Senator Denies Taking Sides In South Carolina Campaign
In Washington on June 26 1948 Senator Maybank denied taking sides between the States rights Democrats and the national Democratic ticket in his earlier Senate bid in South Carolina. Governor Thurmond had claimed Maybank supported the States rights ticket in 1948. Maybank said his name was dragged into the current campaign by candidates.
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Washington
Senate
South Carolina
Maybank
J. Strom Thurmond
Thurmond
U. S
Johnston
D-S. C
All Bran Promises Relief After Long Constipation Battle
An advertisement quotes Thyra Nelson praising All Bran for solving a six year constipation problem with daily cereal use and high fiber. The copy urges Kellogg's readers to eat All Bran with water and to return an empty carton for a double money back offer from Battle Creek Michigan.
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Thyra Nelson
Union Wash
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Mich
Pre-Burned Cross Left At Negro Home In Tuskegee
Police investigated a pre burned cross and anti communism note found at the home of C. W. Hunt near the Tuskegee Institute campus. The note signed Federated Ku Klux Klans Inc urged opposition to radical northerners and communism.
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Tuskegee
Ala
John E. Watson
C. W. Hunt
Tuskegee Institute
Hunt
Watson
Federated Ku Klux Klans Inc
Senator Denies Statements on 1948 Vote
The senator said he made no statement about how he voted in 1948 nor authorized anyone to reveal his position. He noted support from South Carolina’s ticket and the national Democratic ticket and stated newspapers of that period would show he made no comment on either ticket beyond his own race. He: valued the people’s confidence and believed it his duty not to comment.
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South Carolina
States Righters
Religious plays of the 15th Century Often Took Long Runs
The note observes that religious plays in the 15th century sometimes required as long as 30 days to perform, highlighting extended medieval theater schedules.
Manhattan Capital Of Those Who Talk To Themselves
HAL BOYLE sketches New York as a city of people who talk aloud to themselves on crowded streets. A passerby mutters thrice about “Get ready, sheep,” while a party joke ends with children in a closet saying their braces are hooked, a late season humor note.
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Manhattan
Hal Boyle
New York
Sixth Avenue
Boy Wonders Why He Fears Thunder During Meeting
A school night visit by parents to an evening teachers meeting sparks a child's question about why he is afraid of thunder. The boy asks for understanding as his guardians seek guidance on parenting.
Mrs K B Puckett School Closes In Hartselle
The Methodist vacation Bible school ended with a 10:00 am graduation in the main auditorium and a Sherrill Park picnic. Under Mrs Luther E Roberts the program was successful and attendees look forward to next summer. Swimming classes for beginners start Monday at 4:00 pm at the Hartselle pool, open to ages seven and up, with entry possible Monday and Tuesday this week.
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Methodist Daily Vacation Bible School
Sherrill Park
Luther E. Roberts
Harold McClanahan Jr
Hartselle
Pool schedule and lifeguard staff update announced
No new enrollments for two weeks before new classes start. Lifesaving courses return in summer with junior and senior divisions. Henry Kracke and Bobby Caldwell finished senior lifesaving and joined the pool staff. The Fourth of July pool hours run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Henry Kracke
Bobby Caldwell
Nightlife banter and barroom chorus at Broadway hangouts
A lively extract shows movie producers and Broadway regulars trading quips over cocktails and Martini lore. The chatter turns toward lighthearted digs at fashion and “throwaway” drinks, followed by a heated debate on the German question and U S policy as an airman weighs in with a blunt insult and a beer sip.
Vero Beach Family Visits Florence Ties Over Weekend
Mrs. Ernest Law and daughters Helen and Jean and son Kenneth of Vero Beach Florida were weekend guests of their cousin Mrs. Loyd Cain and family. Mr and Mrs Bill Paige stayed last weekend in Florence.
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Ernest Law
Helen
Jean
Kenneth
Vero Beach
Fla
Loyd Cain
Bill Paige
Florence
Community People and Visits Span City Area
Local residents note extended travels and gatherings. George Robert Ezell returns with kin. Betty Jane Stewart elected conference Community Service chair. several families visit Montevallo for Methodist Youth Fellowship officer installation. Others travel to Kingsport, Duncan, Tampa, Wheeler Dam Park and Skyline Camp Mentone for vacations and family events.
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George Robert Ezell
Charley Stewart
Betty Jane Stewart
Winnie Fay Roberts
Mary Anne Berry
J. C. Draper Jr
Roy Roberts Jr
Montevallo
North Alabama Conference Methodist
George Eason
Bill
Becky
Kingsport
Tenn
Wheeler Dam Park
Mobile
South Alabama
Anne Sample
Sky Line Camp
Mentone
T. V. Hatchett
Sue Carol Orr
Joanne Henderson
Hilda Wallace
Joyce Grizzard
Jobs Offered To Younger Men By The Marine Corps
The Marine Corps offers young men a job with a future, says local recruiting officer T Sergeant Forrest D. Baker. No experience is required and the service can teach a trade in any qualified field. The corps is a large business needing skilled personnel and trained replacements when Marines leave for civilian life. Further information from Sgt Eaker and Sgt J H Lorenzo at the Connex on Cain Street.
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Marine Corps
Marines
Forrest D. Baker
Corps
Eaker
Sgt. Eaker
J. H. Lorenzo
Connex
Cain Street
Gibson Couple Welcome Son Billy Warren in Hartselle
Mr and Mrs Leeman Gibson named their son Billy Warren born Wednesday at Hartselle hospital Templeton and Johnson Bible College graduates Jimmy Neil Templeton attended a camp near Knoxville Tennessee where the couple's newborn was announced.
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Jimmy Neil Templeton
Johnson Bible College
Knoxville
Tenn
Leeman Gibson
Hartselle Hospital
Billy Warren
Rich Iron Deposits Reported on Hainan Island
A report notes Hainan Island off China contains rich iron deposits. Local geologists survey findings indicate significant ore quality and potential for mining development.
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Hainan Island
China
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