Syphilis Drive Will Be Pushed
NEW YORK June 10 An intensive campaign to stamp out syphilis in 27 states and the District of Columbia was announced. Dr Leonard S Scheele said the drive would run July and August with free treatment, targeting 3 000 000 affected people of whom 1 000 000 are unaware. The effort is a coordinated effort by the Public Health Service with state and municipal authorities in selected states.
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New York
District of Columbia
Leonard S. Scheele
U. S. Public Health Service
Columbia University
Public Health Service
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Conecticut
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oregon
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Scheele
America
Basket Making Among Ancient Industries
A note on basket making highlighting its status as one of humanity's oldest crafts. The craft is presented as a foundational industry, reflecting long standing skills and cultural significance across regions. The piece argues for continued respect and study of traditional basket weaving.
Southside church invites teachers to Bible School Clinic
The Southside church of Decatur invites all vacation Bible school teachers officers Sunday school superintendents and pastors to a clinic on Sunday June 12 202. Led by Alvis Briscoe association Sunday school superintendent and Olin Ray Morgan county Baptist field worker the event offers age group led conferences and sessions for pastors and superintendents. Free materials will be available as classes prepare to begin the school year. The Morgan county goal is a Bible school in every church and in every needy place so every child can study the Bible.
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Southside Church of
Decatur
Alvis Briscoe
Association
Olin Ray
Morgan County Baptists
Morgan County
Corrosion-Resistant Metal Use in Ash Handling
Due to ash alkalinity, large power plant ash handling requires corrosion resistant metals for tools and containers. This material endurance reduces wear and maintains safety in high alkaline environments.
Test on Polls Repeal Looms
Washington reports an early House test on anti poll tax legislation linked to Truman's civil rights program. The subcommittee shelved the measure 4 to 3 but plans to forward it to the Judiciary Committee for possible constitutional amendment action before a full 21 member panel vote next Wednesday.
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Washington
House
Truman
House Administration
Norton
D-Nj
Administration Committee
Senate
Marcantonio
Alp-Ny
Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Group
Congress
Lawrence Countians To Attend States States Program
Post No 58 American Legion sends Lemar Burden to Boys State on June 11. Burden, son of Mr and Mrs A D Burden of Courtland, attends Hazelwood High, Town Creek. The Auxiliary sends Nelle Conner to Girls State on June 11, daughter of Terence Conner of Hatton, also a Hazelwood High student.
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American Legion
Lemar Burden
Burden
A. D. Burden
Courtland
Hazelwood High Town Creek
Nelle Conner
Miss Conner
Terence Conner
Hatton
Ala
Hazelwood High
Macbeth Is Losing Burr and Other Hollywood Notes
Hollywood gossip notes that Orson Welles film of Macbeth trims its Scottish burr and re cuts its soundtrack. The movie, unfinished at preview, may travel to Europe for new vocal recordings. Bob Hope stages his final air show of the season with a Jones family audience. Maureen O Hara plans a book about husband Will Price highlighting his Marine service and cooking.
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Hollywood
Orson Welles
Macbeth
Republic
Burr
Shake Spearian
Welles
Europe
Bob Hope
Joneses
Maureen O'Hara
Will Price
Sorrowful Jones a Bob Hope debut as foster dad
Bob Hope stars as a Broadway bookie who becomes the reluctant foster father to a young girl. The film blends heart and humor with Lucille Ball and Mary Jane Saunders aiding the story though Saunders lacks Temple’s charm. The plot echoes Little Miss Marker with a warm, comic tone.
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Sorrowful Jones
Bob Hope
Little Miss Marker
Lucille Ball
Mary Jane Saunders
Shirley Temple
Leader Fears Pension Cuts in Alabama
June 10 Montgomery report says Gov Folsom may not increase pensions next year and old-age pension leaders urge Senate action. George W Beasley of the Old Age Pension Association asks legislators to oppose any cut, arguing pension aid fuels broader economic health despite two senators denying knowledge of any trimming move.
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Montgomery
Ala
James E. Folsom
Alabama
George W. Beasley
The
Old Age Pension Association, Inc
State Senate
Beasley
Gadeden
Senate
State Estate Department
Bruce Henderson
County
Financing and Taxation Committee
Albert Boutwell
Jefferson
King George VI Birthday Parade Brightens Wartime Britain
An old world pageant marks King George VI's 53rd birthday with a trooping of the colours in London. Princess Elizabeth rides side saddle as Britain reflects on monarchy's role, unity, and symbolism within the empire and Commonwealth. The piece notes India’s republic move and the crown as a symbolic link, with the king’s birthday observed on June 9 for better weather and a half-holiday observed across England and the empire.
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England
Commonwealth
Empire
London
Britain
George
Royal Guards
Elizabeth
New York
Great Dominion of
India
British Commonwealth of Nations
Bondoen
Free Association
Billy G Phillips Joining Navy Station San Diego
Billy G Phillips an airman apprentice in the USN is reported aboard the naval air station San Diego California for duty. He entered the naval service February 2 1949 at the naval recruiting station Nashville Tennessee.
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Billy G Phillips
Navy Station
San Diego
Billy G. Phillips
USN
John W. Phillips
Third Avenue
Decatur
Naval Air Station
Calif
Phillips
Naval Service
Naval Recruiting Station
Nashville
Tenn
Pisces Horoscope and Daily Numbers Mischief in May to August
A fragmented horoscope page presents scattered zodiac hints and calendar cues. It mentions Pisces dates February 20 to March 20 and jumbled numbers such as 7.33.13 6-57-6 98 64, hinting at daily or lottery-like readings with unclear times and events.
Treating a toxic goiter by radioactivity
The article discusses radioactive iodine as a treatment for toxic goiter, noting it often relieves symptoms and can be safer than surgery, but highlighting unknown long term cancer risks. It describes potential complications, pregnancy considerations, and that most patients improve within months, with emphasis on follow up over years.
Former Model Joyce Goode Sought After Bryce Escape
A former New York fashion model described as dangerous is being hunted by State Highway Patrolmen after escaping Bryce Hospital Monday night. Joyce Goode, 28, reportedly descended a rope used by workers at the diet kitchen. Hospital officials note she worked in New York and was admitted about 14 months ago through Mobile County probate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
New York
Joyce Goode
Bryce
Indian Embassy Shuts Down Entire Day Amid Diplomatic Tension
In Washington, commonwealth embassies closed for half a day except the new Indian embassy which remained closed all day. An exchange with a British official led an Indian official to say, Yes, we are shutting down for the entire day, so we are twice as loyal as you are.
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Commonwealth
Washington
Secretary Resigns from Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce
Paul Damond, executive secretary of the Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce, resigns to become secretary of the Pensacola Chamber. Lamar Branscomb, chamber president, stated the executive committee commended Damond for his work during the past three years.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Paul Damond
Francis heads group in Theta Kappa Omega
Francis of Tuscaloosa Alabama was elected president of the Alumni Association of Theta Kappa Omega fraternity in Biloxi Mississippi. He was also named to a fifth term as national editor, leading the fraternity’s national leadership slate.
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Biloxi
Miss
Jack Francis
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Theta Kappa Omega Fraternity
Francis
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