Shea Fires 4-Hitter To Lift Yankees In World Series
Rookie Frank Shea spun a four hitter to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 2 to 1 in Game Five. Joe DiMaggio homered for New York as Shea improved to 2-1 in the series. Rex Barney took the loss for Brooklyn as the Yankees moved ahead three games to two.
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Oscar Fraley
NEW York
Frank
Spec) Shea
Connecticut
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jolin
Joe Dimaggio
New York Yankees
Shea
Brooklyns
Bruce Edwards
Vic Lombard
Cookie Lavagello
Dodger
Brewers urge halt on wheat use in beer amid aid program
Representatives of the United States Brewer's Foundation and the Small Brewer's Committee recommend brewers stop using wheat or table rice in beer to aid Europe. They also seek release of brewer stocks totaling over 200000 bushels under contract. Announcement followed a six hour White House meeting at the request of Charles Luckman and Agriculture Secretary Andersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
U.S
Sterling F. Green
Washington
United States Brewer's Foundation
Small Brewer's Committee
White House
Charles Luckman
Mr. Truman
Citizens Food Committees
Agriculture Andersen
Fage
Steamboat Accident Destroys Airplane on Kanawha River
In Charleston, a steamboat ran over a plane near South Charleston, wrecking it after pilot Frank Isaacs misjudged wire shadows on the Kanawha river. He suffered ear cuts and was held for treatment. Police report calls it the oddest accident on record.
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Charleston
W. Va
South Charleston
Malacott Flying School
Frank Isaacs
Kanawha
Ex-Gov Sparks Weighs U S Post in German Sector
Chauncey Sparks former Alabama governor was offered a military government post in Germany and planned to discuss it with Gen. Lucius D. Clay. He returns to Berlin to confer with Gen. Clos and did not commit to accepting. Sparks said the job intrigues him despite no decision yet.
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Munich
Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
Germany
Sparks
Eufaula
Ala
Lucius D. Clay
Berlin
Clos
United States
Sumner Sewall
Vending Machine License Taxes Rise in Dothan
City figures show licensed vending machine dealers in Dothan grew from 624 in 2023 to 1,115 this year, yielding $91,043.89 in privilege license revenue. City Clerk L. Vaughn notes higher revenue stems mainly from more dealers rather than higher license prices. Page 3.
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2. L. Vaughn
Dothan
Mcense
Vaughn
College football upsets and big wins noted in scattered headlines
Notre Dame crushed Pittsburgh 40 to 6 as Johnny Lujack sparked a late surge. Michigan overwhelmed Stanford 24 to 13 in the first quarter and held on. Army routed Colorado 47 to 0 with a diverse backfield. Iowa was edged by Illinois in a Big Nine clash.
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NEW York Fap
Notre Dame
Michigan
Texas
Georgia Tech
Army
Vanderbilt
Duke
Purdue
Georgia
Jihinot
Pittsburgh
Irmh
Johnny Lujack
Notre Damme
Stanford
Colorado Inc
Rocky Mountain
Earl Blair
Blanchard
Davis
Tucker
Istmuis
Hamill
Iowa
Clergymen warn World War risk from Soviet actions
Fourteen U S clergymen returning from Europe warn that a third world war may be in the making amid chaos in Germany and Soviet stalemate. They cite Russian refusals to cooperate and warn U S forces in Europe are weak, suggesting retreat from or forceful edge to Marshall Plan policy.
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U.S
JATY
Inp
Germany
George Pitt Beers
American Baptist Home Mission
Council of World Evangelization
Northern Baptist Convention
Alfred Carpenter
Chaplains Commission
Southern Baptist Conventon
W. O .F. Garman
American Council of Cantuan
Harold J. Ockenga
Park Street
Boston
Rusva
Ockehya
Corman
Marshall Pla
Europe
What Your Solons Did Faulk Reviews Legislature
Alabama’s 1947 regular session is assessed as it covered Wiregrass county lawmakers. The Houston Dale Geneva and Coffee delegation faced mixed conduct at the Capitol with some silent, some active, and varied voting patterns. W.G. Hardwick, elected 1942 47, returned after military service and helped shape the freshman group’s stance.
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NATC
FAULK
Houston
Drenry
Dale
Geneva
Coffer
Capitol
W. G Hardwick
Flenstin
Henry Counties
Fdr
Ozark Men Post Folsom Bail On Jury Tampering Charges
Two Ozark men Taher Crawford and Grady Benson posted $200 bonds after arrest on indictments tied to alleged jury tampering. A special grand jury recommended diligent law enforcement to curb such practices undermining court integrity amid ongoing legislative news and a constitutional amendment discussion.
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Ozark
Legislature
Taher Crawford
Grady Benson
Crawford
Benson
S. Walliams
Offerte
Willams
Jewel theft targets socialite in Manhattan penthouse
A holdup man robbed Mrs Sar Gabor Hilton, former wife of Conrad Hilton, of jewels valued at 750000 dollars in her East 63rd Street penthouse apartment shortly after 11 a.m. Police said the thief fed the victim before fleeing from the sixth floor unit near Fifth Avenue. The loot included a diamond necklace, two diamond bracelets, a diamond engagement ring and four diamond wedding rings.
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New York
Sar Gabor Hilton
Hundary
Conrad N.ilton
Chin
S3rd Street
Fifth Avenue
Abraham Goldman
Men and Women Pocketbook Junk Compared in Logue Findings
Probate judge Terrielas reversed decisions on timber licenses while discussing a controversial question about men and women. Reports indicate 100 to 2,000 people involved in a related event as driver license deadlines extend to October 10. Auto tags issued total 999 for 184% with projections that 436 more may be issued before the deadline.
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Terrielas
Bix
Jude
Point Boy Ks
Leviher
Department of Public Safety
Thian G. Colne
Tex
United Charities Chest Campaign Opens Tomorrow
The United Charities Chest Campaign kicks off tomorrow with plans for a drive running through October 22. Albert Werter chairs the campaign committee as volunteers prepare to start outreach, aiming to raise funds to support relief efforts and public welfare programs.
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United Charities Chest
Avestal
Jour Hing
Deret Charities Chest Deve
Albert Werter
Charmain
Ompanh Fela Epecsad Hitt
Ainnegd
Chermen
Cwenet al Die
Ayftel
Hine
Wert
Hite
Matthea
Italy
Rotarians To Begin Canvass For Recreation Fund
Rotarians will start a fundraising canvass this week to support a recreation fund. The report notes a community effort with members from local clubs and civic groups contributing time and money as plans unfold for drives and events.
Dothan Peanut Festival Parade Draws Tens of Thousands
The Dothan Wiregrass observed a massive parade with estimates ranging from 35 000 to 45 000 spectators lining the streets. Organizers credited months of planning and the enthusiasm of participants for a successful event highlighted by the parade and related festivities. The weekend featured the final event the Dean Hudane dance at Napier Mid and performances by Tuskegee band and George Washington Carver.
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Dothan
Dean Hudane
Najer
Manning
Feminn
Adorn
Hues Arcda
Glen
Napier
Wiregrass
Adich
Vault Howard
Marion
Tokar
Aif
George Washington Carver
Teacher Pay Rise To Average Five Hundred Dollars
Report says teachers receive an average $500 pay rise this year in Dothan and Mauston County, with exact increases varying by rank. The plan sets specific sums for ranks and includes extra allowances for special subjects, funded by city and county education boards.
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Abby Ellard
Dothan
Mauston
Hawk Dive Tea
Bank One Aestaratirs
Han Deon
County
Bourdy
Jyvtesse
Ony
Ory
Duchess Of Windsor Won’t Lower Skirts
The Duchess of Windsor declared she would not change the length of her skirt, stating she has not shortened it and has no intention to do so. The remark came amid Paris fashion circles as she toured the city, resuming her role as one of the world's best dressed women.
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Duchess of Windsor
Gal
Police Lend Hand In Pansey Parade Child Reunion
In Pansey a minister helped recover a lost child during a parade. When the girl wandered from her parents, Rev J A Etheridge brought her to the police station, where her anxious parents arrived within an hour amid cheers. The incident prompted praise for police and advice to keep lost children at the station.
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Pansey
Jon
J. A. Biheridge
Nergy
Astuny
Mie Granddauger
Shelby Jane Tantram
Woodtow Gram
Etheridge
Ededie Kelly
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