Commanding officer leads World War era Marine forces
A historical note recalls a commander who led Marine Aviation Forces and naval units in Bougainville, Castaly Peleut, and Citi canal campaigns. He earned the Navy Close on the First World War for distinguished service in multiple theaters, including Bougainville and surrounding operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoger
Tih
Capa
Deen Tons
Citi Canal
Bougainville
Castaly Peleut
Navy
Feller Signs Record Salary Amid 30th Win Pace
Cleveland ace Bob Feller, after a 30 win season and a record strikeout run, signs a new contract rumored to top Babe Ruth’s salary. The deal, likely around fifty thousand base plus attendance bonuses, would push his earnings around ninety six thousand depending on attendance returns.
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Cleveland
AP - Rapid
Robert Feller
Cleveland Indians
Feller
Stevie
Rays
Bill Veech
Babe Ruth
The
York
Inc
Baptist Association Meets In Marianna
Representatives from the Chipola Baptist Association gathered in Marianna for a two session meeting. Miss Elizabeth Province of Jacksonville was the principal speaker. Mrs. A. M. Andreason of Greenwood presided. Sessions were at Trinity Baptist Church with Virgil Miller, new pastor, as official host. Clergymen included Rev. A. C. Abrey of Marianna First Baptist and Rev. W. A. Burny of Greenwood among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
WA. Burny
Greenwood
Capone Recovery Update After Stroke At Miami Hospital
Al Capone remains in cautious condition after a stroke that menaced his life. Dr Kenneth Phillips said early today the danger appears past but full recovery time is uncertain and possible paralysis will be assessed as the effort continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Brach
Fla
al Capone
Kenneth Phillips
Capon
Geo McDowell Dies In Auto Crash
Geo McDowell dies Sunday afternoon in an auto crash near Brockton. Rev My Liddell officiates at the service, with family and friends noting his role as company director Myrton McDoward. Survivors include a long list of relatives and active pallbearers Brock Flemins Mal Brock Binn ertson and Vote M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. McDowell
Enterprise
Joe Auton
The
Brockton
Hela Churen
Fey
Bradley
Liddell
A ¢ Brock Flemins
Mal Brock
Act Binnertson
Vote M
Prowler Leaves Teeth Behind in Seattle Porch
A prowler in Seattle reportedly dislodged a set of false teeth from a residence on Trent porch while searching the area. Neighbors describe the incident as suspicious though details remain unclear. Police investigations continue as residents seek clues about the intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Cairad
Eigen
Trent Porch
Senate Labor Policy Review Signals Deep Partisan Tensions
A fragmented report depicts the Senate labor committee initiating a broad examination of labor policy under the Wigner Act era, with lawmakers debating arbitration and enforcement while concerns about worker protections and union roles surface amid party lines and procedural questions.
Georgia White Primary Debate and Funding Dispute
In a high tension exchange Governor Ellis Arnall’s retirement funds and a contested executive fund are at issue as Vernan Talmadge accuses Thompson of plans to preserve power. Thompson disputes timing and signals cautious steps while lawmakers debate the White Primary Bill amid party rifts and claims of a white supremacist status quo in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmadge
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
General Assembly
M. E. Thompson
Fred Hand
Mand
Thompson
Elis Arnall
Vernan Talmadge
Georgia General Assembly
Nihe
Fuod
Pagcoll
Tranye of Representatives
Sip
Cotton market closes mix amid New York New Orleans notes
In the latest trading update, New York and New Orleans cotton quotes show mixed activity with several abbreviations and figures. The report highlights early highs and late lows, indicating fluctuating demand and price levels across the two hubs.
Committee realignments and new chairs in 1947 House
The 1947 House reduced standing committees to about 15 members each under a plan led by Rep. ELL Hoberts of Browns. Chairs named include Riles-Beck DeKalb County Ways and Means Roberta Brown Lee County Education S. R. White Covington County Mealith J. S. Guaney Talladega Judiciary Rober wan Constitutions and Elections Willem A. Bill Barnely Pubic Welfare Ira 2. Thomapsen Creushiw Busine and Labor Charles Mc Pini Montgomer Transportation Willen Madixen Cone aortatun une Wastmulon Site administr 3 Pauh Me Jefferson Agri adiave Joby F. Thankins Lana Local Government a. Bras 1. Russell Toration Parvoy Wo Beta Cathoart. Office state praised as efficient and courteous. Aubrey Johnston new chief clerk replacing C W Johnson. eight marriages performed on first day.
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House of Representative
Rep. Ell
Hoberts
Browns
Riles - Beck
DeKalb County
Ways and Means
Roberta Brown
Lee Coun Education
S. R. White
Covington County
Mealith
J. S. Guaney
Talladega County
Roberwan
Willem A .Bill Barnely
Bauderdaly
Ira
Thomapsen
Creushiw
Busine
Charles Mc
Jefferson
Agriadiave
Joby F. Thankins
Lana
A. Bras
Russell
Porter Kelly 60 Dies After Long Illness in Dothan Hospital
Funeral services held at sister's home near Webb for H Porter Kelly of SUS St Andrews SL who died in a Dothan hospital after a long illness. A Fort Gaines native, he moved to Henry County in 1887 and had lived in Dothan three years. He was a Baptist and survived by sister Mrs. W J Smith three brothers and several nieces and nephews with active pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Porter Kelly
Sus St. Andrews
Dothan Hospital
W. J. Smith
Webb
Dothan
Ruby J. Lee
Headland
Johnson Wilkerson
Fort Gaines
Kelly
Henry County
Chinese Preparing To Rout Communists
Chinese press says the government plans a broader campaign to crush the Communists in northeast Shantung and Lincheng area with skirmishes reported around Lincheng and the provincial capital. The Communists claim capture of Runcheng as forces move. Estimates place Communist strength at 646,008 in Shantung, many near the capital region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
Fuciny
Canmpaion
Ching Shanelung
Lincheng
Nied
Tsiwan
Runcheng
Re Cense
Shantung
Livestock Receipts Reported in Three Southern States
Livestock receipts at eight major packing plants in Georgia Florida and Alabama totaled 800 cattle 100 calves and 4800 hogs. Hog trading was slow yet steady across classes with medium to choice 180 to 240 pound barrows and standard gilts selling at 21.50 to 21.75 dollars and some long hauled lots up to 22.25 dollars.
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Thomasville
USDA
Georgia
Florida
Ala
Cattle Hog Market Totals From Montgomery Yard Sale
Union Stock Yards reports steady early sales amid a week long price decline. Cattle receipts 300 with steers and heifers in common and medium grades selling 9.00 to 17.00 with packer cows 7.25 to 12.50 and stocker cattle up to 15.00. Calves receipts 125 with butcher calves 17.00 to 21.00 and vealers 9.00 to 21.00. hog receipts 200 with barrows and gilts 21.00 to 21.75 at midweights, lighter and heavier ranges noted. Sows 18.00 to 1100, stags 14.50.
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Montgomery
Fed
State Market News Service
Union Stek Yards
Market Notes From Chicago U.S.D.A Cattle Quotes
In Chicago quotations from the U.S.D.A show salable cattle totals about 5,300 with calves near 800 and fed yearlings. weights range from under 240 pounds to 390 and above. Prices fluctuate with weight, grading, and demand, noting a downturn in strictly good steer trade at higher weights and a generally slow sale pace across categories.
Turn Violin Hobby Into A Profession
YORK Pa Pay Plath works for freshone companies and makes violins entirely by hand in a home shop. He trains his four year old granddaughter Tanda in the craft as he builds each instrument over months and years. He sells a V150 mini duty model for 150 to 500 dollars and sources old wood and varnish methods from Italian masters.
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Fies
United States
Plath
Tanda
Stover
Lindaig Hig Errand Xin
Alice Dean Disappearance Tied to Motel Abductor
A girl named Alice Dean vanished after visiting a Sacramento photography studio for a magazine feature. She reappeared 26 hours later, saying an abductor kept her bound in a motel motor court near Sacramento while police renewed a manhunt for the renter of the cabin she occupied.
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Movday
Alice Dean
Photgraphic
California State Patrol
Sacramento
Geneva PMA program highlights Terracina and terracing
Geneva County PMA emphasizes terrace building drainage ditches and seeding during upcoming months. FR M Hatcher notes eligible farmers may receive aid from the county office for nonstandard practices. The program has paid about 82000 in Conservation Payments since 1938 with 30 tractor farmers using vendor plans to construct terraces meeting specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneve
PMA
M. Hatcher
Geneva
Hatcher
Conservaties
Howard Zorn
Geneva County
Zorn
County
Five Wiregrass Men Enlist In Navy Reserve
Five Wiregrass men enlisted in the Navy Reserve with two in inactive status and three going to active duty. Recruits include Tysa Cottonwood route 1, Olen Faircroth Donalsonville, Gary Al, and Henry Herbert Hobbs. Others enlisting active reserve are Earnest Earl Aly and Malcolm Dilly, sworn by Ltcy Mander Jack Ussery in Charleston, with basic training at Bainbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocal A
Reguiae
Nelson Ig
Thomas Q
Charleston
D. C
Tysa Cottonwood
Active Reserve
Jack Ussery
Ltcy Mander
Naval Reserve
Earnest Earl Aly
Malolm Dilly Motor
Halord
The Mars 71 ton flvine boat described
A fragment describes a 71 ton flvine boat called The Mars and mentions preserving veneered furniture from drying out by warming linseed oil. It notes applying oil and wiping away surplus with simple paint as possible.
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Nev S. Geiger
Auary
Pere
But Diet
Baptist Association Meets
Capone
Myrton McDuwrd
Sara McDuow Far Loan Wee
le Nichols
Alex McLeowell
Charles BL McDouall Pool
Ghn
Mary Bo Levey
Gorin Wee
Mix
Brundidge
Woodham’s
Markel
van Camp Hominy
Jim Daxdy
Grits
Donald Duck
Wester
Puone
Senate
Raymond Tail Waslington
Sena Labor Committee
Lahore
Asher
Aia
Joseph Howe
Joseph Howe Fe Dvats
Mbok
Lng
Anthirdis
Epadic Sc
Murphy
Ciel Mine
Sau Lee
Farster
Olsaine Brighteid
Bandheinge
Dothan Glass Company
Otus
South Oates
Lani
Theipson
Askey
Joe ‘Thompson
Toudye
Opie Toometitte
Stile
Pyoouine de Panmione
Due
Chute
Atlante Jounal
Muet
Usantainet Hye General Assembly
Gutta
Kirgene
Senne
Genoa
Tni
Supreme Court
New York
Qar
New Orleans
Aubrey Johnston
Logue
J . Johnston
C. W. Johnson
Saxon Poyner
Montgomery Market
Cincago
Chicago
Freshone
Ville
Wis
He Sud
Tn Bly
Heeis
Oho
Mateo
Trent
Speigner Concrete Block CO
Feicgrooné
Whutmm
Ame
Uy Coir Metal Ae
Max
Eh Dothan Jewelry Company
Cre
Aes Aslo Aus
E. E. Henry
Halford
John B. Kenyon
H. A. Parker
E. W. Hagood
Christ
A. D. “Binder
Jesus Christ
A. D. Zhinden
Constitution of Church
Southside Baptist Mission
Birdsey’s Flour
Birdsey
Ast Brothers
Ceil
Brothers
Birdsey Flour & Feed Stores
Foster St. Dethas
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