Refund Denied On Overpayment By Joe Campbell
Houston County denies overpayment refund after a dispute with Williams Machinery Company over a Lotin form rowed nytechinery. The bond revenue agency cites a Feb 14 purchase for 15750 dollars and a later 15800 dollar valuation with ongoing correspondence through distributor channels and price lists. The letter from Le Touredit Company reiterates distributor pricing and reflects standard industry practice of directing inquiries to Alabama Distributor Milly GG.
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Joe Campbell
Houston County
Milley Gwillian
Montgomery
Prigo Sehede Thes
Re 4d
Bedtournenay Inc
Williams Ronpany
Alabama Ditebutog Fe LoTournsait
Tay Binkkt
Prier Steel
Pago T Othan United Chest
Education Board Considers Budgets in Montgomery Meeting
The Alabama Education Board met in Montgomery to review budgets and address new appointments after Gov. Janice B. Folsom announced five new members. Reid of Montgomery could not serve due to holding an executive director post with the Alabama League of Municipalities. New members Joe Langan, H. Larkins, E. J. Lumberth Jr, Forney Dagette joined the board alongside continuing members Rankin Fite, John Soodgrass, A. Elis, and H. Ayers.
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Montgomery
State Board
Educaliph
Birmingany
Shhame Rankin Fite Oz Hamilton
John Soodgrass
Stotisboro
Afandy Elis
Colombiana
Harry M. Ayers
Anniston
Bilis
Ayers
Felnom
Uled Bra & Vole
Denvbers
Miss Martinson Wins Miss Abbeville Title
Mary Julia Martinson, a senior at Abbeville High, won the Miss Abbeville title in the Sixth Annual National Peanut Festival in Dothan. The birthday celebrant is the daughter of Mrs. R. A. Martinson and weighs 319 pounds as she eyes the Peanut Queen contest.
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Mary Julia
R. A. Martinson
Abbaville High
Chest Half Way Mark Reached In Campaign Toward 21500
Campaign toward a $21 500 goal reaches the halfway mark as local drive workers report strong resident support. Bill Chest president hails the drive as the best yet and urges continued gifts to fund cancer and tuberculosis services, welfare departments, crippled children’s aid, Salvation Army, Hoy Scouts and local Scouts.
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United Chest
Bill Chest
Will Rowel
John J. Marlin
Tase
Cancer Society
Tuberculosis Wynocition
We Welfare
Cripple — Children’s Service
Salvation Army
Hoy Scouts
Cit Scoats
Solons Hear Plans For Inland Waterway
Washington AP reports Army Engineers told Congressmen of a proposed 2 million dollar federal appropriation next year to advance the Tombigbee Tennessee Inland Waterway project. The plan includes funds for river system studies and early construction. lawmakers from Alabama and Mississippi attended the briefing and voiced support.
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Washington
Army
Ha Congressenen
Army Engineers
White House
Tvter
X Dain
Demopetis
Ala
Ewe Jwolien
Tombiger
Wartibe
Congression
Mops
Elliott
Ruins
Jones
Boykin
Detirafrentied
Alabuna Democrats
Kudtannia
Abbeville Lions Club contest results and upcoming festival events
Second place in the con test went to Gussie Arnold with Ja quelle Kirkland third. Other contestants included Betty Sue Willems Tianus Mum Annie Ruth Blalock Geil Granary Betty Gritas Pengu ry Monesty Belcher Faye Gar rel and Frances Tilly. Sponsored by the Abbeville Liang Chup with Ralph Clenay William Nav dat and Hoyt Warren as committee in charge. Judge T RB Ward of Henry County probate court was master of ceremonies Miss Mary Frances Wynn assisted Lions Club. The Abbeville canteo schedule continued ahead of the big Festival contest set for Tuesday October 21. Midland City plans a loveliest girl parade Friday night and a spring exaltation for the big event with about 200 entries expected. The high school senior class sponsors the contest at the high school auditorium with a local talent show. R A Rowling will MC the proparam with musical numbers by the FEA quartet and several solos. Entrants listed include Atie Williams Sue Roberson Peggy Dean Rebecca Steele Jo Ann Bultkiy Bobbie Whatley Sara Wood Virginia Prince Carol Patmawr Hayel Anb avvan Carolyn Thompson Marion Movvh Ruth Davis Bonnie Adkins and Notte Lee.
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Gussie Arnold
Jaquelle Kirkland
Betty Sue Willems
Tianus Mum
Annie Ruth Blalock
Geil Granary
Betty Gritas Pengury
Monesty Belcher
Faye Garrel
Frances Tilly
Abbeville
Liang Chup
Ralph Clenay
William Navdat
Hoyt Warren
T. RB. Ward
Henry County
Mary Frances
Wynn
Lions Club
Midland Gity
Dhidland City
R. A. Rowling
FEA
Gre
Atie Willisma
Sue Roberson
Pegiy Dean
Rebecca Steele
Jo Ann Bultkiy
Bobbie Whatley
Sara Wood
Virginia Prince
Carol Patmawr
Hayel Anbavvan
Carolyn Thompson
Marion Movvh
Ruth Davis
Bonfie Adkins
Notte Lee
Mev Tilt sues A and P for damages over wire basket fall
Mrs. W. M. Mev Tilt files a suit in Circuit Court seeking $10,000 damages from Atlantic and Pavidle TeW company after an incident in a Dothan, Alabama store where she allegedly was permanently wed while reaching over a wire basket.
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Atlantic and Pavidle Tew
Ile du
Plviotitf
W. M. Mev
Tilt
Dothan
Lewis demands 30 to 35 cents per ton wage rise
John L. Lewis disclosed a 30 to 38 cent per ton wage demand for soft coal operators. He argued profits could absorb the rise and accused powerful financial interests of trying to delay settlement. He favored government seizure only if needed, said past seizures were sham, and warned miners would fight to win fair treatment. The talks with White Sulphur Springs and Charleston deadlocked amid steel interests blocking progress.
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White
Sulphus Springs
John L. Lewis
Lewis
UMW
Voice
Alme
Lewin
Northera
Western
Southern Coal Producers Association
Charleston
W. Va
Usion
AFL
William Green
CIO
Philip Murray
Dothan
Cis
Communists Trial tojury Late Today in New York
The first major American Communist trial heads toward a federal jury as U S Attorney Meloy and prosecutor McGahey finish summations. Judge Medina will instruct the jurors on charges that the defendants conspired to advocate overthrow of the government. If convicted, defendants face up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine each. The nine month case probes the future of the Communist Party in the United States.
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New York
U.S
John F. X
Mel Gohey
Harold R. Medina
Cult
Fone
Rial
Ta ‘2
Communist Party
Ilegal
Mfne 1
Prestesa
Murray Faces Hard Task To Keep Discipline In CIO Union Ranks
Washington AP report outlines CIO President Philip Murray Facing pressure as steel strike looms into the upcoming convention. Left wing unions and leaders press Murray over wage demands while discipline inside the CIO is tested by mass strikes and stalled talks with steel firms. If a settlement arises, it could influence the convention and CIO leadership.
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Murray
CIO
Harold W. Ward
Sates Marlow
Washington
Philip Murray
Witherec
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Rray
United Electvent Workers
Blin
Steel Tuc 2
C1g
Mest i Yue Te
Gm Pease
Senate OKs flexible farm price plan amid House doubts
Senate approves a flexible price support bill tied to parity with changes to include hired cost factors. The measure, backed by Lucas and Anderson, faces House resistance and likely conference committee after tense debate. President Truman reportedly favors a flat 90 percent parity approach.
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Edwin B. Warrinson
Washington
Senate
House
Senate Democrats
Republicans
Anderson
D-Nm
Secretary of Agriculture
Rion
Maine
Ihiud Chamber of Congress
Lucas and
Truman
President Signs Military Pay Bill Across Services
WALLINGTON AP The President signed a 400 million dollar per year military pay bill into law. Effective Oct 1 1948 it raises salaries for Navy Air Force Coast Guard and other uniformed services. Generals and admirals gain up to 300 a month for 30 years service while lowest ranks gain modest increases. The law also removes family allowances for enlisted men and retires some disabled personnel with adjusted compensation.
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Wallington
Touman
Dtion
Generis
Trumon
Navy
Air Fores
Coast Guard
Fowest
Tasen
Ickes Declares Downey Testimony False in Senate Probe
Harold Ickes, ex-Interior secretary, accuses Downey and Sheridan of perjured testimony before a Senate Interior committee. He cites Downey's claim that Michel Straus faced political pressure from a predecessor and calls for appropriate action by the Attorney General.
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Washington
LLP
Harold J. Ickes
Sendheris
Downey
Cab
Senate
Ickes
Interior
Interior Committee
Ake
Te “Raise
Reclamation
Michel W. Straus
Straus
Harry W. Basberg
Sheridan
Othe
Communists Near Canton Break Nationalist Resistance
The Associated Press reports Maoist forces push toward Canton driving out inhabitants as Nationalist defenses collapse. Nationalists retreat to Chungking amid shattered divisions and proposed provisional capital shift. Chinese troops in the Canton area and nearby fronts threaten rapid Communist advance.
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Associated Press
South China
Canton
Mao Txe- Fung
Hong Kong
Chungking
Amoy
Swatow
Ganton
Hengyang
Canebon
London
Alece
Britain
Mrs Anderson Named Denmark Ambassador
Washington AP reports Eugenie Anderson of Reg Wes Minnesota has been nominated by President Truman to be the United States envoy to Denmark. If confirmed she would be the first woman appointed ambassador in Danish post history. she previously served as a Democratic National Committeewoman and League of Women Voters member.
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Washington
Wack
Ruth Bryan
Owen
Denmark
U. S
Anderson
Jas
League of Women Voters
Democratic Party
Morris Files Appeal Over Bond Forfeiture Ruling
Alabama Klansman leader Morris asked the State Court of Appeals to overturn a Humhingham judge's bond forfeiture order after failing to produce a list of grand members for a Birmingham grand jury. The appeal contests the ruling and seeks reversal of the forfeiture.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Wiam Hugh Morris
Birmingham
State Court of Appeals
Johnson to Testify on Bomber Program
The House Armed Services committee plans hearings next week with Secretary Johnson and Air Force officials. The Navy argues over the 8-36 bomber program and defense policy, while Vinson outlines a broader schedule including Eisenhower, Bradley, Symington, and other officers. Johnson faces crossfire as lawmakers debate Navy funding cuts and future military priorities.
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Barney Livingstone Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Air Force
Navy
Gram
Defense
Johnson
Chauhan Vinson
D-Ga
Johson
Vingon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Omar Bradley
Air Symington
Congress
Vinson
Jenson
Wanko
Sea Service
Wohnson
Taih
Betes
Rmass
Hest
Nehru Pledges Aid and Friendship With United States
Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru told Congress he will not seek charity from the United States and urged joint efforts for justice liberty and peace. He spoke of mutual friendship and cooperation and said India would welcome technical aid that benefits both nations while preserving sovereignty.
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Stewart Hensley
Jawaharlal Nehru
India
United States
House
Senate
Nahty
Gerais
Netra
Mehyu
America
Congress
Washington
Canada
Nehru
Selthem
Dean Acheson
Tn Rebru
USAF B-50 Bomber Crashes in England Killing 12 Crewmen
A U S A F B-50 bomber on a 12 man crew died when it dived into a wheat field near Isleham England during a 180 mile practice mission. The four engined craft exploded creating widespread fire and wreckage. Fire crews from Newmarket Cambridge and Oxfordham fought the blaze as officials reported 12 fatalities and the recovery of bodies. The accident involved twelve 100 pound bombs and occurred near Helgo land. The Third Air Division said it was the first B-50 accident since the group arrived from Tucson Arizona for training at Sculthorpe Norfolk. Names of the dead were not released pending notification of kin.
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Isleham
Eng
Atoa
North Sea
Helgoland
Erpler
Newmarket
London
Cambridge
Macenhell
Oxfordham
U. S
Third Air Division
BSO
Acd
Tucson
Ariz
Sculthorpe
Norfolk County
Royal Air Force
Rumors Trigger Shop Looting in Bombay
Tension grips Bombay as rumors of shop looting spread across North Bombay. Police fired on protesters injuring several. shoppers closed doors in crowded areas while rifle bearing troops moved to key intersections. Residents lined up for reported commodities amid unrest.
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Bombay
India
Paniseey
Ae Poe
Jsco
Whopping deficit looms as government spends explode
Washington reports the 15th week of the new fiscal year shows government outlays racing ahead of revenue, with taxpayers bearing over 1.0 billion dollars in costs for the period. The Treasury sits about 2 billion dollars in the red for the year, surpassing the pace of prior years and signaling a sizable fiscal challenge ahead.
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Lyle .C. Wilson
Washington
Treasury
Ie Ag
Saartling
Ie Gheratites
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Howard A. Shinneman
Roca
Nashville
Arkansas
Arthur Hicks
Tom Right
Shrine— Tra Wa
Topeka
Education Board
Martinson
Mary Julia Markingon
Abbeville High School
Abbeville Can
Abbevile
Solons
Inland Waterway
Purhan United Chest
A&p
Bill
Halsey
W. F
Bull" Halsey
House Armee Services
Mrs. Anderson
Doohan United Chest
Morris
USAF
England
Bombay Shop
Freveral Ee
Ievt
Mons
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