Nation’s disaster panorama dominates grim year review
A late 1940s style briefing recounts major U S disasters from a deadly Long Island Rail Road wreck to severe storms. It catalogs historic deaths from hurricanes floods tornadoes and fires and notes record road and aviation fatalities as part of a somber retrospective. The piece links these events to weather patterns and broader safety trends.
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Max Hall
James Marie
Washington
Tess
Long Island Rat
Pennsylvania
Crio
West Virginia
Weather Bureau
Galveston
Tex
Gulf
Mussouri
Sateen
Tihnois
Indiana
Johmsown
San Francisco
Chicago
U. S
Controita
Apri
Texas City
LaGuardia Field
York
Bawbridge
Lookout Rock
Bryce Canyon
Lake Michigan
Nashville Tannin
National Safety Council
Area 4-H Delegation Attends National Congress in Chicago
Alabama sends 38 youths and 6 adult leaders to the 29th National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Wiregrass representatives Miriam Harris, Jimmy Holts, Joanne Tew, and Peggy Wise join about 1,900 youths from across the U S and abroad for conferences and competitions in farm and home projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congress
Guernsey Cattlemen Plan Annual Meeting
Guernsey Cattlemen announce their annual meeting on January 29, 1951 in Ba wangsom secorthnr. Carl B. Musser, secretary of the National Guernsey Club, will be the featured speaker. At 3:00 PM the club will honor juniors owning grand champions from six district shows with a special luncheon on the day of the event.
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Nwegan
Aus
Aed Wana
Guernsey
Cade Club
Bawangsom
Ballard Ben Tet
Carl B. Musser
Guernser Club
Iancheon
Swine Sanitation and Testing Guidelines Updated
A public notice outlines improved sanitation for swine areas to prevent parasite infection. It permits four pigs to undergo testing with a sodum fluonde treatment while emphasizing strong recommendations and safety measures for producers.
Fire Toll Mounts To 13 In State Fire Toll Mounts To 13 In State
A severe cold wave and spreading fires across Alabama claim at least 13 lives. Reports list deaths from Birmingham area to Mobile and Eufaula, including a restaurant operator Jar G. Shelton and children among the victims. Fire damage and frozen water pipes hindered firefighting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Jar G. Shelton
Montgomery AM
C. N. Carpenter
North Alabama
Gulf Coast
Abundant Living and the Owner’s Mark in Selma Explosion
The piece blends religious exhortation with a Selma incident where eight pipeline workers were injured and one died after a gasoline tank exploded while a construction crew watched. It quotes doctors linking ulcers to worry, and urges personal branding by faith, urging readers to accept Christ’s ownership in every aspect of life.
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E. Stanley Jones
jEph
A.b. Jas
Christ
Abe
Harvey
Cushing
Taylor
Columbia
Paul
Selma
Og Szipming
Western
W.w. Steward
Corsicana
Tex
Abundant Living found in daily practice
A brief note from a publication titled Abundant Living presents practical guidance for applying spiritual principles in everyday life. It emphasizes gratitude, mindful action, and steady growth through simple routines and honest reflection.
Accident Near Selma Halts Gas Line Work
A South ern Natural Gas Co crew was 1 mile north of Selma when a truck backfired and struck a pipe line section from Louisiana to South Carolina. Foreman Jimmy Davenport said the tack caught ore and the driver escaped injury. Broken bones and burns were reported. Drive carefully and save a life.
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Selma
Ern Natural Gas Company
Louis Viata
South Carolina
Jimmy Davenport
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Guernsey Cattlemen Plan Annual Meeting
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Siluria
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Joe L. Hyld¢rovand
McKinley
Tyree
Bessemer
Jene Jackquetine Blair Castleberry
Lott Orange
Mill
Eufaula
James
Boaz
Jane Reener
Sherman Lumber Co
Cherry Dial
General Electric
Chapman Rousing Company
Abingdon Takesbury Press
New York
Sashville
YEA Service
Harden's
Eeeters
Roden Rough Office Supply CO
Remington Sales—Service
Foster
Williams Shoe Shop
West Main St
Blumberg
Hare
Pluminum Abelves
Frigidaire
Ovan — Gees
Rediantutre
Cook-Mater
Larne
Uwatime Parcntein Finith
Ab-Percetain
Reymernd
Blumberg's Furniture Dept
Hampshires
Segohp
C.S.T
Cel. R. W. Hanry
Olfford DeCroelias
Hampshire
Circle D Ranch
Marianne
U. 5
Marianna
Florida
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