Army Lacks Secret Report On Katyn Massacre Discovery
Washington Sept 19 A top secret document related to the alleged Katyn forest massacre of Polish officers appears lost after an Army search begun last year. The Army released a memory based memorandum by Lt Col John H Van Vliet Jr who visited Katyn and believed Russians killed the officers. A 1945 memorandum by Capt Stanley S B Gilder is also released. The inspector general will continue the search.
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Washington
John H. van Vliet Jr
van Vliet
Korea
Katyn Forest
Smolensk
Russia
Stanley S. B. Gilder
Katyn
Clayton Bissell
Army Chief of Intelligence
Army
Congress
Negro Faces Trial For Beating Of Aged Women
In Lafayette Alabama a 28 year old Lanett black man, Jack Tucker, was scheduled for trial today for the March 29 beating of elderly white woman Ella Barrow, 72, and her daughter Sarah Barrow, 35. Tucker was indicted Sept. 7 by a Chambers county grand jury on two counts of assault with intent to murder after prompting a hunt by bloodhounds and his arrest in Lanett seven hours after the attack. He denied involvement, claiming he had not been in the white lady's house.
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Lafayette
Ala
Lanett
Jack Tucker
Chambers County
J. M. Abney
Ella Barrow
Sarah Barrow
Tucker
Veteran in Need of Wheelchair in Somerville Area
The Daily received a card from Mrs. H. M. Reed stating that Elbert A. Collins of Somerville 2, a World War One veteran, is in need of a wheelchair. He has been ill, confined to bed after three strokes. Those able to lend a chair should notify Mrs. Reed or Mrs. E. A. Collins in Somerville 2.
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The
Daily Today
H. M. Reed
Elbert A. Collins
Somerville 2
Collins
Reed
E. A. Collins
California Leads in Commercial Almond Production
California is the sole U.S. state producing almonds in significant commercial quantities with widespread farming and processing activity across major growing regions.
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California
United States
Overseas Jet Flight Is Off
Two Air Force Republic F-84E Thunderjets failed to reach New York non stop after one plane damaged its inflight refueling gear over Prestwick Scotland. The mission aimed to demonstrate extended jet range via midair refueling and was called off with a new attempt planned. Pilots Col. Dave Schilling and Lt. Col. W D Ritchie, both 31, were uninjured and based at Pentagon posts.
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Washington
Air Force
London
New York
Prestwick
Scotland
W. D. Ritchie
Pentagon
Miss America Kissed by Vice President Barkley in Washington
Miss America Yolande Berbeze of Mobile Alabama reported she was kissed on the mouth by Vice President Barkley after visiting his Capitol Hill office. Barkley gave no comment. Berbeze and Rep Boykin were guests of the year at a Washington Advertising Club luncheon and she planned to return to Atlantic City tomorrow.
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Washington
Barkley
Yolande Berbeze
Mobile
Ala
United States
Atlantic City
Griffith Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral services will be held at 2 30 o clock at Bethel Baptist church for the deceased who was a member. Rev Clarence Davis assisted by Rev W S Kelley and Rev Jasper Kelley will conduct the service and interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery Peck directing The deceased is survived by two daughters Mrs S W Engle of Decatur and Miss Ruth Griffith of Hartselle one three sons W W Griffith W M Griffith and Roy Griffith all of Hartselle plus several grandchildren
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Bethel Baptist Church
Clarence Davis
W. S. Kelley
Jasper Kelley
Peck
S. W. Engle
Decatur
Ruth Griffith
Hartselle
W. Griffith
W. M. Griffith
Roy Griffith
Hunting Licenses On Sale For TVA Property Accomodation
Judge T C Almon announced licenses for hunting on TVA property go on sale at the Probate Judge office as an accommodation to hunters. State and county licenses are required and must be supported by serial numbers. Applications begin September 25 and take effect October 1.
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TVA
T. C. Almon
Almon
Talladega Mayor Defeated In Tight Election Fight
Talladega voters chose newcomer Wallis Elliott over incumbent W L Baker by eight votes for the mayor’s seat ending Baker’s 15 year tenure. Complete unofficial returns were reported by City Clerk A R Decatur as Talladega joined other Alabama cities in municipal elections with results from Phenix City Sheff ield Jasper Florence Opelika and Auburn showing varied outcomes.
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Associated Press
Talladega City Commission
W. L. Baker
Wallis Elliott
Baker
A. R. Decatur
Talladega
Alabama
Phenix City
Sheffield
Jasper
Florence
Opelika
Auburn
Phenix
Roy Greene
Hugh Bentley
Homer D. Cobb
Greene
Bentley
Grover Harden
A. L. Gullatt
J. D. Harris
Otis Taff
Harris
E. W
Bud) Coleman
Ealon Lambert
City Commission
Wright
H. R. Hubbard
Sims
Malin Webb
Hitchhook
John Hall
H. D. Reed
J. Sidney Cromwell
Grady Arnett
Arnett
Cromwell
J. S. Lewis
Finance and Utilities
Wilford Lynn
Lynn
Amos Williams
Richard C. Burns
William P. Mullins
Harold Brown
Mullins - Brown
W. M. Grimes
Limestone County Fair Opens With Livestock And Carnivals
The Limestone County Fair begins Monday September 25, running through the week with dairy cattle and hogs featured as the county shifts from cotton to stock raising. At least 75 head of dairy cattle will enter for weeklong display. Floral hall, 4 H F F A and F H A exhibits join community entries in a lavish show. The Braly Circus will perform for two hours daily and Gem City Shows of Quincy Illinois will provide a brilliantly lit midway. Secretary Owens notes the fair is revived after a pause and aims for its best yet.
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Limestone County
W. A. Owens
Athens
Quincy
Ill
Owens
County and State Licenses Begin Early Application Plan
Hunters are advised to apply early as county and state licenses open. Officials urge planning to secure permits before deadlines, outlining steps for applications and reminding applicants to prepare required documents. Officials emphasize coordination between county offices and state agencies.
Local businessmen form group to preserve historical fair
A cadre of local business men organized to preserve a worthwhile past institution. John Harlow serves as president of the fair association with Allen Beasley as vice president, Harry Taft as treasurer, and W. A. Owens as secretary and fair manager.
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John Harlow
The
Fair Association
Allen Beasley
Harry Taft
W. A. Owens
Family of Four Narrowly Escapes Food Poisoning
A family of four from near Athens was rushed to Limestone County Hospital on Sunday afternoon with food poisoning symptoms. J C Legg a 30 year old farmer his wife and their two young sons were treated and later returned home resting comfortably. They had been on a Saturday trip to Oak Ridge Tennessee with unclear source of illness.
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J. C. Legg
Athens
Limestone County Hospital
McConnell
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Minister's Home Bought for Superannuated Minister
The First Methodist Church of Athens purchased a home in Edgewood subdivision for $6000 to house a North Alabama Conference superannuated minister. Rev. and Mrs. Henry M. Hurst are the first occupants, arriving Saturday, with Mrs. Hurst gravely ill and mother of Mrs. W. B. Crutcher of Athens.
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First Methodist Church of
Athens
Edgewood Subdivision
North Alabama
Henry M. Hurst
Escapee Oakley Held in New Albany for Return to Alabama
Earl Oakley a 26 year old Florence negro who fled Camp Decatur is held in New Albany Indiana awaiting transfer to Lauderdale County Alabama to serve the balance of a 20 year sentence for second degree murder. He was arrested September 10 in New Albany after being picked up on public intoxication and disorderly conduct charges and was linked to the flight from the state to avoid confinement by FBI fingerprint checks.
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Camp Decatur
New Albany
Ind
Alabama
Earl Oakley
Florence
Lauderdale County
Oakley
FBI
Washington
Indiana
Jewish Services Set At Sheffield Temple This Week
Mrs. Hyman Wohl announced Yom Kippur observances will take place Thursday at the Jewish Temple in Sheffield with organ and choir. Last Wednesday marked Rosh Hashana, 5711, with local merchants closing stores for the holiday.
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Sheffield
Hyman Wohl
Entomologist Names Mysterious Worm Puss Caterpillar Identified
Local entomologist Doyle Taylor identified a small worm found by Ward Preuit on his front porch as a puss caterpillar. Preuit collected four specimens and wondered about their source. Taylor noted these caterpillars are common in the area and generally harmless, though some varieties have stinging hairs.
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Doyle Taylor
Ward Preuit
Moulton
Cotton Ginner
Farmer
Preuit
Taylor
All Bran breakfast claim boosts digestion in shoppers
A customer letter praises 25 years of constipation relief after starting Kellogg's All-Bran at breakfast. The ad invites others to try a daily ounce with water, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied after 10 days by returning the empty carton to Raley's Battle Creek Michigan.
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Andrew H. Truby
Woodland
Ill
Allbran
Raley 'S
Battle Creek, Mich
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