Trainees Visit Farms To Learn From Experiment Stations
Veterans from Morgan County will visit Crossville and Belle Mina experiment stations on August 16 and 18 for on farm training. Fred Stewart and Mr. Gissendanner will show experiments on varieties, fertilizers, crops, grazing rotations and livestock. The program aims to establish veterans in farming on a sound basis by following nearest station recommendations.
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Morgan County
Crossville
Belle Mina
Fred Stewart
Gissendanner
Morgan County trainees visit Belle Mina and Crossville
About 300 trainees from Morgan county will visit Belle Mina under the supervision of L. G. Delany head veteran teacher of vocational agriculture. Of these, 125 will travel to Crossville for the program.
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Morgan County
Belle Mina
L. G. Delany
Crossville
Hand Crafted Nails Supported Early Colonial Families
Early colonial families earned extra income by hand forging nails. The activity reflects daily labor practices and small crafts that supplemented income in settler communities.
Truman seeks broader social security coverage and higher old age payments
Washington reports that President Truman urged Congress to expand social security. The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill to extend coverage to about 11 million more people, aiming to reach 46 million, though Senate action is uncertain this year. The discussion centers on old age insurance funded by a one percent tax on covered workers and employers.
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Truman
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Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Hopalong Cassidy Star Bill Boyd Sees TV Triumph
Hollywood legend Bill Boyd credits Hopalong Cassidy with his career surge now powered by television. He recalls years of battles to secure rights and build the show in 30 TV cities. Fans flock at appearances, prompting his plan for two big-budget films while praising TV’s unifying appeal.
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Hopalong Cassidy
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Fryeburg, Me
Harry Sherman
Sherman
Happy Features
Los Angeles
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Family custody dispute sparks Springfield kidnapping tale
In Springfield Missouri a farmer from Sumiton Alabama admitted kidnapping his 11 year old niece Betty Jo Holmes to return her to Alabama. Police released him without charge as custody questions linger. Betty Jo had been staying with her grandmother Mary Cannon since birth. The girl's father Bill Holmes sought custody after the incident. Prosecutor Waynee Collinson noted the case appeared unsettled.
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Springfield
Alabama
Ivan G Cannon
Sumston
Ala
Birmingham
Betty Jo Holmes
Cannon
Bill Holmes
Mary Cannon
Holmes
Betty Jo
St. Louis
Milton J. Cannon
Sumiton
Milton
Waynee Collinson
Collinson
Pension boosts proposed for workers and spouses
A committee bill would raise taxable income from 3000 to 3600 and increase pensions for seniors and disabled workers. The highest old age payment could rise from 44.80 to 74.20 for single earners, with spouses’ benefits increasing from 22.40 to 37.10. The lowest pension would climb from 10 to 25 monthly and the reforms would be retroactive to past beneficiaries, with disability pensions starting at age 30 now available.
Family dispute headed to Alabama juvenile court
Police seek missing girl amid a family fuss in Alabama. Cannon and his brother plan to remain in Springfield this week to gather evidence they say will prove their case while tracing the bus.
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Alabama
Cannon
Springfield
Cemetery Cleanup Plans Announced for Crawford Cemetery
Thomas A. Ryan of Cullman announced a meeting for all interested in cleaning the old Crawford cemetery on Thursday August 12. The note mentions scarce nails in the early American colonies.
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Thomas A. Ryan
Cullman
Crawford Cemetery
Postal Polio Policy Offers Low Cost Coverage
Advertisement touts a polio insurance plan costing under 1 cent daily with up to 5000 dollars toward hospital and doctor bills, iron lung use, ambulances, and orthopedic aids. No time limit on benefits, immediate coverage, refunds if dissatisfied within 10 days, and available to all ages including infants.
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Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Company
Dept
Broadway
Kansas City
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