Alabama Democrat J. Sparkman Wins Senate Seat
A Huntsville native, lawman turned politician, J. Sparkman, 47, bested four challengers in a stronghold of the Democratic Party to secure the Senate seat after a stint in the House where he rose to majority whip. His campaign closed with a decisive victory over Republicans who did not field a rival. Sparkman had previously practiced law for 12 years and entered public life from Farming roots.
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Rex Tmonasomery
Alabama
J. Sparkman
John Bank
Vsonian
Opn
Huntsville
Alaian
House Representatives
Sparix Sparkman: Alabama Senator from Humble Roots to Liberal Outlook
Sparix Sparkman rose from poverty as one of 11 children to graduate from the University of Alabama Law School in 1923 and enter politics. He describes himself as a middle-of-the-road Democrat while voting with the party in the House, though sometimes opposing labor backed measures, and he advocates lasting world peace and international cooperation.
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Huntsville
University of Alabama Law School
Sparixman
House
Bankhead
Senate
Exchange Clubs Plan Combined Meet In Dothan
A combined meeting of the Exchange Clubs State Board of Control and the regular district meeting will be held in Dothan Wednesday.
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Exchange Clubs State Board of Control
Dothan Wednes
Stilwell's Ride To Speak At Marianna Tonight
Stilwell's Ride To Speak Tonight At Marianna A special program at 7 30 p m features Dr A D Shoemaker a former lieutenant colonel on General Joe Stilwell's staff as guest of honor and principal speaker at the First Methodist Church. The event includes an Indian Tea and a display of articles made by Indian women and children with a Christian Service Society sponsored program. Representatives from clubs and state officers will attend and a han aner at 7 20 p m precedes a district Posun Club gathering.
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Marianna
A. D. Shoemaker
Joe Stillwell
Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Shoemaker
Stillwell
India
China
Burma
Palestine
Bayer
Pecan Sale Totals 22930 Pounds at Marianna Market
Special pecan sale at the St in Farmers Market drew 22 930 pounds bringing 7857 68 dollars. Merhans led at 52 0 cents with second place Schkeys at 4 34. Other varieties Mondev Mak ers Vendorvans and Stuarts quoted from 33 to 37 4 cents. Seedlings totaled 10 444 pounds at 32 1 2 cents with next sale announced.
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Merhans
Schkeys
Ven Dorvans
Stuarts
Market Opening With Tare Nut Market Report
December 8 reports indicate tare nut market activity opening as W. M. Scruggs, yen ager, provides guidance. No further details available.
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W. M. Scruggs
Yen Ager
Don Hornsby Completes Basic Engineering Course
Don Hornsby of Dothan completes a basic engineering course after training with a U S N program. He is the son of Jos. Rofo Davis of 400 NL Obarag over Dothan.
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Don Hornsby
Dothan
Fireteca
USN
Jos. Rofo
Davis
Obarag
Edo
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Jubilee Auxiliary
Circle
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L. M. Gray
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Ense
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Naval Tisisies Center
Great Lakes
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Naval Service
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