubert Motto leads the city committee with John Henderson and Arthur Creamer as other members. John Henderson named to after-club committee. Pete Thomas named sergeant. Other committee appointments to be announced later.
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Penarra
Hubert Motto
Chaitt An
John Henderson
Arther Creamer
Pete Thomas
Avcatins
Livestock Prices and Arrivals Across Southern Plants
Livestock arrivals at seven packing plants in Alabama Georgia and Florida totaled 320 cattle 50 calves and 380 hogs. Hog prices rose versus Wednesday with medium to choice barrows and gilts 180-2410 lb quoted 19.25 to 20.25 with some around 20.50. 249-270 lb hogs 18.50-20.20. over 270 lbs 17-19.25. 140-160 lbs 16.50-18.25. 320-140 lbs 12.50-14.50. Sows 15.50-17.25. Peak limit in the three-state area 21 for good 180-240 lb soft and semi-hard barrows and gilts. Cattle market generally active and steady. some good slaughter calves and dealers up to 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Albany
Columbus
Tifton Ga
Dothan
Aki
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery
Mkt
Trade fair steady as Montgomery cattle receipts rise
Montgomery market reports 400 salable cattle receipts with active trade. Early sales steady to higher for the week, including 4200 head Wednesday. feedlot steers and heifers priced around 25 to 27 per cwt for medium cattle, with calves and hogs showing mixed values and buyers cautious on quality.
Fortifications at Sha'tar Hagolan and Masada battles
Reported clashes near Sha'tar Hagolan and Masada left numerous casualties including a major loss. Tel Aviv endured a sixth straight day of heavy bombardment as Israel requested support from the United States, Russia, and navies for raids. Israel Rocebach urged action while violence spread to Hadassah Hospital and Hebrew University amid mounting casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sha'tar Hagolan
Masada
Tel Aviv
David Ben-Gurin
Israect
Masor
Israel Rocebach
United States
Russaa
United Navies
Red Cross
el Vael
Old City
Arabs Press Jerusalem Battle Amid Invasion Fears
The report notes Arab forces well back from the Jordan Valley with a highway line toward Jerusalem. It claims Jewish forces accelerated aggressive actions before a ceasefire, aiming to seize Jerusalem as Transjordan forces moved to encircle the city. Arab officials describe a deceptive Jewish tactic and warn of broader regional hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Jordan Valley
Connand
Jerusicen
Trans
Tel Aviv
Trans Jordan
Conar Committee
United Nations
Palestine
Tratus Jordan
Gaia
Poten Ely
Arny
Nerha
Machadoun
Tee
Indiana
Raspaschvan
Hebron
Jordan
Boteta
Jina
Eget Blewer
Orcas
G. Dew Spaper
Women Gather for 508 Meeting Across Counties
The Houston County council hosts the 508 womens meeting at Foster Street luncheon with district home demonstration agents and state officers expected in attendance. County and district presidents from Barbour Coffee Covington Crenshaw Dale Geneva Henry and Pike will report on their councils activities and accomplishments during the year at the business session.
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Lillie Saaside Alexander
John Sesbold
State Lore Demonstration Council
Margaret Oliver
E. J. Whiddon
Smyrna Home Demonstration Clus
Houston County
Houston County Council
W. A. Womack
Barbour
L. Y. Johnson
Coffee
W. P. Windham
Covington
W. H. Brown
Crenshaw
Roy Swanner
Dale
Odell Waters
Geneva
Dewey E. Wise
Henry
W. V. Powell
Pike
Luther Gray
US and Soviet move toward talks spurred by Wallace letter
The Tass statement on US Russian peace exchange followed by Marshall's news conference comments on Stalin's reply to Wallace proposals. The chain began May 4 when Ambassador Bodell Smith told Molotov that discussion of Soviet American problems is open. Wallace urged two power talks on atomic energy, treaties, human rights and armaments. Stalin called Wallace's proposals a basis for discussion. the State Department said major issues are deadlocked due to Soviet refusal to go with UN majority. Marshall had said the US would pursue settlements of specific problems via existing international agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S
Marshall
Stalin
Henry A. Wallace
Walter Bedell Smith
Molotov
Moulatoy
Wallace
State Department
Russia
United Nations
Southerners debate church aid and anti-Catholic claims
The 103 year Southern Baptist Convention opened with about 9000 messengers. Resolutions urged amending the McCown Bill to ban federal funds for private sectarian or parochial schools. Leaders debated a telegram to President Truman and chose a successor between Dr Robert G. Lee and Dr John I Buchanan as president.
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John W. Hughston
Richmond
McCown
Truemin
Israel
Ed Solomon
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida Baptist Witness
Robert G. Tee
Bellevue Baptist Ediech
Memphis
John I Buchanan
Southaide Fontist Church
Birmingham
Ala
Buchanan
Lee
Arrests and a Denver man in lead pencil case
Sargeant Malae Ont Gate Mildry Stuck COMMBUS C. UP-Police Sst. Edgar N. Butler Kels people in and out of jail. Butler arrested Norman Winters, 92, of Denver, Colo, for peddling lead pencils without a l runs. When Winters discovered he had only $995 to pay the $10 bond, Butler sent him the necessary 35 cents. Winters failed to appear in court and the band, including Butler's 35 cents, was forfeited.
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Commbus C
Edgar N. Butler
Kels
Butler
Norman Winters
Denver
Colo
Winters
Buttler
Practical Lesson From Hay Shows On Heavy Weight Penalties
4 H Club members and farmers learned at recent hay shows that feeding to heavy weights incurs a price penalty and raises the cost per pound of gain, making efficiency a key concern.
Palestine Visit Opens to Arab Legion Centers
Men may visit all Arab Legion centers in Palestine including Jerusalem. Trans Jordan military censorship to date has posed no barrier to reporting military developments with reading.
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Arab Legion
Palestine
Jerusalem
Trans-Jordan
Readin
Coal union leader warns over welfare fund activation
Louis Lewis accuses UMW officers and policy committee of failing to activate a $36,000,000 welfare and retirement fund built from operator contributions since 1947. He says failure could trigger a July 1 crisis and mass mining stoppages, naming Fairless Humphrey and Francis as key decision makers.
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Lewis
United Mine Workers
Fairless
U. S. Steel Corp
Lewis Oid
U.S. Steel
M. A. Manna Co
Humphrey
Francis
Middle West
Far West
Artesian Well Source Of Las Vegas Water
Las Vegas sits on two underground artesian rivers, one 300 feet below the surface, supplying the city and surrounding area with pure water. The wider rivers extend about five miles and are believed to emerge near the Colorado River to the southeast, explaining why the desert town grew there.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Flood damages spark drainage debate and route choice
Landowner Tom Stapleton reports 14 flooded acres and 65 more isolated as two ponds overflow, with 30 to 40 boggy bottomlands. The Board of Revenue favors a short ditch route to save costs and time, while residents push for terms that minimize harm. The plan includes a 60 foot bridge replacement and land condemnation for the project.
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Jordan
Merritt
Tom Stapleton
Stapleton
Lonzo Bell
Col. Everett
Board of Revenue
Herring
Bryant's Creek
Col
Everett
Jackson County
Florida Pond
Florida
Houston County
Merritt and
Jordan Ponds
Cotton farmer groups urged for seed program approval
In Alsbarrs Or Andrews, API extension cotton improvement specialist, urged farmers to organize property oriented groups with officers and an executive committee. They should follow a seed renewal program and apply for classing services after planting. The final filing date is midnight August 1.
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Alsbarrs
Or. Andrews
API
Cotton Improvetient Speciakiet
Andrews
Curtains as Key Home Furnishings in House Plans
Curtains play a vital role in home decor, says Alice Peavy API extension home economist. She lists six main reasons for using curtains including softening window lines, screening unattractive views, framing appealing sights, controlling light, providing privacy, and adjusting perceived room proportions.
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Wise
Alice Peavy
API Extension Home Economist
Lsted
Miss Peavy
Printing Press Gives This Editor Trouble
DEERFIELD Wisconsin UP Readers of the weekly Deerfield Independent went without village news for an extra week. Editor Harlan Everson explained on page one that press trouble smashed the front page after weeks of effort and cam. The note warned readers the news would appear next week or the print office would be blown up by period.
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Deerfield
Wis
Village News
Harlan Everson
Alabama primary shapes convention delegates split evident
The piece notes that Number 21 the primary and Southern leaders' respect bolster a Southern influence on the convention's policy committee. It covers runoff plans for one at large place and seven district delegates on June 1, with eleven district delegates already secured and McCorvey downplaying further publicity. Governor Folsom denies a second primary slate and confirms ending presidential nominating bids.
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Amon Southern
McCorve
Philadelphia
Alabama
Truman
McCorvey
Folsom
Measure Targets Subversive Communist Activity in Law Debate
Senators weigh a new measure to criminalize any subversive activity by Communists. Kilgore warns against mind control legislation likening it to Gestapo methods. Dworshak and Dewey doubt legislating philosophy can be effective. Stassen says a House bill may pass, but constitutional issues loom. Wherry foresees Senate action amid unresolved questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilgore
D-Wva
Senate
Life expectancy in United States rises since 1912
The expectation of life at birth for Americans has increased by about 38 years since 1912, reflecting substantial gains in health and longevity over the past century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chattahoochee River Project Approved by Senate
Washington AP The Senate approved a flood control and navigation bill authorizing 25.12 million dollars for Georgia. The measure funds Buford Dam Clark Hill Allatoona Apalachicola Chat tahoochee and Flint rivers and Savannah Harbor with Georgia totals rising by about 6.9 million dollars versus the House estimate. Senator Richard B Russell was named to the Senate House conference committee to resolve differences between bills.
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Washington
Senate
Georgia
Richard B. Russell Wa
House Conference Committee
Honsand
Th House
Buford
Clark Hill
Macon
Ocmulgee
Allatoona
Apalachicola
Chattahootchee
Flint Rivers
Savannah Harbor
Man Charged With Murder After Dunkerton Shooting
Fre Lee Roberts, a 55-year-old from Dunkerton, was named by Wood as the shooter. Roberts, father of all children, was jailed at an undisclosed location to prevent mob violence. He allegedly fired to scare off pickets threatening to overturn his car, while a riot damaged a plant fence and parking lot, with rocks thrown at overturned cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fre Lee Roberts
Negri
Dunkerton
Wood
Roberts
H. T. Wage
Wheelchair Veterans Excel In Basketball
CHICAGO. A wheelchair basketball team from the paraplegic ward at Hine Hospital, the Gizz Kids, won straight victories against strong Midwest foes including the Chicago Stags, displaying superior shooting and wheelmanship. Opponents felt out of place on the wheels as the team rode with unity and familiarity akin to polo. The item notes a drop in U S death rates from pneumonia and influenza by about 70 percent in 1937.
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Chicago
Gizz Kids
Hine Hospital
Midwest
Chicago Stags
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