Wiregrass voters set for party and local primary contests
Voters in Houston County face a state wide four delegate race for the Democratic convention and a Third Congressional District race with Bud Boswell and L H Adams Jr seeking seats. Four delegates may walk out if the platform opposes Bouthera. In Dale County voters pick a tax collector and a county commissioner. Ids and candidates include Gesamer T. McCorvey, J M Banner, D Hardy Riddle, Albert Stapp, A A Carmichael, James F Yolcom, Joe Money, Bud Boswell, L H Adams Jr, L A Farmer, Foy Watson, and G C Dick Eturd.
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Nat C
Faule
Houston
Tarke
Gesamer T. McCorvey
Mobile
J. MM
Banner
Camden
D. Hardy Riddle
Talladega
Albert Stapp
Birmingham
A.A. Carmichael
James FE. Yolcom
Joe Money
FE. C
Bud) Boswell
Geneva
L. H. Adams, Jr
Columbia
University of Alabama
Ott
Boswell
Adams
Ip L. A. Farmer
Dothan
Winston Stewart
Rockford
Starr
Walter Givhan
Safford
D. Hardy Fiddle
Joseph Langan
John E. Mandeville
John J. Moore
Mobie
Ted
John M. Coxwell
Monroy
Ville
Columbie
E. C
Fred W. Nicol
Tuscalooss
Thomas A. Maxwell
Tuscaloo
Goleman Long
Aruonton
Henry J. Murfield
Tuscaloosa
Wiltsee Co Tubs
Robert W. Gwin
McCorvey Attacks Hill Over Brickbats at Dinner
Alabama Democratic leader Gessner McCorvey accused Senator Lister Hill of throwing brickbats and backing a move to oust McCorvey as state Democratic chairman. The clash arose at a testimonial dinner where McCorvey, a May primary delegate candidate, criticized a walkout stance on Truman civil rights planks and tied Hill to the erosion of party unity.
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Birmingham
Gessner T. McCorvey
Lister Hill
D-Aln
Alabama
McCorvey
Tarde
Truman
AFL
Mion
United States
Sond
Mill
General Motors Says No Immediate Auto Price Increase
Detroit AP reports General Motors stated there will be no immediate change in its automobile list prices after a recent price boost. Company president C E Wilde said the move was to maintain policy amid rising costs and industry-wide cost increases.
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Detroit
General Motors I
Ala Polley
C. E. Wilde
Wison
Alabama Democrats run runoff to fill state delegates
Alabama voters head to the polls in a runoff to fill eight delegates plus seven district seats for the national convention. The election centers on whether delegates will bolt if Truman civil rights proposals appear, with Gov. James E. Folsom seeking to rebound after a poor May 4 showing.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Alabama
Truman
James E. Folsom
Folsom
San
Deterate
500 Farm Women To Invade Dothan District Meet
Houston County home demonstration club women and council officers prepare a one day district meeting in Dothan with 500 delegates from nearby counties. The event, expected to be the citys largest one day convention, features an organ recital at Foster Street Methodist Church by Mrs. W. S. Wilson. Also noted is the death of Wesley Mallette, father of district agent Fran Mallette, at his Dozier home after illness. Funeral at Dozier Methodist Church today at 2 p.m. with survivors including wife and several children and grandchildren.
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Bode Egated dL Weeedon
District Two
Home Demonstration Council
Dothan
Foster Street Methodist Church
Abby Ellard
Houston County
Wfer
Alabama
Tothan
Cfty
Mallette
Wealey Mallett
Fran Mallette
Dozier
Dozier Methodist Church
Mr. Mallette
Quilevy
WS Wilson
4 H Club And FFA Boys Buy Guernsey Cattle At Decatur
Decatur Alabama report of 4-H and FFA boys purchasing nine heifers and eight heifers respectively at a Guernsey cattle sale. Average price around 280 dollars with top bid 410 dollars by Rennon Wood Cullman. Buyers included E F Randall Mammy Jonelli Jerry Bradford Floyd Linton and Viranet served as chief purchasing contact.
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Decatur
Ala
AP — Filix
Guernsey
Rennon Wood
Cullman
FH Club
E. F. Randall
Mammy Jonelli
Cullman County
Viranet
Jerry Bradford
Tiay Community
Floyd Linton
Vinemoor
Aint
iPfc James L Hall to Have Army Rites
Funeral services for Private James L. Hall of Dothan will be held at Wiggins Church Thursday at 3 pm. Hall was killed in the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944 at age 26. Burial will be in Wiggins Church Cemetery with military rites at the graveside. Survivors include wife Willene Hall, daughter Anette Hall, his parents Mr and Mrs W W Hall, three brothers Preston Hall Troy, David Hall, and Charlie Hall, and five sisters Bertha Headland, Maggie Hicks, Dorothy, Bernee and Priscilla. Burial follows arrival notices in Dothan Route Four.
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James L. Hl
Dothan
Wiggins Churets
Thursby
Pan
Hall
Normandy
Mra
Willene Hall
Anette Hall Tio
W. W. Hall
Prestoo Hall
Troy
David Hall
Charlie Hall
Berger Upper
Headland
Maggie Hicks
Ashford
Bermee
Dorothy
Mali
Hall Wall
Wiggins Church
Slocomb's Millionaire Promises Big Industry For His Home Town
Slocomb's famed newcomer Charles C. Smith vows 9 major industries for Geneva County. He plans to move back to Slocomb, build a home, and promote growth with Texas-based headquarters backing projects along the Mississippi River corridor. Negotiations target 2000 to 3000 jobs as industry spreads.
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Slocomb
Victor Smith Slocomb
Geneva County
Sloccomb
Charles C. Smith
Self
Rade Tjonaste
Howe
Smith
Missisappi
Houston
Tex
Sims
Set
Standard Oil
Texas Company
Big Texie
PaeetMrUng Eanerin
Gewba
Wallace Attacks Mundt Nixon Bill as Subversive
Henry A. Wallace denounced the Mundt Nixon anti communism bill as subversive to free speech and assembly. He told the Senate judiciary committee that the measure could outlaw any party or association favoring peaceful objectives, comparing its power to totalitarian controls and warning of its danger to American rights. Norman Thomas joined as a witness, noting potential communist influence but defending Wallace as not a communist.
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ED Creagh
Washington
Henry A. Wallace
United States
Mussia
Tussia
Mundt
Wallace
Norman Thomas
Socialet
Senate Judiciary
Conrades
U. S
Thomas
Henry Wallace
Mundt-Nixon Ciil
Lang
Interior
Appraisal Committee Sets Damages in Drainage Project
Two of three appraisers named by the Houston County Board of Revenue determine land and crop damages from the drainage work in Beat. J B Bell and Sam Jones are named with Parrish to represent her claim, agreeing to base values on both land and affected crops. The board approves paying damages and funding from the county workline, with reimbursement planned from later gasoline funds.
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Houston County
Board of Revenue
J. B Bell
Larithuy
Parrish
Kramard
Hevehie
Sam Jones
Bell
Bry
Seehon
Baraness
Eugene Hollea
Dothan
Geneva County Lic
Biers Prike
Milton Bure
Neure
Mollis
Cqubty
Kansas Democrats Back Truman Amid Confusing Convention Rhetoric
A fragmented report describes Kansas Democrats showing support for Truman at a distant preconvention gathering. The text hints at party divisions and concerns over the presidential race, with unclear details regarding dates or speakers.
Four story warehouse destroyed in Kansas City blast
A massive explosion wrecked a four story warehouse owned by Superior Cement Co in Kansas City. The blast damaged the HL Smith Co building and sent debris across the area. no injuries were reported though several nearby observers were shaken. Frank Lambarde estimated damages at 90 thousand dollars, with chemicals valued at about 50 thousand dollars exploding. Police reported vaults, streets, and adjacent offices affected, but no victims.
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Kansas City
Mowin
Cetimiterd Saude Worth
Agi Feuliad
Sigyeuor Chemie! Co
HL. Smith Co
Superior Chement Co
Frank Lambarde
Seaetary
Suntire
Ado Bar
Deland
Vosties
Mstadt
Alii
Edewett
Mattie
Denec
Marek
Mapleve Ville
Pease House
Worms
Peng
Bette Brinn
Security Council calls four week Palestine cease fire plan
United Nations Security Council urged Arabs and Jews to accept a four week cease fire in Palestine with an arms embargo. Britain backed a plan overriding a U S Russian proposal, while responses from Israel and Arab leaders were mixed. The move followed aborted attempts to impose a ceasefire and ongoing mediation by Folke Bernadotte to resolve the Holy Land dispute.
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Security Council
Richard Witels Lake
NOY
United Nations Security Council
Palestine
Middle East
Dothan
Karis B. Khouri
Israel
Keck
U.N
Folke Bernadotte
Sweden
Benge
Russia
Holy Land
Thad
Feremala
United States
France
Czech Election Set To Go Communist In Sunday Balloting
Prague reports describe a tense campaign with Communist dominance in government. Protests erupted as voters prepared for Sunday balloting amid claims of irregularities and calls for reform, with observers noting low turnout and heavy media coverage.
Beef Cattle Retains Wartime Growth In Southeastern States
ATLANTA reports that wartime growth in beef cattle persisted in the Southeast with 48 percent more head in January 1948 than 1946. The pace shows overall national gains, though weather and market factors affect March figures and produce costs. Prices and production notes reference banks and farm activity, with continued demand for beef and related meats.
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Atlanta
Mederat Feserve Bank
Tiem Nation
Tistriet
Monk
Dodge Corp
Conte
Europe urged to advance Marshall Plan fund usage
U S seeks European action on allocating Marshall Plan funds to accelerate postwar recovery. Report highlights tensions over aid priorities and calls for coordinated reconstruction measures amid ongoing global economic strain and strategic competition.
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U.S
Europe
Arabs Put 3-Way Ring On Tel Aviv
Arabs push three-pronged assault toward Tel Aviv with troops advancing from north and east. Reports say Arab forces near Lydda and Ramla threaten key highway as New Jerusalem faced artillery and many Jews surrendered. Israel defends coastal city while food and water shortages rise.
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Tel Aviv
Walter Collins Cano
Tel
Jowah Capital
Iraq
Matta
Transjordan
Tnd
Lydda
Hamly
New Jerusalem
Legions
Healy
Vhs Jawa
Dows
London
Air Force Plans Major Bomber Construction Push
The Air Force will push the construction of long range strategic bombers with a new 0.008406 million work fund. Defense Secretary Forrestal approved allocations totaling 553,039.00 for aircraft, with orders to proceed on a range of bomber programs. Officials describe plans for faster, larger bombers based on current models, aiming to field 900 fighter or bomber types, subject to congressional funding.
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Washington
APY
Air Force Plaza
Air Force
Defense
Forrestal
Nnyid Avcraft
Dt Air
Qeall Bald
Air Forge
ASG
Yue Air Pores
Lott Congressiinal
Prthon
Suneight
Georgians Deny Negro Charges In Dublin Suit
Fragmented report from Georgia political tensions shows charges against Black voters denied by local figures. unclear names and places appear, with reference to Savannah and Atlanta officials and courts. The text references election interference and legal actions without clear outcomes.
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Dublin
Laurens Courts
Vetere
Eed Negro
Savanah
Secrops
Don Duke
Atlanta
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Noem Thomas
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Pat Truman
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