Henrich's ninth inning homer wins Game One for Yankees
Tommy Henrich belted a dramatic leadoff homer in the bottom of the ninth at Yankee Stadium to lift the New York Yankees 1 0 over the Brooklyn Dodgers, securing a 4 1 victory in the opening World Series game after a pitching duel between Allie Reynolds and Don Newcombe. The win put New York ahead as the Dodgers managed only a lone run through the early innings.
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Vite
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Reyrolls
Mapes
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Varillo
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Balla
Death by Own Action Reported in Dothan Apartment
Coroner A A Parker ruled the death of Cook as death by own action after his body was found in an East Crawford Street apartment with a shotgun between his legs and no right shoe. Residents heard a noise but did not think it alarming. Cook had been questioned in the Vann homicide case and a telegram with examination for the Army was noted. Johnson Funeral Home announced funeral arrangements.
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Yann
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Conky
Army Johnson Funeral Home
Ans SI
Moon Total Eclipse Scheduled Tomorrow
New York AP reports the moon will undergo a total eclipse tomorrow visible across North America with clear skies. Planetarium officials note the event starts in EST and follows a path similar to prior eclipses, marking a rare second occurrence this year.
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World harmony plan by GOP congressman ends in joke
Republican whip Les Arends proposes a barbershop chorus theme to fix world trouble. He envisions President Teaman as pianist and Joe Stalin as bass, with Clement Attlee and Charles de Gaulle as tenor and baritone. The idea aims to charm the world, though likely to fail.
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Britain
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France
Joe Stalin
Russia
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Peres
Three Towns Name Misses In Festival Pageant Roundup
In Enterprise Newville and Chlumbiq a Misses contest crowned Miss Columbia and runners up as a parade of 17 contestants lit up the Blix Theater stage. Miss Katreen Forrest wore the crown as Miss Columbia with Jimmie Folks second and Carolyn Smith third. Miss Newville was Lavada Fileky and Miss Enterprise Mavia Bercy. Oakland County high school pride and committee work led by M W Merritt framed the show with Dothan attorney Richmond Flowers as master of ceremonies and a panel of judges.
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Richmond Flowers
Dothan
A. F P. Flowers
R. L. Tindell
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George Whittington
Carolyn Smith
Rannine Hastey
Lucy Hudspeth
Aive Smith
Willadean Willams
Eloise Herrington
Wilma Mansefield
Jimmie Folks
Christine Calhoun
Katreen Forest
Betty Joyd McLendon
Betty Jéan Waters
Trudy Mell Devane
Mary Ne} Calhoun
Hazel Pearce
Columbia
Houston County High School
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Hreganitakshalt
Mad Forrest
Miss Newville
Olane
Jackson Sheriff Wins Another Race Against Marianna Candidate
Jackson County sheriff Ernest Barnes defeats former rival Woodrow Harris in a local race. Harris and Monnie Harris were jailed on moonshine and reckless driving charges after a three mile pursuit that ended in Marianna city limits. The wrecked car, driven by Woodrow Harris, carried moonshine and resulted in minor injuries. both brothers released on bonds after hospital clearance. State agents, including Carl Fellows, chased the Harris pair, with multiple deputies assisting.
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Woodrow
Marvix Brothers
Marianne
Harrisot
State Beverage Control Board
Harris Brothers
Mariana
Carl X. Fellows
Fellows
Simms
Sam Stewart
Five Persons Hurt In Geneva Accident
Hartford special report: five people hospitalized with injuries from an auto accident near Geneva. Listed victims include Charles Simms and Herman Nobles of Gaston, Fla J D Matthews of Darlington, Miss Fraugas Ashley of Samson Route 2, and Miss Louise Thomas of Citter Springs Route 19. All in fair condition. Ashley and Thomas most seriously hurt with pelvis and leg fractures and multiple lacerations. Police could not provide full report. one car involved.
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Herman Nobles
Gaston
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Darlington
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Samson
Louise Thomas
Citter Springs
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Blakely FFA Unit To Get High Award
Blakely FFA Chapter has been selected for the national Gold Emblem award at the national convention in Kansas City next week. E H Cheek, adviser, will receive the American Farmer’s Degree, with the local chapter to present at the ceremony. Last year the unit earned the Silver Emblem. Marlin Sheffield is president. only seven Georgia chapters have won the Gold Emblem.
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FFA
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Georgia
Judge Warns Quickly To Drive More Slowly
New York AP report of a brief court appearance. John Quickly, 35, appeared before Magistrate Eugene R. to answer a charge of speeding. He pleaded guilty and was fined after the judge urged slower driving.
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New York
John Quickly
Eugene R
Queuille Resigns Post As Premier Of France
Industrial strike crisis deepens as John L. Lewis is called to Washington to mediate a three week coal shutdown. Cyrus Ching warns mediation needed with 280,000 miners idle and picket clashes in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Steelworkers idle over 500,000, with Ohio furloughs and New York Central layoffs. Government eyes steel export controls as firms ration supplies.
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Soft Voal
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Northern
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
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Pennsylvania
Wunarganice
Strikier United Mine
Ohio
Cieer
Ashlabua
Mploves
New York Central
Palboo
Charles Sawyer
America
Sawyer
Westinghouse
Gunshot Fatal To Webb Child
Five year old child from Webb dies in Dothan hospital after a rifle discharge alleged to be accidental. Doyle Mendheim, 12, held the gun when it went off while the child played with siblings. The victim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mendheim, died shortly after arrival. grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Maend helm of Dothan. Funeral arrangements at Ward Wilson Funeral Home. Authorities to investigate. witnesses described a tragic accident in a Webb household.
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Reid
J.C. Ingram
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Tor Ward Wilson Funeral Home
Douglas Improves After Mountain Outing Injury
In Yakima Washington the motion to report on Justice William O Mouylas injury shows continued improvement. Dr Joseph Tow said the 90 year old Douglas is markedly improved after a Cascade Mountain outing when a horse fell on him. he suffered multiple broken ribs and a punctured lung.
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Carreully
Senate panel rejects Olds third term on FPC
The Senate Commerce Committee today rejected President Truman's appeal and voted 17 to 2 against granting Leland Olds a third term on the Federal Power Commission.
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Senate Commerce Committee
Truman
Leland Olds
Federal Power Commission
Two Houston Chickens Win Top Prizes at State Fair
Two chickens raised in Houston County captured first place in both Junior and Senior divisions of the Chicken of Tomorrow contest at the Alabama State Fair. Jimmy Hollis, a 4-H club member near Cobbwood, won junior honors, while A A Middleton of the Alabama State Hatchery took senior honors. The hatchery introduced both birds, Hollis’ bird tied to a 4-H project as the hatchery supplied chicks. The Chicken of Tomorrow contest spans the nation with Birmingham events highlighting Alabama’s drive for a superior specimen. Birds weighed over four pounds at 10 weeks per Middleton.
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Jimmy Hollis
Cottomwood
A. A. Middleton
Alabama
Hollis
Birmingham
Alan Ibama
Middleton
Sparkman Praises Hugh Comer at Textile Dinner
Senator John Sparkman of Alabama urged labor and management to widen areas of agreement to raise living standards under a democratic profit system. He spoke at an Allied Textile Garment Trades dinner praising Hugh Comer and Comer family for contributions to Alabama. He noted population growth and projected broader purchasing power could boost goods and services demand.
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John Sparkman
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Alabama
France shrugs as premier resigns over franc devaluation
Premier Queuille quits amid cabinet split over wage price policy sparked by Britain's pound devaluation. He handed resignation to President Auriol after failing to settle inflation fears and economic crisis. Queuille, a Radical Socialist, led a mixed center cabinet since 1948.
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Henri Quoullle
Herauun
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Queuile
Vincent Auriot
Auriot
Auriol
Queuille
Sintely
Roame
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Auureters
Quauliie
Radical Socialist Party
Psular
Socialiatz
Veterans May Start Receiving Insurance Rebates
The Veterans Administration may begin paying 2.8 billion dollars in insurance dividends before Christmas, at about a million checks weekly. VA Administrator Carl R. Gray Jr. ordered the first dividend disbursement to some 16 million World War I veterans by June 30 if feasible, with early payments possibly starting before year’s end.
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Chtatprans
Carl R. Gray, Jr
Tucker's Auto Plant Returned to War Assets Administration
Tucker's plant assets were ordered returned to the War Assets Administration by Judge Michael J. Igoe. Trustees were given 60 days to attempt sale under a 10 year levy on the $72 million plant and machinery, while Tucker faces federal charges including mail fraud and securities violations. The trial of Tucker and associates, under Judge Walter J. Labay, began with a large jury pool for a potentially four month proceeding.
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UPI
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Michael J. Igoe
Tucker
War Assets Administration
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