Indictments Hit Harris County Men in Civil Rights Case
Eight Harris county white men including a deputy sheriff were indicted by a U S Federal Grand Jury in Macon on civil rights charges tied to a mob beating of a Negro more than a year ago. Indictment details listed eight named defendants and the case was announced in Columbus after arrests by U S Marshal G W Walker.
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Snake Bite For Thomaston Child Costly Leg Loss
Three year old Larry O Smith of Thomaston was bitten by a snake in his yard on May 3. He received hospital care from May 9 but doctors could not save his right leg, amputated May 17. Surgeons said prompt treatment within an hour could have saved the limb. State Crippled Children's Service plans to provide progressive artificial legs as the child grows.
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Wanted: Build a business with State Farm Auto Insurance
A recruiting notice from A. G. Longworth district manager invites individuals to start their own business selling auto insurance for State Farm, described as the country’s largest mutual company with low rates. Box 829 Thomaston Ga.
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Dr Collins Takes Full Charge of State Textbooks
Atlanta June 2 Dr M D Collins won a victory for state schools by gaining complete responsibility for the textbook division after a board resolution. The move ties the director to satisfaction by July 1 1950 or transfer. Hubbard remains division head with budget set at 2 050 000 and adoption of new books deferred.
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M. D. Collins
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Co. S. Hubbard
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