Central Area Faces Subzero Cold Wave
The Associated Press reports the coldest fall weather hit the North Central region with Minot North Dakota at 16 below zero. Canadian air moved south into Oklahoma and North Texas as many states saw subzero readings. Northeastern areas were chilly but not subzero. snow flurries touched Northern New England and the Great Lakes while most regions remained near normal.
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Associated Press
Mercury
Minot
N. C
Oklahoma
Texas
North Dakota
Minnesota
South Dakota
Iowa
Wisconsin
New England
Great Lakes Region
Plains States
Pacific Coast
California
Alabama Polled Hereford Breeders form new association
J. E. Lambert of Darlington is president of the newly organized Alabama Polled Hereford Breeders Association. C. B. Thomas of Huntsville elected vice president White Athey of Grady serves as secretary treasurer. Directors: Mrs. O L Armstrong Samson M H Kidd Tuscumbia Tom Radford Birmingham Tom McMillan Brewton W J Bailey Montevallo O J Henley Tuscaloosa.
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Demopolis
Ala
J. E. Lambert
Darlington
Alabama Polled Hereford Breeders Association
C. B. Thomas
Huntsville
White Athey
Grady
O.L. Armstrong
Samson
M. H. Kidd
Tuscumbia
Tom Radford
Birmingham
Tom McMillan
Brewton
W. J. Bailey
Montevallo
O. J. Henley
Tuscaloosa
Speake Spearheads Wins. Local Folks Gather Weekend
The Speake ball team remained undefeated after a Friday victory over Leighton marking their fourth straight win. Community members attended services by Reverend Sammy Stabler on the first Sunday and visits included Mr. and Mrs. Free with Mrs. S. L. Hampton and Miss Marie Speake. Pee Wee junior and B teams schedule a Tuesday game against Chalybeate at Speake. Speake players plan to host Decatur on Thursday. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Free, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kelsoe noted visits with families during the week as hunting and travel continued.
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Leighton
Sammy Stabler
L. K. Kelsoe
Grady Sanderson
York
Alabama
Speake
Pee Wee
Free
S. L. Hampton
Marie
Charles
H. M. Layman
W. L. Sanderson
Ellis
Louisiana
Garland Stephenson
Mountain Home
Tennessee
Edd Stephenson
Garland
Altom Freeman
Andrews Chapel
Marvin McCormick
Grady Stephenson
Paul Terry
Decatur
Lawrence Kelsoe
Pop Defends Girl Babies Defends Girls in Uplifting Census Note
Washington reports a lighthearted survey celebrating women as an enduring presence in American life. The column notes 800000 more women than men, eight women in the House, and Margaret Chase Smith and Helen Gahagan Douglas pursuing higher offices, with women filling many trades and professions.
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Washington
Dec
U. S
House of Representatives
Margaret Chase Smith
R-Me
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Calif
Smith
Alben W. Barkley
Western Union
Atlantic City
Local residents update on housing moves and land sales
Eaton Stephenson is nearing completion for his daughter and family. Jack Owens and Mrs. Owens plan to occupy a new house under construction. Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Wiley moved to their farm from Moulton, purchased from Clifford Speake, known as the old Speake home.
Break in major Cuba to Florida alien smuggling ring predicted
Miami reports a large roundup of aliens smuggled from Cuba by air. U S District Attorney Ernest L Duhaime cites two men and their wives plus at least three aliens under arrest. Key suspect Gregorio Simonovitch called kingpin of Caribbean smuggling. Bonds set at $1000 for Saxton and Cramton as others named.
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Miami
Fla
Cuba
Ruth Cramton
Charles Cramton
Gaylord Saxton
Mary Jean Saxton
Saxton
Miami Area
Border Patrol
Immigration
U.S
Ernest L. Duhaime
Duhaime
Gregorio Simonovitch
Simonovitch
Caribbean
Gaylord Miles Saxton
Royal Air Force
Mary Jean
Charles G. Cramton
Ruth
Cramton
U. S
Roger Edward Davis
Border
Opa-Locka
New York
Ignatz Stern
Ella Stern
Henryka Czelowa
Polish Legion
Canada
England
RAF
Welcome girl joins lively family amid gender jokes
The author notes ongoing male focused ad appeals and old stereotypes, but welcomes a new daughter Susan. He recalls jibes at each birth while margins of humor persist. The doctor confirms another girl, and the family embraces Susan as a hopeful addition.
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Margery Ann
Evelyn
Judith
Susan
Rural Church Union Urged
ATLANTA December 8 CIAP The rechurching of rural America is long overdue and requires revamping denominational systems. Dr I George Nace of the Home Missions Council urged consolidation of rural churches to match population shifts and resource needs. Four hundred Protestant leaders from 10 Southeastern states attended the Eastern inter church convocation. The meeting backs federal aid to higher education with caution on federal control. Interdenominational cooperation could drive rural rechurching, with some areas needing church consolidation within or across denominations.
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Atlanta
America
I. George Nace
Home Missions Council of North America
Nace
Southeastern States
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
International Council of Religious Education
Home Missions Council
United Stewardship Council
Luther A. Weigle
Yale Divinity School
Weigle
Assembly
Governor Adds Other Dates to His Cabinet Tour
Governor James F. Folsom expands the operation fact cabinet tour with at least three more regional meetings. He adds Monroeville on December 19 and two in North and Central Alabama for 1950, after already visiting Huntsville Mobile Dothan Opelika and Tuscaloosa.
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Montgomery
Ala
James FE
Folsom
Monroeville
Alabama
Huntsville
Mobile
Dothan
Opelika
Tuscaloosa
Pearson Declares Jordan Won Highest Praise of Russians
The Army records show Maj George Racey Jordan received promotion praise from Russian Col Anatole Kotikov who pinned the major rank. Jordan, later linked to uranium and Russia, was noted as friendly to Russians, with no evidence he reported possessing or leaking secret documents. He later pursued public relations work and a Washington expediter role after military service.
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Pearson
Jordan
Drew Pearson
George Racey Jordan
Russia
Anatole Kotikov
Great Falls
Saint
Kotikov
Viator
Great Fils
U. S
Department of Agriculture
Harry Hopkins
Henry Wallace
New York
McGraw-Hill
Schaefers
The
Brewing Corporation of America
Ruppert
New York City
Luckenbach Teamship Company
Bremerton
Wash
Jor
Dan
FBI
Time Magazine
Walter Winchell
Air Force
Washington
Governor to deliver first address in Birmingham
The Governor plans his first formal address at cabinet meetings in Birmingham. He will outline accomplishments and aims for the coming year while continuing operation fact talks by members of his official family to reach voters.
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Birmingham
Folsom
Wind Chill Facts in Freezing Conditions
A 10 mph wind at 40 degrees Fahrenheit below zero can freeze exposed human tissue in one minute.
Denture Care Powder Promises Comfortable Fit
An old-fashioned ad-style item touts a denture care powder that helps false teeth stay secure and reduce slipping. It claims a pleasant non-greasy taste, no nausea, and alkaline properties to control odor, urging readers to buy at any drug store.
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