Talmadge Launches State Speaking Tour
Governor Herman Talmadge began a long state speaking tour in Leesburg praising Southern Senators for their fight to preserve states rights and denouncing President Truman's civil rights proposals as federal overreach. He urged support for Senator Richard B. Russell while accusing the administration of ruling from Washington. Lt. Gov. Marvin Griffin also spoke, criticizing federal government excess and debt.
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Leesburg
Herman Talmadge Bean
Menth
Talmadge
Truman
Geerrin
Richard EB. Russel
Washington
Marvin Griffin
Burreaus
Robert Dickson State Planter Dies in Alabama
Robert Stiles Dickson 71 prominent planter and large landowner dies in a Birmingham hotel after a heart attack three months earlier. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. at Dicksonia Plantation Lowndesboro with widow Leila Traveek Dickson and children Robert S Dickson Jr. of Lowndesboro, Mrs Richard D Arthur of Lafayette, Mrs James M. Kid a Jr. of Birmingham, and Mrs William Henry Plant Jr. of Selma.
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Robert Stiles Dickson
Alabama
Dickson
Birmingham
Dicksonia Plantation
Lowwndesboro
Leila Traveek Dickson
Robert S$. Dicxson, Jr
Lowndesborg
Richaard D
Arthur
Lafayette
James ML Kida, Jr
Wiliam Henry Plant Jr
Selma
Scarce books chained to public bookshelves centuries ago
A note recalls a time four centuries past when books were so rare they were chained to public shelves, a safeguard for scarce knowledge. The image highlights the value placed on literacy and the public access to fragile volumes.
Gas tax refund for Florida farmers favored by lawmakers
Florida legislators split on refunding gasoline taxes to farmers and commercial fishermen to offset a projected revenue shortfall of 40 to 50 million dollars. A large majority supported the idea but warned on fraud risk, while a few lawmakers urged caution or opposed the proposal.
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Tallahassee
Florida
United Press Po
Fuller Warren
James A. McClure
Pinellas
Joseph E Johnson
Brooksville
Graham Copeland
Collier
John Branch
Hillsborough
Amos Hudson
Washington
Wallace Sturgis
Ocala
Henry S. Baynard
St. Petersburg
Harry E. King
Winter Haven
Evans Cary
Stuart
Olin Shiver
Chipley
Charles E. Johns
Starke
Upper Channel
George Keith
Martin
Richard Simpson
Jeffer
Local official notes possible refund fraud inquiry
Warren said he examined fraud risk in a refund program and spoke with Gov. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, who reported little fraud evidence. sources list names including Tim Sellar, J McAlpin Hamilton, Alex Williams, and Charles Andrews in impressions of the program.
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Gon
Tim Sellar
Lake
William R. Slaughter
Suwanes
J. "W McAlpin Hamilton
Alex McWiliams
Indian River
Ben’ Fuaua
Palmetto
Charles O. Andrews
Orange
Warren
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Thurmond
Idaho Rabbits Destroy Crops In Southeast Idaho Drive
A two month campaign against jack rabbits in southeastern Idaho has eliminated at least 95 000 animals. Many were killed using poisoned hay laid along their travel routes. The report notes the effort continues as farmers seek to protect crops.
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Idaho Roots Rabbits
Pocatello
Idaho
Australian Sharks Resist Repellent Fivefold Need
Sydney professor says American shark repellent is too weak for coast safety. He notes a 20 foot effective radius and calls for five to ten times greater power for commercial use. Surf beaches remain perilous with ongoing fatalities on Australian shores.
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Sydney
Australia
F. S. Cotton
Sydney University
Cotton
Miei Gilbert Whitley
Salt Lake City Man Announces 1989 Plans
A Salt Lake City resident, identified as organizer Maloney, speaks about challenging times and outlines the Sons of Utah efforts for 1989. The statement emphasizes solidarity and upcoming community actions to address hardships.
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Salt Lake
Lake City
Sons of Utah
Maloney
Murr
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