Peebles Finishes Transportability Course in Japan
Elbert S. Peebles 19 of Decatur completed the transportability course at Iomoto, Horishu in Japan. The program covered loading and lashing cargo in Army transport planes aboard tac-1 flights. Peebles enlisted in July 1947, trained at Fort Jackson, volunteered parachute duty with the 11th airborne division, and serves as a rifleman in the 3rd platoon of D Company 188th parachute infantry near Sendai. Upon discharge he plans to return to high school.
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M. S. Kles
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South Carolina
Ith Airborn Division
188Th Parate Infantry Regiment
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Yamoto
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D” Company
Lex Barker Faces Jungle Stature as New Tarzan
Hollywood on May 17 reports Lex Barker born in Rye New York chosen to replace Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan in a future film. Barker, after fitness training at Terry Hunt’s, slimmed waist by three inches and shed ten pounds to fit the rugged jungle hero. He notes limited dialogue change and aims for future roles beyond Tarzan while his contract allows one outside picture annually. Born Rye New York Barker has green eyes brown hair and earlier acting stints with 20th Warners and RKO.
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Auburn Group Tours TVA Fisheries Work on Campus Visit
A group from Auburn led by R. B. Swingle and Dr Mack Dendy toured Tennessee Valley Authority sites in Decatur after an intensive survey of fisheries research. The group included students Berry Freeman Constancio Y Maderazo Manuel E Medina Pascual Acosta Surendra Sharma and hosted by TVA forestry and fish and game divisions with a fish fry at Crane's cafeteria on Friday evening.
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Dawes and diplomacy costs in the ambassador’s chairs
The piece recalls Charles Dawes as an ambassador who joked he would “be making money” if he spent $125,000 yearly. It notes a diplomat who declined England’s post due to personal expense limits, contrasting past burdens with present lighter official costs and lavish entertaining abroad.
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Royal Courts Redefine British Monarchy In Modern Era
DeWitt Mackenzie notes Britain’s royal family integrating into everyday life amid postwar social and economic shifts. Courts at Buckingham Palace shift from splendor to informal, easing dress rules, curtsey protocols, and ambassador burdens, reflecting a more democratic monarchy.
Robber Walks From Atlanta Jail After Bond Posted
Jesse James Roberts Jr. walked out of the Atlanta city jail after taking a cell mate's papers. Detectives say he posted a $150 bond on charges of drunken and disorderly conduct, while the cell mate faced charges on auto theft tied to a $100,000 value theft.
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Swain Prickett Killed After Cornelia Racer Wins Feature
Swain Prickett of Cornelia Ga. was killed moments after winning a feature race in Jefferson Ga. The fatal incident followed his victory and stunned spectators at the track.
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Swain Prickett
Cornelia, Ga
Car crash after finish line collision injures driver
Yesterday Prickett's car and a Cornelia driver Truet Black collided after crossing the finish line. Black was critically hurt.
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