Lone Bandit Robs Atlanta Branch Bank Second Time
A bandit in a bright yellow shirt and sunglasses robbed the First Federal and Loan Association Piedmont Avenue branch in Atlanta and fled with 2942 dollars. Police and FBI closed in as Opal Sorrells identified the suspect as the same man who held up the same bank on March 23 this year, when 4621 dollars were taken.
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Atlanta
Savings and Loan Association
FBI
Opal Sorrells
Piedmont Avenue
First Federal and Loan Association
Swallowing Pride Said to Avoid Indigestion
A short proverb-like note argues that admitting fault or yielding can prevent discomfort and social friction, framing pride as a burden to personal ease. The piece emphasizes humility as a practical virtue.
Train Derailment Kills Child as 238 Hurt in Montana Wreck
A 17 car Northern Pacific luxury train on a descent derailed on a curve near Missoula Montana early Sunday. One child died and about 238 of the 300 passengers were injured with 65 hospitalized. Fifteen cars left the tracks near a 300 foot canyon trestle while investigators planned to review speed and cause.
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Missoula
Mont
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Tomorrow the greatest labor saving device of today
A brief declaration highlights tomorrow as the era’s pivotal labor saving device. The note frames progress as a turning point in efficiency and daily work.
Notice of Vocational Summer Typing Class at Butler High
W H Elliston announces a vocational summer typing class at Butler High School with state approval. Minimum ten students required for state funding. 12 to 15 enrollments preferred. Cost split: 90 percent covered by State Vocational Division and 10 percent by students. Limited to about 18 to 20 participants. contact by June 15 to start by June 18.
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Butler High School
State Department of Education
Edyth Guy
State
W. H. Elliston
Supt
Taylor County Schools
Airman Qualifying Exam in Thomaston Set
Edward Pearce the local Air Force Recruiter announces an Airman Qualifying Exam in Thomaston at 9 30 am July 2. The test assesses aptitude for administrative mechanical general and electronics fields and does not obligate enlistment. Contact Pearce on any Monday to participate.
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Edward Pearce
Air Force
Thomaston
Statesboro Man Killed in Packing Plant Explosion
One man was killed and three injured Monday at Robbins Packing Co. in Statesboro Georgia when a spark ignited natural gas during the installation of a new smoke curing apparatus. Authorities attributed the blast to gas buildup at the meat packing plant.
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Statesboro
Robbins Packing Co
Black man killed in dispute with Lexington man in Georgia
In Lexington, Georgia, Homer Crawford Jr., 20, a Black farm laborer, was killed after a dispute with Pat Lowe, 26, a white man from Arnolds ville. Sheriff W T Howard said Lowe was arrested following Crawford taking Lowe’s car without permission.
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Lexington
W. T. Howard
Pat Lowe
Arnoldsville
Homer Crawford Jr
Lowe
Crawford
Statesboro man dies after horse show trampling
Lonnie Roberts, 57, of Statesboro, died Monday from injuries after being trampled by a horse at a Bullock County horse show held Sunday. The horse was ridden by a member of the Savannah Riding Club. Noah Webster began writing the dictionary in 1828.
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Statesboro
Lonnie Roberts
Bullock County
Savannah Riding Club
Noah Webster
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Lone Bandit
Edwards Hardware & Service Station
Butler
Georgia
Flint Electrics
Culver
Kidd
Samuel Coleridge
Georgia Power Company
BIG Shoe Sale
Douglas - Jarman
Florsheim
Douglas and
Nunn Bush
FT Valley, GA
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