Major Bowes Dies at 71 Following Radio Fame
Major Edward Bowes longtime radio impresario of the Wheel of Fortune and Capitol Family programs died at his estate in Rumson New Jersey on the eve of his 72nd birthday. He built a nationwide amateur hour, drew millions weekly, and led nationwide auditions before retiring last year. Cardinal Spellman administered last rites. Bowes had recently returned from New York and battled declining health.
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Rumson
N. J
Edward Bowes
Radio Impressario
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Bowes
Waldorf-Astoria
New York City
San Francisco
Emergency Relief Bureau
New York
Officers Reserve Corps
Adjutant General's Office
Capitol
Capitol Theater
Chrysler Corporation
Family Notes From Lawrence County Local Gatherings
Lawrence County social items list relatives visiting or hosting at Oak Grove Russellville Decatur Birmingham and Birmingham area families over the weekend. Mentions transfers Bell Telephone Talladega and honeymoon trips Daytona Beach and plans to move to Rodgersville. Kans of Pensacola Florida also visiting relatives in the area.
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Leonard Roberson
Oak Grove
J. A. Counts
Homer Stovall
Decatur
W. L. Counts
Russellville
Hollis Smith
Paul Smith
Birmingham
Howard Smith
Olen Reed
Bell Telephone Company
Talladega
London Fog Dust Particles Measured at 820000 per Cubic Inch
In a typical heavy London fog the concentration of dust particles reaches about 820000 per cubic inch. This figure highlights the dense particulate presence in historic urban fog conditions.
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London
Dollar and cent on a city sidewalk tale
A silver dollar and a brown cent converse as they roll along a sidewalk. The dollar boasts of worth and the motto In God We Trust while the cent admits its smaller value yet laments not sharing churchgoing habits. The piece shifts to related vignettes about coin machines and a mountaineer quipping with a village doctor.
Dare to Be Yourself and Speak Your Mind
A collection of quotes and anecdotes encourages bold thinking and community impact. A Decatur exchange humorously rests on ambidexterity and the cost of care.
Illusion of reform and a joke about immigration
A satirical exchange questions stricter Indian immigration laws as a cause of national mess. A worker asks for a raise, but the boss says he will consult his wife before deciding.
Antwerp Regaining Diamond Leadership
Antwerp regains dominance of world diamond trade after World War II. The industry, centered in Antwerp for 500 years, returned home as wartime dispersal ended. Producers describe Belgium's closed, skilled cutting culture and high wages, while the Diamond Trading Company holds global sway.
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Antwerp
Europe
Rue du Pelican
Palestine
Brazil
Canada
United States
Albert Dudelsheim
Belgian Diamond Industry Syndicate
South America
Belgium
Juda Polak
Belgian Congo
Rudelsheim
Local families gather for reunions and visits in Cullman area
Miss Myrtle Bean returns to Cullman from a visit with Mrs. W S Watkins and Mr Watkins. G F Smith and daughter Reba Lee visit in Decatur and Hartselle. Smith returns to San Francisco after three weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs C B Brindley and others travel for business in Decatur. Communities share visits with Hulaco, Decatur, and Hartselle residents and attend a Methodist church singing.
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Myrtle Bean
Cullman
W S. Watkins
W. T. Wade
Walter Wade
Floyd Houser
Hartselle
Decatur
CB. Brindley
W. S. Watkins
Mody
Hulaco
Earl Walker
Herschel Dean
Marceline Holloway
W. P. Gilchrist
C. B. Brindley
van Brindley
W. S Watkins
J. W. Winton
G. Mikell
White
Triman Aldridge
Negro Delays His Execution in Kilby Prison
At Kilby prison Montgomery Alabama 30 year old Joe Mincey Troy faced the electric chair for the slaying of a crippled white man. He delayed his execution for more than an hour by looping sheets around his cell door and fighting with seven officers before finally being strapped in. He died at 1 07 am after a 5 minute struggle as officials reported an iron bar ripped from a bed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Kilby
Joe Mincey
Troy
Salvation Army
Mincey
Otto Dees
E. P. Gray
R. Bitt Williams
Last-Minute Clemency Bid Rejected in Mincey Case
Gov Chauncey Sparks refused Minceys final clemency bid as authorities said a last stand battle had been found in the cell.
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Mincey
Chauncey Sparks
Morgan County Notes Highlight Local Visits and Activities
Weekend visits included Noah Seals staying with his mother Mrs Whit Seals and grandparents hosting. Arab Garden club members Elsie Crawford Daisy Crawford and Lola Cudlip attended a meeting at Dona Riddle's home. Sunday School and church events were well attended with multiple families visiting and traveling nearby towns.
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Noah Seals
Whit Seals
Aaron Julian
Birmingham
Janie Whisenant
Malcolm Julian
Caplan
Little Vine Primitive Church
Alvis Briscoe
Decatur
W. J. Briscoe
George Hutchinson
Will Briscoe
Daisy
Elsie Crawford
DeWitt Crawford
Talmadge
Rochester
Minn
Joe. Ryan
Guntersville
Ramon Hutchison
Lizzie Willis
Ruth
L. L. Hornsby
Phil Campbell
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EATH
Aspire
Patton
Fighting Man
Maugam
Dugger’s Book Store
Johnston
Seneca
John H. Daymer
Trinity Mountain
Hawkins
Medusa Portland
Macomber
Kinnear
E. M. Morrow Construction CO
Davis St
Redge Dukemimer
Jimmie Speak
Kentucky
Bedford Cox
Daytona
Fla
Rodgersville
Earline Martin
Indianapolis
Cyder
Ronald Counts
Pensacola
Commercial Credit Corp
Bank Street
ATLAS
King’s Standard Service
M. E. King
H. McCullough
Ming
Phonme
Bob
W. Church ST
van ‘Camp
van Camp
Goodrich
Fryers
Wisconsin
Tbs
Joe
Vince
Vince Quinn
Wes
Tine
Hear
Palooka
Mountaineer
Doc
Junior
Farnsworth
Attic
Pride Motor Co
Ave
Hudson
Bank St
Bert
Yellen
Gene Akers
Swiss Alps
Hay Boyle
Dent
Muruan County
Somerville
Sardia Winton
Alabama
E. Moulton ST
WILEY
2Nd Ave
Negro
Second Ave
Dearman
Auto Body Works
Lee Street
Makey
Morgan County
Lola W Cudlip
Grace
Follewn Secatur
Alabama Flour Mills
Decatur, Ala
Goodyear
LEE & Line Sts
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