Sentences of Nazis Bared at Nuremberg Trial
Thirteen IG Farben directors were convicted of war crimes and sentenced to 18 months to eight years in prison. Judge Herbert, dissenting, argued more defendants deserved conviction for mistreating slave labor. Several high ranking Farben officials received the stiffest terms, with some credited time already served and to be released immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muernberg
Germany
IG. Farben Chemical Trust
Paul M. Herbert
Baton Rouge
Farben
Herbert
Curtis G. Shake
Vincennes
Ind
James Morris
Bismark
N. D
Clarence F. Merrell
Indianapolis
Carl Krauch
Farben Board of Directors
Fritz Ter Meer
Otto Ambros
Heinrich Buetefisch
Walter Duerrfeld
Georg von Schnitzler
Paul Haefliger
Max Ilgner
Freidrich Jaehne
Heinrich Oster
Hans Kugler
Ilgner
Jaehne
Oster
Buergin
Kugler
Ter Meer
Duerrfeld
Linke
Auschwitz
Oswiecim
Fritz Gajewski
Henrich Roerlein
August von Kniernem
Christian Schneider
Has Kuehne
Carl Lautenschlaeger
Wilhelm Mann
Karl Wurster
Heinrich Gattineau
Erich von der Heyde
Comic Snippets Speak To Life And War Echoes
A collage of humor and wartime vignettes from a 20th century newspaper page. Jokes about cats and pets. exchange with a launderer. shipboard banter. family quips. social observations. and a remark on race prejudice. The tone blends light, domestic humor with wartime context and everyday sayings.
Hartselle Visitors Include Cole and Rodger Families
Mrs Cole and family members visited in Hartselle on Saturday. Mrs Gailey from Hartselle visited her daughter and family. Floyd Hill and Hoyt, plus the McLemores, visited Mrs Evla Waits and family Sunday afternoon. Miss Hazel Logan and Frances were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Cole
Frances
Bernard
Cordie Cole
Gerry
Mary Rodgers
Hartselle
Jim Gailey
Cub Robbins
Floyd Hill
Hoyt
McWhorter
McLemore
Evla Waits
Hazel Logan
New Warning To Vets About Reinstating Lapsed Insurance
Decatur VA officer Flake E. Farley urges veterans to reinstate lapsed term national service life insurance by July 31 1948 without required medical exams. He notes many recent reinstatements and clarifies that conversion is not required during the term period. The Decatur VA office will stay open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday to assist eligible veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantland
Decatur
Hartselle
Flake E. Farley
Decatur Veterans Administration Office
Decaturea
Mr. Farley
Farley
Local Social News From Speake and Nearby Homes
Cole and guests from Speake gather for Sunday church. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel visit Mamie Bates family. Miss Johnnie Jacobs visits parents in Moulton. Walter Cole of Corinth visits relatives. Evelyn Heflin marries Ray Waits. Locals attend Speake church. Frank Tankersley dine with Mary Rodgers and son Arthur. Alexander yard cleanup draws neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Waits
Frank Tankersley
Mary Rodgers
Arthur
Alexander —_ yard
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale by State National Bank
Default on a $2600 mortgage from James Edward Wallace and Lola Pearl Wallace triggers a public auction at the east door of the court house Decatur Morgan County Alabama on August 27 1948. Property: SE 1-4 of SW 1-4 Section 36 Township 6 South Range 5 West with mineral interest excepted. Proceeds apply per mortgage terms. Harris and Harris Attorneys. July 30 August 6 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Wallace
Lola Pearl Wallace
State National Bank
Morgan County
Alabama
Decatur
Notice of Sale by Morgan County School Board
The Morgan County Board of Education will sell to the highest bidder as to public sale of property or assets per official notice. Bidders must comply with applicable laws and conditions outlined in the sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Board of Education
Two Suspects Handed to FBI After Bank Robbery
In Adairsville area a bank robbery spurred a swift arrest of two Rome men, Robert Carver 28 and Robert A. Davis 20, who were caught in a taxi flee and handed to the FBI. Carver admitted paying the driver to flee toward Atlanta. Bank robbery is a federal offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adairsville
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Grady Davis
Fletcher Kimsey
Robert Carver
Rome
Carver
Cartersville
Ed Achmately
Robert A. Davis
Atlanta
Kimsey
Payment of Fine Does Not Block Drunken Driving Appeal
In Montgomery a circuit judge ruled that a case can be appealed to a higher court even after a fine is paid. Cecil Hammond of Tuscaloosa challenged license revocation after drunken driving conviction. The court held a final decree had not been made and the case may go to the Alabama Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Recorder’s Court
Eugene Carter
Cecil Hammond
Tuscaloosa
Hammond
Carter
Hammon
Bernard F. Sykes
Alabama Supreme Court
Morgan County Education Board Seeks Bids on School Buses
The Morgan County Board of Education invites bids for cash at the county school bus shop on August 5 at 2 p.m. for 1937 Chevrolet and Dodge school buses with long wheel bases and composite body stock. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed H R Leeman Superintendent July 30 Aug 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Dodge
Morgan County Board of Education
H. R. Leeman
Walking and gaited horse show winners listed across classes
The record lists top finishers across multiple horse classes with owners and riders in Athens and nearby towns. Winners include Mary Allen in Class 1 with W. B. Booth and others such as Blissful Queen in Class 2 with Buddy Coulter, Merry Go Lady II in Class 3, Atomic Lady in Class 5 with Winston Wiser, Noble Knight in Class 10, and Don't Fence Me In in Class 11, among many additional placements spanning walking and five gait events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Allen
W. B. Booth
Athens
Young Black Boy
Willie Young
Gay Hi Boy
Bill Caughran
Bob Mac
Julyn Farms
Scout Wiggins
Babe's Dream
Dr. L. H. Clemmons
Falkville
Bobby Hinson
Rhodes Allen Ruby
L. R. Cunningham
Mt. Pleasant
Tenn
Bobby Wiser
Shelbyville
Noe- News
Noe Farms
Pulaski
Edilie Wiser
Betty Blue
van Gilbert
Atomic Lady
Porter R. Rogers
Searcy
Ark
Winston Wiser
Myra Lou Allen
Cheatham Brothers
Delrose
Billie “Cheatham
Inez
Roan Allen
Carver Manufacturing Company
Dr. Porta Rodgers
Betty June
Coffman Brothers
J. D. Coffman
Chief's Delight
Nanette Hewett
Albertville
Rhythm Wave
Whiteway Stables
Douglas Winston
Ric Roy
Betty Brothers
Nashville Tenn
Nona Fort Jones
Decatur
Maryleen Duncan
Delina Boy
D. H. Brock
Lawrenceburg
Allens
Dr. L. V. Stabler
Greenville
Jim
Mrs. QC. Caruthers
Wartrace
J. Crawford
W. H. Hewett
Dr. J. Q
E. W. Lewter
Veteran Rail Worker Solomon Young Dies at 58
Solomon Young, a 30 year L. and N. Railroad employee, died July 27 after several months illness. The Negro freight house worker was loved by white and Negro colleagues, known for good nature and cheer, and leaves many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Young
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Jones Coal Co
Don’s Floor
Don Williams
Madam Rose Palmist
Mary
Ireland
North Atlantic
Jeep
Reagin
Papa
United States
Buddy
Mexico
Ralph Mueller
Tony
Lawrence County
Aldridge Grove
Francis Cole
Charles Price
H. Ryan Appliances & Furniture
East Moulton St
U. S. Royal Air Ride
Joe Hagler
Royal Tire Service
LEE
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Molly
Tom Pathettig
I. G. Farben Company
Ludwigshafen
Frankfurt
ARIES
Star Gazer
Clay R. Pollan
Taurus
VIRGO
Libra
Capricorn
Scorpio
Bea
Aquarius
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Pisces
State OF
State National Bank A Corporation
Harris and Harris
Senate
Washington
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Clyde R. Hoey
North Carolina
Burnet R. Maybank
Lister Hill
FBI
King’s Grocery
Moulton Street
Lewyt
H. Ryan
Myra Lou. Allen
Billy Cheatham
E of Cotton
W. B. Hardeman
Henderson, Tenn
Boss-Man
S. W. Beech, Jr
Martha Wilson
Dr. P. Rogers
Meddie Crawford
John Crawford
Lady Shannon
Buddy Winton
Gold Standard
Neal Luther
Courageous Fashion
Country Club Stables
Murfreesboro
Mrs. B. Martin
Bill Cooley
Boaz
Millard Fordson
Strolling
James A. Smith
Queer of Cotton
Pulaski, Tenn
Charles Bryant
George H. Booth
Tupelo
Owen Haley
Danville
Joyce Whitmire
Barbara Ryan
Jo Harvey
Martha Bailey
Mary Lou Bell
Pat Wright
McCormick-Deering
Neal Cagle General Store
W. Moulton St
B. Frank Chenault
Grant
Tm Enaaseeee Concrete Pipe Co
Birmingham Barons
Johnnie Aycock
The
Radio Shack
Moulton St
Christ
Everthing
Jesus
House of God
Church of God
Church of the Firstborn
General Assembly
Body
Churches of Christ
Peter
God
Alleaaen
Rom
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