Second Resort Owner On Trial
Crestview Florida December 15 A second Northwest Florida resort club operator went on trial following the acquittal of Leon Bishop Fort Walton businessman on gambling charges. Roger Clary operator of the Shalimar club near Fort Walton faced trial after Bishop's acquittal and conflicting testimony on Shalimar gambling. Eight state witnesses testified they saw gambling at Shalimar including VA employee Harry Mitchell Capt James Dennard and Capt Aubrey F Jones. Defense witnesses A L Harrell Pensacola grocer and Fox W Wilson former Okaloosa constable testified.
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Crestview
Fila
Florida
Leon Bishop
Fort Walton
Okaloosa County
Bishop
Magnolia Club
Gov. Warren
Miami
Senate Crime Committee
Washington
Roger Clary
Shalimar Club
Shalimar
Clary
Harry Mitchell
Tallahassee
Veterans Administration
James Dennard
Aubrey F. Jones
Eglin Air Force Base
Ira W. McCloud
State Beverage Department
Tampa Tribune
A. L. Harrell
Pensacola Wholesale Grocer
Fox W. Wilson
Okaloosa
Fuller Warren
Harrell
Wilson
Community Notes From Red Hill and Enon
A roundup of local moves and visits. Jessie McCaghren and others from Lawrence County attended Enon preaching. Mrs. Mose Owens visited Clifford Owens family in Moulton. Henry Hembree relocated to Oakville on Dick West farm. Alton Archie moved to Fairfield with Frank Knight. Locals attended a Speake ball game Tuesday. Dyke McLemore and children visited Price Knight. Wilbur Jackson family and others dined with Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan. Sherry McCaghren of Decatur spent weekend with grandparents Bob and Jessie McCaghren.
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Enon
Mose Owens
Clifford Owens
Moulton
Henry Hembree
Oakville
Dick West
Nmr
Alton Archie
Fairfield
Frank Knight
Dyke McLemore
Price Knight
Wilbur Jackson
Jean
Betty Ann Gentry
Wesley Curtis
John Sullivan
Sherry McCaghren
Decatur
Bob McCaghren
Speake and Area News From Hartselle and Nearby
Tennis visitor Teague stops in Hartselle. Pruitt family moves to James Hogan’s and Garum McLemore shifts from last week. Clemons family relocates east of Hartselle. Speake hosts a ball game against West Point Tuesday night. Billy Joe Alexander heads to military service on December 13. Friends of James Russell Lowery report a non fatal car wreck in Tennessee. wishes for recovery. Mr and Mrs Terry visit Moulton Saturday.
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Tennis Teague
Hartselle
Robert , Pruitt
James Hogan
Garum McLemore
Hendrix Clemons
West Point
Billy Joe Alexander
James Russell Lowery
Tennessee
Terry
Moulton
Vast U.S. Lignite Reserves Reported at 900 Billion Tons
The United States holds around 900 billion tons of lignite in known reserves according to the latest estimates. Analysts note the resource could impact energy planning and future fuel supply discussions.
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U.S
New And Higher Price Line Now Is Solid Along Auto Row
Detroit reports a new higher price line for 1951 auto models as Chrysler raises prices following Ford and GM. Government moves toward wage price controls prompt a Washington meeting next week with heads of auto firms and union leaders.
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Detroit
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
Washington
America
Cyrus W. Ching
Ching
Briggs Manufacturing Co
Dodge
Economic Stabilization Agency
Studebaker
Kaiser- Frazer
Willys-Overland
Crosley
Hudson, Nash
Packard
CIOO
Walter, Reuther
James B. Carey
AFL
William Green
Reuther
Carey
CIO
Auto and Electrical Workers
Life Of Convicted Slayer Is Saved
James E. Folsom commuted John Maund's death sentence to life imprisonment in Kilby prison. Maund, a Coffee county farmer, was to be executed for killing neighbor William A. Whigham after a dispute over land. A clemency hearing drew about 300 people and favored mercy by about two to one.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gary
James E. Folsom
John Maund
Coffee County
Maund
Kilby
House of Representaives
Capitol
Asst
Taylor Harding
William A. Whigham
Tartans Banned in Scotland Two Centuries Ago
The article notes tartan wearing was illegal in Scotland about two centuries past as it signified clan authority and drew British efforts to suppress such identity.
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Scotland
Forest products outrun steel in World War III supply usage
In World War III the Armed Forces used more tons of forest products than steel, signaling a shift in material priorities amid intensive mobilization and production demands.
Fire destroys comfortable country home in Limestone county
Early Thursday morning a fire consumed the home of Mrs. Rowe and Mr. Phillips near Piney Chapel. The loss was largely uninsured. Mrs. Phillips teaches at Piney Chapel county school and the house, built by Lee Holt, stood on land with a unique ownership history. No mortgage has ever been placed on the property.
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Rowe
Lee Holt
Indicted Mine Raid Defendants to Face Federal Arraignment
Twenty three defendants indicted after a mass raid on an independent coal mine last year will be arraigned in federal court. Walker County Sheriff Grover Biggett and United Mine Worker Union officials were among those named in the federal grand jury indictment.
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Birmingham
Walker County
Grover Biggett
United Mine Worker Union
Malformed Intestine Link to Infant Diarrhea and Care
A mild diarrhea in infants can stem from intestinal malformation which narrows the large bowel. Treatment centers on reducing feedings or using concentrated formulas like evaporated milk to limit bulk while maintaining calories. More feedings, water between, and prompt medical care prevent linked issues such as pyelitis and diaper rash.
Western Germany is urged into NATO defense plan
OB Witt Mackenzie notes Western Germany may join NATO defense efforts amid fear of a Moscow led East bloc, with plans to recruit about 150 000 German soldiers spread across NATO brigades. Concrete steps hinge on Adenauer and ministers decisions in Brussels and Bonn.
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12. Nation Alliance
Brussels
Adenauer
France
Police refund parking fine over milk plea in Clearwater
In Clearwater Florida a $1 parking fine was refunded after a man wrote that paying it would deprive his three children of milk. Chief George McClamma invited an inquiry but then returned the money with a note hoping the amount would be spent on milk.
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Clearwater
Fla
George McClamma
McClamma
Unified European Army Seen Under One Defense Minister
The article argues for a European security framework led by a single defense minister. Germany would join as a partner without creating an independent fighting force. The Reich is depicted as fragmented between Russia and Western Allies, with no near reunification. Western Allies are urged to consider concessions to the Bonn government.
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Western
Germany
Reich
Central
Europe
Russia
Britain
France
America
Western Europe
North Atlantic
Konrad Adenauer
Bonn
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Red Hill
Jessie McCaghren
Charles
Goidel
5Th Ave
W. Hecatub
Ai Aoe
Chamber OF Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Bill Eyster
Thomas H. Fitzpatrick
Ewell K. Gregg
Elmer Loyd
C. of C
W.S. Hunter
E. W. McLeod
Gregg
Fitzpatrick
Daily
Athens News
Elsie Johnston
Local Registration Board
Limestone County
William J. Dupree
Salem
West Limestone
Littrell Brothers
Thomas Carter
Brown’s Ferry Road
Littrell Bros
Carter
Andrews and
Johnston
John Sandlin
Troupe
Jones Drug Store
Ardmore
Sandlin
Haney White
Ben Lee Allen, JR
New York City
McConnell Service Chapel
Dr. Dunn
Athens First Methodist Church
Allen
Mal Ragsdale Allen
Allen Moore
Colorado Springs
Col
Hermann
Bundesen, M.D
Copreight
Atures Syndicate, Inc
MacKenzie
OB Witt Macken
NATO
Sally
St.Joseph
Grant Dillehay’s Drug Store
A. A. Jones
J. H. Jones
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