Frank McCraney Wins Top Honor at Parker Show
Frank McCraney captured the top prize at the Parker Show, taking the grand champion cup in the division for Geepdial aritries. In a lengthy competition, Doyle Bet and Eliott tied for second with notable 4H Club entries from Houston, Henry, and Dale counties earning multiple places. Prizes highlighted Group 1 and Group 4 divisions with numerous 4H Club participants and named sponsors and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCraney
Parker
Honey Caualy
Woo Grind
Vhampire Owl Reserve
Thtrapionels Ak
Wirrgrasa
Tver Sing
Sole Toda
Culumbia
Doyle Bet
Bae
Ite Rexeewe
Firemen Trace Million-Lint Storage Fire Cause
Disjointed report cites firemen attributing a million in lint storage blaze to an explosion in a cotton storage facility. Names and places are garbled, but references to Southeastern Cotton Storage, BEV Points, and a Fe Seoteasternt Compress site appear, with mentions of warehouse fires, damages, and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Hartoint
Southeastern
Traci
Ada Seid
Ogatton
Aili
BAYER
Communists Counsel Seeks Mistrial in Medina Trial
In New York, defense counsel for the Communist defendants moved for a mistrial, alleging bias by Judge Harold R. Medina amid a week of courtroom strain. The motion cites alleged prejudicial conduct and requests reconsideration of remote proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Counas
Teday
Harold R. Medina
Medina
Amene van
Miss Maund Chosen Geneva Cotton Maid in Pageant
Geneva residents report Miss Maund of Samson Alabama was named Geneva County Cotton Maid after unanimous judging by three judges. The event, part of the county fair festival, featured contestants from Geneva and nearby areas with Miss Maund now advancing toward state and national contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Maund
Geneva
Siatt
Peanelta
Wile
Mit
Thiy
Shea Peti Mittin
Charles Maund
Samson
Te Eintvangity
Alibama
Maetidd
Torquelyn Agqi
Margaret Iotlind
Galton
Wingham
Anim
Memphis
Perms
National
Calton Guo
Mulience
Vgienova
Ges
Lu Pompele
Prayut
Bethan Gotobon
Howrald
Betty Ann Snell
Public Hearing On Milk Prices Called By Gov Folsom
Gov Folsom calls a state wide public hearing on milk prices for Tuesday December 4 at the Capitol. The hearing aims to review the October 4 minutes and determine actions in the best interests of Alabama citizens against raised dairy costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Folsom
Montgomery
Alabama
Thy
Capitol
Hiv
Terve Wren
Aun
Folsom
Wittig Bove
National Democratic Commmitee
Kaasaa City
Finney
Plane to fly Lowell Thomas from New Delhi for health
An embassy plane will depart Friday for the Tibetan border to bring Lowell Thomas, the globe trotting author and news commentator who was injured in a Tibetan village last week. Reports say he suffered a broken thigh bone and fever, with no active illness detected yet by Indian Foreign Ministry inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Delrt
UW. 8
Lowell Thomas
Temple Tebetan
Thomas
New York
Indian Forugn
Ghasa
Gangtok
Ais
Fight Against Cancer Is Cited In County Report
In Houston County the American Cancer Society reports volunteers and funds support cancer clinics and transportation for patients. Local leaders note increased treatment demand, while state funding shortfalls limit access. The group promotes education to encourage early doctor visits and clinic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid
Mer. Wislddon
American Cancer Society
Alabama
Houston County
Senate Atomic Committee Pushes Faster US A-bomb Drive
Ay Mullen reports the Senate House Atomic Energy Committee held a closed meeting with Atomic Energy Commission top officials to seek speedier A bomb production and broader facilities. Senator Edwin Johnson urged replacing the commission if production lags, while Chairman McMahon pledged not to disclose meeting details and cited ongoing expansion of facilities and materials. Lilienthal attended and declined comment as officials noted steady, but contested, progress and reliance on foreign ore for independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mullen
Washington
Senate House
Meus
Russia
Atomic Energy Commission
Stn
Edwin Johnson
D-Cola
Brien McMixbon
Commission
David Lilienthal
Sachuseks
Johnson
Atag
Hi McMithon
En Plovations
US Plans Multibillion Barter to Move Cotton Surpluses
US cotton chief Vincent J. Brunke reports the United States aims to execute multibillion dollar bartering with foreign nations to reduce surpluses. Steps under way could swap hundreds of thousands of bales of cotton for strategic materials, offering 116,000 bales from last year’s crop with price around 150 dollars per bale. Debate grows over criticism and calls for multilateral trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent J. Brunke
Washington
United States
Favelzn Matkele Wittre
Dallas
Searee
D. White
Cotton
Reanomie Cooperation Astynitl
Secretary of Agricultira
White
Ata
VerXico
Sone
Tie Latern
Negro and White Injured In Jackson Accident
Two gunshots? no. Police report a late night truck auto crash on the Greenwood Bascomb road left Walter Ward 63 of Bonifay and Samuel Johnson of Donalsonville hospitalized with injuries. Colin Ward driver of the Ward vehicle and several others escaped injury. Johnson faces reckless driving charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Greenwood-Bascomb
Ernest Barnes
Acciden
Negrot
Samuel Johnson
Donalsonville
Barnes
Johnson
Walter Ward
Bonifay
Florida Highway Patrol
Ward
Colin Ward
Walter
Ata
Rail Walkout Threat Adds To Labor Woes
Nationwide coal strike fears rise as rail walkouts threaten the economy. Union and nonunion workers face tensions amid talks with United Mine Workers over pensions and safeguards. Officials warn of possible violence as crews report to familiar mines armed for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pennsylvania
CIG United Steel Workers
Detroit
CIG United Automobile Work
Pension Plain
Tne
Ford Motor Co
Washington
D. B. Robertson
Brotyzcook
Dissel
International Tongakarenbo's Association
AFL
United
Southern Goal
Bluefield
W. Way
Wele
Becaue
Southern
Marathon
CIO
Sigeiwokera
U. S. Steel
e@ Presidenial
Eto
Philip Murray
BAVR
Truman Heads West For Missouri Visit
President Truman heads to Missouri on a two day trip after defending his program as American as the soil we walk on. He boards at 7 40 p m EST to St Louis then Kansas City for events including a Masonic ceremony and a dinner honoring Willis M Boyle Jr. as new DNC chair. He will speak from notes about 10 20 p m EST and return Friday for a radio address inaugurating the Community Chest drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasrington
Truman
Missouri
St. Louis
Prand
Kansas City
Willis M. Boyle, Jr
Democratic National] Committee
Estshurshey
Boyle
Kantan
Ueead J
Grain
Washington
Mobile Woman Dies At Wheel Of Auto
A Mobile woman, 58, suddenly pulled her car to the curb on Government Street yesterday. A passerby summoned a physician who pronounced Mrs. Willie G. Becksum dead, apparently from a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Government Street
Ars
Willie G. Becksum
Churchill Denounces Attlee's Labor Party
In Parliament in London, Winston Churchill launched a three day Conservative attack on the Labour Government, denouncing it as bringing Britain to the brink of bankruptcy while vowing to force devaluation and defend the pound. He cited massive spending and asset loss, urging a change to restore economic stability and warning of a policy that harmed the nation. Concurrently Nationalist China accused the Soviet Union of backing Communist offensives in Canton, pressing UN charges against Russia and vowing a counteroffensive as troops report losses near Chihing and Namyang and attempts to recapture Amoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fap
Winston Churchill
Attec'a
Britain
Churchill
Churchil
China
Russia
United Nations
Canton
Far East
T. FP. Tslang
Soviet Union
Brnier
Tilang
Chihing
Namyang
Amoy
Konrad Ade
Yugoslavia Ousts 9 Hungarian Diplomats Amid Rift
Yugoslavia ordered nine Hungarian diplomats expelled in a move widening the Tito Khrushchev era rift as Hungary replied by ousting thirty Yugoslav officials in Budapest. Tanjug said Hungary aimed to sever diplomatic relations, while Tito accused Russia and Seminform satellites of mobilizing forces near Yugoslavia. Kardelj in New York warned of economic blockades and armed demonstrations used to pressure Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tren Surlaiy
Marshal Tito
Rusalas
Hungary
Budapest
Tanjug
Yugoslavia
Russia
Mallienalional Information Bureau
Sem
Romania
Tito
Edvard Kardelj
United Westona Assembly
New York
London
United States
Britain
Vishinsky Accepts UN Postponement Of Greek War Problem
Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky signaled support for postponing UN debate on Greece. Russia backs Australia led proposal to task the political committee with seeking a peaceful settlement by Oct 17. He also endorsed urging Greece to suspend executions and courts martial as a prerequisite to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce W. Munn Lare
Russia
United Nations
Greece
Balkan
Andrew ¥. Vishinsky
Dean Acheson
General Assembly
Vishinsky
Australia
United States
Britain
Assembly
Carlos P. Romulo
Trygve Lie
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
Selim Sarper
Turkey
Acheson
Katryn
Pega
Prohibitionists Win Oklahoma Election
Oklahoma voters decisively rejected a repeal of the state liquor ban in a 42 year fight. With 3,584 of 3,720 precincts reporting, repeal trailed 264.98 to a7 against, as leaders A G Kulp and D C Shapard announced the result at 1035 p.m. CST. The victory positions dry forces to maintain prohibition despite strong opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
A. G. Kulp
Tulse
Oklahoma Eeenomie Institute
Yaused Bry Association
Deeld C. Shapard
Gromotty
Esmpalan
Peanut Festival Dance Duats On Sale In Wiregrass
About eleven hundred tickets for the Sixth Annual Peanut Festival grand ball on October 22 went on sale across the Wiregrass. Beta Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi sorority will handle Dothan sales, with Ray Al Jen directing out of town sales. Allan today sent tickets to area towns, and Miss Eda Earl Kelly turned over a group of sorority members to assist. Highmond Flowers, festival executive chair, expects strong turnout as sorority members promote sales. Auburn Knights orchestra will provide music for the ball at the Nation 8 Guard Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eda Earl Kelly
Beta Gamma Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Siphe Sorority
Dothan
Ray al- Jen
Allan
Kelly
Ark
Highmond Flowers
A& Sorority
Siowerg
Auburn Knights
Alabama
the Nation
the Nation 8. Guard ‘Armory. Iy An
Plang
Tara
Jury Can't Decide If Tokyo Rose Is Guilty Or Innocent
San Francisco AP report on Iva Toguri D.A. T. U. A. R. trial jurors divided after 34 hours 30 minutes of deliberation with a judge urging reconsideration of all evidence. The case, treason charges tied to wartime broadcasts from Japan, remains open and undecided as jurors request stenographic testimony and ask about broadcasts aiding enemy and comforting Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo Rose
San Francisco
Japan
Michael J. Roche
Iva Toguri D
Lista Wm
Ld P.m
Roche
Tynia
Iday
Tim
John Mannecause
Sony
UCLA
Spe
Willy
Jarora
Uate
Foe
Etray
America
Pucefy? Entertainment
Unclear excerpt on governor candidacy talk at Kiwanis club
Fragmentary report notes a candidate for governor avoiding questions about candidacy while discussing Alabama railways and trucking rates. Mentions prewar electric rates and public office questions, with garbled phrases and uncertain details about objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgo
Gore
Elvics
Seleriy
Nexis
Kiwanis ‘Club
Mmnembers
Alabama
Ferns
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Miriam Gorrist
Doihan
Liliiva Witlenson
Oute Ave. Huth
Sturtenty
Rehobetl
Mibian
Dun
United Chest
Dt Whidden
Hotsina County
Congressional Group
ECA Oficial
Jackson
Attlee
Labor Party
Lily Leeds
Los Angeles
Catit
Robert Mitchum
Vicki Evans
Miss Leeds
Alex H. Singleton
Apy
Yratislavia
Oklahoma
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