Haddock Serves Aboard Flagship In Korea Pohang-dong Landing
Ernest Haddock, a US Navy seaman and husband of Mrs. Verdie L. Haddock of Falkville 2, served aboard an amphibious flagship during the Pohang-dong landing of the U S first cavalry division in July. The operation, praised by navy leaders, was completed in eight days, with commendations from the chief of naval operations and the Far East naval commander. Rear Admiral James R. Doyle lauded the planning and speed, saying the effort saved crucial time for front line forces.
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Far Eastern
Ernest Haddock
Seaman
USN
Verdie L. Haddock
Falkville 2
U. S. First Cavalry Division
Pohang-dong
Korea
Naval Operations
Far East
James R. Doyle
Forest Service estimates national forest profits at 354 million
The U S Forest Service puts the annual profit from national forests at 354 million dollars with 36 million in cash and the remainder in enhanced recreational facilities and improvements.
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U. S. Forest Service
120 Year Old Jerseyville Tree Still Bears Pears
A 120 year old 1-A fruit tree in Jerseyville continues to produce pears despite a light harvest this season due to a cold spring. Owner Ray Nevins tended the tree through harsh spells, including tornado damage years ago, and its revival came after careful pruning.
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Jerseyville
Ray Nevins
Diet and High Blood Pressure Link Explored In 1960s Study
An article reviews whether diet can regulate high blood pressure. It notes kidney disease and heart failure affect outcomes, salt and protein restrictions show mixed results, obesity reduction helps, and bland diets may aid circulation. A reader asks about brain tumor causes.
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Investi Gopyright
King Fi
Egypt Orders 10 Fast Trains to Link Cairo and Alexandria
The government orders ten English high speed trains to run on the Egyptian railways network. At 100 mph they will cut the Cairo to Alexandria journey from three hours to just over one hour. Five units already are en route to Egypt.
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Cairo
England
Alexandria
Egypt
Five Arrested After Fights at Mobile Strike Plants
Five men were jailed after street clashes at the Southern Gulf Manufacturing and Southern Gulf Lumber plants near Mobile during a 500 worker strike for union recognition. Two workers were hurt, a heart attack occurred, and police dispersed about 300 protesters. An injunction against illegal picketing was issued as the dispute drew in labor leaders and company officials.
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Mobile
Ala
Southern Gulf Manufacturing Co
Southern Gulf Lumber Co
Bernard Smith
Emile Noel
City Hospital
Nathan Walker
A. C. Williamson
Douglas Fair
James Batchelor
Albert C. Spears
Claude A. Grayson
Furniture
Harrington Rimmer
John J. Barnes
United Construction Workers
UMW
John B. Proudfoot
Tragic Fire Claims Three Randolph Children Near DeFunlak
In DeFuniak Springs Florida a mother left her home briefly to fetch water. A fire broke out destroying the Douglass Crossroads residence killing three Black children aged up to four. The oldest was four.
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Defuniak Springs
Fla
Willie J. Randolph
Douglass Crossroads
Speaker Rev Frank DiMaggio to Head Moulton Rally
Rev Frank DiMaggio cousin of Joe and Dom DiMaggio will be guest speaker at the Muscle Shoals Association Young People's Rally at Moulton Baptist Church on Tuesday September 19 at 7 30 p m He has served with the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board and has preached to Italian communities in Louisiana Illinois and Ensley Alabama born in Sicily he came to the United States at 17 and later dedicated his life to the ministry The association urges full representation from all Baptist churches in Muscle Shoals.
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Frank DiMaggio
Joe and
Dom DiMaggio
Moulton Baptist Church
DiMaggio
Southern Baptist Home Mission Board
Louisiana
Illinois
Ensley
Alabama
Sicily
Billy Phillips Begins 14-Week Naval Training Course
Billy G Phillips airman U S N son of Mr and Mrs J W Phillips of Decatur began a 14 week course at the naval aviation structural mechanic school U S naval air technical training center Memphis He entered naval service February 2 1949 and received recruit training at the U S naval training center San Diego California.
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Billy G. Phillips
USN
J. W. Phillips
15Th Ave
Decatur
Naval Aviation Structural Mechanic School
U. S. Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Phillips
Naval Service
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Annapolis Pioneered Modern Zoning Plans
The National Geographic Society states Annapolis Maryland likely became the first American city laid out according to modern zoning and planning concepts.
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National Geographic Society
Annapolis, Md
America
Dog Training On Refuge Planned
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge will open a bird dog training area on October 1 under manager John H. Sutherlin. The area, west of Back Waters between Red Banks and Somerville road, includes cover and coveys of quail. a free permit covers the period and guns are barred from the refuge.
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John H. Sutherlin
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Sutherlin
Redbanks
Somerville Road
Fort Morgan to Host Sixth Annual County Service Officers Conference
Fort Morgan Alabama will host the sixth annual conference of county service officers from the state Department of Veterans Affairs. About 200 delegates are expected to attend the three day meeting which begins Monday.
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Montgomery
Ala
Fort Morgan
State Department of Veterans Affairs
Refuge Permit Instructions Encourage Inquiries
The note advises applicants to write or call a person at the refuge office to complete permit-related tasks. It emphasizes direct contact for guidance and processing.
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Ing
Ingalls Worker Fatally Electrocuted in Pascagoula
Joseph Elbert Delmas 28 a ship yard welder at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. was killed by a shock at work. He received several combat decorations in European campaigns during World War II. Surviving are his mother and two sisters of Pascagoula.
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Pascagoula
Miss
Joseph Elbert Delmas
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp
Delmas
Harold J. Delmas
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