Deeds Obtained For New Road
Progress in obtaining right of way deeds for a proposed Decatur Arab road moves swiftly. Of 37 additional deeds needed, chairman Sim Howell said they have been signed by property owners. Deeds cover about 13 miles of the proposed road from the county line near Hulaco toward Decatur. Condemnation proceedings may be initiated for properties not obtained within the next week or ten days. The board awaits word from Montgomery on 31 rights of way agreements completed about three weeks ago. Agreements cover 4 between Lacon and the counts and were sent to the Highway Department in Montgomery for approval. The agreements do not become binding until approved by the U S Bureau of Public Roads.
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Decatur
Morgan Board of Revenue and Control
Howell
Hulaco
Deca
Montgomery
U S
Lacon
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Holiday Baskets Planned for Salem Shut-Ins
Salem WSCS completed plans for Christmas baskets for the sick and shut-ins at a meeting. Prayer opened by Mrs. Pearl Foote with Mrs. Chasteen presiding. The program titled Christ And Christmas featured Luke 2 1 2 0 and carols with Mrs. Carter at the piano. Edmund Steven led The Wisest Wise Man in play form and participants included Mrs. Foote Wallace Lamon and Lov ed refreshments followed by prayer.
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Salem Wscs
Pearl Foote
Grady Chasteen
Chasteen
Leonard Carter
Edmund Steven
Sarah Wallace
Woodrow Lamon
Leonved
Chasteen Ter
Bridge in Radio Program Defined
A bridge in a radio program is a device to cover a gap between two sections of a broadcast.
Southern Motor Vehicle Pact Creates One Reciprocal Contract
Ten Southern states agree on a single general contract for reciprocal motor vehicle pacts. A Southern reciprocity committee, led by John Watts of Kentucky, will draft the final form for governors. Georgia’s A. O. Randall named secretary, with reps from Virginia to Kentucky. The pact aims to tax immunity for vehicles properly registered in one state while traveling in another, while maintaining state size, weight, and speed rules.
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Atlanta
John Watts
Division of
Motor Vehicle Transport of
Kentucky
A. O. Randall
Georgia Public Service Commission
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Walter McDonald
Russian river fleet transfer achievement noted
Moscow reports a mass transfer of river vessels from western to eastern Soviet regions via the Arctic seas. It marks the first recorded instance in Russian navigation history. The Ministry of the River Fleet awarded orders and medals to distinguished participants of the Arctic expedition as ships moved from Archangel through northern waters to the Ob Irtysh Enisei basin.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Ministry of the River Fleet
Artic
Archangel
Ob-Irtysh
Eniset
Marty States Pumpkins Are Really Squashes
A reader muses that what many call pumpkins are in fact squashes noting botanical distinctions and asking for culinary clarity. The remark reflects a playful discussion on labels and produce varieties.
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Marty
Andalusia Plan Praised By National Cancer Leaders
Andalusia Alabama praised for its cancer control efforts led by 35 Porayuss club volunteers. Dr Alton Ochsner called the plan the finest work of its kind in the United States. Senator Hill and Representative Grant attended, lauding the community’s cancer awareness and hospital act support.
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Andalusia
Ala
Alabama
Alton Ochsner
New Orleans
American Cancer Society
Poryassus Club
Covington County
United States
Senator Hill
D-Ala
Hill-Burton Hospital
Rep
Grant
Dala
Spire in Salisbury to be lit with eight red lights
The 13th century Salisbury Cathedral will be illuminated with eight red lights making it the tallest in England. A warning will be issued for aircraft to maintain a safe distance during the display.
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Salisbury
England
Alabama Governor forms panel to study high prison population
Gov. James E. Folsom of Alabama appointed a citizen committee to investigate why the state has more criminals and convicts in prison than many Southern neighbors. Members include James Mayfield, Murdock Kennedy, Irene Imbuseh, Amos Jones, Jake Bonnheau, R. N. Moore, and E. R. Mattingly. two more will be named later. The governor notes several nearby states have about half as many prisoners.
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Ala
Alabama
James E. Folsom
Citizens Committee
James Mayfield
Tuscaloosa
Murdock M. Kennedy
Monroeville
Irene Imbuseh
Cullman
Amos Jones
Florence
Jake Bonnheau
Elba
Old Man River Notice to Navigation Interests No. 49 27
Notice references earlier No. 49 23 about a pipeline crossing the Tennessee River Kentucky Pool at mile 101.7. Construction began about 12 December 1949 and is to finish about 15 January 1950 with floating plant operating in the navigation channel. Navigators are urged to proceed with caution and follow navigable waters rules. Colonel A W Pence, Corps of Engineers District.
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Tennessee River
Kentucky Pool
United States
A. W. Pence
Co of Engineers
Neer
Ist Methodist Program is Set
The First Methodist Church will host a Christmas program at five o'clock. Prelude Yuletide Echoes by Hodson. Anthems and solos include O Come To My Heart Lord Jesus Ambrose and Lullaby Van Dyke. Christmas Stars and The Christmas Story from St Luke by Leo Wright Jr. Offertory Ave Maria Bach Gounod. Benediction and Postlude Gloria.
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First Methodist
Hodson
Lord Jesus
Ambrose
Larry Durham
Herald Angels
Junior Dept
Marguerite Livingston
Geraldine Dillard
Christ
St. Luke
Leo Wright Jr
Matthews
Government official condemns glamorizing violence in media
Dr Edith Summerskill opposes publicity of worst aspects of human nature in films plays and novels The parliamentary secretary to the ministry of food cited a Mothercraft exhibit stating society faces a world problem as people glamorize violence through cinema theatre and literature at the cost of children's mental development.
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London
Edith Summerskill
Ministry of Food
Glass containers used in United States yearly total ten billion
A historical note reports that about 10 billion glass containers are consumed in the United States each year, reflecting the scale of packaging production and consumption across consumer goods sectors. The figure highlights demand for bottling, storage, and beverage industries and underscores material use patterns in mid century context.
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United States
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