Tom Wolfe Asheville’s prodigal son revisited in memory
HAL BOYLE recounts Tom Wolfe born in Asheville, a lanky giant who penned Look Homeward, Angel. Once seen as brash, he is now honored as Asheville’s famous native with a museum home and tombstone inscription praising mercy and honor. The piece also notes Bermuda’s speed limits.
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Hal Boyle
Asheville
N. C
Tom Wolfe
Angel
Tom
Kentucky
Julia
Wolfe
Mabel Wheaton
Stephen Foster
Mabel
New York
Mrs. Wolfe
Mrs. Wheaton
Juvenile delinquent costs and foreign visitors figures
One estimate suggests each juvenile delinquent child costs taxpayers about 300 dollars. Japan reported 106000 foreign visitors in 1955, highlighting postwar travel trends.
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Japan
Tractor Operator Crushed Foot In Limestone Area Accident
ATHENS Ed Smith a 42 year old Athens farmer remained in good condition at Athens Limestone Hospital after his foot and ankle were crushed in a tractor accident near the Ripley community. His foot injury may require amputation depending on recovery. He was operating the power take off gear during field cultivation when his foot was caught in the tractor mechanism.
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Athens
Ed Smith
Athens 2
Athens-Limestone
Smith
Ripley
U S Aircraft Carrier Saratoga Power Compared To 100 Locomotives
A report compares the Saratoga aircraft carrier s power output to that of 100 passenger locomotives indicating a high capability for sustained operations and propulsion.
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U.S
Saratoga
Twister Danger In Some Areas
Rain swept the nation with tornado watches as twisters touched down in western Nebraska Kansas and northwestern Texas with little to no damage reported. Heavy rains flooded central Illinois washing out crops and stranding vehicles in multiple counties. Warmer moist air sparked thunderstorms across the Great Lakes Ohio Valley and Plains regions increasing storm activity.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Texas
Illinois
Fisher
Tony
Salt Creek
Farmer City
Kickapoo Creek
Heyworth
Ill
Great Lakes
Ohio River Valley
Mississippi Valley
Plains
Lakes Region
Wisconsin
Saratoga Mast Rises Over Mog Fain Area
The mast of the U S aircraft carrier Saratoga stands above the Mog Fain area as the ship remains docked or underway in a routine naval operation. The scene highlights the carrier's silhouette and associated naval activity observed by the crew.
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U.S
Saratoga
Radio and TV Logs for Memphis Stations Noted
In brief listings for Monday at 6 55 PM and 7 00 PM WBRC TV Channel 1 and WABT Channel, the Barons are listed as paying notices. The Decatur Daily notes no responsibility for late program changes.
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Decatur Daily
Memphis
Poppies To Be Worn In Honor Of Men Who Gave Life In War
Morgan County American Legion Auxiliary plans Poppy Day activities on Wednesday to honor fallen service members. A volunteer corps will distribute American Legion Memorial Poppies on Second Ave and Bank St without charge while 2,000 poppies last. The program is part of the Morgan County United Fund drive and supports annual tribute to war dead through local funding.
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America
Morgan County of American Legion Auxiliary
I. V. Timberlake
Second Ave
Bank St
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Morgan County
Morgan County United Fund
Decatur
If U S kept 1900 TB death rate still kills 300k more
The statement projects that preserving the 1900 tuberculosis death rate would produce about 300000 excess deaths annually in the United States, comparing past and present mortality levels. It emphasizes the magnitude of health improvements since 1900.
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United States
Eskimos Use Slitted Wooden Goggles Against Glare
Indigenous peoples fashion wooden goggles with narrow slits to protect eyes from bright sunlight and snow glare. The simple, practical eyewear reflects traditional Arctic gear and adaptation to harsh conditions.
French Morocco Reaches Half Million Irrigated Acres
The report notes that French Morocco now maintains about 500000 irrigated acres. It highlights the growth of irrigation projects and their impact on agricultural productivity in the region.
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French
Morocco
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Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co
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Bermuda
George Gobel
Mitzi Gaynor
Vista Vision
H. Leon Reeves
Congressional District
Joe Money
State of
Ala
Bama
the Nation
Scottsboro, Ala
Anderson Business College
Decatur, Alabama
Anderson Business
Holly Street
Associated Press
Showtime
Sige
Wbrc-Tv
WABT
Moter
Howell
Board OF Revenue
Elkins Himes
Sim L. Howell
T. B. Hospital
Decatur General Hospital
Morgan County Health Department
Farm Extension Service
Board of RevenUe and ConTrol
Hartselle
Alabama
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