Steelworkers Win Test Case In Birmingham
Four Birmingham steelworkers who filed test cases after the 1946 coal miners strike were granted unemployment compensation by a circuit court decision. The ruling, cited as aligning with a state supreme court precedent for coal miners, overruled a prior board of appeals decision. Names involved include Will Davis Hudson R. Harris Albert C. Gaulden and Paul Loveless.
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Birmingham
Ala
Supreme Court
Whit Windham
Board of Appeals
State Department of Industrial Relations
Steelworkers’ Union
Tennessee Coal Iron Andment of Industries Relations
R. E. Farr
District 36
United Steelworkers of America
CSO
Will Davis
Hudson R. Harris
Albert C. Gaulden
Paul Loveless
Tobin to Take Cabinet Post
Boston August 12 Maurice J Tobin former Massachusetts governor is reported to become the nations sixth Secretary of Labor since the post began in 1913. He is described as a 47 year old six foot son of a former politician and is to join the cabinet with a Strong record in public service.
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Boston
Maurice J. Tobin
Massachusetts
Tobin accepts Truman recess appointment for governor bid
Irish immigrant Tobin withdraws from the Democratic gubernatorial race to join President Truman’s cabinet. The post was vacant since June 10 after the death of Lewis B. Schnellenbach, and Taft blocked Senate approval before the special session adjourned. Tobin announced the decision after meeting Truman during a conference.
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Truman
Lewis B. Schnellenbach
Tobin
Congress
Senate
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Transcontinental South American railroad peaks near Lima
A transcontinental railroad in South America reaches a high point near Lima, standing about 15,000 feet above sea level at one location. The report highlights the western terminus in Peru and the extreme altitude along the route.
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Lima
Zodiac Birth Sign Message For Friday Puzzle
Zodiac signs listed with date ranges and a numeric word puzzle map. The page mixes signs Aries to Capricorn with assorted numbers and word clues, suggesting a reader message for Friday. The jumble includes prompts like Heed, Fortune, Romance, Talent, and a list of numbers likely guiding letter extraction.
Harmony revival underway at Harmony church
The Harmony church hosts a revival this week with services at 10 30 A M and 7 30 P M led by visiting preacher Rev J A Gomes Pastor Rev J W Henderson urges attendance. Other local notes mention residents Nellie Hollis shopping in Moulton and Harold Reed visiting family while crops and canning progress noted across the community.
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Harmony Church
J. A. Gomes
J.W. Henderson
Junior Filyan
Irwin and Dyar Infirmary
Moulton
Nellie Hollis
Willie A. Reed
W. A. Reed
Dyar
Clifford Morris
Ray Morris
Austinville
Clarence Gillespie
Forrest Chapel Community News Highlights in Morgan County
Local notes from Morgan County cover a revival by Rev. Jimmy Rodgers of Decatur at Forrest Chapel. Bereavement for Mrs. Earl Morris Jr., and social visits among Curtis, Sparks, Bridges, and Roberts families are listed alongside youth group activities at Ramon and Bettie Wallace home and various neighbor visits and trips.
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Jimmy Rodgers
Decatur
Earl Morris Jr
Howell Clinic
E. A. Sparks
Robert Lewis
Rosa Ann Dodd
Birmingham
S. J. Curtis
Ramon and
Bettie Wallace
Ann Bullard
Willodene Roberts
Olean Sparks
Faye Curtis
Adele
Faye Bridges
Maryland
Lazelle Whitten
Marva Lee Garner
Howard Wilburn
Moulton
Ben Roberts
Maverine and
Sherry
Stella Roberts
Willodene
Pleasant View community notes from Morgan County
Multiple local residents share visits and family time across Pleasant View and nearby Cullman. People mention relatives, church meetings, and a revival led by Rev Webb and Rev Miller, along with a member injuring a leg and others attending gatherings.
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Wilodean Miller
Cullman
Hubert Reed
J. A. Shaw and
Mary Dotson
Reba Patton
Wesley Hogan
Webb
Pruitt
Luther Thomas
Martha Williams
Rev
Miller
Walker’ County
Car Hill
Eva Morgan
Alvin Milligan
Matt Williams
Otis Dunn
Ellen Cheatham
Jefferson Hospita
Hilda and
Wilodean
Frances Miller
Vernis Cheatham Ang
William Henry Asherbranner
Ellie Poole
Williams Smith
Wilma Hill
Guy Williams
Hilda Miller
Clove Bennett
Raymond Hogan
Toxie Hogan
Oscar Hill
Local Social Notes From Aldridge Grove and Moulton
Lawrence County community updates include family visits among the Jacobs Melson and Cole families, Moulton school opening, out of town visits to Decatur for an eye appointment, and a Decatur horse show attendance. Nearby relatives from Mobile and Cullman are noted visiting, with several weekend gatherings mentioned.
Local families host and visit Sunday weekend events
Dr Price Irwin of Moulton was called to see Mrs Lowell Cole Sunday morning who was seriously ill suffering from an infection. Lowell Cole and Arthur Rodgers made a business trip to Harte Monday. Mr and Mrs Lester Rivers family of Thomas spent the weekend with their sister Mrs Elmer Logan and family.
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Lowell
Price Irwin
Moulton
Lowell Cole
Arthur Rodgers
Harte
Lester Rivers
Thomas
Elmer’ Logan
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J. F. Smith Insurance Agency
P. O
Ray Childs
Ray Howell
Monroe, Mich
University of Michigan Hospital
Ann Arbor
Chicago
King’s Grocery
Moulton Street
Rai Ae
Coffee Shop
Malaga
Bones
Ige
Bacon
Wlonarch Food Store
E. Moulton ST
We Mel Vlies
Star Gazer
By Clay R. Pollan
ARIES
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
VIRGO
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Ana Viney Pee As
Bell Syndicate. Inc
Lawrence County Harmony
Ellie Gillespie
Morgan County Forrest Chapel
W P Roberts
Ada Staples
David Maddox
Bobby Staples
Tenn
Peggy Maddox
J. D. Staples
Morgan County
Pleasant View
Miss Lorene Currentine
Ave
Grant St
E. C. Worley
Mgr
Davidson Coal & Feed Company
Qoge
Holly ST
Lawrence County
Aldridge Grove
Francis Cole
Wilbur Montgomery
Henley Jacobs
Larry
Rob Jacobs
Paul Gillespie
Mary Rodgers
T. J. Melson
Mary Melson
Marion
Johnnie Jacobs
Bernice Adair
Belle Logan
Mobile
Anna McLemore
Frances Cole
Eddie Mae Melson
George Melson
Robert Southern
Marlon Gillespie
Trace
Lee St
Jones Coal Co
Henry Norton
James Norton
Lafayette
Sycamore
East Wilson Avenue
Swift's Premium
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