Three Prison Farm Trusties Escape In Alabama
Three trusties fled Atmore State Prison farm in Alabama while unarmed. Walter Lambert, 52, serving life for murder from Calhoun County, led the trio. Robert Wright, 32, jailed for armed robbery, and Melvin Goodman, 22, held for grand larceny from Mobile County, fled in a tarn truck then stole a taxicab toward Century Florida.
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Atmore
Alabama
Florida
Atmore State Prison
W. R. Stillines
Walter Lambert
Calhoun County
Mobile County
Robert Wright
Melvin Goodman
Stillines
Century, Fla
Roman Roads Built To Last With Thick Structure
Historical reports note Roman roads were typically three feet or more thick, forming durable pathways that supported heavy carts and military movement across provinces.
Ex Parte John F McLaughlin Trust Settlement Notice
In Morgan County Alabama Circuit Court equity docket John F McLaughlin as Trustee of the Sherry Lee McDonald minor trust files for partial settlement of administration. By order of January 28 1953 at 10 00 A M the settlement will be made at the Morgan County Courthouse with appearance and contest rights reserved. Bryan McAfeeRegister dated December 29 1952 and run December 30 January 6 13.
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John F. McLaughlin
Sherry Lee McDonald
Circuit Court
Morgan County
Alabama
Bryan McAfee
DAILY CROSSWORD puzzle clues and cryptogram quote
A readable crossword style item with across and down clues listing many standard entries. Includes a Daily Cryptogram quote by Longfellow with a sample code puzzle and instructions.
Negro Shanghaied By A Bondsman Posing As Officer
In Columbus Ohio a 21 year old Alabama Negro, Gerdis Hill, was shanghaiied at pistol point from Detroit and held in an Ohio jail. A man posing as a Birmingham deputy, H Batson, claimed transit authority and produced an Alabama bond warrant. Michigan Governor Williams sought Gov Laushe's help to avert Hill's return south.
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Columbus
Alabama
Pistol Point
Detroit
Ohio
Michigan
South
G. Mennen Williams
Frank J. Lausche
Lausche
Gerdis Hill
Toledo
Jay E. Allen
Birmingham
H. Batson
Hill
Batson
Courageous mother births son then dies after Christmas
Mrs. Mary Decelle 32, diagnosed with cancer, gave birth to a 5 pound 7 ounce boy last Saturday then died less than 24 hours later. She left Kerbs Memorial Hospital to spend Christmas at home before returning for a Caesarian section, fulfilling her promise to family. Doctors called her brave and noted she held the infant long enough for delivery. Her husband Morton, parents, and relatives gathered at home during Christmas as tests on the newborn proceed.
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ST. Albans
Mary Decelle
Decelle
Kerbs Memorial Hospital
Walter Bath
Rath
George
Mar. Susan
Judith Lynn
Nancy Jean. de
British firm develops echo whale finder device
A British firm has developed a device using echo principles to locate whales. The invention keeps harpoon gunners continually informed of a whale’s position from initial detection, improving accuracy at sea.
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New York
British Information Service
Detained man alleges pistol point abduction across state lines
Hill told police he was accosted on a Detroit street at pistol point, handcuffed and shanghaied across the state line. Birmingham officials deny Batson as deputy sheriff and say H Brady Batson Jr. sought him to reclaim a bond jumper. The Negro had posted a $300 bond after a license arrest. Michigan seeks Hill's extradition. Ohio patrol says the suspects had time to leave.
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Hill
Detroit
Pistol Point
Birmingham
Wilton E. Hogan
Batson
H. Brady Batson Jr
Michigan
Ohio Highway Patrol
Eisenhower inauguration delegation named for Alabama
About 175 Alabamians will attend President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower s inauguration in Washington as official representatives from the state. State Republican Chairman Claude O Vardaman of Birmingham will lead the delegation, listing many longtime Republicans and Citizens for Eisenhower members.
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Birmingham
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington
Huntsville
B. L. Noojin Sr
Gadsden
Ralph Daughtry
Dothan
C. M. Hoehnberg
Selma
Anniston
Cole Horton
Sheffield
H. H. Pritchett
Jack W. Warner
Tuscaloosa
Ferns Reach Heights Up to Eighty Feet in Some Species
Some ferns can grow to a height of as much as 80 feet. The fact highlights the extraordinary vertical growth potential found among certain fern varieties and their impressive size.
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