Guard to Get Shots in Arm
Alabama's National Guard plans a major expansion of its air arm. Adjutant General James S. Saliba says the state could add at least one, possibly two new air squadrons, likely with one based in Montgomery if negotiations succeed. An anti-aircraft warning unit with radar and radio is also planned. Saliba notes Birmingham hosts two squadrons, and runways are too short for jets until extended.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
National Guard
James S. Saliba
Saliba
Birmingham
Alabama Guard
Alabama National Guard
South America spans vast north south and east west extents
The continent covers roughly 4500 miles in length from north to south and about 3200 miles at its widest east to west, outlining its expansive geographic size.
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South America
Cissy Patterson Publisher Found Dead at Home
Eleanor Medill Patterson known as Cissy, publisher of The Washington Times-Herald, was found dead at her Marlboro Maryland home today. The 63 year old, daughter of Elinor Medill and Robert Wilson Patterson, suffered a prior heart attack two years ago and returned to publishing after recovery. Her relatives include Joseph Medill founder of the Chicago Tribune and Col. Robert McCormick publisher of the Chicago Tribune.
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Washington
Eleanor Medill Patterson
Washington Times-Herald
Marlboro
Eva Borowik
Times-Herald
Elinor Medill
Robert Wilson Patterson
Joseph Medill
The
Chicago Tribune
Joseph Medill. Patterson
New York Daily News
Col
Robert McCormick
Birds of North America Across 75 Families
A catalog notes 600 bird species across North America classified into 75 families. The count reflects diverse avian life in the region and highlights family-level diversity among regional species.
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North America
The South Should Stand With Roosters Not Democrats
Marion Rushton argues against national Democratic control, urging Alabama voters to back electors pledging no Truman votes. He frames the 1952 race as a defense of states’ rights, warns of centralization, and appeals to Southern influence in the electoral college.
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Alabama
Truman
National Democratic Party
Philadelphia
Washington
United States
Russia
Great Britain
France
China
Marion
Rushton
New High Temperature Sweeps Mobile as Heat Wave Persists
In Mobile the thermometer hit 97 degrees before a thundershower offered brief relief. Meteorologist Frank T. Cole predicted the July heat wave would continue despite the shower, with cooling rains to become more frequent over the next several days.
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Mobile
Ala
Frank T. Cole
Italian turmoil cuts rail and crowds Genoa to border
The group travels through Italy during a general strike and communist unrest sparked by Togliotti's shooting. Government troops patrol Genoa while trains halt at Albergo. A private bus carries them toward the French border as lines fail and locals crowd the scene. The escape ends in Nice after a harrowing journey.
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Togliotti
Italy
Rome
Genoa
America
Togliatti
Albergo
Armistead
Tommy
Larry
Borde
Nice
Russia
Burnett Service Set Today at Center Church
Funeral services for William G. Burnett 46, Danville farmer, will be held today at 3 P M from Center church. Rev. Dan Dutton to officiate. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Burnett died Friday at Cullman hospital. Survived by widow Mrs W G Burnett and seven sons. Pallbearers named Poole men and Collins.
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William G. Burnett
Danville
Center Church
Dan Dutton
Peck's of
Hartselle
Burnett
Cullman Hospital
W. G. Burnett
Arlan
New York
Calvin
Eldridge
Ft. Laughton
Wash
Gilbert, Dorman
Eugene
Rayburn Burnett
Danville 1
Tom Poole
Walter Poole
Ellis Poole
Ernest Pike
Alec Hampton
Otis Collins
Alabama party rift over independent electors and walkout threat
The article details an Alabama Democratic split surrounding an anti walk candidate Langan and anti walk platform McCorvey warning party unity against nominees. It outlines potential court actions to place an independent state on the ballot, secretary of state procedures, and possible writs or injunctions. Rushton resigns citing opposition to Truman civil rights and a states rights plank.
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Langan
McCorvey
Secretary of State
Albert A. Carmichael
Carmichael
Philadelphia
National
Rushton
State Committee
Alabama
National Party
Truman
South
J. Howard McGrath
Democratic National Committee
Party factions discuss strategy on civil rights stance
In a fractured debate, party members oppose rapid congressional action on Truman’s civil rights plan. Some advocate evolution and education to address Southern issues. Mrs Lennard Thomas of Montgomery, a national committeewoman, expresses cautious steadiness, saying she remains in the middle of the dispute.
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South
Lennard Thomas
Montgomery
Child Struck by Truck Not Seriously Hurt on Sycamore Street
Aubry Wayne Norton seven was hit by a truck in front of Tip Top grocery on Sycamore Street at 8 11 P M Saturday. He was rushed to Chenault clinic and thought not seriously hurt. Witnesses said the truck moved slowly. Norton is grandson of Henry Norton, Tip Top owner.
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Aubry Wayne Norton
Tip-Top Grocery
Sycamore Street
Chenault Clinic
Ward Cooper
Aubry Wayne
Henry Norton
Tip
Top Grocery Incident Shocks Local Community
A boy was rushed to the clinic by his mother Mrs. James Norton and his aunt Mrs. O. S. Hagerman. City officers Carter Sims and Jones investigated the case.
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Top Grocery
James Norton
0. S Hagerman
Carter, Sims and Jones
Scions Predict Backfire for Move in Political Theatre
Scions state the move will backfire eventually and that they expect to elect their national ticket this fall and retain control of Congress. They plan to hold fire and counterattacks until nearer the November election and anticipate Mr. Truman and his advisers making blunders before then.
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Congress
Mr. Truan
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Cissy’ Patterson
Capital
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Claude B. McRae
Col. Rushton
NEW High
Belk
Decatur
James C. West
Robert M. Daniels
van Wert
Ohio
Harold J. Carswell
James Smith
Tiffin
Brownell
Miss Lee
Cally
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Buieva
Scond Ave
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