Alabama to consider compulsory tuberculosis tests bill
Alabama may follow its syphilis testing precedent with a proposed measure to compel tuberculosis tests for ages 13 to 50, with exemptions and penalties. The bill authorizes the Health Department to target counties or all residents as needed, funding set at 75 thousand dollars annually.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Bruce Henderson
Wilcox County
State Health Department
Henderson
Health Department
North Alabama
Board of Health
Douglas J. Cannon
Legislature Hearings On Immunity Bill Faces Setbacks
Rep Archid Glemen reintroduces the immunity measure as lawmakers struggle. Campaign tensions rise after a motion to place it on the calendar fails 1 to 94, sending the bill toward an unfavorable committee. Odham and Camp allege Papy offered bribes to derail the leasing ban on bookmakers. Papy denies wrongdoing, claiming only cautioned opponents about mercy.
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Archid Glemen
Targon Springs
Clement
Odham and
Camp
Papy
Monroe County
Congress weighs tax cuts and union seat rules
The House and Senate bills debate tax reductions for 1948 range from 105 to 30 percent with July 1 effective date. Western Union urges repeal of the 25 percent telegram tax. Conferees discuss whether a reform Communist may hold union office, with a ceiling on initiation fees and a potential $25 dues cap. Congress also investigates Hollywood communism, Roosevelt papers access, veterans wages, RFC loans, and a proposed national science foundation.
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Rhote
Senate
Western Union Telegraph Company
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Western Union Aimtory
Communist Party
Tadit
R -Olio
Taft
Roosevelt
Brewster R-Mer
Brewster
War Investigating Committee
House Rules Committee
Kearney
RFC
Baltimore and Chile
House Interstate Commerce Committee
National Science Foundation
Smith
Cecil Martin Heads Slocomb FFA Unit
Cecil Martin was elected president of the Slocomb FFA chapter at a called meeting held last week. Hugo Phillips was named vice president, Marion Hiley secretary, James Metcalf treasurer, and Cleaius Turner reporter.
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Slocomb
Cecil Martin
Slocomb Pfa
Hugo Phillips
Marion Hiley
James Metcalf
Cleaius Turner
Exchange Club Recalls Recreation Movie Program
At the Dothan Exchange Club meeting yesterday Crawford Mosley recreation director and YW. E. Adair presented a recreational film. Eugene McClintic served as program chairman. President Walter Morris appointed RK. I. Ryan sergeant at arms. Guests included Ex kehangite Hefner of Lyle Miss and Mr. Morgan of Selma was present.
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Dothan Exchange Club
Crawford Mosley
City
YW. E. Adair
Esugene McClintic
Walter Morris
RK. I. Ryan
Exkehangite Hefner
Lyle
Miss
Mr. Morgan
Selma
Acquittals spark jubilation after 1848 South Carolina lynching verdict
In Newberry County 1848 case judge John O Neal acquits 28 defendants, including plantation owner Number 5 Carolina, of murder or accessory counts for killing two slaves. Jury foreman and others silent. crowd cheers while protests loom. Wofford College students stage midnight parade in Spartanburg opposing Greenville verdict.
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Carolina
Newberry County
John O'Neal
Wofford
Watt
Ashmore
Martin
Hugh Anderson
Roosevelt Carlos Hurd
Samuel Stewart
Hurd
Sheriff's
Spartanburg
S. C
Wofford College
Greenville
Withe Forte
Russia pushes talks on atomic energy control at UN
Russia renewed its push to link atomic energy control with world armament cuts. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko urged the issue during a big five cub committee session on conventional arms, stressing prohibition of atomic weapons should be tied to the broader arms question. Earlier, the U N Atomic Energy Commission's working committee agreed the Security Council could handle major peace and security questions within its scope.
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Russia
Andrei A. Gromyko
Earler
U. N. Atomic Energy Commission
Security Council
Cot’d
World War II battalion record with European campaigns
The unit served in Lorraine and Germany with 44th 45th American Divisions and in Southeast Germany Austria with 63rd 12th Armored and 36th Infantry Divisions. Veterans enlisted November 25 1940 and may wear Naples Foggia Rome Arno River Southern France Rhineland and Central Europe battle stars. Over 12 million pounds of munitions fired in two years of combat ending May 1945 in the Tyrol Alps near Kufstein Austria.
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Blinde
Stk
Lorraine
Germany
Austria
12Th Armored Division
Naples- Fogsia
Rome + Arno
France
Tomato growers use cryolite blend to battle blight threat
In Worsson County farmers report weekly tomato shipments using copper cryolite mix to protect crops from blight while awaiting market. The note mentions state competition and steady pricing as crops reach harvest.
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Worsson County
Livestock arrivals at Georgia plants total about 300 cattle
Thomasville Georgia and nearby plants report arrivals of about 300 cattle 75 calves and 800 hogs from eight major facilities in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Dover Ala Jacksonville and Tallahassee Prices show hogs steady with medium to choice barrows and over 180 pounds ruling 21.50 to 22.25 while lighter weights 14 to 17 for smaller hogs and sows 17.50 to 19.50.
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Thomasville
USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Montgomery Market Cattle and Hog Prices Report
From Union Stock Yards Montgomery Market notes slow early trading with cann ers and cutters lower. Cattle receipts around 600 with brisk yearling demand, cows meet steady pricing, calves 20.00 to 23.00, canners 9.00 to 12.00. Hogs receipts about 125 with prices mostly steady to lower, top 23.00 for over 200 lb, mid ranges 19.00 to 21.50 across weight classes, sows 17.50 to 18.50, under 180 lb pigs 12.50 down.
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Montgomery Market
Montgomery
Fed- State
Mkt
Union Stock Yards
Truman Defends Truman Doctrine Amid Congressional Criticism
President Truman, reporting from Washington by Army courier plane, defended the Truman Doctrine amid GOP and liberal opposition. He argued U S aid to Greece and Turkey advances United Nations aims, noting officials would negotiate immediate aid agreements while denying benefits to any single faction. He called the passage a major step toward building peace and cited broad congressional support as proof of U S dedication to peace and independence.
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Grandview
Washington
Ne E
United Strates
United Nations
Truman
Calef Executioe
Congress
Greece
Turkey
Legislators Urne Gallalee to Retain Position
Montgomery AP The House and Senate urged Dr John M Gallalee to reconsider his resignation as technical director of the State Building Commission He renewed his request to return as dean at the University of Alabama School of Engineering The joint resolution noted his $12000 annual salary yet credited him with saving the state money by cutting architect fees Former State Senator Orlan Hill proposed keeping Gallalee and his assistant Edward Lancaster on a temporary status quo basis Hill argued to leave selections for the commission to new members. Governor discussed income tax diversion and funding for teachers and welfare saying he would campaign for the amendment if needed.
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House
Senate
Commission
Special election to submit tax amendments and local measures
The text notes a special election on August 26 to vote on Measure 20 and related local constitutional amendments. It details earmarking future income tax revenues for teacher salaries after homestead tax loss, using income tax fund surplus for a school building program after bond and debt payments, and a projected surplus over 26 million by September 30. It also mentions current pledges to reduce ad valorem taxes and pending constitutional changes on paying Etowah and Limestone county officials and hospital funding, with Gov. Folsom expressing incomplete satisfaction.
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House
Senate
Etowah County
Montgomery County
Limestone County
James E. Folsom
President praises bipartisan support for vital legislation
The President thanked leaders and members of both parties in Congress for their splendid support in obtaining passage of the vital legislation, highlighting continued congressional backing for his doctrine.
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Congress
Truman reports mother steady as aid bill signs are noted
At five the president received the morning report on his mother from his sister Miss Mary Jane Truman. Truman said there has been no perceptible change and she is a little rested this morning. Mrs Truman rests comfortably as a hospital bed lifts her head and feet.
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Mr. Truman
Mary Jane Truman
Mrs. Truman
Veterans face unemployment aid abuse across WW II cohort
Washington AP reports about 200000 World War II veterans possibly claim unemployment and subsistence benefits to which they are not entitled. VA officials note progress from tougher investigations as forgeries and ineligible payments rise. Congress debates raising subsistence caps for veterans in college and on the job training.
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Washington
Vaterang Administration
Cipal
Edith Nourse Rogers
R-Masa
House Veterans Committee
Wallace Accepts Bids To Speak In Alabama
Former Vice President Henry Wallace has accepted an invitation to speak in Montgomery at Cramton Bowl on June 7. Gould Beech, editor of the Southern Farmer and committee chair, stated reports show Wallace draws capacity crowds in Austin and Hollywood venues, indicating strong public interest.
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Montgomery
Henry Wallace
Gould Beech
The
Southern Farmer
Wallace
Beech
Austin
Texas
University Gymnasium
Hollywood
Truman Wife Shows Slight Recovery Hopeful Outlook
White House physician Brig. Gen. Wallace Graham said Mrs. Truman had a chance for recovery as her condition showed a steady but guarded improvement. President Truman, grave at his mother’s bedside, expressed guarded hope as doctors focus on treatments to keep her lungs clear and prevent fluid buildup.
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White House
Wallace Graham
Truman
Graham
Mr. Truman
Mrs. Truman
Black man James Brown convicted for assaults in Georgia
In Sylvania Georgia James Brown 25 a Black man was convicted today of attacking two white women and sentenced to confinement in the State Penitentiary. Police guarded the courthouse as the case drew a large crowd and the judge urged privacy amid heightened tensions. Brown was captured May 6 and held at the prison before trial.
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Lvania
James Brown
Conviceng
Traffe
James L. Renfroe
Brown
Renfroe
Dothan Mayor Discusses Retirement Legislation
Brennan said the 1045 Legislature passed an act letting municipalities join a State retirement program. Participation is optional for current employees but mandatory for new hires. Hardwick and Malone noted the City of Dothan could join via a council resolution.
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Tien
Dothan
Hardwick
Malone
Brennan
SSS Ton tonic claimed to boost blood strength and energy
An advertisement urges readers to check blood health when feeling run down and pale. It touts SSS Ton as a potent tonic that builds up blood strength, improves appetite and energy, aids digestion, and fosters better sleep and overall vitality. The copy cites millions of bottles sold and urges purchase at local drug stores.
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