Witnesses Testify in Landmark Murder Trial
Washington AP reports testimony in the Robert Loosier murder case as doctor Joby Land seen with a gun five years prior, and Dr Ling stating a gun found in an envelope. Rebuttal witness Watson Eidnidgze cites talks with Miller, the defendant’s wife, amid claims of mental confusion from Dr Harry Crawford.
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Washington
Aps
Mons
Joby
Ely
Robert Looeer
Murdenneg
Archie
Ling
Landscar
Watson
Eidnidgze
Ana
St Elizabeth
Hospital
Mra Miller
Harry Crawford
Bag
Miller
Three Arrested On Liquor Counts
Three men were arrested on liquor charges in Columbia after a tip. Will Kerkland Nege was charged with possessing moonshine whiskey and bonded out. Early Saturday, Deputy Sheriffs Cisyion Adamz and Lake Burdick arrested two white men, Bill Porter and Hillery Smith, on violations of the prohibition law.
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Sheriffs Office
Chiet
Sherif T. R
Will Kerkland
Columbia
Kirkland
Sho
Eariff Cisyion
Adamz
Lake Burdick
Reconstruction of Highway Starts in County
County Road Supervisor Fred Mutling and crew began reconstructing a 3.5 mile stretch from Uectares to Reb beth, widened and graded for permanence to prevent washouts. Work runs two weeks in vacation. completion expected around Jan 2. aims to improve bus safety and travel during school year.
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Fred Mutling
Geneve
Flenabeth
Brigg
Poet Waters
Uectares
Tavior
Rebbeth
Ba Fang
Mal Mae
Baseball scores and schedules across the leagues
Major and minor league results show American League totals Chicago 4 New York 3 Detroit 2 Philadelphia 1 in extras. Cleveland 5 Washington 4. Boston 7 at Bt Lotis. National League actions include Brooklyn 5 Chicago 3 and Cincinnati 2 Btooklyn 5. Southern Association Memphis at Chattanooga. Mets near Proxy, Rock at Atlanta. only games scheduled.
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Chicago
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Lotis
Boston
Cincinnati
Ramon
Pittsburgh
Southern
Memphis
Chattanooge
Tanny Mets
Proxy
Faye Lite Rock
Atlanta
Marianna Fliers Meet Napier Nine In League Showdown
The Sou Georgia Service League top contenders Marianna Fliers and Napier Nine clash at Napier Field as undefeated teams seek league leadership. Fast pitcher Speedball Johnson and ace Jack Haren lead the Graffies while Napier counters with strong offense and defense. The Apr season’s rematch follows a 14 to 9 Florida win, and Napier heads to Moody Field next Sunday for a pivotal league clash.
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Napier Field
Mansona Arm Air Field
Gruffies
Florida Vistors
Daplerites
Moe Cits
Johnson
Marianna Johnson
Napier
Neapar
Manance
Lefir
Darowiet Idorstastker
Murphy
Jack Hanen
Hig
Graffiee
Borton
Marianna
Dick Richardville
Graffies
Pinney General Hospital
Moody Field
Fishing Conditions Good In This Area
Weekly fishing report from the Alabama Department of Conservation notes good conditions in the area with Mercer Creek near Houston showing bass and bream activity. Bait includes plug worms red worms minnows and crawfish. Other rivers like Choctawhatchee in various counties report low water and active bream and catfish with the same baits.
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Alabaeos Department of Conservation
Houston
Manry
Dele
Geneva
Mercer Creek
Chile
Baet Choctawhatchee
Heary County
Allied drives near Rome threaten German retreat line
Allied forces press the center of the front near the Melfa River as German divisions withdraw toward Rome. Fifth Army and British Eighth Army advances cut routes along Via Cassina and Via Casilina, with heavy air and ground tolls on retreating German troops and armor.
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Bezze
Americas
Leping Hille
Lin Valley
Via Camjina
Rome
Fifth Army
Fifth
Cassina
Lirt
Albert Kesnelring
Niceemong
Vehion
Pee Eigh
Wow Pass
Ulne
Biehwaye Rieies
Tnfav
Samana
Tasdanartare
Fienth
Pastena
Funeral Rites Held For Robert G. Prior
Funeral services for Robert G. Prior, aged fifty, were held at Elba Baptist Church with Rev C For and others officiating. He died Friday at his home in Elba. Burial followed at Mount Zion cemetery. He was a Pike County native and served as an Atlantic Coast Line station agent in Elba. Surviving are his widow Beart Watson Prior, a daughter Mrs Edward Tusting, sons Robert G Prior Jr and Payden O, a sister Mrs G A Hill, two brothers B H Prior and J H Prior, and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers included J Flem, W Kay Farne, George Collier, S Edmondeon, D P Perdue and Lawes Spurte.
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Robert G Prior
Elba
Elba Baptist Church
Fotze Burta
Mount Zion Church
Pike County
Atlantic Coast
Beart Watson
Edward Tusting
Robert G Prior Jr
Payden
Stante
G A Hill
B H Poor
J H
JO Flemime
Kay Farne
George Collier
S Edmondeon
D P Perdue
Lawes
New Radio Program Replaces USO Quiz in Wiregrass
Robert McHugh announces a new Sunday radio show from WAGF studios replacing the USO Quiz. The service men news program will run for thirteen weeks, airing every Sunday from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. It honors the Wiregrass area and continues the weekly broadcast tradition.
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USO
South Foster Street
Wiregrass
Robert McHugh
Nex
WAGF
OPA May Change Rent Regulations
The Office of Price Administration said general relaxations of maximum rent rules are not allowed for families with children though exceptions may be granted for special services. Potential services include kitchen facilities or extended bathroom and laundry use for washing children's clothes. Additional charges would require a formal petition to OPA.
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Atlanta
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Notable Heroes and Service News From Wiregrass Area
Tk presents the relation of outstanding deeds of heroism and a memoriam period for those killed in action along with other news about the man and woman from the Wiregrass area who are serving.
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Newa
Disie
Aswell
Rockingham
Blumberg
Palm Beach
Robert G. Prior
Dothan Roofing & Heating Co
J. E. Saliba
Fred Herring
City
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Cook
B. F. Goodrich
Wight & Dilson
B. F. Goodrich Silvertown Tires
Goodrich
F. Goodrich
Sociery
America
N. Oates
Fgood Rich
Silvertown Stores
Wings
Guardian
Wilson Lumpkin
Daniel
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