Malone's Marble Champion Off to National Tournament
Buddy Russ, 12, of Malone Florida, leaves for Salt Lake City to compete in the national marble championship. Sponsored by Jackson County Post 4414 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, he carries county district and state titles after winning county trials May 22, district at Chipley, and the state crown at Winter Garden. His supporters wish him luck as he travels 2,160 miles to the national event accompanied by Art Brandon from the VFW post.
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Victor Smith
Buddy
Buddy Russ
Malone, Fla
Salt Lake City
Utah
Biddy
J.B. Russ
Jackson County Post 4414
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Art Brandon
Post
Florida
J. E. Russ
Malone
Fla
Jackson County
Chipley
Winter Garden
Eagle Starf
Houston Voters Set For Runoff Primary Tomorrow
Houston County voters were driven to the polls for a runoff Democratic primary with four at large delegates to be chosen. The ballot features two tickets, one pledged to walk out of the convention if anti Southern moves are adopted, the other opposing such a walkout. Voters must cast four votes for four delegates, no more, no less, with district options also appearing. The page notes further details on the fifth district delegate choice.
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Houston County
We the Nations
Democracie
Gessner T. McCorvey
J. Mil‘Mc Bonn
Tve
Arabs encircle Tel Aviv as Jerusalem under siege
Cairo AP report says three Arab armies seek to encircle Tel Aviv while Jerusalem is ringed. Arab leadership signals possible UN armistice rejection unless Palestine partition is repealed. Egyptian forces reach Isdud area with bombers targeting Rehovo. Iraqi troops advance near Kfar Yona and Nahanya as coastal drive threatens Tel Aviv.
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Max Boyd
Cairo
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Isdud
Rehovo
Near East
Kfar Yona
Nehanya
Hada
Arab Legion
Drowned 12-Year-Old Boy at Selma Pond
AP report of Grady Nettles drowning in Vel Pit Pond Selma Alabama. A group of companions swam earlier in the afternoon when one boy disappeared prompting a police and fire department response. Grady Nettles’ body was recovered within an hour despite revival attempts.
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Selma
Alma
Grady Nettles
State Leaders Form Alabama Fire Prevention Association
Civic leaders and representatives of private and public agencies in Montgomery gathered to form the Alabama Conference on Fire Prevention. The move followed President Trueman's December fire prevention call urging state groups to raise public awareness of fire hazards and prevention. Gov. James E. Folsom’s appointee committee plans a statewide meeting with co chairs William P. Screws and L. L. Gwaltney Jr.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Trueman
James E. Folsom
William P.screws
Montgomery Fire and Police Commissioner, and L. L. Gwaltney, Jr
Date Insurance
Girl Who Claims Nine Year Fast Sparks Puzzle
In Chungking Yang Bist a peasant girl who has not eaten in nine years becomes the center of a mystery. Chinese doctors verify she has fused thirty days with five peanuts and show signs of significant ritual or belief. Mei’s actions are examined by doctors who offer no clear explanation.
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Chungking
Yang Bist
Pranuts
Pannit
Gan
Itas
Yeng Mei
Ben Gurion Urges Jews To Stand Firm
Israeli Premier David Ben Gurion tells Jerusalem Jews to hold firm in testing days. He praises increased strength on land and air, notes ongoing relief efforts, and reports bombardment of Arab positions near Bibbaillage and Prophet Samuel's tomb amid the fighting in and around Jerusalem.
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Ben- Gurion
Jerusalem
Tsraeli
David Ben-Gurion
Jewish Agency
Ben Gurion
Old City
Bibbaillage
Serami
Mauri Rose Leads In 400-Mird Indianapolis Race
Mauri Rose led the field at the 400 mile mark in Indianapolis driving the Novi Governor Special, with a 36 second gap over Duke Nalon who trailed second. Ted Horn and Nalon swapped the lead during refueling and tire changes, while Rose surged back to the front at a pace near 124 mph as the race neared completion. Rose set or extended several track records including 400 mile average times around 199.216 miles per hour, with the field thinning to 18 of 33 starters. The prize for the winner stood at $20,000 as the final checks approached.
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Indianapolis
Maury Rose
Rose
Duke Nalon
Chicago Aromotive
Lou Moore
Mauri
Thar
Ted Horn
Jead
Nalon
Floyd Robert
Wilbur Shaw
Holland
Horn
Dale Countian Shot To Death Sunday By Cousin Near Newton
OZARK Staff Correspondence Sammy Benton of Blakely Ga is jailed awaiting murder charges in the fatal shooting of L B Watson of Midland City. Watson died at a Doshen hospital after a Sunday incident near Newton where Benton allegedly fired a 22 caliber pistol at Watson during a river stop. Benton cried What have I done? and Watson asked You shot my brother as they transported the wounded to Dothan hospital.
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J. D
Benton
Watson
Newton
L. B
Taft weighs readable GOP platform for November race
Senator Taft hours discuss a Republican platform to contrast with Democrats in the presidential contest. He argues for specific stands based on Congress records and urges delegates to face clear positions on civil rights and other issues, with party leaders shaping a committee to draft the plan.
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Jack Well
Washington
Taft
Ohio
Neil
Congress
Bentles
Dana Crain
Cathay
Aden
Chace
M Platform
Thaitran
Angens
Millikan
Colorado
Charles Ualleck
Indiana
Halleck
GOP
Carr’ae Uripht
No. 32
Pagn
Canadian Army Aids West Coast Flood Victims
The Canadian Army opens a central depot in Montr al to assist flood victims in the Fraser River region of British Columbia. An RCAF transport squadron is deployed to move relief supplies and personnel by air and rail to Britain’s flood zone.
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Canadian Army
West Coast
Montrcal
Sergent
British Empire
Frayer River
British Columbia
RCAF
Truman Designates Flooded Northwest As Disaster Area
Washington announces designation of a disaster area covering parts of Washington Oregon and Idaho along the Columbia River basin. Relief funds and supplies will be distributed by the War Assets Admin and Housing Admin to aid victims in Vanport and other flooded regions. Page 2.
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Truman
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Trurun
Philip 1
Fleming
Von
Braymund Foley
Basil O'Connor
Vanport
Ore
Hye
John N. Hatt
Ghezan
G'Connor
Adeen
Aloes
Brunnor
Prison Bill Talks Hit Snags in Legislature
Legislative leaders met with Governor James EO Pierated and Speaker WOM Beck Sot to discuss possible prison reforms. No definite date or plan emerged, but rumors floated about creating a five member joint committee to advance proposals.
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Montcomery
Tapia
James EO
Frank Boswell
Gye
Claretee
Beck
Triser
Moffe
Carrie Mee
Missing Pilot Lands Safely at Dothan
Orlando pilot McCue Jr had been missing since Tuesday on a flight to Omaha Nebraska. He apparently made an emergency landing along the route and landed safely at Dothan Alabama this morning according to highway patrol. His wife Mrs Betty McCue contacted the Civil Air Patrol to assist in locating him.
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Fallahassee
McCue, Jr
Orlando
Omaha
Neb
Dothan
Ala
Highway Patrol
Toda
McCue
Betty McCue
Ciel Aare Munce Administration
Trombone Player Drops Dead During Memorial Parade
A trombone player collapsed and died during a Memorial Day parade in West Visstem Md. The incident occurred while the procession passed a reviewing stand for onlookers and officials. Police and medical responders attended, but the musician could not be revived, and the crowd was notified of the fatality. The event disrupted the parade briefly as authorities began routine inquiries.
Red Opposition Seen in Czechoslovak Election
Reported results show the Communist National Front receiving about 6.42 million votes with near total turnout, while opposition parties and other groups claim smaller shares. Provisional figures indicate seats and distribution are awaiting final official tally amid post revolution changes and nationalization.
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Goldherg Pragu Fary
Interior
Communistied
Red National Front
Onetefcord
Galois
Nguiek Fac Bohemy
Creech
Ee Pihy
Rude Fiave
Heo
Sara Denwerats
Keuty Tnt Buehrme Murayia
Bhvakia
Sogint Democrats
Tur
Bagoz
Vanport Town Swept by Floods in Oregon Disaster
The town of Vanport Oregon with 18700 residents was devastated by a dike breach as floodwaters from the Columbia River submerged homes and farmland. Rescue workers evacuated survivors while authorities warned of more dike failures and weeks may pass before bodies are recovered. Dozens of refugees report missing relatives as Red Cross coordinates aid in Portland centers. The flood threatens nearby suburbs and a local racetrack amid the rising Columbia water.
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Vanport
Ore
Eiveryone
Columbia
Portland
Nww
Marthe T. Pratt
Red Cross
Rmishing
Kay Larson
Mattor
Inga
Notinya
Columbia Gore Dows
Georgia sheriff indicted in murder case
Newman Georgia AP report says Meriwether County Sheriff Hardy Cater indicted by a Coweta County grand jury for allegedly aiding in the murder of Turner. Indictments list seven other defendants named Wallace Sivill Mobley Strickland Mozart Strickland Brooks Gates. Turner’s widow and child attended. Indictments followed a two hour hearing amid rain. Coweta Sheriff Potts said to expect surrender. Turner had earlier been released from Meriwether jail on April 20 after cattle theft charges.
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Newman
Hardy Cater
Meriwether County
Coweta County
Harm Turner
Jarara
Turner
Meriwether
Coweta
John Wallace
Herring Sivill
Henry Mobley
Tom Strickland
Mozart Strickland
Albert Brooks
Robert Lee
Flooded City Residents Flee as Police Draw Guns
Rescuers report chaos in a flooded city as authorities use firearms during evacuations. Witnesses describe people rushing from homes as debris and rising waters trap residents, with four people reportedly pulled from wreckage and others carried to safety.
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Houston
Association of Fire Prevention
Speedway
Paterson
N. J
Indianapolis Speedway
Dale Countian
Cousin
Kootenaiter
Bonner's Ferry
Fatt
Prinijuene Truman
Cedona
Nort West
Westvisstem Md.At
Georgia
Gaetaan Byrne
Weacue
Martin Peart
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