Train wreck near Alexander City kills fireman
The Central of Georgia line derailed 27 cars in Tallapoosa county near Sturdivant and Jackson's Gap. Fireman W L Smoke of Phenix City died in Alexander City hospital. engineer C L Roberts of Columbus wounded. other crew injured lightly as gasoline and sulfuric acid damaged the right of way. Traffic halted nationwide until investigation finishes.
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Alexander City
Ala
Sturdivant
Jackson
Gay
Tallapoosa County
Birmingham
Columbus
Trafic
Longest MLB Blasted Home Run Distance at Polo Grounds
The Polo Grounds features the longest distance to dead center in major league parks at 505 feet, a record noted for its extreme reach and challenge for hitters.
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Polo Grounds
Black-Draught Laxative Offers Quick Constipation Relief
The advertisement claims dull, dopey feelings stem from constipation and promotes Black-Draught as a friendly laxative that is prompt when taken as directed. It emphasizes a low cost per dose, a four generation tradition, and urges readers to get a package today for symptoms such as loss of appetite headache upset stomach flatulence fatigue sleeplessness and bad breath tied to constipation.
Signs of Wildlife Refuge Vandalism Targeted
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge manager Lawrence S. Givens warns that shooting boundary signs bearing the flying goose emblem wastes public funds and damages property. Metal signs are designed to last a lifetime. replacing them diverts money from refuge needs and harms upkeep. Public cooperation is urged to stop the vandalism.
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Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Lawrence S. Givens
Givens
New Passenger Line to Begin Final Tests at Sea
MOBILE Ala May 9 The nations newest passenger liner the 18000 ton LaGuardia slated to begin final tests before joining the United States merchant fleet Converted from wartime troop ship duty at 5 000 000 cost the 622 foot vessel will ply the Atlantic Mediterranean route as flagship of the American export lines It has accommodations for 600 passengers The LaGuardia largest American passenger ship earmarked for service from this country to the Mediterranean area launched as the General Richardson in 1944 carrying troops to and from Pacific battles
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Mobile
Ala
LaGuardia
United States
Mediterranean
General Richardson
Pacific Battlegrounds
Mardi Gras Parade Stamp in New Orleans Since 1838
The Mardi Gras parade has taken to the streets of New Orleans annually since 1838. City celebrations feature floats, costumes, and revelry rooted in long standing traditions.
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New Orleans
Berlin Zoo Braces For Summer Amid Patchwork Repairs
Berlin’s 700 animals endure lean times as damage from war lingers. Officials patch holes, rearrange cages, and hope for crowds drawn by memories of free Sunday concerts and ice creams. Attendance slumped after currency reform, turning the zoo into a bustling saloon for private parties at night.
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Tom Reedy
Berlin
Pop 13
Kurfuerstendamm
Wilhelm
am _ s
Reuter Warns of New German Struggle Over Berlin Blockade
Ernst Reuter declares the Big Four plan to lift the Berlin blockade signals a coming war between Russia and the Western Allies. He argues Eastern Europe relied on Germany's economic output and that victory for the West could break the Soviet hold, noting Hitler’s instrumental use of satellite states to fuel Reich industry. He cautions Moscow may press to seize German industry to solve its own economic needs.
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Berlin
Ernst Reuter
New York
Reuter
Russia
Germany
Europe
Wes. Gallagher
Hitler
Munich
Nazifuehrer
Balkans
Reich
Greece
Moscow
Birmingham Building Boom Hits Record Permits in April
Birmingham reports a building boom with 861 permits valued at 5.73 million in April, the highest monthly total since 1910. January-April 1949 permits reached 10.83 million, nearly doubling the same period last year, boosted by a 1.98 million city hall completion permit and 338 new houses plus 18 apartments.
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Birmingham
Ala
Boyd Dies at Home in Alabama Funeral Held For 87
Funeral services for L. B. A. Boyd aged 87 who died at his home last night were held this afternoon. Boyd served as president of the state board of administration under the late Gov. William Brandon. He was a native of Thompson Georgia.
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Boyd
Home Enterprise
Ala
Lb. A. Boyd
State Board of Administration
William Brandon
Thompson
Flint Group Expands Quail Food Planting In Alabama
The Morgan County Sportsmen's and Conservation Association of Flint launches a program to increase quail food. Partridge pea and lespedera bicolor seeds from the Soil Conservation Service were planted on four acres of land at Flint Creek Island, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Club members cultivated three acres of partridge pea and one acre of bicolor, with seed to be shared among members for private land plantings to bolster natural quail food supplies.
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Morgan County Sportsmen’s and Conservation Association of
Flint
Soil Conservation Service
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Flint Creek Island
Mothers and Children Center of Life in Family Roles
Detroit essay contrasts mother favored sons and father favored daughters with psychology claims that mothers love sons and fathers love daughters. It notes daughters seek mothers love while sons seek fathers, and mothers bear responsibility for offspring and posterity as the true future.
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Earth
Cpl White Assigned To Nebraska Base
Cpl Robert L White assigned to the Motor Vehicle Squadron of the 3902nd Air Base Group at Offutt Air Force Base Omaha Nebraska He previously served at the 36th Motor Vehicle Squadron in Germany as a driver His duties at Offutt will be in the pool
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Cpl
Robert L. Wiite
3902Nd
Gro Offutt Air Force Base
Omaha
Party finds radium in Montgomery dump
Radium valued at 1500 dollars was found in the Montgomery city dump Saturday by two radium rescuers from Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Dr Arthur Dunstan and Dr Bob Norris recovered the capsule for Dr Ernest Moore. Dr Moore said the radium had been accidentally jostled.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Arthu
St. Charles Dunstan
Bob. Norris
Ernest
W. Moore
Moore
Untitled Fragment Reflects On Mothers Day Roles
A fragmented reflection on Mother's Day notes women and mothers in action while men hope their mothers do not regret missing the moment. The piece threads personal duty with humor as candlelight mirrors passing time. It reads as a poetic musings rather than a plain report.
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Flint Group
Sally
Halpcb
Detroit
Hal Boyle
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Cpl. White
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