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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1948

Page

5

Convicts Foiled In Blasting Out Of Georgia Prison

FAIRBURN GA AP Nine prisoners attempted to blast their way out of a stonewall prison with dynamite dust smuggled in their shoes Warden M F Tyree said one prisoner Cornelius Thomas Negro 65 years for robbery was wounded The blast shattered 10 windows and shook the yard as the men prepared to answer roll call The ringleaders Orange Jones James Rutledge and Willie S Clark were named by the warden as involved with the plan which used a short fuse and six sticks of dynamite The dynamite dust passed as dirt during inspection and the plan failed due to timely intervention and resistance The incident followed by a note about thawed fish not freezing again

Tyree Thomas Orange Jlones James Rutledge Willie S. Clark

Radio Schedule Fragment Shows Dense Daytime Programming

The fragment outlines a dense weekday radio schedule with numerous programs, hosts, and bands listed across late morning to late night. Names such as Henry Audrich, Jodi Smith, Jack Carson, Eve Arden, Morton Downey, Russ Morgan, and Tony Pastor appear amid varied show types from News and AP News to music, dramas, and variety acts.

Abe Jodi Smith Lombardo Henry Audrich Aldrich FBI Ebe Burne Allen Abe Mr. Keen Shama—che Kive Newe Merled Music Hall al Julson Pek Meymes Jack Carson Eve Arden Abe Truman All Netaworke Cbe Cba Nbe WAGP Fulton Lewis Jr MBS Newscape Sporta MUS Ocerret Sealentiot Mteal Life Story KFC America TBS Morton Downey Russ Morgan AP News Shine Pine Valley Goev Jim Folsom Ala. Net Queen Martin Black Marie Erakine Johnson Johnson Famile World Light Opera Co Ray Blocha Oreh Superman Nat Brandwynne Tom Mix WDIG Fimner Davine ARC Dinner Moule Henry Morgan Willie Piper ABC ABC Geo Jenny Herman Stim Karle Codwin News OF Tomorrow Danew Stara Martin Acronsky ANC Netty Cracker Tony Pastor Golden Gate Quartet News Ted Malone Welcome Traveler ABC Heau Ring Crosby Bankhase Nancy Craig Irving Sharp Walter Kiernan ABC Nowcake Box Varities Sty

Church Speaker Dies After Benediction

Henry M. Abele spoke to the Montgomery First Methodist Church Men’s Club on “the laws” and five minutes later collapsed. A doctor in attendance pronounced him dead.

Montgomery Ostain Henry M. Abele First Methodist Church of Abele

Ex Convict Held on Williston Bank Robbery Bond

Ex convict Joe Tracy, a Gainesville leather shop owner, is free on a 25000 dollar bond after FBI seized him in connection with the Williston Perkins State Bank robbery that yielded about 10000 dollars. Tracy, released from prison last October for second degree murder, seeks to be at a June trial with attorney Samuel W Getzen claiming he was in Gainesville during the Jan 21 heist. An FBI complaint also names Henry Randolph Mitchell, another escaped convict not yet captured.

Gainesville Fila Joe Tracy Williston FBI Tracy Perkins State Samuel W. Getzen Henry Randolph Mitchell

Beer Juke Boxes Rule Outlined By Alabama Board

MONTGOMERY AP Retail beer dealers may install juke boxes after swearing to comply with Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board rules. The board allows installation once notified and requires certification that permits do not violate local laws. Some cities ban the devices in beer selling venues. Licenses holding liquor or wine permits may install juke boxes if they surrender the liquor license, with outside-city locations needing a law officer's clearance of lawful operation.

Montgomery Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Birmingham

Doan's Pills Promise Kidney Relief

An old advertisement warns that kidney and bladder discomfort cause pains and headaches and urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills. The stimulant diuretic claims to flush waste from blood and has been used by millions for years.

Lee Doan

Roquefort Cheese Dressing for Salads and Veggies

A description of Roquefort cheese dressing prepared by crumbling the cheese into a standard French style to give tang to a green salad and is equally good on a salad of cooked vegetables.

Roquefort

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