Negro escapes mob in North Carolina jail yard
In Jackson North Carolina federal and local officers chased a Black man named Godwin Bush after masked white men abducted him from Northamton County jail. A lone shot whistled past him as he fled into pre-dawn darkness, with investigators later noting a bullet embedded near the jail and a footprint as clues. The FBI received evidence and continued search efforts as reports conflicted over Bush’s alleged crime and the abduction’s motive.
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Ralph Howland Jackson
N. C
Godwin
Biddy) Bush
Northamton County
Allte
Ronn Howard
Jackson
Sonertor
Jihen
Running Man
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washuston
FBI
Girl And Sweetheart Go On Trial Monday For Slaying Parents
In Santa Ana California two socialite youths face the state charges for murdering the girl's parents aboard their yacht. Louise Overell 14 and George Gollum 21 are indicted in the slayings of Financier E Overell 68 and Beulah Overell in Newport Harbor. Police found dynamite aboard the yacht after a blast on March 15. The couple denied involvement as curious crowds flocked to Bonita Ana.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Vial
Louise Overell
George Gollum
Walls Et E. Overell
Beulah
Flintridge
Pasadena
Overell
Finance Company
Los Angeles Furseiture Denier
Newport Harbor
Gollum
Miss Overell
Wey
Bonita Ana
Fort
John Atkins Rejoins Dothan Police Force
John R Atkins returns to the Dothan Police Department to fill a vacancy created by the departure of Detective Fred Draughon who leaves to join the Alabama Highway Patrol. Police Chief J Draughon announced the moves as the department reallocates officers to meet staffing needs. Lone Mart resigns and Ralph McCordington is set to fill Atkins vacancy.
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John Atkins
Dothan
John R. Atkins
Fred Draughon
J. ¥. Draughon
Draughon
Alabama Highway Patrol
Montgomery
Atkins
Lone Mart
Ralph McCording
New Clue Hints Atlanta Socialite May Have Been Hanged
AP reports investigators in Atlanta tying the slaying of socialite Mrs. Paul Refole to a blood stained rope found in bushes near Peachtree Creek. Police Chief Neal Ellis says the rope may have been the murder instrument, lashed to a branch with a heavy object, as the case pivots on this clue.
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Atlanta
Paul R Refovle
Neal Ellis
W. G. Mahaffey
Daddy Tells The Horror But Sonny Listens For The Bugle
Hal Boyle writes from Hot Springs Arkansas about the pull of war memory and the way adults dramatize danger for children. He notes veterans and parents inadvertently glamorize conflict while fearing its consequences and recalls his own childhood exposure to wartime narratives.
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Daddy
Sonny
Pea River Bridge Opens To Traffic After Bailey Assembly
Geneva Star reports the Pea River Bailey bridge installation completed and traffic flowing again. State Highway Department crews, aided by Army engineers, drove piles and erected a 280 foot one way span with walkways, enabling passage between Geneva and the southwestern county. The temporary bridge, shipped from an Army camp in New York, replaces the collapsed old structure that caused a fatal crash on April 1.
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Pea River
Geneva
State Highway Department
Army Engineers
Ft. Berming
Eagle
Victor Smith
Baileys
Wootnesville
N.Y
Bartley
Kilpanick
Fi Honning
Sssi
Joan KT Arnagion
Sde
Eutede
Fort Jong
Kilpatrick
Scooter Rider's Sea Collides With Truck in Rain
Floyd Patchen, fifteen, of 416 West Newton Street, was hospitalized with a fractured jaw and minor injuries after a Friday night collision. The scooter rider and a tractor driven by Jerome Powell, both sides of Lena Street at W Main and Lena, collided with a truck driven by Jack Blackman as the truck attempted a left turn.
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Floyd Patche
Wes Newton Street
Tothan
W. Main
Lena Streets
Pancher
Jerome Powell
Lena Street Ag
Jack Blackman
Washington Street
Marshall Urges Congress Action On Four Vital Measures
City of Dothan workers prepare to study two retirement system options with a committee of city employees and department heads to recommend one plan. The City Commission and local delegation pledge support if the chosen plan won t financially cripple the city as negotiations begin with State Senator Ward and Joy Won for explanation. The panel will compare a proposed plan and an established retirement act option to determine the best benefit for employees.
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City of
UMD
Tomorday
W. G Wardwak
Jattor
Wan
Joy
Trak
Larawick
Wwe
We de Maton
Sigmatory
Final Accord Seen In U S Argentine Nazi Dispute
Washington reports a final accord to end the dispute between the United States and Argentina over the Nazi issue. Key figures include Ambassador George S. Mesyssmith and State Secretary for Latin American affairs, with Buenos Aires claiming deportations of Nazi agents and signaling new hemispheric obligations. Officials expect a full report and a forthcoming decision within weeks.
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Joan M. Aigntowf
Washington
APA
United
Theo
United States
Armentathomia
Amencan
Wil
Buenos
Cage
Argentina
Vawn Reomughy
Juan 2
Poron
Torr
Winister
Memersmith
Atter gan_Kovernment
Atreoy Watch Bt
Railroad Man Thorell Killed Switching Cars in Cairo
Pershing Thorell, freightman for Atlantic Line Railroad of 216 W Troy Street, died after being struck by a freight car in Cairo Georgia Saturday about 3 45 p m He was killed instantly while switching cars He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Tucker and several siblings His body will be returned to Dothan today for funeral arrangements announced by authorities.
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Pershing Thomell
Tuencleur
Troy Street
Atlantic Line Railroad
Cairo
Reilroad
Thorell
Mise Mary Ellen, Tucker
and & Gon
Micheel
Pothan
Dothan
Prods Lawmakers On Foreign Affairs
Secretary of State May pushes four foreign affairs bills stalled in Congress aiming for quick passage by July 30 or fiscal year start July 1. Measures include US membership in UNHCR, continued wartime missions, arms sales receipts and ratification of treaties with Italy Romania Hungary and Bulgaria, with House action anticipated.
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Edward E. Bomar Washington
May Stll
Congress
United States
International Refugee Organization
Army
UNRRA
Germany
Austria
Senate
House
China
Helen
Maly
Romania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Vandenberg
State Department
Marathull
Ardy Tig Sear
Tibet
Childeen
United
Groeten
Legislators Must Start Over Again
Alabama lawmakers return to the Capitol to resume work after May 11, facing a heavy agenda. The legislature aims to advance key amendments, reshuffle committee appointments, and address contentious bills while awaiting negotiations between top leaders.
National Foot Week Brings Relief For Weary Dous
A fragmented report notes National Foot Week promoting foot health amid comments urging Americans to focus on proper footwear and care. It mentions the need for properly fitted shoes to improve ventilation and comfort for tired feet and discusses perceived benefits of foot health awareness.
Daytone editor dies after automobile accident
Dayton Beach report states HL Plaips Sherler, editor of The Jackanovile Journal, died at Waltax Hospital in Daytona yesterday from injuries sustained in a car crash. Further details were not released.
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Daytona Beach
Sherler
Atate
Jackanovile
Waltax Hospital
Daytona
Sandey
President's Mother Growing Weaker at Bedside
Report from Washington indicates President's mother showing continued decline in health. Medical briefings say condition is serious as officials quote doctors and discuss potential next steps. Public sentiment focuses on stability and care plan for the president and family. Names of medical staff and officials are cited in dispatches from Kansas City and Washington.
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Ha Patel
Kam Fee
Union
Truman
Huy
Phywtian
Former Teacher Pittman Seriously Hurt in Birmingham
W ot Pittenan, a former Dothan city teacher, was reported critically ill in a Birmingham hospital last night after two operations. He is a native of Howton County with sisters Me a Hall and Mir. Webster Betler. He taught here for several years then moved to Enterprise and later Birmingham.
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W. Ot Pittenan
Dothan City
Schastic
Burringham
Ween
Howton County
Mea
Webster Betler
Pittman
Enterprise
Birmingham
Jis
Ingurepee Com
Peng
Graduating Class of 1947 at Dotlung High School
The 1947 graduating class at Dotlung High School will receive diplomas Thursday evening in the hotel ballroom. Valedictorian Ruby Nell Campbell and salutatorian Jotie Lowi lead a list of 24 graduates. The commencement, with processional and hymns, will feature speaker DEFA Childs, with the program printed on page 8.
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Ruby Nell Campbell
Julia Lewis Toght
Dothan High School
Ruby Nell
J. H. Cammpbell
Washington St
Dothan High
Louse Pelham
National Honor Society
WHSAG
Kan
Clase
Julia
Ay Lows
Lafayette
Laurie Petia
Avid
Band
Sur
Dotlung Hadi
Hyall
Yate Studier Tel School
AZ MU
Credite
Huby Nell Campbell
Jotie Lowi
Defa Childs
Panton
Wothan High Reheol
Tormibera
Jontaritch Nehootta
Webb 4 H Clubbers Host Chicken Supper Fundraiser
Webb 4 H Clubbers held a fried chicken supper at the Webb school to raise funds for the group. Approximately 67,000 potato slips grown in a school behind the bed were sold to Houston Brower, Knight, with Trader Wan in charge of recreation. Louise Tyter directed decorations while the Webb home demonstration club prepared the meal under county agent Clark Rudder’s report yesterday.
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Membrri
Webb
Analatant
Clark Rudéer
Elut
Houston Brower
Knight
Trader Wan
Modeys
Loulve Tyter
16 County Schools To Hold Graduation Exercises This Week
Moraton County schools plan multiple graduation events this week across white high, junior high, and elementary divisions. Ceremonies occur Friday and Sunday with various speakers and diplomas to be awarded.
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Moraton County
Sindente
Tnnay
Aoo
Walter Robitette Yall
Arhford
Pensions for Ex Presidents Considered by Congress
Rep Bell advocates a presidential pension plan citing aging and years after office. He cites Library of Congress figures showing presidents faced a demanding tenure and short post presidency lifespans. The bill would set pensions around 50 000 annually after taxes, with Hoover as a potential current beneficiary.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Waslington
Bell da May
Library of Congress
Bell
Law House Judiciary Aid
White House
Heart & Reporter
Grocerica
Tigurea
Calvin Coolidge
Penson Bell
Missourian
Truman
Mr. True Man
Herbert Hoover
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