Fire Chief R H Ryan Resigns in Dothan Alabama
R H Ryan resigns as chief of the Dothan Fire Department effective October 31 1947 with the resignation accepted by Commissioner Clyde L Coe who notes extreme regret. Ryan cites no reason and offers thanks for cooperation during his tenure and expresses no intent to leave the service. Commissioner Coe responds with formal acceptance and appreciation for Ryan’s service.
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Clyde L. Coe
Public Safety
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Public tearn + and Safety
Alabama
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Getter
Stealth and Publi Safety
Sideboard Of Truck Kills Man And Boy In Maine
A truck sideboard fatally struck Gerald Lackener nine and injured a boy as it mowed through three accidents on an eighteen mile route between Washburn and Presque Isle. John Sheen sixty six died earlier, while Eugene Tilley and Lloyd Lathrop were hurt. Lathrop in serious condition. Donald M. Stairs, the driver, faced manslaughter charges after custody.
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Presque Isie
Perley Rees
Gerald Lackener
Crouseville
John Sheen
Littleton Wile
Washburn
Presque Isle
Baxley Abandons Plan To Seek $600 Raise
Circuit Solicitor Baxley abandoned plans to seek a 600 year raise in salary through meat legislation. He criticized advertising costs and cited only nine legislative days left in the session. The bill would have funded the raise from the county treasury through December 1859 and required extra duties including investigations of homicides and capital felonies in Houston County and attendance at preliminary hearings.
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Ima
Houston
Treanry
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American flyers land at Ypenburg Airport in Holland
Two American aviators flying Piper cub planes completed a world loop and touched down at Ypenburg Airport near The Hague after a brief stop in Belgium. The mission, described as a flag salute flight, ended safely with the aircraft grounded without incident.
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Hague
Holland
Ypenburg
Belgium
Rem Bowes
Negro bellboy jailed on charge of attacking woman
An 18 year old Negro bellboy named Laurie Collins was jailed in Dothan after allegedly attacking a 33 year old white woman in a local hotel early Sunday. The husband had left the hotel earlier that night. The woman, waking to find a man in her room, knocked the telephone away and screamed for help before the Negro fled.
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Laurie C. Collins
Denny
Hielung
Alabama
Keener Bayley
Dothan
Bitel
Colins
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Ate
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Hundred Cases on Docket of Inferior Court Opens
Approximately 100 cases were on the docket of the Hourien County Inferior Court this morning with Judge Theodore Jacks son presiding. Several were continued tomorrow. Criminal cases are set for the first Monday each month and civil cases on the second. Eight defendants pleaded guilty to public drunkenness, passing bad checks, highway drunkenness and vagrancy, with fines ranging from 1 to 25 dollars plus costs. Names include Jack Davis, Be Watson, Bates, Orland Roberson, C. Neal, Carolyn Neal, and J. L. Parker.
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Hourien
Theodore Jacksson
Jack Davis
de. Be Watson
Dim Bates
Orland Roberson
Cos TY
C. Neal
Carolyn Neal
J. L. Parker
Sait
Sud
Cotton Gin Blaze Causes Burn Injuries Near Cartonwood
Fire officials report a cotton gin blaze on Cartonwood Road early yesterday damaged a pile of cotton and injured assistant Floyd Harris with severe burns. No damage estimate was provided, but 180 to 200 bales of cotton were reportedly consumed in the fire.
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Cartonwood Road
Floyd Harris
Tum Barris
Fie
Methodist Changes In Dothan District Revealed By Bishop
Final session of the Alabama Methodist Conference at Phenix City announced changes in the Dothan district. Transfer of Pr. E. A. Childs to Mobile as district superintendent and Dr. S. M. Baker to Andalusia as pastor highlighted the shifts. New district superintendent is Rev. A. J. Shafer. Two ministerial students from Lafayette Street Church will serve churches while attending Troy State Teachers College. Numerous assignments and returns of pastors across the district were listed by Bishop J. Hare.
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Dothan
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13 Persons Hurt in Road Wrecks
A series of daily road incidents left 13 people injured across multiple crashes. Patrol reports describe several wrecks near Salina and nearby highways with varied injuries and ongoing investigations.
Funeral Service Held For Joseph P Hall
Funeral services were held at the Hoasted Grove Church for Joseph P Hall a World War II veteran and resident of We Tong. Interment followed at the church cemetery with pallbearers from the American Legion. Morzix Tharp thirty of Cottonwood route two was jailed at the county jail Saturday night on a murder charge in the slaying of Hall. Survivors include his widow and other relatives.
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Eisenhower Seeks Ban on Politics in Defense
President Eisenhower advocates removing political influence from U S defense and military planning. He outlines aims to curb partisan interference, stressing unity in Army and Navy, and notes plans to discuss policy with leaders during early 1940s. He argues education of American youth aligns with national defense priorities.
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Columbus
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Fay
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Britain Miners Return To Work Amid Wide Scale Disruption
Fragmented OCR text describes miners returning to work amid tensions and strikes in Britain. Mentions towns, unions, political figures, and references to payrolls, food, and relief actions. Details are garbled but imply ongoing labor conflict affecting workplaces and communities.
One Man Crime Wave Strikes Ohio Cities
A fragmented report details a lone offender active in Ohio, with scattered mentions of Cincinnati and other locations. The text is garbled but implies a pattern of thefts or burglaries from multiple cities and times, with references to officials, locations, and warnings. Further readable specifics are unavailable in the legible fragments.
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Ohio
United Nations Fight Looms On Palestine Split
A fragmented UN debate surfaces over a Palestine split as Arab and Jewish states face division. Delegates discuss possible independent actions and regional alignments amid tensions and stalled negotiations, with various nations and parties urged to unite or outline separate paths forward.
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Palestine
Fragmented Transcript of Wartime Legion Rally and Names
A garbled OCR style text shows a wartime era Legion gathering with rhetoric against communism and mentions of Commander O Neill. It references various names, locations, and dates, including Panay and Moone, plus cryptic remarks about medals, pledges, and a final line listing dates and a request for action.
Labor Day Sparks Fresh Price Debate in Washington
A Labor Day report notes rising prices and a national discussion led by labor officials and labor groups. President Truman is urged to address wage and cost concerns as Congress awaits action, with industry voices weighing in on price stability and purchasing power.
President Truman in Brazil for Inter-American defense talks
President Truman arrived at Pontia da Galea airport in Rio and was greeted by thousands. He will spend a week in Brazil addressing the Inter-American defense conference closing sessions in Quitandinha while Brazilian and American flags fluttered along Avenida Rio Branco and crowds cheered.
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Death Toll Near 250 For Holiday Weekend
A historical news blurb notes a high fatality count approaching 250 over a holiday period. The article cites widespread fatalities across multiple regions, with mentions of affected states and towns, but the damaged OCR text limits precise details and locations.
Communists Win Hungary Election Amid Turbulent Polls
A chaotic Hungarian vote ends with Communist gains and a fragmented opposition. Reports indicate a narrow finish as major parties clash over turnout and legitimacy while observers note irregularities and delayed results.
Mexican President Reports On State Of Nation
The Mexican president delivered a detailed report to Congress outlining national finances and social programs. He cited rising debt, foreign influence concerns, and efforts to shore up internal modernization while stressing commitments to reform and economic stability.
Negroes Open Drive For Rankin Ouster
A campaign appears underway to remove Rankin from office after a controversial council meeting. Petitioners claim misconduct and seek abatement of actions taken. Local officials and residents discuss potential legal remedies and political consequences amid a tense municipal climate.
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