Fear of Attack Aims to Topple Greek Government
In Greece martial law was declared as EAM leaders warned they would resist the present government rather than accept the plebiscite results restoring monarchy. Reports cite fear of invasion from the north and rumors fueling unrest as Greeks and Yugoslavs seek stability despite a turbulent regional crisis.
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Ate
Giop Vetehan
Greece
EAM Anifue
EAM
Igdeon
Demetrios Bes
George VI
Stylianos Gonatag
Attica
Poliees
Attat
Yugosav
Pom Athens
Coronel' Pentzopoulos
Fataff
Salonika
Ghergheli
U S Starts Building Atomic Age Navy To Insure Mastery
The United States, racing to maintain naval supremacy, begins converting the battleships Kentucky and Hawaii into guided missile warships. The move signals the end of the rifled gun era and points to a future of rocket and atom powered capabilities, while propulsion plants remain conventional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felton C. Fay
Washington
E. L. Cochrane
Navy
Bureau of Ships
Dan
Naval
British Airliner Crash Kills 3
A four engined BSAA plane crashed after takeoff from Bathhurst North Africa for Natal Brazil, killing 25. Only one survivor, Mrs De Gattegne, seriously injured. It was the fifth major transport crash this week. total deaths 95. Plane reportedly sank near sea after explosion.
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London
Barthhurst
North Africa
Natal
Brazil
de Gattegne
York
Lisbon
Héplite
United States
Europe
Africa
Central America
Elko
Nev
Air France
Ijelland
Lé Bourget Field
Paris
Expresso Acteo
BSAA
Bathhurst
Cape Verde
Green Light Given Veterans For Homes
Georgetown South Carolina city council has approved home construction for veterans while revoking all existing building permits. Only future permits will be issued to veterans, marking a drastic shift in local housing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
S. C
Miss California Wins 1948 Miss America Crown
In Atlanta, 21 year old Marily Buford wore the ribbon as Miss California and captured the Miss America title for 1948. runner ups included Miss Arkansas Beck McCsss in second place followed by Jane Miller Miss Atlanta Marguerite Eileen McClelland Miss Louisiana and Armelia Carol Ohniart Miss Utah.
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Atlantaomy
N. J
Marily Buford
California
Rebecca Dann
Beck' McCsss
Arkansas
Ier
Janey Miller
Atlanta
Marguerite Eileen McClelland
Louisiana
Armelia Carol Ohniart
Utah
Wiregrass men set to represent region in upcoming Toots feature
The Dothan Eagle begins a series by Net C Faulk spotlighting Henry County figures bound for Montgomery. The first profile examines Knight, one of two local representatives, outlining what lawmakers plan for Wiregrass constituents.
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Dothan Eagle Today
Net C Faulk
Montgom
Knight
Henry County
Faulk
Resu Today
Yeggs Foiled In Jewelry Store Burglary Attempt
Timely employee alert foiled an effort to burglarize Bauman Jewelry on Hol N Foster street Friday night. Police and investigators said the burglars used an electric drill to loosen bricks and entered through the New Era Beauty Shop wall, but fled when a hidden floor blocked access to the jewelry area. Proprietor Ted Bauman reported nothing missing after the late return of staff who alerted police within minutes.
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Bauman
Hol N. Foster Street
Dothen
Tate
New Era Beauty Shop
Eddie B Kelley
City Police Department
Joseph T. Burton
Department of Public Safety
Ted Bauman
One Ticket To Suffice in November Election
Probate Judge Saxon F Poyner ruled that voters in the November general election may cast a single straight ticket for all Democratic candidates nominated in the May and June primaries and the special senatorial primary. The senatorial race will be technically separate but both will be conducted as one election with only one certificate of results.
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Saxon FP. Poyner
Telet
Poyner
Five Defendants Demur In Vote Fraud Indictments
Five of seven Houston County defendants accused by a county grand jury of pre election irregularities filed demurrers challenging indictments as misdrafted and aimed at influencing votes without naming the specific election. Hearings have been held by Circuit Judge D C Halstead with decisions pending for the week of Sept 16.
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Houston County
D. C. Halstead
Swinton Cropins
Ed Cameron
Ralph Cameron
Carl B. Burkett
Anton Merritt
Alvin W. Gwaltney
Houston Court
Christine Griffin
Houston County Board of Registrars
Malstead
Outlining Public Hospital Plan At Dothan Meeting
Dr. B F Avatin outlined two new bills enabling Alabama counties to build public hospitals. A regional center could serve Houston and six nearby counties with a Federal share of one third and state funding of the remaining two thirds, though no appropriation has been made yet.
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Dhan
Dothan
Houston
Citizens
B. F. Avatin
Alabama
State Medical Association
Bethawix
United States
Austin
Truman Postpones Deep Sea Atom Test
President Truman indefinitely postponed the planned deep underwater atomic test, stating only that near-term considerations and the growing trove of nuclear data made the test unnecessary now. Officials noted the decision is not a cancellation and that advisers still weigh future needs.
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Truman
Washington
White House
Bixin! Lagoon
Pacific
Discharged Officers Claim Politics Behind Ouster
Two veteran Dothan policemen say Chief Craughan ousted them for political reasons after being labeled inefficient for disrupting a small time gambling ring. West Herring and J Strickland allege commissioners Clyde Cot and others opposed their stance on the City Manager plan and directed opposition to it. A third officer, ex Captain John Hilson, did not join the statement. Page 7 continues.
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Dothan
J. B. Craughan
Avid
Eagie
Drayhon
Clyde Cot
John Ex
CHL
Deuaghon
Uneis
Chiet Braughon
West Herring
J. Strickland
Attemat
Jobhn Hilson
Herring
Sin'l Hilson
Stricksend
Galire
Strickland
Bold Ozark burglars burglarize drug store near police station
Ozark residents report a bold burglary at Brown's Pharmacy opposite the police station. Entry was gained through the bar and the prescription room was ransacked for narcotics valued around 100 dollars. Police noted faint fingerprint evidence but nothing else was stolen. A string of petty break ins in Ozark is linked to the incident.
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Ozark
Brown
Discharged policemen issue statement on dismissal
A group of former Dothan Police officers protest lack of city explanation for their removals. They describe reporting irregularities on a betting game, then claim actions led to burglaries focus and early arrests in August, urging public scrutiny of the case and officials’ handling.
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Diarmissal
Dothan
Weereing
Swickland
Draughon
Jay
Balita Cane
McMinn County Unemployment Pay Withheld Amid City Turmoil
In Athens Alabama McMinn County faces financial strain as city officials confront resignations of Mayor Paul Walker and aldermen. An exGI organization is linked to threats while veterans claim no involvement. State unemployment policy shifts to require active job search proof for benefits starting Monday.
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McMinn County
Athens
Henry
Mmemboy
Exgir
Herman Lee Morea
Teff Wit
Paul Walker
Rigas
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Ativilly
M Wanhington
Arthur W. Moley
Direelor
Bureau of Employmient Security
Antarax L
Albena
Basrd
Mabanw Department of Industrial Relations
U.S
Frank Broakway
Labor Union Threat Triggers Wider National Strike Wave
A sweeping labor mobilization spreads inland from key seaports as unions threaten a general strike. Seafarers International Union leader Paul Hall urges joint action, while AFL CIO leaders offer cautious comment amid possible government troop plans. Inland freight disruptions strain railroads and freight car shortages compound grain movement as New York harbor walkouts deepen port turmoil.
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America
APG
AFL
Wiliam Green
CIO
Philip Murray
Paul Hall
New York
Seafarers International Union
Finka
Taft
Murray
Chicago
Green
Elylke
Washington
H. LaGuarnin
News
York
Europe
Aaa
Meinbeen
Shr
Ravore Union Ofithe Pacific
Association of American Railroads
Kase
Goring
Myer
New Jerney
Virginia
Marghind
Worliness
New York Harbor
Capa
Willan Bradley
Lacota United Tdniahoremen’s Allsteration
AFD
AFI
Tage
New Yor City
The
Tynian
Asi
William O'Dwyer
School Bells Call Dothan Youth Again
In downtown Dothan students queued for school supplies on registration day ahead of tomorrow’s term. Jimmy Grant of Dotson voiced mixed feelings about returning to class yet looked forward to seeing friends while others, like Betty Eddins, welcomed a new year, eager for spelling and study. David Suggs, entering seventh grade, enjoyed summer activities but prefers math and reading in school. The piece notes varied sentiments among local youths about resuming classes.
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Morneng
Jimmy
Young Junior High School
Berry Jane Eddins
Daughver
J. B. Bule
Betty
Young Junior High
Sim
David Suggs
E. D. Suggs
Dothan
Beta
David
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Atlantic City
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