Pressure On Hanley Costs Him Sight In Fateful Weekend
Deweyite pressure to withdraw from the race overwhelmed Lt. Gov. Joe Hanley during a Friday night clash. The 74 year old, who has one glass eye, briefly lost sight before rest restored it by Monday. Key figures at the meeting included Rep. William Pfeiffer and Dean Taylor, with Dewey promising future office if Hanley stayed out or failed.
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Terrific Can
Dewey
House of Representatives
Washington
William Pfeiffer
Kenmore
N. Y
Dean Taylor
Troy
Congress
New York State
Senate
Frank Gannett
Gannett
Kingsland Macy
Norman Gould
Gould Pump Company
Helps You Overcome FALSE TEETH
A dental aid promises firmer feeling false teeth with an alkaline powder that cools and soothes, reducing embarrassment from looseness. It claims to reduce acid mouth discomfort and can be purchased at drug stores as FASTEETH.
Memorial Singing at Neel Baptist Church
The annual memorial singing will be held at the Neel Baptist church on the third Sunday in September. The service starts at 1 30 and ends at 2 00 with Rev. L. C. Hill as speaker. A public address system will be set up on the grounds for overflow attendees.
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Neel Baptist Church
L. C. Hill
Japanese man held on vagrancy charge at steel plant photos
A 32 year old Japanese man born in Hawaii, Harold M. Hayashida of Chicago, was held on vagrancy charges after being found taking pictures at a large steel plant in Birmingham. Detective Murray Hancock said he was in custody pending fingerprint checks, while the FBI reported no knowledge of the case.
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Birmingham
Ala
Harold M. Hayashida
Chicago
Murray Hancock
Hayashida
Washington
FBI
Dewey Was Not Drafted for 1952 GOP Candidacy
The passage notes that three men failed to secure Governor Dewey's support at a key conference and emphasizes that Dewey was not drafted for the 1952 Republican nomination. It reframes the significance for evaluating GOP candidates.
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Dewey
Tom Dewey
Sawdust to Topsoil Promise From Dr Farber Plan
Dr Eduard Farber says chemically treated sawdust can form humus like topsoil to boost germination and yields. Early tests show 10 to 40 tons per acre improving radishes beets onions and tomatoes with bigger greener leaves and heavier produce.
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Chicago
Eduard Farber
Washington, D. C
American Chemical Society
Farber
Timber Engineering Co
Lonnie Noojin GOP leader dies in Alabama
Lonnie Noojin 65 a GOP national committeeman from Alabama since 1938 and business leader in Gadsden died after months of illness. He directed a hardware company and served as director of Alabama Power and Gadsden National Bank. Survivors include his widow Billie McNaron and son B. L. Noojin Jr. Funeral Friday at 3 30 p.m. at First Methodist Church with several pastors officiating.
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Gadsden
Ala
Lonnie Noojin
Alabama
GOP
Noojin
Alabama Powers Company
Gadsden National Bank
Attalla
University of Alabama
University Board of Trustees
Congress
Seventh Congressional District
Robert Taft
Ohio
Taft
Thomas Dewey
New York
Billie McNaron
Albertville
B. L. Noojin Jr
First Methodist
Clare Purcell
Birmingham
Denson Franklin
W. A. Shelton
J. E. Morris
National Geographic Highlights Korean Religious Mix
The National Geographic Society notes that the typical non Christian Korean blends spirit worship Buddhism and Confucianism in daily belief.
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National Geographic Society
4-H Camp Turns To Politics And Picking Leaders
Delegates at the Alabama 4 H club camp elected new state leaders and toured the Alabama Polytechnic Institute experiment station. Nelis Dell Evans, 16, of Wilmer won the state dress revue with a $10.24 two piece dress. runner up Mariola Stegall of Emelle. District dress winners included Dooley Crossville Charity Florence Boyett Rockford, Wise Opp, Lansing Woodstock, Poss Chatchee. Henry Barner Jasper was named best in lamp making. Homer Walton Jr. Columbaiana placed second. About 700 4 H clubbers participated statewide.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Nelis Dell Evans
Wilmer
Mariola Stegall
Emelle
Claudie Marie Dooley
Crossville
Virginia Charity
Florence
Martha Boyett
Rockford
Betty Wise
Opp
Meria Lansing
Woodstock
Jean Poss
Chatchee
Henry Barner
Jasper
Homer Walton Jr
Columbiana
Alabama
Russian Veto Kills U S Plan on Korea Aid
The United Nations Security Council blocked a U S backed bid to halt aid to North Korea as Russia used its 44th veto. Warren Austin predicted the issue would move to the General Assembly for debate at its September session. Nine countries backed the measure while Yugoslavia abstained and the Soviet Union vetoed.
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Lake
Russia
United Nations Security Council
U. S
Korea
Jacob A. Malik
Council
Malik
Kremlin
Edvard R. Kardelj
Belgrade
Soviet Union
Nyet
Warren Austin
General Assembly
Valley Sailors Join Sixth Fleet Aboard USS Strong
New arrivals Jack A. Metcalf a Decatur gunner's mate first class and Hiram J. Phillips a Holly Pond seaman have joined the U S Sixth Fleet crew aboard the destroyer USS Strong. The ship will visit many Mediterranean cities as it protects American interests overseas. Liberty policy allows visits to various European points of interest.
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Mediterranean
Jack A. Metcalf
USN
Decatur
Hiram J. Phillips
Holly Pond 2
U. S. Sixth Fleet
Strong
Sixth Fleet
Europe
Hazlewood High H Club elects officers for term
The H club at Hazlewood High School Town Creek elected Bobby LeMay president Ray Thompson vice president Carol Hill secretary Jimmy Traxton treasurer for the ensuing term Other members at the meeting Tuesday included Jackie Montgomery B H Corum F D Terry G H Terry Aldred Love lady Franklin Terry Donal Terry Phillys Norwood Plans were made for the coming year
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H” Club
Hazlewood High School
Town Creek
Bobby LeMay
Ray Thompson
Carol Hill
Jimmy Traxton
Jackie Montgomery
B. H. Corum
F. D. Terry
G. H. Terry
Aldred Lovelady
Franklin Terry
Donal Terry
Phillys Norwood
All-Day Singing At Shiloh Church Sunday
An all day singing will be held at Shiloh church Sunday starting at ten o clock. The church lies ten miles east of Hartselle on the highway. H V Sharp serves as chairman and the public is invited. Lunch will be spread at noon.
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Shiloh
Hartselle
H. V. Sharp
Luffa Sponge Made From a Gourd Scrubs Well
The luffa sponge, crafted from a gourd, proves highly suitable for scrubbing tasks in the kitchen and bath. Its natural texture and durability make it a practical cleaning tool.
Miss California and Miss Connecticut Win Miss America Prelims
In Atlantic City on September 7 preliminary contests narrowed the field for Miss America 1951. Miss Durant of San Diego and Miss Roy of Hartford led in bathing suit and talent events, with 15 contestants advancing to final rounds for the title formerly held by Jacque Mercer.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Miss California
Miss Connecticut
Joanne Durant
San Diego
Calif
Renee Dianne Roy
Hartford
Miss Durant
Jacque Mercer
Phoenix
Ariz
City to Sell Bonds for Gas System in Huntsville
Huntsville will sell a $1,500,000 bond issue on Sept 15 to finance the city natural gas distribution system. The action is announced from Huntsville Alabama dated Sept 7.
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Huntsville
Ala
Lieutenant Bain Assigned To Air Police School
Lt. E. R. Bain of Cullman has been assigned to the new air police school at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City Florida. He comes from Lackland Air Force Base in Texas where he was previously stationed. The school will train airmen in air police duties.
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Bain
Air Police School
Panama City
Florida
E. R. Bain
S. M. St., Cullman
Tyndall Air Force Base
Fla
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Air Police
New College to Open in Mobile as Gulf States College
A non sectarian co educational college named the College of the Gulf States is scheduled to open in Mobile on September 25. The new institution aims to offer broad liberal arts and professional programs to area students.
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Mobile
Ala
the College of the
Gulf States
Air Force trainees complete weeks long course
A course extending over several weeks trained recruits many of whom came directly from the Air Force indoctrination program at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.
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Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Facilities for about 100 students and two year courses
A proposal describes facilities for about 100 students and two year programs in liberal arts and business administration. The plan outlines classrooms, study spaces, and administrative support to support a smaller college setup.
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