Expert To Arrive Here To Help Set Up Merit System
A Public Administration Service representative from Chicago is due in Dothan by plane tomorrow to help finalize the merit system for city employees. T. Skeen, the system’s personnel director, said the program will be complete and functioning by November 7, within 80 days of Gov. Folsom’s signing, and 99 days after it became law. The PAS expert will assist Skeen in classifying employees, setting up examinations, wage and qualification surveys, and other details. The personnel board plans a progress check meeting when the PAS representative arrives.
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Public Administration Service of Chicagoas
Dothan
City of
T. Skeen
Public Administration Service
PAS
University of Chicago
United States
Skee
Folsom's Probe Strategy May Hamper Alabama Investigations
Gov. James Folsom shifts to naming his own committees to probe the Alabama ABC Systems and state prison, risking funding gaps. An anonymous legislator warns adequate money may not be available, forcing the governor to finance probes from limited funds. If funds prove insufficient, investigations could be hampered.
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Lynne Brannen Montgomery
James
Folsom
ABC
Alabama
Senate
House
AUC
Legiserature
Feds
County May Maintain Drainage Ditch If Agreed
Attorney General Carmichael rules Houston County may legally use gasoline tax funds to keep a drainage ditch open on private land as part of a 1928 right of way agreement. Judge Logue had asked for opinion on funds for maintaining the ditch on Mr Forrester farm near Cowarts.
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Ya County
A.A. Carmichael
Carmichael
Houston County
Albert Logue
Forrester
Cowarts
Wagt Mart
Assistance Grants Increase In State Aid Details
Montgomery AP reports that assist fee grants totaling 1,297,900 were paid to 69,020 cases during September. State Welfare Commissioner Laula Dunnepniersae tarda notes this reflects an increase of 853 in cases and 14,691 more dollars over August.
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Montgomery (Ap
State Welfare Com
Salesiopee Laula Dunnepniersae
Dothan VA Man Named Head Of Chipola College
Harold W. Bell of Dothan has been named to head Chipola Junior College succeeding the late Dr Noble Y Beall. Bell, 32, has worked for the Veterans Administration in Dothan for 20 months and will serve as administrative dean. A Dozier, Alabama native, he earned a B S at Troy and a 1940 M A from Peabody College. He taught in Wakulla and Calhoun counties, served 44 months in the Army, is married, and has a three year old daughter.
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Marianna
Harold, W. Bell
Dothan
Chipola
Noble Y Beall
Roy Beall
Tyenterday
Bell
Veterans Administration
Dozier
Ata. i
Troy
Peabody Free College
Tennessee
Wakult
Calhoun
New Hydrants Arrive to Cut Off Inconvenience
The water department reports thirty new traffic type fire hydrants arriving to improve city coverage. Officials say cutting off water supplies for blocks is a necessary inconvenience while hydrants are installed. Head of the department H. M. Holloway notes the work reduces fire risk and stops water loss but will require several weeks to complete installations.
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H. M. Holloway
Water Department
Holloway
Malloway Assa J Mott
Man Admits Part in Dale Assault Case
Grover E. Faulk, held in an automopile theft probe, admitted bringing John Tloyd Bedsole to a Dale County tourist camp where Bedsole allegedly assaulted Cont Smath on Oct. 2. Sheriff Walt Cameron said Faulk identified himself as Bedsole’s companion. Faulk was arrested in Columbus on a warrant and awaits transfer to Houston County. Bedsole had been convicted in Houston County Circuit Court last week for assault and battery, fined $50, and sentenced to three months hard labor.
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Grover E. Faulk
John Tloyd
Bedsole
Dale County
Walt Cameron
Columbus
W. C. Harden
Houston County
Bedacle
Smith
Bale County
Cameron
Faulk
South
Mrs. Truman Named In Damage Suit
Kansas City AP report says certified copies of a $10,000 damage suit filed in state court name Mrs. Harry S. Truman as a defendant. U S District Court ordered issuance of process certificates, noting the suit filed December 5, 1916, after a motor car accident involving Mrs. Truman allegedly connected to Mrs. Jelle Motley Pear and a vehicle driven by Henry Nicholson.
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Kansas City
Harry S. Truman
U. S. District Court
Chapit
Ben Torre
Henry .J. Nicholson
Truman
Jelle Motley Pear
Auxvaste
Folsom Proclaims Navy Week In State
Montgomery Alabama Gov James F Foster proclaims Navy Week Oct 21 to Oct 2 and Navy Day Oct 27 urging Alabama residents to honor the Navy. The proclamation notes the Navy has served faithfully to the citizens of the nation and encourages participation next week.
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Montgomery
James F
Foster
Alabama
Navy
Folsom
Refuse To Take Part In Little Assembly
Soviet Russia and satellites yesterday boycotted the first test vote on Secretary of State Marshall's plan to overhaul United Nations machinery and signaled they would refuse to sit in a year around assembly if approved. The 34 to 0 ballot showed Russia and several allies abstained or refused to vote while many nations abstained.
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Lake Success
Russia
Marshall
United Nations
Soviet
Ukraine
Poland
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Creshin
Cote
Balkans
Hus
Boland
Austria
Bolivia
Canada
China
France
Pada
Lebanon
Muasee
Ui Netherlan
Norway
Biitan
United States
Fevelte
Sregret Umaga
Trossue
Regan
Peru
Farm Bureau Faces Parity Talks in Alabama Meeting
At Birmingham the Alabama Farm Bureau plans to push parity price formula for farm goods as key issue. President Randolph cites looming deadlines and the national federation's convention later this year. Debate centers on revising parity to base prices on current costs and to aid dairy, stock, and milk producers amid regional price concerns.
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Perine Uy
Mebumna Farm Bureau
Walter L. Randolpy
Mabarna Organization
Chicago
Fara Buedean Federation
Mae
Mae. Mandolph
Alabama
Muardolph
Tad
Charities Chest Drive To Be Launched October 28
The annual Charities Chest Drive for the general fund will begin October 28, with about 160 workers to participate and complete tasks within three days. The prior fund drive, started October 7, raised nearly $11,000 of a $12,000 quota. additional contributions from uncontacted donors and businesses outside Dothan are expected to push total above target. The Salvation Army led with $4244, Bay Seants contributed $469, Welfare Department $1590, and other agencies including Girl Scouts, American Cancer Society, and the Hanston County Tuberculosis Association gain mayoral allotments.
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Dothan
Ratch Saat
Davne
Hiteh
Ety
Salvation Army
Girl Senuts
American Cancer Society
Hanston County
Corliss Richardson Funeral Set Sunday
Funeral services for Cartas Creel are noted with details of the tragedy. The service for Corliss Richardson will be held at Pleasant Tide Baptist Church near Ozark. Surviving relatives include parents Mr and Mrs Richardson, brothers James and Sam, and other relatives. Helman Funeral Home of Ozark is handling arrangements.
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Cocke Micharderon
Opebka
Pleasant Tide
Oxark
Wuehardyen
Nasional Guard
Starner Richards
Pita
Alvin G
Newton
Wood
Forrester
Dathan
Richardon
Richardson
Twe
James Eoo
Sam Richardson
Hin Piternal
Mra. J. Af Riehearth
Ernal Grarianther
Leife Ennist Ant
Helman
Ozark
Bas
Caged Cat's Capers Stir Up Furor and Fees
A New York incident involves a cat insured for 175 dollars 46 cents causing a public furor. Officials report the feline bit, scratched, and disrupted travel, while the owner Nancy faces questions as the crate and its cargo become the center of controversy.
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Risroid
Satter
New York
Nancy
Nfone
Wedding and Funeral Cars Collide in Mich Kills Seven
Seven people die instantly when a wedding car and a funeral car collide near Montraie Michigan yesterday. An eighth victim is injured and two more are in critical condition in hospital. Police report the crash at the intersection of Mei and M-37 with one car veering 74 feet to hit poles and the other 128 feet, described as the worst automobile crash on record in Michigan.
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Frist
Mike Ape
Tan
Montraie
Mich
Mei
United States backs large Europe aid program plan
President authorized a $20 billion Europe aid program with a broader $26 billion progeny proposal. Officials described steps to balance foreign relief with domestic needs while planning a formal review by multiple departments. The document noted scrutiny over controls and timing, seeking wartime era cooperation and economic stability.
New Hurricane Turns Away From Florida
A report describes a tropical storm or hurricane approaching Florida then veering away toward open Atlantic waters. Meteorologists track its intensity and path, noting potential impacts on the coast before moving offshore.
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Florida
New City Fire Truck Arrives Augments Protection
New City gains enhanced fire protection as a new apparatus arrives. The station reports improved pumping capacity and hydrant connections, with detailed equipment specs and deployment plans across the Wester sechean district. Local officials note boosted response readiness and community safety.
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New City
French Vote Divides Over United States or Soviet Union
The French vote set for Sunday will choose leaders for towns and cities and reflect public debate over alignment with the United States or Soviet Russia. The campaign divides between Communist and anti-Communist factions, with pressure on government policy and France’s stance on Western integration and postwar plans.
Seven Homes Washed Away In Flash Flood at Galax
GALAX Va seven houses were washed away in a flash flood that struck after midnight and swept lumber, furniture and debris from yards along Cheatnut Creek. Mayor Penney estimated damages at two to three million dollars with no fatalities and about 3 000 residents lacking drinking water after the town’s pumping system failed. Some observers questioned the mayor’s figures but damage appeared near the million mark as responding crews battled alarms and residents assessed wreckage along Cherokee Street.
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Galax
Ansh
Virginus
Sto C. Penney
Reek
Ure
Football Roundup Alabama Beats Tennessee and Auburn Lost
Alabama defeated Tennessee in a college football roundup while Auburn bowed to a conference foe. The report details several games with notable scorelines, including Purdue’s 62 to 7 victory and Illinois beating Minnesota 40 to 13. Michigan and Notre Dame, among others, posted decisive wins.
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Tennessee
Auburn
Jackets
Badgers
Teatitstina
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Haptess Panthers
Pitt
Purdue
Benton University
Fitnois Outeped
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Northwestern
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