Employment optimism as U S economists cite rising civilian jobs
U S government economists report signs of a new peak in civilian employment with July hitting 58 19 million and unemployment down to 2 279 million. They cite rising production and favorable job prospects in most labor market areas though material shortages limit higher hiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandorss
Klein ‘Waburgton
Eoenegails
Rétary of Commerce
Henry
Snead
Inghide
Veterin Ang
U. S. Employment Service
Booa
Wallaee
Wallace
USES
Flight Drama Over Armory Exhibit Draws Large Crowd
A pilotless plane wowed about 2,000 spectators at the local airport with many maneuvers and circling flights before it plunged in a dive and crashed. At the armory show the crowd favorite was a powerful anti aircraft searchlight and a feared K nine corps member that almost bit spectators during the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Six Stills Seized By ATU in August Raids
Investigators from the Dothan Alcohol Tax Unit report six stills seized during August raids in Wiregrass, along with one truck confiscated and seven arrests. About 500 gallons of beer were involved in the operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATU
Dothan
Alcoholic Tax Unit
Folsom Vows to Carry Out Campaign Promises
Jasper Alabama AP James E Folsom spokesman says he is determined to implement all campaign pledges Speaking at an AFL United Mine Workers Labor Day event Gould Beech editor of the Southern Farmer quoted Beech stressing that Folsoms program includes roads higher pensions and an $1800 annual minimum for teachers He also urged political reforms including ending the poll tax reapportioning the Legislature and a constitutional convention The remarks noted that continued support over four years is needed against organized forces of reaction The program featured addresses by William Mitch UNW district president and William Dalrymple UMW railroad division director
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Jasper
Ala
James E. Folsom
Folsom
AFL United Mine Workers
Gould Beech
Montgomery
Big Jim
Thil
Beech
Southern Farmer
Alabama
William Mitch
UNW
WiIam Dalrymple
UMW
Three Talladegans Drown On Labor Day
The Coosa River was dragged at Williams Trip to recover bodies of three Talladega residents who drowned during a Labor Day picnic. Victims were Billy Randall and his wife, both 19, and Kenneth Colquitt, about 21, last seen in a skiff several hundred yards from the dam. A fleet of five to six boats conducted the search under Coroner Kyser Leonard and Sheriff John W. Robins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talladega
Ala
Coosa
Williams Trip
John W. Robins
Billy Randall
Kenneth Colquitt
Kyser Leonard
Poisoned at Hospital Death Sparks Vault Vigil
Ragen died after remaining in the hospital from June 24. Toxologist McNally cited multiple routes for mercury poisoning, while the coroner noted only liver and kidneys were examined and ordered further study. Police guarded the family vault after suspects allegedly attempted to steal the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragen
Brodie
William D. McNally
Raids Seize Distilleries Amid Shortage of Moonshine Ingredients
Investigators report that no whiskey was found during raids due to shortages of sugar and other moonshine ingredients. The seized distilleries had a total capacity of 900 gallons.
Selective Services to Maintain One Office per Alabama County
Alabama state director J. T. Johnson Jr. announced that at least one Selective Service office will be kept in every county under new draft laws though consolidation of offices is underway. All 155 local boards retain identity, with personnel and facilities merged to the smallest number possible to meet the September quota, aided by reserves from ages 19 to 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
J. T. Johnson, Jr
Col. Johnson
Grand Jury Probe Of Election Delayed In Cullman
A Cullman Alabama grand jury probing alleged election bribery and irregularities in the Democratic primary was recessed until after the November general elections. Circuit Judge James H. Crow Jr. plans to reconvene after the election, noting Cullman County’s large Republican presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Ala
Roy Woods
James H. Crow, Jr
Decatur
Cullman County
4-H Clubbers Report To Kiwanis On Camp
Six Houston County 4-H members returning from Auburn encampment reported to the Dothan Kiwanis club. Encampment expenses were paid by the Kiwanis. Honored as Alabama healthiest girl was one delegate. Attendees at today’s luncheon included Miss Mary Lois Clark Graceville, Miss Sara Flowers Dothan, Miss Mildred Barnes Graceville, Miss Gwendolyn Cherry Dothan, Bobby Hall Ashford, and Billy Snell Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Houston County Club
Auburn
Houston County
Alabama
Kiwanians
Civic Club
Mary Lois Clark
Graceville
Sara Flowers
Dothan
Mildred Barnes
Gwendolyn Cherry
Bobby Hall
Ashford
Billy Snell
Sheriff rounds up indicted persons in Houston County
Houston County sheriff's officers continue the round up of 68 persons indicted by the Grand Jury. Sheriff B. G. Farmer said most defendants have been arrested and that only a few remain. Of the 68 indictments, 62 were felonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
B. G. Farmer
Grand Jury
Two Minor Blazes Cause No Damage
Assistant Fire Chief Floyd Harris reported two small fires with no damage. Wires in the 500 block of S East Street ignited by wind crossed insulation defects. A grass fire near Arthur Harris’s home in the 1900 block of W Main Street also caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Harris
S. East Street
Harris
Arthur Harris
W. Main Street
Montgomery to Visit U S Army Installations
Field Marshal Viscount Bernard Law Montgomery will visit the United States this month on invitation of General Eisenhower. He plans to call on President Truman and deliver speeches at New York West Point Washington Fort Leavenworth Maxwell Field Alabama and Fort Benning before departing September 19 for England.
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Washington
Viscount Bernard Law Montgomery
Truman
United States Army
War Department
Imperial General Staff
United States
Eisenhower
New York
West Point
Fort Teevenworth
Maxwell Field
Alabama
Fort Benning
Georgia
England
Brennan Sworn In As City Commissioner
Dothan business man Brennan was sworn in as a City Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of J. W. Parkman Jr. The appointment extends until October next year. Brennan, who has led the local Chamber of Commerce, earlier announced plans to seek re election in March. Parkman resigned citing time constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim ‘Brennan
Dothan
City Commission
J. W. Parkman, Jr
Parkman
Brennan
Clyde
L Coe
John D. Ayers
Robbie Nell Hardy
Rawlins McKinney
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Bebler Attacks Big Four on Trieste Frontiers Plan
Bebler charged the Big Four with abandoning ethnic balance in Venezia Giulia and warned that full implementation could give Italy a claim to colonies in the United States Brazil and Australia. He denounced Italian imperialism as a continuation of past policy and criticized the 1915 London agreement used to pressure Britain and France. Byrnes considered a trip to Stuttgart with no firm decision. Molotov absent in Moscow, Bevin and Byrnes focus on nonconference issues as little progress is expected before his return.
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Trieste
Bebler
Venezia Giulia
Yugoslavia
Italy
United States
Brazil
Australia
London
Britain
France
Bonimi
James F. Byres
Germany
Stuttgart
Byrnes
W.M. Molotov
Moscow
Ernest Bevin
Molotov
Paris
Governor Nominee Discusses Appointments Plan
The Governor Nominee said he would continue work on appointments but would not announce any before the November general election and perhaps not before Christmas. He met with Mayor John L. Goodwyn and others to discuss inauguration plans, with Folson later tied to head the State Department of Corrections and Institutions. Talks also covered county road construction and reorganization of the Alabama National Guard with Gen. George P. Cleere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Goodwyn
William P. Serens
Frank Boswell
Montgomery
Folson
Boswell
Kilby
Bibb Graves
Folsom
State Department of Corrections and Institutions
Alabama Association of County Commissioners
Robert K. Greene
Greensboro
Alex Brantley
Troy
Ward Forman
Ashville
Joan G. White
Q. H. Finney, Jr
George P. Cleere
Alabama National Guard
Appeasement Claims Hover Over Russia Alliances
The speaker warned that Europe has yielded to Russia by agreeing to new territories and USSR control over Bulgaria Romania Hungary Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia and parts of Germany. He argued the United States is being drawn into a power bloc supporting colonial imperialism against communist imperialism.
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Europe
Russia
Ussr
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
Czechoslovaks
Yugoslavia
Germany
Republic of China
Asia
Hurley
United States
Future of farming and technology reshape agriculture
The piece envisions 9 million tractors by 1960 and 3 million more machines in four years, advancing machinery, steel, and seed improvements. It notes pests, breeding methods, and animal gains, while reflecting on a faded horse and the Smithsonian displaying a stuffed horse as a symbol of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soney
Ares Josing
Paick
Walte
Smithsonian Institution
Dobbin
Sugar Stamp 51 Opens Five Pounds Of Sugar Through December 31
Washington AP reports House wives gain Spare Stamp 51 valid from Sunday, allowing five pounds of sugar until December 31. Stamp 49 in Ration Book Four extended to September 30 after an earlier expiry. Officials cite acute sugar shortage delaying redemptions and forecast possible ration relief after year’s start depending on Cuban crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Agriculture Department
Possible Yugoslav settlement cited in Cold War talks
Officials say an imminent US Soviet showdown is unlikely and long term relations will be difficult. They cite Russia pulling back on fronts and a stiff American stance as reasons, noting Manchuria Iran Bornholm troop withdrawals and Trieste compromise among key shifts.
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United States
Soviet Union
Russia
Red Army
Manchuria
Iran
Bornholm
Balkan
Tripolitania
Trieste
Yugoslavia
Austria
Hungary
Amendments To Be Voted On With Ballot Statements
The text notes that measure six ties approval to revenue up to 1.25 percent of property value and caps the regular state legislative session at 36 days. Judge Poyner cites space limits on voting strips and the Attorney General approves succinct ballot meanings as legal. Provisions require full wording of amendments on ballots.
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Tex
Poyner
Air War College Courses for Air Force Medical Officers
Number 8 evacuation outlines a basic and advanced course for Air Force medical officers. Air War College represents the highest echelon of the AAF educational program and serves as a research and planning agency. Its functions include preparing selected senior officers for employing major Air Force units, examining broad aspects of air power, and studying United States air defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air War College
AAF
United States
Heirens Found Sane by Psychiatric Board
William George Heirens, 17, the killer of two women and a girl, is judged legally sane by a court-appointed board of psychiatrists. The ruling clears the way for his trial proceedings in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heirens
SANE
Chicago
William George Heirens
New York and New Orleans Cotton Quotes Summary
New York cotton futures show Oct around 3633 with highs near 3642 and lows near 3587. Dec trades near 3628 with a 2640 gap line. May and July futures hover near mid 3500s. New Orleans bids open around 3619 to 3630 with similar ranges and deferred months trading between 3576 and 3591.
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New York
New Orleans
Demand for police protection over Montgomery Heights killing
Savannah Ga AP reports demand for adequate police protection in Montgomery Heights after the slaying of Miss Bertia Mehrtens. A town meeting drew several hundred residents as G A McKay urged more police activity. Meanwhile W A Stephens sought protection from Gov Arnall and threatened to contact J Edgar Hoover if not met. no charges yet against Coleman.
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Bavannah
Montgomery ‘Heights
Bertia Mehrtens
Amasa
Neetlig
Geveral
Montgomery Heights
Yen
G. A
Stephens
Coleman
Ellis
Arnall
Anesa
Atlanta
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Miss Menktens
Chatham County
W. F. Coleman
Unclear fragmentary report on meeting and officials
A fragmentary note mentions a meeting open to the public with names such as Ottis Cooper and George Andrews, but the details are garbled. The text references Geneva Port and legions but lacks complete context or clear outcomes.
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Geneva
Port Sé
Can “Legion
Ottis Cooper
George
Andrews
Hess
Benim
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