Yankees Take Third Series Game Over Dodgers
In Brooklyn, the New York Yankees edged the Dodgers 2 to 1 to take a 2-1 series lead. The Yankees scored once in the third and again in the fourth as Branca allowed two runs on nine hits while Page held Brooklyn scoreless through the late innings. Reese, Berra, DiMaggio, and Mantle contributed for New York. Campanella and Snider led Brooklyn’s offense in a tense, pitching-dominated contest.
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New_York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Gentor
Page
Reese
Hisato
Dodgers
Campanella
Coleenie Branca
Stella Roca
Autae
Nene Ct
Yankees
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Fula
Catet
Berra
Hodges
Ty Best
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Cotman
Henrich
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DiMaggio
Ie Nun
Ve Hild
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Brown
Yankee
Ueser
Tobleson
Carey Shiggel
Lerthander
Joe Page
Ant Fithtenander
Fred Sanford
ED Uhiggers
Teast
Wis
Hensich
Vaetoah
Penina |Garade Committee
Geman Tient
Parade group urges float entries for festival
Festival officials warn Monday deadline looms for parade floats as Wiregrassers prepare, with Bishop stressing inventory and route planning. Authorities will review the parade blueprint and traffic solutions before the event scheduled for October 22.
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Last Call
Martha Jo Sovvetts Crowned Homecoming Queen
Martha Jo Sovvetts named Homecoming Queen at Dothan High for the annual event. Queen and attendants chosen with Beall and Preshmat among staff listed. DHS edition of The Sootzus will cover the parade, photos, and events at Wirexenns Memorial Stadium and Recreation Center with related activities.
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Martha Jo Somalle
Dothan High
Hnalsenior
Wim
DHS
Sootzus
Mure Park Raviner
Dane
Newton Samson Pick Queen Parades Emmas in Contest
Judges faced a three way deadlock as Samson and Newton selections advanced amid a field of 14 entrants. Tall Jo Ann Wine 17 from Samson High led the field with Merle Parker 16 second and Mary Sue Buxton 18 third after four elimination rounds and a lively stage with the Samson High Band.
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Newton
Gamison
Samson
Jo Ann Wine
Samson High School
Merle Parker
Mary
Sue Buxton
Tina
East German Republic Proclaimed With Soviet Aid
Berlin reports the East German Republic, backed by Russia, declared by the German Peoples Council. The new regime establishes a separate East German government with a president premier and full cabinet, while the West German state remains separate. Both seek eventual unification, with Cominform alignment touted and promises of future membership. An immediate aim is to project the new regime as representing all Germans amid postwar occupation realities.
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Berlin
Russia
Satellie
Germs Pomumuniste
German Peoples Council
Levelptove & proSoviet Public Forum
Tower House
Germany
Wie
Xower
Premige
Wwanifesta
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Quito
West
Helepes
Unruly Found Insane Declared Unfit for Trial
Camden County prosecutors state that 12 persons, including Hans and B. Unruh, have been found insane and are unfit to stand trial. The announcement was made by Camden County Prosecutor Mitchell Cohen.
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Hans
B. Unruh
Hay
Camden County
Mitchell Cohen
Beck Announces Plans For Governor's Race
In Montgomery Alabama Speaker William WM Beck of Ft Payne announced he will run for governor in 1950. He told the Montgomery Advertiser he wants to be governor for all the people of Alabama and seeks broad support. Former Governor Chauncey Sparks also said he would run in 1950. Beck said he has been talking to voters statewide and could outline his platform in time.
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Alabama
Mouse
William WM. Beck
Ft Payne
Montgomery Advertiser
Beck
Baldwin County
State Wildlife Federation
Buck
Chauncey Sparks
Rus Ja
Lewisi
Aluminum Strike Threat Darkens Walkout Picture
The CIO United Steelworkers filed a strike notice against Aluminum Company of America as wage talks stalled. About 20,000 workers across eight states would walk out at 12 01 a m Monday October 17 if no agreement is reached. Negotiations adjourned last night with no immediate crisis, while government efforts push to resolve the coal walkout.
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James 4. Thimmnes
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Areel Siite
Penaione
Cio-United
Fong
Toumah
Washington
Jann
Lams
Unitas
Two Men Implicated In Falkville Bank Robbery Sought
DECATUR AP Officers sought two men implicated in the armed Falkville Alabama bank robbery that netted 14200. A third suspect was arrested. Lester Alten Tune of Decatur, about 35, identified by Patkette Mayor and L Drinkard, was believed to have joined two accomplices. No shots fired. all money taken from tellers. Abandoned getaway car found near Falkville. Tune jailed in Morgan County. The bank staff included Manager McKnight and four employees.
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Decatur
Falkville
Ala
Patkette
L. Drinkurd
Lester Alten Tune
Tune
Teler
Pery
Deinhard
Mogan County
Loan
McKnight
Heavn
Rooney
Drinkaré
Highvia
Fathwile
Wuby Jane James Barnes
Humphries
McKnighs
Train collision kills one in Pensacola suburb
A Louisville & Nashville passenger train struck a line of 29 freely rolling freight cars near Pensacola. One man, William G. Fitzgerald of Chicago, Ala, died at a hospital. Four others were injured as both trains headed into Pensacola. The crash occurred when box cars separated from an L and N freight engine. The passenger train crew included engineer Charles West from Herka and fireman William Payne. Two injured leaped from the cab to escape.
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Pensacola
Fite
Louisville & Nashville
Plomaton
Ala
Astengere
Charles Westeling
Herka
Hte Negra
William Payne
Pepsacole
B 36 Is Gamble Admiral Claims
A Senate House conference on a large military funding bill broke up amid deadlock over Air Force size and war stockpile funds. Senators pressed for 48 groups while House members demanded 58. disagreements risked stalling a $15.9 billion budget for 1950 with Air Force increases and various contract authorities. Army and Navy funding reached tentative agreement though exact figures were not released.
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House
Truman
Elmer Thomes
Triman
Joly L
Thomas
Air Force
Senate
Udget
Navy House
E Lie
Radford Says Air Force Bomber Strategy Flawed
Admiral Arthur W. Radford told Congress that concentrating U S strength in the Air Force B 36 bomber is a bad strategic bet. He argued that the notion of a cheap easy victory through strategic bombing is unsound. Radford testified before the House Armed Services Committee, which voted to release his remarks publicly after a prior closed session and amid Navy concerns about defense policy bias.
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Washington
Arthur W. Radford
Congress
Radford
House
Armed Services Committee
Capitol
Matthews
National Securiy
Vlea
Navy
John. G. Crommelin
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Ite
Ragtard
Green Considers Governor Rule in Alabama Race
Birmingham Mayor Caper Green said last night he is seriously thinking of running for governor. In an interview with Eagle, he noted he would not run on a white platform and expects a future announcement. He emphasized humane needs such as hospitals, schools, and conservation as key issues, praised Houston County for its hospital efforts, and said he favors State rights within the party but not isolation from Washington.
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Caper Green
Eagle
Green
Fosker Street Methodist Church
Stites
Alabama
Dethan
Haz
McCoy Methodiss Enusch
Birmingham
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Cal[houn
Foster Street
Langan Named To Mobile County Board Seat
Governor James Folsom appointed State Senator Joseph N. Langan to a vacancy on Mobile County Board of Revenue. Langan will fill the post left by Joseph R. Mitternight and serve until the term ends in November 190. He will resign from the State Senate to take the county job. Local aides expect his acceptance.
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James
Folsom
Joseph N. Langan
Mobile County Board of Revenue
G. H. Faney
Langan
Joseph RB
Mitternight
State Senate
Memphis Freight Collision Kills Engineer On Wrecked Trains
In Memphis a head on crash of two Frisco freight trains near the Mississippi River bridge killed an engineer and left others scrambling. One engine was crushed as the westbound train rammed into waiting cars. derailment and jackknifing blocked the track as crews worked to clear the wreckage.
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Frans Crewhen
Mississippi River Bridge
Silothiy
Streight
Hannegan Funeral Set For Monday In St Louis
In St Louis the body of Robert E. Hannegan lay in state as mourners filed past. A former Postmaster General and key Democratic figure, he died at 48 from a heart attack. Services are planned Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the St Louis Cathedral. President Truman may attend, though family reports no definite plan. Hannegan had faced years of financial strain and was a former part owner of the St Louis Cardinals baseball team.
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Robert E. Hannegan
President Truman
White House
Hannegan
St. Louie Cathedr
Truman
Tokyo Rose Convicted of Treason Receives Ten Year Sentence
SAN FRANCISCO AP Tokyo Rose real name Mrs D Aquino was sentenced to ten years in prison and a fines in a treason case for broadcasting after the Leyte battle. Federal Judge Michael J Roche announced the verdict and indicated possible appeal by her counsel.
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Tokyo Rose
Jar
Ucla Eced
Jew ‘Praquins
Michael J. Roche
Yeatenday
D'Aquino
Sais
Shan
Collins
Tokyo Hose
Federal Reformatory
Waren
Alderson
W. Va
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Axis
Gillats
Tva
Leyte
Ake
Aki
Character Builders Chest Funds Aid Dothan Scouts
Jothan United Chest funds aid Boy Scout work in Dothan with 399 Scouts 217 Cubs 16 Explorers and 100+ adult leaders. Officials say scouting builds character and citizenship through experience in loyalty God and country athletics camping and self reliance. Activities include summer camp boards of review and headquarters events in the Southeast.
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Joe Campdell
Jothan United Chest Funds
Boy Scout Organization
Cheyt
Dothan
Leona Io
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