Four States Ballot Today Sets Primaries in Four States
Democrats in Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana and South Carolina hold primaries with focus on Oklahoma's Senate race where Elmer Thomas defends against Mike Monroney. Arkansas governors race features Sid McMath versus Ben Laney. Louisiana Senate contest includes Russell Long against Malcom LaFargue and Newt Mills. South Carolina fields congressional district nominations.
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Oklahoma
Elmer Thomas
Senate Agriculture Committee
Washington
Mike Monroney
U. S. House
Monroney
Thomas
Senate
U. S
Korea
Arkansas
Sid McMath
Ben Laney
Laney
McMath
Truman
Louisiana
Russell Long
Huey P. Long
Malcolm LaFargue
Shreveport
Long
Newt Mills
Monroe
South Carolina
Hugo Sims
Orangeburg
John J. Riley
Sumter
James B. Hare
Saluda
W. J. B. Dorn
Greensboro
VA Answers Veterans Benefit Questions for World War I Servicemen
The Veterans Administration provides answers to four questions on benefits for World War I veterans and dependents. Topics include benefits to a legal custodian for a grandchild, eligibility for VA dental treatment, widow compensation regardless of age, and pensions unaffected by residence in a Masonic Home. Contact your nearest VA office for more information.
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Veterans Administration
Veterans Administration Office
Spanish brandy renamed Jerinac to honor Jerez origin
Spain's winemakers faced foreign critique that true cognac comes from France. To counter, 10,000 Spaniards proposed a new name for Spanish brandy and the winning entry Jerinac earned a $400 prize. The term blends Jerez with cognac origin.
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Madrid
Spain
France
Jerinac
Jerez
Community Gatherings Highlight Morgan County Weekend
Mr and Mrs E C Lemmond and children joined Mr and Mrs Henry Moody and family at Priceville for a birthday dinner. Center Springs Sunday school hosted a dinner and games for teacher Mrs Avis Allen. Ice cream gatherings and club meetings were held by Mrs Lester Whitten and by Mrs Huel Sharp with Mrs Gert Sivley. Revival activities draw locals to Somerville and Center Springs with speakers planned for July 26 and Reverend Jimmie Rodgers listed as speaker from Decatur.
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E. C. Lemmond
Henry Moody
Priceville
Center Springs’ Church
Avis Allen
Lester Whitten
Huel Sharp
Gertrude Sivley
Center Springs
Church of God
Somerville
Leon Henderson
Faye
Kenneth
Rudolph Sivley
Modie
Can Openers See Rise in Use Across U S
A New York report shows Americans now open about 200 cans annually, a rise from 26 per person fifty years ago. L W Graaskamp of American Can Co notes growing daily demand despite commentary.
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New York
U. S
L. W. Graaskamp
American Can Co
Eiffel Tower Sees Record Visitor Count in Paris
The Eiffel Tower drew 1,143,000 visitors last year, surpassing 1948 by 185,000 and the prior inauguration record of 1,025,000 from 1900. The 985 foot tower opened in 1889 for the Paris Exposition, which logged 1,968,000 visitors. Paris grammar school children may ride free to the observation platform with a certificate of exams.
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Paris
Eiffel Tower
Giant refugee bear shot in Austria for first time in 45 years
An enormous nearly seven foot tall bear weighing 396 pounds fled Yugoslavia and was killed by an Austrian forestry official. The animal is being stuffed and mounted as officials confirm it is Austria's first bear shot in 45 years.
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Vienna
Austria
Yugoslavia
Local Notes From Morgan County Kentucky Mountain View Area
Morgan County area social notes list visits and homecomings. Mrs O Lindsey and others appear in Mt View records with kin in Falkville Huntsville and nearby towns. The items mention Bobby Ray Clark Larry McDonald Faye Oden D D Lindsey and Arthur Lindsey among extended family and friends visiting or staying with relatives.
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Morgan County
MT. View
Mrs
O. Lindsey
Marlow Fund Being Raised in Athens
Citizens of Limestone County launch the Buddy Marlow Fund to build a home for Buddy Marlow the blind concessionaire of the courthouse basement and his family. A coordinating committee and numerous local groups organize the drive. An early collection of 605 dollars and 76 cents is reported with gifts arriving from as far as Gadsden.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
Buddy Marlow
Marlows
Richard
T. Wood
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Home Demonstration
Progress Club
Business and Professional Womens Club
Fire Department
Buddy
Gadsden
Arthur Stewart
Alabama
Sunday Supper Guests of Beavers and Stinsons
Sunday night guests included Mr and Mrs Cedric Beavers. Gandy's Cove and Billy Lindsey of Huntsville visited Tennie and Oliver Stinson of Gadsden for a weekend gathering.
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Cedric Beavers
Melvin and
Vernal Stinson
Gandy’s Cove
Billy Lindsey
Huntsville
Tennie
Oliver Stinson
Gadsden
Five 1945 Detroit Tigers veterans remain with club
Five members of the 1945 Detroit Tigers championship team still with the Tigers. Pitchers Hal Newhouser Art Houtteman Virgil Trucks Dizzy Trout and catcher Bob Swift remain on the roster.
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Detroit Tigers
Hal Newhouser
Art Houtteman
Virgil Trucks
Dizzy Trout
Bob Swift
Patrol Commands At Two Points Shifted
Montgomery Alabama July 25 Officers in charge of the state Highway Patrol in Montgomery and Birmingham will exchange commands Thursday Ralph Wilson assistant public safety director announced Capt Tom Carlisle former head of the patrol here will be moved back to Montgomery from Birmingham He will be replaced by Capt J F Brawner now head of the Montgomery division No reason for the transfers was given
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Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
Ralph Wilson
Public ‘Safety
Tom Carlisle
Wilson
J. F. Brawner
Vitamin B-12 Linked to Poultry Egg Hatchability
A study highlights that vitamin B-12 is important for hatchability in poultry eggs. Researchers note improved embryo development and chick viability when B-12 levels are adequate.
President Griffith Leads 1901 AL Pitchers in Wins
President Clark Griffith of the Senators topped the American League pitching in 1901 with 24 wins and 7 losses for Chicago.
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Clark Griffith
Senators
Chicago
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Valley Veterans
Loyd
L. C. Fisher CO
Decatur, Ala
Basil Gordon
Maywood
Chrysler Corp
Los Angeles
Winton
Arlene Sivley
Fred J. Snyder
Above
University of Wichita
Kansas
Evans
Aluminum Owning
Bobby Ray Clark
Mr. and
Mrs. Woodward Clark
Falkville
Larry McDonald
Thomas Lee McDonald
Ermond
Elladean Lindsey
Pate Hudgins
Ransom Hudgins
Melvin
Faye Oden
D. D. Lindsey
Judson Lindsey
Arthur Lindsey
Herbert Evans
Marlow
Rudolph Santobello
Santobello
Don's Floor
Stree
Don, Williams
Leavin. Roe
Linderman's
Grant Dillehay
DIX Company
Bank St
Belk’s Men’s Shop
Belk Hudson Co
Engers
Mercury
Blackwell Motors, Inc
Lee Street
Decatur
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