Teacher Here Tells Of UNRRA Service
Miss Sue Christian, a Dothan school teacher, recalls thirty-two months with UNRRA in the Middle East and Europe. She says the work mattered, but she prefers not to boast, noting many American women contributed greatly. Her UNRRA service began in September after training in Iran, then Iran and Turkey, before sailing from New York to Germany.
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UNRRA
Sue Christian
Middle East
Europe
United States
Cullman
Ala
Dothan
Hagle
Abby Ellard
Sue Christan
Miss Christian
Pothan
UNRIA
Ordman
University of Md
Shen
Rebef Organization
Jane Raages
Naa Christan
New York City
Nharkation
Final Merit System Plans For City To Be Ready Shortly
Pinal plans for setting up the City of Dothan merit system are to be worked out in Chicago or Emmaz Hexwerk. at the plan offices of the Public Administration Service following a survey by BPespeth here. PAS representative Robert Hertson left Dothan yesterday after completing what he termed a hold audit for obtaining information for a comprehensive employee classification and pay system. Questionnaires to determine prevailing wage scales have been mailed and will be forwarded to the PAS office. It is not expected these rates will affect present wages. Heitech said no reduction in current salaries is planned, though some raises may occur to meet new standards.
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Pinal
Dothan
Chicago
Emmaz Hexwerk
PAS
Heitech
October Babies Break Moody Hospital Record With 100
Moody Hospital reports a new monthly record of 100 births in October, including 58 boys and 42 girls. The first baby arrived at 12:30 a.m. on October 1 and the last near 11:10 p.m. on October 31, with two sets of twins among the 100.
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Moody Hospital
Hearing Scheduled Here In Dale Case Involves Three Blonds
John D. Gavin, one of three Blonds now jailed in Dale on indictments charging criminal assault, is to appear before Circuit Judge D. C. Halstead here tomorrow for a hearing after Gavin's lawyers filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus. Gavin, Lawrence Price and William Lane, all white men, were indicted at a special session of the Dale County grand jury on October for an alleged assault on a 40 year old Negro woman. They are being held without bail at Ozark.
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John D. Gavin
Dale
Arca
D. C. Halstead
Gavins
Wrng
Habeas Corons
Gavin
Lawrence Price
William Lane
Dale County Grand Jury
Ozark
U.S. Backing Marshall Plan Aides Europe Says Advisers
President Truman’s economic council urged continued funding for long range European aid and a partial return to wartime inflation controls. They warned that without substantial aid, industrial paralysis abroad could jeopardize U.S. prosperity at home and overseas. The report called for price controls, tax measures, and government powers to curb hoarding and stabilize markets while pushing grain and staple allocations and employment goals.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Truman
Europe
United States
Council
Tonos
Furrope
Bath
Congress
Charities Chest Drive Lags in Dothan With Week Gone
United Chalice Chest workers report disappointing results as the general fund drive falls far short of its $8,000 goal. Only $550 has been raised so far, despite about 80 volunteers canvassing Dothan daily for Salvation Army, Boy Scouts, tuberculosis, cancer, and welfare needs. The drive began October 7 with a $20,950 target and may gain momentum after payday contributions.
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Dothan
United Chalice Chest
van Ruvh
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Howeton County
Twe Special Gas Division
Albert West, Jr
Wot
Ture
Governor declines comment on site for state trade school
Governor defers judgment on locating a state trade school in Napier Field in the Third Congressional District. He directed the inquiry to the State Board of Education, noting the board has authority to decide the plan. The article mentions four schools, to be built at a rate of one per year, with initial cost around 750000 dollars each.
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KE Clarenc Gaykamen
Napier Field
Bower of Education
Walt
Distret
Tara
Top Rotarian Speech Draws Tri-State Audience Charm
Two hundred Merarant and wives from twenty clubs gather for a Tri-State Rotary meeting in Houston to hear Tar J Bathe of Hite Mont, Rotary International president, address on leadership and service. The event features regional officials and sponsors, with tours and remarks noting past president roles and ongoing Rotary themes.
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Mabiona
Flori
Georgia
Daren Hesaetinis
Houston
Tar J
Bathe
Hite
Mont
Rotary Mitriategtot
Derriet
Dan Upentirety
Monnens Misting Motor Voll
Rome Thom
Genesi Enterprise
Byergreen
Heaton Mobii
God Iscussea
CmeCns
Butte @e'gry
Phil
Han
Officer Kills Negro In Gun Battle Here
A Negro named Jum Warne berry of Kentucky was shot and killed last night by Officer E. J Strickland of the Cuban police force on West North alley near Baptist Bottom. Witnesses say the Black man rushed from the front door with a pistol, refused to drop it, and Strickland shot him, wounding him fatally as he fell. Coroner Hall and others investigated the incident noting Strickland fired after the Negro rammed to kill Raney. Wimberly and others fired at the gate earlier. No other injuries reported.
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Jum Warneberry
Kentucky
E. J Strickland
West North Allee
Eddie Kelley
Strickland
Offerr
W. H. Unex
Spuauigat
Wimberry
Borkett
Witherton
Wimberly
Hao T. Brite Regie
Wengerly
Cath & Bettie
Pherds
Walt Cameron
Corojier Hull
Krickland
Raney
Installment Plans Persist In Dothan Stores Amid Controls
Victor Smith reports that installment terms remain in effect in Dothan, requiring one third down and the balance within 12 months for autos, refrigerators, radios, and furniture, while other items must be paid over 15 months. Dealers warn against a return to dollar down plans and hope price controls stay in place to protect buyers and sellers.
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Dothan
Victor Smitil
Credit Arieré
Tate Te Orate
County Farm Bureau Launches Campaign To Gain Membership
County Farm Bureau begins a membership drive across Meuston County seeking 60 000 to 74 000 per year in support. Committee members from 12 of 14 counties attend the kickoff, with plans to surpass 244 new members and a progress report slated for next Saturday.
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County Farm Bureau
Homgtan
Buresipa
Auip
Meuston
Federihion'e Carapautn
Keerles
Menor
Aneirbere Vanstead
Renee
Grand Jury To Probe Bessemer Gambling
A Bessemer grand jury is summoned to probe gambling activities in the area. Officials oversee proceedings with court action expected to continue into the week as investigators gather evidence and potential witnesses. Local civic leaders await results as the probe unfolds.
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Grand Jury
Bessemer Gambling
Yugoslavia Expels 2.5 Reporters
Yugoslavia orders the expulsion of two and a half foreign reporters amid tensions with Western nations. A government spokesman said the measure targets journalists and a prominent writer, warning them to leave within 24 hours or face consequences. The incident involves reporters tied to The New York Times and other outlets, amid broader wartime coverage.
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Belegrade
Corte
Eith
Yugoslavia
Western
Hationa
Arthur
Hrandell
New York
Fort Tee
Marty Seater
Aden
Folsom in Dothan Skips Political Talk Tour
Report describes NAT Fae bane Bolan promoting a statewide tour to address voters in Dothan about the first at Deceny Wert. It notes interruptions during a speech by Nat and details of the crowd reaction and a plan to rally support for Hillian. Page 30 reference.
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Nat
Bolan
Pediey
Boy Seals
Hun
Dandary
Imaginary U S war game scene in Panama City
Readable fragments describe a U S war game off Panama City with 24 ships led by Task Force Choctaw and ground troops aboard. The scene notes a mock assault on an enemy installation with Navy and Air Force fighters, approaching beaches as ships prepare to shell ahead of troop landings.
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Panama City
U.S
UPI
A. Ugiary
Ameceni Noi Jatsuai
Stalinia
Nanpiver
Renktary
Mabiever Banks
Ned Crue
Choctaw
Hell
Liberaton
Banaport
Aehiuilt
Tynd
Navy
Air Force
Bom
Ned
Rntwainy
Folsom Itinerary Set For This Week
Montgomery AP reports plans for a gubernatorial visit and itinerary events in Folsom this week. Officials outline meetings, public appearances, and state functions with emphasis on community engagement and regional priorities.
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Folsom
Football Roundup of College Games and Standings
Alabama blanked Kentucky 13 to 0 while Texas Tech edged Duke 7 to 0. The roundup mentions SMU, Notre Dame, Army, and other programs with results and noted standings, including a Texas game victory and Notre Dame-Army scheduling news.
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Tech
Duke
SMU
Newty
Warhinzion & Lee
Granda Tech
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