Red Cross Aid Helps Disabled World War I Vet Family
A Morgan county Red Cross case details ongoing aid for a Decatur area WWI veteran unable to work due to leg disability. Despite multiple pension petitions and private examinations, initial VA denial left the family dependent on Red Cross support plus a small mother-in-law pension and later a minimal old age benefit. The family's finances improved slowly as the veteran’s condition worsened yet pension finally arrived, providing some security alongside homegrown vegetables.
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Decatur Area
Morgan County
Red Cross
Veterans’ Administration
Army
Decatur
NC State 1947-48 basketball team 29 wins in season
The NC State Wolfpack posted a 29 win 3 losses record for the 1947-48 season scoring 2 409 points for a 75 2 point average per game, reflecting a strong offense and high pace across 32 games.
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North Carolina State
Oil Showing In West Choctaw Wildcat Well
Mobile Alabama March 5 drilling resumes Tuesday at a West Choctaw county wildcat that struck a light show of oil in the upper Eutaw sands. The test is R G Houser s No 1 George W Turner between Melvin and Needham eight miles north of the nearest producing well in West Gilbertown field. Oil show found at 3115 feet with core to 3500 feet. Casing set and cement plug to be drilled through Tuesday. Tuscaloosa below Eutaw, not yet productive in Alabama.
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Mobile
Ala
West Choctaw County
Eutaw Sands
Walter B. Jones
R. G. Houser
George W. Turner
Melvin
Needham
West Gilbertown
Alabama
Dr. Jones
Tuscaloosa
Gulf Coast Area
Birmingham Closes Old Viaduct for New Structure
The Big First Avenue viaduct near downtown Birmingham will close to traffic at midnight. A new viaduct costing about 2.5 million dollars will replace it. Construction is expected to last 14 to 16 months. Detours are arranged for through highways and streetcar service to East Lake Woodlawn will be suspended tomorrow, replaced by over 60 buses.
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Birmingham
Ala
First Avenue
State Highway Patrol
East Lake-Woodlawn
Industrial audit questions cash balances and control failures
The last audit questioned missing funds and possible links between the unemployment and servicemen funds. It noted an outdated internal check system, debated causes, and urged a full audit despite no fraud found. Carnley denied orders changing controls, while insisting on a complete audit.
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Department Jedger
Carnley
British clowns aid Red Cross fund in charity game
The Clowns baseball team based in England and abroad earned certificates of merit from the Duke of Gloucester for their help raising funds for the Red Cross in a charity match. George, the only non pro on the squad before service, now works in the telephone company’s engineering dept. Mrs. Ridge, secretary of the GI mothers Association, travels with Mrs. Burns as War brides prepare for North American passage, with Mrs. Ridge visiting her three daughters in the U S over a three month stay starting in Decatur.
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England
Duke of Gloucester
Red Cross
George
Telephone Company
America
Ridge
Burns
GI Mother’s Association
North America
Ireland
Hills
Dublin
Ridger
Mrs. Burns
Soviet Union spans vast lands and population share
Soviet Russia covers nearly one sixth of the world land area and holds almost one tenth of the global population, reflecting its vast geographic and demographic footprint.
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Soviet
Russia
Watch Presented to Defense Lawyer in Elector Suits
In Mobile on March 5 a gold watch was given to Sam M. Johnston for leading the defense of Alabama's 11 presidential electors against efforts to force votes for Truman. The electors pledged to the states rights ticket voted for Thurmond. Governor Folsom sought to compel votes for Truman and pursued actions to the U S Supreme Court. The inscription thanked Johnston for valuable legal services.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Truman
Democratic Party
Gessne. T. McCorvey
Sam M. Johnston
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
James E. Folsom
President Truman
U. S. Supreme Court
McCorvey
Compromise backs overrides to Barkley ruling amid filibuster talk
A group of 20 Republicans and 24 Democrats signaled support to override Barkley. Wherry warned the fight would extend if the senate reverses the ruling and two thirds cloture is required. Myers of Pennsylvania floated delaying a test vote by one or two weeks. Lucas said no plan for continuous sessions but hinted at late hours next week to exhaust filibusters.
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Barkley
Wherry
Senate
Myers
Pennsylvania
Lucas
Auto registrations in U S total 32 5 million on eve of war
On the eve of World War II automobile registrations totaled 32 5 million in the United States. The figure reflects a booming auto market just before global conflict intensified.
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United States
House Leaders Set Busy Week At State Capitol
Washington March 5 House leaders outline a heavy docket for next week with emphasis on rent control a large appropriation bill and a CIA security bill. The spy bill would allow entry of up to 100 persons a year aiding U S intelligence operations amid current immigration limits.
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Washington
Senate
House
Central Intelligence Agency
U. S
Armed Services Committee
CIA
United States
National Defense
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
House Banking Committee
Birmingham Federation Pushes for School Board Removals
The Birmingham Federation urged the removal of Mrs. Fowler Mrs. Baggett and Mrs. H C Ryding chair of the executive board after a probe by federation representatives and a group of legislators into the local school system.
Clean Up at School Urged in Alabama Labor Letter
Birmingham Federation of Labor demands a wholesale housecleaning at the Chalkville state training school for girls. D L Wood signs a letter to Gov. Folsom urging dismissal of Superintendent Mary Fowler and Assistant Superintendent Gladys Baggett, plus replacement of Executive Board Chair H C Ryding. Charges include inefficiency favoritism improper property use and harsh punishment. An 18 page report says Fowler knew of a recent legislative investigation and alleges forced field plowing isolation and hair trimming as punishment.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Federation of Labor
James E. Folsom
Chalkville Institution
D. L. Wood
Folsom
Mary Fowler
Gladys Baggett
Grou
H. c Ryding
Federation
Governor's push to gain support faces veto risk in legislature
State leaders seek backing from the League of Municipalities and the Association of County Commissioners and Probate Judges to aid Folsom. The governor weighs veto threats as lawmakers push limits on clerk hire funds while critics aim to curb his emergency and special investigative spending.
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League of Municipalities
Association of County Commissioners and Probate Judges
Folsom
House
Senate
Committee Recommends Training for Girls, Budget Hit
The report favors school officials overall and calls for younger teachers to work with the girls. Funds assigned to the school were cited as insufficient for a full training program. Mrs. Tyding declined to comment, directing questions to Gov. Folsom who was not available.
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Fowler
Tyding
Folsom
Mississippi Man Dies in Lucedale Truck Crash
Russell Stewart, 50, of Lucedale was killed when his pickup overturned about two miles east of Lucedale on state highway 63. George Butler, about 50, sustained minor injuries and was treated at Pascagoula’s Jackson County Hospital. Patrolman Tommy Martin said Stewart lost control of the vehicle.
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Lucedale
Miss
Russell Stewart
Stewart
Jackson County
Pascagoula
George Butler
Tommy Martin
Governor's Salary Debate and Folsom's Defense
The discussion centers on the governor's salary and a mansion account. The legislature could reallocate funds to exclude the governor from certain costs, while the $20 a day for legislators remains fixed during their terms.
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Folsom
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Peachland
N. C
Kerr Scott
National Guard
Champ
Belk Hudron
Belk’s
Belk
Belk Hudson Co
Watch
Chevrolet
Studebaker
Knox McRae
Sec
Frankfurt
Germany
Fund
Mississippi
Goidel's, Caddell's and
All Drug Stores
Ellis-Wear
Pan-Am
Servicenter
Highway 31
Vine St
Curtis
Gobble-Fite Lumber Co
Gobble Tite Company
West Market Street
H.G.M. Hatler and
John Hammet
RADIO
H. G. M. Hatler
Southside Baptist Church
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