Ex Teacher Sought In Slaying Of Famed Educator
Authorities in Pinecliffe Colorado hunted 61 year old Fred Wright Lundy after Emily Griffith 82 and her sister Florence 67 were found shot dead in their log cabin. Lundy built the cabin and had boarded with them. A note suggested possible self harm and an effort to flee.
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Pinecliffe
Colo
Colorado Mountains
Emily Griffith
Florence
Denver
Fred Wright Lundy
Nce
Miss Family
Opportunity
Ethel
Lundy
Misa Emily
Griffiths
Here
Don Moore
Boulder County
Norman Howe
Ilinois
Howe
New York Cotton Futures Close Down by 1.35 per Bale
New York Cotton futures closed unchanged in cents to end 1.35 lower per bale than the previous close. Market data shows slight profit taking and demand dynamics affecting nearby months as traders assess supply and demand signals.
Church Revival Opens at Nazarene in City
The Rev. Co HW Stalker from Ohio will lead revival meetings at the Church of the Nazarene starting at 7.20 p.m. nightly except Saturdays with two Sunday services. Pastor Rev. Jes M. Batton says Stalker has toured the United States about forty times and preached worldwide. Special music comes from evangelists in Missouri and Mississippi. Sunday events include a 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Gospel singing and a 11 a.m. service.
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Co HW Stalker
Ohio
World Orovangelst
Church of the Nazarene
Jes M. Batton
Stalker
United States
Blalker
Evangelista
Missouri
Mississippi
Stnadiormosninag
Senate floor action stalls liquor referendum and racing bill
Senator James Allen of Inawah appeals a ruling while anti-Brown forces seize the floor delaying debate on the statewide liquor referendum. A separate bill to authorize parimutuel betting and a three man State Racing Commission for horse racing moves with optional county referendums. The temperance committee favors the liquor measure, with House action postponed on education subsidies and a welfare proposal adding 6 million dollars.
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Allen
Inawah
Brown
Bruce Henderson
Wilcox
Paul Hooton
Randolph
Preston Clayton
Birbour
Nobel Russell
Morgas
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Paraiculae
Racine
Broughton Lamberth
Tallapoosa County
WJ Brown
A. L. Patterson
Russell
Temperance Committee
Finance Committee
House
General Education Appropa Union Bil
Ouncome Taw
Tao Senate
Fainee and
Sanstion
Hea
Retonga Aids Columbia Farmer In Digestive Relief
J L White of Route 2 Columbia Ala credits Retonga with ending years of indigestion and gas pains. He says he now eats freely, has gained weight, sleeps well, and can work hard again after taking Retonga, which is advertised to relieve distress from insufficient digestive juice and vitamin B deficiency. Obtainable at Cash Drug Store, Lady.
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J. L. White
Route 2
Columbia
Ala
Mr. White
Ian
Cash Drug
Tady
Seaborn B. Bell Dies Near Columbia at 63
Seaborn B. Bell, 63, longtime Houston County resident, died at home on Columbia Route 2 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Union Springs Church with Rev. Coloreth officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survived by his widow, a son Trabull of Columbia Route 2, three sisters Mes W A Smith, Mrs F G Smith, Mrs A B Chumney, and a brother DL Bell, plus several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers included Willard Glass, J D Thomas, Charlie Gosby, Furt Bennett, Roy Wotannis, and Norris Thompson.
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Houston County
Columbia
Union Springs Church
Burau
Wis
cVerch
Johnson-Wilkersuf Changte
Trabull
Colunbia
Mes
W. A. Smith
Fr. G. Smith
Campbellton
A. B. Chumney
Madrid
FL Bell
Willard Glass
Thomas
Charlie Gosby
Furt Bennett
Roy Wotlannis
Norris ‘Thompson
Geneva County MP in New York Daily News front page photo
S-Sgt. Milous Simmond son of M W Simmons of Geneva County was featured on recuetts in a front page photo in the New York Daily News for taking part in recapture of two escaped prisoners. The two, Bredesen Lee and Gomer C Blackburn, had escaped from an arms prison in Staten Tahun and were described as desperados with stolen arms and car. The capture occurred on a highway near Camp Kilner when MPs posed as motorists offering a ride. The prisoners said they would have fought back if they had known they were MPs.
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M. W. Simmons
Geneva County
New York Daily News
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Countmer
N. J
Bredesen Lee
Gomer C. Blackburn
Staten Tahun
Navy Regulation Changes Announced Amid Enlistment Revisions
Navy officials announced several regulation changes affecting enlistment. Enlistees within three months of USN discharge may preenlist for two, three, four or six years. USNR or USN veterans after World War II service may choose length of enlistment. For all ages, enlistment before 21 requires parental consent. prior rules required consent under 18.
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Navy
USN
USNR
USNTI
Truman Invited For Brazil Visit
Washington AP reports President Truman received an official invitation to visit Brazil. White House officials said he hoped to be able to go. Ambassadors Moris cabo said reporters that the invitation was extended to the President. The report notes other world leaders, Mao Tsai and Darra, were mentioned in connection with regional tours.
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Triton
Brad
Houagke
Mertis Cabo
Jeny Hayy
Viti
Tatuan
Darra
Mao Tsai
Faa
Tres
Gerdbassider
War-Time Jobs Keep Some Young Folks Employed
Reports from Chicago and overseas discuss wartime employment among youth and the persistence of old labor patterns. The piece notes government and industrial actions, mentions Beatrice My Connell of the Department of Labor, and touches on policy debates about workers' compensation and age restrictions.
Livestock arrivals reported at Georgia and Florida packing plants
Livestock arrivals at plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Tifton Ga Dothan Ala and Jacksonville and Tallahassee Fla totaled 500 cattle 10 calves and 600 hogs Prices ranged for butcher weights 180 pounds and up from 23 to 25 25 with some hogs quoted to 24 and midrange hogs up to 24 05 Medium and good sows brought 18 to 20 50 Sales included short fed steers and heifers 450 to 800 pounds at 19 to 24 with most mediums 16 to 19 common grades 12 to 14 50 and canner cattle 9 to 12 50.
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USDA
Emattonjoy
Albany
Columbus
Moulicie
Tiftun
Dothan Alu
Jacksonville
Talslahansee
Fla
Ehoice
Montgomery (Ap
Inc
Market summary from Montgomery cattle hogs futures week
Montgomery AP reports fed cattle receipts around 3100 with a weak close and weekly declines from Monday, calves and hogs also softening or mixed. Prices varied by class: feeder cattle and stockers down 2.00 to 3.25, calves 11.00 to 21.00, hogs steady to higher on some weights, sows and boars mixed, with overall softer figures versus prior week.
Lawmaker notes on unlawful picketing and public hearing
O Neal said state bills would give wives some control over unlawful picketing beyond local ordinances and a public hearing is likely July 1. Violation would be a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for more than an hour and a fine up to 50 dollars. The measure would not affect existing contracts if and when the bus becomes law.
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O'Neal
oGs
Johnny Weis- Mullern
Jomare
Susie
Kiwanis Club
Dothan
Jnd
Aleady
Congressional News Roundup In Early June Actions
A garbled report outlines House and Senate moves on budget, taxes, and agriculture funds. It notes Republican resistance to trimming farm subsidies and proposed shifts in conservation spending, with mentions of President Truman era framing and potential hearings slated for next week.
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Aeidess
Charatan Andrews
House Arid Services
Senator Young
House
Whitehead Funeral To Be Held Sunday
Funeral services for Miss Nene Eleaaor Whitehead twenty six who died in Winter Haven Florida after a short illness will be held at 10:30 a m Sunday at Ramer Church Ward Wilson will oversee arrangements Miss Whitehead formerly lived in Houston County before moving to Winter Haven twelve years ago Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Whitehead three sisters Mrs May Brent Stet ersburg Florida Mrs Bell Daniels Zypher Wy Fla and Mrs Iris Rechaliski Maine NY and a brother Bert Whitehead Eagle Lake Fla Active pallbearers include Johnnie 3 Mack and Lewis Steresland Cody Phillips Roy Furgeson and J O Striesland
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Winter Haven
Fla
Ramer Church
Ward- Wilson
Whitehead
Houston County
Oscar Whitehead
May Brent
St.etersburg
Bell Daniels
Zypher
Columbia Man Hurt in Traffic Accident
James Ho Seaburn of Columbia suffered facial cuts and was charged with reckless driving after a traffic crash on Alabama Highway 52 near Ashbur a Greenies Road intersection Wednesday. Police report he had been drinking, lost control, and overturned in a culvert. Vehicle damage estimated at 200. Investigated by Patrolmen A F Mason and T E Mathis.
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James Ho Seborn
Columbia
Alabama
Ashfur A . Greenies Road
Seaburn
A. F. Mason
T. E. Mathis
Kiwanis Club Food Drive and Island News
Children attended a Kiwanis run event with hot dogs ice cream and drinks served to 300 youngsters as a loud speaker kept pace with the crowd. The article notes 150 kids later, calls for 1 000 youths next year and cites Guam and Samoa seeking civilian governments under renewed federal attention.
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Tallahassee Hospital Choice Sparks Congressional Debate
Washington lawmakers clash over the selection of Tallahassee for a veterans hospital and the closure of Thomasville Georgia's 1700 bed facility. Representative Hendricks presses for a full House committee investigation amid accusations of political influence by Senator Pepper and others. Florida’s choice faces Senate resistance and VA justification regarding site viability and costs.
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Hendricks
D-Fla
Tallahassee
Fla
Thomasville
House
Veterana Administration
Appropriations Committee
Holland D-Flay
Senate
Tallahasee
Floridan
Veterans Administration
House Appropriations Committee
Finney General Hospital
Bay Line embraces diesel era in first U S shift
Bay Line officials claim the Dothan to Panama City route is among the first to switch to diesel power as part of a 500 000 dollar modernization. Twelve diesels replace steam engines, yards and shops near Panama City are built, and the move aims to speed freight and attract tourists while easing congestion at terminals. Veteran engineer Tom Gaylard and instructor J E Shiffler rode the diesel, noting smoother operation and safety, with a grazing cow causing the only mishap near Campbellton.
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Bay Ling
Bay Line
Dothan
Panama City
Florida
Tom Gaylard
J. E. Shiffler
Toledo
Tom
Shiffler
Campbellton
Bosay
Truman veto sparks partisan calls as labor bill debated
House Republicans attack the veto calling it a bid for no fifth term for the New Deal while President Truman lists nine fundamental objections to the bill. He warns the measure would escalate government dictation, disrupt bargaining, and harm both labor and management.
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Charles A. Jelleck
Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
Carroll Reece
Senate
Kenneth S. Wherry
Congress
Truman
Ate
Truman Attacks Labor Bill Over Inequality and Restrictions
President Truman attacks a proposed National Labor Relations Board bill, arguing it creates unequal penalties for workers and employers and burdens the board with backlogs. He claims the measure would hinder lawful union activity and restrict political contributions and campaigning, while overestimating equalization of labor and management. The president cautions that enforcement issues could undermine peaceful dispute resolution.
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National Labor Relations
Truman
NLRB
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