Conover Eyes New Models
Hollywood gossip item about Harry Conover, owner of a model agency, scouting talent in California while on honeymoon with Cand Jones. He notes Hollywood figures like Anita Colby and Jinx Falkenburg as peers and mentions trying to recruit models from Hollywood, though he has had difficulty finding the city.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
California
Harry Conover
Harry
Cand Jones
Anita Colby
Joan Canfield
Jinx Falkenburg
Dusty Anderson
Width of roads to be reduced in Alabama
The Alabama Highway Department and county commissioners have cut the width of new farm-to-market roads from 80 to 6 feet. Acting director E. N. Rodgers said a committee from the two bodies made the decision. A Birmingham meeting authorized the committee to revise construction standards for farm-to-market roads.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Highway Department
E. N. Rodgers
Highway Department
Birmingham
Coffee County to Vote on liquor Sept 17
Coffee county Alabama will hold a liquor referendum September 17 as declared by Probate Judge John W. Brock after a petition. It marks the 10th post war vote on the issue in the state with three counties approving legalized sales and six retaining dry status.
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Elba
Ala
Coffee County
Alabama
John W. Brock
Model scout touts California Texas as fertile beauty field
Conover, arriving from Dallas, claims Hollywood is a county wide myth and suggests noon looks near Hollywood High and UCLA. He notes 900 model schools seek graduates but warns many are rackets. He fears rising film stock costs may lift theater admissions.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
Hollywood High School
Ucla
Conover
Dallas
Texas
California
Solid South Bolt Urged As Two Party Rescue
Birmingham Aug 21 Chairman B C Reece of the Republican National Committee says the Solid South is in political bondage and can be saved only by restoring a two party system. He blames Democratic control on radical groups and Northern city machines seeking votes for profit. At the state convention talk centers on a governor’s race against James E. Folsom with Carl Wiegand named as a prospective opponent. Senate hopefuls include A S Whiting Paul Parsons and J T Johnson.
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Birmingham
Ala
B. Caroll Reece
Republican National Committee
Solid South
Reece
Democratic Party
Moscow
Big
James E. Folsom
Carl Wiegand
U. S. Senate
A. S. Whiting
Mobile
Paul Parsons
J. T. Johnson
Oneonta
Inside Melon Flesh Richer in Vitamin C and Carotene
The softer inner melon portion near the seeds contains higher levels of ascorbic acid and carotene compared with the firmer rind-adjacent part.
Hire A Veteran. Strawberry Plants For Fall Planting
Grow luscious berries next spring with 100 plants for $3.50 or 25 for $1.00. Cash orders paid with satisfaction guaranteed. Jumbo Bloom Peony roots available. Owen Nursery Dept. 114-B Bloomington, MI.
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Owen Nursery
Dept
Bloomington
Clash Over Dardanelles Straits Draws In US Allies
Glenn Babb analyzes the Paris peace conference dispute over the Dardanelles and the straits, noting the high stakes for Russia and Turkey. The United States joins the classic power struggle, with Britain and France seeking a revised regime within the Montreux framework under UN oversight.
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Glenn Babbap
Paris
United States
Ional
Russia
Turkey
Straits
Dardanelles
Bosporus
Sea of Marmara
Black Sea
Bulgaria
Romania
Peter the Great
Seven Seas
Peter
Stalin
Baltic
Yugoslavia
Adriatic
Port Arthur
Darient
Orient
Britain
France
Montreux
Mediterranean
United Nations
Sar
Decatur Alabama approves street paving on 5th Avenue East
Ordinance 436 outlines improvement for 5th Avenue East from 9th to 11th Streets South in Decatur Morgan County. Plans call for bituminous surface treatment with plant mixed seal and integral curbs and gutters. Estimated cost $13,200 with assessments on abutting property and a public hearing set for Sept 9, 1946.
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Decatur
Alabama
5Th Avenue
9Th Street
11Th Street
Morgan County
State of
Robert Foote Wins Distinguished Flying Cross in the Pacific
Robert F Foote Jr. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement during aerial missions against the enemy in the Western Pacific. His plane was shot down June 20 1945 and rescued by a Navy seaplane. the award was presented at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tennessee by Capt R W Bockins. He earlier flew anti submarine missions in the Caribbean and is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert F Foote Sr of Hartselle.
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Robert F.foote Jr
Western Pacific
Foote
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tenn
R. W. Bockins
Carribbean
Robert F. Foote Sr
Hartselle
Folsom denies threats over Phenix City issues
Governor nominee Jim Folsom denial cited by the Columbus Enquirer in Phenix City coverage. He reportedly said he has no threat to appoint a new attorney general and that the town needs cleaning up, while noting the attorney general role is elective.
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Phenix City
Ala
The
Columbus, Ga
Enquirer Today
Jim Folsom
Folsom
Hugh Bentley
Christian Layman’s Organization
Homer D. Cobb
Bbasia
Bentley
Atte Dent
the Enquirer
Ort
Pher
City of Decatur to publish improvement notice in Decatur Daily
The city will publish once weekly for two weeks a notice of planned improvements with objections due by Sept 9 1946. It directs filing of plans in the City Clerk’s office and mailing notices to assessed property owners ten days before the City Council meeting. City Clerk Joe Pettey signed August 20 1946 with mayor approval dates August 21 and 28.
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City of
Decatur
Decatur Daily
Lavoptik Promoted For Eye Comfort And Relief
Lavoptik claims to relieve burning, soreness, tired eyes, itching from overwork and irritants. The advertisement highlights 30 years of success and thousands of praise with refunds if not satisfied. Available at all druggists.
Kremlin Demands Standoff or Bargain in Paris Era
Analysis weighs how far Stalin will press Moscow demands and whether the clash signals a real showdown or the start of prolonged bargaining. The outcome could shape global prospects beyond the Paris talks.
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Kremlin
Stalin
Paris
Weather Safety Note: Do Not Stand Under Trees Near Fences
A public safety warning advises staying away from trees and wire fences during thunderstorms. Lightning risk is higher near tall objects and conductive barriers, so seek shelter away from structures and open areas until storms pass.
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Ford
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Saha
Trondelay
Mike Strang
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Goldie Lox
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Future
Poil Morphy
Bolt’ Urged
Fulmer
Auto Paint & Body Shop
Harry Fulmer
Holly Street
Caddell's
Mackenzie
By DeWitt Mackenzie
Robert Foote
Pacific
Joe Pettey
H. R. Summer
Mrs. Fly
EAS
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron CO
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