Phillips Eyes Slaying Case Clearance as State Move
Lee Phillips, Geneva County convict now serving second degree manslaughter, reportedly agreed to reveal evidence to the attorney general in Birmingham. He claims to name Avant's killer and explain events around the Absent Slocomb High principal Claude Avant, whose body was found in a swamp after a car wreck, with the case baffling authorities for months.
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Montgomery
C. C. O’bryant
Attorney General
Lee Phillips
Geneva County
Claude Avant
Slocomb High School
O’bryant
Phillips
Avant
Bonifay
Fla
McCall
Birmingham
Atmore
Y Brvant
Phillip
Beng
Skipper Held After Bond Fracture in Whiskey Case
H L Skipper, free on bond since March for transporting whiskey in quantities over five gallons, was jailed when bondsmen surrendered. He was arrested earlier with a large amount of contraband in his car. It is unclear if he will seek another bond. Geveland motorist fined for going through a safety zone. authorities warn of 19 safe driving penalties.
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H. L. Skipper
Joe Rollins
Skipper
Wheel Lost From Senior High Parade Float
The wheel from the spinning wheel on the Senior High School float in the Confederate Veterans parade disappeared today. Mrs. Heard requests contact if found, as the wheel belongs to Mrs. Ernest Ford of Bell Street and was last seen along Main Street during the parade.
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Heard
Ernest Ford
Bell Street
Main Street
Grand Marches Reserved for Veterans at Street Dance
Laney White, commander of the local American Legion post, announces tonight’s grand march will be limited to veterans and official parties. The event, sponsored by the Legion, features the local national guard band and old fashioned steps, with two earlier dances already entertaining many veterans. White praises the Legion’s reunion work and expects this session to stand out in veterans’ memories.
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Laney White
American Legion
The
Legion
National Guard
White
Dothan Welcomes Confederate Veterans Highlighted by Governor Graves
Governor Bibb Graves praised Dothan for the warm welcome to Confederate Veterans of the state. He said the survivors would cherish their stay and called the reunion one of the most delightful in the event's history. He commended the city for its wonderful treatment of the old heroes.
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Bibb Graves
Dothan
Pigeons of London Saved By Sentiment
London plans a 1.7 sentiment effort to save thousands of pigeons near St. Pauls Cathedral Guild Hall the Cashen House and the Royal Exchange. The Officer of Health reports about 2000 birds were killed last year and similar numbers expected for health reasons while authorities vow not to erase them completely due to sentimental ties to historic sites.
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London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Guildhall
Cension House
Royal Exchange
St. Paul's
Market Trackmen Strike Ends After Prolonged Standoff
The New York market trackmen announce an end to their walkout after weeks of disruption. Officials say operations will return to normal as crews resume duties and negotiations continue to prevent future strikes.
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New York
Federal agents seize arsenal in dry raid across 200 mile front
A New York driven crackdown nets 32 arrests, a 20 room mansion, offices, machine guns, a radio station, ships and speed boats, and large quantities of imported liquor. Rum smuggling syndicate allegedly ran a six-ship fleet led by Emanuel Kessler and Morris Sweetwood.
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New York
Here
Atlantic City
William J.calhoun
Emanuel Kessler
Morris Sweetwood
Atlanta
Nowell Fined by Judge for Public Drunkenness in Webb
Judge Keener Baxley reprimanded and fined Tom Nowell, former Webb policeman, $17 plus costs after his guilty plea to public drunkenness in the court of common pleas yesterday. Several others charged with the same offense received $12 and costs.
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Keener Baxley
Tom Nowell
Webb
Court of Common Pleas
Oliver Buford
Cliff Beecham
Baxley
Vegetable Packing Plant Established at Cairo
A. J. Kelly of Cairo Georgia promoted a vegetable packing plant in Cairo in partnership with owner R V Crine. Kelly highlights growing interest in canning locally and notes the Cuaire Want recently sold three thousand acres of lima beans to a soup company as proof of high quality.
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A. J. Kelly
Cairo
Dothan
R. V. Crine
Kelly
Cuaire
Camyity i
Giant Flying Boat to Buenos Aires
The giant flying boat Buranos Aires christened by Mico Hoover began its first stage flight toward Buenos Aires. It will head a 72 craft fleet for passenger service between New York and Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires within a year.
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Washington
Buranos Aires
Mico Hoover
Buenos Aires
New York
Rio de Janine
Flags must be returned this afternoon after reunion
All persons who borrowed flags for decorating the reunion are urged to return them this afternoon. Return to T. J. Whatley at the Walk Over Boot Shop or to Fred Stewart in the rear of the city auditorium. Stewart owns the flags and plans to leave tonight. Whatley says the committee members will pay 90 cents per flag if not returned.
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T. J. Whatley
Fred Stewart
Stewart
Whatley
Decoration Committee
Permits top $50,000 for Do city this month
Do city building permits exceed fifty thousand dollars so far this month with a strong chance of a record total as the Eagle’s new home leads at 427000 and other projects range from 25 to 7000. Fourteen permits issued mainly for residences with two new homes listed at 6000 each. Officials attribute the surge to rushing projects before winter weather.
Navy enlistments set for three in November
Information from Mr. Griffin royal recruiting officer for the United States Navy states three men from this district will be enlisted in the first week of November. He urges any young men planning to enter the Navy soon to submit their applications promptly.
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Griffin
United States Navy
Navy
Noted Educator Attends Confederate Reunion
A veteran educator from Alabama, Professor H. Y. Weis Weisinger, attended a Confederate reunion. He recalled teaching at Stonewall Institute in Perry County when the Civil War began, the school’s destruction, and two former pupils linked to Senator Morgan. He hopes to return to The Queen of the Wiregrass soon.
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H. Y. Weissinger
Birmingham
Weisinger Ione
Stonewall Institute
Perry County
Morgan
Absquarne
Fietare
Shortage blamed on courtesy to taxpayers and bad books
A Houston county report blames a shortage in the Tax Collector’s office on insufficient bookkeeping and public courtesy. The analysis cites mismanagement by S. Al Gus Mahi and notes disputes over funds and delayed payments while funds remained on hand.
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Houston County
S. al Gus
Penny
Aogred
Army and Navy to Resume Football Games
Army and Navy announce resumption of football contests after a pause. The plan includes scheduled matchups with potential dates and venues to be announced by the athletics departments of both service academies.
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Army
Navy
Cent Justice to Ask Is Liquor Buyer Liable
Fragmentary text suggests a court case involving liquor buyer liability. The readable parts reference a central justice inquiry and potential legal questions about accountability for liquor purchase.
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Jiquor
Kennedy Heads States Heroes Another Year At Reunion
A large Alabama parade in Dothan marks the twenty-ninth annual Confederate veterans convention. Governor Graves praises the sixties spirit as veterans ride in cars past throngs while floats from the United Daughters of the Confederacy and other groups appeal for attention. The procession moves through Main Street with police, fire, National Guard, Boy Scouts, students, and veterans, ending with ceremonial forces and annual leadership endorsements.
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Associated Press
Alabama Divison United Confederate Veterinan
Dothan
First Baptist Church
Main Street
Main
Oatea Street
Oates
Crawford Street
St. Andrews Street
Uurdeshaw Street
Forter Street
Tayion
Naational Guard
Boy Scouts
South
Iocal
United Daughters of the Cufeceracy
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Gold Star Mothers
Childre of the Confederacy
Salvation Ace
Cayon Tarten
United Cro Fetarito Vetspans
Kennety
Tubtaleor
Rommander
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