Hearing of Alabama communists law postponed in Birmingham
The hearing on Sam J. Hall Jr. petitioning the court to strike down Birmingham's anti communist ordinance was postponed indefinitely due to conflicting attorney schedules. The law, adopted July 22, carries up to 180 days in jail or a $100 fine for communists within city limits. Hall and Paul Rosenbloom faced vagrancy charges earlier in July and were released on bond after appeals.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
U. S. District Court
Sam J. Hall Jr
Communist Party
Hall
Paul Thomas Rosenbloom
Priceville Glee Club Names Officers For Term
The Priceville Junior High Glee Club elected Martha Gail Collier as president, Sara Sue Bennett as vice president, Ollie Fay Riley as secretary-treasurer, and Peggy Peebles as custodian reporter. Fifty two members under Mrs J P Cain plan activities and wear black skirts and white blouses for concerts.
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Priceville High School
Martha Gail Collier
Sara Sue Bennett
Ollie Fay Riley
Peggy Peebles
J. P. Cain
Disney Hesitates Over Mickey’s Next Big Move
Hollywood reports Walt Disney says Mickey Mouse needs strong comic situations to stay funny and notes the frequent revivals and new vehicles required to keep the character fresh. He jokes about managing actors and keeping the rodent in line with creative storytelling.
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Hollywood
Alfred Hitchcock
Walt Disney
Disney
Mickey Mouse
Sarah Bernhardt
Mickey
Meighan Loses Gadsden Mayor Race in Alabama
Gadsden Alabama September results show Mayor J Herbert Meighan defeated for reelection by Roy L Wallace 3819 to 2963. Wallace wins clear majority as returns come in. Runoffs set for September 12 for No 2 commissioner and No 1 associate seats.
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Gadsden
Ala
J. Herbert Meighan
Roy L. Wallace
Wallace
Meighan
Associates Commission
Morris Ford
Samuel D. Lasseter Jr
Louie Hatchcock
W. C. Howell
J. C. Pippin
J. R
Bob) McElroy
Wayne Miller
McElroy
Miller
C. D. Clay
Homer Doss
George W. Floyd
J. R. Long
E. Frank Smith
C. F. Wharton
Foxx Walked Six Times In June 16, 1938 Game
Jimmy Foxx faced six pitches in a single game on June 16 1938 and was intentionally walked each time up. The rare feat showcased the pitcher’s control and Foxx’s disciplined at bats during the matchup.
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Jimmy Foxx
Reel star creates true life adventures for wildlife
A famed actor launches a series titled true life adventures focusing on North American wildlife. The first film Seal Island set on an Aleutian island won an Academy Award, and the second Beaver Valley is earning nationwide praise.
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North America
Seal Island
Aleutian Island
Beaver Valley
HADACOL Liquid Form Aids Quick Vitamin Mineral Absorption
Advertisement claims HADACOL in liquid form allows soluble absorption of vitamins minerals. It states blood stream delivery to heart lungs liver accelerates benefits within days and supports red blood cell fortification when iron is needed to relieve deficiency aches and pains.
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Hadacol
American weapons unveil USS FDR class ship details
The USS FDR is described as a Midway type warship with a 45,000 ton displacement, 968 feet length, 136 feet beam, carrying 130 aircraft and a wartime crew of 3,000.
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Fdr
Sparkman appointment sparks mixed reactions nationwide
Norman C. Sharrott of Hartselle Alabama critiques editorials on Sparkmans UN General Assembly role and urges action against Communism. He cites petitions to investigate the FCC, laments Congress and Senate inaction, and questions wartime pay and conditions for G E workers amid walkouts.
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New York Times
Sparkman
United States
United Nations General Assembly
General Assembly
United Nations
Congress
United
Cinema Educational Guild
Federal Communications Commission
Senate
Alabama
Wherry
McCarthy
Hickenlooper
Sloan
General Anderson
General McArthur
Crommelin
Birmingham News
East
C. S. O. Electrical Workers Union
Korea
Mobile
States
Capitol Hill
Washington
Maryland
Virginia
Randolph County Farm Boy Crowned Alabama 4H Dairyman
Jerry Traylor, age 15 from Woodland, Randolph County, won Alabama’s top 4H dairy award at the state meeting in Auburn. He plans to represent Alabama at the national 4-H club congress in Chicago after earning nearly 700 from milk, keeping records, and managing seven cows. Bobby Futral placed second, with others named in order.
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Auburn
Ala
Randolph County
Alabama
Jerry Traylor
Woodland 1
Chicago
Jerry
Emmett Traylor
Bobby Futral
Goodwater
Bobby Bridgman
Eclectic
Katherine Goddert
Monroeville
Wayne Ennis
Elba
Holiday Toll Record Sets Violence Death Toll
The nation’s Labor Day weekend death toll hit a record 565 with 389 traffic deaths, 78 drownings, and 98 from miscellaneous accidents. The toll compares with prior totals for context and reflects a high weekend for fatalities nationwide.
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Chicago
Holiday traffic deaths fall short of forecast highest count
The 78 hour Labor Day period saw 435 predicted fatalities by the National Safety Council with actual deaths below that figure and under last year's 410 record. Ned H Dearborn called the tally the most encouraging holiday traffic record since the war as California led with 45 deaths, followed by New York and Texas with 42 each. Delaware Maine and Wyoming reported no fatalities.
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National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Council
California
New York
Texas
Delaware
Maine
Wyoming
Yugoslavs Line Up With West
Belgrade reports Communist Yugoslavia lined up with the West last night in a display of cautious détente amid ongoing Cold War tensions. The move signals a shift toward Western alignment as diplomatic channels open.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Yugoslav Foreign Minister Labels Korea War a Threat to World Peace
Foreign Minister Edvard Kardelj described the Korean conflict as a strong blow to peace and warned that North Korean armed action would jeopardize world peace. He told Borba he would not intervene directly and spoke as he prepared to depart for the United Nations in New York.
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Edvard R. Kardelj
Borba
Korea
Kardelj
New York
United Nations
Yugoslavia Keeps Hands Off Korea War Intervention
Kardelj stated Yugoslavia would continue its hands-off policy on armed intervention and press for a fair UN solution to the Korean conflict to maintain world peace. He said Belgrade would seek to keep the war within Korea's borders and work through the UN delegation.
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Assembly
Yugoslavia
Kardelj
Korea
United Nations
Wonder Salve Promises Relief for Itching Skin
A wartime era promo notes that Wonder Salve treats itching eczema boils athlete’s foot and other skin troubles. Marketed as non greasy antiseptic for home use it guarantees results or money back and lists Decatur drugstores as sellers.
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Decatur
Dillehay
Hagerty Drugs
Loyd’s Drug Store
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