Ayers Promises City Park Action Within 38 Days
Local civic groups and the Dothan planning bodies debated a municipal park project. After initial support, the plan for a park on West Main at the Porter estate moved through the planning commission to the city commission, but no definite action has occurred.
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Ayers
Dothan City Planning Commission
Committee On Recreation
Inter-Club Council
W. Main
Porter Estate
City Commission
Napier Field
Houston County's riches rise from debt to growth in 1936-45
A Probate Judge report shows Houston County moving from a $144,384.49 deficit in 1936 to assets surpassing liabilities by $186,859.36 in 1945. The county, small in size, has 12 miles of paved roads, a high per capita tax, and a car for about 6.4 residents, reflecting notable wealth alongside continuing fiscal records awaiting the 1946 figures.
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Reuben Herring
Houston County
Saxon Poyner
Alabama
Houston
Poyner
Mobile
Lowniles
Henry
Dale
Geneva
Tofterson County
Stabilization Placed Ahead Of Steaks By Porter
Price Administrator Paul Porter warns meat shortages force stabilization measures while defending price ceilings. He says legal powers will curb shortages to prevent runaway prices and expresses shared frustration over the meat shortage. White House press secretary Ross confirms cabinet discussion on the issue.
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Paul Porter
OPA
Washington
Cordell Hull Shows Slight Improvement
Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull has shown some improvement after a stroke earlier in the week. Bethesda Hospital reported his condition remains serious but marginally better as he fights for his life.
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Washington
Cordell Hall
Hull
AUSA
Bethesda
Birmingham Bay 3 Found After Night Alone In Woods
Three year old Jimmy Averhart was found after spending a night in woods near Mount Olive. About 1,000 people searched the area aided by no aircraft. Found a mile from home, he was unharmed though cold after being missing since Friday afternoon. End.
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Birmingham Bay
Woods
Birmingham
Jimmy Averhart
Mount Olive
Evie
Birmingham Stal
E. D. Averhart
Jimmy
Walt
Bill Moore
Ed Craver
Sparks denounces appointing Negro registrars in Alabama
Gov. Chauncey Sparks says county boards of registrars should have judicial status to rule on civil rights matters. He rejected a request to appoint qualified Black registrars in Macon County and noted a $5,000 Supreme Court suit by William P. Mitchell against two former registrars.
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Montgomery
Chauncey Sparks
Nugre
Macon County Bari
State Board of Appointment
G. A. Smith
Tuskegie
Sarve
Boards of Registrars
Macon County
The
Tiskenee Civic Association
Supreme Court
William P. Mitchell
Virgil Mr. Guth~tie
George C. Wright
Mitchel
Tam
Eugene Talmadge in Good Condition Despite Illness
Eugene Talmadge governor of Georgia is described as in good condition by his physician in Jacksonville Florida after a hemorrhagic stroke. He remains at St Vincent's Hospital and will not be able to leave for about a week. Doctors noted his overall state is improving though full recovery will take time.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Eugene Talmadan
Georgia
Forsines
St. Vincents Hospital
Atisnuc
Talmadge
Hertian Talmadge
Merrenn
Economists See low mood in late 1947 and 1949 risks
Washington economists warn of a possible softening in early 1947 or 1949 with unemployment rising by millions. They see strong consumer demand holding into 1948 if prices stay controlled, but note vulnerability next year. Reports cite rising inventories, cautious business, and potential budget balance shifts shaping near term demand.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Everett Hagen
National Planning Association
Louis Paradiso
Commerce Department
Agriculture Department
AFL
Labor
John R .Steelman
Hagen
Fagen
General Smith Warns on Danger of Third World War
Gen Tile T and M Smith retired Marine Corps leader warned of signs of a possible third world war. He urged strong army aid as essential and said the nation must grasp the lessons of past wars. He spoke before Auburn residents stressing preparation and preventing defeat in peace.
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Gen. Smith
Birmingham
Tile T and
M. Smith
Marine Corps
Auburn Atumas
Selence
Churchill Refuses To Relinquish Party Leadership Amid Grave Future Fears
In a combative convention speech Churchill, 72, rejects stepping aside for Eden or a younger successor. He warns the future is grave, cites Soviet and communist threats, praises wartime unity, and denounces Labour policies as endangering Britain’s empire and global stance. Delegates reward his resolve as he pledges to continue leading the Conservatives.
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Robere Musel
Blackpool
England
Wineten ‘Churchill
Avorid
Britain
Great Britain
Churchil
Anthony Eden
Fie
Reademimy
Eivie Free Dome Sud
Daedua
Kremlin
Com. Mantel
Ares
Labor Party
Palestine
India
Burma
Batter Orient
Russie
Collapse of All-Coast Strike Settlement Talks Ends Week
Negotiations to end the five day old All-Coast shipping strike collapsed Saturday night amid recriminations and no prospects of settlement. Government officials and industry leaders warned the stoppage could spread, with workers in Detroit and other ports facing a threatened showing of nationwide disruption.
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Trader Department
Atlantic
Gul
Maryday Sfort
Fernaita Turpin
Ades
Enekes
CVG
Netine
Chuminy
Union
Bel
Tattsburgh
Detroit
Kelly Mew
Army Develops Synthetic Wolf Call To Disrupt Mosquito Mating
The Army announces completion of a synthetic mating lure for female mosquitoes designed to disrupt reproduction. The device, discovered by quartermasters, emits a hum and scent to mislead males, aiming to reduce disease transmission to soldiers.
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Army
Francis J. Eeist
Washington
Trent
Arabs and British Criticize Truman Policy in Palestine Debates
Arabs and British officials voiced anger over President Truman as differing views split Britain over immediate Jewish migration to Palestine. Prime Minister Attlee sent a note to Truman. critics said Britain clung to a mandate with no vital stake.
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ED Creagh
London
Truman
Britain
Foreign Office
Issur Attlee
Ncntion
Aix
Moly Land
Winston Cayrehill
Paloxtlig Potiey
Clackpool
Promiscus Udle
Jewa
Lavor Party
Ife
Trargan
Dubie
Jrhamander
Teague of
Balkan Peace Pacts Drafted by Paris Committee
A Paris committee completed drafts of Balkan peace pacts amid tense negotiations. Delegates from multiple states, including major powers, aim to present the agreements at an upcoming plenary session for final approval.
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Paris
Four Slightly Hurt in County Auto Crash Friday Night
Four people sustained minor injuries in a county auto accident Friday night. Witness reports indicate a multi-vehicle collision occurred near a rural intersection, with responders treating injured at the scene.
Taft Slams Nuernberg Verdicts At Conference
Senator Taft criticized the Nuernberg rulings during a Kenyon College conference, arguing justice was misapplied and wartime leaders should have faced harsher punishment. He contrasted Allied accountability with conspiratorial defenses.
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Gamabikil
Urs Sen Hobart A
Taft
Nuernberg
Juatier
Tate
Hawaii Cairo Flight Ahead of Schedule
The B 29 Dreamboat Pacusan Supers—overshot route from the Pacific to the Mediterranean—appeared to be on schedule for Cairo arrival around 0:30 a.m. Cairo time, despite earlier thunderstorm detours and fuel concerns. Aircraft logs indicated no major trouble, with weather disruptions noted over the Mediterranean and Alpine weather prompting course changes.
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Hawaii
Cairo
Walter Collins
Mediterranean
Army 40
Pacific
Bldab
Alayka
Polar
Ope
Washington Army Air Force
Ceiro
Dothan
ONG
Ainlie
Henn
Ain
Aden
Nile
Egypt
iGongya
Switzerland
Orly Field
Paris
C. Ve. Irvine
T Kan
Ena
Geneva
Irvine
Orly
Mies
Royal Air Force
Uxbridge
Engeland
Uxe
Abbeyville
Math
Huer
Rep Luther Patrick Eligible For Pension At 62
Rep Luther Patrick of Birmingham may retire on January 2 with a $1892 yearly pension at age 62 if he makes a $2874 ante. The seven term veteran would draw steadily for life, under pension rules noted in the article.
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Luther Patrick
Washington
Birmingham
Jame Vary
Son of ex German vice consul seeks army entry at Mobile
An excerpt reports the son of a former German vice consul hoping to join the U S Army in Mobile Alabama. He recalls traveling to Germany with his parents at age 13 and being forced to serve in the German army at 15, a claim tied to anti allied sentiment and wartime pressures.
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Mobile
Yaneclenatin
Aed
Germany
Fingelrann
Mabie Wervicay
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