Regional education plan eyed for South colleges
Regional education would pool tax money to fund shared advanced programs across South states. The plan aims to expand rather than replace existing colleges, with regional hubs for costly fields like medical, diesel engineering, and nuclear research. States would contribute to strengthen specialty programs while avoiding full isolation of costly facilities.
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Tallahassee
Fila
North Carolina State College
N. C. State
Oak Ridge Atomic Energy Plant
University of Tennessee At Knoxville
Gainesville
Fla
Jaycees Back City Drive To Boost Dothan Library
Jaycees voted to donate cash as an annual contribution to a city library reorganization campaign. Aaron Kraselsky explained the project while Raymond Spann urged presentation to the Jaycees. Cranford Moseley was named softball commissioner as the club heard reports from Sam Hormola Jimny Loftin and George Hartmond on youth recreation programs.
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Dothan
Chamber of Comenetce
Jaycees
Aaron Kraselsky
Raymond Spann
Chamber of Commerce
Kraselsky
Spann
Racdarn
Crue
Jarveer
Cranford
Sam Hormola
Jimny Loftin
George Hartmond
Mischief Will Out Waltham Fire Alarm Prank
A four year old in his mother's arms reached over her shoulder and activated a false fire alarm while she spoke with a friend in Waltham Massachusetts. The incident shows how mischief can emerge from innocent actions. No injuries or charges were reported.
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Waltham
Mass
Wingbeat Timings Spark Butterfly Flybeat Comparison
In flight, a butterfly beats its wings nine times per second while a common housefly reaches about 330 wingbeats in the same time frame. This illustrates the vast difference in wingbeat rates between species.
Florida Governor Shifts To Uninstructed Delegation
Florida Governor Millard Caldwell, who backed Truman, says he now favors an uninstructed Florida delegation to the Democratic National Convention. He urges a delegation to nominate a president and running mate who believe in states rights and are acceptable to the South, arguing for a calm middle path and restoration of the two thirds rule. Caldwell calls for capable Democrats to qualify as delegates and work with all groups and candidates to achieve results.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Ulp
Millard Caldwell
Truman
Florida
Caldwell
Regional colleges to supplement state schools says official
Officials claim regional colleges will supplement undergraduate and graduate programs rather than detract from them. They argue new facilities will be prevented, and the expanded operation will bring fresh products ideas and facts for study.
Wood On Trial For Disturbing Peace At Millry Bus Station
State Rep. J Emmet Wood of Washington County faced mayor s court trials in Millry on disorderly conduct resisting an officer and abusive language charges. Town Marshal John Frost said Wood argued at the bus station, struck the officer when intervened, and had been jailed briefly before bond. Wood, head of the House conservation committee, has prior hunting on a highway charge in Washington County dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Wood
State House Conservation Committee
James I. Folsom
Washington County
Justice of the Peace
A. T. Richardson
Chatom
Florida High School Leaders Gather For Annual Conference
About 250 students from 62 Florida high schools meet in Ocala for the annual Florida Association of Student Leaders session. State Rep. Ferris Bryant will address the group tomorrow and Friday night Dr. J Hillis Miller, UF president, will discuss Youths Responsibility in our Democracy.
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Ocala
Fla
Florida
Florida Association of Student Leaders
Ferris Bryant
J. Hillis Miller
University of Florida
Unity Of Southern Democrats Is Urged
In Columbia, South Carolina, Gov Strom Thurmond urged Southern Democrats to unite in the presidential electoral college implying that such unity could influence the outcome of the presidential election. He called for concerted action among southern electors to support a common candidate and bolster regional influence.
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Columbia, D. C
South Carolina
Strom Thurmond
FASTEETH helps plates stay secure and odorless
False teeth wearers face embarrassment when plates slip or wobble. Sprinkle FASTEETH, an alkaline powder, on dentures to hold them more firmly and prevent souring. It also helps reduce plate odor. Obtain FASTEETH at any drug store.
Thurmond targets Southern candidate for president
At a Democratic fund raising dinner in Washington Thurmond urged backing a Southerner or candidate endorsed by the South for the presidency. He denounced Truman's civil rights program as a stab in the back and urged political alignment to win the next election.
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House of Representatives
Thurmond
Truman
R W Galloway 73 Dies Near Hartford
Geneva special reports funeral services for Ransom W. Galloway at Pleasant Hill Church near Slocomb after dying at his Hartford area home Monday night. He was 73 with surviving widow Mittie and ten children, plus siblings.
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Geneva Woman Dies At Phoenix Ariz
Genoa special report Miss Dora Lunceford of Geneva died in Phoenix Arizona Survivors include her mother Mrs Joe Lunceford of Geneva and two other relatives in a brief Geneva note
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Phoenix, Ariz
Dora Lunceford
Phoenix
Ariz
Joe Lunceford
Celebration marks 20th anniversary of Girl Scouts in Dothan
Approximately seven Girl Scouts leaders and parents attended a rally at the Dothan Recreation Center to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Girl Scouting in the United States. The program featured a fashion show, a layette display, clothing donations for European children, a kit wrapping scene, and a puppet show. Funds for Juliette Low World Friendship Fund were collected by a group of volunteers.
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Fred Moseley
Dothan Council
Theese
Europe
Clifford Schwalb
Melinda Merrill
Janice Johnson
Junior Service League
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Annette Cook
Catherine Holland
Barbara Scheile
Marcia Neil Loftin
Joe Wise
Jane Brunner
Tommie Jo Baker
Sarah Ann Carlier
Parthcia Ann Cook
Betty Jean Jernigan
Genevan siblings and brothers noted in funeral notice
Sisters Mrs Irene Robinson and Mrs Lina Beagles of Geneva and brothers Doc Lunceford and Joe Lunceford of Geneva routes. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Pittman Funeral Home of this city.
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Irene Robinson
Lina Beagles
Geneva
Doc Lunceford
Joe Lunceford
Pittman Funeral Home
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