Soldier Found Guilty of Rape in San Francisco
An all male federal jury convicted Sgt Lyle Buswell of second degree murder and rape in the Hamilton air base case linking to the death of Fairy Decker 44. Jurors added without capital punishment for the rape and murder counts though the government sought the death penalty. Buswell admitted choking Decker and claimed rape was nonconsensual but denied it occurred. Judge Goodman set sentencing for Monday with a motion for new trial expected.
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San Francisco
Lyle Buswell
Fairy Decker
Rutland
San Quentin Penitentiary
Louis Goodman
Buswell
Goodman
Burns
Harry Buswell
Springfield
Oaks and junipers Can Reach Two Thousand Year Ages
Some oaks and juniper trees live to about 2000 years, according to researchers studying ancient woodlands and long lived tree species. The finding highlights remarkable longevity and climate resilience in these species.
Penicillin May Curb Rheumatic Fever Attacks in Children
A 1950 syndicate report explains rheumatic fever as a major child killer and details a study where 53 infected children received oral penicillin, with none developing respiratory infections and only one showing streptococci, while 64 untreated children had several infections. The piece notes potential for home school use under physician direction.
David Jackson Called Home
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon for David C. Jackson 73 a Hatton resident who died last night at 7 30 in a Florence hospital after a long illness. Services at 2 pm at Okolona Baptist church Hatton with Rev Walker Myhan and retired Rev Lee Waldrup. Interment in Hardshell cemetery Brown Service of Tuscumbia directing. Survived by wife two sons Thomas and Claude two granddaughters Sarah Lee Jackson and Dorotha Dean Jackson a sister Mrs Margie Harrison and several nieces and nephews all of Hatton. Native of Lawrence county he lived in Hatton all his life and retired as a farmer. He served as justice of the peace 30 years and was registrant for the state board of health. Buckwheat honey is the darkest commonly found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Jackson
Hatton
Florence
Okolona Baptist Church
Walker Myhan
Lee Waldrup
Hardshell
Brown Service
Tuscumbia
Jackson
Thomas
Claude
Sarah Lee Jackson
Dorotha Dean Jackson
Margie Harrison
Lawrence County
State Board of Health
Car plunges across sidewalk injuring Birmingham boy
A 5-year-old boy was treated for critical injuries after a car borrowed by a 15-year-old driver veered off a curve, crossed a sidewalk, and struck him. Another child, 8, received a shoulder injury when a bumper fragment hit him.
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Birmingham
Ala
Johnny Breckle
Danny Gallups
T. O. Vincent
Charles East
East
Singers greet Belle View crowd as McCaghren clan gathers
A community singing at Belle View drew residents including Jessie and Jerome McCaghren. Visits and socializing occurred across nearby families such as Owens, Sandlin, Jackson, Sullivan, Knight, and McCaghren households. Several illnesses were noted among Elmer Owens’ children.
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Belle View
Mose Owens
Marvin Owens
Limestone County
Jessie
Jerome McCaghren
Decatur
Elmer Owens
A Robert Sandlin
Neel
Wilbur Jackson
Five Points
John Sullivan
P. L McCaghren
Minnie Way
Jean Saint
Ebeneezer J McScurry’s Worry Ends His Wealth
Old Ebeneezer J McScurry hoarded stocks and cash while exploiting a widow and orphan, then died of worry after a long scheme. His heirs, Karl Flaster notes, will spend his salted wealth instead of dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McScurry
Grim
Ebeneezer J. McScurry
Karl Flaster
Better Light And Quips From The Evening Pages
A montage of light hearted lines and jokes from a local page. Anecdotes range from improved lamp light for homework to humorous exchanges about plumbing, pets, and daily life. A resident muses on the hen pecked husband and a child’s stray birth certificate mix up in school.
Vacation Bible School Opens at First Christian Church
The daily vacation Bible school begins Monday morning at the First Christian church and will run through June 9. Children four and older may attend with registration through their teacher before Monday. Classes cover kindergarten through intermediates and visitors are welcome.
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First Christian Church
China Representation in UN Split Faces U S Vote
Dewitt Mackenzie notes the U N Security Council may decide this month whether China will be represented by the nationalist government or communists. The United States will oppose seating the Chinese communists but will not veto. it seeks a majority vote without a veto, risking global political impact and Senate questions for State Department explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigrid Arne
Dewitt MacKenzie
China
United Nations
U.N. Security Council
U.S
U. S
Security Council
U. N
United Nations Council
Council
Russia
Italy
Ireland
Switzerland
Baltic States
Lithuania
Estonia
Latvia
Washington
Senate
State Department
Knowland
R-Cal
United States
U. N. Security Council
Community Notes on Local Visits and a Truffle Experiment
Lawrence County entries list gatherings at Pine Grove with Flora Allred and local families including the Fergusons Tucker Sheltons and NeSmi ths. A notable wedding ties Geneva Tucker and Billy Campbell of Decatur. Experiments continue in the U S to grow truffles.
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Lawrence County
Flora Allred
Hal Ferguson
John Ferguson
Hollis NeSmith
Dwight
Carolyn
Dennis Tucker
Edsel Hardin
Cleo Tucker
Johnny Shelton
Lou
Linda
Billy Campbell
Frank Tucker
Geneva Tucker
Decatur
Gerald
Martha Sue
de Tucker
Loyd Hitt
Elbert
U. S
Mower Outpaces Ten Men In Hay Cutting
A tractor mower can cut as much hay in 10 minutes as 10 men can in a whole day, showing the efficiency of mechanized farming.
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Dorothy Pitt
Dian Wells
Thomas Long
Anna Marie Link
Redding Pitt
Pitt
John David
Nancy Conner
Marvin Dinsmore
Betty West
Jimmie Pruett
Daily
Automobile
Moody’s
Cain
Bank St
G. M
Eatures Syndicate, Inc
David Jackson
Coal & Grain CO
Checkerboard Store
Moulton St
Red Hill
Jessie McCaghren
Junius
Sadie
Joey
Rachel
Jack
Doris
Oime
First Christian
Sally
Copr
King Features
Mackenzie
By Dewitt MacKenzie
Evans
Aluminum Owning
2Nd Ave
Jefferson Davis
Morgan County National Bank State National Bank
North Alabama
Termite CO
Sherman Street
John Cook
Hollis Shelton
Elbert Shelton
Dillehay’s Drug Store
City Wide Delivery
Grant
Don
Don Williams
Ironers
H. Ryan
E. Moulton St
General Motors
Chevrolet
BUICK
Cadillac
Delco Appliances
GMAC
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Alabama
Morgan County
L. T. Wagnon
Wagnon
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