Only Dogs Could Vote in the Capital Citizens Laugh at Ballots
Washington reports that District dogs would back Frank Boykin for president as he funds a unique humane drive. Mobile Alabama congressman spends years rescuing stray hounds, spending about 3500 dollars of his own money to feed, transport, and place them with families across Alabama and beyond. He notes the dogs’ happiness proves the effort worthwhile, while fellow Alabama Democrat George Andrews aids the canine crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Will Boykin
Mobile
Alabama
Miner
Capital Hill
Boykin
Washington
Capitol Hill
George William Andrews
Andrews
Albert Ernest
Savanna
Georgia
Rester
T. J
Oil Man Sees Wildcat Days Not Obsolete in Appalachia
D T Ring of Columbus GA says at the 28th annual meeting that new oil fields in the Appalachian region remain frontier ground. He cites geographic scope from northern Alabama to central New York and predicts higher prices will spur exploration to meet peacetime demand. Rings notes test wells drilling in historically orthodox territory and expansion of Pennsylvania grade territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
I—D. T. Ring of Columbus, O
Pennsylvania
Assoc
Appalachian
Alabama
New York
Ring
West Virginia
Ohio
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Bing
On the Line Continuation: Atomic War Draft Discussions
The piece notes U S interest in countering German and captured V weapon programs at Wright Field and White Sands New Mexico with troves of Germans and a couple of men aiding V-1 and V-2 projects The discussion hints at a peacetime draft for an atomic war and safeguards for the two billion dollar A bomb investment while reflecting on German ingenuity and Allied appreciation of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Wright Field
White Sands
N. M
Navy
California
Washington
From the Postwar Economy to a Shaky World Stage
A reader notes the unsettled postwar era with critics questioning leadership in a recession ridden economy. The piece suggests citizens feel officials struggle to govern and steady the nation as markets reel. The commentary mentions Wigerig with 2,500 miles of railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigerig
Birth Announcements from Kanawha Valley and Surrounding Areas
A list of birth notices from Kanawha Valley region items, naming new babies with parents and addresses. Entries include daughters and sons born May to June, with families such as Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. J A Blagg, Mr. and Mrs. W E Smith, and others in towns like Staats, Charleston Rt 6, Walton, and Clendenin. Many entries provide exact birth dates in May and June and associated home addresses.
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Marvin. Ellis
Kanawha Valley
J. A. Blagg
Arkeun SL
Kandwhi Valley
D. W. Curner
Day
Athe
Bey Rite
Ailegcat Dr
W. £. Smith
Dunway
R. E. Baker
Washington Av
Donald Asbury
Arthur Jobb
Clentenin
Steats
Bon
John W. Zette
W. Beechwood
Staats
Clarence &. White
Charleston Rt
Wilbur Priestley
Grant St
Charles J. Strimel
Pennsylvania Sr
Walter H. Marrs
Rand
June J. Stanes
James Howard Adams
Washington
Adams
Mission
Akal School of Nursing
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Charleston Gazette
America
Kenneth L. Dixon
District of Columbia
Nature
Mucces
Tiller
Pork & Bears
Chuck
Rene and Blackwell c
Bae
Goodall
Kantile
Venatien
Sie
Chehles Ton
Snob Jr
Hower
Hartley
Taian Ae
Frankenbergers
Te Bo
Frankenberger
Omia
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