Taft Enters 1948 Presidential Race for GOP Nomination
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio officially announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, calling the race wide open. He designated Rep. Clarence J. Brown to run his preconvention campaign while planning a limited speaking schedule and focusing fundraising in Ohio. Taft’s move follows calls from GOP leaders and comes as Minnesota’s Harold Stassen is also active in seeking the nomination.
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D. Harold Oliver Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Fred H. Johnson
Truman
Congress
Johnson
Senate
White House
Cinsinnat
Commonwealth Club
Clarence J. Brown
Oniu
Republican National
Withoy
Catamitier
Philadelphia
Harold FE. Stassen
Minnesota
De Gaulle Supporters Urge Carmnaian To Premier Role
Paris reports supporters of General de Gaulle accelerate a campaign to install him as premier amid a volatile political scene. Debates center on forming a stable government, with de Gaulle factions and the Communists shaping expectations of a brief or extended cabinet crisis after a large popular vote.
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de Gaulle
Carmnaian
Paris
UCP
Dep
Asxsen
Elgeoons
Hart
Jngsmuch A. de Nik
de Gante
Otier Pathes
Paul Keunadier
Blumenfield Dies At Home In Dothan Area
Mrs. Dan Blumenfield longtime resident of Dothan and Southeast Alabama dies at home after illness. Funeral services were planned for Savannah Georgia with burial to follow. Local residents recall her as a active community member and devoted family figure.
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Dan Blumenufield
Her Bose
Nurta Orage
Dothan
Alauattae
Savannah
Yenid
Suva
Muse
Barney
iocKkormi
Fresty
Barnategness
Russian Relief As U S Ambassador Steps Down
AP report outlines Moscow radio coverage amid shifts in diplomatic posts and mentions of economic markets. Traders reference cotton prices and stock activity as governments adjust ambassadorial postings.
Houston Delegates To Attend Parley Of Farm Bureau
Houston delegates prepare to attend a state Farm Bureau convention with 20 state officers and young delegates to represent Houston County. The meeting will discuss farm policy and organizational matters at the parley.
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Houston
Farm Bureau
Megreceniatanes
Saad
Vention
Theatre Burglarized Of Small Cash Fund
A Martin Theatre desk drawer was robbed of a small cash amount. Officers say entry used broken glass in a door and damage to a pawl or lock. The case is under investigation.
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Martin Theatre
Ania Lawt Naét
Dethan Pal
Fires devastate Bar Harbor area destroying numerous estates
A raging wildfire swept through Bar Harbor and nearby towns damaging or destroying many summer homes and estates. Dow Field soldiers patrolled the area to guard against looting while roads were blocked by charred trees and power lines. The advance of flames threatened several prominent properties and local landmarks as residents fled and safety was prioritized.
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Newhlers
Atwater Kent
Dow Field
Harper
Denner
Earle Lake Road
Southwest Harbor
Symesville
Cadillac
Royal Harbor
Bulleding of Arts
Bar Harbor
F Hulls Cove
Cortan
Fiatheem
Saldegl
Teddy
Phenees
Vermont
Blassachuse Harnuns
Battorn
Boas
Tamara
Ob Sete Tetas Rat Diye
Fous
National leaders push aid as Europe crisis deepens
President outlines three priorities to combat rising costs and aid Western markets. Senate leader Barkley signals urgency to fund Europe while France and Italy face critical shortages. House measures aim to mobilize funds by year end with job and welfare implications.
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Aspri
Italy
Senate
Leeder Barkley
D - Kys
Call
Europe
Everseney Getran
Anther
Voltan
Yrunman
Liew
France
Crete
Mrs. Ellie Hines Dies Af Daleville
Obituary item notes death of Mrs Ellie Hines at age 90. Fragments list survivors including daughters and grandkids, with names and connections to Graceville Amescus and Clack Ney Brociton areas. Limited readable details prevent full family roster or exact dates.
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Ellie Hines
Daleville
Mienity
Rene
Eolman
Nagame Tires
Mothe
Bea Fulinsan
Lane
Prilte Gran
Qieck
Hazel
Graceniv
U. D
Graceville
Untaxed Whiskey Sale Charged in County Case
An untaxed whiskey sale case was presented before U S Commissioner J W Daughtry. The matter involves sealing whiskey with federal tax evasion allegations and a federal grand jury indictment in Barbers County.
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Jesse Culli- Sewack
U. S Coremmienener
J. W. Daughtry
Barbers County
Mystery of Local Registration Obscured in Fragmented OCR Notice
The readable fragments describe a registration event on a Wednesday involving Mrs. WL Lee of Ca dactus and Wry J HO Grutna of Dothan. Mentions Alabama and a payment or assessment of colored peace, with scattered references to venues, dates, and charges. The text remains unclear and partially indecipherable.
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WL. Lee
Cadactus and
Wry
J. HO Grutna
Dothan
Faye
Weac
Whday Registratan
Lee
DE Watt Swiecest Sas
Baruch Calls for Overseer Price Control Law
The speech argues for an over-all price control law covering prices wages rents and food, plus mobilization measures for war readiness. It criticizes piecemeal controls and favors universal military training and an industrial plan ready to activate during emergencies.
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Baisuch
Baruch
America
Train tragedy near Croydon shocks London crowds
A mass accident left many dead and injured near a rail line between Croydon and London. Eyewitnesses describe strewn bodies and chaotic scenes as rescue efforts continued through the night.
Livestock Rent Director Arrested On Bribe Charge
ST PETERSBURG Fla The government charged Tampa based livestock rent director for two years Walford J Thompson 40 with soliciting a 500 bribe from real estate operator Mary Stocker who sought removal of rent controls FBI described a co operative real estate dealer passing marked money to Pauli Hershey 42 an examiner inspector and former OPA worker Hershey and Thompson were arrested and suspended pending investigation
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Walford J. Thompson
Wass
Pauli Hershey
OPA
FBI
Hershey
Mary Stocker
Thompson
Tamps
Kenneth A. Campbell
Regronafe
Atlanta
Stocker
U. S
Tampa
Market Report from Union Stock Yards on Cattle Hogs and Calves
Receipts total 4909 cattle with steady week over week. slaughter and stocker demand strong. Prices range from about 12.00 to 21.50 for steers and heifers, with calves 9.50 to 21.00 depending on weight and grade. Hogs show steady Friday trade, with barrows gills 16.00 to 26.50 and varied weights. a mix of medium to good feeder stock and lighter weights priced accordingly.
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Mkt News
Union Stock Yards
Governor considers commissions to study state laws and operations
The governor rejected two legislative resolutions to form commissions to investigate the State ABC and prison systems and study state primary and election laws. He said he would name his own commissions to obtain first hand information on department operations and funding options, with details to be announced later.
Tax Assessors List Exempt Memos and Household Assets
The document dated Oct 2, 1947 from tax assessors lists exemptions and values for household goods including furniture 108230 cows 82120 machinery 46970 watches 310 wagons 1721h and other items. It records values for stones precious items and various implements and stock.
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Ama
Coolins
Toston
Company reports rising costs and phone order backlog
A company attorney testified that labor costs in De hate have risen by 75 000 in two years and cable prices jumped from 75 to 200 percent. Wire and tolls also climbed, with other costs up at least 50 percent. A backlog of about 600 unfilled orders exists due to inadequate facilities, with plans to borrow 450 000 to convert from manual to dial service.
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Hear. Agts
UTT
de ‘Hate
Alto V. Lee
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