Fog Envelops Much of Dixie
A heavy fog blanketed the South stopping air and ship traffic and causing injuries and two drownings near New Orleans. The Army identified two soldiers missing pending next of kin, while Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Mississippi reported major travel disruptions and 32 injuries in Birmingham streetcar crashes.
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Lake Ponchartrain
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Mississippi River
Atlanta Weather Bureau
Alabama
Bankhead Bates
Birmingham
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Gulf
Mississippi
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Tennessee
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Right of Way Details for U S 31 Improvements
State Department told local highway officials a favorable report on Morgan county right of way agreements for the proposed U S 31 improvements is expected. In Cullman county most agreements are signed with two parcels pending condemnation hearings. The eight mile project is estimated at about 1.25 million dollars with a straight route from Lacon toward Cullman including a 550 foot bridge and four lane grading though some areas may be three lanes.
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Morgan County
S. W. Harbin
Surveys and Plans Department
U. S. Bureau of Roads
Cullman County
Highway Department
Montgomery
Cullman
Lacon
Lacon Mountain
Rotary Gifts To Go To Tots At Decatur Xmas Meet
A Decatur high school male quartet entertained Rotarians at their Monday noon Christmas gathering. The quartet, comprising Ray Morris Fred Schlosser Jr Richard Stabb and Bob Connor with pianist Miss Jane Parker performed Yuletide songs. They placed gifts for children under the Christmas tree in observance of the ceremony.
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A'Decatur High School
Ray Morris
Fred Schlosser, Jr
Richard Stabb
Bob Connor
Jane Parker
The Banks National Plan House Extension Preview
The Banks design shows an original small home with living room bedroom bath and utility space and no basement. It plans for later garage bedroom and porch additions totaling 720 square feet original plus 192 72 and 249 square feet for the expansions with eight foot ceilings.
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BANKS
National Plan Service Inc
Midwest in Grip Of Icy Fingers Causes Widespread Cold
Central Rocky Mountain states face icy winds and heavy snow as the storm moves toward the upper Missouri Valley and Mississippi Valley. Montana records subzero readings with 35 accidents in Salt Lake City due to icy streets. Fog disrupts Southeastern air travel while drizzle appears in Wisconsin and Minnesota and temperatures stay below normal in many North Central states.
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Montana
North Dakota
Wyoming
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Custer
Williston
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Lander
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North Pacific States
Weather Bureau
Carolinas
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Central States
Salvation Army to distribute gifts to underprivileged children
Gifts will be distributed by the Salvation Army and by Rev. J. K. Rogers to underprivileged children, ensuring they receive presents during the holiday season.
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Bers
Salvation Army
J. K. Rogers
Histoplasmosis disease overview and misdiagnosed lime deposits
A Reader explains histoplasmosis a fungal disease once thought nearly always fatal. It can be mild and undetected, with calcium deposits in lungs and lymph nodes seen on X rays. Many tested children show positive reactions, leading to misattributed lime scars to tuberculosis. Diagnosis via chest X ray and fungal extract skin test guides sulfonamide treatment.
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King
Santa Brings Snow Over California Border Town
In Calexico California on Christmas Eve a boy's unsigned letter requesting snow spurs a town effort. The Chamber of Commerce and border flying service will drop man made snow over the city starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday using crop dusters and snow freight from nearby mountains. Santa Claus and helpers will assist, with a contingency plan if rain arrives.
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Calexico
Calif
Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
Border Flying Service
California
Beck proposes Alabama housing authority to tackle segregation
Speaker William H. Beck running for Governor today urged creating a state housing agency to provide low-cost housing and GI loans. He said the plan could issue revenue bonds to be self-liquidating and would avoid taxing taxpayers. Beck framed it as a states rights solution in response to the Federal Housing Authority.
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Birmingham
William H
Bill) Beck
Beck
Alabama
Federal Housing Authority
Admiral Denfeld declines command post amid post‑sacking debate
Washington noted four star admiral Louis Denfeld refused the post of commander in chief of U S naval forces in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean while politics over his dismissal as chief of naval operations lingers into Congress. He warned that future discussions with NATO partners could be constrained by past testimony and loyalty accusations. Denfeld remains on leave until January 19 and retirement decisions could follow congressional reconvening.
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Louis Denfeld
Naval Operations
Congress
Navy
Matthews
Defense Department
U. S. Naval
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Denfeld
Truman
Armed Services Committee
House of Representatives
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C.no. Post
National Labor Board charges Jr. S. Case Co. in Alabama
The National Labor Relations Board announced charges against Jr. S. Case Company of Anniston Alabama alleging unfair labor practices. Details specify alleged misconduct by the firm and are part of formal labor dispute proceedings.
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United Automobile Workers of America
J. I. Case, Co
Washington
National Labor Relations Board Today
Jr._S. Case, Co
Anniston, Ala
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