Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass
A Grady Campbell case was discharged at a preliminary hearing after evidence that led Judge J to release him. Campbell had been charged with feloniously taking 160 dollars from Arba S Moore last month. In Houston County the road project nears completion with exact timing still undecided, while paving progresses on sections of the Ware surface and related road work from Vicksburg to the county line.
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Samerell
Grady Campbell
Tackron Campbell
Arba S. Moore
Hauston
Marion Curie
Lee ‘Taylor
Vicksburg
Heya
Record Week End Arrests Set City County
City and county police reported a record weekend with 72 arrests across Dothan Hewson Court and surrounding areas. Officers booked 60 residents, sheriffs deputies and highway patrolmen added 18, including two fatalities and multiple reckless driving charges.
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Dothan
Hewson
Mort
Negro
Miss Mienner
C. Kelley
Uraight St Ation
Jawritty
Ty Effiorts
Marianna Negro Identified in Tragic Case
The body found near an industrial area has been identified as Nat Pittman, and investigators say his death followed by an assault, with evidence suggesting he was struck by a train. Pittman’s father and local officials confirm the identification as authorities probe the mangled remains and missing details.
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Matianna
Vrilvond Feacks
Vetulevalle
Nat
Abram Pittman
Ditmar
Mrs Thrasher outlines conference plans for Northeastern Knxpin
Mrs Jewell W Thrasher, conference president, announced plans for the annual meeting of the Lisheastern Knxpin Conference to be held in St Petersburg Florida on April 6 7 Hospital administrators from across the south are expected to attend Mel Thrasher administrator of the rasler Elis Hospital is a key figure in the group
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St. Petersburg
Flay Peat
Jewell W. Thrasher
Xouthzant
Mel Thrasher
Rasler- Elis Hospital
Retail Decline Seen In Houston County in June
Houston County retail activity fell 4.7 percent in June from May, with statewide decline at 4.9 percent. Data from the Bureau of Business Research via Alabama Department of Revenue show declines across sectors including retail, wholesale, services, manufacturing, and other concerns, while general stores and certain durable goods saw mixed results. Bank deposits and building permits rose, while postal receipts and savings declined, reflecting varied local economic shifts in June.
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Houston
Sir. Vey
Bureau of Business Research
Alabama Department’ of Revenue
R.P
Death ruled murder in negro man case near Adams
Coroner and officials say Herman McClendon of TO East Adams found dead yesterday afternoon with autopsy tracing murder. Police prepare arrest as investigators, including Coroner A A Parker and toxicologist Paul Shortolt, pursue lines of inquiry into possible stabbing or weapon injury.
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Herman McClendon
East Adams
Fidridge Cameron Aak
Cameron
A Parker
Paul Shortolt
Aidurie
Parker Veigru
Clendon
Habbrat
Devin
Fire damages two rooms in early Sunday blaze
A Sunday fire damaged two rooms of a residence owned by Howard Eyed at 801 South Sir Andrews. The blaze caused near total damage to walls and contents. cause under investigation. One other alarm reported in MUHAR the weekend. stove-related incident cited at a Pitehweatreet residence occupied by Luther Broo.
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Howard
Sir Andrews
Fee
Voters Sparse as City Ballot Goes to Polls
Sparse turnout marked the city ballot as residents canvassed a general election. Officials noted limited participation with several officials and candidates mentioned, including Malone and ONeal, amid routine campaigning and a short-term term of service.
Morgan Wupperman born in New York City in 189
The article recounts the life of actor Morgan Wupperman born in New York City in 189, son of George Wupperman. He adopted his brother Ralph’s stage name, rose from theater to early talkies in New York and Hollywood, earned Oscar nominations for The Fate of Cellini and Tortilla Flat, and later played a faded rogue in films. His career spanned stage to screen with notable friendships and a long marriage to Alyma Muller.
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Tollywood
Morgan
Villes Morgan
Rosalie
Brefer
New York
Hollywood
Cellini
Stratton
Alyma Muller
Holly Weed
Louis B. Mayer
MGM
T. Hix
Air Force to test new jet bomber XB Si
Washington AP reports the Air Force will test the XB Si jet bomber first experimental model built by Glenn L. Martin Co. Expected initial flight around October 20. The design features three turbojet engines, low wings with a swept tail, 53 foot wingspan, 80 foot length, two crew, cabin pressurization and ejection seat.
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Washington
Air Force
Suilt
Glenn L Martin Co
Baltimore
Police Hold Man In Death Of Dancer
AP report from MIAMI outlines that 27 year old dancer Jane Pierce died after a stabbing at an Athens hotel. Det. John Cannon said Jacob W. Aldredge, 27, was held for questioning. he and Pierce had checked into the hotel and an anonymous call described a jealous dispute prior to the incident. The victim died en route to the hospital.
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Miame
Fis
John Cannon
Cannon
Jacob W. Aldredge
Jank Keelyn Pierce
Athens
Enn Canton
Canon
Paul Savage
Aldredge
Pierce
Savage
Train wreck disaster details emerge from delayed report
The derailed train from Salisbury to Ashomg With Sleeping Hire collided near Tooby passenger station as speed prohibited braking. Emergency crews rushed blood and relief supplies. officials debate cause while witnesses describe chaos and frantic efforts to aid the injured.
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Tme
Tootby
Salis~ Muory
Ashomg
Iver
Charlot
Thy Hospital
W. H. Boynier
Rairoad
Bossler
Senate Confirms Nomination Despite Party Split
The confirmation vote was 46 to 25 as debate over Wal Carson’s party status continued. Warren Magnuson noted party dynamics, while Democrats on the commission hit the legal limit of three. The administration eyed passing key bills before adjournment, but many major items promised for the second session of the 84th Congress.
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Tyumanta
New Orleans cotton futures fall on sterling devaluation
New Orleans AP reports cotton futures declined amid log liquidation after Britain's devaluation of the pound. Prices around 4:30 PM show declines from earlier highs with December and other contracts listed, though the OCR text is fragmentary and partially unreadable.
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New Orleans
Britain
Bay Qess
License renewal forms received at probate office
Receipts survived at the probate judge's office today and a long line formed as drivers sought renewals. New forms introduce a card about the size of a government check, to be issued with the old licenses attached and sent to Montgomery.
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Albert Logue
Montgona
Hog and calf sale reports across eight plants in the Southeast
USDA data show totals of 205 cattle 800 calves and 23800 hogs across plants in Albany Columbus Mull? Thomasville Tifton Dothan Jacksonsille and Tallahassee. Hog prices firm to lightly lower with various weights quoted from 13.00 to 19.50 per hundredweight and sows around 19. (Note: OCR fragment incomplete)
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Thomasville
Sulvestork Artivy
Albany
Columbus
Monltrie
Tijon
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonsille
Tallahassee
Market Report From Union Stockyards Cattle Sale
Montgomery AP reports cattle at Union Stockyards show slow early demand with some weakness in slaughter cattle. Beef cows and stockers range broadly, calves and hogs mixed with limited gains, prices varying by weight and class amid steady to lower trends on many lots.
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Montgomery (Ap
Hederab
Union
Steel industry clash as union girds for mass walkout
Murray's statement circulates among union leaders outside a closed meeting as 1,000,000 steel workers threaten a Sunday strike at 12:01 A.M. The union demands nonbinding findings, while 37 of about 70 invited companies attend the conference led by Benjamin F. Farless. Ching of the mediation service offers help but notes no power to compel action.
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Murray
Truman
Benjamin F. Farless
United Steel Corporation
Ching
Baptists Invite To Cottonwood Family Night
The Rev C W Rice pastor of Cottonwood Baptist Church extends a cordial invitation to Baptists in district one of the Columbia Baptist Association to attend Family Night at Cottonwood. Activities start at dusk with four state workers leading discussions for all groups. Colum via Association missionary Rev D Flickman oversees planning with Hobson Shivey and other leaders coordinating a note on the event.
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C. W. Rice
Cottonwood Baptist Church
Columbia Baptist
Cottonwood
Voright
Columvia Association
D. Flickman
Willy
Ae Hobson Shivey
State Brothers
Mya
S. Marc Wainen
Mingloviary Union
Mes
Magid Sutin
Willan Foret
Luverne Farmer Charged With Murder At 70
In Luverne a 70 year old man named Luverne Farmer is charged with murder after a shotgun blast killed George William, a local farmer, three days after a quarrel. Sheriff Green Horn said Morgan Morgan was held without bond as the investigation continues.
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Luverne
George Willian
Pleasant
Ain
Green Horn Aid
Farher
Morgan
Hin Sher
Williame
Moregan
Hin
Hem
Funeral Held for Former Pilot in Florida Crash
Funeral services for 84 year old Thomas B Campbell a former Air Force pilot and Keystone Heights service station operator were to be held today in Starke Florida. Campbell a Virginia native served as a Fifth Air Force pilot in World War II. Graveside rites were to take place at Keystone Heights Cemetery. Survivors include his wife and two sons.
Odd fact roundup on history and science snippets
A 1984 War Department report reliped officers for disability. Tax revenue in U.S. states relies heavily on motorists. Maine measures 220 miles by 210 miles with 33 0 square miles. Oysters can produce hundreds of millions of eggs per season. Britannica traces chemistry roots to Egypt.
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Mars
U. S. War Department
United States
Maine
Egypt
Britannica
New York Cotton Futures Edge Lower On Declining Demand
New York cotton futures fell about 15 to 50 cents a bale as markets weighed dampening demand and fluctuating fiber prices. Traders cited minimal buying interest and cautious sentiment ahead of year-end reports, with December contracts trading near session lows and distant months mixed on speculative activity.
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New York
Mrs J W Woodham dies after long illness at Abbeville
Mrs J W Woodham aged seventy five died at her home in Abbeville after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Ponds Bethel Church with Rev Paul Duttry and Rev E H Brown officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Floyd Cary of Abbeville partner son J S Woodham of Fort Anposit, two sisters Mrs C C Nasi Clapton and Mrs J A Brittin Abbeville, Mrs E C Ingram Newville, brother Robert Searcy Clapton, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren, plus many nieces and nephews. Burial by Holman Funeral Home.
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W. Woodkam
Abbeville
J. W.woodham
Ponds Bethel
Paul Duttey
E. H. Brown
Holman
Woodham
Floyd Cary
Woodhar
Fort Anposit
Tren
C.C. Nasi
Clapton
J A. Brittin
E. C. Ingram
Newville
Robert Searcy
Nisces
Edward Hardy dies at Donalsonville residence
Edward Hardy of Donalsonville, resident since 1928, died at home after a lingering illness. Funeral services at Old Bethel Church Tuesday at 2:00. Burial in local cemetery. Survived by wife Mingo Hardy and several children and grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
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Donalsonville
Chache
Edward Hardy
Donalesonville
Old Bethel Church
Georgia
F. M. Shirah
Evana
Luis
Donasoivette
Mingour
Wayne Horne
Harvey Cross
Hasting Hardy
Glen Brown
Cripps Seeks Stability in Pound Policy Amid Devaluation Talks
The article reports on Britain’s economic stance as Cripps outlines a cautious plan to avoid rapid devaluation of the pound. He defends a wage freeze, pledges to economize on administrative spending, and notes US market weakness while predicting limited currency moves. he and ministers face a tense international currency climate.
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France
Mary
Hague
U.S
Cripps
Harold Wilson
Board of Trade
John Strachey
Douglas Jay
Stary
The
Treasury
Labor
United States
Neha
Senate debate foreshadows Civil Rights bill push
The Senate faced potential delays as Senator Lucas and Democratic leader Cas of Diviols weigh timing. Administration supporters press to move the Labor Committee bill creating a permanent Fair Employment Practices Commission. Progress remains uncertain amid talkathon risks.
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Lucas
Diviols
Administration
Senate
Assembly Meets Tuesday as China War Heads to UN
The Chinese war crisis may move to the United Nations in the near future with the Nationalist government seeking U N action via the General Assembly or Security Council. US and Soviet delegates weigh the move while Ambassador Jessup signals American support to defend freedom through the U N. The Assembly opens tomorrow with Brig. Gen. Romulo expected to win the presidency and debates to run through December.
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FRANCIS W_ CARPENTER
New York
United Nations
U.N
Allence
Canton
U. N
General Assembly
Iomigrrow
Security Council
Assembly
Russia
Andral
Wistinsky
United States
Strance
Philip
Jessup
Chi Jessup
American Association For theUnit
Jesaup
OU. N
Asia
Europe
Ate
E.S.T
Gita
Brig. Gene
Carlos P. Romulo
Dean Acheson
Lake
Succesa
World markets reel as currencies devalue and prices fall
Global tremors hit economies from Britain to Canada as devaluations spread. Argentina suspends foreign exchange, Belgium and Switzerland shift parity, and the United States sees drops in cotton and rubber amid sliding wool and copper prices. Authorities warn of trade impacts and potential price adjustments worldwide.
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England
United States
Permissabl
New York Commodity Exchange
New York
Britain
Norway
Denmark
Australia
Ta |Ua
South Africa
Egypt
Burma
New Zealand
Finland
Israel
Ireland
Ceylon
Malaya
Netherlands
Switzerland
Belgium
Argentina
Tsnkers
Soree
Ceonada
Douglas Abbasi
House of Commons
Canada
Foreign Exchange Control Board
Fourth Resolution Expands Adkins Support at FPC Gas Hearing
City commissioners adopted a fourth resolution granting John Adkins authority to call witnesses for Dothan at the Federal Power Commission hearing in Tallahassee area tomorrow. The action follows earlier moves to empower Adkins to testify and send others to Washington, as FRC sets regional hearings to gather input from Atlanta Gas and Southern and other firms on natural gas supplies for Alabama towns.
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Inedar
Jon
Ie Pricial Power Commission
Tallaka
Con
John Adkins
Dothan
Adkins Powero
Myer
Gat Brennan
Washington
RPC
Peti- Hong
Atlanta Gas and Southern
Alabama
Elephant Shares Cake With 12 000 Persons
In Little Rock a crowd gathered at the zoo to watch Ruth the elephant share cake from a massive piece. The animal tasted the first slice as visitors passed by, while Ruth received baths and grooming as part of the event.
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Little Rock, Ack
Little Rock Zoo
Ruth
Fragmentary note on pensions and royalties payments
A partial OCR fragment cites continuing royalty payments and an archaic pension fund example. It mentions a minister, an anthracite pension, and separate administration from a bituminous tent context, but many details are unclear.
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Ankits
Eileles
Jean Pang
Unevers Cancrete Pipe CO
Houston County
Dolban
Teddy
Teel
Ro Malone
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Jerry
Amnex
M O'Neal
Wallace H. Graham
Walter Reed Hospital
Luverne Farmer
Amvet Comandes Sullatold
Watertown
Amvets
Des Moumes
E. Hardy
Mrs. Jopepmine Bailey
Feuneral Gerviezs
Phing Bail Eightyvik
Diusy Street
Wifon
J! Norton Dendy
Bailey
Fleet Presbyterian Church
Wee W
Wade Griffin
Beth
Atara Toteke Byrip
Biase Desuget
Adkins
Grubb Coal Company
Montgomery Highway
DIAL
Weber
Alabame Basking Company
Foster
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