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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1948

Page

6

Body Of Man Shot Found Near Lookout Mountain

The body of a man about 55, possibly Hugh Blanton, was found at Lookout Mountain near Lula Lake Georgia after gunshot wounds. A telegram to Forest City North Carolina carried a potential identification, an inquest is planned for tomorrow morning.

Chattanooga, Tenn Lonely Lookout Mountain Georgia Cliff Broadwater Lookout Mountain Lula Lake C. D. Simmonds Dalton Georgia Bureau of Investigation Walker County L. W. Cagle Hugh Blanton Forest City N.C Cagle Robert Blanton N. C Chattanooga Times Memphis

Veteran Alabama newspaperman Ralph Hurst dies at 44

Ralph Hurst a long time political writer for the Birmingham News died in his Montgomery hotel room at age 44. He served as a public relations man for the Distilled Spirits Institute before World War II, won a Bronze Star as a lieutenant colonel, and remained a familiar Capitol figure after leaving the News. He was born in Thomasville Georgia and survived by his widow Blanche Grimm Hurst two daughters and his mother with four brothers and two sisters.

Montgomery Ralph Hurst Alabama Birmingham News Hurst Distilled ‘Spirits Institute Murst Southwest Pacific Capitol Washington Thomasville Associated Press Atlanta Blanche Grimm Minot N.D

Foster Street Methodist Men's Club Holds Planning Session

The executive committee of Foster Street church's newly formed Methodist Men's Club met to discuss future programs. Attendees included Pastor W. F. Calhoun, Dr. S. W. Windham, Guy Hardwick, John Skipper, and Col. M. M. Walding. The next meeting is set for April 21 to review proposed programs, membership efforts, and club projects.

Methodist Men's Club Foster Street Church W. F. Calhoun S. W. Windham Guy Hardwick John Skipper Col. M. M. Walding

Mobile Sends Single Shipment To Russia

A 1947 report shows Mobile handled one shipment to Russia, valued at $89,969, consisting of heavy equipment such as dredging machinery, bulldozers, and used tractors sent in February and leaving the port for the voyage. Russia sent one manganese ore shipment worth $186,340 received in April, with no further shipments to Russia this year.

Mobile Russia U. S. Department of Commerce Malcolm H. Laws

Fragmentary Crime Detail Reveals Money In Pool Of Blood

A coroner reported that a man was found dead with a pool of blood nearby. In the pool were $2.20 in change and two $1 bills in his trousers, suggesting a possible robbery or accidental death. The incomplete text provides few further specifics about location or cause.

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