Drinkard Sues Cullman Newspaper for Libel
William H. Drinkard, a member of the parole board, filed suit in 49th Circuit Court against the Cullman Banner alleging a recent story about the parole board’s handling of paroles was false and damaged his reputation. The complaint claims contempt and ridicule among Cullman County residents and the wider Alabama public, with enduring effects on his employability and dignity.
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Cullman (Ap
Bardon Ane Perote
Yee Teeday
Cullman
William H. Drinkard
Wuarsely
Howard Mill
Crit
Pardee-Parolee Board
Jamat E. Folsom
Drinkard
Glen D. Vinson
Folsom
Falcoma
William Hy Deinkard
Cullman County
Andalusia cancer drive praised at county event
The Dothan Eagle reports a December Andalusia gathering praised the fight against cancer. Doctors credited with thousands of cancer examinations and early treatments, while local firms pledged support including a grocery chain offering $50,000 toward the community cancer project. Andalusia led with a $10,000 award as a top winner.
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Dothan Eagle
Andalusia
Severn
Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Meeting Postponed
A chaotic local notice set reports a meeting postponement for Dothan Cornell 600, Order of United Travelers. Regular sessions resume the third Monday in January, with a note on campus choir involvement and other civic items including notary appointments and rising parking meters.
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Dothan Cornell
United
Feerdal
First Joint Civil Rights Indictment Targets Mob Violence
In a historic legal step, lawmen and alleged mob members faced joint charges in a civil rights case. The indictment claims seven Black individuals were deprived of equal protection and immune from illegal punishment as they were whipped by a Ku Klux Klan mob after being seized “without cause.” A lengthy trial delivered by a weary jury exposed 113 witnesses and about 900,000 words of testimony to reach verdicts in May.
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Fach
U. S
U. S. District Court
Anniston Man Dies In Auto Accident
AP report from Anniston describes a deadly car crash near Anniston when a vehicle struck a culvert ridge abutment, killing 24 year old Waller Wusan on arrival at Anniston Hospital and injuring a 34 year old coworker in a skull crushing, chest crushing collision after leaving a dance at Borum.
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Anniston
Annistom
Wusan
Ae Nuance Depot
Borum
Appull
Fragmented note on party members and communist turnout
The fragment discusses the rate of membership turnover and allegiance within a Communist party. It asserts that many dues paying or registered members remain loyal, boosting the party's claimed follower count toward a million, though the speaker implies this may mislead.
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Aald
Galt
Alabama States Righters split over party loyalty in Alabama
The article details factional dispute within Alabama Republicans and Democratic party loyalty. Key figures like Meighan Beelend and Ray Minette’s publisher Jimmy Faulkner debate walkouts and CPAC style shifts while a 1988 presidential elector matter is cited. Committee members from eastern districts face pressure from national party loyalists as candidates must pledge support for party nominees. A potential change to ballot access could force nominees to align with the national party.
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Alabama
Washington
Meighan
National Party
Gadsden
James T. Beelando
Democratic — Organization
Faulkner
Arrest report ties Jacobson case to Budapest border incident
The AJ C notes that Paris headquarters were notified of Jacobson's arrest and that the U S State Department may take up the matter. American Legation officials say they have taken no action yet, and Hungarian officials confirmed the arrest occurred after he returned from a six week U S leave. Jacobson and Vogelet’s connections are unclear, and Mrs Jacobson fears repercussions for her husband and Jews relying on aid.
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AJ#C
Paris
Jacobson
U. S State Department
Legation
Chicago
South Side
Daughin
Mates
Helen
United States
AIDC
Pedestrian Injuries and Collision Trace in Street Crash
The report details injuries to a 13 year old, and a man named Deese after a street crash on Mast Burdestian Street. Marcus was dismissed but under doctor observation while Roth suffered mouth injuries. Janel es James of Origado drives a car in the second incident injuring Deese, with no charges yet filed. State Patrol Sgt Norris urges careful driving as nine traffic deaths occur in the district this month. Burial plans for Fuverair Alexander set for 2:90 Friday at the Methodist Church with Rev Cling Fire officiating.
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Gald
Charles Davie
Marcus
Roth
Sera
Mast Burdestian Street
Deese
Dothan
Egg Mpin-St. Andrews
Janeles James
Origado
W. A. Norris
Boder County
New Corn Champion Crowned In Ozark
Dale County 4-H Corn Club announced a new champion at a community barbecue in Ozark. John Sa Skipperville won first in the boys division with 100 bushels per acre, while Herman Thompson led the adults with a top 135 bushels. The event, open to all Dale County farmers, highlighted county yield averages and ongoing Chamber of Commerce sponsorship.
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Ozark
Dale
Jonn Sa
Skipperville
Helms
Herman ‘Thompson
Thompson
Hank Toro
Mason
Gordon Hubbard
Ames Kelly
Adam Coirhty
Thomason
Sieasgiipte
Corn Club
Civic Clubs Protest Parole Of Prisoners
Birmingham civic clubs unite to oppose parole of long term prisoners. A resolution, signed by Club President Jack Bell, urges stricter parole supervision and criticizes recent paroles that allegedly led to continued crime.
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Civic’ Clubs
Birmingham
APY
Finncivitans
Foriant
Alabama Pataca
End Parola’ Board
James E. Fulcoin
Cub
Jack Bell
Ed Linen Society
Parsons
Police Arrest 35 In Drive Against Narcotics Peddlers
Federal agents and police arrested 35 suspects in a citywide narcotics crackdown aimed at disrupting drug sales to teens and college students. Two-person teams conducted sting operations, seizing heroin and cocaine valued at thousands. George Ginhone faced possession charges after an undercover sale.
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Robert ¥. Loughran
Cricago
Wear
Palsey
Ritetis
Motephine
Cocaina
Martiuann
Ain Minots
Wiswonaln
Minnesoth
Cheagg
Ung
Tnead
George Ginhone
Truman praised as he travels to Union Station for Golden Limited
A chaotic report traces President Truman riding to Union Station aboard the Golden Limited toward New York amid praise and criticism. The piece notes his reaction to Eisenhower’s public remarks and a Columbia University spokesman recalling a similar presidential moment in 1848.
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Truman
Union Station
Golden Limited Star
New York
St. Andrew's Societitn
Washington Wire
Texas
United States
Eisenhower
Columbia Univsity
Eizenhower
Funeral Notices From Various Cities Mentioned
Fragmentary obituary fragment lists names including Mrs Lamar Jones of Geneva Miss Marie Alexander of Mobile and others. It references funeral home routes and individuals associated with memorial services across several locations.
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Tery Filtman Funeral Home
Andi Ise Phievin
Jae “Abskander
Brer
Hud Owens
Lamar Jonea
Geneva
Marie Alexander
Mobile
Funeral rites for Duke Melton and relatives in Geneva
Fragments describe funeral services in Geneva for Duke Melton aged forty, with Masonic rites and a First Baptist Church service, burial at City Cemetery. Survivors include widow and multiple siblings, amid additional memorials for Frances Elizabeth Aycock and others. items mention Pittman Funeral Home and Dundee Cemetery.
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Melton Genrva
Mel Jlon
M. Holmes
Boia
Churcheve
Dou
Loughtery
Misanie Uirainie Ruch Melton
Kew
Yorte City
Caroline Maca Lot
Geneva
Montigomery
Xiatene
Maude Thodes
Bare
Annie Lee Johnson
Rutland
Ing, Cuttenden
Monigoniagus
Miotton
Rutland E.lion
Frances “E
Francis Elizabeth Aycock
Tampay
Floris
Pittayammera Hote
Mies
Arch Moon
Dundee
Cem
Dipt' c
Annis Ate
Nicholp
Ea Pi Fhorida
Albany City Hospital Row Splits Board Over Beds and Water
The Albany hospital dispute pits Health Officer Burkett against architect West as board members clash over a 100 bed plan and funding. Torn by personal jabs, the meeting sees chairs disrupted, calls for responsible occupancy, and debates on hospital leadership. Burkett argues for a 100 bed facility while West counters with occupancy figures, and the session ends with procedural moves to hear County Health Office Burkett.
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Mse
Mali
Ip Swase
Arderteui Lite of Architects
Jan. Ly
Charles H W. McCailley
Stepa
Holtett
Howoever
Danzry
Sesson
Sturges
W. T. Burkett
Miembers
Burkett
West
Ft: Lorun
Albany
Burkett Wild
Hospital Association
Tata West
Uthink
Mowers
Towers Eepilad
Went
Holland
Ford Snell
Luther Ans
M. Brookins
Smell
E.& Jones
Danzey
Bruner
Tarvie
M. Adamns
Alex Wood
Nu Sbeantos Ballet
Hospital site debate fuels southeast preference
Fragmented text describes a board debate over hospital location with Holland and Foland backing options near Southeast Beale and Ashford Highway. Compromises offered on Cottonwood Road and five acres priced at 2 505 dollars. A state health department representative was to be sent.
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Frowers Holland
Sturges
Holland
Cottonwood Wood
Foland
Ashford
Od State Health Department
Aed
Bushy tailed animal spotted in trap disrupts career end
A reader reports spotting a bushy tailed animal with a white stripe down its back in a rat trap. The creature, not a rat, prompted the observer to seek help and led to a career ending decision.
Three Wiregrass Men City Police Charge Gradute At Tyndall
Police charged three Wiregrass men after a disturbance at Tyndall early this morning. Officers reported theft and a related surge of activity as investigation enlarged.
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Tyndall
Spe
Convicted in Sedalia case of issuing bad checks
A Sedalia man testified he suffers periodic illness spells causing uncontrolable actions like writing checks. He was sentenced to 45 days in jail in Columbia after the bogus check incident was deemed criminal.
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Columbia
Seduna
Jal
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Cullman Banner
King Riley
Riley
West North St.Dothan
Adic Eataal
Ames
Sibyl’ Fool
James Bi. Herring
Bis
Lucile W. Morgan
Houston County
P. Kennedy, Jr
Hartford
Geneva County
Beials
Maj
Emmett A. Parrish
Pauline H. Parrish
Wa, Parrish
Midland City
Air University, Air Command and Statr
Iowren Field
Kewron
Misa Huey
Carmichael
Chareh
Misa Nina
Bryant
A. Dothan Federal Savings Account
James ‘W. Creech
Geneva Bescla
Ness
Brig
Alleryice
Air University Syste
U. S. Bureau of Reelamainh
Jexcuse No.goon
Samson
Samnbon
Breen
Stenson
Norge
Gibson
Teeven
Hade
Dothan, Alabama
Samson All
Puspore
DIAL
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