Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass Notary Appointments and Arrests
Cross sections report W C Androorp of Ourk to be a notary public in Dale County and J Ross Payne of Grate to be a notary public in Bale County. Birmingham police said 16 year old Thomas Irvin of Birmingham is wanted for questioning in a grand larceny case. Webb Farm Bureau to meet at Webb school at seven and Director W J Raley announced conservation practices and rates to be outlined.
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W. C. Androorp
Ourk
Precinct One
Dale County
Siste Sibyl Foo
Iso
J. Ross Payne
Grate
Bale County
Birmingham
ZOY City Police Today
Thomas Irvin
Birmingha
Coor
Eddie D. Kelley
Ivin
Webs Farm
Webb Farm Bureau
Webb School
W. J. Raley
Rankin calls for wire tapping probe in Congress
Rep Rankin demands federal investigation into alleged telephone tapping in Congress following complaints by colleagues. He plans to introduce a resolution for the House Un American Activities Committee to probe and says tapping may extend to government offices and White House. He blames midversive groups and warns against further leaks.
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Rankin
William F. Arbogast
Washington
Rep
D-Misa
House
Perean
Ibird
Senytaing
Washi Rankin
Capitol Tau
Covernment
White House
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Congress
Berry’s election stunt mocked voting in a campaign
A narrative recalls Berry engaging in a farcical scene before an election, with a staged protest and crowd shouting vote demands. The NLRB later ruled the episode was a humorous incident and did not distort the electoral process or render the election unfree.
Ambiguous Taft Hartley Act reference in April 198
Fragmentary account notes use of the Taft Hartley Act on April 3 1988 amid stockpile context of 43 000 000 tons and a Taft led group pressing the President to invoke law. Senator Brewster remarks on a Senate Labor committee meeting with Democratic majority likely to defeat the Republican resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Abe
Taft
Jeader
Senate Labor Committee
Wea
Brewster
R-Me
New England
Browe
Midwest flood dangers rise as rain persists
Midwest flood dangers mount as rain falls across a wide belt from the upper Mississippi to the Tennessee Valleys. Officials warn of heavier rains and possible renewed flood activity in Ohio and surrounding areas. More than 4,000 people have fled homes in Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri, with relief efforts by the Army and Red Cross. Several towns face rising rivers with evacuations and extensive pump operations in Paducah and Louisville, while Shawneetown braces under a protective flood wall.
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Midwest
Elver
Werther Bureau
Mississippi
Tennes
Arkansas
A. W. Walatram
Clneinnath
Ohio Valley
Indiana
Kentucky
Missouri
Army
Red Cross
Wallash
Rosiciare
Otio
Cumberland
Smithfield
Eddyville
Paducah
Louisville
Kennett
Old Shawneetown
Shawneetown
Legal debate over election ballots and wage disputes in 1940 Alabama
Disputed act outlines who handles ballots in city primaries and governs compensation for election officials. The Executive Committee cites conflicting readings about a regular city primary and other city elections. A. L. Harmon may oversee ballots if the clerk is a candidate, with costs debated. Separate labor dispute details involve Lewis and operators amid a coal shortage and an unfair labor practices charge to the NLRB.
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Birabato
J. Albert Logue
Alabama
Regeter Hall
A. L. Harmon
A. A. Car
Lewis
Lewto
National Labor Radiations Board
Waite House
UMW
NLRB
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Mercier at Columbia Church
Funeral services for Mrs Mercier were held at the Columbia Baptist Church with Rev E Haygood officiating. Interment in Columbia cemetery directed by Ward Wilson. Surviving are husband two daughters Mrs Gamble and Mrs Baughman two sons Charlie and Walter two brothers C A and W P McGriff eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers include M L Oakley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
C. Ll. Baughman
Dothan
Charlie Mercier
Walter Merc Uer
Columbia
C A. McGriff
W. P. McGriff
Truculent Submarine Disaster Deepens as Divers Probe
A damaged Truculent lies submerged in the Thames Estuary after a collision with the Swedish tanker Divina. Divers and frogmen search the wreck for survivors while salvage ships stand by. The incident follows the submarine's trial run prior to docking at Sheerness, with rescue efforts hampered by tides and depth.
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Brfish
Liverpool Bay
R Son
U. S
New Hampshire
Thames
Admiralty
Stockholm
London
Sheerness
Divina
Cub
Turface
Lfe
Sub
Royal Navy
Navy
Col Tsien
Royal
Admiralty Paii
Wub
Syphilis Treatment Goes To Enterprise
A county health program offers syphilis treatment in Enterprise to reach delinquents and stragglers, avoiding trips to Birmingham. Health officials say local treatment saves time and money, with a three day bus plan to transport patients and return.
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Enterprise
WT. Burkett
Garinagar
Catlee County
Birmingham
Negro Resists Cop in Peeping Tom Investigation
Sgt W A Norris of the Alabama Highway Patrol says he struck a 1-year old Negro man with a gun butt as the suspect attempted to draw a weapon during an arrest related to a Peeping Tom inquiry in Dothan. The man, who had a scalp wound requiring stitches, is held for a full investigation while police review the incident.
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W- A_Norris
Alabama Highway Patrol Today
Norris
Olso
Norvia
Dothan
County Farmers Urged To Turn In Reports
County Administrative Office official Tease Culbreth urged Houston County farmers to submit overdue reports for soil conservation programs. Two deadlines were announced. forms due by January 15, now moved to Monday if Sunday. Delays risk loss of allocated funds totaling $152,182 for 1940s soil conservation efforts.
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Houston
Culbreth
Courty House Annex
Houston County
Donalsonville Girl Is Accidentally Shot
Mary Van Landingham of Donalsonville and Ellaville received a gunshot wound to the shoulder in an accidental blast by her brother Billy on December 30. The injury nearly tore away the shoulder and is being treated at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Sheridan DeVane of Senley County called the incident an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tdonalsonville
Mary van Landingham
Donalsonville
Ellaville
Emory Hospital
Atlanta
Billy
Sherida
DeVane
Senley County
Building permits signal new humming six-unit project
Engineers records show building activity resumed with about 50 000 spent on six units. Major permits include two for G W Vance duplexes on West Adams Street at 100 and 711 10 000 each. E Saliba obtained three permits for 7590 asbestos siding homes at 708 71 and 713 Ashland Drive. J M Palmer received a 35000 residence permit at 308 North Bell Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilty
Yex
G. W. Vance
West Adams Street
E. Saliba
Atsestos
Ashland Drive
J. M. Palmer
North Bell Street
Fragmentary Political Rhetoric Amid Postwar Talk
The fragmentary OCR text shows a political speech with references to Miss America, Dick Tracy, and Secretary of the Treasury Snyder's daughter Dracie. It mentions Sam Rayburn, Barkley, Truman, and party platform goals, with debate on election strategy and the South. The garbled lines indicate a discussion of prospects and endorsements in a U S political setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick ‘Tracy
Treachy Snyders
Dracie
Sedion
Sam Rayburn
Barkley
Sabath
Truman
Congressman Hobbs Condition Improves After Collapse
WASHINGTON AP Congressman Hobbs 62 of Selma Ala was rushed to a hospital after fainting in his office. Doctors said the condition is satisfactory with a possible recovery by week’s end and noted a prior heart condition as a factor in the illness.
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Washington
Dias Neals
Hobbs
Ami
Selma
Aly
Alnet
Houston County polio drive details and appeals
Houston County officials report near exhaustion of Number 17 Foundation funds as 1960 begins while Holt notes the county’s $5,000 goal remains. HeMan appeals that Houston County had a larger polio share last year and that every pupil will get a coin container. Events include a special golf tournament at the Country Club and a miniature iron range in downtown stores to collect donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Holt
Hoyston County
Grawford Mosley
Bill Streyer
Charles Dunseth
Mra
W. G. Faite
Generel
Dothan
Box 405
Ala
Houston
California
Drive
Fragmented Readable Text on Surrounding Drums and Fire Risk
The readable fragment describes a narrow scene with a drum of gasoline near a perilous edge, a near miss of explosion by a spark, and a quoted exchange about safety and hesitation. It mentions Second Engine Jean A. Brown Norwood and a possible housing or crew reaction, suggesting an incident in progress and questions about why something happened.
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Jean A. Brown
Norwood
Acheson Defends China Policy Amid Formosa Debate
In a National Press Club talk the secretary warned against bold moves that could harm Asian independence. He said the Soviet Union is detaching northern China and Mongolia, and urged resisting Chinese patriotism as the guiding rule. Senate calls for expert military advice on Formosa defense rise amid Truman policy questions.
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Acheson
National Press Club
China
Caloa
Soviet Union
Mongolia
Munchuria
Inex
Sinkiang
Morov
Asia
Johnson
Bradley
Knowland R-Califf
Formosa — Hany
America
Pacific
Knowland
Taft
Ohio
Truman
Formosa
Aig
Connally
Joint Chiefs
House Foreign Affairs
Ameriaa
Asis
Agheson
Chiang Koi-Shek
Chiang
United States
Japan
Okinawa
Philippines
Plans Complete for State Guernsey Cattle Club Annual Meet
Birmingham bulletin says State Guernsey Cattle Club will hold a one day meeting Monday at the Morton Hotel with speakers Ballard Bannett Lebanon Tennessee Dr W J Gibbons head of large animal clinic A P L School of Veterinary Medicine and experts on dairying to discuss production feeding and training A luncheon will honor district show winners including Arnold Waverly Daisy Louise Wilbur Thermpolis Faward Prog Cullman Joe W Brock Vernon Donald Steve Gadsden James Fleming Mobile and De vis Stasy Hope Hull Sargeant president says the program will be among the most interesting and informative yet. Other officers named include John Bussey Phoenix City vice president and S Ross Smith Bassville secretary treasurer The Alabama Guernsey Cattle Club Board of Directors is listed with Dr C M Carraway Birmingham JD Rice Pt Payne RI a KOM Macey Auburn Cat Pemberhart Cullman Blake Chisolm Merion Junction W C sicKibbon Wand Haven Farm Silver Hall JP Henry Hope Hall T J Dunn Wadley and Douglas Kent Siluria Clyde L Coe Dothan
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Birmingham
Alaac Be Gp of
Ballard Bannett
Lebanon
Fieldman
W. J. Gibbons
APL School of Veterinary Medicine
FFA
Barnes Will Head Marianna Kiwanis
Ben F. Barnes, local attorney, was installed president of the Marian na Kiwanis Club. New officers for 1950 include Robert L. McCrary as vice president and Ceci Rhyne Jr as secretary. Directors are Alvert Logan, Jon Stapleton, Earl McRae, and Walter Anderson, succeeding J. B. Streety, Joe Hawking, RA. Willis, Joy, and W. G. Lowery. AG Molley is retiring president.
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Marianna
Ben F. Barnes
Marianna Kiwanis
Robert L. McCrary
Presistent
Ceci Rhyne, Jr
Barnes
Four Tories
the Transit
Alvert Logan
Jon Stapleton
Earl McRae
Walter Anderson
J. BP. Streetyman
Joe Hawking
RA. Willis
Joy
AG Molley
Holley Re-elected Mayor in Marianna Board Vote
Marianna special meeting re elected Glen Holley as mayor with Harry B. Bell as mayor pro tem. Department heads include W R Dat fu streets C Brown sanitary and cemetery Harry B Bell fire and F M Stephens finance. Police HQ moved to City Hall after new radio system installed. Chester Miller praised after election win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Glen Holley
Board of City Commissioners
Harry B. Bell
W. R. Datfu
C. Brown
4. M. Stephens
Green and
Lafayette Streets
City Hal
Evelyn Davis
Chester Miller
Bellot
Three New Vestrymen Elected In Marianna
Three vestrymen were chosen for three year terms at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in Marianna. New vestrymen are Addidon Diummeond L R Jenings and A L Conover along with holdovers Arthur G Dozier L I Hart P T MacKinnon John Brownlea Z J Landrum Milton Wynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
Addidon Diummeond
L. R. Jénings
A. L. Conover
Vesy Seymen
Arthur G. Dozier
Xennoy Warden
L. I. Hart
P. T.mackinnon
John Brownlea
Z. J.landrum
Milton Wynn
Tallahassee
Hart St
QR. Jennigs
Willan Caleway
George Milton
A. E. Budde
John
Arthur G Dozier
G. Lowery
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Aimaelt
L. Leyes
Frank Shebane
K. E. Mercira
Aaryone
Thomasville
WSDA
Albany
Columbus
Moulire
Tinen
Gathan
Als
Jacksonville
Tallanasses
Montgomery
Fed
State Dikt News
Catle
NEW Tore
New York
NEW Qeleans Cotton
New Orleans
Ign
Sri Jon Son Lay Aly
New York City
Bruce Gentry
Bat
The
Ritz
Tom Trimity
Guernsey
Faroonoy
Eagle
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