Menjou Defends Hollywood Against Communists at Hearing
Adolphe Menjou testified before the House committee, labeling Hollywood reds a conspiracy to overthrow the government and claiming filmmakers rigidly follow the Moscow party line. He named others and urged anti Communist action as Congress probes the film industry.
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Sandor
Klein
Joseph L. Myler
Washington
Adolphe Menjou
Hollywood
Tadax
Communist Party
Aeter
House un-American Activities Committee
Holly Wood
Menjou
Touis BR. Mayer
Jack Warner
Samy Waalater
Dust complaint shuts feed mill on Commerce Street
Fay Chalker agreed to close the Commerce Street feed mill at noon while measures to curb dust are added after a protest by about a dozen area residents to the City Commission. Dr. W. T. Burkett warned the dust could be a public health nuisance and urged extended sprinkler use and better control.
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Fay Chalker
Commerce Street
City Commission
Countyard of Health
W. T. Burkett
Burkett
Commission
John D. Ayres
Chalker
Napier residents seek dissolution of Grimes charter
Napier Field residents petition Dale County Probate Judge Frank Deese to decree Grimes charter forfeited after no mayor or chief executive was elected in 1944 general elections. Napier Field Community Club president Dowling says town forfeiture rule requires action within six months of the election.
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Napier Field
Grimes
Aoneliion
Dale County
Frank Deese
Ciarier
Napier Community Club
Napier Wes Iters
Deese
Ala
Alabama
R. A. Dowling Jr
B. York Benton
Virginia McIntyre Curry
Thames Spooner
Agnes W. Dowling
Dowling
Napier Field Community Club
Pilot Dies Trying to Save Town From Falling Plane
A World War II pilot Maj Kenneth P. Smith 33 of Bow, Virginia sacrificed himself to prevent a P 47 Thunderbolt from crashing into Searsport Maine in midair. He radioed no response as the plane plunged toward the town center after his wing mates tried to trigger a parachute. The craft spun and struck the ground near Donited Bangor area. The exact final moments were witnessed by three wingmen 600 feet behind the bomber.
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Searsport. Me
Don Jeid
Bangor
Hun
Jim
Smith
Campbellton Seeks New High School Building
Campbellton residents plan a petition to build a new Campbellton high school to replace the building destroyed last year. The October 30 Halloween carnival, sponsored by the PTA and Band Association, raised about 124 from chicken dinners cakes and drinks while a mass meeting discussed the project with no decision reached.
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Campbellton
Bilding
P.T.A. and Band Association
Red Level Farmer Describes Dirt Farming To House Panel
J D Mott of Red Level Alabama testified before the House Agriculture Committee, detailing farmers who work by mule in Southeastern Alabama. He described a 120 acre farm with 33 acres in corn peanuts and tomatoes, plus lumber, and urged aid for tractor farming funding.
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House Committee
George E. Reedy
JB. Montgomery
J. D. Mott
Red Level
Alabama
Aent Gomery
Jefferson Davis Hotel
House Agriculture Committee
Clfford R. Rope
R-Kans
Mott
Beavily
Evatt Denounces Russia at United Nations Over Greece
Australian Foreign Minister Herbert Evatt told the UN General Assembly that Soviet actions in Eastern Europe mirror Anglo American influence in Greece and urged quick approval of a U S plan for Balkan relief. He accused Soviet allies of stoking tribal tensions and warned of Western intervention in Greece to protect allied personnel and interests. Turn to Page 2 for full report.
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Flushing
N.Y
Herbert V. Evatt
United Nations General Assembly
Greece
Senate
Russia
Poland
Viateslavia
Balkans
Evatt
Armenean
Ait
Savi Manetary
Yuytosts
Tual Acho
Altima
Bulgatia
Yue Bostasia
Committees Named For Food Saving Drive In Alabama
Alabama officials announce two state committees to direct the President's land savings program in Alabama. The advisory panel includes Walter A. Randolph Alabama Farm Bureau Federation J. Martury Rainer Alabama State Bankers Association John Ward Alabama State Chamber of Commerce Cary Haigler State CIO Jack Brock Alabama PTA Mrs M P Walker Alabama Cooperative Extension staff Lavis T J Toolen and other leaders. The publicity committee lists editors and publishers from Birmingham Decatur Huntsville and Mt. Gilead. The page notes more details on No. 12.
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Birmingham
Cap
Alabama
We OE
Brown
Alabama Food Conservation People
Donald Comet
Avondaie Malis
Wall Hess
Canurattees
Jian Seiwell
Thre Borminphan
Walter A. Randolph
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Montgomery
J. Martury Rainer
Alabama State Bankers Association
John Ward
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
Montgomeryv
Cary Haigler
State Cio
Jack Brock
State Afl
M. P. Walker
Aliabama Parent Teachers Assoatia
Tuscaloosa
Lavis
Alabama Patous Extension Servier
Auburn
Fey T. J. Toolen
Kisiyp
Catholic Diocese of
Mobile
Mutule
Eugene Blachschleser
Tehiple Bethed
John E. Shaughter
First Baptist Co
Sugarta
Ernest Stone
Alabama Too Eduucation Association
Men's Camellia Club Sets First Meeting
The Men s Camellia Club of Dothan will hold its first meeting of the season tomorrow night at seven o'clock at the Wagon Wheel. Secretary Hoy Wh reported today urging all members to attend. The meeting will discuss arrangements for the lecture here on Oct 28 by Dr Harold Hume president of the American Camellia Association of which the Dothan club is an affiliate.
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Camelia Club of
Duthan
Wagon Wheel
Hoy Wh
Hall
Thas
Harold Hume
American Camellia Association
Dothan Club
Auto License Tags Selling Fast Here
Elton G Collins and Mousten Cannes ly forecast a surge in auto license tag sales for November 14 with over 1000 more tags than prior years. About 200 tags have sold so far, far ahead of last year, as fleets cut back and demand rises amid upcoming renewal deadlines.
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Elton G Collins
Mousten
Cannesly
Caitlin
Cole
Essen
Houston
Opelika Fire Probe Initiated After Guard Armory Fire
An investigation into the Opelika National Guard armory fire that killed two Dale County men and injured fifteen is to be conducted by a board of officers, under the state office of the National Guard. Batt. Cmdr Jesse Cheatham announced the probe. Alvin G. Pruitt of Newton and Corliss Co Kitherdson of Ozary died in the blaze.
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Opeska National Guard
Dale County
Jesse Cheatham
Cheatham
Na Uonal Guard
Alvin G. Pruitt
Newton and
Corliss Co
Kitherdson
Ozary
Weriously
Truman summons Congress leaders to Europe talks
President Truman calls Senate and House leaders to Washington for a European conference amid wartime diplomacy. The White House details a high level meeting with top generals and foreign policy figures to discuss ongoing security and postwar arrangements.
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Truman
Congress
Europe
Seat Of Pants Saves Boy Three From Death
An incident in New Castor Pennsylvania ends with a 3 year old boy saved from grave danger. The boy was in a perilous situation and survived without injury after quick action by bystanders. Authorities note the event underscores swift intervention and luck.
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Seat of Pants
Boy
King George Opens New Parliament Plea For Economy
The opening of King George's new parliament focuses on urging economy and budget discipline. Officials and ministers outline priorities while critics question cost cuts and potential impacts on public services.
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King George
Daddy Said Wait Case Stuns Oklahoma Family
In Oklahoma City a father reportedly told two children to wait in a car for him as car troubles stranded him. The search for the father and a missing vehicle spanned hours with the family recalling the urging to wait.
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Carter
Oklahoma City
Okle Farmes
Caroline Sue
Svearold von Jesse Don
Mier
Hutyers
Raddy Sallem Walt
French Leader De Gaulle Seeks Victory Amid Tight Vote
In Paris Charles de Gaulle and his allies face a close tally in the tense national elections as results show a leading bloc with Communist elements holding a significant share. The partial count from Sandas reveals a split field with de Gaulle edging rivals, while calls for reform and a potential cabinet shift stir public debate.
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Paris
Sabe
Charles de Gaulle
Brazil Breaks Ties With Soviet Russia
Fragmented OCR text notes a Brazil action against Soviet Russia with unclear details. The readable parts mention official steps and international relations, but specifics are missing.
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Brazil
Bermuda Hurricane Sinks Boats Injures Residents
A Bermuda hurricane caused widespread damage killing none reported but sinking 11 boats and injuring 10 people. Buildings suffered roof destruction and trees uprooted while power and telephone lines failed amid widespread disruption across Hamilton and surrounding areas.
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Bermuda
Indians attack by vampire claim in Pembroke case
Report describes two Indians slashed by a vampire suspect, treated at Pembroke Central Hospital after severe wounds. Attaches say one man required stitches for facial injuries while the other needed several, amid earlier reports of a separate shotgun incident involving a 14 year old.
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Pembroke Certo Hospital
Britt
Con Vichon
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