Patton as Patriot and Politician in WWII Tales
HAL BOYLE recalls General Patton's blend of ruthlessness and supply savvy. He notes Patton's bold frontline leadership, timing instinct, and loyalty to his creed, shaped by Omar Bradley's strategic orders that redirected Patton into France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Manila
Patton
Hisaracter
el Guéttar
Patten
Gela
Sicily
Omar Bradley
Normandy
Brittanny
Peninsula
Bradley
France
Ward Meiz
Courtney Hodges
First Army
Mortain
Maurice Rose
Denver
Third Armored
Douglas MacArthur
America
Building Fund Appeals At Priceville Church
Christmas cards were mailed to 500 church members and friends for the building fund of the Methodist church in Priceville. Pastor R N Moore announced donations are coming in but many gifts are still expected, with the goal to have the fund finalize this project across from Priceville High School. Lamar Speakes of Decatur is treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priceville
R. N. Moore
Hartseller
Priceville High School
Lamar Speakes
Decature
Local Social Notes From Cullman County
Mrs Opal Skinner spent part of last week with her aunt Mrs Viola Parker in Cullman. Miss Edith Lee of Birmingham visited relatives here recently. Dalton Homes moved to the veterans hospital in Tuscaloosa for injuries from a car wreck. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Flippo and daughter of Cullman were guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Beasley. Mrs Freeman Lee and Lelton Lee visited her daughter Mrs Barnelle White. J K Williamson visited Mr and Mrs Bud Williamson and family of Logan. Mr and Mrs Athel Rodgers moved here from Baldwin. Mr and Mrs Nelson Skinner visited her mother Mrs Shady Ann Ponder and Velma during the holidays. Miss Dezzie Brown J P Sue and Sarah Brown spent the night with Mr and Mrs Ted White. Rev Spergon Morgan preached at the Baptist church recently. Mrs Oma Brown spent the night with Mr and Mrs Dellis Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Skinner
Viola Parker
Cullman
Edith Lee
Birmingham
Dalton Homes
Veterans Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Gilbert Flippo
Herbert Beasley
Freeman Lee
Lelton Lee
Barnelle White
J. K. Williamson
Bud Williamson
Logan
Athel Rodgers
Baldwin
Nelson
Skinner
Shady Ann Ponder
Velma
Dezzie Brown
J. P
Sue
Sarah Brown
Ted White
Spergon Morgan
The
Baptist Church
Oma Brown
Dellis Brown
Crime rise in Los Angeles in 1945 with fewer murders
Police statistics show a 22.6 percent crime increase in Los Angeles from 1944 to 1945. Total bookings reached 27,452 in 1945 compared with 22,392 in 1944, while murders declined from 101 to 92.
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Los Angeles
Veterans return home as 34 000 arrive on 36 ships
The New Year brings 34 000 U S war veterans home from service abroad. Thirty six ships dock at East and West coast ports as troops and medical personnel disembark in New York Newport News San Francisco San Diego and Seattle. The lists name ships units and numbers of returning personnel from Le Havre Antwerp Cherbourg Marseille and other ports.
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New York
Madawaska Victory
Antwerp
General. Ballou
Karachi
John Stevens
le Havre
18Th Field Artillery
Entral Falls
Marseilles
Usahs Meany
Cherbourg
Monticello
Argentina
Joseph T. Robinson
William S. Young
William Hodson
Coeur D'Alene Victory
Calcutta
Webb Miller
Newport News
Lambert Cadwallader
William Evarts
Field Artillery
101St Engineer Combat
Thomas Cresap
Silverleaf
Coringa
Cliffrose
Edward A. McDowell
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Coast Guard
Riverside
Sasebo
Japan
Nabuc
Pearl Harbor
Dawn
Portland
Ore
Fallon
Leyte
Seattle
Wash
Korea
Basilian
Shanghai
Pettusville guests and local illness report in Limestone County
Miss Alma Robinson departs for Auburn to resume studies after two weeks with her father J. A. Robinson. Max Robinson sick with flu. Miss Musa Whitfield of Athens visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Whitfield. Ben Holt family afflicted with illness. Bonnie Hogan ill and recovering. Miss Mira Dunnavant of David Lipscomb College Nashville visited with her parents. J C Spence from Chattanooga visited the Spence and Pettus families. Rev F M Smith and Benton Pettus killed hogs this week. Carl E Hastings, Beliray, recently discharged from the Navy, visiting family. J Ed Stanford discharged from the was and Mes Cr Riout Pettus of Decatur were here with Mrs Lola M Pet. Frank & Gashecarttia weekend visit with parents. Mr and Mrs W B Spence and H F Dunnavant and Joe Holt attended Sunday school at the Church of a ene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Robinson
J. A. Robinson
Auburn
Max Robinson
Musa Whitfield
Athens
Ben Whitfield
Ben Holt
Bonnie
Bonnie Hogan
Mira Dunnavant
David Lipstomb College
Nashville
K. C. Dunnavant
J. C. Spence
Chattanooga
W. B. Spence
Buelah
Spence
F. M. Smith
Benton Pettus
Carl E. Hastings
Holiday toll rises as New Year deaths exceed three hundred
Nationwide toll from the New Year holiday reaches at least 318 fatalities with 161 traffic deaths and 157 from various violent causes. New York leads with 32 violent deaths, including 12 traffic fatalities, as states report ice slick conditions and multiple incidents across the country.
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New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
National Safety Council
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
Troop Carrier in Distress off Azores
A U S Steamer John B Hood carrying 550 troops was reported adrift off the Azores without a propeller and in need of immediate aid. The U S Steamer Marion McKinley Bovard stood by to assist, with the Hood’s master giving position 36 20 N 36 40 W.
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London
Lands End
U. S
John B. Hood
Azores
Marion McKinley Bovard
Hood
Pettusville items note holiday visits and school delay
A list of holiday guests includes the Spences, Pettus and related families from Athens Courtland Nashville and Veto. Elk M ont schools were closed as buses were grounded by bad roads. George King planned a New Mexico visit. Copeland will preach next Sunday at Pettusville Church of Christ.
Welcome to 1946 Wild Times in New York and Nation
New Year’s celebration across the United States ushers in 1946 with massive crowds, orderly revelry, and high champagne demand. In New York, about one million people in Times Square, over 2,000 police on duty, and record hotel attendance mark the scene.
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New York
Times Square
Arthur Wallander
Wallander
Detroit
New Orleans
Canal Street
San Francisco
Market Street
Washington
Civil Service
Truman
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Miami
Chicago
Surfaces Reflect All Colors Under Different Lights
Surfaces that reflect all color rays appear red in red light blue in blue light and white in daylight displaying color completeness under varied illumination.
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Puzzle List
Cryptoquote puzzle page shows a cryptogram quotation and a list of across and down clues with numerous readable fragments and entries. The page credits King Features Syndicate and displays yesterday's quote SMOOTH RUNS THE WATER WHERE THE BROOK IS DEEP by Shakespeare.
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Shakespeare
King Features Syndicate. Inc
Local Holiday Guests Visit in Lawrence County
Mrs Annie May Harville of Faysette spent holidays with relatives in the community. James Randolph visited his sister Mrs Elmer Patterson of Florence. Miss Briedell Hagood visited Flora Bradford recently. Mr and Mrs Cecil Randolph of Hatton joined relatives here. The Riley Steadmans of Nashville stayed with Mr and Mrs J M Randolph. Edward Bradford and family returned home after holidays with Frank Hagood family. Elmer Patterson and Mavis Randolph of Florence stayed with their parents. Miss Dana Anderton of Florence visited her parents. Rev and Mrs Irvin Hagood and family of Landersville were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie May Harville
Faysette
James Randolph
Elmer Patterson
Florence
Briedell Hagood
Flora -Bradford
Cecil Randolph
Hatton
Riley -Steadman
Nashville
M. Randolph
Edward Bradford
Frank Hagood
Mavis Randloph
J. Moe
Iss Dnas Anderton
Sherman Anderton
Irvin Hagood
Landersville
Cold New Year Weather Grips Much of Nation
Strong northwest winds and plummeting temperatures create a brisk New Year across the U.S. Sub zero readings appear in Minnesota and the Dakotas while the cold belt is expected to ease by week’s end. Snow flurries touch New England and the lower Great Lakes. warm forecasts follow for Bowl games in Texas Florida and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mississippi
Pets
East Central
Northeastern
New England
Chicago
Lower Lakes
Ohio Valley
Northwest Pacific
Columbus Red Birds appoints new business manager
Lt. (jg) Vaughan Devine is named business manager of the Columbus Red Birds in the Salt League. He joined the St. Louis Carolina organization in 1939, spent two years in publicity, and previously managed the Johnson City Tennessee club in 1941 and the Fresnoes in the California State League in 1942.
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Columbus
Vaughan Devine
Columbus Red Birds
Devine
Parenity
St. Louis Carolina
Johnson City
Notable Family Notice Related to the Randolphs
A brief line referencing Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Randolph and their family in a recent publication fragment.
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Patton Fine
Elliott
Mayflower Transit CO
Johnnie Giles
Mahlon Trimble
Johnnie At
Nath-Genters
Straight Creek Coal Company
Pineville
Cullman County Jones Chapel
Eron White
Goode-Mirae
Second
Tire Service
JUST
U. S. and Pennsylvania
Royal
Joe Hagler
Royal Tire Service
LEE
FIRST
Limestone County
Pettusville
Mamie Pettus
J. Westley
Httle
Tommy
Carl Spence
A. L. Spence
Courtland
Romike
Thomas W. Pettus
Anna Dew
Ruby Jo Pettus
Veto
Iva B. Pettus
Thomas W
Will A. Gilbert
Prospect Station
Tenn
Martha Spence
Piney Chapel
Elkmont
George King
New Mexico
Lifford Southerland
Buford Stanford
Thomas W.pettus
Joe Colt
We Te ‘ Aoe
Copeland Will
Pettusville Church of Christ
Dillehay
Grant
Decatur
Johnston St
Daily Crossword
Arabia
Stand Abov
God
Babyl
Egypt
Hawthorn
Bashan
Chase
Noah
Lawrence County
Mavis Randolph
Plowell
Mrs. J. M. Randolph
Hallmark
Ry “E
Sar’s Cardi
City Park
Ackargo
Wiltey MotTok Co
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