Bricker Optimistic On First Ballot At Republican Nominating
Gov Bricker predicts 250 to 300 votes on first ballot at the GOP convention based on field staff totals showing 174 votes currently 50 pledged and 124 claimed. Dewey is pegged at 285 with 72 pledged and 213 probable. Bricker aides call the Ohio candidate growing stronger daily as other political moves unfold in Illinois and Idaho races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Associated Press
John W Bricker
Ohio
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Bricker
Congress
Illinois
House
Rolla C. McMillen
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
Ralph Gates
Indiana
Clen. H. Taylor
Idaho
Len D. Worth Clark
Taylor
Pocatello
W James H. Hamley
Boise
C. A. Bottoifsen
Ben Johnson
Preston Tattorney
Morgan County Brooksville News and Local Updates
A compilation of community notes detailing visitors and residents at Talucah fish fry in Morgan County. Local moves include DeKalb and Chattanooga connections, Navy induction for James Owen, and newborn June 8. Various relatives and friends visit Decatur, Hartselle, and Cullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Slaten
Talucah
Veto Engle
Decatur
Norma Jean
James Owen
Charles
Navy
Houston
Texas
Talmage Taylor
James E. Wright
A. C. Skillington
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mason Hawkins
W. T. Leeman
George Hodge
E. N. Hawkins
Patricia Jane Bentley
W. C. Ellis
Jasper Kelley
Lawrenceburg
Tennessee
Edward Blankenship
Grove
Ernest Maples
T. E. Riley
Willie Blankenship
Cora Roan
Mable Kenniebrew
H. T. Bentley
M. E. Bentley
J. O. Bentley
Charles m
James Slaten
Austinville
W. H. Hardin
Flint
French Guerrillas Active Across Occupied France
Reports from Madrid say a widespread underground uprising undermines German plans on the Franco-Spanish frontier. Maquis hold Tarbes and Limoges. guerrillas move toward the central plateau while avoiding open battles and carrying out sabotage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Foltz
Madrid
France
Wfra
Iran
Tarbes
Pyrenees
Mediterranean
Limoges
Bordeaux
Angouleme
Perigueux
Limousin
Millevaches
Vienne
Correze
Portbou
Savoy
Rhone
Great Central
Vich
Atlantic
Mediterranean Wall
Riviera
Atlantic Wall
Normandy
Vichy
Pettusville Notes and Local Social Roundup
Limestone County Pettusville news lists visits and illness notes. Mrs Pink Thomas improves after illness. Mrs L M Locke ill at home. Alma Robinson returns to Auburn. Martha Spence to University of Alabama. many local families visit others in Athens Elkmont Holland Gin Prospect Station and Veto. W H D club met with eight members. July 13 picnic planned. multiple weekend visits described.
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Pink Thomas
L. M. Locke
A’ FE. Holt
Alvie Wright
James Howard
Judy Ann
Athens
Carl Spence
Jewell Dean Spence
Pettysville
Alma Robinson
Auburn
Martha Spence
University of Alabama
W. H. D. Club
J. D. Harlow
Leoia Sides
M. P. Clem
Elkmont
Beulah Spence
Joan Smith
Joe Smith
Bobby Smith
L. E. Dunnavant
Thomas C. Davis
J. M. Head
W B Spence
Dave Bates
Ed Hargrove
Autee
Bunker Hill
Tenn
George Kir
Anna Dew Pettus
Veto
Robert Griffin
Prospect Station
Community Socials and Local Visits in West Limestone
A collage of rural social life from West Limestone, detailing a Dot Day party at the Corder home, visits among Tennison and Beasley families, workers injured at Ingalls Shipyard, and various relatives visiting in Athens Decatur and Pettysville. Includes war bond drive talk and kinship ties across Lakeside area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dot
Wilson Corder
Marvin Cré&wson
Gordon Tennison
Lovers Lane
Waters Thompson
Robert
Margret Holt
Piney* Chapel
Minnie Tennison
Lola
Cullen Tennison
James
Melvin
Sam Tennison
Edward Tennison
Ingalls Shipyard
Henry Christopher
Oscar Vinson
Friendship
Bob
Clayton Beasley
Army
John Beasley
Mt. Roszell
Buddie
James Wright Todd
Edward Tennis
Lydia Harrison
Gentry Davis
Athens
Alton Powers
Concord
J. D. Gill
Paul Beasley
Ronald Beasley
Phillip
Christopher
Joyce
Bob Kirk
J. A. Robinson
Erma Hargrove
Arkantsas
H.C. Campbell
Robert Whitfield
Pettysville
Henry W. Stanford
CP. Thomas
Aaron Hargrove
Asa Swan
Decatur
Sara W. Hargrove
British Port War Log Details Troop Movements
In a British port on June 11, American troops train on deck while ships and tanks back from France await embarkation. Seamen Stanley Grazywacs and David Saville describe their rough sea voyage and sea sickness as they prepare for the Western Front push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Stanley Grazywacs
Conshohocken
Seth Him
David Saville
Romney
W. Va
Western Front
Charles Niven
Jersey City
Niven
Rate Battle Renewed as ICC Hears Parity Pleas
Washington June 14 1947 spokesmen from the South and West pressed equal rate parity before the Interstate Commerce Commission in a hearing on rail freight charges. The ICC considers a uniform national classification and equal service rates to curb regional advantages and boost overall national industry. The debate draws in federal and state officials and rail representatives over a 19 day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Walker Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Stewart
D-Tenn
Congress
Ticc
Western
Ethiopian women plaster their hair with rancid butter
A historical feature notes Ethiopian women using butter to set plaster on the hair while styling. The piece explores traditional beauty practices and cultural symbolism tied to grooming rituals.
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Morgan County
Brooksville
J. Luther Bentley
Decatur Transit
Allied van Lines, Inc
The
Williams Transfer & Storage Co
First Ave
Limestone County
Pettusville
Mamie Pettus
West Limestone
Mrs
Hal Boyle
Decatur Cleaners
Johnston St
Big Enoul
Iai
Tory
Zack the Mtack
Hotel Lyons
Home Oil Mill
Decatur Firms
John Patterson Co., Inc
Gobble Lumber Company
Brock & Spight CO
Ragland Brothers
Alabama Flour Mills
Arrow Provisions, Inc
Upstate Chevrolet CO
W. J. Duncan Cotton CO
Cooper Wells Company
Southern Airways, Inc
Decatur Iron & Steel CO
Alabama Brick & Tile CO
Decatur Box &G Basket CO
Alabama Hosiery Mills, Inc
Alabama Dairy Products, Inc
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery CO
Pepsi-Cola Bottling CO
State Bonded Warehouse & Storage CO
U. S. Treasury
Treasury Department and
War Advertising Council
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