Wiregrass Life Notes Memorial Day and Honors
Memorial Day observances affect county offices with some closures while others stay open. Ralph Shofmer of Dothan named a university cheerleader candidate. Dorothy Rainer of Opp earns a $500 graduate fellowship at Alabama. Wiregrass students announced for University of Alabama degrees.
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Ralph Shofmer
Dothan
University of
Dorothy Rainer
Opp
University of Alabama
A. B. Moore
Miss Rainer
Wiregrass
University
Carl] Ellsworth Calohan
Charles Lamar Meadows
Columbia
John Star, Jr
Seadland
Ee Julia Richards Donnell
Hist Wire
Horse Latitudes and Cargo Loss by Fleet Captains
In the horse latitudes region of Lict captains faced variable winds and had to throw cargoes of horses overboard to lighten their ships, a practice noted amid navigational dangers and storm conditions.
United States Flags and Poppies to Honor War Dead Overseas
Memorial Day observances span Great Britain and Tokyo with U S flags and poppies laid on graves of American servicemen and women. In London ceremonies at Westminster Abbey and Whitehall honor the dead, while Brookwood Cambridge and Lisnabreeny cemeteries mark graves. In Tokyo and Yokohama, ceremonies pay tribute to Pacific War dead with wreaths and speeches by U S and Allied officials.
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Loxdon
Great Briain
Briain
Navy
American Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary
G.A.R
U. S. Army
Brookwood American Military Cemetery
Surrey
Cambridge American Military Cemetery
Cambridgeshire
Lisnabreeny American Military
Northern Ireland
Germany
Tokyo
Robert L Eichelberger
Yokohama
United States
Gan
Meonelas MacArthur
Floods Ravage Pacific Northwest For 54 Years
Rising floodwaters across the Pacific Northwest prompted Red Cross relief efforts and an emergency declared by Washington's governor. Rail washouts and flooded highways compounded damage as National Guardsmen aided dikes and refugees. North Idaho and Fraser River region suffered severe impacts with thousands displaced and fifteen deaths attributed to the floods.
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Pacific Northwest
Red Cross
Washington
North Idaho
Panhandle
Dean's -Strown Fraser River
Broad Columbia
Canada
Oregon
Supreme Court May Rule On Stevedores Overtime Pay
The case centers on whether overtime pay should be one and a half times the regular rate or the night and holiday premium rate. Stevedores argue the true regular rate is the higher premium and would push overtime to 2.25 times the daytime rate, affecting potential back pay up to tens of millions. Labor officials caution against large liability, while industry leaders seek a verdict clarifying wage-hour overtime.
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Washington
Bern
Supreme Court
William R. McComb
Two Boys Threaten to Wreck Atlanta Liquor Store
ATLANTA AP Two brothers aged 12 and 13 threatened to wreck a liquor store on a Friday night. They declared Daddy’s home drunk again and demanded they do so. Adults intervened, and police were called. They spent the rest of the night in a juvenile detention home. Judge W. W. Woolfolk urged stronger community controls on whisky.
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Atlanta
W. W. Woolfolk
Dothan Chamber hosts regional meeting program
The meeting features Harry Hail as president delivering welcome to guests with participation from Houston County and city officials. Mrs. WA Womack and others lead sessions, a morning program includes demonstrations by Home Demonstration agents, a noon luncheon for about 500 club women, and talks on rural hospitalization and home demonstration work.
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Harry Hail
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Houston County Council
WA. Womack
E. J. Whiddon
Smyrna Club
Houston County
Deveniional
Airs
Robert Wise
Coffee County
Emmett Sizemore
Margaret Oliver
Auburn
C. T. Green
Pike County
G. A. Richburg
Pike, Crenshaw
Barbour
Dale
Coxington County
Jena Seibert
Lillie M. Alexanger
Stats
Detann
James
Cowikee Club
Barbour County
Henry Houston
Geneva
Coffee
Covington
John Seibold
State Home Demonstration Council
Poenes
Ion
Certificates for five grade five students listed
Names appear in a list of individuals likely connected to certificates or awards. The fragmentary text mentions Linda Carel Murphy Mars Filganets KReracd Eucere Xamnegay and Catherine Crawford, Donald Lewis, Dianne bchredre, Tort, Weat, David Trawak, and many others including Jimmy Floyd and Anna Green Morr.
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Vest Mossae Theotmpea
Linda Carel
Murphy Mars Filganets Kreracd
Eucere Xamnegay
Cathrine Crawfars
Dorald Lewis
Dianne Bchredre
Tort
Weat
David Trawak
Marca Nest Loft
Black man hurt in Bay Shore street assault
Comer Peterman, 24, of 1202 E Newton St, is in serious condition after a left abdomen wound from a .38 revolver at 502 Bay Shore St. Eula Mae Weems, 42, of 1409 E Newton St, cafe operator, held without bail on an open charge as the investigation continues. Weems says Peterman threatened to cut her and blocked calls to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer Peterman
E. Newton Street
Peterman
Eula Mae Weems
Bay Shore Street
Eula Mae
Local races across Coffee Geneva and Henry counties set
In Coffee County 17 candidates vie in three local races with Zelma Mor row Devane and W. T. Whitman for tax collector and two county commissioner slots. In Northeast District J Oscar Ziglar faces Robert Lee. Southeast District Ira Allen meets J O Helms. Geneva County has two county commissioner contests Melvin Lemmons vs Marvin Wood in District 2 and Fox Davis vs Grover French in District 4. Henry County lists four races but two withdrawals, Bush and Smith, leaving Vann and Shelley, with two tax collector and district 1 commissioner contests. Probate Judge Ward notes withdrawals ensure marked votes for Bush or Smith will not count. Houston County polling places and hours align with May 4 primary, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except Dothan closes at 6:00 p.m.
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Allen P. Curry
Herman R. Williams
Coffee County
Zelma Morrow Devane
W. T. Whitman
J. Oscar Ziglar
Robert Lee
Ira Allen
J. O. Helms
Geneva County
Melvin G. Lemmons
Marvin Wood
Fox Davis
Grover French
Henry County
Fred C. Bush
James Robert Vann
Lloyd Smith
Board of Education
Willie Shelley
T. R. Ward
Bush
Smith
Twe Wo Henry
Tom Ben Culpepper
Myrtie B. McCoy
FE. Comer Herring
I. O. Ontee
Houston County
Dothan
Wallace voices opposition to Mundt Nixon bill in Senate hearing
Former President candidate Wallace denounces the Mundt Nixon bill as a cold war tool against Russia and warns it harms the American people. Most witnesses oppose the measure which would require Communist groups to register and impose penalties for conspiracies. John R. O'Brien backs it for Marine Corps League citing danger from both Communists and Fascists. Thomas criticizes focus on anti-communist legislation and mocks Stassen. Rockwell Kent supports Wallace, arguing liberal foes fear the bill's attack on free association. Leon Henderson of Americans for Democratic Action predicts a crackdown on civil liberties once law passes.
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Hitler
Russia
Wallace
John R. O’brien
Passiac
N. J
Marine Corps League, Inc
Thomas
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Communist Party
Moscow
Rockwell Kent
Wallace Backer
Leon Henderson
Americans For Democratic Action
Slocomb native eyes industry growth for Geneva County
Luis Smith, returning home to Slocomb, argues for expanded industry in Geneva County to give local youth better opportunities. He credits past residents who left for broader success and says health limits his own work, but plans to promote industry to keep talent local and provide a brighter future for area youth.
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Luis
Slocombe
Smith
America
Slocomb
Geneva County
Obituary Notice for Local Man with Several Relatives
Survived by widow two sons Wilbur of Pansms City Hive A Collins of Birmingham a sister Mrs W B Reynolds of Brewton a brother J F Collins of Hartford a half sister Mrs Cecil Williams of Dothan two half brothers Mack Collins of Nexton and H Collins of Cleveland Ohio Funeral held at home Thursday with Rev A D Zbinden of Dothan and Rev W F Daniels of Hartford officiating Burial in City Cemetery Holman Funeral Home of Hartford in charge
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W. F. Daniels
Hartford
City
Holman Funeral Home
Broughton Leads In North Carolina Democratic Primary
In Raleigh AP report J M Broughton World War Two governor led incumbent W B Umstead for U S Senatorial nomination with 15115 to 12611 from 289 precincts in North Carolina. State Treasurer Charles M Johnson led W Kerr Scott 19788 to 17387 for Governor from 357 precincts. other gubernatorial votes listed for Albright Barker Boyd and Stanley.
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Raleigh
N.C
J. M. Broughton
W. B. Umstead
U. S
North Carlonna
Broughton
Umstead
Charles M. Johnson
W. Kerr Scott
R. Mayne Albright
Oscar Barker
Olla Ray Boyd
W. F. Stanley, Sr
Cease fire talks narrow as nations amend Palestine plan
The big power coalition backed by the United States and France pushed amendments to the British cease fire blueprint for Palestine. The arms embargo was extended to seven Arab states and a joint move limited immigration and training during the pause. Russia and Ukraine abstained on key votes. American delegate Warren R Austin voiced hope for a pacific settlement as fighting intensified around Tel Aviv. A heated exchange between Gromyko and Cadogan highlighted the day’s diplomacy.
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Holy Land
United States
France
Palestine
Britain
Trans-Jordan
Iraq
Egypt
Russia
Ukraine
Syria
Colombia
Warren R. Austin
Hves
Middle East
Tel Aviv
Andrei Gromyko
Alexander Cadogan
Alabama Delegates Contention Looms In Runoff Era
In Alabama the race for at large convention delegates shows odds favoring anti walkout bolters with only seven candidates. Four are balters and voters must choose four, risking a fourth vote among remaining options. Folsom faces a crucial test as governor seeks a convention seat after a crushing primary defeat. Local races in Jefferson and Baldwin counties include circuit judge contests with Alta King vs Boner in the 10th circuit runoff and Hall vs Mashburn in the newly created 28th circuit.
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Abercrombie
Birmingham
J. K. Edwards
Brighton
Balters
Folsom
Alabama
Jefferson
Baldwin
Alta King
G. C. Boner
10Th Judicial Circuit
Hubert M. Hall
T. J. Mashburn, Jr
28Th Circuit
March industrial activity and employment shifts in the Southeast
The report notes a 14 percent March rise versus last year and an eight percent first quarter gain. Mid March shows small non agricultural gains in Georgia Louisiana and Tennessee, with small declines in Mississippi and Florida. Paper plants in Savannah Macon and Mobile show gains while Mobile and Tampa shipyard declines offset by gains in other industries. Tampa offsets a 2650 shipyard job drop since 1947. April signals slight gains in Atlanta Columbus and Macon with a Rome decline. District sales rise with first quarter value up nine percent year over year. April sales up five percent and early May up one percent. Cotton textile mills in four states use seven percent less cotton. last wear activity down 8.7 percent Jan_May and 32 percent through July. April deficit 7.7 percent. Steel mills in Birmingham area cut to 41 percent capacity by mid-April due to coal strike, rising to 61 percent by May 11. Alabama coal production to 583 tons in late April.
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Georgia
Louisiana
Tennessee
Mississippi
Florida
Savannah
Macon
Mobile
Tampa
Atlanta
Columbus
Rome
Alabama
Birmingham Gadede
Alabame
Uncertain Text Summary of Tennessee Lake Data
Fragmentary line references lakes and streams in Tennessee with numeric figure 10,038, unclear places and agencies. The readable portion mentions lakes and a boundary or route near a shore, but critical details such as exact locations, purpose, or dates are missing.
Explosion Rips Through Chemical Warehouse Firing 500 feet High
Witnesses describe a blast at a chemical warehouse with papers torn from desks and a tin roof ripped away as the building split in two and flames shot about 500 feet into the air. Lombardo notes the warehouse was closed that day and he points to no known cause. Separately in 1940, six U. S. counties exceeded ten thousand residents per physician in active practice.
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Harkness
Lombardo
Thirty two British orphans to be housed in local homes
A Rotary Club plan to bring 8 to 12 year old British children to the area as temporary adoptees was revealed yesterday. Mississippi Farm Bureau President Ransom Aldrich told the club of Britain’s bleak conditions, and Rotary International officials endorsed the effort as a magnificent gesture. A steering committee and local and British families are being lined up, with fruition expected soon.
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Oxdianola
Brrth
Mnany Indenila
Condisens
Ransom Aldrich
Mississippi Farm Bureau
Aldrich
Britain
Ronald W. Wordley
Rotary Internations
London
Arab and Israeli fronts clash as Jerusalem battle grows
Arab and Israeli forces push toward Jerusalem and Latrun with reports of Iraqi spearheads moving from Tulkarm to the coast road while Amman hosts Jewish prisoners from Jerusalem Old City. Arab sources claim advance to Jaffa and Ramle, and Isreal armor remains near Latrun as fighting rages.
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Jydda
Ramle
Abdullah
Jerusalem
Latrun
Tulkarm
Fawzi el Kawii
Natanya
el Kawkji
Sea of Galilee
Amman
Old City
Hazanah
Eckl accuses Hill over AFL resolution in Muscle Shoals row
Florence editor Louis A Eckl says he drafted the AFL resolution and Senator Hill knew nothing before adoption. McCorvey retorts that Hill had called his electoral college protection idea stupid and ridiculous while Wilkinson chaired Friday’s rally with McCorvey as a presidential elector amid party tensions.
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Florence
Louis A. Eckl
Sheffield Tri-Cities
AFL
Hill
Muscle Shoals
Horace Wilkinson
McCorvey
Alabama
Ecks
Mobile
Senator Hill
South
Ellectoral College
Light Truck Strikes Car Injuring Boy Near Merritt Lake
Deputy reports a collision at a Merritt Lake bridge site involving a light truck driven by you and automobile driven by Jodey Williams. Williams suffered minor injuries. no charges filed yet as investigation continues. The boy involved, coached by Applewhite, was turned over to nearby authorities.
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Jodey Liams
Som Thon
Williams
Young Hill
Applewhite
Merritt's Lake
Mobile
Dame May Whitty Dies At Hollywood Home
Dame May Whitty, a leading English actress with a long Hollywood career, died at her Hollywood home after a brief illness. Born June 19, 1865 in Liverpool, she rose from chorus to star roles including Countess Cathleen in Dublin and later Miss Miniver and Them in Red. Her daughter Margaret was at her bedside.
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Hollywood
May Whitty
Liverpool
Land
Enoch Arden
Ben Webster
Garet
W. B
Countess Cathleen
Theater of
Dublin
Dame May
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RESS
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Bainbridge, Ga
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Home Demonstration Co
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J. L. Harris Roofing Co
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