Whiskey Sales in Alabama Fell in December
AP reports state liquor board figures show December sales in Alabama lagged behind the prior year, with total cash returns down from December 1905. Board Chairman Frank Bunkley announced cabinet plans and a governors briefing as officials discuss distributing duties for March and a tour of North Alabama counties including Huntsville, Tuscumbia, and surrounding areas.
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Shere
State Liquor Control Board
Frank Bunkley
Serena
North Alabama
Huntsville
Fas
Tuscumbia
Warren to Request More Flood Control
Gov Yulie Warren plans a Jan 21 meeting in Washington with Army engineers and Florida senators to press for a larger federal share of the 208000 flood control program for South and Central Florida. He aims to cut the state’s burden, seeking up to 82 percent federal funding and a six month extension of the program timeline.
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Tallahassee
Yulie Warren
Army Apneers
Florida
Washington
Truman
Spessard Holland
Charde Pepper
Jon Warren
Army
Theale
Tevenucy
Fedeal
Warren
Flondy
Shepherds Staff Links England U S Presented to Kentucky Bishop
Two comments were hinted, a shepherds crook from Ford England mounted on a wooden staff from WorIlford Kentucky was presented to Rt Rev William R Moody, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Lexington. The staff will be used at the cathedral domain in the Mollans of Lee County near Bennysville where a cathedral will eventually be built.
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Lexington
Woodford
England
Worlford
Kentucky
William R Moody
Lexingston
Mowlans
Lee County
Bennysille
Child’s Freedom and Fresh Language Inspire Writers
A column discusses how children write with fearless imagery and linguistic freshness, unlike adults pressed by clichés. It cites experiments with apes and typewriters, quotes from Arthur Brisbane, and notes on writers like Chaucer and Shakespeare adapting language to new needs. It mentions a New York World Telegram piece and references to Gertrude Stein and Stalin.
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Chaucer
Shakespear
Diax
Frank Farrell
New York World-Telegram
Qmail Dauzafor
Ameren Museum of Natural Fieldry
Mayer
Avery Wrter
Gertrude Stein
Deserted dog remains loyal to owner after separation
In Columbus Indiana, a chow named Teddy waited by neighbors after Floyd Davis moved to Arizona. When Davis returned after a long absence, Teddy raced to him and offered a paw, proving unwavering loyalty despite abandonment.
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Columbus
Ind
Floyd Davie
Teddy
Davis
Arizona
Negev dispute ties Britain Israel to Cold War balance
The Negev desert, key to control of southern Palestine, sits at the heart of Britain and Israel's clash over territory and strategic leverage. The region's value includes guarding the Suez Canal, serving as a land corridor to oil, and shaping Cold War power dynamics with fears of Soviet influence and arms flows via Czechoslovakia.
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Palestine
Negev
Israel
Suez Canal
Red Sea
Aqaba
Trans
Jordan
Thrane
Solomon
Yerael
United Nations
Gaba
Joint Effort Buys Funds for Town Church Steeple
A Catholic and Protestant group united to raise funds for a new steeple on the town church, timed to mark the church’s 400th anniversary. The project follows a hurricane that damaged the original steeple in 1608.
Owens to sponsor $45 pension measure in Alabama
State Senator C Gwone of Marshall County announces support for a bill to grant $45 monthly pensions to Alabamians aged in the year s Legislature. He plans to introduce the measure in the tower chamber as details are worked out. Gov James E Folsom has also signaled a $45 pension request, but lawmakers previously did not approve it. Current state records show an average pension of about $2 per month.
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Montgomery
C . Gwone
Marshall County
Owens
Ike
Demonstration Club Leaders To Map Out Extension Program
Demonstration club leaders plan the 1949 county extension program at a January 14 meeting in the home demonstration office. Lunch will be served. Members from many communities attend to elect and discuss the upcoming program with club officers and agents.
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Houston County
Alan Jeffcoat
Harmar
Mire Boyd Roberts
S P Burkett
Harmony Grove
Wiss Granger
J A 7 Hicks
Beplah
Jack Nowell
Lawrence Clash Jelico
Clarence Hollys
Guesie Glover
PE Cumbreey
Culton Hughes
MC Nowell
WD Filmore
Memphis
J Hi Bell
Alert South
Minnon
Rev Harts
Edwin Selders
New Providence
John Clark
Bercha Cassell
Pansry
J T Keghi
Ike Eubanns
Hosea Smith
Skippers Crossroads
LH Skwwper
Gladys
Anderson Smyma
JP. Whatley
Drew Taylor
Elton Clark
J W Hughes
Union
Ed Cameron
Lomse Mosley
Webb
Iwan Ivey
Willie Worrell
Wyatt Gamble
Pen Knife Caesarean Saves Baby After Mother Dies
In Abingdon Virginia a dramatic Caesarean section saved a baby when mother Mrs Elmer Widner died. Dr Harry Hamer used a small safety knife from his vest and delivered the infant within four minutes. The operation occurred at George Hew Johnson Hospital last Saturday. Dr Welt and staff refused full interview, but colleagues confirmed the swift life‑saving move and praised the surgeon's calm action.
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Abingdon Va
Harry Hamerimbu
George Hew Johnson Hospital
Hayter
Hunter Wolf
Elmer Widne
Denton's Valley
Welt
Siung
Widner
Lee M Cole, Jr
Hanxter
de Walt
Dr Witt
Larger Citrus Crops Expected This Year
Washington reports higher forecast for orange and tangerine production in the current season based on December conditions. California citrus faces potential cuts from freezes, while Florida shows minor reductions. Texas and Arizona show gains or declines in orange and grapefruit output per state estimates.
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Washington
Agriculure
California
Florida
Texas
Arizona
Blakely Rotary Club Hears District Chief
Sidney Smith of Gainesville governs the 766th district of Rotary International and spoke at Blakely Rotary Club. He led a club assembly and asked Rotarians 30 questions on activities while Governor Jein addressed the group on Rotary and world affairs. The club noted attendance and the formation of new clubs as Rotary grows. Raymond Singletary announced committee appointments to appear before the grand jury.
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Rotary
Uts
Raymond Singletary
Jana requests secret ballot for future county elections
Jana asks for future Early county elections to use secret ballots to protect voter privacy and ensure fair balloting. Officials consider guidance on secrecy measures and ballot handling for upcoming polls.
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Jana
Couny
Mrs Ide B Quaries Succumbs At Salmo
An obituary notes Mrs Ide B Quaries of Selma dies at Salmo after a life of religious activity and service. The record mentions Senator Quarles and references to multiple relatives including three nieces and two grandchildren. The entry also briefly attributes a Roman oyster culture note to the era.
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Ide B. Quaries
Salmo
Dere Analoye
Selma
Mes
Quarles
Laos
Aetve
Enc
Socal
Yenners
William Washington Quarles
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