Build World's Fairs to endure not just the moment
Billy Rose argues against temporary expositions and urges permanent, self sustaining fairs. He cites Leipzig Toronto Dallas Fort Worth and Decatur pricing and audience psychology to warn against red ink and hype. He predicts the next fair will draw large crowds if planned as a lasting asset.
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Leipzig
Germany
Europe
Elwood Hughes
Toronto
Dallas
Texas
Fort Worth
General Motors
Hat Dog Charlie
Decatur
Momma
Poppa
Piggie Bank
Bing Crosby
Billy Rose
Alexander City voters decide mayor council vs city commission
In Alexander City Alabama residents cast ballots on switching from a mayor council government to a three member city commission led by H H Greer in a heated campaign. Mayor Thomas Russell has led the city for 38 years as observers expected high turnout near a thousand ballots.
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Alexander City
Ala
Organization For
H. H. Greer
Citizens Committee of Business Men
Thomas C. Russell
Jasper
Guntersville
Huntsville
Warrior
Piedmont
Boaz
Sheffield
Race Riot Probers Question Witnesses Race Riot Probers
An Athens Alabama fraud jury heard witnesses as it probes Saturday’s race riot that left many African Americans beaten and ten white men arrested. The investigation began yesterday with Judge Crow urging thorough impartiality and local laws to protect citizens. The riot followed a confrontation between two brothers and a Black man, who fled as a mob formed demanding the release of the arrestees.
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Athens. Ala
Athens
James H. Crow, Jr
Crow
London Blitzed Areas Now Are Playgrounds
London areas wrecked by German bombs have been cleared and turned into playgrounds. Mothers working a 30 hour week leave their children at a 20 cent daily charge. Children play from dawn to sunset with swings seesaws rocking horses and rag dolls despite postwar Britain shortages.
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London
Britain
High School Opens New Center Under Clarke Guidance
The first class at the big Dothan Rescue Center school, run by Clarke from the University of Alabama graduate staff and former high school coach Jack Hovater, opened with officials and coaches attending. New athletic rules were discussed and adopted by the Second District Alabama High School Athletic Association after a Chicago trip where the changes were made.
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Conde
Dothan
Talutis
Foothely
Coac
Clarke
University of Alabema
Jack Howater
Than High
Dresidens
Albee
Hovater
Ated Conference of Athletic
Chicago
Vicksburgers Sweep Four From Jackson In Baseball
Vicksburg won four straight over Jackson finishing 3 to 2 in a late rally as Pensacola led the Southern League with Anniston close behind. Gadsden beat the Rams 3 to 1 while Montgomery shut out Selma 9 to 0 on 12 hits. A postgame scene included a hostile ex serviceman urging racial expulsion as fans dispersed after jeers.
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Vicksburg
Jackson
Pensacola Fy
Anniston
Fliers
Meridiang
Sloat
Gadedin
Rams
Montgomery Rebels
Selma Cloverleafs
Gadsden
Rebels
Leaf
Mvoundsmen
Deets
Pensacola
Meridian
Montgomery
Selma
Deaf mute wife and husband court statement in Adelaide
In Adelaide a deaf mute wife allegedly nagged her deaf mute husband until he assaulted her, court testimony stated. An interpreter explained that deaf mutes could nag effectively in sign language.
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Adelaide
Australia
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By Williams
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Os Angeles
Detroit
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Joe Everyman
Willie and
Joe
By Mauldin
Dr.r.l. Tindell
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James D. Grow
Oates
Sears Roebuck
Foster
Vicksburgers
R. H. Richardson, Jr
Lulinetine
Todd Jewelry Co. E
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J. L. Harris Roofing Company
Optometrists
C. E. Blakey
G. W. Blakey
N. Foster
Blakey
DSU Etimm Cys Em Ce Tet Reliable Jewelers
Dothan Jewelry Company
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