Wheat production tops a billion bushels each year to 1950
For seven years ending in 1950 the United States produced more than a billion bushels of wheat each year.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1951
Page
3
Folsom Says He Will Remain In Politics Not Run For Office
Former Governor James E. Folsom states he will stay active in politics to push for reapportionment of Alabama’s legislature and the abolition of the poll tax while not seeking elected office again. He spoke to the North Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and denied abuse allegations related to pardons, defending his integrity and noting ongoing public service goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
James E. Folsom
Folsom
North Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
J. Emmett Wood
Tommy Vinson
Vinson
Roy Drinkard
Bill Drinkard
Gordon Persons
Madison County Sheriff Faces New Grand Jury Probe
A new Madison county grand jury, requested by Attorney General Si Garrett, is to probe Sheriff Oliver Mc Peters after the prior two day inquiry ended without a report. Garrett said evidence warrants further investigation and will seek another action soon.
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Huntsville
Ala
Si Garrett
Madison County
Oliver McPeters
McPeters
Garrett
Elbert Parsons
McMinnville to Cut Electric Rates for 5300 Consumers
The McMinnville Tennessee Electric System to reduce rates for about 5,300 customers across McMinnville Smithville and Sparta. Residential bills fall 12 percent commercial and industrial 10 percent and street lighting about 9 percent. A 10 percent development surcharge on commercial and industrial power is eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMinnville
Tennessee
Smithville
Sparta
Power Board
TVA Power
Basie Tva
Cookeville
Harriman
Shelbyville
Franklin
Mayfield
Russellville
Kentucky
Aberdeen
Mississippi
Decatur Electric Department
Contract Awarded For Arsenal Fence
The Army corps of engineers awarded a 26,952.61 dollar contract to Cyclone Fence Division of American Steel and Wire Co. of Savannah, Georgia to build a security fence around two production lines at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville Alabama.
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Mobile
Ala
Army Corps. of Engineers
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville
American Steel and Wire Co
Savannah
Grand jury closes inquiry on illegal liquor sales
Foreman J. D. Wall told the grand jury yesterday that the investigation is complete with no further report to be made and requested a recess.
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J. D. Wall
Decatur Firm Is Low Bidder for Coop Headquarters
J. W. Coutts announced Baker and Shaw of Decatur as the low bidder among four on the Hartselle and Moulton headquarters projects. Base bid is 261,728.21 and is under study with negotiations underway before official award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
J. W. Coutts
Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation
Baker and Shaw, General Contractors
Hartselle
Moulton
Co-Op
Co-Operative
Negotiated Contract Depends on Washington Approval
The pact hinges on ongoing negotiations and requires approval from R. E. A. in Washington if and when the co op board of trustees approves the contract.
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Washington
Co-Op Board of Trustees
Biscuit Toss Sparks Dog Bone Burial Incident
A stray biscuit was tossed to a dog which quickly buried it in the ground, according to a brief observer note. The report records a quick canine action following the throw with no further details.
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