European Nations Face Food Shortage Through Summer
Europe enforces emergency food rules to bridge the drought and winter after three months until harvest. Germany sees crisis with bread shortages and hunger protests, while France and Hungary report tight supplies. Britain eyes harvests to end bread rationing as Italy faces a 30 to 40 percent drop in wheat, and Denmark and Norway report varied shortages and steadier supplies.
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Charles P. Arnot
London
Europe
United Press
Germany
Ories
Remscheld
Ruhr
Elty
France
Paul Ramadier
Britain
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Poland
Relef
Italy
de Gasperi
Denmark
Daniel
Norway
Crime Front Quiet Weekend Amid 35 Arrests Here
City and County law enforcement reported a quiet weekend on the crime front with 35 arrests from Saturday through today. Most arrests were for public drunkenness with several trespassing, petty larceny, disorderly conduct, and assault and battery cases also recorded.
Farmers Shocked By Budget Cuts In Agriculture Dept
President Edward A. O Neal of the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers are deeply shocked by reductions in the Agriculture Department budget recommended by the House Appropriations Committee. He warns the cuts to AAA and conservation programs will hinder state and county offices from carrying out programs effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Agriculture Department
House Appropriations Committee
House
O'Neal
AAA
SSS Tonic Promises Health via Red Blood Strength Boost
Medical ad claims SES Tonic rebuilds low blood strength in non-organic anemia. It touts positive blood analysis, fuller appetite, better digestion, increased energy, and improved mood. Promotions insist many bottles sold and urge purchase at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBS Tonic
Mobile Fertilizer Plant Proposal Sparks New Deal Compare
Washington AP reports Senator Lucas criticizes Republican backers of a government fertilizer program as proposing a nine million dollar TVA built plant at Mobile Alabama to produce triple phosphate fertilizer. Sponsors include eight Republicans and two Democrats with debate over competition with private enterprise and soil fertility recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lucas
Senate Agriculture Committee
Mobile
Ala
Tennessee Valley Authority
G.Q.P
Wherry
R-Neb
Hickenlooper
K Lowa
Hill
D-Ala
Svil
Standland Infant Buried At Bascom
Last rites were given May 24 at Bascom cemetery for the infant child of Mr and Mrs J E Standland of Greenwood. Neal Funeral Home of Marianna arranged the funeral. The baby was born and died in a local hospital. the parents survive.
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Kraveaide
Bascom Cemetery
J. E. Standland
Greenwood
Neal Funeral Home
Marianni
Austin Coupe Stolen From Used Car Lot
L Anderson reported to police the theft of a 1949 Austin coupe from Anderson Motors here. The car was taken on either Saturday or Sunday night and valued at about 425 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Anderson
Anderson Motors
Anderson
Thornell Pallbearers Named For Funeral Services
Mrs Edward Creel and Mrs RN Conrad Cavaris and Mr Marvin Pahner Dothan route three brothers Richard Thornell Webb route one M Sxt Wallace Thornell Fort Lewis Wash and K B Thornell Phenix City Ala Active pallbearers include E Creel Jack Peacock Ben Harper HD Jackcon Bob Lawrence RK M Fugsie Doug Gassendanner Fe Jackson.
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Edward Creel
RN. Conrad
Cavaris
Marvin Pahner
Dothan
Tree Brothers
Dick Thornell
Webb
Wallace C. Thornell
Fort Lewis
Wash
Thornell
Phenix City
Ala
E. Creel
Jack Peacock
Ben Harper
Jackcon
Bob Lawrence
M Fugsie
Doug Gassendanner
Fe Jackson
Livestock arrivals across eight major markets in the Southeast
Thomasville Georgia and Montgomery Alabama report cattle and hog totals from eight packing plants. Cattle and calves reach over 600 with hogs near 1000. Hog prices firm to higher with several weights quoted around 20 to 23 dollars. Calf and steer prices show gradual declines with limited stock cattle sales and varied beef values.
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Thomasville
IAP
USDA
Quajor
Albany
Columbus
Macultere
Thomas Villy
Tiffen
Duthan
Ala
Jackdunville
Tallahassee
Fla
Medite Choco
Montgomery (Ap
Federal State Livestock Market News Service
Undun
Wyder
Scottsboro Boy Jailed For Reckless Driving
Andy Wright one of the Scottsboro defendants was jailed in Montgomery for failing to pay $31 in fines after conviction for reckless driving and driving without a license. A parole board report will determine next action while Wright remains on parole from a 99 year sentence for criminal assault.
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Montgomery
Andy Wright
Scottsboro
Wright
John B. Scott
Scott
L. B. Stephens
State Pardon Parole Board
Kilby
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Folsom
Parole Board
Stuckey 76 of Midland City Dies After Illness
J E Stuckey aged 76 of Midland City route one died Sunday night in a urban hospital after a long illness. He lived in the community 38 years and was a Methodist. Funeral Tuesday 10 am at the residence with Rev Jeter Baldwin officiating. Interment in Midland City cemetery. Surviving include four daughters and six sons, 23 grandchildren and six great grandchildren, with numerous relatives. Ward Wilson directing.
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J. E. Stuckey
Alidland City
Urhan
Stuckey
Methodist Church
Jeter Baldwin
Midland City
Ward-Wilson
Addix Williams
Dothan
Mes. S. J. Ward
Fine
Leila Stuckey
W. J. Stuckey
Crestview
Fila
A. N. Stuckey
Birmingham
John E. Stuckey, Jr
Jack Stuckey
Ike Stuckey
Panama City
BE. &. Stuckey
Monroe
N. C
Negro held after assault near Clinton North Carolina
A 45 year old white woman was assaulted and held by a Black man identified as Duluch Simmons. He was found at his father's home near Choton and jailed in Raleigh for safekeeping. The woman, not seriously hurt, reported being accosted on a highway as she walked home from town.
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Clinton
N.C
CIPI
Neveu
Central Prison
Raleigh
Fatrolman Coletha Parcen
Duluch Simmons
Sherif
I. B. Lockerman
Sinauious
Parrish
Simmons
Choton
Howl
Prisoner whisked from county jail after assault claim in Darlington
Sheriff Wiley Grantham says Willie Pooler, 20, a Black man, was moved to State Penitentiary for safekeeping after an elderly white woman reported being attacked near a wooded patch. Pooler reportedly confessed to the capital offense following Greenville court actions involving a lynching case.
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Darlington
Peroitenbury
Wiley Grantham
Willie Pool
Greenville
Willie Earle
Grantham
Pooler
Offenge
South Carolina
Former Army Colonel Held in Gold Embezzlement Case
Washington AP Former Army lieutenant colonel William K. Evans of Santa Barbara California is detained in the disappearance of 160000 in gold bullion in the Far East. Evans, recently separated from the Army, faces embezzlement and illegal dealings charges for false reports claiming the gold was properly accounted for.
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Washington
Justice Department
Army
Far East
FBI
William K. Evans
Santa Barbara
Callif
Department
Evans
United Eal Ly Eek Rege Wacker Maka
Miss Margaret Sims Dies Near Gordon
Miss Margaret Sims longtime Houston County resident died at her Gordon route one home yesterday at age fifty six. Services 11 a m Tuesday at Selma Church with Rev J A Ethridge officiating burial in church cemetery Johnson Wilkerson directing Survived by sisters Mrs W L Jones Gordon route one and Mrs Marshall Bruner route two a brother Neal Sims Ashford route two and many relatives Active pallbearers were Buel Parrish Clyde Sterling L Y Tol ar W E Holland L M Culpepper Ernest Parrish
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Margaret Sims
Houston County
Gordeny
Selma Church
J. A. Ethridge
Johnson-Wilkerson
W. L. Jones
Gordon
Marshall Bruner
Neal Sims
Ashford
Buel Parrish
Clyde Sterling
L. Y. Tolar
W. E. Holland
L. M. Culpepper
Ernest Parrish
Mrs Eva Hood Dies In Enterprise Funeral Held
Mrs. Eva O Hood died at a local hospital. Funeral services were at Mt Liberty Baptist Church with Dr B R Justice officiating. Survived by husband B R Hood four daughters two sons eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild five brothers and one sister. Burial followed at the church cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home in charge.
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Enterprise
Eva OQ. Hood
Mt. Liberty Baptis
B. R. Justice
First Baptist Church of
Driver charged after car overturns on curve
Number 7 sedan failed to slow for a curve, left the road, swerved back onto the surface and overturned twice. Vehicle damage was about $500. Dykes faces reckless driving charges as Patrolmen T. J. Brooks and I. C. Mooneyhaim investigated all three accidents.
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Oto
T. J. Brooks
Queen Mary marks birthday amid guarded royal salute
The British public gathered at Buckingham Palace as Queen Mary, despite the Duchess absence, celebrated her birthday with the queen mother present. Eddie’s London trip drew cheers yet a serious mood as the honors and Whit Monday events unfolded around the palace gates.
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Eddie
London
England
Mary
Queen Mary
Baltimore
Buckingham Palace
Conference agenda shifts on UK policy and new world order
The conference withdrew sharp criticism of British policy in Palestine from the agenda, submitting a composite resolution affirming Jews as needing a national home and a majority in Holy Land. Opponents of the Lords called for an elected upper chamber with retained hereditary titles, while Labor urged a new world economic order and equality among nations under Prime Minister Philip Noel-Baker.
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Palesling
Holy Land
House of Lords
House of Lord
George VI
Philip Noel-Baker
Dey
Common Man To Join Russia In War Upon U S Wallace Says
Henry A Wallace warned that the common man worldwide may fight with the Soviet Union against the United States. He spoke to 1,000 listeners in Vancouver Washington and attacked the Truman Doctrine as a doctrine of fear. He warned that U S policy could drive support toward Russia and cited China's example. He also noted Brig Gen Frans F Carlson's illness and praised Carlson's Raiders. Wallace suggested a third party for peace if needed but pledged no fixed stance.
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Portland
Ore
Soviet Union
United States
Henry A. Wallace
Vancouver
Wash
Russia
China
Wallace
Frans F. Carlson
Marine Raiders
Carlson
Progressive Citizens of
American
Blackwood
Olympia
New Orleans Leads as Pelicans Split Twin Bill
The New Orleans Pelicans widen the Southern Association lead to 3½ games after a split doubleheader as Memphis drops from fifth to seventh. Chattanooga routs Mobile 7-3 before rain. Atlanta trims Tittle Hope 2-1 in nightcap. Nashville loses to New Orleans 11-7 then 12-7. Birmingham gains two wins over Memphis to tie Nashville for fifth.
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Associated Press
New Orleans Pelicans
Southern Association
Memphis
Chattanooga
Mobile
Bears
Atlanta Crackers
Tittle Hock
New Orleans
Nashville
Vola
Little Rock
Atlanta
Birmingham Barons
Tax Cut Backed by Republicans Amid Budget Surplus Claims
Republicans argued debt reduction and tax cuts are achievable with a projected surplus of 5.2 billion dollars after the Senate Finance Committee chairmillions. Senator Taft urged defeating a delaying motion, asserting budget balance is assured and a further tax cut could come within a year. He warned Treasury timing requires quick action on withholding forms. Critics accused the Treasury of optimistic income estimates for the coming fiscal year, while administration figures pegged 38.8 billion. Republicans cited rising national income supporting a 41.4 billion revenue forecast for 1948.
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Eugene D. Millikin
Senate Finance Committtee
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Tate
Treasury
The
New Machines Aim to Meet Southern Farm Needs
The article highlights machinery as the sole practical solution to farm labor shortages and boosts westward production in the south. It lists development of agricultural processing plants and factories for farm machinery as two main objectives for regional advancement.
Administration and funds debate on section 32 aid
Hope criticizes the appropriations committee for keeping the section 32 funds in the Treasury and argues they should remain available to stimulate domestic and foreign demand for surplus farm commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Appropriations Committee
Fonda
Treasury
Palestine Inquiry Opened By U N Lie Expresses Hope
United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie opened the Palestine inquiry, assigning a 19-nation commission to seek a just solution acceptable to Jews Arabs and big powers. The panel plans a secret session soon to decide public versus private hearings and tour possible DP camps in Europe and key Arab centers while nations debate the mandate issue and potential hearings in London and the Holy Land.
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Lake Success
Trygve Lie
United Nations Palestine
U.N
Lie
Europe
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Palestine
United Nations
Holy Land
London
Cairo
Faris el Khouri
Syria
General Assembly
Inquiry Commission
Britain
Assembly
Funeral Service Held For Aaron Mitchell
Funeral services were held at Dellwood Methodist church for Aaron Mitchell 72 native of the county Interment followed at Greenwood Baptist cemetery with Rev W A Morris of Blountstown officiating Arrangements entrusted to Neat Funeral Home Surviving are four sons Harry L of Tampa W W of Richland Georgia Kay of Chattahoochee and Kelly of Dade City two daughters Mrs W Culver of Greenwood and Mrs YV Geraldo of Pensacola and three sisters Mrs Mary Allen of Bascom Mrs S Brooks of Sink Creek and Mrs Adolf Howell of Dellwood
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Marianna
Dellwood Methodist Church
Aaron Mitchell
Greenwood Baptist Cemetery
W. A. Morris
Blountstown
Neat Funeral Home
Harry L
Tampa
W. W
Richland
Georgia
Kay
Chattahoochee
Kelly
Dade City
Alan
Wallace proposes free college for veterans dependents in Alabama
Rev George Wallace of Barbour County would introduce a bill granting four years of free college for dependents of veterans who are totally disabled or who lost a spouse in war. Spouses would get two years, with income tax exemptions of 2500 for single and 3500 for married veterans for two years after passage. If federal benefits exist, state plan would be inactive. Wallace calls it a G T Bill of Rights for Alabama, arguing education eases racial, economic, health and welfare issues.
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Montgomery
George Wallace
Barbour County
Wortgar
Wallace
Barbour
Alabama
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