Wet status referendum petitions filed in Houston County
Petitions seeking a special referendum to dry Houston County were filed with Probate Judge Albert Logue and his staff. Bill Whittaker led seven others from Dothan. 1014 signatures are reportedly collected, with a campaign forming to push for a 25 percent voter threshold based on the 1946 general election turnout. The election must be called within 30 to 43 days after filing.
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Albert Logue
Bill Whittaker
Farmer
C. L. Newton
E. A. Childs
Oscar L. Tompkins
Ben Clendinen
Otis Holmes
Tom Jones
Oland Wilson
Dothan
Whittaker
Fletch
Er Whittaker
Ashford
Saxon P. Poyner
Gude
Judge Loxve
Young Whittaker
Mars
Ludge Lane
Logue
Legue
Tay
State Teachers Split Over New Alabama Contract
A statewide AP survey shows Alabama teachers divided over returning to class this fall without a guaranteed pay raise. Montgomery associations pushed a $1,600 average salary while several counties and cities reported no signed contracts as of May 20, with reactions mixed across districts and a constitutional amendment vote pending.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Montgomery Teachers 'Association
Fayette County Association
Frank Herndon
Associated Press Rmber
Baldwin County
Marengo
Encambia
Monroe
Washington
Conecuh
Mobile
Anniston
Dothan
T. G. Vaughn
City Teachers Association
B. D. Cumbie
Houston County
Fugitives Hughes Brothers Arrested Near Dothan
Sheriff reports John Lewis Hughes and T C Hughes, Negro brothers, arrested near Dothan on charges of assault and battery and assault with intent to murder. John Lewis was indicted in October. both men fled the county before today and are jailed.
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John Lewis Hughes
7. C. Hughes
Negra Brothers
Dothan
Walt Cameron
John Lewis
T. C. Hughes
Ponte Court i
Colton ‘Wood
Carmeron
Jal
State Fire Inspector Injured In Columbia School Fall
Phyip Lippman a State Insurance Bureau fire inspector from Montgomery is described as serious after a fall at Jumbit High School during an inspection. He slipped on a ceiling joist and fell about 18 feet into the auditorium area. The incident followed a May 21 fire that damaged a Columbia elementary school building believed caused by defective wiring.
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Columbia
Phyip Lippman
Montgomery
State Insurance Bureau
Lippman
Jumbit High School
Fitater
Snowbound Midwest Faces Frost Risk and Fatal Crashes
Western grain belt buried under five to six inches of snow as U S Weather Bureau predicted clearing, while five or more people died in auto wrecks blamed on rain and snow. Lake Michigan waves damaged Kenosha and Racine docks as Midwest towns brace for frost tonight. Chicago hit a record 38 degrees with frost warnings in Illinois and Indiana.
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United Press
U. S
Durona
Porsons
Wyoming
Colorado
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconsin
Kenosha
Racine
Wis
Lake Michigan
Great Lakes
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Midwest
Illinois
Indieon
Michigan
Graduation Exercises Mark School Close For Dothan Students
Dothan High School and Young Junior High School concluded the 1947 term with diplomas for 133 seniors and 194 total graduates expected tonight. Jose phine Beall delivered the valedictory at the senior ceremony with Wallace Scarbrough salutatorian.
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Dothan
Dothan High School
Young Junior
Aucorum
Josephine Beall
Wallace Scarbrough
Dy Mra
Minnie Ti Heard
Few Places To Close Here Memorial Day
Memorial Day prompts limited closings in Dothan with most city and county offices remaining open. The post office will be closed, but stamp and general delivery windows may operate 1 pm to 3 pm. Postal business will not include residential or rural deliveries tomorrow.
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Dothah
Houston County
Farmers’ Home Administration
Dothan
The
OF Age and Survivore Insurance Bureau
Harry N. Stott
Meeting Of Amvets Postponed This Week
The weekly meeting of the American Veterans of World War I was postponed tonight due to disarrangement of pollball schedules. Captain J. E. Oteen announced that the next meeting will be in June when communications of officers will be reported.
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J. E. Oteen
Atlanta Art Museum Protest Against Police Tactics
The Atlanta art museum denounces police methods described as Gestapo like in an inquiry into the mysterious death of Margaret Matin Refoule whose body was found behind her suburban residence. Police questioned two models at the museum and released Refoule’s husband Paul Rene Refoule after preliminary custody. The museum accuses officers of intimidation while promising full cooperation with investigators.
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Atlanta Art Museum
Divantm
Car
Neyens UA Art Museum
Atepa
Melcia
Gestapoehie
Poliec
Mueum
Morela
Mra
Margaret Matin
Paul Rene
Lins Museum
Palley
Pice Aoresque
Grant Hull
Resfoule
Hinself
Art Museu
Joun
Pullers
Bubs
Patice
Gorla
G. Neal Kb “Ba
Dechiord
Tit Museum Tapokeamen
Alabama to ship educational exhibit of exports on Latin America cruise
Governor Folsom supports purchasing a ship to tour South and Central American ports as an educational exhibit of Alabama products and services. Estimated cost 750000, with state and industry teams planning the voyage and Latin American trade fair aims.
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Amingham
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
James E. Folsom
World Trade
Chamber
Maritime Commission
Dacka
Arvee Barber
Actusl
White Industries
Curtis
Tiare
Central
South Amenean
Beta Ire Atantic
Hacifle
State Department
United States
Folsom
World Trade Committees
Mobile and Birmingham
Commierce
Latin America
Govenor
Conferees Approve Income Tax Slash Set for July
The conferees approved a roughly 4 million dollar tax cut effective July 1 with a 1 percent rate reduction on higher brackets. The plan would raise a 42.3 million impact total and includes a standard 2 percent to 3 percent bracket shift. Senate leaders outlined speedier final action as President Truman weighs a veto risk.
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Senate
Betesen
Milliken UtCaley
Trumin
Kuyérnineny
Milan
Cork
Buckley
Father In Jail Four Children Die In Lanett Fire
Four children died in a Lanett Alabama house fire while their mother worked at the Lanett Cotton Mill. The father was in the county jail on a separate charge. The victims were Carthy 14 Irene 6 Thomas 4 and Wilgins. Neighbors found the blaze around 4:30 p.m. and the charred bodies were removed today. Coroner Clyde Blakely reported the father’s jail status. Services planned for the children at 4:30 p.m.
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Lanett
Ala
Huguley
Wree Millz
Henry Colson
Clyde Blakely Cata
Chambere County
Carthy
Irene
Thomas
Wilgins
Dames
Congress tackles tax cuts and labor bill wrangles
In Washington the Senate sent a tax cut measure to conference as House and Senate versions differ on timing and scope. A veto risk looms if Truman blocks either bill. Labor talks near a accord with one contested point over excluding food processors from Wagner act coverage.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Truman Mtent
Senate
House
Uense
Tatt
Ohio
Howls
Truman Leaves Grandview After Final Visit With Mother
President Truman flew from Grandview Kansas City to Washington after a 12 day vigil at his ailing mother’s bedside. He spoke of her strength and thanked Mrs Truman for support as he prepared to return to duty in the nation’s capital.
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Merriman Smith
Grandview
Truman
Washington
Fairfax
Kansas City
Kan
Scite
Alin
Tora
Wien
Guinparits
Bunmmuilier
Wbich de
F. Truman
Colonel Sentenced For Diamond Theft
Colonel Murray of Palo Alto convicted in Army court of misappropriation and stealing diamonds from Bank of Spain vaults valued at $210,000, later reduced to $92,200. He received ten years hard labor, dismissal from the service, and forfeiture of pay. sentence subject to review by higher authorities.
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Yokoyama
Ragan
J. Murray
Murray
Palo Alto
U. S. Eighth Army
War Department
Jevere
Stealze
Bevin Wins Confidence Vote on Foreign Policy at Labour
Margate report says Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin won an overwhelming confidence vote at the Labour party conference after defending Britain's foreign policy. He criticized American policy on Paris and Greece and Turkey, defending Detain Palestine and warning against further destabilizing actions.
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Ernest Bevin
Margate
Eng
Eraser Bevin
Labor Party
Paris
Bievin
Brgramericars
Hanway
Callig
Husa
Greece
Turkey
Bevin
Palestine
Britain
Grand Jury Renews Probe Of Vinnie Charge In Florida
Leon County Grand Jury reconvened today to renew a probe into alleged misconduct connected with a warrant. Five representatives were summoned for testimony in the investigation. House Speaker Thamar Hensley and others appeared, with Pacey Honten among those questioned.
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Grand Jury
Vinnie Charge
Florida
St. Dee
James
Arrest Sparks White Mob Tension In North Carolina
In Jackson North Carolina tensions rise after seven white men are arrested in connection with a mob raid that targeted a Black man named Godwin Bush. Residents denounce federal involvement while authorities post bail for the defendants and seek to identify those involved amid warnings of potential violence.
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Jackson
N.C
Godwin Bush
Midh Square
FBI
Newa Met
Re- Cortera
Rich Square
Bush
Charles E. Myern
Wei Square
N. le Turner
Bond
Newamien
Ernest R. Tyler
Robert Vann
Plekla
Ruaxell Bryant
Linwood Bryant
Carpente Gilbert Bryant
Glenn W. Collier
Joe Cunningham
Tech-8q
W. C. Cooper
Gregg Cherry
Atrich
Miuation India
Burton
Central Prison
Raleigh
Lnte
Atay
Ahaske
Alvey
Reame
Two 13-Year-Olds Tie in Bullhead Catch
In Helvidere Illinois two 13 year olds Clarence Countryman and Clark Wylde fished opposite banks at City Park during a contest. They each pulled in a 10 inch bullhead with lines and poles, sparking a tie in the event. Wylde claimed the fish on a tie break and won the prize though one observer hoped the act would be kept as a trophy.
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Helvidere, Ml
Miirece
Clarence Countryman
Clark Wylde
Hut
Wylde
By & Cain
Arkansas renews pride with new plan for progress
Hal Boyle notes Arkansas shifts from bragging to practical growth as the state focuses on diversification. He cites Arkansas as The Wonder State evolving toward The Land of Tomorrow with higher living standards, broader industry, and a move away from old cotton dependence. He highlights income growth and agricultural changes shaping the state's future.
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Arkangaz
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
United States
Arkansas
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