Fiorello LaGuardia Dies at 61 After Cancer Battle
Fiorello H. LaGuardia, three time mayor of New York and former UNNRA director, died at 7:22 am in Riverdale after a pancretic cancer. He leaves wife Mane and adopted children Jean and Enric, with mourners in the Bronx paying respects. The city recalls his courage, honesty and distinctive public life.
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Tharp Denied Bail In Shooting Case
James Morrix Tharp was denied bail at no preliminary hearing by Mourton County Inferim Court on a first degree murder charge for the shotgun killing of Joseph Powell Hall. Judge Theodore Jackson ordered remand to jail without bond pending Grand Jury action. Tharp claimed Hall chased him with a car and advanced with a knife prior to the shooting.
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Mourton County Inferim
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Cottonwood
Attorney General Struggles to Clarify Dothan Election Laws
Confusion continues as Attorney General cannot complete a study to unify primary and general election laws for Dothan’s city commission system. Senator W. G. Hardwick notes the task would require reconciling state and local provisions, risking delay to a proposed 1949 session bill.
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Beauty Queens Selected for Dothan Festival Pageant
Beauty queen hopefuls from Ashford and nearby areas prepare for the national peanut festival pageant in Dothan October 3 4 with Miss Mire Ashford Nowell named as a contestant. Judges Dan Holtix Roy Jones and Mrs Bill Warmack selected her in a city Tons club promoted contest.
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Dothan
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Bert Davis
Cripiey
Fla
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Gia
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Tons Club
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Roy Jones
Bill Warmack
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Misa Nowell
Fxotyn Teawith
Ashidud Ronte
Brunetic
Harry Andersen
Marianna
Panama City
James Folsom
George Andrews
Bret
Hecaite
Anderson
Andreny
Joseph Hagshy
Me Burnett
Teachers to Cash Higher Pay as Payroll Plans Form
Teachers in city and county schools will see pay hikes in October with exact amounts pending board decisions. County Superintendent Solomon Baxter set a September 26 budget meeting to finalize salaries, while city officials await the city board meeting for a concrete schedule.
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Solomon Baxter
Inet Reat
Baxter
Houston County
Bruce Flurry
Bath
Eagle Announces Second Annual Sportsmanship Award
The Eagle unveils its second annual sportsmanship award for high school football, recognizing individuals and groups that exemplify fair play. Details appear on the sports page by Reuben Herring.
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Balfar
City Recreation and Athletic Association Seeks Members
The Do than Athletic and Recreation Association invites memberships from all residents. Four age classes junior senior femoral and carina are sought with a goal of 1000 members. Dues range 50 cents to five dollars. Clyde Lovern and Harry Penmanest lead the drive for a year round sports program for Do than youth. Contact the director for information.
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Midland City Negro Killed On Highway
John Henry McKinney of Mysterd City was killed when struck by a car driven by Dan Andrews of Cottondale Florida. Coroner Tom Gott ruled the accident unavoidable and exonerated Andrews of blame.
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Cottondale
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Tom Gott
Ozurk
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County To Vote On School Levy
County residents head to the polls Thursday to decide on a four mill tax for maintenance and support of schools. Probate Judge Albert Logue predicted annual revenue of about sixteen thousand dollars for the county's schools and noted the measure's renewal authority comes from state legislation. If approved, the levy would continue for 28 years unless renewed, with the election seen as crucial to local finances.
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Logan Sant
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Wiregrass Counties Plan Cancer Fight Meeting Tuesday
Wiregrass counties will convene in Dothan on Tuesday to map a regional cancer fight program for next year. Attendees include representatives from Henry, Coffey, Geneva, Coffee, Pike, and Houston counties along with local officials and health advocates.
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Pice
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Soviey
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County Waives Costs For Jailed Juveniles
County officials approve waiving costs for juvenile detentions. Board actions include funding decisions, deputy policy changes, and an agreement for county juvenile services. The minutes note a contract awarded for variety and recurrence placed at a court meeting yesterday.
Hurricane Toll on Mississippi Coast Shifts to Death Counts
The New Orleans AP report details rising tolls from the eastern Gulf Coast hurricane. Biloxi Gulfport area bodies recovered while Coast Guard searches for about 160 fishermen. Officials warn numbers may rise as survivors and missing persons are accounted for across Pass Christian and nearby towns.
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Dead Man on Train Proves Alive in Police Report
Police investigate after a man reported dead in a freight car near Atlantic Coast is found alive. Officers say a call described a corpse tied to a car, but upon arrival they found Robert C. Brown, thirty something, asleep in the car and released him.
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Othneck
Robebert C. Broan
Airliner Belly Lands In Vancouver Harbor Standoff
An airliner belly landed with all passengers unharmed after a chaotic emergency near a coastal city. Doctors examined passengers and crew with no serious injuries reported as officials investigated the incident and the plane remained on a runway.
British Default Fears Rise In Reich and Allies
A chaotic dispatch outlines fears of a potential British default affecting the Reich and global markets. It notes congressional figures, military considerations, and economic strain shaping policy responses as nations monitor the crisis.
Tractor Gas Bill Compromise Stirs Alabama Senate Deadlock
Alabama Senate nears a compromise on farm gas aid as debates intensify. factions clash over funding, potential refunds, and parliamentary tactics. Report notes pressure to reach a vote amid partisan splits and procedural maneuvering. The piece references page three for details.
Black Woman Charged With Grand Larceny
A Black woman faced a grand larceny count in Gretna court after alleged theft from a residence. The report notes unclear details but references another person and a rented property, with charges tied to a 4 thud of finished watch and concealment.
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Gretna
Fannie
Puli
Winaton Cook
Vast Arena of Destruction After Gulf Coast Hurricane
Widespread devastation and flooding along the Mississippi Gulf Coast left hundreds stranded as waters rose after the hurricane. Rescue teams fought intermittent rain squalls while planeloads of relief workers observed widespread ruin across dozens of communities and miles of coastline.
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