Full Highway Probe Slated by Alabama Committee
A Montgomery panel plans a complete review of the state Highway Department after a grand jury found evidence of gross inefficiency and irregular dealings with contractors. The six member group includes three former highway directors and two legislators, and may extend beyond the current administration.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Highway Department
Ward McFarland
Farland
Robin Swift
Escambia County
Ed N. Rodgers
Chris Sherlock
W. M. Beck
DeKalb County
Guy Hardwick
Houston
McFarland
Swift
Highway Department
Montgomery Circuit
Witness List From Grand Jury Secret Session Planned
Speaker Beck announced witnesses before the grand jury would be released in secret sessions while some portions would be open. Gov. James E. Folsom appointed the committee after McFarland requested inquiry. Beck stated the governor sought no whitewashing and the panel would work without pay, with news releases issued by the chairman.
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Beck
James E. Folsom
McFarland
Folso
Largest deer family member the elk or moose
The elk or moose is the largest member of the deer family. It stands out among deer with its massive size and distinctive antlers.
Ovation of His Life Given to Hoover by GOP Convention
Herbert Hoover received a standing ovation at the Republican National Convention as delegates and attendees honored him as elder statesman and symbol of loyalty. He cautioned that politics is more than personal gain and urged delegates to be worthy of victory, then offered no guidance on the 1948 leadership question.
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Hoover
Hal Boyle
Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Kmanene
House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Estate of Daniel Webster Speare Deceased Probate Notice
Letters testamentary on the last will granted June 8 1948 by Judge T C Almon Probate Court Morgan County. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or be barred. Sleetie Waddell Speake June 9 16 23.
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Daniel Webster Speare
T. C. Almon
Morgan County
Sleetie Waddell
Decatur Alabama Ordinance 486 on Jackson Street grades
Ordinance 486 by the Decatur City Council governs the grading of Jackson Street from the east margin of Maple Street to the west. The measure outlines the street work to be performed and assigns jurisdiction and timing for completion as part of municipal infrastructure improvements.
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Decatur
Alabama
Jackson Street
Maple Street
16Th Avenue
Grant Street
Sherman Street
City of
Raid on Camp Still Probed Near Bessemer Alabama
Sheriff Holt McDowell said the office is actively investigating a raid by about 100 white robed men on a Negro Girl Scout camp near Bessemer on June 10. Deputy Morris reported residents, both white and colored, viewed the raid as potentially beneficial. 92 people were interviewed and no intruders were identified. Two white women were ordered to leave the camp. the camp was closed the next day. National Girl Scout leaders in New York City sought Attorney General Tom Clark to investigate.
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Birmingham
Ala
fPe
Holt McDowell
Bessemer
Clyde Morrising
Morris
Katrine Nickel
Birmingh
Elizabeth Ijams
Kno
Tenn
National Girl Scout
New York City
Tom Clark
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Lincoln-Mercury
Lee St
First Ave
A. L
Pete” Henderson
Decatur Transfer & Storage Co
Decatur Transit
Allied van Lines
Loyd’s
1St. Ave
Grant St
Old Curb Market
E. C. Worley
Mgr
WMSL
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola
Compan
The
Coce-Cole Company
Gene Aker
Morgan's Yard
Dawn
St.joseph
Joe Pettey
HH. R. Summer
Belk’s
Belk
Belk Hudson Bo
New
B.F. Goodrich
Silvertown
B.F. Goodrich Silvertown
B.f.goodrich
AYS
B. F. Goodrich
Pny
Emmett McClary
Lee and
Oak Streets
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