Byrd Machine In Tough Fight
In Virginia a four-way Democratic gubernatorial nomination race heats up as challenger candidates challenge the Byrd machine. Nomination signals a November election with issues centered on school funding and charges of machine politics. Main contenders include John S. Battle Miller Francis Pickens Rhodes Scholar Horace H Edwards and Remmie L Arnold. Battle and Miller frame the contest as a fight against labor influence and the political machine.
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Richmond
Virginia
U. S
Harry E. Byrd
Byrd
John S. Battle
Senate Finance Committee
Francis Pickens
Miller
Horace H. Edwards
Remmie L. Arnoled
Petersburg
Battle
Millecamps
Vehicle Defects Bar Applicants For Drive
A report by highway patrol license inspector H. L. Hester shows 7 Limestone and 17 Morgan applicants were temporarily barred for vehicle defects. Fifteen Limestone and 22 Morgan applicants passed tests. Of 46 Limestone applicants 17 failed rules of the road, six in driving tests, one for eye sight. In Morgan 71 applied. 19 failed rules of the road, 11 in driving tests, two for insufficient vision.
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H. L. Hester
High‘way
Limestone
Morgan
Morgan County
Dedication Services Held at Fairfield Church
Residents of Fairfield in Lawrence county celebrated the formal dedication of the modern new Church of Christ building. The event honored founders from 1885 and cited the building committee members John H. Bass P P Wiley Kyle McWhorter. T A Thompson of Decatur and James Ray of Mt Hope led the service with local families and longtime worshippers in attendance.
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Fairfield Church’ OF Christ
Forbis Harvel
Finis Bass
Lawson Rodgers
Sam Hobbs
Fairfield
Lawrence County
Church of Christ
Elam Moody
Grady Moody
John Pruiett
John Pruitt
Henry McWhorter
Kyle McWhorter
Jimmie Byars
John H. Bass
P. P. Wiley
Herbert Lee
Roy Weatherwax
Jennie Jacobs
Kathleen Knight
T. A. Thompson
Decatur
James Ray
Mt. Hope
Speegle Rites to Be Held in Hartselle Church
Funeral services for Mrs. William Speegle 50 of Hartselle will be Sunday at 2 p m at First Christian church Hartselle with Rev T V Hatchett officiating. Interment in Hartselle city cemetery Peck directing Surviving are husband William Speegle daughter Mrs John Speake son H L Speegle and brother Albert Postelle Pallbearers listed.
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William Speegle
Hartselle
First Christian Church
T. V. Hatchett
Hartselle City
Peck Directing
John Speake
H. L. Speegle
Albert Postelle
Alton Butler
L. N. Whitman
W.S. Poole
Andrew Ae L. B. Wright
Leonard Ate
Nickel alloying uses dominate production share
About 84 percent of all nickel produced is used for alloying purposes, forming the primary application of the metal in industry. This reflects nickel’s role in enhancing strength and durability across alloys.
Persistent nasal stuffiness and allergy treatment guidance
Long term guidance on chronic nasal congestion discusses causes such as allergy sinus infection enlarged adenoids and nasal septum bending. It covers symptoms treatments including removing sensitizing substances antihistamines injections and, when needed, surgical options for chronic sinus infection and septum issues. It notes hormonal changes pregnancy and aging can influence nasal inflammation.
Dynamite Found By Negro's Home In White Section
In Birmingham Alabama three sticks of dynamite were found by a Negro minister Milton Curry living next to three other Negro homes in a white zoned area. The dynamite with a fuse and cap but unfired was located in weeds beside Curry's house in North Smithfield on the Westside. City officials ordered Curry to move but he refused pending zoning clarification. A special zoning committee was formed to seek compromise with both communities and expected recommendations next month.
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Birmingham
Ala
Milton Curry
North Smithfield
Curry
Two Florence Men Enroll in Naval Officer Candidate Program
Florence youths Branson E. Downing and Nelson R. Starkey have begun a summer training course at the Newport Naval Station as part of the Naval Reserve Officer Candidate program. The program selects college underclassmen aged 17 or older from U.S. colleges to train as Naval reserve officers, with about 1,200 men currently in the system. It aims to indoctrinate candidates in Naval subjects and leadership, and to instill Navy traditions.
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Florence
Branson E. Downing
E. E. Downing
North Cedar Street
Nelson R. Starkey
N. R. Starkey
East Tuscaloosa Street
Naval Station
Newport, R. L
Naval Reserve
United States
Ginger and Jack To Be Divorced
Hollywood report states Ginger Rogers and husband Jack Briggs have separated after six years of marriage. Ginger’s mother confirms the breakup last night. Rogers says she plans to finish her current picture then consider a quiet period, with little hope for reconciliation.
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Hollywood
Ginger Rogers
Jack Briggs
Ginger
Briggs
Lela Rogers
Perfect Strangers
Mrs. Rogers
Virginia Katherine McMath
Harry S Truman
Independence
E. J. Culpepper
Lew Ayres
Des Moines
Jane Wyman
Schenectady
N. Y
East
Pasadena
Station WEDR Negro Broadcasts Hit by Sabotage
Birmingham, July 30. WEDR radio station reports its $5,000 steel tower was sawn through and collapsed, delaying all negro broadcasts planned for Aug. 14. Operator J Ed Reynolds will post an armed guard. a maintenance worker saw five white men drive away after the wreck. No motive given.
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Birmingham
Ala
WEDR
Ed Reynolds
Reynolds
Adam White
James W. Henson
Horned Toad Found in Decatur Spot
A phrynosoma cornutum or horned toad was found near the garage of Mrs. Felix Baker at 1602 Fourth Avenue South in Decatur, reported by J. D. Cloud to The Daily Saturday. Encyclopedia Britannica notes it is a lizard, not a true toad, and its diet centers on ants and insects amid unusually wet weather.
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Decatur
Felix Baker
Fourth Avenue South
J. D. Cloud
Parker to Lead Gospel Meeting at Local Church
Howard D. Parker of Columbia Tennessee will preach a ten day gospel meeting at Memorial Drive Church of Christ in West Decatur. Services run daily for ten days from today at 10 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. T A Thompson minister says Parker previously labored with the congregation in a fruitful meeting and invites all to attend each service.
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Howard D. Parker
Columbia
Tenn
Memorial Drive Church of Christ
West Decatur
T. A. Thompson
Parker
Model Prisoner Shot During Escape Attempt at Prison Camp
In Gadsden Alabama a road camp prisoner Henry Gordon attacked guard R J Croft with a grass cutting blade during an escape attempt and was shot three times and critically wounded. Gordon who had a Jefferson County burglary sentence had been a model prisoner. Fellow convict Willie James was recaptured shortly after. The incident happened near Springville during road maintenance work. The United States produced more than 19 million tons of paper in 1946.
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Gadsden
Ala
State Road
Ned P. Rogers
Sumiton
R. J. Croft
Henry Gordon
Jefferson County
Gordon
Croft
Highway Department
Montgomery
Willie James
Springville
Morris Given Until Monday on Grand Jury Records
Klan leader William Hugh Morris has until Monday to produce the white-robed order records for a grand jury. Circuit Judge George Lewis Bailes granted extra time after a hearing to decide whether Morris remains in contempt for refusing to hand over the documents. Morris says the records were stolen, he’s willing to comply, and he was released on bond with conditions to locate them. The grand jury, investigating mob violence, is recessing until Tuesday.
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Birmingham
Ala
William
Hugh Morris
George Lewis Bailes
Morris
Two Enter Armed Forces in Decatur
Decatur recruiting offices report one recruit enlisting in the Army and one reenlisting. James G. Adams, 19, Eva, joined the corps of engineers. Dan C. Weatherly, 21, 141 Sixth Avenue West, reenlisted in the medical corps and holds the rank of corporal.
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Decatur
Lake Queen River Cruise Planned by Merchants
The merchants committee of the Chamber of Commerce has chartered the Lake Queen for a four hour river cruise on August 25. The event includes food, dancing, sunset on the water, and fellowship. Only 136 seats are available. merchants and their employees are urged to call 63 to reserve.
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Merchants Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Queen
United States Becomes Leading Clay Tile Producer
The United States, after 82 years of producing clay floor and wall tile, now manufactures more clay tile than any other country, reflecting a prominent shift in the industry and domestic manufacturing strength.
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United States
Chaplin Jr jailed on drunkenness charge in Hollywood
Charles Chaplin Jr 24 son of the famous comedian was jailed in Hollywood California after an arrest for drunkenness. He was picked up in front of Gambler Mickey Cohen's Cafe Continentale AP Wirephoto.
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Charlie Chaplin JR
Charles Chaplin Jr
Charlie Chaplin
Hollywood
Calif
Mickey Cohen
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