Walker back in Hollywood after mental health recovery
Robert Walker is expected back in Hollywood this week to start work on Please Believe Me with Deborah Kerr and Peter Lawford, replacing Van Johnson in the role. Harold Lloyd plans Movie Crazy reissues for summer, and James Cagney returns as a tough guy in White Heat after Public Enemy. William Powell eyes three films in four years, awaiting a world beating script for further Thin Man projects.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Robert Walker
Deborah Kerr
Peter Lawford
Walker
van Johnson
Harold Lloyd
Lloyd
James Cagney
Cagney
William Powell
Spring Shorts and Wry Jokes Parade in Decatur
A collage of humorous quips and cartoons from Decatur, including remarks on taxes, business, war fears, a vaudeville style exchange about college, romance, and everyday mishaps. Light social satire reflects midcentury life and local humor.
Restoration Of Annapolis Beams With Colonial Charm
Annapolis completed its restoration just in time for the General Assembly. The state house, dating to 1772 with a colonial wing added in 1905, blends purée colonial style with a later day capitol. Gov. William P. Lame Jr ordered repairs after dome and roof weaknesses and steel reinforcements preserve the building for Maryland's 18th century heritage and the upcoming 300th anniversary celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney Shoemaker
Annapolis
State House
Williamsburg
Maryland
General Assembly
Sir Robert Eden
Severn River
Naval Academy
William Preston Lame Jr
Severe laryngotracheobronchitis mainly harms children
A 1949 syndicate report describes laryngotracheobronchitis as a dangerous, sudden infection of the windpipe and bronchial tubes in children. It urges rapid hospital care, oxygen tents, and careful airway management, with antibiotics and diphtheria checks as part of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Cross Burned in Protest of Beach Segregation Move
A cross was burned Saturday night in Jupiter Florida blamed on resentment over Palm Beach county commission’s decision to dedicate a beach strip for Negroes. It followed another blaze five days earlier on Beach Road. Local activists consider secession from Palm Beach to Martin County, but attorney Paul Potter said legislative action is not feasible this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter. Fla
Palm Beach
Beach Road
Martin County
Paul Potter
West Palm Beach
Warm session looms as Alabama lawmakers open week
In Montgomery the Alabama legislature prepares for a heated week with key bills on the menu. House debate centers on abolishing the poll tax and reapportioning the senate with one senator per county, while a Sunday drinking bill faces dry advocates. Senate items include raising workmen’s compensation to 21 dollars weekly and curbing clerk hire spending, plus economy measures to curb unused funds and restrict spending without appropriation.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Senate
Bute
legisla_ ture
House Health Committee
Prblic
House
Installation by Civitan slated for Birmingham meeting
Civitan International opens its Alabama district convention in Birmingham with tonight’s installation of Eugene J. Bryan of Chattanooga as president. Mayor Cooper Green, a local club member, welcomed delegates. Tomorrow features Governor-elect Grady Kay’s report and an address by Bryan, with Ernest Rogers of Atlanta set to speak tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Eugene J. Bryan
Chattanooga
Tenn
Civitan International
Alabama
Cooper Green
Bryan
Ernest Rogers
Atlanta
Decoration Day at Morgan County Union Grove
A large crowd attended the decoration of this place last Sunday with dinner served for all. Several locals and visitors are noted including Mr and Mrs M C Lemiecy, Miss Audrey Lemley, and Mrs S T Christian of Decatur. James Prince of Huntsville visited with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. Lemiecy
S. T Christian
Decatur
James Prince
Huntsville
L. M. Prince
Audrey Lemley
Mary Lawrence W.B. Lemley
Highway 38
Whitesburg Bridge
Huntsville Hospital
His
As Inc
John Williams
Mister Haga
Georgie Pritchett
Mis. D._W. Whisenant
Union Hill
Donald Gene. Lawrence
H. P. Chinn and Son
W. B. Lemley
Laura” Jackson
D. W. Whisenant
Elbert—Yancey
Eugene Lawrence
Elmer Jackson
Dr Whisenant
Morgan City
Thomas van
Joe Lawrence
Mrs Compton and Lois Dye Visit Decatur
Mrs Ira Compton and her daughter Mrs Lois Dye were noted as business visitors in Decatur on a Wednesday, with Mrs Dye visiting Mount Olive for related affairs.
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Ira
Compton
Mount Olive
Lois. Dye
Decatur
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Frances G. Craze
Decatur Man
Harold
Jerry
Ier
New Decatur
A * Ji’ Tationers
Office Outfitters
Bank St
H. Ryan Appliances & Furniture
East Moulton St
Washington
Continental Congress
England
Annapolis, Md
Hermann
Bundesen, M.D
Eatures Syndicate, Inc
Scott
Hone
Penh
Canada
Kearly
R. J. Scott
Corsica
Vote
Negro Beach
Solons
Civitan
Evita
Phon
Morgan County
Union Grove
W. Blimley
Joyce
Lyle Prince
Ruby Johnson
Verlin Whisenant
Jim P. Williams
Herine Ridg
Verlan
Whisenant
Don's Floor
Don Williams
E. Cain
Belk’s
Belk Hudyon
Automobile
Moody’s
Cain
Jive T Punnive ‘Day Model
New Yorker
Ree Withems
Whi Feng
Hlyster
Chrysler
Smith Motors, Inc
Oak Street
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