Santa Stops Talking Safety Show Ends Fatal Car Collision
In Pittsburgh a safety demonstration by the Pittsburgh Better Traffic Committee collapsed into tragedy as two stunt cars collided. Henry Neaman, 26, died from a fractured skull hours later at Allegheny General Hospital. Dwight Harris, 38, survived with head injuries. Santa, delivering remarks from a loudspeaker, stood by but said nothing more as the accident unfolded.
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Harns
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Blakely Celebrates Christmas Season with Shops and Civic Cheer
Blakely enters a festive mood as merchants stock up, reporting merchandise up from last year and strong Christmas shopping. Churches and civic groups plan events including a Community Christmas Tree distribution at Blakely Union Ball Park and a Santa gift draw at Court Square, with prizes donated by local merchants.
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Alex Howell
New York Water Use Drops On Dry Friday
New York officials praised a 430 percent drop in water use on a dry Friday as conservation measures cut daily demand from 1.47 billion to 798.9 million gallons. City staff warned that further voluntary reductions could force drastic steps such as cutting beer and soda production and reducing water pressure. Reservoirs were at one third normal, with 99 million gallons saved that day, and plans to tap the Hudson or Long Island wells faced opposition and potential delays in securing clean supply.
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Edward J. Clark
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St Carney Anid
Gallatee Urges API Graduates to Seek Self Knowledge
Auburn AP report covers President Gallalee advising 459 Alabama Polytechnic Institute graduates to seek self awareness and personal truth. He urges constant study, fault recognition, and daily duties, while Ralph B. Croughon notes Auburn awarded 2014 degrees this year and cautions graduates about a demanding, hopeful world ahead.
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More Grazing Seen Doubling Seed Production in Alabama
Alabama farmers aim to double seed production for grazing crops within three years to support expanding livestock grazing. Extension specialist Jones says seed must rise to plant new grazing acres. last year 24 million pounds were used for 312 000 acres.
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Joner
Christmas Tree Decorations at the Port Residence
Gay colored balls, feathered birds, and tiny bells adorn a half-tree in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Port. The display is described as one of the prettiest decorations to be found anywhere.
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Plumber Tock Latham Dies in Birmingham Fire
A 48 year old plumber named Tock Latham died in a fire in Birmingham on Friday night. Firemen said the blaze was confined to the front bedroom where he lived alone.
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Latham
Edward VIII and Wallis Abroad Amid Royal Ban
A retrospective on King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson notes how the abdication over love estranged him from Britain. It discusses church, state, and court bans on divorce, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Baldwin, and the Duchess’s reception, plus implications for the Duke and Duchess’s future in exile and public opinion.
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Mother Wounds Baby In death by own action Attempt
In Hendersonville North Carolina a Navy wife and her premature baby were wounded in a self inflicted shooting. Doctors fought to save both, the mother and the child two months premature. A pistol was found near the woman and a note suggested planned suicide. Police described the mother as hopeless and despondent.
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Mao Ther
Alexander Pope McAllister
Bill Keeling
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Ragtime Bird Sings Distinct Melodies, Deadpan Note
Baldwin Georgia notes Bird fancies life on a farm and claims all birds learn to talk if given time and patience. The piece mentions Baltimore Orioles alone singing in ragtime. The author, Watt, observes bird language as melodic and varied.
Ground Breaking Tuesday For Demopolis Dam
A ceremony in Demopolis Alabama marks the start of the $21,000,000 river project with earth turning. Officials expect work on the dam to proceed under federal and state oversight, signaling a major investment in the region's water infrastructure.
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Demopolis
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Practical Tips for Cleaning and Garment Care From Monarch
Simple oven cleanups suggest placing pans on a cookie tin to catch drippings and ease cleaning. It also notes hot water can freeze quicker in ice trays and promotes Monarch Dry Cleaners for garment cleaning and pressing with the Suntone method touted to restore appearance and remove odors.
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Galt Monarch Dry Cleaners
Groundbreaking ceremony marks Warrior Tombigbee waterway project
Alabama Governor James E. Folsom will preside at the ground breaking for the Tennessee Tombigbee waterway and Demopolis dam project. Army Engineers Chief Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Pick and numerous congressmen will attend as construction funding and planning proceed. The project aims to replace four obsolete locks on the Warrior Tombigbee route and create a major barge corridor from the Tennessee to the Mobile area.
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