Covington Plant Shut Down After Walkout Picket Forms
Workers at W. F. Covington Planter Co on Headim Avenue extend shut down for four hours and picket the plant after an unfair labor practices dispute. Four Negro painters remained, union organizers claim near 100 percent turnout. Company manager says no official notice, denies misrepresentation, and cites signed union card.
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W. F. Covington Planter Co
Jabir
W. F. Covington, Jr
Marager
Wora
Spresnsii
Necoustims
L. W. Burdeshaw
Sprakin
WF. Cormptor
United Mine
Covington
Unio
Sir Burdeshaw
Mn Ma
Pomiink Burdeshaw
Cpr
Desarte
Bevan
Nat Taev
UOT
Sabide
IAG Cr Alog
Amise Way Afl
Latur Reine
Qeeny East
Elestan
Gmmon
Deeg
Rte Ae
Pick Candidates For Farm Offices
In Houston County's 14 beats two nominees per office were named for the Agricultural and Conservation Association. Elections occur December 9 to select delegates to Convention and officers including chairman vice chair and alternate committeemen. The list includes Beat One nominees Curtis Casey John Brookins and others across beats with multiple paired names.
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Walter Daughtre
Aubie D. Thomson
J. F. Collins
E. W. Nash
Clarence Kinz
C. Collins
G. W. Draughon
David F. Snell
A. D. Hatton
Jimmie Hartzog
Freeman Jones
Torr W. Snell
J. 4
Dar Jerkins
E. H. Hols
J. S. Han
J. H. Buckhart
J. S Taler
J. S. Warrick
C_ W_ Harrison
C W. Clearman
A J. Rhodes
Max H. Kelis
George E. Dykes
Barns
H. C. Quatrebaum
J. D. Green
H C. Taylor
J. A Masten
Ren Harris
G. A. Wels
Ro P Withardson
O. K Tatiersen
Wfo Dawsey
Chester Ro
Gadeam
Zeke Ermer
Eucene Weet
Wo Brown
Ps Garard
C FE
Culbreth
G W. Palmer
Carl Cobb
B. Foos
J W Johnson
Gefe FE Pennyesteen
VL. Powell
Ford Test Sa
Uies
J A. Burmhems
Fowler
Tommie
Totten
Batecarta
Rales Ard Methuen
Marshal Seizes 999 Tomato Cases in Federal Case
U S Marshal Benton Q Foy received a court order from Judge Kennamer to seize about 999 cases of Rich West Brand tomatoes shipped to two Dothan firms from Thomasville Georgia. About 735 cases went to Spant Daffin Inc and 264 to Dothan Grocery Co. The label tied to Belmont Canning Co Threeway Virginia.
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Dothan Grocery Company
Conten
Belmont, Canning Company
Threeway
Pilotless plane flies 60 miles from Tuskegee to Fort Gaines
A small private plane built for a student pilot took off from Tuskegee Airport in Alabama and flew about 60 miles to Fort Gaines before crashing near the Georgia line. Pilot Arthur Howard, a Negro student, attempted to land as the engine faltered and the plane stalled.
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Tuskeger. Ala
Pettae
Fort Gane
Gray
Deskisnec
W. T. Nelson
Tuskegee Aviation Car
Moton Field
Arthur Howard
Bouin
Neaner
C. A. Anderson
Tit
Sami
Ainmaner Line
Georgia
Nelson
State's Rush Drive License Program Aims for Fast Permits
Montgomery JAP reports the Public Safety Department's Driver's License Division expanding during a rush season to process roughly 15,000 permits daily. Division Chief J F Bravner notes past delays due to staffing and office space, now improved by new headquarters and speedier operations.
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Montgomery
Public Safety Department
J. F. Bravner
Arin Wu
Kidnap Killer Tells Of Frustrated Love
Giese Marsh 28 told authorities of a troubled romance involving Katherine Angerson 26 and a man cited as a parent of her child. The suspect described intense emotions and plans tied to a stalking situation. The report notes a later exchange and signals about custody and residence as officers pursue further details.
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Giese Marsh
Katherine Angerson
Marse
Mar
Weston
Armistice Day Closing Affects Books and Offices
Notices state Armistice Day closings for books offices and related services with locations including Ramain Aren. The page details what remains open or shut and cites specific offices affected by the holiday.
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Cor
Gores Ramain Aren
Andrews Speech Prompts Letter Carriers Talk
Fragmented OCR text shows Andrews, Tara and various names tied to a letter carriers event. Mentions speakers, program, and officials, with references to Houston and public notices. The readable portions suggest a community event with associations and possible theatre and calendar notes.
Bail in Dale Case Set for One of Three Defendants
One of three defendants in the Dale County attack case received bail today while two others were remanded to custody. Jonna D. Gavin was granted bail but had not posted by noon, while William Lane and Laurence Price were held without bail. The trio, indicted last month by a special grand jury, faces coercion and assault charges linked to an attack on a 40 year old man.
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Sigom
Halstead
Aid
Dace County
R. Denes
Jonna D. Gavin
Wiliam Lane
Lascrence Price
Dale County Grata
Tre Oriie
Negro Woman Held For Stabbing Mate In Houston County
Lota Mae Fecae, 23, a Negro woman, held in connection with a stabbing of her husband. He was hospitalized with a deep cut on the arm. Fecae released on bond under $50. Police report the incident occurred today as officers said the husband was attacked during the altercation.
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Meare
Houston
Eddie D. Kelley
Hughes Testimony Details Officer Effort to Obtain Money
Washington AP Teletype reports Hughes testified before a committee about an officer and an associate trying to borrow 200 000 dollars from a war contractor tied to a multi million dollar ship contract. He alleged Mesers and Meyers sought funds and that Mesers aided by others prepared actions to influence official decisions.
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Washington
Hughes
Bennett E. Mesers
Meyers
Hogue
Mevers Dows
Fein
Benny Mevess
Mevers
1947 Cotton crop set at 11 505 000 bales in estimate
Washington AP dispatch reports the U S Agriculture Department and Census Bureau project the 1947 cotton harvest at about 11 505 000 bales with an average lint yield near 267 pounds per acre and state totals showing Alabama Mississippi Georgia and Texas among the leading producers.
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Washington
Fiat
Venetonue
Bates
Census Bureau
Acre
Sota Catan
Georgina
Alabama
Fielda
Georgia
Kissippa
South Care
Tenterser
Arrests Reported in County Courthouse Case List
Listed entries include two Coffee Countians held by ATU and references to hearings and officials such as JW La Prug and Morrie Dawe. The text mentions a case involving whiskey and a U.S. Court context with tied forensic details and a cellar scenario.
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Tay Cotton Cour
Tyne
Teturs
Ming
Morrie
Geeva Crurts
U.S. Cour
Auburn Dean Returns Book After 34 Years
A local Auburn figure retrieves a long overdue library volume after 34 years. The event marks a personal milestone and highlights archival service restoring a missed check‑in.
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Auburn Dean
Secretary Marshall seeks four year aid plan for Europe
Secretary of State James Marshall asks Congress for a four year Europe aid program costing an estimated 16 to 20 billion dollars to help Italy France and Australia resist Soviet pressure. He laid out the administration’s stopgap relief in a statement to Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs committees.
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R.H. Shackford
Washington
Marshall Warins
Europe
Soviet Union
Congress
Senate
May Be Director Of Funds Of Marshall Pian
Fragmented Washington AP report notes possible appointment of Marshall Pian as director of funds. The text mentions Peter Moo and Brice hovett with unclear roles and references to committees, fees, and a 7 088 600 figure. The garbled OCR limits precise details about offices or dates.
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la Follette
Marshall Pian
Washington
Peter Moo
Club Kokomo Robbed of 200 by Bandits
County Sheriff reports a robbery at Klub Kokomo with $200 taken. Suspects fled. authorities search area as deputy squads question witnesses and review leads from the scene. No injuries reported. Patrols increased around Oasis and nearby establishments as the investigation continues.
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Klub Kokomo
Legislators Map Amendment Drive Stalls Amid Unclear Details
Ambiguous notes outline an effort by lawmakers to map an amendment drive but lack concrete dates, participants, or jurisdictions. The fragmented text mentions committees, meetings, and proposed motions without clear names or locations, leaving the initiative unsettled.
Truman Seeks Greece Aid Amid Cold War Strains
President Truman addressed Congress detailing aid to Greece and Turkey amounting to 982 million dollars to counter communist influence. He warned that underlying economic and political unrest persists in Greece while pledging continued development programs and military support amid a broader Cold War context.
Four Dispatches on Officials Business Leaders Tough Questions
The report presents demands for accountability from officials and business leaders through a sequence of pointed questions. It discusses policy concerns, potential reforms, and the role of governance in shaping economic and military priorities. The text is fragmented but centers on scrutiny and proposals for action.
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