European Fans Rise in 16th Century via Sea Trade
The text notes fans grew popular in Europe during the 16th century after sea trade with India opened.
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Europe
India
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1954
Page
12
Ethiopia’s Plateau Elevation Across Vast Land
The report notes that most of Ethiopia’s 350000 square miles lies on a high plateau between 5000 and 6000 feet above sea level, shaping climate and agriculture.
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Ethiopia
Ashland Residents Set for Representation in Legislature
Ashland residents expect strong representation in the State Legislature. Sen Staten Tate of Goodwater will serve the 34th District of Clay Cleburne and Coosa Counties. Talladega County seat Charles W McKay Jr is a representative from Talladega, Wilbur B Nolen Jr from Montgomery, and Ashland’s Charles Mathews as Clay County’s representative. All are Ashland natives population about 2000.
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Ashland
Ala
Clay County
Staten Tate
Goodwater
Clay
Cleburne
Coosa
Charles W. McKay ,Jr
Sylacauga
Talladega County
Wilbur B. Nolen Jr
Montgomery
Montgomery County
Charles Mathews
Lightning and wreck claim two in Birmingham
A bolt of lightning killed Richard Weatherspoon at a Northside city park as he pitched horseshoes, while Joe Greco died in a high speed car plunge just inside Birmingham's western limits. The city cited the 22nd traffic death of the year.
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Birmingham
Richard Weatherspoon
Joe Greco
Selma Banker Edward Melvin Dies After Long Illness
Edward C. Melvin aged 83 a prominent Alabama banker for many years died yesterday after a long illness. Melvin served as president of the Selma bank and was highly regarded in the city’s financial community.
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Selma
Edward C. Melvin
Alabama
Melvin
Selma Banker Led Fed Bank Board and Local Institutions
The obituary notes a Selma financier who led Selma National Bank from 1904 until becoming chairman of the board on January 1, 1953 and served as president of Selma Trust and Savings Bank at his death. He was also a board member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
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Selma National Bank
Selma Trust and
The
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Director of Alabama Power and longtime Selma educator
A director of the Alabama Power Co. and longtime member of the Selma Board of Education is noted for public service in utilities and local schooling. The obituary emphasizes his roles in corporate leadership and community education.
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The
Alabama Power Co
Selme Board of Education
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