Legion Ballot Fight Heats Up at National Convention
Delegates to the 31st American Legion convention stream into Philadelphia as three contenders for national commander emerge Craig of Indiana Cocke of Georgia and Green of Nebraska. The parade will showcase 18000 marchers and a $5 million show with 30 bands and 75 drum corps while 100 year old Penland may attend as guest. Naval base welcomes delegates with open ships Albany South Dakota and Randolph during the visit.
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Philadelphia
National American Legion
George N. Craig
Brazil
Ind
Erle Cocke, Jr
Dawson
James F. Green
Omaha
Neb
Legion
Craig
Cocke
Green
Joliet
Ill
Theodore A. Penland
Grand Army of the Republic
Indianapolis
Penland
Truman
Albany
South Dakota
Randolph
Pilot survives crash of F6F Hellcat near Birmingham
On August 26 a Spade Marine reserve flyer crash landed his F6F Hellcat and leaped clear just as flames engulfed the craft. The pilot, 1st Lt. W. H. Donovan of Birmingham, suffered multiple cuts and bruises and was taken to Pensacola naval air station hospital for observation.
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Marine
Birmingham
Ala
Spade Marine Reserve Flier
W. H. Donovan
Pensacola
Fla
Naval Air Station Hospital
West Europe faces grim economic unity outlook in Strasbourg
Mackenzie notes concern over the Marshall plan as Europe stalls toward recovery. Debates in the Council of Europe warn of social upheaval and potential conflict if unity remains elusive. ECAs report a lag in recovery while some nations prioritize national interests over European aims.
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Europe
Atlantic
Consultative Assembly
Council of Europe
Strasbourg
France
Unity and restraint in Marshall plan critique and Britain cuts
The piece argues that the Marshall Plan aimed to foster independent recovery, not fund Europe indefinitely. It cites Britain’s move to cut 600 million dollars from the budget, reflecting strain on socialist welfare projects. It notes Strasbourg discussions on economic unity and warns of uncertain impact across capitals.
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Consultative Assembly
Strasbourg
Britain
Economic Cooperation Administration
Washington
Western
Europe
Cullman BPW hears regional conference reports
The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening. Reports on the Southeastern Regional BPW Clubs Conference were given by Miss Davie Ruehl and Mrs. C A Camp. Elizabeth May of Alabama was named chairman of the regional conference to be held in Washington DC in August 1950. The meeting listed numerous club members and a guest, Miss Jane Shelton.
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Business and
Masonic Hall
Davie Ruehl
C. A. Camp
Alabama
Elizabeth May
Washington, D. C
Miss May
P. W
Birmingham
Cullman
Louisville
Violet Horton
E. G. Plunket
Donald Giles
G. C. Henslee
Annie Kinney
James B. Kelly
Ed Rogers
Jesse Smith
Bess Morrow
Willodean Lovvorn
Melba Quattlebaum
Delia
Bees May Save 100000 Plant Species From Extinction
Scientists warn that without bee pollination, about 100000 plant species could vanish. The outlook highlights roles of pollinators in ecosystems and potential impacts on food and biodiversity.
Bride Wears Satin Dress In Union With Grady Wiggins Jr
Mrs J W Arnold and Dr Fagan Thompson present a wedding in which the bride walked down the aisle in white satin with illusion veil and orange blossom tiara. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Gayles Combs and bridesmaids Misses Carolyn Robinson and Mary Ann Culwell. Best man Grady Wiggins Jr with groomsmen Bill Hauk Jr and James Whitaker. A church reception followed with a tiered cake and punch service. Traveling attire included an aqua gabardine suit for Mrs Fehler.
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J. W. Arnold
Fagan Thompson
Gayles Combs
Carolyn Robinson
Mary Ann Culwell
Ft. Meyers
Fla
Judie Ashwander
Birmingham
Carol Combs
Hanceville
Jane Culwell
Grady Wiggins Jr
Tuscaloosa
Bill Hauk Jr
James Whitaker
Punch
Don Bader
Kingsville
Texas
Betha Ann Fehler
Sylvia Ann Ashwander
Fehler
Marriage of Miss Ashwander to Ernest Fehler at First Methodist
The marriage of Miss Rubye Elizabeth Ashwander, daughter of Mr. John Ashwander and the late Mrs. Ashwander of Hanceville, to Ernest George Fehler, son of Mrs. John Fehler and the late Mr. Fehler, was solemnized Monday at 2:30 PM at the First Methodist church in Hanceville. Rev L W Reneau of Santa Cruz Calif, brother-in-law of the bride, officiated using the double ring ceremony. A program of nuptial music was performed.
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Rubye Elizabeth Ashwander
John Ashwander
Ashwander
Hanceville
Ernest George Fehler
John Fehler
Mr. Fehler
First Methodist Church
L. W. Reneau
Santa Cruz
Calif
Fire Situation Under Control
Fires still menaced brush and timberland in the Western United States with no major developments. A new brush fire erupted south of Stanislaus National Forest in California. over 7,100 acres burned and two lives lost. In San Diego and Riverside counties a large blaze burned 12,000 acres of ranch land. winds shifted many times hampering crews. Two Payette National Forest fires in Idaho were out of control, scorching 20,000 acres and killing two men this week. Yellowstone fires were checked and near control. Black Hills South Dakota fire subsided though danger remained contingent on weather. Two small fires in Wyoming and other regions noted.
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Associated Press
United States
California
Stanislaus National Forest
Stanislaus
San Diego
Riverside
Cali
Nia
Idaho
Payette National Forest
Hell’s Canyon
South Fork
Salmon River
Payette Forest
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
South Dakota
Acres Burned Sparks Fire Danger in Western Oregon
A Western Oregon fire incident raised concerns as acres burned prompted warnings. Officials reported containment progress as crews battled hotspots and assessed risks to communities near affected areas.
In 1875 Nails Began From Wire Manufacturing
The note asserts that nails were first manufactured from wire in 1875, reflecting a historical fact about early metalworking methods. It reads as a terse historical aside with minimal context.
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