Negro convict Dorsey killed by Dothan officer ends statewide search
Officers identified the slain escapee Dorsey as Jim Wimberly of Kentucky after a fingerprint and Kilby prison notice match. Willie Hope, a companion, was captured in Troy and jailed. Dorsey had a 12 year sentence for burglary and grand larceny, escaped November 4, 1946, and was shot while resisting disarmament at Baptist Bottom.
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Kilby
Dorsey
Willie James Hope
Dorseys
Troy
Houston County
Bulloch County
Joe T. Burton
Eddie D. Kelley
Roney
Hope
No Bids Received on Negro High School Project
City officials report no bids filed yet for the new Negro High School in Dothan. Bids may be with architect H L Holman of Ozark and will be opened at 4 p.m. November 18. The nine acre site at Tuskegee and Lake streets will host a one story brick building with 5 classrooms a library a lunchroom laboratory workshop and a combined gymnasium auditorium. The project aims to accommodate 450 to 475 students grades seven through 12 and make the school accredited, replacing the current nonaccredited arrangements in old facilities on Montana Street.
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H. L. Holman
Ozark
Flurry
Fone
Dothan
Tuskegee
Lake Streets
Montana Street
Alabama
Necro High
Noyds
Courthouse Trees Give Way To Park
Houston County boards approve grounds beautification for the courthouse area on Oates Street. Grading will level and drain the grounds, a concrete apron and benches to be added, with a war memorial planned at Oates and Main streets. Work to begin as trees are removed.
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Houston County
Board of Revenue
Oates Street
Albert Logue
Oates
Main Streets
Logis
Dix
Truck Fire No Damages Reported on St. Andrews Street
Firefighters reported yesterday a truck fire in the 800 block of S. Andrews Street with no injuries or property damage. The blaze started in the brakes and the vehicle owner was identified as Joe Sanders.
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S. St. Andrews Street
Joe Sanders
Trade School Meeting Set At Napier Tonight
Public officials from Houston County and nearby areas will meet at Napier Field to outline plans for a trade school in the district next year. Probate Judge Albertlogue said the Legislature authorized a 1948 site but a location remains undetermined.
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Dothan
City Commission
Houston County Board of Revenue
State Department of Education
Napier
Naner Community Club
R. A. Dowling
Clap
Midland City
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Johnson
Retrospect of a week with Big Jim by Rex Thomas Montgomery
A reporter describes following Big Jim on a stumping tour through Henry County. A crowded courthouse yard, locals and farmers greet him as the six foot eight inch candidate jokes about rides and politics. The piece notes media attention and the public welcome, with a sense of local atmosphere.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Abbeville
Henry County
Chasnix
Peru Earthquake Heightens Death Toll Across Towns
Reports say at least 51 people killed with fears rising as more bodies are found. Landslides swept villages along the Satipa River in Peru, destroying homes and sweeping others away. The Red Cross sent planes with supplies to stricken towns but landing was difficult due to damaged airfields.
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Peruvian Red Cross
Arcis
Hughes Flying Boat Tests Wings In Air
Howard Hughes flew the large war era flying boat off the water at Long Beach, lifting from the waves for a test hop. The 700 ton ship, with 16 propellers and eight engines, reached high speeds as engineers tracked the craft, marking a milestone in Hughes’ aviation program amid prior doubts about its ability to fly.
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Howard Hughes
San Pedro
Calif
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Hughes Flying Boat
Wees Catalunt
Mater Persons
Hos
Hercules
Antagroops Whitecap
Tutessa
Tocol Cas
Ensineers
Wwe
Vpage
Aehee
Budget Of $421,999 Approved For County Welfare Department
The Houston County Department of Public Welfare received a 1947 48 budget of 421 999.00 with funds from the county treasury state appropriations and local taxes. Old age assistance dominates the grant, totaling about 297 528, with other aid including board and care for the handicapped and temporary aid. The budget supports 1944 families and 446 children in various welfare programs.
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Houston County Department of Public Welfare
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Fab Reir Avachal
Pew
Wien
Colins
Wall
Ling Will Explain Hog Cholera Plans
County Agent Ling will explain the hog cholera control program authorized by the Legislature. Farmers will receive free serum and virus at a meeting tomorrow by the Beat Two Farm Bureau at Jeary Stand School. Also on the program is a talk on December marketing references and dairy lectures at Duaree school.
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Jeary Stand School
Pad
Sib
Aden Wadier
Bent Let
Farrea
Denis Gowder
Farm
von Adie
Duaree Scnoal
Too Many Oysters Put Folsom To Bed
Montgomery AP report states Governor Gay James F. Folsom was confined to bed after allegedly eating too many oysters. Secretary C H Finney said a physician attended him overnight but his condition was not serious. Folsom had just returned from campaigning and planned to resume speaking soon.
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Dothan
James E. Folsom
Folsom
Stac
Hans
Oman
Montcerre
Montgomery
James FE. Folsom
C. H. Finney
Telsom
Heavy Rains Cause Street Washouts In Dothan
Local repairs crews worked in several areas as heavy showers caused street washouts in Dothan today. Officials reported rainfall totals around 0.60 inches between 5 and 6 p.m. at the municipal airport.
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Dothan
Partammore
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Aeronautics Admantrtravian
Nm Ure Eipal
First quarterly conference at Foster Street church tonight
The Foster Street Methodist Church holds its first quarterly conference at 7 tonight with Tor A. E Shaler presiding. District superintendent and officials urge all members to attend the conference.
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Foster Street
Tor A. E Shaler
Riale
Charity Chest Drive Gains Momentum
The article notes growing support for a charity chest drive with organizers urging participation and pledges. Officials emphasize speed and broad community involvement to maximize donations and outreach.
Party Lines Drawn On Aid For Europe
Washington Republicans refuse to back strong government controls for aid to Europe while Democrats push allocation and price measures. President Truman seeks extension of export controls and tax strategies as Congress debates inflation, foreign aid, and economic policy.
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John LL. Steele
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W. Averell Harriman
Defernce Transporte Y
House Republican
Joseph VW Ball
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Urge
Amall
Senn
Carl A. Hatels
Bilbo's Successor to Be Elected in Voting Tomorrow
An electorate faces a pivotal race for Bilbo's successor with the contest featuring candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties. Voters prepare for a tightly watched decision amid predictions of turnout and campaign momentum shaping the state’s political landscape.
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Bilbo
Hearing Postponed For John D. Gavin
Hearing postponed for John D. Gavin. The partial text references a legal proceeding with no clear new date and mentions a governor, a gate, and October references amid garbled OCR.
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John D. Gavin
Vandenberg Attacks Red Tactics At Michigan Address
In Ann Arbor President Arthur Vandenberg criticizes Soviet and Chinese tactics while urging a united Western stance. He warns against appeasement and calls for firm defense plans as he speaks at the University of Michigan on the eve of a national conference on European security and postwar zones.
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Michipo Sette
Arthur
Valdenbergs
Speeggia
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Gesmedy
Forenza
Varideberg
More Nazi Criminals Indicted By Court
An archival news brief reports additional Nazi criminals indicted by a court. The fragment mentions defendants and proceedings, citing a list of accused individuals and related legal actions amid wartime accountability discourse.
Missing Polish Leader Lands in England
Polish opposition leader Mikolajovk reportedly arrived in London today aboard an RAF plane from Poland. The Commons announcement said he landed at Manston Airport at 12:20 PM local time, with officials not disclosing his route or origin.
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Cps
Stanislaw BoAalajczyk
England
Royal Air Force
Geert
of Commons
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Manston
Poland
Warsaw
Christopher AbLevhew
Makewee
U S Communists Refuse Affiliate With Cominform
New York dispatch reports the U S Communist movement declines formal ties with Cominform while condemning international alignment as illegal under party policy. The article notes internal debate over strategy and calls for solidarity with labor groups and anti repression protests.
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