Cattle death tied to rabies prompts later precautions
A cow from Clopion died after showing signs of illness. brain tests confirmed rabies. The Houston County public health department announced precautionary anti rabies treatment for a workman who assisted unloading the cattle from the truck. The truck arrived Friday. a scratch on the arm led to treatment. Also noted, officials announced a notary appointment, indictments in theft cases, and various local civic updates including exchanges clubs and naval personnel assignments.
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Gale
Houston County Public Health Department
Taft Leads In Kentucky Delegates In 1948 Nomination Race
Senator Cooper says Taft’s camp could win 1 to 13 of Kentucky’s 25 delegates with Dewey at seven to nine, Vandenberg three, and Stassen one. Taft’s bloc eyes about 300 first-ballot votes. Dewey and Taft vie for leadership. South gains likely key if Taft nears total. Ohio and Midwest support cited, with Dewey leading in New York Oregon New Hampshire and scattered states for a 145 unchallenged vote lead.
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Cooper
Dewey
Taft
South
Ohio
Minois
New York
Oregon
New Hampshire
Harvest of clover seed in Houston yields below last year
Leemy Horn reports near 100 acres of clover seed harvest in Waseca County producing about 100 pounds per acre. Dry weather reduced yield from the 150 to 200 pounds per acre anticipated. None of the seed will be sold. farmers plan to replant, with enough seed left in soil to provide a stand next year.
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Husatne
Horn
Mrs. C. J. Stephenson Dies In Local Hospital
Mrs. Charles J. Stephenson aged 79 of 206 South Lena Street Dothan died in a local hospital after a short illness. A longtime Dothan resident she belonged to Foster Street Methodist Church. Survived by five sons J O Stephenson H D Stephenson Y R Stephenson D H Stephenson and C L Stephenson. five daughters L A Page L A Whitley Paul Ward Q T Patterson and Carl Shearhouse plus 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral 4 pm at Foster Street Methodist Church with Dr W F Calhoun officiating burial Cay Cemetery Ward Wilson in charge. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
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Charles J. Stephenson
South Lena Street
Dothan
J. O H. Saxon
Dr. T. K. McQuatter
Bob Pemberton
Keener Laxles
Floyd Baxter
Jack Kingly
Roy Q. Wile
Rufus Cherry
Marvie Harrison
Ray Hayes
Harry K. Martin
Macon Childs
A. C. Watson
Hruew Page
Fishing Boat Revelry Stirs Monterey Harbor Incident
Montery harbor near Monterey California erupts when sailors aboard the destroyer Thompson board a purse vessel Petrina FL to quell a drunken revelry. The fishing boat becomes adrift, a boarding party rescues the engineer and restores order as Coast Guard craft keep the vessel from beaching. Police report unclear on drunken celebrants.
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Monterey
Cal
Uos.s. Thompson
Monterey Harbor
Navy
Somers
Coast Guard
Portuguese Jellyfish Invasion Reaches California
In Santa Monica, surfers report a rare invasion of Portuguese man o' war, a tiny blue yellowish float that carries a powerful sting. The unfamiliar creatures, with a triangular sail, drift near the shore and sting for up to 24 hours. No effective remedies are known to stop their advance.
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Santa Monica
Cal
CUBS
Samoa
Florida
Forgetful Professor Finds Lost Watch
Omaha Nebr report describes a physicist observer Kenneth Meaver from an Omaha campus demonstrating a detector under a stack of papers. He reports a Geiger cone reaction to a specific water sample while noting a watch loss and a humorous aside about memory.
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Omaha
Stanty
Kenneth Iforten
Meaver
Ets
CM Mian
Morton
Gandhi Assassin Trial Opens In Delhi For Godse
Natturam Vinayak Godse, 25, a Brahmin from Bombay, arrives in New Delhi to face trial for the Gandhi assassination. He is charged with murder and conspiracy with Hindu extremist groups. defense may argue the act served India's independence. Proceedings begin at the Red Fort with guards and barbed wire enclosures.
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James W. Michaels
New Delhi
Gospesi
Athu
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Gandhi
Natturam Vinayake Godse
Ali
Godse
Gadse
Bombay
Mahasubha
India
Red Fort
Delhi
Mrs Mollie Shields Dies Near Hartford
Mrs Mollie Maybelle Shields, aged 54, died early Sunday at her home on Hartford Route One. Survived by husband J Shields, three sisters Mrs J De Wright, Mrs K V Justice, Mrs W A Shields, and brother J T Kelly. Funeral held at Pondtown Church at 4 pm with Rev G W Collins officiating. burial in church cemetery. Holman Funeral Home of Hartford in charge.
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Hartford
Mollie Maybelle Shields
J. 7 Shields
J. de Wright
K. V. Justice
W. A. Shields
Nadford
J.T. Kelly
Pondtown Church
Ev. G. W. Collins
Holman Funera Home
Osborn’s Struggle Highlighted In Arizona Governorship History
The fragment recounts the illness and frailty of a former Arizona governor Osborn, who could not attend the 15 January 1947 legislative session. It notes his earlier life, repeated campaigns, and achievements as the youngest constitutional delegate and governor, plus his long public service and family details.
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Bin
Atte Bres Qeborn
Jan Aade
Hio
Osborne
Arizona
Dan A. Garvey
Osvora
Dito Vine
Museas Ooftus Gyranmar School
PY Ban
Electin
Rinaeres
Atehora
Phoenix
Poe
Truman Urges Congress to Expand Social Security Benefits
President Truman asked Congress to raise Social Security payments and extend coverage to about 20 million currently uncovered workers. The plan would boost old age and survivors benefits, noting the 1939 $44.80 maximum and average $25.00 monthly payments have fallen in value as costs rise.
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President Truman
Truman
Congress
The
Red Cross
Plans Shape Meeting Here Of 500 Farm Women
Plans come together for a one day District I home demonstration council meeting with about 500 club women and guests. Mrs E F J Whiddon will preside, Houston County home demonstration council hosts, and features include a playlet Evolution of the Farm Woman by Barbour County and a Covington chorus. Reports from state and county council presidents and officials are on the program at Foster Street Methodist Church at 10 30 am Tuesday June 1.
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EF. J. Whiddon
Houston County Home Demonstration Club Council
W. A. Womack
Barbour
Fire damages warehouse near Faulk company site
Witnesses reported extreme heat melting asphalt and trees as flames rose about 200 feet. The building, owned by Faulk company partners, burned with one resident noting smoke and fire alarms, while speakers recalled the family’s 1930 death tied to the firm’s history.
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Faulk Car Pany
Flres
Brunson
Franklin
Dlive Brounds
Joe
Th Cr
Boole
A. 2. Faulk
City Imposes Delinquent Fees and Dancing Ban Ordinance
City adopts new rules charging 0.4 cents per unpaid bill and 50 cent lates through the fifth of month. Dancing in public places is prohibited in Dothan from midnight Saturday to 8 am Monday and at other hours, with fines from 25 to 100 dollars. Licensees must prominently display licenses for inspector readability.
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Vth
Dothan
New York Cotton Market Report
Fragments describe cotton prices and trading activity in New York with scattered figures and notes on values. The text references years and a school context but lacks clear events or names to anchor a full summary.
Wage pact reshapes GM Ford Chrysler pay scales
The agreement links quarterly cost of living adjustments to the consumer price index with a top five cent drop limit and a first readjustment after Sept 1 1948. GM’s average hourly pay rises to 1.62 while Ford and Chrysler show lower rates. Union and Chrysler talks resume after a deadlock and violence fears on picket lines prompt state mediation limits.
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Anderson
Automotive Gig
Ford Motor Company
Chrysler
General Motors
Ford
Livingston
Johnstone
Texas Democrats face pro Truman split at state convention
In Brownwood Texas the Texas Democratic convention opened amid three factions. Pro Truman loyalists led by Woodville J Rogers faced a Jester backed uninstructed slate and a states rights faction linked to the old Texas regulars seeking a referendum to pull Texas into the Southern bolt. The rift centers on how Texas 50 national votes should be pledged.
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Beauford H. Jester
State Executive Committee
Woodville J. Rogers
San Antonio
Jester
Mr. Truman
Deep South
Texas Party
Texas Regulars
Texas
Roosevelt
New Traffic Light Approved For City
Police Chief Eddie Kelley asked the city commission to authorize erection of a traffic light at the intersection of Alice and West Main streets. The light would be installed. City Engineer H M Ramseur discussed vacations for laborers and merit system rules. The commission reviewed the operating budget for potential extra revenue and adjourned the meeting to continue tomorrow.
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Eddie Kelley
City Commission
Alice
West Main Streets
H. M. Ramseur
Commission
Ramseur
John Ayres
Arabs weigh decision as fighting rages in Palestine
News reports from Amman say Arab leaders may decide today under UN and British pressure. Public demand for decisive action to defeat Zionists is strong, with fears a cease fire would leave Jerusalem’s Arab neighborhoods and Jaffa under Jewish control. In Jerusalem, Arab Legion presses the old city as both sides claim success elsewhere. Haganah claims gains in the Jordan valley and southern Galilee areas, while Egyptian communiques report damage to Tel Aviv area and heavy losses for Jewish forces. A bulletin tallies 500 Jewish dead after a 10 hour battle.
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Amman
United Nations
Jerusalem
Jaffa
Arab Legion
Old City
Associated Press
Daniel DeLuce
Haganah
Army of Israel
Jordan Valley
Egyptain
Dier Suneid
Tel Aviv
Senate House education and labor committees act noted
In the past 10 days Senate and House education and labor committees are cited as active. Mr Tru man pressed Congress for a long range farm program and an extension of Social Security. A special farm message was sent to Congress drawing Republican charges of a bid for farm votes in the presidential election.
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Senate
House Education and Labor
Truman
Congress
GOP
Folsom to Confer With Legislators in Cullman Tomorrow
Governor James E. Folsom will meet with Senate and House members in Cullman to discuss mutual problems and likely topics. Roads, hospitals, and prison reform are expected to be on the agenda if a special session is called. He will confer with lawmakers from about 20 northern Alabama counties. Similar meetings are planned in other regions over the next three weeks.
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James E. Folsom
Cull- Mian Lorortun
Folsom
Senate
House
Cullman
North Alabama
Domestic fertilizer increase is sought in Congress
Washington AP The House banking committee proposes extending presidential war powers to boost U S fertilizer supplies Rep Abernethy D Miss backs keeping more fertilizer at home He wants 61 000 tons of commercial nitrogen production redirected from exports and Army stockpiles to U S farmers yielding about 100 000 additional tons of nitrogen fertilizer for domestic use per year
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Washington
Rep. Abernethy
Dmiss
Congress
House Banking Committee
Abernethy
United States
Army Worm Invades Farms In Houston
Houston County farmers report army worm damage this fall with corn fields hardest hit. County Agent C. M. Ling confirms worms found in his office and other reports by phone. He urges alertness and notes a 10 percent DDT dust recommended for control. The pests resemble peanut worms, olive green with a distinct V on the head.
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Houston County
C. M. Ling
Livestock market report from Montgomery
Federal State Market News reports cattle receipts opening active with steers and heifers up to 60 higher, calves and hogs mixed. Slaughter cattle mostly steady to strong, prices shown for various weight classes and grades, with calves and pigs listing wide ranges and feeder categories noted.
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Montgomery
Truman Of Politics On Social Security
Edward V. Roseer reports Republican critics accuse President Truman of politicking with Social Security expansions. GOP members fault his recommendations for a 50 percent rise in old age pensions and broader coverage. They note committees work on expansion plans while Truman’s message calls for a sweeping program, including higher benefits, earlier eligibility, higher earnings cap, and extended protections for survivors and disability.
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Edward V. Roseer
Washington
Howse
Publicans
Prenk
Truman
GOP
House
Roy C. Woodruff
R-Mig
Ways and Means
Thomas Jenkins
R-Ob
Tomorro
Bertrand W. Gearhart
Cal
Sweepi
Congress
Jstead
Old Ag
Gearhart
Coal Industry Bargaining Clash Threatens Strike Action
Denholm accuses Lewis of refusing to bargain with the Southern association while Moody claims the group did not sign the contract. The 20 companies and unions represented by the Southern Association employ about 125,000 miners, producing roughly a third of the nation’s soft coal. They warn a work stoppage could follow June 30 if no new agreement is reached, but Goldsborough sets a week for show cause hearings.Meanwhile Pacific Coast state population rose about 40 percent from 1940 to 1947.
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Denholm
Lewis
Southern Association
Moody
Southe Association
Goldborough
Denham
UMW
Goldsborough
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