Richmond County Prison Guard Fired for Hitting Convict
Atlanta reports a Richmond County prison guard named Horace A. Wingard admitted striking a young prisoner with a small stick for not working and for trying to stop others. State corrections director C. A. Williams recommended firing him. The director said he did not know it was against Georgia law to hit a prisoner. The report also stated Ike Crawford, a Richmond County inmate, died from a liver ailment and Warden Davis Turner was not to blame.
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Atlanta
Richmond County
State Corrections
C. A. Williams
Williams
Horace A. Wingard
Wingard
Ike Crawford
Davis
Turner
Laurens Reopens Registration to Qualified Negro Voters
Laurens County reopens registration to qualified negro voters though many claimed to be purged. Tax Collector T C Keen reported no registrations on reopening day while few white college students registered. A federal suit seeks damages over alleged disfranchisement naming Baldwin Camp Lovett. Keen urged eligible voters to reappear for re registration.
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Dublin
Laurens County
T. C. Keen
Atlanta Journal
E. S. Paldwin
Board of Registrars
Wren
Superior Court
R. Earl Camp
Hershel Lovett
Keen
Removing mud from shoes and leather care tips
Mud should be removed promptly to avoid staining leather. Scrape off moist mud and wipe the leather with a soft cloth. Allow shoes to dry slowly and repolish to restore their appearance.
House debates draft amid procedural speed and aims to finish
Washington observers note the House will pass the draft soon with limited speechmaking. The piece describes the campaign to read both sides, the ritual of praise or opposition, and the cost of speeches mailed to voters while emphasizing amendments as the real battleground shaping the bill.
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Washington
House
Congress
Dewey Short
Missouri
Short
Congressional Record
Truman Eyes Possible Meeting With Stalin Recalled
White House foreign affairs analysis weighs the idea of a Truman Stalin meeting in Washington. It notes Potsdam fallout, Soviet stance, and potential election year factors. The piece cites Potsdam, Farley remarks, and Republican support for bipartisan policy while pondering how a summit could affect war risk and public opinion.
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Jams
WHITE
Dewitt Mackenzie
Tmairs
Joe Stalin
Joe
Potsdam
Truman
Stalin
Washington
Mahomet
Triman
Mr. Stalin
Politburo
Moscow
Seed Certification Prospects For Georgia Crops This Season
Seed from over 4000 acres of Georgia grown wheat oats barley crimson clover and Kentucky 31 Fescue may be certified this season according to estimates of the Georgia Crop Improvement Association.
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Kentucky
Georgia Crop Improvement Association
Breakfast habits linked to child nourishment levels
Reading indicates children who skip or minimize breakfast risk under nourishment as other meals fail to meet energy needs. Skimpy meals can harm appetite and cause weight changes or irritability.
Baby Guiest Winner at Ochlochnee Church Contest
Wally Cooper, two, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Cooper of Ochlochnee, won the baby contest sponsored by Rosebel Mills Sunday School Class of the First Methodist Church. Wally has red hair and a noticeable personality.
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Wally Cooper
Ralph Cooper
Ochlochnee
Rosebel Mills
First Methodist Church of
Wally
What Lewis does will bear on auto production
Atlanta June 16 AP Wilson says what Tohn Lewis and the coal industry do between now and July will affect how many new cars buyers get this year. He estimates about 10 percent more cars and trucks may be produced if a sound coal settlement is reached. otherwise the auto and other industries could be crippled. Graham bread named after Sylvester Graham, a reform lecturer who urged bread from unbolted wheat.
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Atlanta
Tohn Lewis
General Motors
Charles E. Wilson
Wilson
Mangrum Favorite in Chicago Victory Open Lead Race
Chicago June 16 AP Mangrum remains top favorite in the $15,000 Chicago Victory. If he wins, he would regain the money earning lead from Ben Hogan and push season totals near $18,000. Hogan plans Hollywood release rather than Chicago defense, leaving Demaret, Bobby Locke, and Skip Alexander pursuing behind.
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Chicago
Mangrum
Gow
Ben’ ‘Hosgan
Lothian Country
Ben
Ben 4A
Hollywood
A Meriin
Jimmy Demaretth
Bobby One
Skip Alexander
Ton, N. C
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William Turner
John Wallace
Coweta County Court House
Newnan
Henry Mobley
Herring Sivell
Tom Strickland
E. J. Hancock
State Revenue
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Laurens
Ballard
MING
NEW Ballard
Peas
Ballard Roops
New
Ballard Devil’s Food
Balllard
United States
Standard Finance
Madison
State Department
Boas
Berkeley
America
Aimferton
Carroll Reece
Trumain
Russia
James A. Farley
Farley
Henry Wallace
Baby Guiiest
Lewis
Graham
Sylvester Graham
Lloyd Mangrum
Cmitago
A&e
Thomasville Aviation’ Enterprises
Luscottbe
Silvaire
Thomasville
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