FEPC Foes condemn filibuster in Georgia meeting
The Southern Conference For Human Welfare criticized Southern senators filibustering against the fair employment practices proposal. Witherspoon Dodge released a statement from Atlanta noting a 1,000 person gathering that endorsed FEPC and denounced the filibuster as a gross misrepresentation of Georgia and the South.
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Atlanta
Southern Conference For Human Welfare
Witherspoon Dodge
FEPC
Senate
Georgia
South
Fepc protest fuels Georgia voters call to action
Clark Foreman led an FEPC protest urging Georgia residents to pressure Senators Walter F. George and Richard B. Russell over what supporters call misrepresentation and democracy obstruction. Dodge said Foreman did not attend last night’s meeting, noting mass gatherings in Southern cities supporting FEPC.
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Pote
Georgia
Walter F. George
Richard B. Russell
Clark Foreman
Dodge
FEPC
Greensboro
N. C
Penetro Nose Drops Use and Cautions
Two drops in each nostril as directed for cold relief. Feeling better as instructed. Use only as directed. Penetro Nose Drops.
Azalea Trail Opens in Mobile for First Spring After War
Mobile announces the Azalea trail will open several weeks from now marking its first spring display since the war. Sponsors note current weather has been favorable for a strong showing.
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Mobile
Ala
American cities host inter American centers to foster interest
Nineteen American cities have introduced inter American centers to promote interest in nations south of the border. The program aims to build cultural ties and awareness across regional communities.
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Teasers
A newspaper page presents a large themed crossword with across and down clues, plus a cryptogram quotation. It includes labeled numbered entries, a hidden quote puzzle, and a note about yesterday’s cryptoquote. The page lists many clues and compact instructions for solvers.
Athens News Items Highlight Local Visits and Games
The Athens column lists residents visiting Birmingham Montgomery and Decatur and attending events. People named include Mrs Amos Clanton Mrs Lehman Henderson Miss Mary Lowry Miss Marie Wilson Mrs Jack Parks and many more. It notes a basketball game between Athens and Decatur at Athens high school and mentions local civic Club activities and sheriff election plans.
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Amos Clanton
West Limestone
Lehman Henderson
Stewart's Cross Roads
American Legion
A. J. Dupwy
Texas
Mary Lowry
Montgomery
Martha Reid Jones
Marie Wilson
Birmingham
Jack Parks
Bettie Lee Martin
Athens
Decatur
Rock Springs Church Notices and Local Visits
Mrs Author Self improves at home after illness. Rev M G Fields from Decatur conducted a study course at Rock Springs church. Rev Shaw of Austinville Baptist preached Friday. Ladies Cottage prayers at Ella England home last Friday. Next Friday afternoon service at Mrs Friday's home. Edgar Melsong family visited Mattie Stone in Decatur. Edgar Callahan and son Charlie with Sue Callahan and Berta in Rocky Ford Sunday. Luke Roberts and Estelle West visits noted. Midweek prayer at Rock Springs church each Wednesday. Lewis Christen and family visited Perry Wallace and others in Oak Ridge. Edd Griffin visited parents P E Johnson family near Hartselle. Frank Depriest visited Walter Griffiths at Rural Grove.
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Author Self
Carless Willbanks
Hope
M. G. Fields
Decatur
Rock Springs Church
Shaw
Austinville Baptist Church
Ella England
Edgar Melsong
Mattie Stone
Edgar Callahan
Charlie
Sue Callahan
Berta
Rocky Ford
Luke Roberts
Esther Callahan
Estelle West
Rock Springs
Lewis Christen
Luke
Roberts
Lewis Sandlin
Homer
Long
Oak Ridge
Pervin Wallace
Edd Griffin
Hartselle
P. E. Johnson
Frank Depriest
Return of Pacific Troops Speeds Demobilization Program
Honolulu report on a new demobilization plan by Lt. Gen. Richard son Jr. fast tracks Army enlisted personnel Wacs and officers from mid Pacific areas. Immediate calls by Feb. 28 include enlisted men 45 points or months of service and officer 67 points or 45 months. May 1 discharges target 40 points or 24 months and 65 points or 42 months, with some exceptions. Further details on Wac personnel discharges after May 1 to follow.
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Honolulu
mid-Pacific
Robert C. Richardson Jr
Wac
Embarkation Aids Massive WWII Troop Moves From New York
The New York 2 Embarkation moved over three million troops overseas during World War II. The battleship Missouri design consumed 550000 man-days and its construction 3300000 man-days of work.
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New York 2
Vitamin Vim Ad Targets Worn Out Couples
An old style drug store advertisement promotes a low cost vitamin product Said to restore pep and vim to tired husbands and wives Contains iron and is marketed as available at Lord's Drug and other drug stores including Decatur.
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Decatur
Lord's Drug
Local Social News and Notices From Somerville and Surrounding Area
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Bean and daughters Beverly and Barbara of Denver visited Mrs W S Watkins. Mr and Mrs Abner Johnson were business visitors in Decatur. Mrs Melvin Moody and Miss Elaine Sharp hosted a miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs Warne Sharp at Moody’s home. gifts and a salad served. Thomas Winton and family visited his sister Mrs Harry Jones and Mrs Runa Winton. Howard Smith, William Campbell and other locals were on business trips to Decatur. Pearl Suggs returned home from a visit with daughter Mrs Melvin Moody. Buna Winton visited P C Winton. O H Bradford spent Saturday in Hartselle on business. Mrs B M Cuthrell Decahir spent weekend with her mother Mrs Maggie Ransom and family. Mely Sharp of the Air Corps received honorable discharge and returned home to his parents Mr and Mrs Alvie Sharp at Price. Ernest Ransom and Floyd Houser were married in Decatur with Judge Almon presiding. They will reside with the groom’s mother on route one Ernest Hawkins purchased the shop formerly Everett Lemmond’s. J T Doe Baldwin bought part of the G W Blevins estate including the house now occupied by Mrs Leona Goree and family.
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Louis
Jack Parks
Philadelphia
Ed, Parker
Panola
Ala
Roy
Clem
Harold Lorrorn
Willie Guffis
Business and Professional Women’s Club
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Leola Side
Lula Staton
Charles A. Sarver
Salt Lake City
Joe Sarver
James Rankin
Aubrey Wright
Mobile
Joe Anderson
Belle Mina
Florida
Otis Gregg
Birmingham
R. C. Wood
Ophelia Allen
Jefferson Hospital
James Jones
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Gilbert Bean
Beverly
Barbara
Denver
Peck Bean
Linda Mae
Lana Gay
W. S. Watkins
Abner
Johnson
Decatur
Melvin Moody
Elaine Sharp
Warne Sharp
Moody
Thomas Winton
Harry Jones
Runa Winton
Howard Smith
William Campbell
Pearl Suggs
Falkville
Mers
Buna Winton
P.C. Winton
O.H. Bradford
Hartselle
M.-—-Cut
Graften Sharp
Air Corps
Alvie Sharp
Priceeeomas
Ransom
Buck” “Steele
A Wits. T . Ter. Lynne
Ruth- Ransom
Fred Ransom
Floyd’ Houser
Groomt
Ernest. Hawkins
Everet
Lemmond
Silas Blevins
Gon
Gene
J.t.7doe
Baldwin
G. W. Blevins
D. B. Mooneyham
Leona Gorée
Town Line votes on reunion in historic secession echo
In Town Line New York 250 residents vote on reuniting with the Union strikingly recalling 1861 secession. The village festively banners Main Street as booths in a former schoolhouse decide if the Confederate banner or Stars and Stripes will fly again.
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Town Line
N. Y
Peroit
Jeff Davis
Dade County
Vicksburg
Miss
United States
Moroline Jar Soothe Burns and Scrapes
A Moroline advertisement offers a large 10 cent jar of Moroline petroleum jelly for daily needs. It promotes quality for minor burns cuts scratches and minor scalds with soothing dressing benefits.
Rail workers laid off due to steel strike impacts
Louisville and Nashville reports large layoffs from reduced freight tonnage while Southern Railway notes no system layoffs but one third fall in freight hauls and wage reductions. Unemployment benefits are sought for 4500 idle coal miners from Tennessee Coal Iron Railway as mines closed amid unloading problems. United Mine Workers leader says miners are ready to work.
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Birmingham
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Southern Railway
Tennessee Coal, Iron Railroad Company
William Mitch
United Mine Workers
Ind
Town Line Secession Status Questioned by Voters
The fragmented text notes that Town Line's secession has not been rescinded by the hamlet's voters, implying ongoing or unsettled status. The excerpt discusses local governance and potential changes in municipal alignment.
Bids Sought for Expansion at Bryce Hospital and Partlow Schools
Dr. W D Partlow announces bids will be sought in February for expansion projects at Bryce hospital and Partlow state schools in Tuscaloosa Alabama. The announcements come from the Alabama state hospital superintendent.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
W. D. Partlow
Alabama State Hospital
Bryce Hospital
Tax relief estimate for 1946 earnings
It is estimated that about 12,000,000 low income persons who paid tax on 1945 income will pay no tax on 1946 earnings.
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