Dixie Strategy Planned by Southern Democrats
Washington July 26 The Southern anti civil rights strategy committee led by Rep Colmer plotted delays to slow the anti poll tax bill in the House. The group held meetings a year before and aimed to exhaust time with roll calls to signal opposition to the president's civil rights program. Colmer stated the plan could not stop the bill but might weary supporters.
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Gordon Brown
Washington Service
Washington
House
Rep
Colmer
D-Miss
Senate
Explosion at Munitions Dump Kills Twenty Four in Spain
An explosion at an army munitions dump in Tarancón Spain killed twenty four people including civilians and soldiers and left more than fifty gravely injured. The guard sergeant in charge was arrested for dereliction of duty and taken to Madrid headquarters.
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Tarancon
Spain
Madrid
Revival to Begin Sunday Morning At New Salem
Revival services start at New Salem Baptist church Cen ter Grove on Sunday July 31 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 2 p m led by D C Prince pastor of Danville Baptist church A basket dinner will follow at noon Vacation Bible school meets daily at 9 a m with sermons at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Rev C D Boozer pastor of Falkville Baptist church will deliver daily messages except Sunday The spokesman invited everyone to attend.
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New Salem Baptist Church
Center Grove
D. C. Prince
Danville
Falkville Baptist Church
Cotton Purchase Approved by ECA from Aid Funds
The Economic Cooperation Administration approved a nearly 46 million dollar cotton purchase from U.S. suppliers for Marshall Plan use. Most of the cotton will be delivered early next year, the ECA said.
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Washington
Economic Cooperation Administration
United States
ECA
Retired Bottler J. R. Rice Dies at 85 in Birmingham
J. R. Rice 85, former Coca Cola Bottling Co. manager in Birmingham, died in a hospital two days after celebrating his birthday. He planned to move to Sarasota, Florida. He was uncle to Grantland Rice. Survived by daughter Mrs H Bryson Glass three nephews and three nieces. Funeral set for 10 30 A M tomorrow.
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Birmingham
J. R. Rice
Sarasota
Fla
Grantland Rice
Rice
Coca Cola
H. Bryson Glass
Understanding Ulcerative Colitis and Dietary Guidance
The article explains ulcerative colitis as a serious large intestine disorder with ulcers and bloody stools. It discusses possible causes, including emotional factors, and outlines diet high in nutrients, dairy, and cooked vegetables, plus drugs like atropine and phyllothiazole, with hospital care or surgery for severe cases.
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Sidney A. Portis
County Bond Drive Exceeds Quota in Morgan County
Savings Bond Chairman Barrett Shelton announced Morgan county raised 188 452 dollars in series E bonds, 139.6 percent of the quota. He praised the county savings bonds committee, banks, newspapers, and radio for the drive and urged continued purchases to support war-time economy and national stability.
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Savings Bond
Barrett C. Shelton
Morgan County
Shelton
County Savings Bonds Committee
United States
Moscow Radio Promotes Russian Beer Campaign
Moscow radio aired a new commercial praising Russian beer as stronger and better than American beer. An official of the Soviet brewery industry cited barley as the main ingredient and contrasted it with American beer brewed from maize, sorghum, and even potatoes.
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London
Moscow
Moscow Radio
Building Permits Issued For Cabins Garage and House
City Hall reports three new building permits filed yesterday in the City Clerk office. R. E. Hardwick seeks two cabins at All-State Tourist camp for 2000 dollars. W. Coney applies for a 200 dollar garage at 1424 Ninth Avenue East. Guy Baker files for a five room frame house at 406 Danville Road for 7000 dollars.
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Joe Pettey
R. E. Hardwick
Ninth Avenue East
W. Coney
Danville Road
Guy Baker
Fertilizer Day Observed Highlights Soil Reform in Alabama
Lineville Alabama hosts Fertilizer Day attracting over 100 Southeastern businessmen and farmers. Soil Conservationist George M Burns leads a 25 mile Clay county farm tour showing fertilizer use reviving idle land while 50 fertilizer firm reps attend a field discussion for a year round fertilizer market. A chicken dinner followed lunch.
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Lineville
Ala
Clay County
C. Appleby
W. H. Cowan
Burns
Cardinal Spellman attacked rebuked by Baptists
In Nashville Tenn on July 26 the Southern Association of Baptist Colleges and Schools condemned Cardinal Francis Spellman for attacking Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt. Delegates at the 20th annual convention passed a unanimous resolution condemning his charges as an attempt to discredit a respected American citizen.
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Nashville
Tenn
Southern Association of Baptist Colleges and Schools
Cardinal Francis Spellman
Eleanor Roosevelt
Association
X x x
Home Demonstration Club Meeting At Mrs Thompson’s
The Southeast Home Demonstration club will meet at the home of Mrs. Ernest Thompson Friday afternoon August 5. All members are urged to attend.
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Southeast Home Demonstration Club
Ernest Thompson
Revolution erupts in Quito as Ecuador unrest spreads
Revolt surfaces in Quito with reports of government clash and broader unrest. The incident marks a pivotal moment as Ecuadorian capital grapples with escalating political turmoil. Local authorities urge calm while seeking to restore order amid uncertain outcomes.
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Ecuador
Guayaquil
Quito
Gov
Government Reported to Hold Control as Guayaquil Quiet
The government claimed control of the situation while Guayaquil remained calm and orderly with authorities maintaining a low profile amid tensions. Local residents reported no major incidents as security measures continued statewide.
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Ernment
Guaxyaquil
Skunks Found Only in New World
Report notes that skunks occur exclusively in the Americas, distinguishing them from other regions. The statement highlights their geographic range as a defining trait.
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New World
Postal Polio Insurance Ad Offers Low Cost Coverage
A Postal Life & Casualty ad promotes the Postal Polio policy offering up to 5000 toward polio care including hospital bills serums medicines and doctor fees with ambulance nursing and orthopedic support. It emphasizes under one cent daily cost and no age limit plus immediate readied cash for treatment and asks readers to request complete information from Dept. 278 Kansas City.
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Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Company
Dept
Broadway
Kansas City
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