Court whips three soldiers in public lashes
Three Camp Robinson soldiers Richard Kurman Phillip Sudnick and Lee Roy Kirby pleaded guilty to burglary and grand larceny and were publicly whipped in Little Rock circuit court. Each man received 20 lashes from a deputy sheriff under Judge Laurence Auten.
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Little Rock
Camp Robinson
Richard Kurman
Phillip Sudnick
Cleveland
Lee Roy Kirby
Spartanburg
S. C
Laurence Auten
Jimmie Hal Sybert Honored At Party
A birthday supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean West celebrated Jimmie Hal Sybert’s first birthday on May 28. Attendees included the West family, the Wallace family, and the Sybert family, who gifted the child many presents.
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Jimmie Hal Sybert
Dean West
Wayne
Norman
John
James West
James Wallace
James Sybert
Jimmie
Trio Pleads Guilty to Theft and Accepts Whippings
After testifying they signed a letter to the court consenting to whippings and seeking clemency. Each soldier was examined by Dr. Howard A. Dishough, county coroner, who testified no permanent injury occurred. The trio pleaded guilty May 20 to thefts from eight business establishments and agreed to corporal punishment when asked by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Dishough
Dishough
Second Kilby escapee recaptured near Mulga
Cecil Flummer, 32, of Birmingham, the second man from the Kilby prison tunnel escape to be retaken, was arrested by deputies after an all night vigil near Mulga. Sheriff Holt McDowell said he led the mass breakout. Jack Brown was recaptured days earlier in Bibb county. nine fugitives remain at large.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cecil Flummer
Kilby
Kilby Wall
Holt McDowell
Flummer
Mulga
Jack Brown
Jefferson County
Bibb County
Giraffe Neck Height Falls Short of Ground Reach
A giraffe’s neck is still too long to touch the ground despite its great length. The observation notes the animal’s height and pose without detailing further context.
Norwegians Embrace Skaaling With Strong Aquavit Customs
Oslo reports describe skaaling as a communal toasting ritual shaping Norwegian hospitality. Guests toast across tables, sip aquavit, and hostess duty ensures all eight guests are saluted. The custom reflects self defense against overindulgence and Norway’s social law against drunken driving.
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Hal Boyle
Oslo
Norway
United States
Cadet Russell Speake to Receive Commission in Field Artillery
Russell E. Speake, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Speake of 411 Lafayette Street, graduates from the United States Military Academy this June. An appointee of Rep. John Sparkman, he attended Riverside High School, Marion Institute, and the University of Alabama before the academy. He served as Cadet Sergeant, managed the baseball team in multiple years, worked on the HOWITZER staff, led the Weightlifting Club, and taught Sunday School.
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United States Military Academy
Russell E. Speake
H. R. Speake
Lafayette Street
John Sparkman
Speake
Riverside High School
Marion Institute
University of Alabama
Military Academy
Howitzer
Field Artillery
Krug Releases Alabama Mines from Federal Possession
Secretary of the Interior J A Krug announced the release of four mines owned by the Alabama Fuel And Iron company of Birmingham from federal possession. The department said employees are in an independent union and there has been no labor dispute there.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
J. A. Krug
Alabama Fuel and* Iron Company
Birmingham
American Soldiers as Will Ambassadors in Tanganyika Skalds
American soldiers are praised as good will ambassadors in Tanganyika where locals and visitors mingle. At large parties guests seek them for conversation and a sailor’s sendoff follows mornings after heavy revels as hosts resume skiing and fjord sails.
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Tanganyika
Guatemala
Fjord
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Seneca
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John H. Daymer
Trinity Mountain
Hallmark
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City Park Flower Shop
WMSL
Handy Ellis
B. P. Collier
Dewitt Gatlin
Morgan County Committee
UY & Masked Man
Rockers
Ersons Furniture CO
Tad Hae
Bing Crosby
KRUG
Alabama
Brooklyn
Portland
Oregon
Pride Motor Co
2Nd Ave
Decatur
Memb
Allied "van Lines, Inc
Service Department
Morgan County
Stewart
Senator Bankhead
United States Naval Hospital
D-Ala
Belk’s
Seersucker
Efi
Belk
Junior Miss Shop
Rayon Crepe
Belk’s Boys’ Shop
Belk’s Piece Goods Dept
Rayon
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