Gordon Persons to Run for Governor Next Year
Gordon Persons, longtime Alabama Public Service Commission chair, announces another gubernatorial bid. The Republican style campaign will visit every section of the state, aiming to build momentum after an influential prior run and a recent re election as PSC chair.
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State Rural Electrification Authority
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Public Service Commission
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USA
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Montgomery
Elizabeth
Gordon, Jr
University of Alabama
Agriculture Department lists corn yield above three billion
Washington AP The Agriculture Department pegs this year’s corn crop at 3.476 billion bushels, the second largest on record, down from last month’s forecast. Wheat production stands at 1.426 billion bushels, with spring wheat and other crops shown against last year and ten year averages.
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Postmasters Hold Marianna Session and Set Next Meet
In Marianna the Third District Florida Chapter of the National Postmasters Association met at Hotel Chipola with Ruby Rooks of Bombay presiding. Attendees included QO B Myers of Atlanta Georgia and RK F Woodard of Albany Georgia. Otis Padgett said the officers’ election would be postponed until Panacea City on December 3 or 10. A banquet followed under Leslie Berard’s direction, and the gathering closed with remarks on postal issues.
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Georgia
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Disket Group
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Bost
Leslie Berard
Bonifay Trial Set for Louisiana Janitor Assault Case
SONIPAY AP Bonifay prepares for the October 19 trial of Carenero Langhoal Champagne a Louisiana janitor accused of assault with attempted murder. His wife Ing Champagne faces accessory charges after a Florida incident near Bombay involving a stop by armed men. Both pleaded not guilty and remain on $3,300 bonds. Sheriff Walur Comeaux and other officials dispute claims of beating, while FBI involvement is noted with limited public findings. The case centers on a car stop thought to aim at robbery and Champagne’s alleged actions during the confrontation.
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Bombay
Bonifay
Woodrow Casey
Holmes County
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Champagnes
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Boart Pee
Crommelin's Brother Says Navy Backs Him
The brother of Capt. John G. Crommelin says the Navy is fully supporting him amid his military arrest over releasing confidential correspondence. In New Orleans, Navy and Marine veterans organize a defense drive, while Lt Comdr. Quentin Crommelin waits on leave amid inter service tensions.
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John G. Crommelig
Navy
Quentin C. Crommeby
New Orleans
Marine Corps
Crommelin
Anthony Smyer
Capitol Closures Mark Columbus Day Across State
The State Capitol and Montgomery city offices closed for Columbus Day along with all banks. Details from AP note policy ownership and insurance trends show 48 percent of those under $1,000 income own policies and oi percent of those earning $7,300 or more own them, reflecting broader financial patterns.
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Montgomery
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