Sacred Harp events and local notices in Wiregrass region
Sacred Harp singing conven tion set for Dudley Baptist Church near Malone and a monthly Sacred Harp service at the Houston County courthouse are announced by J M Mathews and W C Lisenby. County appointments include Leeander Taylor for Henry precinct constable and Helen Grace notary for Dale County. Dothan police report Tack Taylor charged with driving without a license after a collision on Exat Main and Third. John Richard Brown identified as the other driver. Firemen responded to a residence fire on Rehobeth Road, with minor damage and prompt neighbor action.
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Dudley Baptist Church
Malone
J. M. Mathews
Llgirmas
Sacred Harp Singers
Wiregrass
Houston County
W. C. Lisenby
Lisenby
Leeander Taylor
Newville
Folsom
Anen
Henry County
Sybil Pool
Helen Grace
Dale County
Dothan
Tack Taylor
Taylor
Exat Main Street
Third Avenue
John Richard Brown
Rehobeth
Harvis
Floyd Hartis
Mrs Roosevelt Denounces Soviet Rights Abuses at Sorbonne
Paris AP Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt blasted the Soviet bloc for suppressing human rights at home and meddling abroad. She urged the United Nations to resist compromising on human freedom, calling it the decisive battle in history. She chairs the U N Human Rights Commission and favors a proposed universal declaration.
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Paris
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Russia
United Nations
Sorbonne
Roosevelt
Uy N Human Rights Commission
General Assembly
City Commission to vote on project financing plan
Interlidt Council President Jimmie Deen intends to submit financing details for citizens to vote on. A petition bearing two tons of names pressed the commission to address a Neith College Street noise concern, with John Dove confirming cooperation on reducing disturbance. The meeting adjourned as Satin Ayres plans to step down, and officials prepare to meet at city hall tomorrow morning. Prolific mice study notes a vast potential descendant count under control, while Dothan police recover a stolen car in Panama City and assess damage.
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Interelidt Council
Jimmie Deen
Neith Collgge
John Dove
Satin Ayres
Stepaaz
Ntl
Marian Dhat
Ay Temainng Eotyra-Sken Busneay
Ageia
Mornis
Education officials clash over anti Communism drive
Witnesses described tensions as Ewing defended not questioning loyalties while accusing officials like Hutchinson of pushing anti communism in schools. Thurston, loyal yet naive, faced statements meant to root out communists abroad and at home. Ewing claimed mobilizing teachers and students to ferret out communists, and said FBI would back any mobilization. He recalled seeking Truman’s approval to replace Studebaker and discussed reorganizing the FSA education office roles for economy and efficiency.
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Acamis
Anylope
Ewing
Trembling Ager
Aes
Studensher
Witnerss
Emil Hutchinson
Edstion W
John Thurstss
Assis Federal Security Adm Studebaker
Esti
Thurston
Tulchinson
Sunlenaker
Ines
Vulchinson
Ewing Shia
FBI
Truman
Studebaker
Swing
FSA
Ita
Germany political realignment and Berlin crisis debate
A lengthy dispatch outlines postwar Germany’s demand for a democratic role in Europe and its internal reeducation, while UN Security Council talks on Berlin heat up. Cadogan and Western powers weigh interim provisions under the UN charter to resolve the blockade, with veto dynamics and Soviet actions shaping anticipated decisions.
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Ehs
Germany
Natons
Democratis
Europe
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Marshall
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Regin
iForenst
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Boriiti
Whch
United Nationa
Alexander Cadogan
Brilim
Senenbey
Security Council
Bera
Mewamen
Cadogan
Berlin
Pier Goven
Security Council Fe
Amengcan
Frenehy
Afleimls
Sovies
United States
Batam
France
Rusia
Angante Sover Cetner
Come
Livestock market notes from Montgomery Union Stockyards
Federal State Market News Service reports slow trade at Montgomery Union Stockyard. Cattle receipts about 1,000 with light backlogs. baby beef steers and heifers priced 24.00-28.00, medium 20.00-24.50, common to 17.00. Calves and slaughter calves weak to 50 lower. vealers steady to slightly up. Hogs mixed with barrows and gilts 19.00-27.00. pigs 18.00-22.90. sows 18.00-19.50. slaughter ranges 18.00-22.90 for 90-340 lb pigs.
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Montgomery (Ap
Union Stockyarday
Marcel
Midacanion
Gom
Star
Berlin Currency Crisis Splits City Government
Fragmented Berlin struggles as the Soviet and Western zones clash over a currency reform. Workers face partial pay in East marks while remnant wages in West marks create tensions. Moscow retaliation accompanies a move to abolish Berlin’s mixed currency system, prompting government splits and street unrest.
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Berlinat
Cme
Hall
Westertt
Berlin
Plight of Ulysses Under Draft Law Misread
The king's messenger and Ulysses figure in a puzzling wartime draft dispute. Ulysses faced potential five years in prison or a $10,000 fine for actions interpreted as a violation of the Selective Service rules. The piece notes social tension and government enforcement during conscription era.
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Ulysses
T Mart
Ulysse
Ulessee
Nat Tike
Yaplahon
Selective Service
Hart
Cain Geneva H OG Cain dies. funeral held
H OG Cain died at his home Thursday with funeral services led by Rev R M Holmes at the Geneva church. Burial was in the city cemetery. He is survived by his widow Martha, five sons Otis Ferrell and A B Cain of Geneva Melvin E Cain and Pastor Cain of Panama City, a daughter Kathleen Broom of Montgomery and a daughter in law Mrs Joseph Windham of Ele.
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Cain
Geneva
Geneva 1
H. OG. Cain
R. M. Holmes
City
Cornell Faces Deadlock Over General Assembly Decision
In the General Assembly debate, a two thirds majority is needed to pass an important measure, with Cornell urging a strategic move on the floor as partisan lines sharpen. The stalled process hints at a tense voting sequence and potential shifts in policy.
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Cornell
General Assembly
Assembly
Truman Campaign Tour Quotes and 1948 Context
The report cites President Truman railing against Communist influence and urging unity among ordinary folks to oppose big business, as Wallace, Barkley, and Thurmond figures loom in the 1948 race. Truman hails strong national growth while criticizing Republicanism, with Barkley urging loyalty to the Democratic partnership in the South against the States Rights challenge. The text blends campaign rhetoric from Sherman Texas rallies and Asheville North Carolina moments amid a tense postwar political climate.
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Thewey
Seattle
America
Dewey
Essay Valley Authority
United Nations
Dallas
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Truman
Texas
Alben Barkley
Asheville
N. C
South
Barkley
States Rights Party
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Washington
Sherman Tex
Taber
E. Ehaurrsan
House Appropriations Committee
Sgié
Amendment proposal tests electoral oath controversy
Number 13 snudge supporter proposed an amendment to drop the electoral oath requirement and allow electors to vote freely per conscience. If the Senate passes the bill Wednesday it moves to the House for immediate action by Friday. Meanwhile the Senate adopted a resolution honoring late Senator WF Darby Sr of the 16th district for Martha Ann. The House focused on a resolution commemorating the death of Rep J H Wall of Treurlen County who died Monday afternoon.
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Snudge
Senate
WF. Darby
House
J H. Wall
Treurlen County
Monkey Baffles Long Beach Neighbors All Day
Jocko the 15 pound monkey caused chaos across Norty Long Beach in a daylong spree. The animal leaped between homes, damaged items, and stole grapes from a girl before eluding capture for about 10 hours. An old man finally coaxed Jocko away, leaving police puzzled and Brasher relieved.
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Long Beach
Callf
Jocko the Monkey
Jocko
Norty Long Beach
Dick Cowan
Cowans
William Bryant
Robert Brasher
Brasher
Jane
Ambassador Smith Sees Crises Around Russia Visit
The Soviet policy era is discussed as time not on the Soviet side and capitalist nations potentially collapsing on their own. Reporters press Ambassador Smith after a Truman meeting asking about wartime relations with Russia. he notes they are in a critical condition and plans to return to Moscow within a week or ten days.
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Schaigeater
Russia
Truman
Smith
Ft Aheilee
Abe
Warrington
Moscow
Adams Named as Central Figure in Soviet Espionage Case
The committee identifies Arthur Alexandrovich Adams as a key figure in a Soviet espionage network during World War II. Adams reportedly returned to Russia after active spying on atomic development, while officials note groups of Russian diplomats infiltrated the U S to gather data. The probe acknowledges wartime prosecutions were avoided to protect bomb secrecy, calling three years of inaction a dereliction of duty.
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Thomas
Arthur Alexandrovich Adams
Adaims
Soviet Union
Sand Butat
Nixon
Parking Meters Pay Civ 300 A Week
The City of Dothan earns about $300 weekly from recently installed meters. Commissioner Jum Bren nan stated the installation cost is paid and until paid off the city and the machine maker share proceeds 50-50. About 385 meters cost roughly $27,000 and will be fully paid in under two years at current revenue.
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Dothan
Jum Brennan
New Orleans Cotton Prices Rise On Trade Buying
New Orleans cotton futures moved higher as trade buying and short covering supported activity. At 11:49 am prices showed gains of 80 cents to 8 cents a bale with nearby months posting higher quotes across the board.
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New Orleans
NEW York Cotton New York
Scout Council Plans War Finance Campaign Kickoff
Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council finance chairmen in eight districts are arranging committees for a campaign beginning with a meeting October 4 at 7 p.m. in Enterprise. Hunter of Eufaula leads the finance committee. The drive runs November 1 to 13 with a goal of $20 for the entire council.
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Alabama
Boy Sco Council
Hunter
Eufaula
Cirman
Council Finance
Enterprise
Dog’s head butterfly likeness noted in wing eye spots
An entomology note describes the dog’s head butterfly with eye spots on its front wings resembling a dog’s head. The pattern emphasizes the head-like marking and the strategic placement of eye spots for mimicry.
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