King George VI Fits Socialist England, Yet Stands Secure
London reports Mackenzie's view that a socialist government makes the king-emperor's position paradoxical yet practical as George VI, a plain man of the people who takes instructions from his Prime Minister, remains a stable symbol unthreatened by continental monarchies. Queen Elizabeth II is praised for loyalty and dignity, while Edward VII era anecdotes illustrate how royal power has shifted under constitutional limits. The piece asserts the king’s popularity and the empire’s unity.
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London
England
Gibraltar
George VI
Edward VII
George V
Edward VIII
Mrs. Simpson
Edward
George
British Empire
Commonwealth of Nations
Obituary and community notes from local church and patrol events
Death reported for Mrs. Jullia Randolph, mother of Mrs. Amond Smith, with funeral at Black Ground church last week. Christmas sermon by Rev. Lee Waldrep at Providence, followed by church program and tree. Local residents ill or discharged from service, including U. S. Navy and Army members, with family visits and holiday gatherings noted.
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Amond Smith
Jullia Randolph
Black Ground Church
Lee Waldrep
Providence
O. A. Terry
Tom
Mae Bell Parker
Gradie Waldrop
Martha Parker
Moulton
Simon Patterson
Lyndon
Jeffreys
Decatur
Elmer Patterson
Florence
A. P. Campbell, Sic
U. S. Navy
Sgt
Cotaco School to Present Christmas Play Wednesday Night
The school will close Friday afternoon for a program and a Christmas tree. The Sunday school will have a Christmas tree on Monday night. Everyone come and bring your gifts. Mrs. Cynthia Kay remains ill. Jack Kay and Edgar A. Gamble are at home with discharge from service. Ed Cagle sold his place to Telan Brown and will move to his Georgia farm. Gordon Womack and family plan holidays visit with Mrs. W. C. Day. Shoppers from here were in Huntsville Saturday.
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Jack Kay
Edgar A. Gamble
Cynthia Kay
Ed Cagle
Telan Brown
W. C. Day
Huntsville
Evervone
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Bowfinlans
Dean
Milemy
Decatur Flying Service
Courtland
Lawred Black
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Bill Lovett
J. T. Lovett
Jim Anderton
Hatton
Blake Etthredge
Navy
Morgan County
Lacey’s Spring
Augusta
Winfrey
McRae Motors
Knox McRae
Bradley Motor CO
Pryor Motor CO
Lawrence Motor CO
John White Motors
Alabama Motor CO
Poole Buick CO
Rison Auto Parts CO
Williams Auto Store
Fede
Tex
Alabama
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