Soldiers Return to Benning After Camp Campbell Maneuvers
Two battalions of the 82nd Airborne Division under Col. C R Royce arrived at Benning Georgia after six weeks of maneuvers near Camp Campbell Kentucky. Traffic control aided by Highway Patrol and locals kept miles of equipment moving along Sixth Avenue in Courtland. About 635 trucks and 6,000 men traveled in 20 minute intervals from Courtland with arrivals between 9 AM and 2 PM. Courtland provided the only suitable lodging and food for the servicemen, with Col Royce noting the need for such facilities and praising local installations for future use.
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Ugh
Benning
Camp Campbell
82Nd Airme Division
Col
C. R. Royce
Courtland
Army -air_ field
Sixth Avenue
Decatur
Alr
Jis
Royce
CSU Loses Ground in Bavarian Municipal Elections
In Bavaria the Christian Social Union drops to 35.1 percent from 53.6 in 1946 as communists and right wing parties gain. Nearly 1.2 million voters participated amid notable shifts in Nurnberg and Hof along the Russian zone border. The SPD also fell from 36.0 to 30.9 percent statewide.
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Munich
Germany
Christian Social Union
CSU
Nuernberg
Bavlarian
Wntil
Florida Vote Sets Record in State Primary Returns
Florida counties report a primary record of 606 votes cast with Ful ler Warren gaining a 23 216 vote lead over Dan McCarty for governor. Attorney General Tom Watson leads in the Supreme Court runoff, with Hobson and Walker also high. Louis M. Larsen of Orlando chosen as Democratic presidential elector over L Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Fuller Warren
Dan McCarty
Wernorship
Florida
R. A. Gray
McCarty
Supreme Court
Tom Watson
Louis M. Rsen
Orlando
St. Augustine
Penney Leader Reflects on Tragedies and Faith
The J C Penney founder discusses profits and faith, noting his early pride in money and two major tragedies shaping his life. He credits young employees and determination for their efforts to build better lives.
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J. C.penney Company
Penney
Revival In Westside Tent Off to Fine Beginning
Rev Port er Barrington will preach on The Laodicean Church for three weeks in a Westside tent on Seventh Avenue West led by Central Baptist church. Song service starts 7 45 pm. Sunday crowds praised the revival and prayed for renewed faith and soul salvation with Edmond Keith directing music and three Central Baptist choirs assisting.
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Porter Barrington
Seventh Avenue West
Central Baptist Church
Edmond Keith
Martin Speaks At Gettysburg
At Gettysburg Memorial Day exercises Speaker Joseph H. Martin Jr. cites founders guarding freedom from communists and threats. He notes stresses of modern times and media attention, while thousands remember Civil War and World War II dead as gravestones are marked.
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Gettysburg
House
Joseph H. Martin, Jr
Mass
Rtin
Lincoln
Two Injured In Somerville Traffic Collision
Eugene Dugger of 221 Grant and Joe Wade of Somerville sustained injuries in a collision Saturday night at the Somerville main street highway crossing. Dugger drove a car while Wade operated a ton and a half dump truck. both were taken to Decatur General Hospital where doctors assessed the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Dugger
Grant
Joe Wade
Decatur General Hospital
Somerville
Mr. Dugger
the Daily
Dugger
Mr. Wade
Platform fight murky as party debates delegation picks
The article notes unsettled choices for a platform committee chair with Sen Eugene Millikin and Rep Charles Halleck tied to the selection and Indiana's Halleck due to be named June 11. It mentions potential GOP moves, southern delegates, and Dewey and Stassen eyeing events as Georgia and Alabama finalize delegations ahead of the Philadelphia convention.
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Eugene Millikin
Colorado
Charles Halleck
Indiana
Halleck
GOP
Truman
Georgia
Alabama
South
Philadelphia
Dewey
Stassen
Birmingham
Taft
North Carolina
Monastic Gardens and Remedies of Renaissance Europe
Fragmentary notes describe cloistered monastery walls in Renaissance Europe where gardens flourished. The text hints at medicinal and horticultural practices, indicating plants used to treat ailments and acrid products once grown within monastic domains.
Cyprus Jews Status Eyed in U N Truce Terms
London report notes Cyprus internee Jews, about 24,000 seeking to move to Palestine, may be affected by UN truce terms. Britain says their status is under consideration as Jewish Agency argues Israel can proceed with immigration moves.
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London
Asa
United Nation
Cyprus
Foreign Office
U. N
Palestine
Holy Land
Europe
Britain
Maurice Rosetti
The
Jewish Agency
Israel
U. S
Sons
Security Council
Arab Legion
Trans-Jordan
War Office
Vanport Flood Wipes Out City After Sudden Break
The Vanport disaster follows a sudden dike breach on a town warned only to evacuate if needed. Boats searched the roiling brown river, hundreds injured, many children believed lost, as rising waters swept through second story apartments and flooded rail tracks.
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Housing Authority
Vanport
Lester W. Humphreys
Portland Housing Authority
Io Asa Cere
Oregon
Vanport College
Columbia River
Mile Square
Wallace State For Elector Is Declared Valid
The Secretary of State's office in Montgomery announced that petitions to place Wallace third party candidates on Alabama's November ballot were declared valid. The slate includes Joe M. Goodwin, Jesse L. Dansby, Johanna Newhouse, Frank R. McGhee, Robert D. Morgan, Ralph Hopkins, Vivian Thomas, Herbert P. McDonald, William A. Upshaw, Ralph F. Travis Jr., and Allison H. Stanton, with endorsements from at least the required voters.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henry Wallace
Alabama
Secretary of State
Wallace
Joe M. Goodwin
McKenzie
Jesse L. Dansby
Bessmer
Johanna Newhouse
Birmingham
Frank R. McGhee
Robert D. Morgan
Tuscaloosa
Ralph Hopkins
Bessemer
Vivian Thomas
Eclectic
Herbert P. McDonald
Mobile
William A. Upshaw
Ralph F. Travis Jr
Allison H. Stanton
University
Registrars Cited In Negroes' Suit On Registration
Federal Judge Scarlett set July 1 as showcause dates for Jeff Davis and Pierce counties in Georgia. Equitable petitions claim 700 Negroes in Jeff Davis and 800 in Pierce counties were barred from registering. Savannah attorney Aaron Kravitz filed the A PHE petition.
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Brunswick
South Georgia
Frank M. Scarlett
Aaron Kravitch
Savannah
Jeff. Davis
Hazelhurst
Pierce
Blackshear
Vanport Evacuation Amid Water Chaos and Relief Efforts
Refugees fled Vanport as floodwaters surged forcing thousands to move toward higher ground and shelter. Buses trucks and private cars carried people to relief centers while Red Cross radio teams coordinated rescues and aid. Gov Hall declared limited emergency with possible special legislative session to address losses and relief.
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Portland
The
Red Cross
Vanport
Portland Housing Authority
John H. Hall
Truman Declares Northwest Flood Areas Disaster Zone
President Truman declared flood swept sections of Washington Oregon and Idaho a disaster area and ordered surplus war property used for relief. The action covers the Columbia River valley and its tributaries plus northern Idaho.
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Washington
Truman
Northwest
Williamsburg
White House
Oregon
Idaho
Columbian River
Kootenai River
War Assets Administration
Army
Navy
Philip B. Fleming
Raymond Foley
Basil O'Connor
The
Red Cross
Vanport
Ore
John H. Hall
O'Connor
Ramone Eaton
Red
Thompson selects Beasley to lead campaign for governor
Gov M E Thompson names State Highway Director John Beasley to head his governor race leaving the road department from June 15 to Sept 9. Beasley a longtime Tal bot supporter who opposed Hermon Tal maladge shift to power also holds banking and highway posts and will be assisted by Warren Neel as acting highway director.
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Atlanta
M. E. Thompson
Talmadge
Thompson
John Beasley
Road Department
Beasley
Eugene Talroke
Hermate-Palmadge
Georgia
Ed Rivers
Ellis Arnall
Democratic Executive Committee
Eugene Talmady
Warren Neel
Poe ‘Beastey
Apt Bank
Glennville
Gov
Arnall
Highway Department
Church Union Plans Discussed by USA North Assembly
A North American church body discussed a proposed union with the Southern church. A committee led by Rev. Dunbar H. Ogden of New Orleans recommended placing the plan on the 1949 docket for study and revision before action. A minority urged immediate consideration as unification has been debated for over a decade.
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Union
Southern Church
Dunbar H. Ogden
New Orleans
Southern Committee
Federal Council of Churches of Christ of America
Charles
United Nations
Auditorium Delano proposes school bond for Decatur
Mr. Jackson urged citizens to vote for a 1.5 million school bond issue with no new taxes. He outlined a plan for a combined civic and school auditorium to serve the city for ten years, highlighting savings and single maintenance costs if a joint facility is built.
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Delano
Jackson
Stone
Decatur
Rotary Club
Sheriff Indicted as Accessory in Beating Death Trial
NEWNAN GA May 31 A Meriwether county sheriff was indicted by a Coweta county grand jury as an accessory to the murder of William Turner a tenant farmer. The panel also charged seven men with chasing Turner from Meriwether into Coweta where he was beaten to death. Names include John Wallace Herring Sivell Henry Mobrey Tom Strickland Mozart Strickland Albert Brooks and Robert Lee Gates. Turner's widow and child attended the hearing. GBI said the sheriff may surrender today. Earlier Coweta sheriff noted Turner had been released from Meriwether jail on April 20 on cow theft charges.
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Newnan
Hardy Collier
Meriwether County
Coweta County
William Turner
Turner
John Wallace
Herring Sivell
Henry Mobrey
Tom Strickland
Mozart Strickland
Albert Brooks
Robert Lee Gates
GBI
Collier
Coweta
A. Lamar Potts
Meriwether
Greenville
Wallace
Vanport Flood Tour Reveals City in Ruins
AP correspondent J. H. Ferguson pilots an Army duck through flood torn Vanport. The amphibious craft shores among waterlogged homes, overturned furniture, and toppled walls as rescue efforts continue. Debris and disarray mark the stricken city.
Kinsmen Duel Leaves Two Men Wounded in Macon
In Macon Georgia May 31 A shooting at a Seaman street area hospital left Paul Bone 33 and George Wrs 26 wounded Bone suffered a gunshot to the left leg and eye laceration while Wrs received a facial injury Attaches say Bone was struck by several bullets though he shielded his eye with a doorstop Both men were detained pending further investigation by sheriff's deputies
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Macon
Seoanney
Paul Bone
Southacon
Geoge Wrs
Nords
Horn Keeps Lead In Blistering Memorial Day 500
The 32nd running of the Memorial Day 500 saw Horn and rival front-runners in constant pressure as exhaust smoke filled the back stretch. Mechanical trouble felled seven of 33 starters while Horn dodged sand in the crank case and posted near record pace amid perfect weather and an estimated 175000 spectators.
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Horn
Shaw
McQuinn
Indianapolis
Paul Russo
Kenosha
Itha
Emil Andres
Chicago
Mike Salay
South Bend
Merrill
Doc) Williams
Detroit
George Co
Los Angeles
Hanks
Averati
Rex Mays
Bowes Sealfast
Los
Speedway
Morgan County notes show enlistments arrests and hospital admissions
George Eckert and Paul Key are patients at Decatur General Hospital. Thomas R Hames and Earl C Flannagin enlist in the 25th infantry division and armored forces for three years. Mrs Leola Lynne and Miss Huffaker are among visitors and callers. Police report weekend arrests for drunkenness violations and other offenses. Morgan County Medical Society meets Thursday at 7 PM to view medical films. A dog head tested positive for rabies and water safety courses enroll 225 children with classes to start soon.
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The
Red Cross
Frank Kirby
Morgan County Red Cross
Graduating Seniors Told Christ Makes Them Useful
A speaker urged graduates to value small acts of charity and labor, calling for a modern William Jennings Bryan quote about labor and sacrifice. He warned the young to avoid losing sight of the big picture amid local work and challenges, urging a motto of Christ make me useful.
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Jesus Christ
America
Troxler
William Jennings Bryan
Marriages and Deeds in Daily Records
Elmer Willard Williams aged 17 of Hillsboro marries Mattie Bell Dotson 18 of Hillsboro. Deed transfers include Addie B Branch to Reese G Robertson 6500 dollars C H Holmes to John T Cooper 500 dollars Mary M Mauldin to Mildred M Patton 750 dollars Vann C Moses to M L Holmes 1900 dollars Mildred M Patton to M L Holmes 750 dollars. A note recalls the Siamese twins from Bangkok to Boston in 1829 and later settled as farmers in Norte iPolina.
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Elmer Willard Williams
Hillsboro
Mattie Bell Dotson
Deeds Addie B. Branch
Reese G. Robertson
C. H. Holmes
John T. Cooper
Mary M. Mauldin
Mildred M. Patton
Vann C. Moses
M. L. Holmes
M.L. Holmes
Bankgkok
Boston
Norte @iPolina
Chapter Proud Of Its Record On Aquatic School Staff
Morgan county chapter notes that three of its eight representatives will attend aquatic schools in the next 10 years and serve on staff. Dr. Erskine Chenault of Decatur will be medical advisor for a 10 day session in Montgome Bell state park White Bluff Tenn. Horace Broom of Hartselle will teach, George Porter will instruct at Brevard NC in June. Sidney Chenault Bill Weaver accompany Porter. Betty Gunn Stuart Weaver Lee Stockton and Harold McClanahan also listed.
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Morgan County
Frank Kirby
Red Cross
Erskine Chenault Decatur
Montgome Bell State Park
White Bluff
Tenn
Horace Broom
Hartselle
George Porter
Morgan County Water Safety Services
Acquatic School
Brevard
North Carolina
Tennessee
Sidney Chenault
Bill Weaver
Porter
Betty Gunn
Suart Weaver
Lee Stockton
Decatur
Harold McClanahan
Robeson refuses to answer American Communist question in hearing
A congressional hearing sparks applause and hissing as Robeson refuses to answer whether he is an American communist. Michigan Senator Ferguson presses on about communist boards while Imbrie warns Mundt Nixon bill concentrates power in the FBI and Attorney General.
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Robeson
Ferguson
OESSS
Michigan
James Imbrie
U. S
New Jersey
Henry Wallace
Attorney General
FBI
Imbrie
Princeton
Rutgers
Wiley
Wis
Arab Junctions and Tel Aviv Rim Faces Key Battle Ahead
News reports describe Arab Legion shelling around Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv corridor with Iraqi and Egyptian forces pushing from north and south while Trans-Jordan forces advance from the west. Irgun appeals to Russia for aid as Bernadotte plans Haifa talks on a four week cease fire.
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Arab Legion
Jerusalem
Associated Press
Joseph C. Goodwin
Palestine
Trans-Jordan Arab Legion
Tel Aviv
Trans
Hulda
Latrun
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Russia
Count Folke Bernadotte
U. N
Haifa
Irgun
Brooklyn Wins Squeaks Past New York 6s in Memorial Day Contest
A crowd of 22 753 saw Brooklyn defeat New York 4 to 3 in a Memorial Day morning game. A second game was scheduled for the afternoon. Notable players included Poat Jones Westrum Branca Hodges for Brooklyn and Rigney for New York as Hodges hit a homer for the N Y side.
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Brooklyn
Broo
New York
Poat
Jones
Westrum
Branca
Hodges
Homer
N. Y
Rigney
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25Th Infantry Division
Japan
Thomas
Speake High
Leola Lynne
Fourth Street
Paul Key
Hillsboro 1
Decatur General
Earl C. Flannagin
Everett G. .Flannagin
Landersville 1
Armored
Earl
Hatton High School
C. B. Humphrey
Manine
Cpl
William H. Long
20Th Air Force Communications Center
Guam
W. H. Long
Morgan County Medical Society
Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanatorium
L. R. Murphree
C. B. Whitmire
Florence
Milton R. Hovis
Kenneth
Eglin Field, Fla
Walter Jackson
Decatur City
Guntersville
Marshall County High School
Mary Huffaker
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