Southern Trailways Bus Drivers Strike As Contract Expires
A nine state strike by drivers against Southern Trailways and Southern Bus Company began at midnight, halting or delaying buses. Union leader Otto Debate said 1,100 workers across Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Arkansas Tennessee Texas Illinois Kentucky Missouri are affected. The walkout followed failed contract talks and rejection of a one year extension with a reopen clause, with wage per mile among the disputed issues.
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Alexandria
Trailways
Southern Bus Company
Otto Debate
Louisiana
Mississppi
Alabama
Arkansas
Tennessee
Texas
Illinois
Kentucky
Missouri
Southern Trailways Bus Company
Cecil Prosao
AFL
A Million Dollars To Relieve Piles Ad
An old claim notes over a million dollars yearly spent on remedies for piles. It promotes Peterson's Ointment as soothing fast relief and a money back promise, priced 35 cents a box and 60 cents for a tube with applicator.
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Asterson
Peterson
Ralph McGill Charged With Libel by Texan
A libel complaint was filed in Fort Worth county court against Ralph McGill editor of the Atlanta Constitution for an article titled Southerner's Viewpoint dated May 13. The charge is a misdemeanor carrying a fine up to 2000 dollars or up to two years in jail. The case stems from a family row between Dr. Norris and Dr. Louie D. Newton discussed at a St. Louis Baptist meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forth Worth
Ralph McGill
Atlanta Constitution
J. Frank Norris
First Baptist Church
W. E. Myem
McGill
Sally Montgomery
Atellanta
Norris
Louie D. Newton
Atlanta
St. Louis
Three Men Arrested On Liquor Charges
Three men identified as Hubb Powell of Westville Florida Robert Griffin and W D Thomas of Troy were arrested on illegal possession of a distillery and a still. They waived preliminary hearing before U S District Court official J W Daughtry and were bound over for Federal Grand Jury action on bonds of 300 dollars each. Authorities seized a 400 gallon capacity still 360 gallons of mud and a 1946 automobile nest Echo in Dale County. The seizure occurred Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Daughtry
U. S. District Court
Alcoholic Tax Unit
R. B. Phillips
Hubb Powell
Westville
Fla
Robert Griffin
W. D. Thomas
Troy
Phillips
Dale County
J. R. Dykes
Ben
Three Men Enlist in U S Army Air Forces
Three men enlisted in the Army Air Forces this week as announced by local recruiting officials. The volunteers are William A. Dexter of Atlanta Everett N. Nelson of New Brockton and Bruce Henderson. Each pledged three years of service.
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William A. Dexter
Atlanta
Everett N. Nelson
New Brockton
Bruce Henderson
Army Air Forces
Debate over bus line wage rises stalls talks
The discussion on wage increases for bus line employees stalls as Debate argues for higher pay to meet living costs, while R K Jeffries executive vice president of the company says the firm cannot continue if costs rise further. He notes fares have stayed the same for five years despite steep equipment price increases.
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R. K. Jeffries
Chicago
Jeffries
Mrs J J Stone 77 Dies At Midland City
Mrs J J Stone seventy seven died after a brief illness at her Midland City home. Funeral services were held at Daleville Baptist Church with Rev Scrozier of Enterprise officiating. Burial in Daleville Cemetery. Survived by husband, a daughter Mrs C H Patrick of Ozark, five sons Augustus Stone Jacksonville James Stone Malverm Warren Louis Frank Stone Midland City route two Joe Marion Stone Ozark and several grandchildren. Active pallbearers listed.
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J. J. Gtone
Midland City
Daleville Baptist Church
Scrozier
Enterprise
Daleville
Ward Wilson
Chargers
Stone
C H. Patrick
Ozark
Augustus Stone
Jacksonville
James Stone
Malverm
Warren
Louie Frank Stone
Joe Marion Stone
J.B. Chapman
John Tidwell
Royal Faulk
J. R. Patterson
Alton Tidwell
Trial closes as defense attacks federal meddling in Greenville
The defense argued the state failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and condemned Northern interference in Southern affairs. Attorney Thomas Watford closed the role by blaming Washington and the FBI for meddling, urging a jury acquittal. The investigation, against three defendants, involved FBI cooperation with JohnncC. Bills, head of the Charlotte office, under Tom Clark, U S Attorney General.
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Defenace
Thomas Watford
Washington
Watford
Federal Bureau
Wof
Greenville County
FBI
Johnncc
Bills
Charlotte
Tom Clark
The
United States
Job market near crest as industrial employment stabilizes
An economist notes a leveling off in industrial employment from 41 858 000 in February to 42 708 000 in April. He cautions this does not signal a rebound but a leveling off, with the industry at a crest likely to stay steady rather than surge upward.
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Clague
Court of Common Pleas opens regular session with judges presiding
Seventy six civil cases and twelve criminal charges are set on the docket as the Court of Common Pleas convenes this morning for the regular session with Judge Norton Melina presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealdar
Court of Common Plea
Thia Mornin
Judie J. Norton Melina
Seeing-eye dog story from Sewell's Morristown return
Sewell, after tests at Bellevue, plans a six week Aniston treatment and May 31 return to Morristown to receive a new seeing-eye dog named Ded. He has cared for Jackie the old dog and notes eight years of experience with guide dogs. He praises smiling people and looks forward to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell
Bellevue Hospital
Anniston
Morristown
N. J
Jackie
Ded
Maxine
Livestock prices steady across Georgia and Florida markets
Livestock arrivals at eight major packing plants in Georgia and Florida totaled 500 cattle 150 calves and 1675 hogs. Hog prices held steady with medium hogs 129 pounds and up at 21.50 to 22 dollars, lighter weights and unshipped hogs also noted. In Montgomery Alabama receipts 500 cattle and 175 hogs reported with steady to firm values for most categories and calves at 20 to 22 dollars.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothamn
Als
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery
Fed- State
Mkt
Union Stock
Truman aims to sign Greek Turkish aid bill in hotel
President Truman prepared to sign the Greek Turkish aid bill in his hotel suite early tomorrow morning. He is expected to issue a brief statement outlining the Truman Doctrine as his mother recovers from a hip injury. The President showed strain after traveling to be with her, while Mrs. Truman felt somewhat better before her sleep.
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Truman
Kiwanis Honors All Past Presidents At Luncheon
The Dothan Kiwanis Club honored past presidents at a luncheon yesterday with Theodore Jackson leading the program. Seventeen former presidents attended, names listed, and several other officers honored or inducted. A new member, W. E. Adair, joined, and guests from Memphis and Atlanta attended. The meeting also noted upcoming club activities including the June outing registration and a Headland Club invitation to attend the baseball park playground opening.
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Dothan Kiwanis Club
Theodore Jackson
T. A. Shealy
Raymond Spann
C. M. Ling
P. B. MeeLauchlin
C. W. Johnson
Myer Blumberg
Bruce Flurry
Solomon Baxter
A. B. Blount
John W. Bish
W. R. Jordan
C. C. Moseley
L. J. Thomas, Sr
Frank Pridgen
J. L. Vaughn
H. K. Martin
F. M. Gaines
Civic
Albert Logue
J. A. Keyton
M. D. Black
Andrew J. Miller
J. L. Crawford
F. G Granger
Harvey NeBryde
E. A. Donnelly
Leroy Priest
Sam Blumberg
B.W. Armstrong
W. E. Adair
W. S. Witton
Herman Harris
George Simpson
Memphis
Kiwanian Verne- Hoffman
Atlanta
W. W. Fower
J. P. Culver
Whit King
Headland Club
Dothan Club
Baseball Park
Elba approves $60,000 school bond issue
Elba Alabama residents voted 208 to 118 to approve a $60,000 bond issue for a new school building. Elba School Principal J. C. Dixon said part of the funds will complete the project already under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elba
Ala
Elba Citi-Zena
J. C. Dixon
Small Tornado Hits Near Americus Georgia
A small tornado with heavy rains struck near Americus, Georgia, unroofing a house and a barn. No casualties were reported. Witnesses said the twister aimed toward Americus center but veered upward after the damage.
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Americus, Ga
Americus
Heat Turns On In Practice Crashes At Air Fire Drill
At Elgin Field Florida a surplus B 17 is set in crash position for a fire fighting and rescue drill. Firefighters wearing suits and masks approach the burning aircraft as an asbestos dummy is removed within two minutes of the crash alert. Temperature readings in the radio room climb to about 1200 degrees.
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Elgin Field
Fla
Air Proving Ground Command
Movie Being Made in American Zone
Production has begun on the first post war German movie in the United States zone. The film will be Zwischen Gestern und Morgen Between Yesterday and Tomorrow and will cost about $70,000.
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Munich
United States
Four Building Permits Granted in City Office
Building permits were granted for four projects: total at 201 Newton Street to O H Whigham for residence addition at 107 Wilburn Street costing 200 dollars. J H Brennan for remodel at 701 West Adams Street costing 1,100 dollars. M Kirkland for an office building in the Fortsworth area drawing permit details not fully provided.
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Newton Street
O. H. Whigham
Wilburn Street
J. H. Brennan
West Adama Street
M. Kirkland
Forts Wttees
Senate rejects per capita school funds plan
The Senate rejected a bid by Silas Cater to shift school building funds from a tax surplus to a per capita basis for funding. An alternative 50–50 split was also defeated. The final amendment to go to voters in the Aug 26 special election would use income tax surplus after bonds and other debts, directing future revenues to teacher salaries. The Legislature adjournment plan and legal questions from the Supreme Court were noted as proceedings continued.
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Senate
Montgomery
Silas Cater
Cater
Legislatare
Treasury
House
Arlier
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Tax cuts eyed as House and Senate debate timing
The House Ways and Means panel heard a first recommendation for a broad tax cut from AT T and allied groups, seeking to include a communications excise repeal in the 1948 revision. Senate Republicans eyed a June 10 vote on delaying the measure, while Democrats urged scrutinizing spending first. The plan would trim about 4 billion dollars yearly from individual income taxes starting July 1, with mid year implementation rather than retroactive. Lifeen se Service joined Revenue Marine to form today the U S Coast Guard in 1915.
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House Ways and Means Committee
American Telephone Cid Telegraph Company
Associated, Companies
United States Independent Telephone
Knutson
R - Minn
Senate
Millikin
R -Cole
George
Georgia
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Lucas
House
Internal Revenue Bureau
Alabama Legislature Invites Nimitz to Speak
Montgomery AP reports the Alabama Legislature passed four resolutions inviting Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to address the upcoming development session of the body during Alabama's commencement exercises on June 9. The invites aim to honor the decorated admiral and connect national leadership with state ceremonies.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Chester W. Nimitz
Hotel Detective Howard on Guest Safety
Howard, a hotel detective, outlines priorities to protect guests from themselves and prowlers. He notes most visitors are cooperative, with only a few troublemakers nightly. emphasis on locking doors, avoiding smoking in bed, knowing fire escape routes, and watching unfamiliar guests.
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Gaid Howard
Steh-Us
Howard
House debates information program and naval budget
The House foreign affairs committee meets behind closed doors to discuss an information program including Voice of America and creates an office of information and education exchange in the State Department with a good behavior clause. Senate and House panels move on Navy appropriations, labor bill timing, and science funding while RFC probes an $80 million loan to Baltimore and Ohio. Rabbit meat and beriberi noted as city food issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Voice of America
Office of Information and Education Exchange
State Department
Congress
Rep. Mundt
R-Sd
House
Senate Armed Services Committee
Truman
House Expenditure Committee
Senate
Ellender
Dle
White House
House Interstate Commerce Committee
National Science Foundation
RFC
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Tobey
R-Nh
Maryland
B&o
Northwest Florida Debates New Senatorial Districts
Florida lawmakers clash over creating Bay County district by splitting from Washington Gulf Calhoun. Monroe district bid amid stalled bills on juvenile courts and general appropriations. Senate and House deadlock delays $55 million budget plan and a $1.5 million medical college site in Miami. Gov Caldwell praises education push while warning funding gaps hurt teachers. veterans program gains broad support with tax exemptions and expanded services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mession
Bay
Washington
Gulf
Budget Commission
House
Senate
Jacksonville
Tampa
Gainesville
Millard Caldwell
Florida
new States Department + Veterans Affairs
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Southern Trailways
Southside Granite Co
Coy L. Branson
Jack Kingery
Harry Hall Company
George Weckler
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Georgia Jean
Goodeighbors
Weckler
Nicinva
J. J. Stone
Common Pleas Court
America
Blumberg
Dothan
Montgomery Market
New York
New Orleans
Kiwanis Club
Lifeenee Service
Revenue Marine Service
U. S. Coast Guard
Nimitz
India
Ceylon
Ema
Miami
Atrte Medical College
Ieee
Lidia E. Pirhares Screen
P. S
Mersin
Beauchan Paint & Glass Co
Adams
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