Governor Folsom Paternity Suit Under Review
Cullman Alabama July 2 UPI circuit court judge James H Crosus weighed a request to dismiss a paternity suit against Gov James E Folsom after dismissing a separate case by Christine Putman Johnston a red haired divorcee who claimed common law marriage Johnston said the suit was used in political attacks and her brother Carter Putman urged dismissal of the companion case The judge withheld ruling on the paternity suit to allow more study while noting the divorce petition was dismissed with prejudice none of which prevents Johnston from filing anew if she chooses stating Folsom may be the father of her two year old son James Douglas
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Cullman
Ala
UPI
James E. Folsom
Alabama
James H. Crosus
Christine Putman Johnston
Folsom
Government continues to seek rail wage settlement
The White House presses for a solution as rail labor talks resume with Presidential Assistant John R. Steelman, union leaders, and railroad negotiators. Royall testified he holds ultimate authority to set wages under Truman’s May seizure, while steel industry wage talks with CIO workers complicate decisions amid coal shortages and mine strikes.
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White House
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Golsbrough
Royall
Goldsborough
Truman
Miners Face Uncertain Return After Sale Pact Hint
A union governed newspaper hints at a broad miner withdrawal from steel owned mines if the captive pits are not signed to the new coal agreement. About 20,090 to 40,020 workers are referenced as potentially not returning under the terms described.
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Lewis’ Union
Treasury Balance Reported At Local Institution
The note states there is currently $384 in the treasury for the local institution, with funds allocated to cover examination and medical treatment costs as part of ongoing financial management.
Nine Races Planned For Memorial Day Event Attracts Entries
Plans call for nine races with more than 50 entries, matching Memorial Day lines except for inboards by Harold and Shields of Fairmont. A development corporation adds a special race for stock boards under Tour horsepower. Officials to be announced tomorrow. Grafton Volunteer Fire Department will stage the fireworks display, purchasing over $100 in gear for the event.
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Archdeacon’s
Harold and Shields
Fairmont
Development Corporation
Grafton Volunteer Fire Department
Convicts Recaptured After Bread Run Near Webster
A group of four prisoners escaped from a county road camp and hid in the hills before being recaptured. One inmate had visited a Webster area store to buy bread and food, then returned to his companions unseen. The men had spent the escape period in the county hills, with authorities noting they worked at a stone quarry on Riverside Drive. The story mentions local moss deposits in damp caves and their role in limestone formation.
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Webster
Tarrison
Riverside Drive
Stone Ram
Doctor Revives Woman During Appendectomy in Chicago
Dr Max Thorek performed three incisions to restart Julia Bri’s heart after it stopped during anesthesia for an appendectomy. A feeble beat returned within seconds and the operation continued. The patient is doing nicely.
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Julia Bri
Chicago
Max Thorek
International
Convicts From 1947 Logan Kanawha Mingo Counties
The convicts listed include Herman Kirk 27 from Logan county jailed 1947 for breaking and entering. Kenneth C Hager 31 from Logan county 1947 for forgery. Herchel Morton Tinson 24 from Kanawha county 1947 for theft of an automobile. Wilbert Hayden Jones 20 from Mingo county 1947 for grand larceny.
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Coads
Herman Kirk
Logan County
Kenneth C. Hager
Herchel Morton Tinson
Kanawha County
Wilbert Hayden Jones
Mingo County
Democrats Push Truman Opponents In Nation and State
The report outlines Democratic activity as the Philadelphia convention nears with petitions backing Truman as world peace leader and opposing tyranny. It notes Georgia's Russell for VP, a Douglas for President push in New York, and mixed views on Congress reconvening.
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Georgia
Richard B. Russell
New York
Supreme Court
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
Paul Fitzpatrick
Truman
Douglas
Maurice P. Davidson
New York City
Justice Douglas
Washington
Congress
McGrath
Rhode Island
Democratic National Committee
Philadelphia
Actress Jane Wy-man ends eight year marriage to Ronald Reagan
Actress Jane Wy-man seeks divorce from Ronald Reagan after eight years of marriage. She accuses the president of the Screen Guild of inflicting grievous mental suffering through politics and ignoring her beliefs. The case involves their two children and unfolds amid Hollywood tension.
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Ronald Reagan
Jane
Wyman
Lee “Ange
Illywood
Screen Guild
Sony
International
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