Dewey Wins Oregon Primary Over Stassen
Governor Thomas E. Dewey appears to have captured Oregon's 12 delegate slate with a reported 5,000 vote lead over Harold Stassen based on 1736 of 1861 precincts. Multnomah County and Portland area gave him the margin as Stassen conceded and pledged to pursue second choice support.
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Portland
Ore
Thomas E. Dewey
New Yerk
Oregon
Harold E. Stasgo
Minnesota
Stassen
Dewey
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Minneapolis
Sacramento
Cal
Multnomah County
New York
Legislature Called In Session To Boost Alabama Highways
Rex Thomas Montgomery AP reports former state highway director Ed N Rodgers urged Gov Folsom and the Legislature to convene an immediate session to address a highway funding crisis. He outlined options including a one cent gas tax increase and other revenue steps, arguing federal aid loss if delayed. Rodgers blamed past state-financed road builds and urged earmarking increased revenue to prevent diversion. He proposed transferring the lubricating oil tax from the highway patrol to the highway department as one option, with several supplementary measures to follow.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Alabama
Uife
Ed N. Rodgers
Chauncey Sparks
Tug Incere
Alabama Road Builders’ Association
Rodgers
James E. Folsom
Highway Department
Sparks
The
Alabama Bulldozer
Highway Patrol
Campen- Turn
No. 18
Decatur Gets First Livestock Coliseum
Montgomery AP report says a contract for a regional livestock coliseum in Decatur was awarded to M. D. Saxon Contractor, Montgomery, at a bid of 57 thousand dollars. Plans call for a 100 by 150 foot steel prefabricated main building with a 1,500-seat indoor arena, offices, and a night barn, expandable by sections, no columns and 20 feet overhead clearance.
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Dadeville
Demopolis
Decatur
Paterson
Servicemen's Wives Eligible For Free Care This Month
In Montgomery AP report Dr 3 5 Hough of the Maternal Health Department Bureau announced that servicemen's wives can receive free facility care at the government's expense only through this month. He said the policy is temporary and will not continue beyond the period.
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Montgomery (Ap
Hough
Mate Health
Drainage condemnation action started in Houston County
Condemnation action began in Houston County Probate Court to acquire right of way for a drainage ditch from Bryant's Creek to Merritt Pond. Plaintiffs include C. J. Jordan and Mrs. H. E. Bell. Hearing set for June 4. other landowners have withdrawn objections and granted rights of way. Army engineers started work after choosing a shorter route. equipment moved from Jackson County Florida with more draglines and bulldozers en route.
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Albert Logue
Aganst
C. J. Jordan
Mrz
H. E. Bell
Bryant's Creek
Merritt Pond
Croza
Lorne
Loxue
Army Engineers
Board of Revenue
Irwin Ell Creek
Warren $. Everret
Jackson County
Fla
Run Off Primary Ballot Short in Third District
Voters in Alabama's Third Congressional District will use a short ballot for the June 1 runoff Democratic primary. They will select four national convention delegates from seven candidates and a district regular delegate between E. C. Boswell and L. H. Adams Jr. Boswell led May 4 with 10,332 votes, Adams had 903, while Palmer won the May 4 primary with 11,948. Calhoun’s withdrawal elevates Lucille Patterson as alternate.
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NATO
FAULE
Third District
E. C
Bud) Boswell
Geneva
L. H. Adams, Jr
Alabama
Columia
L. A. Palmer
Dovthan
Boswell
Adams
Tate
George Wallace
Clayton
Distres
Lucille Tatterson
Enterprise
W. Perry Calhoun
Dethan
Turouf
Patterson
Calhoun
University
Alabama observers to Demo National Convention
Birmingham activists announce 25 observers will attend the Democratic National Convention to counter the Southern revolt. Arthur D. Shores and Emory P. Jackson head the delegation, with Jackson editor of the Birmingham World and NAACP officer. The group will lobby for a fuller civil rights plank advocated by President Truman.
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Birmingham
Arthur D. Shores
Progressive Democratic Council
Shores
Emory PL Jackson
Jackson
Birmingham World
Negro Weekly
Alabama
National Association For Advancement of Colored People
Sharet Reid
Philadelphia Coneention
Truman
Pinckard School Dismisses Four Teachers in Shakeup
Four Pinckard school teachers Miss Moble Tract!, Mrs. Jeanie Clements, Mr. Howard Gulledge, and Mur Mane Harris were removed by a three member Board of Trustees effective the last day of the term. Superintendent J. T. Dykes offered to reassign two, while trustees offered no stated reason for the action, sparking surprise among staff.
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Victor Smith
Pinckard State
Pinckard School
Miss Moble Tract
Dale County Kehnol
Mise Harris
Clements
J. T. Dykes
Pinthard
Harald Sael
Bvar Grseudarner
T M Borland
Miss Harris
Prichard
Botts
Mies Harris
Dothan High graduates hear Dr Parker tonight
Dr Henry A Parker pastor of the First J Baptist church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the 128 graduates of Dothan High School at the school auditorium tonight. The program includes hymns, invoc by F Calhoun, and readings by senior class members. Commencement events for Young Junior High and Dothan High follow Friday with addresses by Wayne Etheridge and Patrick Rice, and diplomas awarded by Mra Minnie Heard.
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Dothan High
Dr. Parker
Abby Fuabd
Henry A. Parker
First J. Baptist Church
Dothan High School
BP. m
Faith of Our Fathers
F. Calhoun
Fos | Pe Sfeet Methodist Church
Dothan
Betty Lane Underwood
Sal Ann Seaborn
Catherine Janet Lane
Wauthena Ann Wise
Ray Morrace Roney
Bobby Helms
Jamea Gamble
Charles Clearman
Malcolm Kallingsworth
Than
Marge Driggers
A. Debunden
Headland Avenue Baptist Church
Wayne Etheridge
Patrick Rice
Louie Pelham
National Honor Society
Anne Hanshan
Mra
Minnie T Heard
American Consul Wounded In Fighting At Jerusalem
LAKE SUCCESS The Security Council faced a tense vote over Palestine actions. U S demands for a strong UN response failed to gain full support as the council approved a cease fire resolution with abstentions from Syria, Russia, and the Soviet Ukraine. The United States pressed for action to end hostilities and called for King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan to be placed where he belongs.
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United States
Dothan Aie
Warren R. Austin
U.S
U. S. Walleat
Austin
Security Council
Abdullah
Trans-Jordan
United Nations
Council Actlon
Palestine
Alexander Cadogan
Britain
Xald
Jews Say Arab Bullet Fell On Dim Street Truce Figure Shot
Washington US consulgeneral in Jerusalem Thoras C Wasson was shot and gravely wounded while walking in the bullet swept street during tensions over a proposed truce. A sailor and a consulate guard were also wounded as fighting raged in Jerusalem. The United Nations Truce Commission delayed plans to move amid the attack. Wasson, a 52 year old foreign service veteran, was taken to Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. The incident raised questions about potential shifts in American policy in the Palestine crisis.
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Washington
Thoras C. Wasken
US 8
Jerusalem
State Department
Wasson
Mvnsion
Xervier
Newark
Nea
Serugalent
United Nations
Haly Cy
Palestine
Ay Vor
St Fa
Truce Commission
Waneen
Omlaht
E& Anfer
Waason
Jerucatens
Willians Durdett
Macon
Axratinl
Wirvian
Jane Opanset
Burdett
Wesson Wan
Palestine Time
Water Pipe Shortage Hampers City Services Says Brennan
City grapples with pipe shortages delaying water service in sections of Dothan as Commissioner J A Brennan notes multiple complaints of low pressure during a drought. Holloway reports orders outstanding for over a year as crews route available pipe to critical areas and promise new lines and feeders where most needed.
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City
Brennan
Brenman
Harvey Moelloway
Water Department
Hartford
Onceady
Carmen
Plata
Jurgen Precy
New Catholic Pastor Coming To Dothan
MOBILE AP The Rev George Rover will become pastor of St Stephen's church in Dothan on May 29. The Mobile diocese announced the transfer to succeed the retiring Rev Joseph Rayer, who leaves due to ill health to a new assignment.
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Dothan
Mobile (Ap
George Rover
St Dares ‘Catholic
Colomten Charen
Lothen
Inedy
Ataistar
Mt. Tombe A
British Fliers Claim Four Egyptian Planes Shot Down
British reports say RAF pilots shot down four Egyptian planes near a Beth Shean area south of Nazareth amid weather confusion. An Egyptian claim cited losses but spokesmen called the attacks a mistake.
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Jamen Myere
TEE Aviv
Iseachan
Triah
Bethwifield
Hatta
Nazareth
Ines
David Jerfeld
Marts
Nerimady
Tritith Muller
Malta
Cormavinique
Planet
Teroh
Teiyuride
Joel Lane
Keandt
Saapeeet
Toa
Srand
Meat prices fall forecast as CIO strike ends
The CIO meat handlers strike ended, lifting a long disruption to plants and markets. Industry experts expect cheaper meat as packing capacity resumes, with price pressures easing after a weeks long pause. farmers, packers, and wholesalers anticipate market normalization within days.
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CIO
Kinsey Man Missing Since January Sparks Wide Police Search
Kinsey man, a Macaceld navy veteran, vanished January 7 prompting a broad police hunt. Reports mention his mother, a $245 First National Bank check, and neighbors recalling a Panama City connection as investigators trace traces of the missing man.
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Kinsey Man
Coxe
First National Bank
Failure To Reduce Arms Blamed On U S
London AP report cites Soviet circles blaming the United States for UN armament reduction failures. A lengthy document outlines Russo American exchanges, saying the General Assembly resolution is not implemented due to U S opposition.
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London
Taas
Offics
United States
United Nations
Soviet Monitor
Lotted Natione General Assembly
General Assembly
Woman Flier Sets New Speed Record
Palm Springs California AP Jacqueline Cochran landed her P1 plane safely yesterday after flying from Palm Springs to Santa Fe New Mexico and back to set a new world speed record of 448 miles per hour over a 70 kilometer closed course. The prior mark was 440 held by Miss Cochran's flight encountered oxygen challenges on the outbound leg over Arizona. Time was 2 hours 38 minutes. Wright of the National Aeronautics Association timed the flight.
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Calif
Jacqueline Cochran
Santa Fe
N. M
Miss Cochran
Arizona
A. Dotsey Wright
National Aeronextic Association
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