Old 12 fire truck to be sold by city in bid sale
Historic Thomasville unit known as Old 12, a 1916 Type 12 American LaFrance pumper, is up for sale at the city manager’s office on July 6 after 32 years of service and retirement in 1948. Retired driver Oscar Davis Sr. recalls its heyday and placement among newer engines.
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Oscar Davis Sr
Thomasville
la France
Davis
Old Boston Road
Dell Alday
Jack Dunlap
Oscar Davis
Joe McHale
Harry Clinton
Porter
Duncan Tire Co
Smith Ave
Thompson Foundry
Lee and
Stephen Streets
McClellan
Johnson Lumber Co
Old 12 lifeline of Rome fire dept up for bid
Police and bloodhounds search northern Floyd County for William Upchurch who escaped in a county dump truck. Fire crews recall the aging pumper nicknamed Old 12 used on major fires and floods and now awaiting disposal with a bid date set for July 6 in the city manager's office.
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Rome, Ga
Floyd County
Public Works Crew
William Upchurch
Cedartown
Upchurch
Roosting on Kitchen Pigeons Overrun Atlanta Motel
An Atlanta motel operator, Mrs. Margareta Gamma, reports six homing pigeons roosting in her kitchen as the flock grows. She sought help from officials and agencies with little success before contacting the Atlanta Journal. Some birds bear leg tags, including a green tagged bird numbered 11.
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Atlanta
Margareta Gamma
Fish and Game Department
Bill Wilson
Atlanta Journal
Illinois
Summer prompts steady industrial output despite June doubts
US industry shows high output into mid May with June prospects strong. Steel mills slip slightly while autos remain near records and durable goods orders stay solid. Soft goods expect gains as tax cuts ripple through activity and planners watch for summer momentum.
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