Locust swarms threaten global food supply, says FAO
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warns of desert locust swarms from East Africa to the Middle East and Asia. Tens of millions of locusts have spread rapidly since the year began, threatening cotton and grain in the Nile delta and rice fields in India. More swarms are breeding and a new generation of young locusts is expected.
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Africa
Asia
U. N. Food and Agricultural Organization
French Somaliland
Eritrea
Sudan
Acen
Yemen
Saudi Arabia
Oman
Kuwait
Jordan
Egypt
Israel
Syria
Iraq
Iran
Pakistan
Nile Delta
India
Mush oxen produce wool as well as beef
A concise observation notes that oxen used for farming can yield both wool and beef, highlighting dual-use livestock potential.
Top Scholars at Hazlewood High Town Creek
Don Turner and Jackie Montgomery emerge as top scholars in Hazlewood High School's senior class. Turner is valedictorian, class president, and Future Farmers of America leader. Montgomery is salutatorian, student council president, and photographers club head. Both plan college entrance in June.
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Don Turner
Jackie Montgomery
Hazlewood High School
Town Creek
Turner
C. A. Turner
Wheeler
Don
Future Farmers
Jackie
Guy A. Montgomery
Juvenile Smoking Crackdown Ordered by Vancouver Police
City police commissioners in Vancouver British Columbia order a crackdown on juvenile smoking. A federal act of 1908 prohibits smoking by children under 16 and authorizes police to seize cigarettes from youngsters. Storekeepers selling to children without a written note from parents may face charges.
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Vancouver
B. C
Childre
Court Reverses Snatch Decision in Woolf Case
The Alabama Court of Appeals overturned the kidnapping conviction of Charles H. Holman Jr., a 30 year old Albany hardware salesman, ruling there was insufficient evidence. The case returns to Barbour County for possible further prosecution if the state chooses to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Charles H. Holman Jr
Alabama Court of Appeals
Holman
Albany, Ga
Jack Woolf
Eufaula
Georgetown
Court of Appeals
Son of Mayor Faces Bigamy Trial in Indianapolis
William G. Green 30 son of Birmingham Mayor Cooper Green awaits trial on bigamy charges he pleads innocent to. An affidavit alleges he wed Faye Mathews in Birmingham July 7 1948 and later married Janie M Hill in Miami December 1 1950 without divorce. He was released on $1000 bond after arraignment before Judge Saul Rabb.
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Indianapolis
William G. Green
Birmingham
Cooper Green
Faye Mathews
Green
Janie M. Hill
Miami
Fla
Saul I. Rabb
Injury Fatal Near New Castle Pa
Mrs Ellender Thomas aged 49 from Bessemer Alabama died from injuries after a car truck crash on Route 422 near New Castle on Sunday night.
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Castle
Ellender Thomas
Bessemer
Ala
Route 422
Word Puzzle Cipher Clues and Daily Cryptoquote
A snapshot shows crossword like clues with numerous word definitions and a sample daily cryptogram puzzle. It includes Egyptian, Greek, and linguistic terms along with a cipher quote from King Features Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
King Features Syndicate
Speaker Warns of Russian Peril at Federation Meeting
Mrs Oscar A Ahlgren of Whiting Indiana told delegates at the 61st General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Minneapolis that the United States faces danger from Russia through expediency and apathy. She urged stronger Americanism in schools from kindergarten onward and warned Russia could win without a war. She seeks the federation presidency and is unopposed in the forthcoming vote.
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Minneapolis
America
Oscar A. Ahlgren
Russia
United States
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Bulgaria
Poland
Ahlgren
Whiting
Ind
Federation
Pacer Race Glory and Alabama Coach Shifts
The Little Brown Jug, the world’s richest pace race, is only seven years old. University of Alabama hires Herb Hodges as track coach, who previously led high school teams in Wheaton Illinois.
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University of Alabama
Herb Hodges
Wheaton, Ill
Parents Asked To Aid Clean Up
Washington news: Congress ordered two investigations into radio television programs and current literature to examine immoral or offensive content. Rep. Gathings urged parental help, saying vigilance at home is essential to shield children from demoralizing influences and trash sold cheaply nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Commerce
United States
Rayburn
Gathings
D-Ark
Real estate transfers and deed records listed
A series of property transactions including Louis Argend to B Denbo for 3471.44, Decatur Land Co to Henry Richter for 9777.50, Loyd Hamilton to E H Lowery, R L McDonald to D E Ryan deed of correction, Leila Powell to Louis Argend to perfect title, A M Chaney to C S Hand 1500, C S Hand to M C Maze 2000, G H McKee to Herman E McKee 750, R E Rogers to Wilfred E Busch 3422.51, S O Garrison to Johnnye Sims 100, and Sims 1.00.
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Louis Argend
B. Denbo
Decatur Land Company
Henry R. Richter
Loyd Hamilton
E. H. Lowery
R. L. McDonald
D. E. Ryan
Leila Powell
A. M. Chaney
C. S. Hand
M. C. Maze
G. H. Mc
Marriage Licenses Registered In County
Charles Jack Humphries 25 farmer of Baileyton to Margaret Rose Lay 17 of 1811 Seventh Avenue East. Jack Ayers 23 of Cullman to Inez Blalock 20 of Hanceville 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jack Humphries
Baileyton
Farmer
Margaret Rose Lay
Seventh Avenue
Jack Ayers
Cullman
Inez Blalock
Hanceville
Alabama infant death rate rises slightly to 36.8 per 1000
The Alabama State Health Department reports 3,043 infant deaths in the year, from 82,615 live births, yielding an infant death rate of 36.8 per 1,000. The rate is marginally higher than 1950’s 36.7.
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Montgomery
Alabama
State Health Department
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John W
Billy” Roberts
Esquire
Roberts
2Nd Ave
Don’s Floor Service
Don Williams
St. E
Woolf
Georgia
Verbal
Harden
Greece
Jason
Pierce
City
Alaska
Braz
Club
Color
Tran
Heart
Taut
Bird
Iblongfellow
GMC
EMYL
EMX
Aehz Mynagmc—Raebzruzeqz
Tae
Mercury
Blackwell Motors. Inc
Lee Street
Decatur
Morris Jewelers
Beat One
Co. L
C. L. Buck, Sr
Decatur, Ala
Philip Morris
Lion
Ence
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