Miss Gum Spirits Queen Of Turpentine At Valdosta
The 1968 Miss Gum Spirits of the turpentine belt was crowned yesterday before about 2000 attendees at the American Turpentine Farmers Convention in Valdosta Georgia. Sue Domegsn of Gadsden Alabama won, with Ruth Smoak of South Carolina second and Edna Burn of Macon Georgia third. The event highlighted industry leaders including president Harvey Langdale who reported a grow in membership and a Commodity Credit Corporation loan for price stabilization. New directors named include Langdale R M Newton W L Rhodes A V Kennedy J L Gillis R M Reynolds M C Stallworth sr and William Knobb.
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Valdosta Ga
Goer University of Alabama Oee
Sue Domegsn
Gads
Aon
Ruth Smoak
T. S.C
Association
W. G. Phillips
Langdale
R. M. Newton
Wiggins
Miss
W. L. Rhodes
Esti
A. V. Kennedy
Waycross
J. L. Gillis
Soperton
R. M. Reynolds
Bainbridge
M. C. Stallworth, Sr
Vinegar Bend, Ala
Willam Knobb
MacClenny, Fla
Antarctic whaling annual catch tops ten thousand
The year's whale harvest in Antarctic waters surpasses 10 000 animals, marking a record level for the season. Officials note notable activity by fleets operating near remote ice features and duty-focused missions to monitor quotas.
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Antarctic
Outraged Congressman Tirades Against Liquor Advertisements
Washington D C reports Michigan congressman Fred Crawford testifies before the Senate interstate and foreign commerce subcommittee accusing liquor ads of fraud and misrepresentation. He cites "The Four Horsemen" brands Schenley Seagram National Distillers and Hiram Walker and targets ornate claims about preciousness and old traditions as misleading. Prevention of deceptive advertising is urged with hearings to follow.
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Washington
Llp
Fred Crawford
Saginaw. Mich
Wolverine State
State
Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Subcommittee
Michigan
Francis J. Myers
Pennyslvania
Crawford
Four Horsemen
Schenley
Seagram
National Distillers
Hiram Walker
Fred Sorer
Hho
Orson
Ai Law
Frea
Siren
Beck Calls for Action to Reform Alabama Prisons
Speaker Beck and lawmakers pledged legislative steps to improve Albans state prisons after an open house at Kirby Prison. Prison Director Frank Boswell highlighted narcotics as a historic problem with 10 deaths in two years and urged a study funded by his department. Beck urged swift action and noted lawmakers would gladly serve without pay, as several representatives expressed support for reform efforts.
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Montgomery
Albans
Wo MM Beck
Kirby
Frank Boswell
Alabama
Sneaker Beck
DeKalb County
Hegtos
House
Ira Thompson
Pike County
LL. W. Brannan, Jr
Baldwin
G. M. Taylor
Augusta
G. O. Bush
Macon
OW. Garrett
Claroe
Roy Wo MacClenson
Crambers
Joan Gills
Clarke
FR. L. Bucaner
Cullinia
George Wallace
Burbanur
Bufrais Lisavere
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Ath
Reg
Tolleson
Ariz
Natchel
Oia
Beck
Folsom
A Eee Reese
Einbad
Woodham’s
SUDS
Cosby
Rose
Armour’s
ALT
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Waldore
China
Kraft Dinner
Clorox
KRAFT
Maria
Domco
Kingan
Zeigler’s
Swifts
Fremiun
A. Franks
Sarly Peas
Nabisco
Miss Julies
Woodhawm’s
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