Georgia Lynching Probe Opens Against Justice Doubts
A Wilkinson county grand jury convenes to investigate the lynching of Caleb Hill Jr. amid a history of few convictions for negro lynching in the South. Two white men, Dennis Lamar Purvis and Malcolm Vivian Pierce, face murder warrants. Lt. Spurlin, the FBI, and Sheriff Hatcher aid the probe as 23 white jurors prepare indictments.
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Georgia
South
Tuskegee Institute
Southern Regional Council
Wilkinson County
Caleb Hill Jr
Dennis Lamar
Purvis
Malcolm Vivian Pierce
McIntyre
M. H. Spurlin
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Wll
Grand Jury
FBI
George Hatcher
Hatcher
Matcher
Hill
Spurlin
PolicemanShoots Apprentice Pressman In Birmingham
In Birmingham on June 13 a policeman fired at two burglars near The Birmingham News-Age Herald plant. A spent bullet pierced a pressroom window hitting apprentice Robert Maxwell 19 in the chest. he recovered after treatment. The burglars were arrested on burglary charges.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham News-Age Herald
Robert Maxwell
Maxwell
E. K. Alley
Girls State Opens With Talks On Government
Montgomery June 13 delegates at the second meeting of Girls State heard Ed Reid executive director of the Alabama State League of Municipalities outline how county and city governments run while Si Garrett assistant state Attorney General spoke on Alabama's court system to the 125 delegates.
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Girls’ State
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Girls State Today
Ed Reid
Alabama State League of Municipalities
Si Garrett
Beheading Viewed as Honorable Form of Execution
Historical report notes that beheading was once regarded as an honorable method of carrying out capital punishment. The piece discusses changing attitudes and the shift away from regal or ritualized methods toward newer standards of justice.
Germany Chooses Between West and East in Postwar Courtship
Berlin dispatched observers report uneasy capitals in Washington Paris London and Moscow as Germany enjoys renewed influence. The defeated nation feels important again and is courted by both sides as it seeks to be Germany once more and a pivot for European decisions. The piece notes Germany’s unity in defeat and doubts about permanent sway by Russia or America as postwar power realignments unfold.
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Hal Boyle
Berlin
Germany
Washington
Paris
London
Moscow
Russia
America
How to be charming on vacation and meet people
The piece offers practical tips for women on holiday socializing, stressing charm and conversational skill. It advises avoiding monologues about family, sharing light sports cues, and acknowledging famous figures while staying engaged. It notes some men prefer solitude and suggests playful props may ease dating jitters.
Considerations on Fear Between Nations
A reflective excerpt states that Russians and Americans fear each other while Germans remain unafraid, implying a tension driven by mutual fear and perceived courage. The line underscores a tense balance shaping European and global attitudes.
Huntsville Man Installed as Head Of State DAV Unit
Huntsville is the site of a three day convention where Dr Moody Walker was installed as commander of the Alabama department of Disabled American Veterans. Other officers were named across the DAV and Auxiliary, with installation conducted by national and local leaders, including Mrs. Breazeale and Mrs. Deal in the auxiliary.
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Huntsville
DAV
Ala
Ipi
Moody Walker
Alabama Department
Quinton
Tidwell
Bear Creek
Howard B. Smith
Birmingham
R. T. Moore
Birmiingham
Warren E. Henson
Ben Wolf
Mobile
Vance Thornton
Reuben Newton
Jasper
David M. Brown
Akron
DAV Auxiliary
B. H. Breazeale
Whistler
R. W. Deal
Dothan
Elma C. Schaffer
P. L. Coble Jr
W. H. Bullard
Prichard
L. W. Parker
S. H. Barnett
Cullman
Margaret R. Alley
How to be a Mystery Woman on Vacation
A witty guide advises women to study sports during boyfriends interests to join outings without outshining him. It suggests learning popular dances and games, staying feminine, and speaking sparingly with clever remarks to seem mysterious. The piece hints at navigating social settings with suave, low-visibility charm.
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Sular
Bloodhounds Track Target Across Land and Sea Miles
Bloodhounds are noted for chasing a quarry over long distances, reportedly covering as much as 138 miles and pursuing across water, illustrating their stamina and tracking abilities.
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Don Williams
E. Cain St
Bird Baths
Frank Utter
Decetur
U. S
Georgia Neese Clark
Truman
United States
Richland
Kas
Sally
U.S
Patent Office
Cain
Bank St
AP News
Joe DiMaggio
Joe Louis
Gorgeous George
Joe
Louis
Gorgeous
Suzie
Eddie
Sue
Goidel’s Drug Store
Sterchi
Cannister
Cannisters
Eett
Coll
Earl Glenn Insurance
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