Negro Suspect Protested Innocence In Selma Jail
A 31 year old black mill worker Lee Jones was rushed to Selma jail to avoid a mob after being booked for attempted kidnapping in Greensboro Alabama. Sheriff Calvin Hollis protected him as a mob formed around the scene. Jones denied knowledge of the case. Mrs. Robert Knox Greene the threatened motorist was in Birmingham recovering from shock.
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Greensboro
Ala
Selma
Lee Jones
Robert Knox Greene
Jones
Samy Hobbs
Calvin Hollis
Washington
Greene
Hollis
Film Star Firman Dies at 48 Refused Hollywood Offers
The continental film star and Shakespearian performer Firman died today at age 48. He had previously refused Hollywood offers.
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Firman
Hollywood
Christmas Tree Peril and Winter Survival
A narrator trapped by a snowstorm after collapsing from a fall describes finding his toppled Christmas tree and a dead pine entwined, with his leg injured. He contemplates escape, fears wolves and coyotes, and clings to a plan to light a fire with matches to draw warmth and hope until rescue.
Reception lateness and drama mark Black and Sutherland views
Justice Hugo L. Black arrived late to the White House judiciary reception with Justice George Sutherland drawing attention as absent others. Mrs Roosevelt wore white brocade while Mrs Black appeared in white and silver lame. the scene contrasted with weather and the looming retirement of Sutherland next Tuesday.
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Washington
Hugo L. Black
White House
Supreme Court
Supreme
Brandeis
McReynolds
Shining Palace or Shack A Christmas Night Rescue
A narrator wounds heal after a mountain rescue scene where a fire is extinguished by helpers. Mimi tends the narrator as pneumonia and a broken leg slow recovery while memories of a ranch and a peacock portrait fade into a Cinderella joke.
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Mimi
Mim
Ing
Jerry
Mrs. Hayes
Dora
Calotabs Advertised as Cold Remedy
Calotabs are promoted as a thorough intestinal eliminant and diuretic to aid the treatment of colds. The ad claims cleansing the virus laden mucus and toxins from the intestinal tract and promoting elimination of cold poisons from the blood. The product is priced at twenty five cents for the family package and ten cents for a trial package.
Miss Dixie Back Home After Senate Appointment
Governor Bibb Graves announces Sister Hill will fill the unexpired Hugo L term in the senate. Mrs Graves says she plans to stay at home and garden, amid rumors she might run for governor. Hill chaired military affairs. Graves may schedule a special election for the second district on April 26 with primaries.
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Bibb Graves
Washington
Senate
Sister Hill
Hugo L
Graves
Hill
House
John D. McQueen
State Democratic Committee
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Tim
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Spook Ridge
Chevrolet
Steelstream
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Sales Corton
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Upstate Chevrolet CO
Decatur, Ala
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National Retail Credit Association
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