Rangers hunt killer of district attorney in Borger
Texas Rangers joined a pursuit in Borger to capture the slayer of District Attorney John A. Holmes who was shot in his driveway last night. Authorities offered no motive. Holmes was set to prosecute October cases involving Whitney Walker Ed Bailey and Hugh Walker charged with murder of two peace officers.
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Texas
Texas Rangers
Pusees
John A. Holmes
Whitney Walker
Ed Bailey
Hugh Walker
Jacksonville Dodges Girls Dress Rulings
Jacksonville school authorities abandoned active dress control for girls this fall stating it is up to mothers to decide if their daughters are attractive. In the prior spring sun back dresses had caused upheaval culminating in the dismissal of several flappers from school.
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Jacksonville
B. Rutherford
Legion Meet Well Attended at New Clubhouse
About 50 members of the American Legion gathered last night for the first meeting in the new clubhouse. The Dethan post in District Four is said to be the only post with a club house. Oscar Lewis chaired the trustees, with Hubert Farmer Tom Buntin Myer Blumberg and OB Johnson named.
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Dethan
Anna Howel Jordan
Rational Soldier's Home
Johnson City
Tenn
of Post
Oscar Lewis
Hubert Farmer
Tom Buntin
Myer Blumberg
O B. Johnson
Disarmament Confab Set for December
Washington reports progress toward a general naval disarmament conference in early December aiming for a framework of equality. Britain and the United States foresee a talk with Japan, France, and Italy, while the United States is invited as a permanent member of the world court in Geneva negotiations.
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France
Italy
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Confederate Vet Bead Atlanta Death of Gen Wiliam A. Wricht
Confederate veteran and former controller of the Central of Georgia Railway died last night in Atlanta. Gen William A. Wright, a veteran of the Confederacy, was 67. He served in the war and long resided in Georgia.
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Wiliam A. Wricht
Central of
Weather Update for Alabama Fair Tonight and Sunday
Generally fair weather continues across Alabama with cooler air settling tonight especially in the northern portions. The outlook calls for pleasant conditions through Sunday with light winds and no precipitation expected.
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Alabama
Graves Rejects Plan for Gas Lines Into State
Alabama Governor Graves declines to approve Southern Natural Gas Co plan to lay pipes into Alabama. The company announced it would seek legal action to halt operations until U S utilities laws are followed. An Alabama Utilities Co subsidiary said facilities would commence in January in Anniston.
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Dothan High varsity dominates in practice game 20-9
Dothan High School football practice game yesterday afternoon ended 20 to 9 with Team A defeating Team B through four 10 minute periods. Kirkland Tindell Williams Boozer led the varsity line while Thrawn Hanahan paced offense. Brown and Han nahan scored, injuries sidelined Kirkland and Clark early.
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Lexces
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Harrison
Baroness Washington Celebrates 85th Birthday in Bavaria
Baroness Washington, widow of Baron Karl Theodor von Washington, marked her 85th birthday at Notzing in upper Bavaria. She heads the James family line, traced from England to Germany in the 18th century, and has ties to Bavarian nobility including marriages to Baron Lochner von Huettenbach.
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Marie von Washington
Karl Theoder von Washing
Natzing
Lochner von Kly Rose
Ml. Huettenbach
Ante Hare
Karl Theodor
Ren
First Eneelish Student Wins U S Scholarship
A student identified as the first Eneelish recipient to win a U S scholarship will study at an American university this fall. After a year at Princeton supported by the Bright foundation, the student plans to enter college abroad, as the foundation awards similar grants to four American boys studying overseas this year.
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Haspon
UL Vivian
Pawline Wehgealhoy
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Adi
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He Maces
Throox Bright Foundation
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World Friendship Fund
Riots in New York Lead to 40 Arrests in 20 Hours
Police faced a volatile night as clashes involved about 2,000 participants including Whites and Negroes. A Negro communist candidate's rally sparked disturbances, with arrests recorded across multiple incidents near Brook Inn and the Mesian consulate.
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Double Egg Found By Route Two Farmer In Columbia Area
Route two farmer WG Odum reports a two yolk style egg found on his farm five miles from Columbia. The egg contained two well formed shells with an outer large shell and a much smaller inner shell inside. Odum had never seen such a freak egg before and could not identify the laying hen.
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Ammonia Fumes Overpower Hotel Workers in Birmingham
Eleven people were overcome by ammonia fumes after a high pressure valve burst in a refrigeration system at the New Thomas Jefferson Hotel in Birmingham. One victim, Mrs. Gertrude Holryd, remained hospitalized as of today. The release occurred in a basement and traveled up the elevator shaft to other floors.
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Thomas Jefferson Hotel
Gertrude Holryd
Army training planes to be lighter type adopted
An air force trainer plane for basic Army aviator training has been adopted at Brooks and Randolph fields. The lighter model will replace the heavier QR type in army flight schools, aiming to aid initial training and efficiency.
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Tex
Brooks and
Map Beds Herre
Fie Herty
Pedestrian Protection Plan Sparks Citywide Debate
A New York traffic safety proposal aims to shield pedestrians with protected lanes and slower speeds. Critics allege it shifts risk to drivers and may impede neighborhood access, while supporters urge safer streets and reduced casualties.
Two Prisoners Attempt Escape at Kilby Prison Yard
Kilby Prison reports a daring escape attempt by two inmates Alsramn Westbrook and Tom Barnes. They gained access to ladders and breached the yard wall with a high voltage wire trap. guards replied with gunfire injuring Barnes while Westbrook fled before capture.
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R.A. Burns
Kilby
State Convict Department
Alsramn Westbrook
Marion County
Tom Barnes
Etowah County
Hares
Barnes
Westbrook
Wreck Victim In Grave Condition After Crosby Crash
Crosby resident Blanchard was badly injured when the cotton wagon he rode toppled Friday night. He remained unconscious at the scene with several serious injuries reported as authorities investigated the wreck and its cause in Gravensbury Alabama.
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Crosby
Curb Market Sales Report With Irregular Figures
Fragmented note reports curb market sales totaling an amount and mentions percentages and values. Details are unclear and names or places are not discernible. The text resembles a transactional ledger fragment with illegible vendors and items.
Presbyterian Evangelistic Services Planned in October
The Presbyterian Church will host evangelistic services from October 6 to 16 with Wade Salth of Richmond, Vee delivering the sermons. Pr Smith, renowned Bible teacher and author of Little Jet, is praised as a notable southern educator and cartoonist for the Sunday School Times.
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Sunday School Times
Damage suit decided for defendant in wreck case
A jury in the etrenite court found for defendant in the wreck case brought by 2 Po Whitaker against AL 0 Walker for 250 000 claiming a fatal collision. The trial day shifted with weather and city paving plans, and the verdict may affect how the city collects on these debts.
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A. 0. Walker
2 Po Whaitaker
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Walker
Paige
California Organizes Mobile Road Patrol
Sacramento announces a program to mobilize police road patrols across counties. The initiative aims to improve traffic safety and rapid response, with funding and coordination details provided by state transportation and public safety officials.
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California
4-H Leadership Meeting To Be Held Here Soon
The first leadership meeting of 4-H clubs in the county will be held in Dothan on September 25. Leaders from nine county groups will attend and discuss the year's program. Nell Pickens of Auburn will chair the session as county home demonstration officials aim to spotlight every phase of home development.
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Dothan
WG. Pruett
Mise Nell Pickens
Auburn
Friday the 13th wedding licenses issued in Houston County
Two couples dated on Friday the 13th received marriage licenses at the Houston County probate office. One couple was married by the probate judge. details on the second couple remain unclear. Coreen W. Pies and Lillie Monard of Pleadiaios are listed among the license holders.
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Luther Seay
Mae McAllister
Houston County
Coreen W. Pies
Lillie Monard
Pleadiaios
Miami Air Show Bids For Latin Americans
The Miami event outlines entries from Latin American aviation groups and exhibitors. Officials indicate broad international participation with plans for demonstrations and aviation displays at MPD OME in Florida.
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Mov ers to Vealgg Boge Tennessee a... (truncated)
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Fete MN Teonntyle Aetriataien Clues
Police infer city or badge type from scattered clues. A few suspects were traced by officers to visit a local garage or market, with steps taken to reduce the risk and calm the crowd. Saige.
Girl to Stand on Landing Gear of Plane Tomorrow
Miss Reo Flock will wing walk from a rope ladder on a landing gear as James Clayton pilot flies the Waco at Municipal Landing Field in Dothan. A large crowd is expected as she performs acrobatics and parachute talk is included. Clayton, a Columbus Georgia native with over 3000 flying hours, emphasizes safe flying and plans to carry passengers.
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Reo Flock
Dothan
James Clayton
Lcensed
Waco
Miss Flock
Clayton
Columbus
Shell to Build Bulk Petroleum Depot on East Main Street
The Shell Petroleum Corporation received a city permit for a 5000 dollar bulk depot for storage and distribution of petroleum products on East Main Street near the Bay Line depot. City officials were unavailable for comment, and no company representative could be located. Plans indicate Dothan may serve as a regional distributing center for the district.
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Shell Petroleum Corporation
East Main Street
Ail
Dothan
Chicago Society Girl Weds Poem and Dance
Chicago society girl Martha Wickwire pursues a novel art called poem dancing. The dancer interprets poetry through pantomime, guided by Elia Durand Mower's idea. A noted piece is Some Quatrain from the Rubaiyat, blending verse with choreography.
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Chicago Society
Chicago
Martha Wickwire
Elia Duerand Mower
Infant Dies at Home Near Newton
An infant died at a home near Newton today. The infant is named Vel Melek, child of Mr and Mrs WL Colleyrattle af Newton. Funeral plans were to be held at Pines Grove cemetery with arrangements by Hewton Piners.
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Soree Lrotter
George
Mack
Akother
Sulad
Ruth
Helen
Kate
New Infertent
Pines Grove Cemetery
Cotton Market Steady As Prices Edge Up Slightly
New York reports on September 14 1947 show the cotton futures market closing steady with a small gain of about a quarter to a half point. The spot market remained quiet with limited activity across key regions.
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