Florence State Teachers College 38th Summer Commencement Honors
Brandon B Sparkman of Hartselle and Dorothy Jeffreys Cross of Leighton led top honors at Florence State Teachers College 38th summer session. Tur ris Fidelis medal and Keller Key recognized for service and scholarship. Dr. Houston of Jacksonville State delivered the address. Twelve graduates earned honors including Kathleen Bullard and Helen Poole. Otis L. Peacock announced Sparkman’s student leadership credentials. Dr. E B Norton presided as the cl osing program featured the College Choir and ministerial benediction.
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Brandon B. Sparkman
Hartselle
John Sparkman
Dorothy Jeffreys Cross
Leighton
Florence State Teachers College
Sparkman
Cross
Keller Key
Houston
Florence
Jacksonville
State Teachers College
Kathleen Bullard
Elzie Parker Gurley
Somerville
Quitman Henderson
Andalusia
Louise Foote Johnson
Iuka
Miss
Helen E. Poole
Decatur
Sally Edith Riggins
Vincent
Edward F. Robinson
Scottsboro
Harley Harrison Stone
James L
Hugh Porter
Gilead
Lord
Mary Anne Berry
Harley Stone
James WL. Williams
Church of Christ
Dagmar Narrowly Escapes Injury At Outdoor Barbecue
Salisbury Beach N H Dagmar a busty television and night club star narrowly escaped injury today when a bow on her dress caught fire as she leaned over an outdoor barbecue Her husband Danny Dayton suffered slight burns as he crushed out sparks He commented It almost put Dagmar out of show business.
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Salisbury Beach
N. H
Dagmar
Danny Dayton
WOW Log Rollers To Meet Saturday
The Northwest Alabama Woodmen Of The World Log Rollers Association will meet with Moulton Camp No. 43 in the Moulton Masonic hall Saturday August 23 at 8 00 PM. Howell Thomas Heflin of Tuscombia will address the meeting after the protection degree is conferred on a large class of candidates. Dr G M Carraway is secretary of the Moulton camp.
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Northwest Alabama
Woodmen of the World Log Rollers Association
Moulton
Moulton Masonic Hall
Howell Thomas Heflin
Tuscumbia
North Alabama
G. M. Carraway
Presidential death plans per party in 1960 race
The Nation examines how Democrats and Republicans would replace a nominee if a candidate died before election day. Democratic National Committee members could quickly name a replacement under a longstanding rule, while Republicans rely on the RNC or a new convention, though timing and state guidance could complicate votes.
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Democratic National Committee
Adlai E. Stevenson
John J. Sparkman
Republican National Committee
Dwight, D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Mother From Hotel Room Ends Life After Call
Alfred R. Reid, 22, a discharged Navy veteran, telephoned his mother from a downtown Birmingham hotel and shot himself while she answered. Hotel staff heard a final sound, found him with a pistol bullet, and a note said he stayed at the hotel to avoid troubling his family. His family reportedly cared for him but could not persuade him to return home.
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Birmingham
Alfred R. Reid
Reid
R. A. MacMurdo
Reuben Reid
MacMurdo
W. J. Knowles
Navy
Milk consumption in the United States rises since World War II
The article notes U.S. milk intake today is about 13 percent higher than before World War II, reflecting a long term shift in dietary habits and dairy product use.
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United States
Cullman County Soldiers Finish At Army School
Four Cullman County soldiers graduated from the 31st Infantry Division non-commissioned officers school at Camp Atterbury Indiana. The group includes Pfe William T Burns Milas T Anders William N Hardyman and Billy H King all assigned to company 167th Infantry Regiment. They learned combat leadership squad tactics and deployment of men and equipment. The division is a Mississippi Alabama National Guard unit now varied in origin since January 1951 activation.
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Cullman
31St Infantry Division
Camp Atterbury
Ind
William T. Burns
W. A. Burns
Norene
Steppville
Milas T. Anders
William N. Hardyman
Billy H. King
Mississippi- Alabama National Guard
Tee
167Th Infantry Regiment
Six Acquitted Two Fined In Alabama Union Clash Trial
In Bessemer Recorder's Court Judge Fred Ross cleared six men and fined two for roles in a February armed clash between United Steelworkers and Mine Mill and Smelter Workers. Bruce Allus Acker Jr and John Harper were fined 50 dollars each for weapons and disorderly conduct. Harper was wounded. six defendants were discharged for insufficient evidence. Acker and two others await Circuit Court on an assault with intent to murder indictment.
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Bessemer
Ala
Recorder’s Court
Fred Ross
United Steelworkers
CSO
Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
Ind
Republic Steel
Ross
Bruce Allus Acker Jr
Bessemer 7
John Harper
CIO
Harper
Acker
Plea To Britain Is Voiced By U.S.
Washington reports that the United States urged Britain to join in an Anglo American effort. The brief dispatch cites rising tensions and calls for synchronized action between the two nations.
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Britain
U.S
Washington
United States
Acheson Pleads Quick Action to Shield Iran Oil
Secretary of State Acheson reportedly urged British Foreign Secretary Eden in a memorandum within ten days to mount emergency aid to Iran. He emphasized swift joint measures to keep Iran’s vast oil resources from falling under communist influence and destabilizing the region.
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Acheson
Anthony Eden
Iran
Powell Helps Medical Unit on Western Front
Sgt. J. C. Powell of Cullman 10 aids the 2nd Infantry Division casualties at Old Baldy hill on the Western Front. The medical station operates behind the lines with wounded flown or brought by ambulance, with serious cases to a mobile surgical hospital and others returned to duty. Many medics have also become casualties from exhaustion.
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J. C. Powell
Cullman 10
2Nd Infantry Division
Old Baldy
Marriage and basketball at West Virginia University
West Virginia University features a basketball team with six players who are married.
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West Virginia University
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