Fourteen Die In Bus Crash Near Clanton Alabama
Clanton Ala Oct 26 a Montgomery Birmingham bus crashed four miles south of Clanton igniting fuel and flames. At least fourteen passengers died burned beyond recognition while eight others were seriously burned and several more missing. The bus left Montgomery at 8 30 pm and covered about 40 miles before the wreck in which the rear section struck a railing causing a gasoline tank explosion.
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Clanton
Ala
George Easterly
Central Alabama
Tucker
Montgomery
Birmingham
J. M. Martin
Speigner
Martin
Nation warned of severe winter influenza plague
Atlantic City reports medical experts caution that this winter could bring a rapid and widespread influenza epidemic rivaling the 1918 19 outbreak. Doctors Sulkin Bredeck and Douglas state indications point to a national health crisis with many cases ahead.
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Atlantic City
N. J
S. E. Sulkin
S. F. Bredeck
D . D. Douglas
St Louis
American Public Health Association
Youth Killed in Gun Mishap in Millen
Edward Yeager twelve, son of Dr and Mrs A H Yeager, was instantly killed when he picked up his elder brother Adam Yeager’s gun after it was set aside to roll a cigarette. The discharged load pierced his throat, passing through his neck. the elder brother was not seriously injured.
Statesboro Airport Project Takes Shape In Georgia
Statesboro and Bulloch County move to expand the local air facility with a $350,000 project. Bids will be opened around November 15 for land acquisition of 507 acres from five owners, free land from government use, and upgrades including grubbing, drainage, sodding, paving, taxiways, and basic lighting. The airport will cover 604 acres with runways 150 feet by 4,000 feet. The local government will contribute about $18,000 for the land purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesboro
Bulloch County
Macon Police Foil Murder Plot By Florida Ex Convict
Macon police announced the thwarting of a plan to murder city health officer Dr J D Applewhite to boost vice district operations. Ex convict Frank Novak, recruited by a staged madam, offered $1000 to kill Applewhite. he was arrested on loitering charges after undercover officers intervened. Applewhite downplayed the threat, noting health officers would continue the anti vice drive.
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Macon
Red Light
F. Williamson
J. D. Applewhite
Sgt. Williamson
R. L. Miller
W. E. McCord
M. J. Huguley
Frank Novak
Florida
McCord
Dr. Applewhite
Huguley
Solomon Phillips Farmed Talbot County Man Dies in Auto Crash
Talbotton Oct 26 Solomon Phillips 32 Talbot county farmer was killed Sunday when struck by an automobile on the Macon Columbus highway five miles from Talbotton. The car carrying four Ft McPherson officers hit him as he stepped from behind a parked car. Investigator R A McKinnon said no charge was filed. Phillips is survived by a wife and one child.
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Talbotton
Solomon Phillips
Talbot County
Macon-Columbus
Phillips
Ft. McPherson
Columbus
R. A. McKinnon
Elton Parker Farm Leader Killed In Accident Near Americus
Elton C Parker a leading Sumter county farmer was accidentally killed at his farm ten miles east of Americus when a 16 gauge hammerless shotgun discharged as he placed the weapon in his automobile. The body was found by a Negro farm hand. Parker, 75, was born in Sumter county and had been at the farm earlier in the day.
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Americus
Elton C. Parker
Sumter County
Parker
Run Down Feeling Prefers Work to Gossip
A light social observation notes that a worn feeling from work is preferable to the wear caused by gossip, suggesting work strain outweighs rumor chatter in daily life.
Mountaineer 75 Seeks Army Service With Rifle Skill
A 75 year old mountaineer in north Georgia offers to join the Army and proves his claim by saying he can hit a bumblebee on the wing with a rifle. He volunteers his truck and services as part of a statewide WPA survey gathering data on trucks and buses for emergency war use. About 40 workers sort and tabulate responses. others report owning or selling vehicles or mules for Uncle Sam.
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Atlanta
North Georgia
W. L. Joiner
State Motor Vehicle Bureau
War Department
Uncle Sam
Middle Georgia
WPA
Cotton Ginnings Reported For Current Season
The census bureau said on Saturday that 6,855,808 running bales of cotton from this year’s crop had been ginned through October 18, counting round bales as half and excluding linters, versus 7,027,189 bales last year and 8,874,291 bales two years ago.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Storm kills 19 in Arkansas during weekend tornadoes
Hamburg and surrounding towns suffered massive destruction as two late weekend tornadoes killed 19 people across the southeast and western regions of Arkansas. More than 200 injured, with extensive property damage. Relief crews from Army, Red Cross and WPA delivered tents, cots and blankets to the homeless and injured.
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Hamburg
Ark
Arkansas
Dardanelle
Chicalah
Oak-e-Doak
Bethel
Postville
Army
Red Cross
WPA
One Spoon Full Of Whiskey Convicts In Georgia
Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that possession of one spoonful of untaxed whisky in a dry county violates state law. E. J Beasley of Statesboro had appealed his conviction, arguing the judge erred by telling the jury a spoonful could convict and that proof of intoxication or alcohol content was required. The court held liquor is liquor regardless of strength or evidence.
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Atlanta
Georgia Court of Appeals
E. J Beasley
Statesboro
Court of Appeals
Mrs Mary Watson of Cairo Celebrates 99th Birthday
Cairo October 25 Mrs Mary Watson age 99 celebrated her birthday today declaring she feels fine. She is active daily rising at nine and enjoys daily car rides. Born in Griffin in 1842 she attended Synodical Female College. Her Civil War era memories include Shermans troops using her home as headquarters and a brief capture while riding to Macon with an aunt.
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Cairo
Mary B
Synodical Female College
Jackson
Sherman
Macon
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Mary Watson
Hale and Hearty
Lux
Butler, Ga
Baker’s Coconut
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