Gas Experiment To Be Resumed Near Gorgas Mine
Birmingham reports final tests for a large scale underground gasification project by the U S Bureau of Mines and Alabama Power to produce fuel gas from unmined coal. If successful the seam near Gorgas mine will be ignited to burn about 50 tons daily, possibly yielding synthetic liquid fuels.
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Birmingham
Gorgas
Alabama Power Company
U. S. Bureau of Mines
The
Power Company
Bureau of Mines
Milton Fies
Decatur Senior to Represent County in District Oratorical
Fennell Garnett of Decatur Senior High School is county champion in The Birmingham News Herald senior high school oratorical contest and will represent the county at Huntsville High School on Monday night April 4. The district winner advances to the state finals in Birmingham May 13 at Birmingham College. Birmingham Southern awards tuition scholarships to state finalists. News Herald pays cash prizes and travel for visiting finalists. chaperon provided. The contest topic is Toward World Peace.
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Fennell Garnett
Decatur
Birmingham News-Age Herald
Huntsville High School
Birmingham and College
Birmingham
Birmingham Southern
News-Age Herald
False Teeth Care with PAS powder
Many denture wearers fear embarrassment when a plate slips. Use PAS alka line powder on dentures to hold teeth more firmly and reduce odor. Provides comfort without souring dentures. Available as PASTEETH at drug stores.
Regional School Plan Extends Beyond The South
Jackson Mississippi March 17 former Florida governor Millard F Caldwell told the Mississippi Education Association that the regional education pact is not limited to the South but aims to serve all states while allowing states to study and share courses not offered locally. He outlined how Florida would send students to other Southern states for medical and petroleum courses and vice versa, and he rejected moves to nationalize the plan.
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Jackson
Miss
South
Florida
Millard F. Caldwell
Mississippi Education Association
OT Mae Talleina
Ahah
Caldwell
Savannah
Fielding — L. Wright
Mississippi
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Walter White
Washington
Veterans benefits questions answered in Decatur Daily column
Veterans ask about readjustment allowances and hospital care under VA programs. Answers note claims must be filed within two years of discharge or July 25, 1947. Priority goes to service connected disabilities. nonservice connected patients may access beds if available and cannot afford treatment elsewhere. Caldwell program details cover veterinary and medical training with state legislatures approving the pact.
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Veterans Administration
Decatur Daily
Army
VA Disability Compensation and Tax Exemption Clarified
The VA notes that compensation is not reduced by a new job unless the disability worsens. It also states that adjustment payments are exempt from federal income tax. Veterans seeking more details should contact their nearest VA regional office.
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Veterans Administration
New Baseball Coach Appointed at Auburn
Auburn March 17 John Williamson, Auburn freshman football and basketball coach, became varsity baseball coach today. He replaces Danny Doyle who resigned to join the Boston Red Sox scouting staff.
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Auburn
Ala
John Williamson
Danny Doyle
Boston Red Sox
Snow Depth Replicates Rainfall in Mild Storm
A foot of fresh snow may yield about one inch of rain in a mild storm. Weather notes explain the snowwater equivalent varies with density and compaction, influencing forecasts and flood risk assessments.
Rotary Hear John Parrish on Dairying Prospects
Hartselle Rotary luncheon featured John Parrish dairy specialist from Auburn speaking on dairying potential in Morgan county. New member Co. Y. Quinn welcomed. Also reports of Iris Garden Club tea, circles in session, and various local personal notes.
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Rotary
John Parrish
Hartselle
Rotary Club
Auburn
Morgan County
Dr. Grosfield
L. T. Wagnon
C. E. Johnson
Olan Ray
Co. Y. Quinn
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Lotal
Hills Station
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Louisiana
South Carolina
Georgia
Shumake
Bank Street
Italyne Hardwick
Mrs. Meinman
Otto Weinman
Ann McRee
Gordon Francis
C. J. Lee
F. F.anderson
Ralph Lauderdale
H.C. McRee
Ernest Weinman
Francis
Mary Cecil Johnson
Jo Hamilton
Paul Weinman
Edna Weinman
Ann Frost
Ruby Jean = Hill
Peggy Groover
William Lindsey
Iris Garden Club
Ibis Garden Club
East Main
F. L. Crowe
Albert Clemons
Seldon Higdon
Neil Simpson
Carl Segars
Frank Rausa
Methodist
Ciircles
W. M. Booth
J. F. Stewart
J. H. Harvey
Atlanta
J. E. Health
Elmer Shaneyfelt
L. S. Echols
George Randolph
Scotty Stone
Marion Military Institute
J. E. Stone Jr
J. E. Peck
Bert
J. F. Stewart Jr
Frank
Horace Broom
Elizabeth” Peck
J.C. Ford
M.B. Harrison
D. R. Roper
Orr
Elsie, Friezellie
W. L Daves
Wenlesday
Melbourne
Nancy Martin
Athens
Josie Puckett
Josephine Puckett
New Orleans
la Mi
I. A. Martin Jr
E. L. Drinkard Jr
Falkville
Belk’s
Chambray
Belk Hudon
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