State to Get Federal Funds For Alabama Public Works
Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer said Alabama will receive about 43 million dollars next year from a federal public works program for hospitals airports aeronautical projects and highways. He met with state business and labor leaders in Birmingham and then headed to Savannah Georgia.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Charles Sawyer
Sawyer
U. S
Savannah
Commerce Department
New England
Midwestern
Sawyear
Police Chief Faces Civil Suit After Alleged Attack
Birmingham August 12 Police Chief Farmer Brock under indictment from a mob violence inquiry faced a $5000 civil suit by Erskine Hare alleging assault and battery on June 4. Assistant James F Shaffer named as defendant. Another assault case against Brock in county court continues. Brock also indicted by spring grand jury for neglect of duty and witness intimidation connected to a cafe raid by hooded riders near Brookside.
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Birmingham
Famer Brock
Erskine Hare
Brock
James F. Shaffer
Brookside
Rev Baker to Lead Revival at Oak Forest Church
Rev R L Baker of Memorial Drive Methodist will conduct a revival at Oak Forest Methodist August 14 through 19. Opening day features two services with dinner at noon. The public is invited to attend the meetings.
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Rev. Baker
Oak Forest Church
R. L. Baker
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
Oak Forest Methodist Church
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Causes and Treatments
Weak intestinal wall forms diverticula leading to diverticulosis, with about one in seven developing diverticulitis. Symptoms include left lower abdominal pain fever gas, constipation and diarrhea. diagnosis uses barium/X-ray. treatment centers on bland diet and fluids with possible surgery for complications. Severe cases or bowel rupture require immediate operation. Diverticulitis commonly occurs after age 50 and tailored care is needed.
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Copsright
King
OFFICE CAT AND NIGHT FRIGHT JOKE IN VERSE
A playful verse contrasts a night fright with a husband under the bed while a city newsletter notes a talking bricklayers joke. A white collar friend jokes about training his heir for bricklaying after learning bricklayers earn high wages, challenging traditional educational aims.
Fragmented humorous snippets from a late 19th or 20th century page
A collage of jokes and lines shows scene snippets about radio speed, police questioning, aging men, coffee habits, a Washington pupil and postwar planning, a mother’s concern over report card marks, and a judge addressing a prisoner, reflecting light domestic and public life humor.
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Washington
What Is There Left in China Against Communism
AP analysis notes American planners shaping China policy as Canton government factions fragment. Chiang Kai-Shek streams to Formosa while Red forces push from Shensi and Szechwan, threatening Yangtze ports and Lanchow. Northwest Moslem areas hold resistance as central China slips toward Red control.
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China
Canton
Chiang Kai-Shek
Formosa
Chiang
Kwangtung
Pai Chungsi
Kwangsi
Hainan Island
Li Tsung-Jen
Yen Hsi-Shan
Chungking
Szechwan
Tom Lambert
Chang Chun
Liu Wen- Hui
Sikang
Liu
Nanking
Shensi
Yangtze River
Zchang
Shasi
Yunnan Province
Lanchow
Soviet Russia
Ningsia
Ma Hung-Kwei
Tsinghai Province
Ma Pu-Fang
Yunnan
Lu Hang
Chiang Kia- Shek
Indo China
Lung Yun
Chiang Kai- Shek
Burma
Central
Central China
Poet in the Vest Pocket Question Sparks Laughs
A Decatur boy is brought to a clinic by his talkative mother for examination. The doctor asks multiple questions as the boy seems inattentive. Frustrated, the doctor asks if he has trouble hearing and the boy replies he has trouble lis-.
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Decatur
Tommy
Lis
Revival Opens At Cave Springs
Revival begins Sunday at Cave Springs with Dr B Carral Carter of Rome Ga preaching. Morning services at 11 with Sunday school at 10. Dinner at noon followed by song service and preaching at 2. Rev G C Morris invites the public to attend all services. Carter formerly led Fairview Baptist and now leads Maple Street Baptist.
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Cave Springs
B. Carral Carter
Rome
G. C. Morris
Brother Carter
Fairview Baptist Church
Maple Street Baptist
Church in Rome Georgia Promotes Brother Carter Sermons
A church in Rome Georgia invites families to attend sermons by Brother Carter. Plan to join services at 10 A M and 7 30 P M through Wednesday the 24th for fellowship and a good dinner in the Old Fashioned Way. Come thou with us and we will do thee good.
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Rome
Geospia
Brother Carter
Ironheaded battering ram used at Syracuse siege
A Roman battering ram in 212 B C siege of Syracuse featured an iron head and iron rings around its beam, detailing the ancient war machine’s construction.
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Syracuse
B. C
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Eatures Syndicate, Inc
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James E. Murray
Montana
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White House
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Vera Palatt
Bricklayers Union
Hal Boyle
Tening
Pete
Dothan
Ala
Denver Jernigan
Houston County
D. C. Halstead
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J. Walt Cameron
Cameron
Paul Shofett
Auburn
Jerigan
Harold
MacKenzie
James D. White
DeWitt MacKenzie
John White Motors
Scott
Hye
R. J. Scott
Elector
Kure
Griffin Eet
Gene Akern
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