Atom Age Birthday: Worlds Biggest Juvenile Delinquent
Hal Boyle reflects on the atomic age at three years old. The piece contrasts Hiroshima and Nagasaki mushroom clouds with promises of peace. It notes wartime deaths and injuries, Truman’s defense, and the atom’s evolving role in medicine farming and energy. The columnist warns of global tension as the “juvenile delinquent” grows.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Truman
Long Island
Wreckage of Navy plane studied after fatal crash
A Navy board examined the charred wreckage of an R4D transport that collided with a Stearman trainer 23 miles north of Miami on August 5. Ten people died including a woman and six bodies were found outside the wreckage. Names were not released pending identification.
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Miami
Fla
Navy Board of Inquiry
Navy
Stearman
Here
Yesterady
Florida Highway Patrol
Norfolk
Cuba
Naval Air Station
Opa-Locka
Splintered Wreckage Believed From Missing Flying Boat
Flame scarred debris found off the African coast in the South Atlantic is believed to be from a giant French flying boat missing since Sunday with 52 persons aboard. The U S Coast Guard Cutter Campbell recovered wreckage including seat fragments and reported little doubt the find is the missing aircraft.
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New York
South Atlantic
U. S. Eer Guard
The Name of the Church and Its Guiding Purpose
A religious reflection on being named by Jesus and belonging to the church. It contrasts factions and names within early Christianity with the call to emphasize Godhead rather than human systems, citing biblical verses about baptism and church identity. It argues unity under Christ and the church name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
Church of the Lord
Salvation
God
Paul
Jesus Christ
Heaven
Mrs Zola Legg hosted Oak Ridge miscellaneous shower
Mrs Scott King hosted a miscellaneous shower on Saturday in honor of Mrs James West the recent bride. About fifteen guests enjoyed games and refreshments after gifts were displayed. Little Douglas Earl Legg dislocated his elbow in a fall but is improving.
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Scott King
James West
Douglas Earl Legg
Shirley Hendrix
Birmingham
J.T. Legg
W. E
Rock Springs
W. A. Thompson
West Highway
W. O. Terry
Betty Lou Long
Faye Cooper
Doyce Smith
Austinville
Air France Latecere 631 Wreck Sighting Off Dakar
Remains of the 73 ton Air France Latecrere 631 were found by a U S Air Force B 29 bomber near Dakar as debris swarmed the sea. The Campbell cutter reported disturbed wreckage and grappling hooks pulling seats from the ocean while searching for survivors. About 72 percent of U S motion picture theaters are in towns of 50 000 population or over.
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Air France
Dakar
Campbell
U. S
Decatur Alabama Zoning Map Amendment Proceeds
Notice of City Council action on a proposed amendment to the Decatur Alabama Zoning Ordinance and Map. The change shifts Lots 1 3 and 5 of Block 41 from Residence C to Sun Light Industrial District with applicable rules and review procedures. Public hearing set for August 16 1948 at City Hall.
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Decatur
Alabama
City of
Decatur zoning ordinance updates take effect this August
The city adopts an Industrial District zoning change under Article 7 of the Decatur zoning rules. The boundary is shown on the May 23 1945 zoning map and amended by numerous ordinances. The ordinance becomes effective after adoption and is filed with the City Clerk with the mayor and clerk signatures dated July 30 and August 6.
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Decatur
Alabama
Moscow hints at possible truce with Western democracies
DeWitt Mackenzie notes cautious optimism over a potential Soviet Western Allies agreement. He explains Russia relaxed the Berlin financial blockade amid ongoing talks, while Moscow weighs a broader halt to Cold War hostilities. Economic strain and satellite rebellion motivations drive the move.
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Russia
Moscow
Berlin
Charles Gifford
Soviet Union
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Poland
Western
Man credits Retonga relief after years of stomach distress
James J. Wiltzen of Mobile Alabama describes severe sour stomach and gas for two years and reports strong relief after using Retonga He says he can eat without fear sleep better regain energy and no longer relies on laxatives He urges others to try Retonga and notes refunds if no relief Ad appears in Clement and Gordel Drug Stores.
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Retonga
James J. Wiltzen
Saint Emanuel St
Mobile
Ala
Wiltzen
Clement's Drug Stores
Gordel’s Drug Store
Adv
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