Textile plant accused of using police to intimidate union
The Nation Relations Board ruled Bibb Manufacturing violated law by using police and city officials to harass union organizers at its Macon Porterdale and Reynolds plants. The board ordered reinstatement for four Macon workers and found Porterdale mayor Will Ivey acted as a house rental agent for the firm, enabling police notices of eviction. The decision cautioned against employer dominance and coercive actions targeting union activity under the National Labor Relations Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nation Relations Board
Lice
Tecision
Bibb Manufacturing
Qd Rayon
Macon
Porterdale
Cond Reynolds
Dale
Unicipal
Induamayor
Mpany
Itterdale
Song
Combalt
Red
Bible Company
Maton
National Labor Relations
Will Ivey
Textile Workers Union of America
CIO
NLRB
Draughon Brothers Rise From Wiregrass To API President
Ralph Draughon, president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, began as a Geneva County native and history-minded student. He taught in west Alabama, coached, then joined Auburn's history faculty, became registrar and acting president, before finally assuming API’s presidency. Wells Draughon recalls the unlikely path from bookworm to leader.
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Ralph Draughon
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
State Extension Service
Geneva County
Ralph
Wells R
Geneva
API
England
Wells
Auburn
West Alabama
Dean Petrie
L. N. Duncan
Coroner Appointment Nears in Geneva County
Walter Abbott’s death leaves a Geneva County coroner vacancy. Dr. R. E. Howell, optometrist, has been chosen and agreed to serve. Circuit Solicitor Ed Boswell urges Governor Folsom to appoint Howell, noting the office remains constitutional and should be filled for eventual need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva County
Walter Abbott
R. E. Howell
Ed Boswell
Folsom
Howell
Boswell
Fisherman’s Big Catch Turns Up an Owl in Bellwood
In Bellwood the Bryan brothers, Willard and Frasier, went to Cheetawhatchee for a late night fishing trip. Frasier shouted a big catch, sparking a frenzied struggle, but the so-called prize proved to be a massive owl rather than a trout, ending the tale with astonishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellwood
Bryan Brothers
Willard
Frasier
Cheetawhatchee
Frazier
Old Rivalry Question In Alabama Classic
Billy Kelsoe of Enterprise reflects on the chance Dothan and Enterprise resume their annual classic. He notes Dothan’s larger school size gives a strength edge, yet believes Enterprise could field a team capable of beating Dothan every few years.
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Billy Kelsoe
Enterprise
Dothan
Alibama
Trumpet Newspaper Targeted Union Bans in Georgia
The NLRB found The Trumpet a Columbus Georgia publication designed to defeat self organization. It reported threats of violence and job loss to deter union activity and claimed the Bible Manufacturing Co expanded circulation to reach all 2,009 workers monthly. The board said police were used as an instrument to impede organizing.
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Threeman
Columbus
E. C. Johnston
the Bible Manufacturing Co
NLRB
Police Department
Questions and Answers Pertinent To Georgia Tax Referendum
Georgia lawmakers approved an extra 45.9 million dollars for education highways and welfare with a statewide referendum set for April 5. The piece lists voting eligibility hours and options, and details how funds would be allocated if approved or vetoed, plus possible tax plans and timing.
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Georgia
William H. Burson
Atlanta
Georgia General Assembly
Milledgeville State Hospital
Battey State Tuberculosis Hospital
State Welfare Department
Public Health Department
North Georgia
Clarksville
South Georgia
America
School For the Deaf
Rome
Enterprise-Do Then Game Packs Fans in
In the old days the Enterprise-Do Then game drew fans in, matching the Army-Navy crowd in proportion, and the Enterprise team won its share of those contests.
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Enterprise
Judge Takes A Fishing Break For New Baby
Abbeville probate chief clerk Howard Bland said Probate Judge Ted Ward was allowed to leave work for a fishing trip. Ward, who has a newborn son, plans to take him fishing, noting the weather and his entitlement to the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bland
Ted Ward
Abbeville
Howard
Enterprise Rotary Plans Biblical Drama For Band Benefit
The Enterprise Rotary sponsors a two night biblical drama titled The Light Eternal in the city school auditorium on March 20 and 31. Miss Constance Gable directs with Rip Rawls portraying the grandfather. The play covers Joseph’s rise, Israelite deliverance, and features a large local cast led by Rev. Oliver N. Hamby Joseph and other community notables in key roles.
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Rotary Club
Constance Gable
Rip” Rawls
Light Eternal
Joseph
Egypt
Moses
Aaron
Ferrell ‘Reeves
Judah
Ewell Russell
Simeon
Dan Brabham
Levi
Billy Howard
Ruben
Oliver N. Hamby
B. H. Brunson
Pharoah
Herbert
Hub’’ Bryson, Jr
Benjamin
Rev. A. O. Martz
Jean Farris
Miriam
Eleanor Brunson
Han‘nah
Homer Moates
Webulon
Joyce Tomberlin
Angel
Mary Sue Kelley
Mary
Olivia Capps
Annie
Negro Shot To Death By Troy Policeman
A 33 year old Negro, Ocie Knox of Tuscaloosa, was shot to death by Troy police officer Dewey Kilpatrick near the bus station about 2 am while advancing with a knife as the officer tried to take him to police headquarters. Kilpatrick said he fired once over Knox head and then again through the heart when Knox advanced. Tikinois led all states in hatchery production of baby chicks in both 1947 and 1948.
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Troy
Lamon Halil
Ocie Knox
Tuscaloosa
Hall
Dewey Kilpatrick
Knox
Kilpatrick
Tikinois
Play production funds high school band support
Ruth and Nellie Pearl Martz serve as court girls with John W. Brunson and Charles M. Martin as guards and Dewey Rugs as shepherd. Misa Mars Ruth Lewis directs the music for the drama featuring beloved hymns and anthems. Proceeds from the play benefit the high school band with advance tickets sold by band members or Rotary Club members.
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Ruth
Nellie Pearl Martz
John W. Brunson
Charles M. Martin
Dewey Rugs
Misa Mars
Ruth Lewis
Rotary Club
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Armers
Ford
Dearborn Implements
Wan
Walden Motor CO
Ind, Ala
Ford Tractor
Florence
Onomy Gas & Appliance CO
Nat’c. Faulk
The
Draughon Boys
Automobile Loans Auto Resairs Furniture Co- Maker ‘Personal
TRL
State Loan & Finance. CO
Foster
Cannon
Harry Cofe
Mgr
State Budget Commission
Budget Commission
Herman Talmadge
Enterprise Rotary
E. H. Vines
Dobbs Truss & Appliance Co
Birmingham
Alabama
Young Drug Co
Ala
Dobbs
Paes
Rales
Arn H
Ree
E. Main St
Orkin
Speigner Concrete Block CO
Dothan Steam Laundry
de Soto
Tussein
Rae
CBS
Plymouth
TOM Brown Motor CO
N. Oates
Brekes
Ofader
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