India and Ecuador Join UN Fight Over Troop Inventories
In a tense Political Committee session, India and Ecuador backed a United Nations troop inventory amid U S efforts to broker a compromise between Soviet and British proposals. Sen. Tom Connally planned to push a reconciliation plan if needed, while the U S delegation aligned with Bevin on linking inventories to disarmament and military staff work for a world police force.
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India
Ecuador
United Nations
Lake Success
API
United States
V. M. Molotov
Ernest Bevin
Tom Connally
D-Tex
Bevin
Molotov
Security Council
Boy Killed and Four Injured In Highway Crash Near Perdido
In Bay Minette Alabama a seven year old high school student died when a car swerved off Highway 31 near Perdido and struck a telephone pole. Four other youths were injured: Rufue Clyde Burt 21 Richard Russell 18 Wil-
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Bay Minette
Ala
Jerry Alexander
Highway 31
Perdido
Rufue Clyde Burt
Richard Russell
Wil
Mrs Mary Gressett Dies At Dothan Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Wade Gressett eighty six who died at 504 South East street after a short illness were held this afternoon at Ward Wilson chapel with Rev Farley Taylor officiating Burial followed in City cemetery She had lived in Dothan for the past 11 years and was a member of First Baptist Church Surviving are three daughters Mrs Mary Porter Mrs L A Dillard and Miss Vera Gressett all of Dothan a step son James W Gressweatt and four grandchildren Active pallbearers were Mr Adcock Jock Poyner Bob Cox Albert May Ralph Porter and P. W. Acree
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Mary Wade Gressett
South East Street
Ward-Wilson Chapel
Farley Teylor
Dothan
Ward-Wilson
Harse
Grressett
Fist Baptist Church
Mary Porter
Byrnes Discussing Palestine Problem with Zionist Leaders
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes met for nearly an hour with Zionist leaders Rabbis Stephen S. Wise and Abby Silver to discuss the Palestine issue. Britain reported a Palestine conference there would not resume until after the new year. The Big Five meeting was canceled while a Trieste debate linked to Soviet troop data and the Trieste dispute loomed.
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Yorik
Jasmines F. Byrnes
Palestine
Stephen S. Wise
Abby Silver
Britain
Trieste
United Nations
Seventh Army Area Recruiting Program Reorganized
The Seventh Army Area recruiting setup is being reorganized with Alabama districts cutting stations from seven to four and absorbing Tennessee and Mississippi districts. Georgia Florida and Carolina districts are consolidated. Lt J J Krause leads the local recruiting station as districts realign under Atlanta headquarters. Major Mausterson is reassigned to Montgomery and others move stations to centralize recruiting efforts.
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Seventh Army
Arn
Atlan
Dothen
Alabane
Alabama
Wil B
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
Huntsville
Tennessee
Mississippi
Georgia-Florida
Carolina
J. J. Krause
Third Army
Athanta
Cantheao
Dothan
Krause
Serjeant
Avery
Crosby
Uss
Mayor Mausterson
Montgotmery
Caplan Andrew Ata
Ota
Aimis
Lieut
Phillip
Mort
Heary Stular
Three Men Accepted As Army Recruits
Three veterans including Clayton Jourdan Leroy Wheeler and David Maesit were accepted for Army service at Air University and Port McClellan. The group traveled from Jefferson Street and Sanute Road two with 48 hours of duty reported. A sixth car rider Hunter Hall 18 escaped injury after a football game in Stittmore.
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Krause
Arnay Res
Clayton Jourdan
Marine Corps
Jeff Street
Dethon
Leroy Wheeler
Arme
The
Air University
Pieid
Sanu
Port McClellan
OND
Fiat Buechang
Alton Deaton
Hunter Hall
Gas Strike Threat Hangs Over Upstate In Wage Dispute
A strike notice has been served by about 1,300 workers in coke oven and by product gas operations of Woodward Iron Alabama By-Products and Sloss Sheffield. Union seeks a 20 cent hourly raise, the sole unresolved point amid wage talks. A walkout would quickly threaten gas supply to domestic and industrial users in the district.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ralph Wilbanks
District 50
AFL United Mine Workers
Wilbanks
Woodwarn Iron Co
Alabama By-Products Corp
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Co
Charles B. Gamble
Folsom Requests Blocks on New Liquor Licenses In Alabama
Governor Chauncey Sparks disclosed he ordered the ABC board to halt issuing liquor or beer licenses until Janes E. Polson takes office as governor in January. The order is effective immediately. Sparks noted Polson gave no reason, mirroring a courtesy extended to him by former Gov. Frank Dixon. No comment was available from Folsom. Current permits expire January 20, with renewals and papers to be reviewed under the halt.
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Montgomery
Chauncey Sparks
Janes E. Folsom
ABC Board
Polsom
Two Autos Collide On Highway Near Clio
Two automobiles collided on a highway near Clio. Reports say both drivers, Joe and Sumieerford, sustained minor injuries. No charges were reported as of the incident. highway patrol investigated and the scene was cleared.
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Clio
Joe i
Sumieerford
Olds
Charges Dismissed In Rent Ceiling Case
In a federal case the C O P A action against Gear F and Evelsa Dons was dismissed. Deputy Clerk JW announced the court reopening is ongoing and further proceedings remain unclear.
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Gear F
Evelsa
JW. Iy
Ettcurein
Plane crash on bus kills seven in Weston Super Mare
A bus crash in Weston Super Mare results in seven deaths. The incident occurred after a plane reportedly struck the vehicle, causing a fatal collision. Authorities investigate the wreckage and identify victims and witnesses.
Former Communist Leader Warns of U S Nerve War
Former American Communist leader Louis Budenz testified to the House committee that Russia is waging a nerve war against the United States that could spark military conflict. He said the U S Communist Party is controlled by Gerhard Eisler, and that international Communism remains active beneath a surface disbandment. Budenz warned of a Kremlin guided world dictatorship and described American Communists as using other groups to act for them.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Communist Party
Soviet Union
House on-American Activities Committee
Louis F. Budenz
Daily Worker
Catholic Church
J. Parnell Thomas
Budenz
Gerhard Eisler
Hisler
Hans Berger
Eisler
Comintern
U. S
International
Capitol
House
Laudenz
American Communist Party
Kremlin
Convention delegates debate arms budgets and peace policy
Speech fragments show a convention debate over arming budgets, U.S. policy, and international disarmament. Speaker urged support for United States actions, while others pressed for a vote on a resolution backing restraint and peacemaking efforts amid tension and calls for inspection powers. The exchange touched on atomic weapons and the goal of peace.
Partial Sun Eclipse To Be Visible Across Nation Tomorrow
A partial solar eclipse will be visible tomorrow nationwide except Florida and the extreme Southwest. The Weather Bureau forecasts cool, clear skies for good viewing from sunrise in the Pacific Northwest to sunset over the Atlantic. The moon will cover 40 percent of the sun in Richmond, 36 percent in Atlanta, and 22 percent in New Orleans, with maximum eclipse at 11 13 a.m. in the Atlanta area.
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Atlanta
Iap
Florida
Southwest
Weather Bureau
Pacific Northwest
Atlantic Ocean
Richmond
New Orleans
Coach Hewes Speaks at Lions Club Meet on Tigers
Coach W. D. Rip Hughes spoke at the Dothan Lions Club about the Dothan High Tigers. He cited last season's record and outlined plans for next season, praising teamwork and cooperation. Guests included F. A. Perroux and Fred Higginbutton of Montgomery. about 55 members attended.
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Dothan High Tigers
W. D. “Rip” Hughes
Dothan Lions Club
Hewes
Tigers
F. A. Perroux
Fred Higginbutton
Montgomery
Mystery of Lost Soldier in New Guinea Jungle
The article notes a U S World War II soldier could have spent two years in the jungle with relative health. No clue on how he reached his find spot. Only a War Graves Commission group remains near Finschhafen, 80 miles from Lae, with native gardens and jungle dumps between Naudzab and Lae. Stubblefield was nearly clean shaven when found, with a prior attempt to trim his hair.
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Lae
New Guinea
Finschhafen
Nadzab
Naudzab
Stubblefield
Violence in West Virginia Fuels Mine Crisis
The text describes a major miners’ uprising with fatalities in West Virginia, escalating tensions as railroads steel mills and coal users press for a protracted shutdown. Political leaders, including Truman, face pressure for extraordinary action while court proceedings loom for Lewis, and possible out of court talks surface during a weekend pause.
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West Virginia
Capitol Dome
Democratic Congress
Congress
Trumsen
Dewis
Gainsborough
Stratere
Lewis
Truman
Kes West
Fla
Young Jr Tigers Rout Rehobeth 20 7
The Young Junior Tag Tigers of Dotien defeated Rehobeth Junior Hech 20 to 7 in Rehobens last night. Jolie Harrs led the Tigers with key plays and a strong first half. Rehobeth carved out a 60 yard pass score in the second period.
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Dotien
Rehobeth
Rehobens
Jolie Harrsice
Tigers
Advantiave
Reigbeth
State Liquor Sales Drop As Ration Ends
In Montgomery AP Dr E C Ray chairman of the Alabama ABC board says whisky sales have fallen after rationing ended lifting effective Monday. He notes a Birmingham store saw a 2400 drop and daily sales down 5 to 28 percent while predicting heavier weekend sales to compensate.
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Montgomery
E. C. Ray
Alabama Abc Board
Birmingham
Dr. Ray
Price list tweaks for spirits and blends outlined
An official notes most weekly prices will stay near current levels with a small rise expected. Dr Ray explains bonded bourbon will cost CM 8 a fifth starting December, up from 4 to 5, while popular blends gin wine Scotch and rum show little to no increase.
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Sen
Dr. Ray
New Patented Traffic Light Swivels Light Box on Shaft
A new patent describes a traffic signal where the light box swivels on a motor driven shaft rather than switching each colored lens. The system uses a single rotating assembly to present red green and amber signals, promising smoother operation and reduced wiring.
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Old Fairgrounds
Buie’s
So. Oates
J. D. Buie
Setle
Kresky
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc
J. L. Harris Roofing CO
E. Troy St
Mary Gressett
Byrnes
Seventh Army Area
Aloe
Pascenner
Dr.r.l. Tindell
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Blumberg
Main Street
Upstate
Folsom
Sparks
Weston Super Mark
Ad Pulite
Otto Perseus Alga
Marron Cs
New York
Niumber
Pruon
Armatens
Buttrer
Imei
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Murray
Canvikcen
International Central
Jack Kroll
CIO Padiatimead Acton
Patie
Moe Wall
CTU
J. C. Willis
Old Alabama
VIA
BAY Line
Pullman
Albany, Macon
Atlanta, Ga
Ly. Botham, Ala
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Camphbellton, la
Alm
Cottondale, Fla
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Mla
Anceotea
Scarborough Bros
N. Foster
ENON
Houston
Rinshed - Mason
Automotive Paint Shop
Beauchamp Paint & Glass CO
FE. Adams St
Dothan, Ala
Syitsburg
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