Heat Wave Hits Southeast as Temperatures Stay Above 100
The Associated Press reports near or above 100 degree heat across the Southeast with Atlanta and Birmingham matching highs around 104 and 96 respectively. A cooling front from the north and west is forecast later in the week, while ice shortages linger in Florida and a third heat related death is noted in New Orleans.
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Associated Press
Texas
Oklahoma
Atlanta Weather Bureau
Florida
Mercury
Jacksonville
Gainesville
Tallahassee
Mimi
New Orleans
Charleston
S. C
Albany
Birmingham
Atlanta
Nashville
Miss Jones Heads Legion Auxiliary for 1944 45
Miss Ruby Jones of Decatur will lead the American Legion Auxiliary for 1944 45 after officers were elected at Delano Park recreation center. She is joined by Wessie Allen as first vice president and Butler Hine as second vice president, with secretary and treasure posts filled by Ida Timberlake and L A Williams, among others. Delegates to the Montgomery state convention July 2–4 will be announced later.
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Ruby Jones
Decatur
American Legion Auxiliary
Delano Park Recreation Center
Miss Jones
Wessie Allen
Butler ‘Hine
Ida Timberlake
Bessie Daniel
L. A. Williams
Stella Daniels
Bertha Timberlake
Chest of medals motivates Pearl Harbor pilot to pursue further service
Lt. Charles Savoini, then at Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Silver Star and other honors. Now in flight training with Southern Airways, he plans another opportunity to strike back at Japan. He recalls the attack, the long road to commissions, and praise for ground crews and crew mates who kept bombers ready amid limited equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Savoini
Gat Southern Airways
Savoini
Pearl Harbor
United States
United States Army
19Th Bombardment Group
W. A. White
Coral Sea
Rabaul
Australia
Miami Beach
Florida
Pearl
Southern Airways
Pilot dreams of returning to combat in the Pacific
The flyer advocates for resuming action in the Pacific theater flying his own plane. He vows to confront the enemy again and ensure that the December 7, 1941 attack is remembered as a defining moment.
Pleasant Valley 4-H Club Holds June Meeting
The Pleasant Valley 4-H club met June 7 for its regular monthly gathering. The next meeting is set for July 21 at Lois Johnson’s home. Girls in the neighborhood were invited to join. Leaders are Lois Johnson junior, Mrs. J M Baker adult, and Miss Erien Rowe home agent.
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Pleasant Valley 4-H Club
Lois Johnson
J. M. Baker
Erien Rowe
Sideward-looking eyes give animals separate vision fields
Many animals possess eyes placed on the sides of the head yielding lateral fields of view. This arrangement provides broad peripheral awareness and reduces blind spots, with each eye contributing distinct perspectives to depth perception.
Son Writes From Italy and Rome Descriptions
Pvt. Charles Hughes writes from Italy to Mr. and Mrs. Hughes in Elkmont recounting Allied entry into Rome and warm Italian receptions. He notes seeing historic sites near Albano and the pope's hometown, shares meals and flowers from grateful residents, mentions few prisoners taken, and praises local women and hospitality.
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A. B. Hughes
Elkmont 2
Pvt
Charles Hughes
Italy
O. K
Rome
Albano
Lake
Charles
Three Polio Cases Reported in Alabama Last Week
The Alabama Health Department announced three infantile paralysis cases in the past week the highest since October. Jefferson County reported two cases and Tallapoosa one.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Jefferson County
Tallapoosa
Two Service Members Killed in Dothan Plane Crash
Second Lieutenant James W. Trown, 24, flying instructor, and Aviation Cadet Robert Anthony Benes, 21, were killed Friday night when their training plane crashed near Dothan during a routine flight. Col. James L. Daniel Jr., Napier Field commander, announced the deaths.
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Dothan. Ala
James Wrown
Robert Anthony Benes
Dothan
James L. Daniel Jr
Napier Field
Calamity House Mystery at Wrightsville
Ellery Queen visits Wrightsville to write a novel and uncovers a sinister clue in Nora Wright and Jim Haight's household. Three letters dated in red crayon reveal a planned poisoning as suspicion falls on Jim, while Nora faces danger and Pat seeks to aid Ellery without tipping off others.
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Ellery Smith
Mr. Queen
Wrightsville
John F. Wright
Hermione
Nora
James Haight
Lola
Jim” Haight
Ellery
Frank Lloyd
Wright
Haights
Pat
Rosemary Haight
Jim
Muth
Dr. Willoughby
Honey Child
Edgcomb
Jim Haight
U.S. A
Cart
Wright County
Carter
Este Darkness
Fire devours Birmingham city hall causing $150000 loss
Birmingham officials say a blaze started in a closet near the elevator shaft and caused water damage across the four story city hall. Fire Chief Alf M. Brown estimated damages at $150,000 with the building and contents valued at about $1,000,000. Police Commissioner Eugene J. Connor praised firefighters, and more than 20 companies responded. Police operations moved to the Jefferson County courthouse during the outage, and some records were saved while others were destroyed or displaced.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alf M. Brown
Brown
Eugene J. (Bull) Connor
Jefferson County
Connor
Baby carriage and crib rubberized sheets protection note
Rubberized sheets for baby carriage and crib require shielding from skin contact heat and oil exposure to prevent deterioration and potential irritation.
Continuous eye activity during waking hours
The text notes that within a person’s waking hours the eyes remain in a constant state of activity. It emphasizes perpetual movement and engagement of ocular muscles as they scan, focus, and respond to visual stimuli throughout the day.
Maxwell Taken Into Custody Again in Morton County
Rex Maxwell, charged with the shooting of Lovick Fowler, was re arrested and placed in the Morgan county jail Friday afternoon on a charge of first degree murder following Fowler's death at 3 15 Friday morning. Maxwell had been arrested previously on June 7 charged with assault with intent to murder and released on $1500 bond. He was taken into custody Friday afternoon by Sheriff W T Willoughby.
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Rex Maxwell
Lovick Fowler
Morgan County
Fowler
Maxwell
Shad
W. T. Willoughby
First Lamps Used by Assyrians and Babylonians
Historical accounts suggest the Assyrians and Babylonians pioneered lamp use, marking early advances in domestic lighting and urban life.
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Pat Kimbrough
Hartselle, Ala
Pleasant Valley Club
Son
Royal Oron Carter
Norfolk, Va
Quinton D. Carter
South Pacific
By E. Carter
Dan Routene
Emlamity
Ellery Queen
Chapter
Sis
Dan Gerous
Bradford
Carter Bradford
Pat Ellery
Littie, Brews & Co, Districhet
King Features
Bredire Is
Belk
Dhal
E. Eae
Chambrays
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East Davis St
Winter's
Orve
Stoker
Albany Grain Coal Coq
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Rayon
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