Grim Reports Of Lynchings And Cross Burnings Across Dixie
A string of violence across Alabama Tennessee Georgia since February includes 51 grim stories of lynching flogging cross burnings bombings and intimidation with no convictions yet recorded. Victims faced beatings home invasions and threats as masked assailants attacked for race religion or morals.
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Atlanta
Dixie
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
Blue Hills
Chattanooga
Tenn
Limestone
Birmingham
Ala
Dora
Coaltown
American Legion
Jefferson County
U. S
Tom Clark
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Alabama Senate
House
KKK
South
Irwinton
Caleb Hill
Reclaiming Farm Near Athens Attracts Public Viewing
Limestone County farm agent F K Agee invites the public to see Mrs J W Tillman’s 55 acre farm reclaimed in one day. The Tillman farm lies five miles north of Athens on Elk Mont highway and the project begins at seven Thursday morning using 150000 dollars worth of equipment. Lunch will be provided by Limestone County home demonstration clubs and parking is available.
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F. K. Agee
Limestoke
J W. Tillman
Tillman
Athens
Elkmont
Agee
Limestone County Home Delon Clubs
Camp Meeting Travel Highlights From Church Of God Visit
Rev and Mrs J F Selvidge of Austinville returned from a trip to Indiana and Illinois with daughter Julia. In Indiana they attended the Church of God annual international camp meet and graduation exercises at Indiana State Teachers College. They also visited relatives in the South.
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J. F. Selvidge
Austinville
Indiana
Ilinois
Julia
Church of God
Gon Ray
Indiana State Teachers’ College
Grave Charges By Catholics
The Vatican style pastoral letter from Archbishops Beran Matocha and the Czech bishops accuses the communist government of deceit kidnapping and robbery in a bid to exterminate the church It says no church state agreement is possible and urges priests not to yield to threats while warning of church punishment for dissent.
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Richard Kasischke
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Church of Christ
Josef Beran
Josef Matocha
Olomouc
Beran
St. Vitus
St.Vitus
Church
Ministry of Justice
Licensed Practical Nurses Convention Held in Mobile
The third annual convention of the Licensed Practical Nurses Association met in Mobile with National Federation President Mrs. Lillian Kuster of New York City as guest. Dr. J E Moss cardiologist spoke on heart diseases and Dr F F Schwartz of Birmingham presented on Physio Medicine. Officers elected included Mrs Robbie Strickland of Birmingham as president and Mrs Ida Mae Dorsa of Mobile as treasurer.
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Licensed Practical Nurses Association
Mobile
National ‘Federation
Lillian Kuster
New York City
J. E. Moss
F. F. Schwartz
Birmingham
Board of Nurses Examiners
Battle House
Alba Shrine Temple
Robbie Strickland
Ida Mae Dorsa
North Alabama
Schedules Changed For Two Chapels
Summer changes announce two chapels Pryor Memorial Presbyterian and Irby Memorial Chapel. Sunday school and preaching move to 2:00 PM at Pryor Memorial Chapel in South Limestone county each Sunday. Irby Memorial Chapel holds 4:00 PM Sunday services on Court highway under Bob Cousar.
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Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Chapel
Irby Memorial” Chapel
Pryor Memorial Chapel
South
Limestone ‘County
Kirby Memorial Presbyterian Chapel
Courthighway
Bob Cou- Sar
Baths of the ancient world and Middle Ages served mixed use
The baths often allowed both men and women to bathe together, reflecting social norms of shared facilities in ancient and medieval times. This practice illustrates how public bathing spaces functioned with gender presence in the same facilities.
Local Social Roundup and Community Notes
Mr and Mrs James C Taylor return to Brewton Alabama after visits with parents Mr and Mrs James T M Cox 1220 Third Avenue East Miss Robin Charlene Taylor visits Brewton grandparents at the same address Milton Donnelly Birmingham businessman and former Alabama State Planning Board member in Decatur on business Several Birmingham area families visit the Warrior river summer home of the James Clellands R E Buck Rogers improves at Colonial Apartments after illness Kiwanis meeting illness led to hospital care Daily Vacation Bible School starts at Kirby Memorial Presbyterian Chapel Courtland road under Robert Cousar director Summer student assistant pastor at First Presbyterian church
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James C. Taylor
Brewton
Alabama
James ™. Cox
Third Avenue East
Robin Charlene Taylor
James P. Cox
Milton Donnelly
Birmingham
Alabama State Planning Board
Decatur
Edwin Davidson
Edwin, Jr
Robert Riddle
Bobby
Cartersville
Eddie Sandlin
Billy Davidson
Vance
W. L. Davidson
Bobby Clelland
James Clelland
Warrior River
R. E
Buck) Rogers
Colonial Apartments
Mr. Rogers
Kiwanis
Decatur General Hospital
Kirby Memorial
Presbyterian
Courtland Road
Robert Cousar
First Presbyterian Church
Flint Sportsmen Club cultivates bicolor seed project and partridge peas
The Flint Sportsmen Club plants and tends one acre of lespedera bicolor for seed and one-and-a-half acres for seedlings to expand wildlife plantings on members' farms, plus two acres of partridge peas for seed. W. E. Oliver fertilized an acre of bicolor, while Northwest Alabama Soil Conservation District aided local farmers in establishing seedings. James Boatwright planted five acres of partridge peas, and Ed Reeves plans July sericea planting with soil preparation and moisture management.
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Flint Sportsman's Club
Hulaco
Northwest Alabama Soil Conservation District
Flint Sportsman Club
John and
Ben Collier
Joe Whitlow
C. L. Elam
James Ratliff
Margaret Speake
J. W. Yancey
Fred Graves
James Boatwright
Hartselle
Ed Reeves
Reeves
Coal stockpile dwindles could trigger higher prices
The article notes coal stockpiles at about 75 million tons may fuel two months of the economy if drawn down. It mentions only Northern and Western operators received a no-strike shorter-week offer, with industry spokesmen predicting possible higher-price contracts as stocks fall. Lewis declines comment. It adds Kaibab National Forest covers 750000 acres housing the world’s largest virgin timber stand and acknowledges Maine as the Pine Tree State.
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Lewis
Kaibab National Forest
Arizona
Five-Year Trade Pact Signed By Britain And Argentina
In Buenos Aires on June 27 Britain and Argentina ratified a five year trade agreement in the presence of President Juan D Peron and other officials. British Ambassador Sir John Balfour and four Argentine ministers signed both language copies. The pact aims to expand two way trade with Britain supplying most imports to Argentina and Argentina yielding meat cereals oil coal and other goods while receiving oil and farm machinery from the United States concerns about US access to the Argentine market were voiced by American businessmen and officials.
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Buenos Aires
Britain
Argentina
United States
Juan D. Peron
Ais—wite
Aipup
White—Salon
John Balfour
Argentine National Economic Council
Folsom Urges Action Against Mob Violence in Alabama
Governor James E Folsom vows to stop mob violence by arrest and prosecution of attackers. He asks Alabamians to aid police and defends due process for all citizens amid Klan masking disputes and a pending anti masking law. He cites cross burnings flogging and threats and orders state investigations.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Gove James E Folsom
WAPI
Folsom
E. P. Pruitt
Federated Ku Klux Klan
William Hugh Morris
Klan
Pruitt
Henry H. Mize
Tuscaloosa
House
William Beck
Great Medical Leader Dead
Palo Alto Calif June 27 Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur 74 educator government official physician and humanitarian died of heart disease He led Stanford University 27 years and as its chancellor since 1943 He served as Secretary of the Interior in Hoover cabinet advocating conservation housing Indian care and fought medical costs illiteracy syphilis quackery and inferior schools He founded the California Physicians service and led the American Academy of Medicine and the AMA Funeral services set for 11 am Tuesday at Stanford Memorial Church.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Ray
Lyman
Wilbur
Stanford University
Herbert Hoover
California Physicians’ Service
American, Academy of Medicine
American Medical Association
Stanford Memorial Church
Seasonal high point amid mixed economic signals
The article notes unemployment rising while employment and the labor force show gains. Personal incomes fall from December peak but remain above last year. savings stay high and consumer buying holds steady. Prices settle with metal sector weakness and policy risks clouding the outlook as mid-year approaches.
Meteor Crater Hosts Space For Twenty Football Games
Meteor Crater near Winslow Arizona covers space large enough for twenty football games at once and serves as a notable landmark. A companion note mentions a watch from the sloping region.
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Winslow
Ariz
Market Drift As Gains Narrow In Late Session
A slowly rising stock market faded late with fractional gains for most stocks. Higher movers included General Motors, Chrysler, Sears Roebuck, Caterpillar Tractor, Boeing, Schenley, American Telephone, Consolidated Natural Gas, and Twentieth Century Fox, while declines appeared for Youngstown Sheet, Montgomery Ward, Woolworth, ITT, Kennecott Copper, Phelps Dodge, Eastman Kodak, Gulf Oil, and American Woolen.
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New York
General Motors
Chrysler
Sears Roebuck
Caterpilllar Tractor
Boeing
Schenley
American Telephone
Consolidated Natural Gas
Twentieth Century-Fox
Youngstown Sheet
Montgomery Ward
Woolworth
International Telephone
Kennecott Cooper
Phelps ‘Dodge
Eastman Kodak
Gulf Oil
American Woolen
Poultry market unsettled in North Georgia shipments
Atlanta June 27 reports USDA market notes from North Georgia live poultry. Demand varies by section with very good activity in some areas and moderate in others. Supply is liberal and farm prices f.o.b. this morning for broilers and fryers of all weights ranged from 21 2 to 27 cents, mostly 22 1/2 to 23 1/4 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
F.o.b
Chicago Wheat and Grains Slip After Cash Market Pressure
Wheat futures retraced in late trading as heavy cash grain arrivals at Southwestern markets eased prices. July wheat closed around 1.95 to 1.96, corn up about 5 8 to 1 1 4, oats mixed, rye up 1 2, soybeans near 2.33 3 4, lard lower at 11.05.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Markets at a Glance New York June 27
Stocks showed irregular early gains that faded as the day progressed. Bonds were steady with demand for rails and utilities. Cotton declined on liquidation and hedging. In Chicago Wheat was easy with lower cash prices, Corn held firm with active trade, Hogs slow and about 50 cents lower at a top of 21.60, Cattle slow and uneven with prices down to 28.75 at the top.
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New York
Chicago
New York Cotton Futures Ease on Liquidation Some Trade Buying
Cotton futures slipped as nearby July was liquidated with scale down cover. Traders eyed a possible mid June parity decline and scattered rains in the central belt pressured crops. Export sales helped support October and new crop month activity while ECA approved a $5 million credit for Italy.
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New York
ECA
Italy
Nashville Livestock Market Report June 27
Nashville Tennessee cattle buyers showed a generally slow market with most grades steady to weak. Steers and heifers 21.00 to 25.50, canners 10.00 to 14.75, bulls 15.00 to 16.50. Calves strong with good lots 2300 to 2400, hogs 1500 head with barrows and gilts activity noted.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
War Claims To Be Considered by Three-Member Commission
Washington June 27 In a move four years after V J Day President Truman selected a three member war claims commission to tackle World War II compensation. The body will hear claims from Americans and other nationals and report by March 31 with possible broader legislation. Nomination to the $12 000 a year posts may go to the Senate soon. initial funds were only recently provided.
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Washington
Truman
War Claims Commission
Senate
Congress
State Department
Philippines
MORGAN COUNTY COMMUNITY GOSSIP NOTES VISITORS
Dr and Mrs Omer Roan of San Antonio Texas plan a visit to his father D A Roan and sister Mrs Mamie Livingston in Morgan County Turner area July 2 and 3 Billy Woodall of the U S Navy has been at home several days visiting his father Homer Woodall and other relatives Herman Ward and William Tanner of Bessemer spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Louis Tanner Mrs Cecil Tanner returned Wednesday after two weeks with sister Mrs Hilda Pellowski in Winona Minnesota John Brooks is at this writing Beth pitended singing here Sunday inside Oden is ill at this writing
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Omer Roan
San Antono
Texas
D. A. Roan
Mamie Livingston
Billy Woodall
U. S. Navy
Homer Woodall
Herman Ward
William Tanner
Bessemer
Louis Tanner
Cecil Tanner
Hilda Pellowski
Winona
Minnesota
John Brooks
Beth
Oden
Taft-Hartley action tests injunction and seizure options
Capitol leaders schedule votes to decide whether to keep the Taft-Hartley provision for injunctions against national emergency strikes or favor government seizure, or both. Union opposition centers on the closed shop ban and secondary boycotts as calls grow to repeal the law amid farm policy scrutiny.
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Capitol Hill
House Agriculture Committee
Goving Sercuane
Aba
Ise Brannan
Live cattle and sheep market report with price ranges
Market notes steady to 50, mostly 25 to 50 for cattle. Lower than Friday with good and choice 175 to 240 pounds at about 21.00, top early market active but weak. Heavy 290 pounds around 19.00. odd head over 350 at 18.50. 135 to 175 pounds 18.25 to 19.00, mostly 18.50. sows steady at 16.00 to 16.50. Sheep at 13.00, steady. Spring lambs 24.50 to 26.50, mostly 26.25 down. common to medium 18.00 to 22.00. short aged slaughter ewes mostly 7.00 down.
Big Laboratory To Study Virus In Montgomery
Montgomery, June 27. One of the nation’s largest laboratories for virus and rickettsial disease study is under development in Montgomery. Part of the Public Health Service Research program, it will also train health authorities in modern disease control. Dr Morris Schaeffer from Cleveland will direct the work. Two mobile labs will test in the field.
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Montgomery
U. S. Public Health Service
Cleveland
Morris Schaeffer
State Health Department
Man
Schaeffer
Rent Ceiling Rules Expand Landlord Rights and Obligations
The rent control office outlines grounds for increasing ceilings including major capital improvements, substantial service or furnishings upgrades, lower rent than comparable homes, and more subtenants. Expediters will aid landlords especially small ones in calculating eligible increases and obtaining tenant consent where required.
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Woods
Assistant manager wanted at old loan firm
Help wanted notice seeks assistant manager for an established loan company. Requires high school education and own car. Applicants must write in own handwriting and provide three references. Include application in box M care The Daily.
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Vancouver
Wash
Maine
Michael Cates
Dolores Cates Holland
St. Augustine
Fla
Scott
R. J. Scott
Wall Street
Morgan County
Rock Creek
Rayburn
Bank St
Knox McRae
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