Confession Read in Lonergan Murder Trial
The lengthy confession in the Wayne Lonergan murder case was read in general sessions court as prosecutors prepare to rest their case. Lonergan, accused of killing his heiress wife Patricia, listened as he examined the document detailing the fatal attack sparked by a quarrel over infidelity. Prosecutors plan to call about six more witnesses, including a former showgirl who was Lonergan's companion the night before the slaying.
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New York
Wayne Lonergan
Patricia
General Sessions
Jacob Grumet
Lonergan
Edward V. Broderick
Rerd
Local births and community notes from Limestone County Oak Grove
The column lists births to Glen King and wife a nine pound girl born March 24, to Audrey Pep pers a son born March 22, and to Robert Wakefield an eight pound son named Jerry. It includes sick and ill reports for Clayton Young, hospital stays, and social visits among families in Athens and nearby areas with multiple local residents mentioned. Further items note Mrs. Mattie McSherry’s pneumonia recovery, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bumpus hosting guests, and Rube Wallace arriving on leave from New York aircraft carrier Easter week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen King
Lewis Worthy
Audrey Peppers
L. R. McNeil
Francis Campbelle
Johnnie Campbelle
Nina Fay
Madison
Mattie McSherry
Powers Hospital
Chris” McSherry
Shreveport
Kate Clark
Robt
Broadway
Helen
L. C. Bumpus
Buddie
L.C. Bumpus
Athens
Clarence Clark
Georgia
Lee Bumpus
Clarence
Marvin Clem
Less Nichols
Bud Wallace
Thatch
Andrew Clem
Oak Grove
Rube Wallace
New York
Bob Loggins
Leaves From A War Correspondent Notebook War insight on bravery
William L. Worden describes a stark contrast between American and Japanese soldiers in the Pacific. He notes Japanese propaganda stressing bravado, the ritual of self sacrifice, and the rare capture of officers, with many choosing doomed, futile charges rather than facing lone American fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Worden
Hal Boyle
U. S
Marshall Islands
Pacific
Tojo
Tokyo
Guadalcanal
Attu
Tarawa
Kwajalein
Eniwetok
Hokkaido
Ducky
Civil liberties trial continues in Atlanta judge DEA Chief Dailey case
In federal court at Atlanta on March 28 the DeKalb County Police Chief Joseph T Dailey and three officers faced cross examination as Raymond Rouser, the central government witness, testified he had been beaten by the officers and acknowledged using assumed names in the past.
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Atlanta
DeKalb County
Joseph T. Dailey
Raymond Rouser
Increase in Wages Urged by Textile Workers Union
Emil Rieve, head of the Textile Workers Union of America, appeals to the National Labor War Board in Atlanta to raise wage levels for cotton rayon workers. He seeks a 60 cent minimum hourly wage, a 10 cent general raise, daily minimum rates, third-shift differentials, paid vacations, and guaranteed minimums as six Southern states’ TWUA reps press the six-point demand package to avert living-condition sub standards. A TWUA survey claims workers now earn about 22.91 weekly, well below the WPA emergency budget target of 29.33.
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Atlanta
Emil Rieve
Textile Workers Union of America
National Labor War Board
Rieve
Roosevelt
National War Labor Board
WLB
Solomon Barkin
New York City
CIO
Barkin
Brakin
TWUA
New England
North Carolina
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Diphtheria Cases Rise in Alabama in February
MORE DIPHTHERIA MONTGOMERY March 28 Diphtheria cases in Alabama totaled 37 during February, compared with 31 for January and 32 for February of last year, the state Health Department reported today. Last month's cases were distributed: Jefferson 6, Mobile 3, Etowah Henry Houston Lauderdale Lawrence Russell Tuscaloosa 2 each, and Baldwin Calhoun Colbert Cullman Dale Dallas Greene Jackson Limestone Montgomery Walker Washington 1 each.
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Montgomery
Alabama
State Health Department
Jefferson
Mobile
Etowah
Henry
Houston
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Russell
Tuscaloosa
Baldwin
Calhoun
Colbert
Cullman
Dale
Dallas
Greene
Jackson
Limestone
Walker
Washington
Mills profits climb as rayon industry thrives
A statement from Rieve notes the rayon cotton textile mills have been more profitable than ever. He cites total profits of all rayon cotton textile mills in 1941 at 212 million dollars and 1942 at 427 million dollars before taxes, underscoring the industry's strong momentum.
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Rieve
Rayon Cotton
Murdered dancer Dancer Martinelli questioned in Syria Verne case
Inspector Grange and Argus Steele confront Dancer Martinelli at his mansion as Syria Verne is described as murdered. Mabel, the blonde, flirts amid tension while Grange ties Dancer to Verne and hints at possible complicity. Argus notices a Whitsun Club match clue. Dancer denies involvement and deflects toward business.
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Martinelli
Lucky
Grange
Argus
Ellen
Syria
de Boss
Dancer Martinelli
Dancer
Argus Steele
Mabel
Mr. Steele
Inspector Grange
Syria Verne
Whitsun Club
Whitsun
Beautiful
Verne Dame
Lucy Callahan
D.A
Red Top
Babs Les
Navy Ensign Becomes Army Private in One Month
Aviation Trainee Vertus C. Schulz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar A. Schulz of Mason City Illinois, moved from Navy ensign to Army private within a month. He qualified as a Navy pilot, then resigning his commission, entered Army aviation cadet training at Chanute Field, Cumberland University and Miami Beach, completing the Army aviation cadet program.
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Vertus C. Schulz
13Th Basic
Courtland Army Air Field
Schulz
Navy
Miami
Fla
Vero Beach
Chanute Field
Ill
Miami Beach
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tenn
Army Aviation Cadet College
Aviation
Oscar A. Schulz
Mason City, Illinois
Preaching Day at Bethlehem and Local Social News
Next Sunday is the regular Preaching day at Bethlehem by Rev. Elmer Smith. Everyone is invited to come. Mrs. John Dunn visited Mrs. Jim Jenkins Thursday afternoon. A wedding of interest was Miss Mildred Montgomery and Robert D. Sheats. Frank Hames and daughter Annie Stewart visited Claude Lamon at Sheats Chapel. Sunday Misses Betty Jane Stewart, Mary Stewart and Audrey Jenkins were guests of Miss Fannie Mae Hames. Measles and whooping cough are widespread locally. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jenkins and children visited John Dunn and family. Mrs. Bessie Dee Melson heard from Pvt Rubbert Melson at Camp Shelby saying he is ill with measles.
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Bethlehem
Elmer Smith
John Dunn
Jim Jenkins
Mildred Montgomery
Robert D. Sheats
Frank Hames
Annie Stewart
Claude Lamon
Sheats Chapel
Betty Jane Stewart
Mary Stewart
Audrey Jenkins
Fannie Mae Hames
Bessie Dee Melson
Pvt
Rubbert Melson
Camp Shelby
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Limestone County
Robert Broadway
Loyd’s
Turner
Emma Turner
Hillsboro
Ross Turner
Gulfport
Miss
Preston Turner
South Pacific
Frank Val Turner
Merchant Marine
Florida
Cpl
Austin Terry
Army Air Forces
Luke Field
Arizona
Edna Terry
Belk’s Hosiery
Lawrence Brothers
Lacel L. Lawrence
Pearl Harbor
Almer L. Lawrence
E. L. Lawrence
Lawrences
Ft. Jackson
S. C
Babs Lee
H. M. Smith
Camp Mugu
California
Shirley Smith
Oanville 2
Lawrence County
Russell Speake
Decatur
Second Avenue
Bank Street
West Town
7Th Ave
Memorial Drive
6Th Ave
8Th Avenue East
Bee Line Highway
Old Somerville Road
Eleventh Street
Young Orchard
Hartselle Home
Barcliff Street
Hartselle
Good House
Moulton
Decatur Highway
Town Creek
West Moulton Street
Polhill Bldg
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