Secrets at the secret city and Oak Ridge legend
Lucans recalls the hush around a Tennessee plant rumored to be making a powerful explosive. After the first atomic bomb news from Hiroshima, Oak Ridge was called the atom site, drawing sensational public interest and a surge in newspaper sales. The piece also notes Abbeville Mayor C. E. Tompkins leaving farming to focus on a grocery and insurance business, while remaining active in Farm Bureau duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucans
Aerst
Lucas
Tennessee
Ater
Hiroshima
Oak Ridge
Geneva County and Dothan News Report Controversial Draft Drive
The text references Geneva County and Dothan officials, with mentions of a draft board, and claims a victory bond drive is imminent. It notes Collins visits, selective service topics, and local notices about bonds and service, all in a troubled, garbled report. It cites individuals like Collins and local leaders, with scattered mentions of bonds, chapters, and tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Geneva Houton
Dothan
Geotsa LP
Johnsons Lumber sees three year boom in Abbeville area
Warren Johnson of Abbeville says building demand will last at least three years with his lumber firm holding the largest inventory of local timber. Mills will run up to 20 hours daily, supply is not expected to run dry as young timber comes on. He notes southern county stock is tight but north Henry has ample, while a missing 1865 Dothan incorporation paper hampers probate records and birth certificate issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Johnson
Abbeville
Alabama
Johnson Company
Johnson
North Henry
Dothan Records
Mir Johnson
Arthur Su Srey
Iomber Company
Arthur
Dothan
Van
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Pape
Nichols
Oak Tenn
Lousiana
Marshall
Fletcher - Market
East Main
Red Ryder
Lucius
L . Nichols
Geneva County
Tompkins C. E. Tompkins
Tompkins
Farm Bureau
Henry County Bureau
Bureau
Fisk
Oates
Mor Garcest Ace
Peiftigers
Mi-Lady
Richard Hudnut
Harriet Hu
Paris
Ichard Ayer
Cheramy DuBary
Dothan Drug Co
Thes Corporation
AKNY
Tse
Elton R. M.dine
Mrs
Army of the
AAP
Poagie
Sandey, Uereanes
Hiveria Holldal
Nice
France
Johnson’s Lumber
Afameny Proudse
Ciner of
Sheraton
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