Dothan News Roundup: Petty Larceny Arrests and Local Alerts
Cross Sections reports John Henry Carroll held on petty larceny charges over theft from a local chain store. A wiring fire near the post office damaged only wiring in Gaston McClenny’s car. Civil Air Patrol plans a Dothan flight with an L-4 plane, meeting at 7:30 pm for youths 15 and older. August building permits totaled 163 775 dollars, mainly for 17 residences and two duplexes. Rabies found in a dog head from Ashford route one, owner WH D Adkins, who described his dog acting oddly and killing another dog.
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John Henry Carroll
Nevro
West North Street
Carroll
N. Foster Street
Dothan
Floyd Harris
Gaston McClenny
Civil Air Patrol
Pete Vance
CAP
Recreation Center
Sgn
Anne Cooper
WH. D. Adkins
Ashford Route One
Adkins
Benes resigns Czech presidency after Communist coup
The Czechoslovak president Edvard Benes resigns on June 7 amid Gottwald’s new constitution granting broad powers. His departure ends a pivotal era as Jan Masaryk, foreign minister and son of Thomas Masaryk, dies soon after the coup. Benes, born May 28, 1884, helped shape a Western democratic revival after World War I.
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Benes
Gottwald
Republic
Czechoslovakia
Jan Masaryk
Thomas G. Masary
Hapsburgs
Shoes stolen from salesman found left-footed loot
Police in Duluth, Minnesota recovered 77 shoes stolen from E. C. Cooper of Cedar Rapids. The thief abandoned the loot after noticing all the shoes were designed for the left foot.
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Duluth
Minn
E. C. Cooper
Cedar Rapids, Jr
New York Central formed by merger of ten lines in 1853
The New York Central rail system emerged in 1853 from the merger of ten separate lines. The consolidation created a unified network that would later influence regional trade and transportation.
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New York Central Railroad
Christianity Waning Since 1914, Leader Tells Methodists
Montgomery article reports Dr Gerlaod B. Hopkin warning that Christianity is waning since 1914 with a sharp drop in missionaries. He urged more missionaries and a broader sense of the term missionary, urging better foreign policy input from Christian businessmen and government reps. Conference leaders for lay activities were also announced.
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Montgomery
Aps
Corie Santry
Gerlaod B. Hopkin
Uelucate Fem
Menwerb
Reb
Oaiee
Hopkine
Methodist Reader Co
Hopkins
Methodists
Clarence M. Dannelly
W. C. Mackey
Pensacola
Fls
Hartwell Davis
Campaigns on cost of living and Southern voting blocs
The piece covers Brannan and Stassen trading charges over farm price support and food price policy, with Stassen accusing Dewey of pressuring higher prices. It notes Truman electors in South Carolina opposing Thurmond’s slate, and Henry Wallace’s Mississippi tour interrupted by a prank incident in Louisiana.
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Stassen
Brannan
Congress
Albany
Dewey
Agriculture Department
Pauley
Brannon
Possense
New York
South Carolina
Truman
Democratc Executive Committee
Gov. J. Strom
Thurmond
Columbia
S. C
Conress
South
McGrath
Henry Wallace
Mississippi
Louisiana
Monroe
Shreveport
Wallies
New York Truck Strike Widens as Unions Rally Support
Negotiations stalled as Jongshorements strike gains backing from seven unions and CIO barite cooks and independent Inarine fireteen join. APL and marine enui neers vote to meet while New York outlets face shortages and food price spikes likely. The 1948 truckers shutdown recalled with 1.8 million workers affected and a $1 billion stake.
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Jongshorements
CIO Barite Cooks
Inarine Fireteen
CIO Marine Enuineers
APL Radi
New York
Inate Peta
Darpe Apl
897
Aged Get $26 577 In Welfare Funds
A Houston County welfare report shows $26 577 in direct aid to aged individuals last month from a payroll of $35 159 50. Director Mrs C L Collins releases breakdowns of approved aged applications, beneficiaries receiving checks, and funds shortfall impacting several categories including blind recipients and families with children.
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Houston County
CL. Collins
States' Rights electors planned for Columbia in September
South Carolina political figures disclosed plans to meet in Columbia in September to name electors pledged to support national Democratic nominees Truman and Barkley. An eight-member States' Rights committee would be formed, with local directors in each county and a predicted $80,000 state quota.
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Columbia
Truman
Barkley
Eugene S. Blease
Newberry
Citizens’ Committee
National Democratic
L.A. Fletcher
Leesville
Ntional
Dave Daker
National Party
Thomond
McGrath
Congress
Ransome J. Williams
Thurmond
Anderson
W. Harper Welborn
Welborn
Anderson County
Democratic Executive Committee
Ashton H. Williams
Florence
South Carolina
Jackson
Migs
Johnson Seizes Lead in Texas Senate Race
Lyndon B. Johnson moved into a narrow lead over Coke Stevenson in the Texas U S Senate race. A late update from Jim Wells County swung Johnson ahead by 44 votes at 12 24 p m after Stevenson had led by 157 earlier, as county totals arrived at the Texas Election Bureau.
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Dallas
Tex
Lyndon B. Johnson
Coke K. Stevenson
U. S
Stevenson
Jim Wells County
Texas Election Bureau
Johnson
Grammar School Wing Burns At Notasulga
A grammar school wing at Macon County High School Notasulga burned last night, causing about 65000 dollars in damage. Only a radio and a small plane survived. auditorium and adjacent high school area remained intact. Firefighters arrived late due to a blocked hydrant. cause is undetermined as classes were slated to start September 13.
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Notasulga
Macon County High School
B. A. Balch
D. W. Clements
Tuskegee
Auburn
Tallassee
Opelika
Tuskegee Veterans Hospital
Highway Accident Fatal To Sergeant Davis In Cottondale
Retired Army sergeant George L. Davis, 40, died when his car left a Cottondale highway and overturned several times Wednesday night. Funeral set for Pleasant Hill church near Pansey, Alabama. Survived by his stepmother, sister, four brothers, and two other sisters.
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Marianna
George L. Davis
Cottondale
J. C. Jackson
Gordon
Ala
Davies
Jackson
Davis
Pleasant Hill Church
Pansey
Willie Mae Davis
Byron Enfinger
Round Lake
H. A
New Orleans
Lee
Jaredo
Texas
Theo
Panama City
Bill
Thomasville
She Learns German To Talk To Dog
Mrs. Nicholas Bowman in Indianapolis learns German so she can converse with Max vom Kurfenhof, a German dog who understands no English. Her soldier son bought the pet in Europe for eight cartons of cigarettes and the animal behaves very obediently when spoken to in German.
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Indianapolis
Nicholas Bowman
Max Vom
Ungulates hoofed animals.
Ungulates are horses and cows among hoofed animals, a zoological group reached by different lineages. The text notes that hoofed condition evolved independently in various kinds.
Milk Consumers in Major Cities Post War Shortage
A fragmented notice notes milk consumers in New York City facing supply issues. It mentions European cities Nap tug, Germany, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, and Paris in relation to dairy distribution and pricing, suggesting broader shortages and price pressures across regions.
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New York City
Germany
Copenhagen
Berlin
London
Paris
Livestock Market Recap at Montgomery Union Stockyards
Cattle week receipts about 3375 with slow trading Friday. cattle mostly 50 to 1.00 lower amid weak canners and cutters, good and choice slaughter cattle mainly 23.50 to 28.00, calves week’s receipts 1075 with uneven trade and 22.00 to 25.00 for butcher calves. hogs receipts 850 with steady to mixed prices and barrows and gilts 22.00 to 26.50, sows weak. Stockyards to close Monday September 6 for Labor Day with no reports.
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Montgomery
Fed State Met News
SVC
Union Stock Yards
Tate
Montgomery Union
Berlin Four Powers Debate Dollar Policy Amid Deadlock
Four military governors enter the fourth day of talks on East West tensions in Berlin. They reportedly plan four power currency control to curb Soviet monetary dominance while leaving printing to Moscow. Western allies seek joint oversight of currency volume and credit with Russian participation.
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Berlin
Franz Neumann
Munich
Moscow
Keeps Lonely Vigil on Mobile Corner
A stray dog at a Mobile corner keeps watch as occupants left the area and drove off toward Miami. The dog runs away when approached but returns to the same spot. He has eaten food left by the operator and passersby but grows emaciated. Two Mobile residents offered to adopt him but cannot lure him away.
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Miami
Fla
Whigham
Legion Forum Adopts Universal Military Training Vision
Andrews urged adoption of a Legion backed universal military training plan as the fair path to a strong armed forces and praised the Legion for enabling the peacetime draft. He warned the next war could be decided in 30 days and praised the Legion’s anti-Communist work while citing the GI Bill benefits and 52 20 clubs for veterans. The event featured Legion leaders, a Dothan band, and a barbecue and dance after dedication ceremonies.
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Andrews
Leion
U. S
America
Legionnaires
American Legion
William Terry
Camden
Alabama
Joe Dick
Montgomery
3. S. Tucker
Union Springs
J. P. Faulk, Jr
Samson
Crack American Legion Municipal Band of
Dothan
B. M. Cherry
Legion
Health care survey outlines objectives and funding questions
President Truman praised Ewing for a January health care survey that sketches broad goals and methods. The plan, including medical health and compulsory insurance, would be costly and likely financed by payroll taxes. The physicians committee suggested a 3 percent payroll tax costing about 6 billion dollars yearly.
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Truman
Ewing
Congress
Physicians
Mitchum Case Probed by County Grand Jury
Los Angeles AP reports the Dabs Another's office moves today to convene a county grand jury investigation into a marijuana smoking ring involving actor Robert Mitchum, actress Lily Leeds, dancer Vicke Evans, and Robin Ford. The four were arrested during a canyon raid. bonds set at $1,070 each as the group faces possible testimony before the panel.
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Los Angeles
Ivestiga
Rybert Mitchum
Hat
Dser
Lily Leeds
Dist
William E. Simpson
Cottermittee
Simpson
Mitchum
Miss Leeds
Eary
Vicke Evans
Robin Ford
Dove Schary
Publc
Schary
RKO Studio
Dorothy Mitchum
Las Vegas
Nev
Jimmie
Cris
Holywood
Selznick Studio
Jerry Glesler
France Faces Rising Tensions as Walkouts Expand
The clash between Communists and De Gaulle followers grows as 24 hour strikes spread across France. Miners at Carmaux, rail workers at La Roche Migennes, and builders at Dijon join the day long stoppages. In Paris, CGT leaders, the non Communist union, and the Christian Labor Federation meet to press for uniform wage hikes of about 33 percent.
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de Gaulle
France
Carmiaux
la Roche Migennes
Dijon
Schuman
General Labor Confederation
CGT
Workers Force
Christian Labor Federation
hreet+ing
Paris
County roads lack coordination cited by jury
The fault rests with lack of coordination among county departments responsible for road construction and upkeep, an improvement noted since July 1 this year, with hope for continued progress. The court house grounds project praised. county bonds deemed satisfactory. county funds total 105,484.44 as of September 1. Maintenance supervisor and warehouse clerk recommended for bond. Warehouse and machine shop in fair shape. urges general clean up and revisions in beer bookkeeping. Inventories should be produced and shared with the board of revenue at regular intervals.
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Board of Revenue
British air defense test reports massive bomber fleet
The six part exercise in Britain included hundreds of heavy and medium bombers and jet fighters. Mock air battles occurred over the Thames Estuary and other areas as the bombers approached from the sea in simulated raids. The raids were routed to avoid radar by flying over the lowlands before turning toward target zones.
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Britain
Thames Esturay
Pfc. Hubert Johnson Funeral in Geneva
Special telegrams report funeral services for Pfc. Hubert P. Johnson of Caryville Florida to be held at 2 39 pm in Geneva. Johnson was killed in Germany and his body arrives Thursday morning. The service takes place at New Hope Church with Rev. Lee Mixes officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Pittman Funeral Home handles arrangements. He leaves a daughter Ruth Johnson and several aunts and uncles.
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Prc
Geneva
Pusu
Todag
Hubert P. Johmnesn
Caryville
Fla
Johnson
Germany
New Mope Church
Lee
Pittme
Apter
Ruth Johnson
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Kierse in Geneva
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Annie Kierse eighty seven who died in New Orleans after a short illness. The service was at Pittman Funeral Home with Rev Jo Bekkering and Rev R M Holman officiating. Burial in Geneva city cemetery. Survived by son Gus.
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Annie Kierse
Geneva
New Orleans
Pittman
Jo Bekkering
R. M.holman
Buria
Geneva City
Martha Creech Dies After Short Illness at Mount Carmel
Martha Creech sixty eight died at her Mount Carmel residence after a brief illness. Funeral held Monday at Fairview Church with Rev James F Powell officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by daughter Mrs Ida Harris of Geneva and five sons A D Ladis Ervin Gus of Samson and Jack of Hartford, two brothers Gus Farris and Jack Phillips of Geneva.
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Martha Creech
Geneva
Mount Carmel
Fairview Church
James F. Powell
Pittman Funeral Home
Mrs Mary Barker Geneva obituary notices 92 died at home
Mrs Mary Barker ninety two died at her Geneva residence after a two week illness. Funeral services were held at New Prospect church with Rev Eugene Johnson presiding and burial followed in the church cemetery. Pittman Funeral Home handled arrangements. She is survived by son J A Barker of Geneva, sister Margaret Barres of Milton Florida, sixteen grandchildren, thirty six great grandchildren and thirteen great great grandchildren.
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Geneva
Mary Barker
New Prospect Church
Eugene Johnson
Church
Pittman
New Pay Scale Set For State Employes
The State Personnel Board approved the 1948-49 pay plan for state employees. Director Charles W. Terry said salary ranges are practically unchanged with minor shifts in lower income brackets. The scale goes to Gov. James E. Folsom for approval, likely next week, and would take effect Oct. 1 at the start of Alabama’s fiscal year if approved.
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Montgomery
State Personnel Board
Charles W. Terry
James E. Folsom
Terry
Alabama
Folsom
Peanut Festival Banquet Tonight at Houston Hotel
Reminder to Wiregrass cities to send a representative to the peanut festival banquet at the Houston Hotel tonight. The event opens with a cocktail party at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:30, and a speech by William F. Seals, president of the National Peanut Council. About 100 visitors from Alabama, Florida and Georgia are expected. leaders say much will be accomplished.
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Houson Hotel
William F. Seals
National Peanut Council
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
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