Ras Huger Sees River Gunboats in Civil War Clash
Ras Huger, a former US Naval Academy graduate, commands Little Rebel and faces a flotilla as gunboats, steamboats, and a mortar boat guard a fort near Memphis. He recalls Sally Mountains, a runaway from France, aboard and watches a Corondelolet shelling from long range while the river crowds around him.
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Brasilius Hite
North Carolina
Acadeus
Kas
Sally
Memphis
Craigshead
Plum Point
Ras Huger
Ras
Rebel Ship Battle Near Corondelet
In a tense river action, Ras commands the Little Rebel to fire on a mortar barge as Federal gunboats close in. Shells explode, the barge bursts from moorings, and the Corondelet joins the fray, leaving Ras fearing disaster before the final volley.
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Th Literary Agency, Inc
John [Stark
Ras
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Burdette
Bill Pip
Littl Rebel Battles Gunboats in Turbulent River Clash
Ras and Burdette pilot the Littl Rebel amid heavy gunboat battle action. Cincinnati and Bragg collide with Federal vessels as steam, debris, and shellfire fill the river chaos. Ras contemplates ramming another foe while orders to retire echo through the smoke and roar.
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Littl
Burdette
Pip
Littl Rebel
Ras
Cincinnati
Price Jand Srmter
Hartselle Grants Two TV Cable Franchises
The Hartselle City Council awarded two cable franchises last night to Skidmore and Skidmore Co. of Tuscaloosa and to Gene Newman, a local businessman. The Tuscaloosa firm is noted as existing.
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Hartselle
Skidmore and Skidmore Co
Tuscaloosa
Gene Newman
Cook's Pest Control Plans New Quarters in Decatur Area
John Cook announces Cook's Pest Control will occupy a new home office on Wolverine Drive SE replacing the Moulton Street site as a district office serving Decatur Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties. The facility will include a 50-seat training room for new employees and a six week program. The firm founded in 1928 now operates 85 radio equipped vehicles and employs over 100 people.
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Cook's Pest Control, Inc
Wolverine Drive
John Cook
Moulton Street
Cook’s
Decatur
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
Cook
Fred Conklin
Joe Steeley
Hollis Dill
Louis Hill
Margaret Sellers
Birmingham
Nashville
Alabama
Middle Tennessee
Cigarettes Taken At Store Robbery
Police responded to a 5 am break in at the Lion Oil Service Station on Church Street. Entrance was gained through the west door and only the cigarette machine was disturbed. James H. Bolan reported cigarettes missing, fewer than 10 packs.
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the Decatur Daily
Agenanseeigaaeei
James H. Bolan
Lion Oil
Church St
Decatur Council Adds Clause To Cable Franchise Bid
After a Decatur TV antenna firm delegation, the council inserted a clause in the franchise barring cable companies from operating TV sales or service. The council also invited the public to tour Morgan County High School facilities next Tuesday as the school expands.
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Decatur
Morgan County High School
Council Adjourns After Discussing School Facilities
City council debates new facilities proposal including 19 classrooms and a library, then adjourns until Thursday to continue considerations and finalize details.
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Scott Mered
John Clagett
Lyhoughland
Valiant
Plymouth
Plymouthland
Atkins
Chrysler - Plymouth, Inc
Lee Street, N.E
Rus
the Complete Variety Stores
SOE A
Welcome Sears
Harry
Surfers
Aisses
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