Boswell amendment debate in Athens pits Dixion against Dobbins
In Athens Alabama ex Governor Frank Dixon and Montgomery Advertiser editor Charles N. Dobbins debated the Boswell amendment facing a November ballot. Dixon urged passage to curb desegregation while Dobbins warned it would invite federal legislation and harm white supremacy, arguing existing safeguards suffice.
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Athens
Ala
Covernor
Frank Dixion
Birmingam
Charles N. Dobbins
Montgomery Advertiser
Secret cremations and death by own action in trial report
The text notes secrecy around cremations of victims including Benile Mugselini with no location given for the ceremonies or ash disposal. A new detail says Guering attempted suicide three months earlier using a sharpened plastic piece from an earring during the trial but was prevented by an alert guard.
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Ur Gory
Roering
Guering
Aun
Houston Producers Meet Tonight at Ashford Farm Market
Houston County Producers Association will meet tonight at 7:50 at the Ashford Farm Market. Alabama Power Co. official J. McGilvary will discuss electrically heated wet beds for tomatoes peppers sweet potatoes eggplants and other crops started in hot beds. Houston County Farm Bureau aims to exceed 1 500 members by Nov 1 with a drive Oct 21 28.
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Houston County Producers Agonviation
Ashford
C. M. Ling
Kk. J. McGilvary
Alabama Power Co
Dsscss
H. H. Knowles
Houston County Farm Bureau
Fureau
Knowles
Bureau
Houston County
Farm Bureau
Biloxi
Miss. Knowles
Houston
Auburn Tulane grid clash lacks SEC title bearing
In New Orleans Auburn and Tulane face off Saturday with no SEC championship implications. Coach Herry Finka warns Auburn is unbeaten and prepared after three weeks of focus, while Tulane coach covets improvement and calls Auburn lethal. Tulane’s Travis Tidwell leads nationally in passing and rushing. A 39 000 crowd is expected for the ancient rivalry at 215 PM Dothan time.
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NEW Orleans
Tulane
Herry Finka
Auvourn
Travis Tidwell
Yoho
Carl Voyles
Auburn
Greenies
Flonda
Rice
Voyles
New Pastor To Serve Prospect Baptists
The Rev. Jonny Howard Gulden of Bufaula will begin his services as pastor of Preepeet Preewill Baptist church there Sunday at 11 oclock. All officers for the new year have been elected and will take over Sunday, beginning nine of thee, hheaven's aesomations year. William A Brown is superintendent of the Sunday School.
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Jonny Howard Gulden
Bufaula
Lewin
Preepeet Preewill Baptist Church
Celock
Leetad
Will
Hheaven
Wiliam A. Brown
Marshall College founder honored in West Virginia event
The former chief justice Johny Marshall was born in West Virginia. The ceremony recognized Marshall College’s founding site and its historical ties to the judge’s career and honor.
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Johny Marshall
West Virginia
Marshall College
Curtis F Harrison Dies At Enterprise
Funeral service for Curtis F Morrison, sixty, who died at his home on Adwan Street in Enterprise after a long illness. Buried in Searcy Cemetery with Key Funeral Home in charge. Surviving wife, two daughters Margaret Prince of Memphis and Mirta kuhi of Enterprise, son Frankl Harrison of Enterprise, three sisters A H Killebrew of Richmond Virginia, A A Jones of Coikacua South Carolina, G Mi McHKitchie of Enterprise, and brother Dr HH Harrison of Duthan. Active pallbearers named Jamies Horne J T Grimes Benbicata Ndinunds Wood Pierson Romulas Bills.
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ESTER
Curse F. Morrison
Adwan
Enterprise
W. C. Phillips
Burla
Thy
Searcy
Daugmers
Margaret Prince
Memphis
Tenn
Mirtara Kuhi
Frankl
Harison
A. H
Killebrew
Richmond
A. A. Jones
Coikacua
S.C
G. Mi. McHkitchie
HH. D. Harrison
Duthan
Jamies Horne
J. T. Grimes
Benbicata
Ndinunds
Wood Pierson
Romulas Bills
Republican map to control Congress with 10 Senate gains
The piece outlines how Republican gains could shape control of both chambers. It explains House power, committee influence, and top posts, plus the seat counts: 192 of 435 in the House, 237 Democrats, 2 minor parties, and vacancies. In the Senate 96 seats with 44 needed for a majority, Republicans hold 50 or more and must gain 10 more. 56 Democrats, 1 minor party, 46 seats at stake due to vacancies this year. It notes term lengths and election cadence for Senators.
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Congress
Veterans and Foreign Affairs
House
Senate
Democrats
Funeral Service Held For H. M. Dillard 71
Funeral services for H. M. Dillard seventy one prominent Ozark man were held October 6 at Pleasant Grove Church with Rev J Bo Johnson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Dillard was active in Ozark life as a Mason and supporter of Sacred Harp and Seven Shape singing societies. Survived by daughter Mrs G L Tattle Dek\inAk Springfield, son Charles Dillard Ozark two sisters Mrs B L McSweean Ozark and Mrs Tuns Bes ley Ariton two brothers Henry Paillsedt Andalusia and Noah Dillard Arion and several grandchildren nieces and nephews.
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Charnes Dillard
Ozark
McSweean
Ozarn
Tuns Besley
Ariton
Towo Brothers
Henry Paillsedt
Andalusia
Noah Dil Had
Arion
Weather Man Predicts Ideal Football Weather
Weather forecast for Knoxville Tennessee calls for cool and fair conditions with no clouds. Highest temperature expected around 69 degrees as Esther Duttap notes a ticket to the Tennessee Alabama game.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Esther Dudtap
Tommison
Starke Coach Seeks Open Date For Cadets Schedule
Coach Jimny Fenton of the Starke Cadets seeks an open date and opponent for a Crewe Bowd at Montgomery schedule. He invites any coach with an open date to contact him tonight through Wiresrass Sida. Notes mention Canton China population figures and Canal Zone details as unrelated context.
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Jimny Fenton
Tarke
Montgomery
New York Cotton Market Opens With Mixed Early Quotes
Early sessions show mixed activity as New York cotton prices display open highs and lows. Traders watch for supply signals and global demand cues influencing the shift in positions.
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New York
QANN
Roy
Voluntary Enlistees Must Report To Recruiting Station
Charles Jackson of Selective Service board two received a letter from the Director of Selective Service stating that starting Oct 15 no applicant or volunteer wishing to enlist will be sent to an induction station. All voluntary enlistments go through the local Army Recruiting Station. Lt. John Krause says the Army’s focus is on quality recruits and public relations rather to increase numbers.
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Charles Jackson
Selective Service Board
Director of Selective Service
Armed Services
Tocal Army
Army Recruiting Service
Army
John Krause
4 H Club Leader Visits Houston County
Miss Mary Dell McCain state girls 4 H club leader from Auburn visited the Houston County home demonstration department. She toured the elementary and high school girls 4 H clubs at Heliumeth and reviewed projects of Betty Lou Bond Betty Ann Clark Gwendolyn Cherry and Mary Lois Clark. Mary Lois named Alabama's healthiest 4 H club girl will represent the state at the National Congress this year.
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Mary Dell McCain
Auburn
Houston County
Yesterary
Fran Mallette
McCain
Mallette
Heliubeth
Betty Lou Bond
Betty Ann Clark
Gwendolyn Cherry
Mary Lois Clark
Mary Lois
Alabama
Gvird
State Employees Get Another Pay Raise
A state personnel board on Sunday approved pay raises for several hundred employees following an upward revision of the salary scale. Most increases covered applicants earning above the minimum, while many reductions occurred where raises had already been given within six months. Governor Sparks had mandated the policy limiting raises to less than twice yearly. Since Oct. 1 about 3,000 statewide workers benefited from the higher minimum wage, and today’s actions apply to those already earning above it.
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Montgomery
Personnel Board
Pigeon Refuses To Return Home In Odd California Tale
A misbehaving pigeon in Long Beach refuses to leave its home perches. The bird eludes handlers and confounds doctors as observations and care unfold.
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Homer
Pigeon
Grant Transferred From Valdosta Post Over Nazi Speech
Ex diplomat Hugh G. Grant, former U S Minister to Albania and Sism, is moved from vocational guidance chief in Valdosta Georgia to the Atlanta VA office. VA officials say the transfer reflects a loss of usefulness at Valdosta due to the controversy over his telegram to President Truman urging halt to the Nuremberg hangings. The action follows protests from ex GI groups and residents and cites his need to be placed where his experience can be better utilized.
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Hugh G. Grant
Valdosta
Vaux Owen
Administration
Grant
U. S
Albania
Sism
Nuernberg
Owen
Truman
A. H. Fuller
Hugh D. Wright
Wright
Siama
Ft McClellan Shift Not To Cut Numbers
Washington AP reports Army officials will keep roughly current troop levels at Ft McClellan Alabama after moving the Replacement Training Center to Ft Jackson South Carolina. Units to be moved out will be replaced by Army Ground Forces tactical units. Officials declined to provide exact numbers.
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Washington
War Department
Army
Ft. McClellan
Ala
Ft. Jackson
S.C
Army Ground Forces Tactical
Thornton's Dog Wins Kennel Club Honors
J. W. Thornton, local Veterans Administration representative, reports his cocker spaniel Bliss, registered as Anthony's Representing Lady, won first prize at the Colimachus Georgia Kennel Club show. Bliss also claimed first place January 27 at the Atlanta Kennel Club show. The events are under American Kennel Club rules.
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J. W. Thornton
Veterans Administration
Kennel Club
Anthony
Colimachus
Bliss
Atlanta Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
Government report notes shortages hit demand and auto output
Prices for meat and dairy soar as workers face shortages of key ingredients. Autonative production declines in September due to sheet steel, pig iron, copper and lead shortages. September car output drops by 2,162 from August to 230,140 units. Flood control funding rises by 25.06 million with a potential 380 million near subsidy saving as livestock decontrol test proceeds.
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Quillan Production Administration
Record of Board of Revisitors and registration disruptions
The document notes that the Board of Revisitors faced widespread disruption as organizations bring large groups of colored applicants to registration near closing time, forcing sheriff deputies to maintain order at the courthouse. It cites repeated marches and near-chaos prompting official intervention.
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Board of Revisitors
Ship Owners and Union Resume Talks to End Strike
In New York representatives of ship operators and the Masters Mates and Pilots Union reopen negotiations to end an 18 day strike crippling the maritime industry. Pickets from the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association CIO gathered outside the American Merchant Marine Institute as Frank Taylor, chair of the owners negotiations committee, called the demonstration unnecessary.
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New York
American Merchant Marine Institute
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
CIO
Frank Taylor
Southern Democrats Push Boswell Amendment in 19461
A 1946 Alabama speech argues that Supreme Court rejection of a registration board appeal proves boards are not final on suffrage and urges voters in ten counties to back Amendment No. 4 to preserve white supremacy. The speaker warns of Negro political rise and colonial-era revered capital Montgomery as consequences of defeat.
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Dobbins
Themendment
FEPC
United States Supreme Court
Munday
Boards of Registrars
Buswell
Altabama
Montgomery County
Duty
Alabama
Franchise tax received by Houston County official
Probate Judge Saxon Poyner reported today the receipt of a $541.12 check as Houston County Texas share of the state franchise tax for the year ending September 30 1946.
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Saxon Poyner
Houston
Houston County
Tech B Team to Meet Vols B in Grant Field Clash
Georgia Tech's B team faces Tennessee B at Grant Field in Atlanta in pursuit of its first win after a narrow loss to Clemson at Albany. Tennessee's B squad defeated Tech's varsity earlier this season.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Tennessee
Grant Field
Yellow Jackets
Tech
Clemson
Albany
Sacred Harp Singing Session in Dothan
The October session of the Sacred Harp Singing Society will be held at the court house in Dothan Sunday at 6 30 p m P J Snivey of Newville will serve as chairman and a large crowd is expected.
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Scared Harp Singing Society
Dothan
Court House
P. J. Snivey
Newville
Breckinridge Named Among Youngest U.S. VPs
John C. Breckinridge served as the United States vice president at a notably young age, marking a milestone in presidential administration history. He rose to the office under the administration of James Buchanan, shaping early 1860s political events.
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John C. Breckinridge
United States
Negro Candidate May Not Contest Petition
Aurelius B. Scott, a Negro educator and Fulton County coroner candidate, is likely to skip contesting a petition from white rival George Kirkland challenging his eligibility. Kirkland contends Scott lived in Jefferson County Alabama until a year ago and took a 1945 voter oath there, violating Georgia residency rules. Scott may not appear to answer summons about disqualification.
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Atlanta
Aurelius
Scott
Fulton County
George Kirkland
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Ale
Singing Convention At Enon Church Sunday Afternoon
The Third Sunday singing convention gathers at Enon Church between Webb and Ashford at 1 30 p m in Monthly session. Several quartets will add variety to the congregational singing in one of the area’s oldest ongoing events now in its fifteenth year.
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Enon
Enon Church
Webb
Ashford
FSA Committee Meets at Houston County Office
The Farm Ownership committee of the Houston County FSA office met today to pass RR and FO applications and inspect several prospective farms in the county. W Y Cook, county FSA agriculturalist, announced. Committee members present were C Eugene Hollis and Ben St Sellers.
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Houston County
FSA
W.Y. Cook
C. Eugene Hollis
Ben St. Sellers
Wedding Kisses Stir Alabama Reception
Mobile AP reports a wedding reception at Cantoon Hotel disrupted by guests shouting greetings to James Folsom. The incident followed Folsom’s arrival by car to the event as part of a Democratic tally for the gubernatorial campaign, with the crowd greeting him loudly.
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Mobile
Ala
Fommer James
Folsom
Cantoon
Big Jim
É& Bride
Tolbert Known as Tieless Joe Dies in South Carolina
Auit Josep W. Tolbert, 76, longtime Republican and familiar GOP figure in the Carolinas, died at Greenwood's hospital after a truck struck him while walking along a highway in Ninety Six, near his hometown. He earned the nickname "Tieless Joe" for never wearing a necktie.
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Greenwood
Josep W. Tobert
Republican
Carolina
GOP
Tolbert
Joe
de Han
Thanksgiving Day Dates Align In November This Year
Montgomery AP notes Thanksgiving will fall on the traditional fourth Thursday in November this year causing the holiday to align with the indoor fast. Proclamations set the date as the fourth Thursday, matching across states through 2019 according to official notices.
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Montgomery
Andbama
Orror
Bowman to Preach at Smyrna Church Sunday
The Rev. F. R. Bowman of the Baptist Bible Institute New Orleans will deliver the 11am sermon at Smyrna Church on Sunday. The public is invited to hear the Rev. Bowman.
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Bowman
F. R. Bowman
the Baptist Bible Institute
New Orleans
Smyrna
Mr. Bowman
Moonstones Exported Primarily From Europe
The article notes that no genuine moonstones are found in America and that most moonstones originate from Europe, highlighting the geographic distribution of the gem.
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America
Europe
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