Black man held after alleged knife attack near Athens
A 54 year old Black man, Frank Cannon, was arrested in Limestone County after allegedly slashing George Rainey, a White man, 15 miles west of Athens over a wages dispute. Cannon was jailed with bond set at 500 dollars and faces an incident with intent to commit a serious case. Trial preliminarily set for Friday.
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Athens
Limestone County
Limestone County Sheriff's Office
Frank Cannon
George Rainey
Cannon
Rainey
Sergeant Joel T. Sandlin Raised to Sergeant in Korea
Joel T. Sandlin son of Mr and Mrs Joel W Sandlin of Decatur was promoted to sergeant with the 25th Infantry Division in Eastern Korea. The unit near the Punchbowl harasses enemy positions as it nears its third year on the peninsula. Sandlin, a squad leader in Company K 27th Infantry Regiment, arrived in Korea last October and has earned the Combat Infantryman Badge. He enlisted in December 1950.
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Joel T. Sandlin
Joel W. Sandlin
Decatur 2
25Th
Korea
Pusan
Sandlin
27Th Infantry Regiment
Halloween customs traced to ancient Druid rites
A brief note suggests Halloween celebrations may originate from Druid rituals, linking modern observances to ancient spiritual practices and seasonal ceremonies.
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Hallowe'en
Gaol pronounced jail in old English term for prison
A brief note explains that the word gaol, an archaic English term for prison, is pronounced jail as used in historical texts.
Dear Dorothy Dix column excerpt summaries
Excerpt shows advice columns addressing a 22 year old store worker unhappy in town life. Guidance urges changing surroundings and personal development rather than joining military service. Emphasizes education, career growth, hope, and making proactive choices to build a happier future.
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Dorothy DIX
Bee
Miss DIX
Gilda
First Alabama Maid of Cotton to be Named in Birmingham
Talladega County begins Alabama 1952 Maid of Cotton contest. Four finalists enter the competition set for tomorrow night in Sylacauga. Other county eliminations are planned across the state’s 67 counties.
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Birmingham
Talladega County
Alabama
Sylacauga
Bands on Fish Scales Signal Winter Drought Lessons
A fragment describes bands on fish scales like tree rings, dark bands marking winters when food is scarce, and advises the boy to carefully consider a future with you.
Dorothy Dix Offers New Light on Mothers-in-Law
A newspaper notice invites readers to request a D-3 leaflet titled Mothers-in-Law by Dorothy Dix. To obtain a copy, send a 3-cent stamped self addressed envelope to Miss Dix c/o the newspaper.
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Dorothy DIX
Miss Dix
Government lifts price ceilings on whiskey and cotton goods
Washington reports ceilings removed from bulk whiskey and many cotton dry goods, hides, leather, and burlap bags. OPS forecasts no near price changes as bulk whiskey sells 30 to 47 percent under ceilings, with oversupply likely to cause further drops.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Ellis Arnall
Ducks Stop Traffic on Lions Gate Bridge Approach
A mother duck led her ducklings across the Lions Gate bridge approach in Stanley Park, halting traffic with lines of vehicles stretching about 100 yards in both directions. The incident caused a brief delay as the family crossed safely.
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Vancouver
Lions Gate Bridge
Stanley Park
Maxwell Ala elected UA Washington alumni chapter president
Maxwell Ala of Washington is named president of the University of Alabama Washington alumni chapter. Caskie, a Reynolds Metals Co. employee, and a 1935 graduate, succeeds Thomas QO. Arntsen. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.
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Washington (P
Maxwell Ala
University of Alabama Washington
Caskie
Reynolds Metals Co
Thomas QO. Arntsen
Valley Marines Close Out Training At Parris Island
Marine Private First Class Harry T. Robinson and Everett V. Bradford completed eight weeks of boot camp at the East coast recruit depot. Robinson scored 206 and Bradford 202 to win marksman medals on the rifle range. Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson of Veto, previously farmed with his father. Bradford attended the University of Alabama.
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Harry T. Robinson
Thomas Robinson
Everett V. Bradford
James Bradford
Athens 7
East Coast
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Robinson
Bradford
Elkmont School
University of Alabama
Postwar Shift in Fine Glass Sees U S Supremacy Rise
As European glassblowers halted production during World War II, dominance in fine handblown glass moved to American shores, reshaping the industry and markets abroad.
Dates Selected For Two County Fairs
Sawdust time is near as Atmore and Athens announce annual county fairs. Limestone County fair runs Sept. 8-13 in Athens while Alabama-Florida Fair takes place Oct. 6-11 in Atmore.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Atmore
Athens
Preferences Reported by First Marine Division in Korea
Members of the 1st Battalion 1st Marine Regiment favor heat and serve foods, dehydrated soups, and pre cooked meals over sweets. Canned chili soups tuna sardines and meat spreads rated high. pepperoni tops meat items. Favorite home gifts include sharp cheese spreads instant cocoa tea bags and bouillon cubes.
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Korea
1St Marine Regiment
Rare Blood Saves Life Of Mother And Child
Blood from Birmingham's center saved the life of a pregnant mother and her unborn child in Albertville. Dr. Paul Hodges of Sand Mountain Infirmary requested a rare blood type, and Harold M. Schoenfeld of Birmingham received emergency clearance to drive the blood. Police escorted him through heavy Sunday traffic.
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Albertville
Ala
Birmingham
Paul Hodges
Sand Mountain Infirmary
Highway Patrol
Harold M. Schoenfeld
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