Alabama Farmers See Losses But Some Relief Predicted
Alabama farmers faced severe drought and windstorms in 1952 with losses possibly reaching 5.5 million dollars. Corn fell to 27 million bushels, cotton output dropped modestly, and livestock receipts plunged as vesicular exanthema and drought squeezed markets. Poultry and dairy held steady, while late rains offered some recovery.
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Alabama
Frank Stewart
Federal
Agriculture Commissioner
Insurance to cover liability for renters and property
A couple discussing liability insurance for rental properties asks about coverage that would pay medical bills or damage suits for guests or tenants. The ad notes liability policies apply to farms, apartments, homes, businesses, factories, or stores and invites readers to call 2688 for details.
Notice of Final Settlement for W A Brooks Estate
Ex Parte J W Brooks as administrator of the estate of W A Brooks deceased has filed on the equity side of the Morgan County Circuit Court a notice of final settlement. The notice names Ada Hopper Mary Blankenship L A Hale Harvey Hale Nora Gilmore Irene Parsons Nellie Gentry Ernest Brooks Helen Wade Ruby Hill and many others as heirs at law and next of kin and warns all concerned to appear and show cause if any.
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J. W. Brooks
W. A. Brooks
Circuit Court
Morgan County
Alabama
Ada Hopper
Mary Blankenship
L. A. Hale
Harvey Hale
Nora Gilmore
Irene Parsons
Nellie Gentry
Ernest Brooks
Helen Wade
Ruby Hill
Solon Brooks
Irby Brooks
Louie Brooks
Roubert Sterling
Nobe Johnson
Mitchell Johnson
Noah Johnson
Christine Bryant
Ruth Johnson
Glenn Johnson
Gunn Johnson
Shelby Jean Johnson
Cylvie Johnson
Alabama Weather Records Highlight Severe Heat and Tornado Toll
The report notes a dry May and June with a mean 82.5 degrees, a cool snap, and a late summer drought. August showers eased moisture shortages for cotton and peanuts while corn remained largely lost. October brought record cold and dry conditions with lows in the 20s and multiple deaths from heat and spring tornadoes causing extensive damage.
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Alabama
Anniston
Albertville
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
Selma
Soviet economists warn against risky bold claims
In Washington the Russian Communists complain as scientists from the USSR Academy of Sciences study caution in their reports. The Soviet Journal, division of economics, notes a restrained stance amid pressure to conform.
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Washington
the Soviet Journal
Proceedings
The
Academy of Sciencee of the Ussr
Division of Economics and
McCoy To Talk To Accountants Dinner Meeting
F B McCoy supervisor of the pyro metric department Reynolds Alloys will speak at the December dinner technical meeting of the North Alabama chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants at Athens College at 6 30 PM on December 15 1952. James Hairston program director announced today.
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F. B. McCoy
Reynolds Alloys Company
Listerhill
North Alabama
National Association of Cost Accountants
James Hairston
McCoy
Reynolds
Victor Chemical Works
Reynolds Metals Company
Athens College
Athens
Colin Andrews
Decatur
Pvt Pinegar Joins 2nd Armored Division in Germany
Pvt Robert B Pinegar son of Mr and Mrs Elza Pinegar Glendale Athens recently joined the 2d armored division in Germany. His unit conducts training maneuvers in the U S occupation zone as part of Western Europe's NATO Army. The division nicknamed Hell On Wheels was among the first to enter Berlin near the end of World War II. Pinegar entered the Army last May and trained at Fort Riley Kansas.
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Army
Robert B. Pinegar
Elza Pinegar
Glendale
Athens
2D Armored Division
Germany
Europe
NATO
U. S
Berlin
Pinegar
Fort Riley
Kans
U S Report Tracks Filipino Farmers Gains in Philippines Aid
A progress report by the U S Mutual Security Agency in the Philippines says 65 000 farmers have higher yields and income from 20 000 tons of fertilizer. Dr Ronald R Renne notes rural banks and cooperative credit systems are being established for farmer welfare.
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Manila
U.S. Mutual Security Agency
Philippines
Ronald R. Renne
The
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Joe” Dekeyser
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Decatur High School
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Lee Street
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Russia
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