Man Behind Boxing Gloves Shaped Modern Ring Safety
Hall of fame glove maker Jack Golomb, 56, built a $1,000,000 yearly sports equipment business from a $5 start in 1910. He claims most champions used his gloves, helped advance head guards, teeth protectors, face masks, and modern training gear while recounting early, tougher gloves and fighters like Dempsey and Louis.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Jack Golomb
Golomb
Jesse Willard
Jack Dempsey
Barney’ Ross
Max’ Baer
Henry Aviatteong
Gene Tunney
Primo Carnera
Joe Loui
Galea
Jack
Golombi
Tunney
Joe Louis
Vinemont Boy Is Honor Man For His Flight
Private First Class Emern A. Holmes Jr. of Vinemont was named Honor Man of Flight 3905 at Lackland AFB Texas after graduation from a 13 week basic training. Major Reese Porter Jr. cited Holmes for superior efficiency leadership and academics. He will spend a 10 day leave before reporting to Shaw AFB South Carolina. Captain William H. Mcleod congratulated him in the ceremony photo.
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Emern A. Holmes Jr
Emern A. Holmes
Vinemont 2
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Holmes
Lackland
Reese Porter Jr
Shaw Air Force Base
South Carolina
William H. Mcleod
Pfc. Holmes
Snail Pace Measured at 23 Inches an Hour
Scientists recorded a snail's speed of 23 inches per hour in a controlled study, noting slow but steady movement. The observation contributes to understanding mollusk locomotion and energy use in gastropods.
Teen model Jackie Aimers balances work and family duties
AP profiles 16 year old Jackie Aimers a model and student who helps support a disabled mother and younger brother. She earns 40 to 60 dollars weekly modeling, attends secretarial courses, and plans a career beyond modeling while valuing education and family responsibilities.
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Jackie Aimers
Jackie
Harry Conover
Ronnie
Conover
Trolley Strike To Be Averted
Birmingham authorities announced a wage dispute arbitration averting a mass walkout by about 1,000 AFL affiliated streetcar and bus workers. The union sought up to 34 cents hourly then 20 cents. the company offered 8 cents plus 3 more if a state fare rise is approved. Arbitration board members will be chosen by both sides.
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Birmingham
Birmingham Electric Company
AFL Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway and
Motorcoach
State Public Service Commission
Arbitration Board
Alabama Senator Pushes Lobbyist Registration Bill
Senator A L Patterson of Russell proposes a lobbying registration bill requiring secretaries of state filing. The measure would create a $25 annual fee and open records to the public, listing lobbyist names, activities, and expenses with penalties up to 1000 dollars or imprisonment.
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Montgomery
Alabama
A. L. Patterson
Russell County
Patterson
Secretary of State
House
Sheriffs Term Extension Proposal Faces Ballot Vote
Sheriff Addie Mosley announced a meeting of sheriffs to consider extending sheriff terms from four to six years. A 1943 effort failed narrowly in a statewide referendum, while the 1943 legislature approved longer terms for tax collectors and assessors. If approved, the measure would go to the six-year legislature for a March vote.
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Callen
Addie Mosley
Sis
Legisla
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Jacob
Vinemont
Donaldson Bros
Leee St
Dillehay’s
TY “Widf Delivery
BER
Hationelly
Hcharmcrest
Cretonnes
Gorner
Grant Street
AP Newsfeatures
Lake Carmel
Service
Decatur
Tom Hamilton
Nesco
Westinghouse
Apex
LBM Tractor CO
West Moulton &T
Eveto Mobile
Frigidaire
Che Sure
Bank Street
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