Nude body found in Lake Durham North Carolina
The nude, stabbed elderly woman identified as Mrs Edward M Jewett of Boonville Missouri is found in a Chapel Hill area lake. Police say the suspect Edward Martin, grandson of the victim, was arrested on an open charge while investigators link jewelry from Mrs Jewett to the suspect. An unsigned will leaves a large share of the estate to Martin.
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Durham
N. C
FE. King
Rham
Edward M. Jewetl
Boonville
King
E. J. Belvin
Durham County
R. H. Butler
Newport News
Charlotte
Martin
W. E. Gates
University
Chapel Hill
H. J. Walker
Mrs. Jewett
Colin
Irina
Rodney Selkirk
Col
Learmonth
Rodney
Dave
Calin
Winnipeg
Ralf Smith Departing With Farewell Party
Mr. and Mrs A G Owen and Mr and Mrs T R Owen hosted a Thursday night farewell at the Danville home for Ralf Smith who will soon enter the U S Navy. Guests included families from Decatur Hartselle and Danville. A fish and chicken supper with desserts was served.
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A. G. Owen
T. R. Owen
Danville
Ralf Smith
U. S. Navy
Decatur
Arthur Owen
O. D. Owen
Hartselle
Guy Smith
Arthur Smith
J. O. McKay
Bolt Strikes Main Feeder Cuts Power Briefly
A lightning strike hit the main feeder line behind Watkins apartments on Grant Street, burning the line in two and causing a power outage in East and South Decatur Austinville Bee Line Highway and Fairview. The fault occurred about 5 55 p m and was cleared by 6 50 p m with two wires burned at Delano Park and 10th Avenue South.
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Watkins Apartments
Grant Street
Q. E. Eddens
City Electric Dept
East Decatur
South Decatur
Austinville
Fairview
Delano Park
10Th Avenue South
Athens Resident Claimed by Death
J Lo Ingram well known Athens resident died Saturday afternoon at his home 501 Coleman Avenue. Survived by his wife and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. at the residence with Rev. W F Wimberly officiating. Interment directed by Spry.
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J Lo Ingram
Athens
Coleman Avenue
Rev
W. F. Wimberly
Spry
Two Poliomyelitis Cases Reported in Alabama
During April the State Health Department reported two infantile paralysis cases in Alabama. One occurred in Barbour County and the other in Wash-— details incomplete.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Health Department
Barbour County
Wash
Record of Weekly Case Count Comparison
The text notes a March figure of one case versus three cases in April from the prior year, indicating a year over year comparison of case counts for the two months. It references specific months and a numeric change.
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Ington
Senator Maybank cites potato ceiling rise June 1
Senator Maybank says OPA ceiling on potatoes will be adjusted upward effective June 1. He cannot say the size of the increase. He also notes cucumber ceilings will not drop to 2.40 per crate on June 1 but likely around 3.15.
Republicans accuse Truman aides of hindering war inquiry
Senator Ball and Senator Ferguson charged that the administration attempted to halt inquiries by the Truman war investigation committee when findings could damage politics. They cited cooperation with the armed forces but said several instances sought to stop queries. Chairman Truman was absent and did not comment.
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Washigton
Truman War Investigation Committee
Senaor Ball
R-Minn
Ferguson
R-Mich
Truman
D-Mo
Connecticut
Ball
Minnesota
Washington
Union rejects AFL representation in Birmingham unit
The alteration department employee group of Bond Stores Inc in Birmingham Alabama voted against the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union AFL as their bargaining agent. Seven eligible voters cast seven votes and all were opposed. The National Labor Relations Board reported the result today.
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Washington
Alteration Department
Birmingham
Ala
Bond Stores, Inc
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
AFL
National Labor Relations Board
Alabama Delegation Votes Against War Agencies Bill
Representatives Grant Hobbs Jarman Sparkman and Starnes from Alabama opposed the $1,033,000,000 war agencies appropriation as the House passed it. They were the only Alabama members recorded as voting against the measure. The bill included a $500,000 fund.
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FEPC
Washington
Grant
Hobbs
Jarman
Sparkman
Starnes
Alabama
House
Stormbound Rivals Stir in Learmonth Cabin
Colin faces Irina's arrival and a stormy departure as he grapples with love and duty. Benedict fears money and a risky new microscope while hinting at Dove's danger. Blair notices odd attic activity as tension tightens around Dove and the past.
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Rodney Selkirk
Colin
Selkrk
Dave
Dr. Benedict
Selkirk
Irina
Benedict
Blair
Learmonth
One Race Set In Morgan County Fourth District
Only one political race for the Board of Revenue and Control in Morgan County fourth district will be run next Tuesday with voters in that district eligible. Candidates John McCutcheon and Alex Dunn compete after Tom Russell was eliminated in the May 2 primary, with higher expected turnout in the May 30 runoff.
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Board of Revenue and Control
Morgan County
John McCutcheon
Alex Dunn
Tom Russell
McCutcheon
Fair Employment Practices Committee Opposition in Congress
The Fair Employment Practices Committee faced strong opposition from many Southern congressmen, who argued against the agency's policies and authority. The debate centered on civil rights enforcement and federal intrusion.
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Fair Employment Practices Committee
Park Schedule Announces Week Activities Delano Park
Mrs Earl Calvin Delano Park supervisor released the week schedule for May 29 to June 3 detailing registrations for girl softball under Mrs Leon J Thomas choral club led by Miss Elizabeth Roberts basketball for girls and boys coached by Rev H E Weston folk dancing by Miss Roberts and tennis for ages 12 and up coached by Robert McRight Scout Executive.
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Earl Calvin
Delano Park Supervisory
Delano Park
Schwachow
Leon J. Thomas
Elizabeth Roberts
H. E. Weston
Robert McRight
Scout
Explosion at Thorsby bus station kills driver and mules
Fire at Greyhound Lines station in Thorsby Alabama kills William Franklin Morris Jr and 11 mules. Owner M A Wright estimates $40000 in losses and says the blast blew the driver from the truck after rupturing an underground butane tank. Greyhound shifts Birmingham to Montgomery route to Clanton.
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Thorsby
Ala
Greyhound Lines
M. A. Wright
William Franklin Morris, Jr
Montgomery
Wright
Clanton
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Will D. Price
W. N. Price
England
J. T. Houser
Pacific
Mrs
Joe Houser
Somerville
Route One
Pvt
Harvey W. Fuller
H. W. Fuller
Dean Kitchens
Camp Davis
Henry C. Kitchens
Robert Robinson
Camp Plauche
New Orleans
Elmer Robinson
Falkville
David Hugh Hoppers
W. A. Hoppers
Fifth Avenue
Army Air Corps
Craig Field
Selma
Warren
Crow & Crow Hardware Company
Second Ave
Moulton St
Maybank
S.C
Office of Price Administration
Neeth
Eam
Dove
van Downe
Rae
Father
John W. Standridge
Julius L. Standridge
Camp Rucker
William E. Standridge
George C. Standridge
Italy
Curtis J. Standridge
Camp McCain
Mississippi
Moulton
Route 2
Belk
Cutoktesy
Batiste
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