Northwest Florida links Alabama and Georgia via railroad
A historical piece cites Northwest Florida’s 19th century ties to Alabama and Georgia as pivotal in shaping regional borders. It highlights Colonel William Chipley, the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad, and how the line’s completion connected Pensacola to River Junction, now Chattoochee, altering state alignment before highways shifted transport dynamics.
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Almbena
Qwaliza
Florida
Alabama
Lorida
Northwest Florida
Washington County News
Chipley
Penaconia
Mbton
Marianne
East Florida
Phabandic
Enier
L Dn Railroad
Willlam D. Chipey
Pensacola
Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad
Coronel Chipley
Louisville and Washville Railroad
River Junction
Fla
Chattahoochee
Jacksonville
Panhandle
Georgia
Floreda
Floridas
New Alabama Driving Laws Modernize Motorist Rules
Alabama's 1940 highway code, rewritten by the Legislature, is in effect. Major changes affect ordinary motorists including turn signals, intersection turns, yielding to emergency vehicles, muffler and lighting requirements, and posting clear signals for pedestrians and cyclists. Arm signals remain unchanged, with left straight for left turn and bent arm for stop.
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Alabama
Tracie
Wierod
Poseiblngrid
Almost an annexation across the state line in the Deep South
Alabama and Northwest Florida share ties beyond geography including agriculture and commerce. Families settled on both sides of the border form a natural bond that leads Northwest Floridians to joke about annexation. Alabamans, especially in the eastern part of the state, reply that Alabama would benefit from closer ties with Northwest Florida.
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Alabama
Florida
Acutiern
What is going to happen in Folsom's final year
The piece questions Governor Folsom's ending year actions, focusing on the Pardon and Parole Board and Prison Director oversights. It cites December paroles, unlisted beneficiaries, and Christmas releases as law-contrary moves, prompting public concern about future policy and accountability. The author asks readers to watch the administration's last year closely.
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James Elisha Folsom
Pardon An& Parale Board
SN Diew To & Slose
Fulsom
Algetlon
Frank Boswell
Pardon and Parole Board
Teaves
Theen
Ion
Valenting
P Parton and Parole Board
Folsom Administration
Political strategy for Southern Democrats 1950 60
JO TEMPLE GRAVES discusses building a winning coalition in the South through States Rights Democrats and Republicans. He urges practical alliance, outlines tactics for Florida Virginia and Tennessee, and argues for nominating the same man across parties if he is Eisenhower or Taft.
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South
Florida
Shere
Mr. Boggs
Washington
Wignters
Democrate
Staten” Rights Democratic
Eisenhower
Taft
Science must cure the mind not build new worlds
HAL BOYLE argues science has gifted speed and gadgets but not the human spirit. He warns against moon suburbs and endless promises, urging research toward happiness, mutual understanding, and social harmony rather than space travel toys. He imagines a Thomas Edison of the heart to end boredom and conflict.
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New York
Joneses
Ponce de’ Leon
Brooklyn
Spain
Guymore
Thomas A. Edison
What Other Editors Are Saying About Fauntleroys
Earl Tucker from Thomasville writes in a 1950 year recap voice criticizing changes to baseball rules by the High Commissioner Chan en committee. He mocks the shift from old guards to safety measures, notes three major changes and laments lack of famous pitchers and temper in the game. He ends with holiday wishes for health and prosperity.
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Fauntleroys
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Abner Doubleday
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Frankie ‘Frithes
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Earl Tucker
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Lost John Society Members Explore Lost Town Adventure
Tommie Jo Tarlaten Paul Gunter and Leon Scarbrough joined the Lost John Society on a Saturday night mission to find Thomasville. They wandered after dark discovering Talishatta Springs before midnight, learning what not to do when lost and returning with a quirky life lesson for youth.
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John Tommie Jo Tarlaten
Paul Gunter
Leon Scarbrough
Lost John Society
Afr
Columbus
India
Thomasville
Jack Mezgginson
Bart
Air Rifles Safety and Parental Supervision
A Talladega Daily Home letter urges strict parental supervision for air rifle use by children, noting risks to eyes, bruises, windows, and birds. Police likewise report complaints of recklessness, while editors urge responsible handling by parents until youths understand the weapon’s menace. The piece also comments on a favorable 1950 outlook and general business trends, noting mixed prospects in different sectors.
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Police Department
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Talladega Daily Home
Trapping MoonsRivers Officers Chronicle Odd Chase
Madison County officers report an unusual pursuit involving a deputy and a pet smogashiner during a sanctioned operation. The operator fled as the deputy gained on the suspect, with the chase captured on camera before details of the arrestees were confirmed in the Decetur Daily.
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Madison County
Fte
Fila
Decetur
Farm Vote Fractures Split GOP Labor Alliance
White House strategists fear permanent loss of the farm vote as farmers shift allegiance to Democratic parity schemes. Congressmen report farmers weigh government support against high prices and regimentation, with many favoring less government interference while backing relief under the GI Bill funded programs.
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Guy George Gab
Tiglson
GOP
Dhe Yising
Anderson
Brannan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Franklin
D. Roosevelt
Selid
Furst Aries
New York
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Fargers
Truman
Jackson County Board plans three year road program
Jackson Counties Board of Commissioners met in special session in Marianna to map a three year plan for secondary roads and to submit recommendations to the State Road Department. They project about 743 100 in expenditure with 17 miles already approved for 1950 and two new hard surfaced roads planned from Grand Ridge to Calhoun county line and from Cave Springs to Compass Lake. A right of way contract with the State Road Department is in place with further details to come after the next board session. Milk is noted for its high food value.
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Marianna
Jackson County
Board of Commissioners
State Road Department
Curtis Jackson
Grand Ridge
Calhoun County
Cave Springs
Compass Lake
Fee First
Jackson
University of Alabama Glee Club concert at Stacked City
Twenty five years back, a crowd at Stacked City Auditorium heard the University of Alabama Glee Club under Tom Batchelor. A doctor notes a woman in her forties, others in their thirties, while tax collection shows 4 percent of Houston County taxpayers missing the deadline. Mullins reports 1824 taxes paid, institute reports lynching totals, and a historic scoring rundown lists states with counts.
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Audiencs
University of Alabama Glee Club
Tom
Houston County
A. D Mulling
Mullins
Wiregrass Scouters Plan Ozark Annual Meeting
Southeast Alabama Scout officials announced the annual meeting of scouters in Ozark for January 27 at the Community House. Jam Kelly of Ozark will lead the arrangements, with a 9 15 AM start and a supper and awards program. Several hundred scouters from eight counties are expected for the session and banquet. The list includes notes on awards for long service.
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Scout Caunecil
Ozark
Jam Kelly
Ozarks
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