Strike by Coal Miners Tops Labor Picture
A threatened walkout by 400000 soft coal miners dominates the labor scene as John L. Lewis opens wage negotiations with the government. President Truman lifts price controls 38 hours before demonstrations as more unions discuss strikes and authorizations across the country including Detroit Rochester and Philadelphia.
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County officials bonds fixed and equipment purchases approved
The board set surety bonds for county officials to take office next year including 25000 for probate judge plus 3000 as board chairman, 5000 sheriff bond reduced from 10000, and 10000 circuit court duties plus established sums for the Com mon Pleas clerk. Board members bonded at 3000 and deputies at 1000. A welding machine and trailer were bought from Post Welding Supply Co for 800 with 30 day delivery to aid the road department. Ten thousand gallons of gasoline were ordered from Sinclair Oil at 14.38 cents per gallon delivered to county tanks. A 137.10 bill from Howard Clock and Service Co. was approved after the clock repair was cut in half by the company’s prior service.
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Post Welding Supply Co
Birmingham
Sinclair Oil Co
Howard Clock and Service Co
New York
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Poyner
Public Statements Tonight by Byrnes Bevin and Molotov
Hig Four Council members Byrnes Bevin and Molotov will speak at a Foreign Press Association dinner in New York after 10 p m They are joined by UN and French delegates and Armistice Day honors mark a brief morning pause at the Waldorf Astoria The talks focus on Germany postwar treaties and the fate of Trieste and the Italo Yugoslav frontier amid possible shifts from the French election results.
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Waldorf-Astorig
Paris
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Trieste
Alabama educators study coordination of all activities
A Montgomery subcommittee considering a plan to centralize coordination of Alabama education examined a proposal to create a capitol agency. The body would advise and coordinate university and public school education, conduct research, plan, and make legislative recommendations for both colleges and K 12 systems.
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Montgomery
Raymond R. Paty
University of Alabama
Ralph Draughon
Governor's Emergency Committee
A. R. Meadows
Saipan Trust Talks Focus Amid UN Discussions
The island of Saipan appears central in new United Nations discussions on long term defense and trusteeship. Analysts note Saipan as a key adjunct to Guin, with its wartime history and strategic value shaping Western Pacific base plans and potential ownership debates.
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Saipan
Guin
Japan
Pacific
Australia Leads Bid to Limit UN Veto Power
Amid high tension among the P5 Australia and Cuba push to curb veto use in core UN decisions. The proposal seeks restricting veto on threats to peace admissions of new members and trustee ship disputes, aiming to empower small states in General Assembly debates.
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United States
Cuba
General Assembly
Bay Five
Hong
Autos Collide In South Oates Driveway
Police records show two automobiles driven by Mc Kay Brackin and Loyd Joiner collided in a South Oates street driveway Sunday. Brackin’s car was pulling from the driveway while Joiner’s backed into the driveway, authorities said.
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Loyd Joiner
South Oates Street
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Joiner
Sparkman Hopes Rayburn Be Minority Leader
In Washington Rep Sparkman says he hopes Speaker Rayburn will accept the minority leadership in the new House. Sparkman notes Rayburn is acceptable to all and the logical choice though Rayburn says he does not wish to be Democratic floor leader.
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Sam Rayburn
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28 Persons Arrested Over Weekend Here
Forty eight persons were arrested in Dothan over the weekend by law enforcement officers. Charges included public drunkenness reckless driving assault and battery driving while intoxicated no driver's license operating a business without a license disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct.
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Bank Robbery Strikes Hazelton Missing Up To 30000
The First National Bank of Hazelton was robbed of an estimated 25 000 to 30 000 during the weekend. The money was taken from a night depository slot after likely entry while no guard was on duty. Investigators had no immediate clue on how access was gained.
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Race question sparks debate on voter rights and reform
Governor discusses reforms aimed at regulating voting access for Negroes and predicts a backlash if County Boards of Registrars exert arbitrary power. He argues changes could suppress both races, provoke conflict, and create a fragile balance.
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Patterson
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Nevroes
Notable Crash In Louisiana Hospitalized Family Stated
Ida Mar Geomulli, an elderly Black woman, and her five served son Emmett were taken to a New Orleans hospital after a violent incident. Both were reported in serious condition.
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New Orleans
Truman defends bipartisan foreign policy and denies resignations
President Truman presents a bipartisan foreign policy approach as a national program and denies resignations rumors involving Cabinet and agency heads. He rejects a reported Eisenhower exit and notes no plans for a special Congress session while warning against partisan efforts to pressure public policy.
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Chinese Leaders Brace For All-Out Civil War
AP reporting from Nanking says Communist leaders warn Chiang Kai-shek’s demand to convene the National Assembly tomorrow will derail peace talks. Fighting continues at multiple sites despite a noon cease-fire, with reports of Nationalist air shows over Yenan and clashes near Lungkow and Yehsien in Shantung and Laichow Gulf regions.
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Chiang Kai-shek
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Yehsien
Laichow Gulf
Masonic Calendar For This Week In Dothan
The weekly schedule lists Regular Lodge No 639 Tuesday at 7 30 p m with the Master Mason degree to be conferred and Past Master degree work by Dothan Chapter No 113 on Thursday at 7 30 p m A shrine ceremony is planned in Montgomery Thursday afternoon and evening with many Do than Shriners attending as candidates for degrees.
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Montgomery
Farm Training Plea To Be Explained At County Meetings
An explanatory meeting about the new farm training program for veterans will be held at Rehobeth High School Thursday at 7 p.m. led by T. J. Bedford, Houston County veterans agricultural supervisor. A similar session occurs in Cottonwood each Tuesday at 7 p.m. Veterans must obtain a certificate of eligibility from the Veterans Administration by presenting discharge papers and, if married, a marriage license to the local VA office.
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Houston County
Cottonwood
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Montgomery
Calvert Community Struck By Tornado
A tornado hit Calvert Alabama early today damaging three homes and a garage with no injuries reported. The storm disrupted phone service and toppled trees and debris across roads blocking access. Calvert lies about 30 miles north of Mobile.
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Alabama
L. F. Faust
Calvert Methodist Church
Alabama Power Company
Calvert
Mobile
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