Mount Carmel: A secluded Davidian center in Waco
A dramatic profile of Mount Carmel, the Davidian Seventh Day Adventist world headquarters near Lake Waco. Victor Houteff leads a self contained community of 90 chosen from across the United States with farms, orchards, dairy, and a sprawling stone complex, devoted to religion over profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Lake Waco
Mount Carmel
Bulgaria
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Davidian Seventh Day Adventists
Victor Houteff
Houteff
Illinois
Seventh Day Adventists
Los Angeles
United States
How Buchanan Built a Town Through Enterprise
The Georgia town of Buchanan faced decline until Hardy McCalman and David Eaves organized a stock drive and bank loan to attract Cluett Peabody. A factory opened in 1947 with payroll over 300000, spurring population growth, new services, and civic projects. The manufacturer credits Buchanan with showing American enterprise at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Georgia
Hardy McCalman
David Eaves
Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc
Salmon Shrinkage Spurs Study Of Pacific Salmon Life
Seattle reporters note that scientists led by Dr. William F. Thompson of the University of Washington will study male and female salmon behavior in Alaska's Southeastern Kodiak Island and Bristol Bay. The aim is to stabilize yields as runs have diminished in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
North Pacific
Kodiak Island
Bristol Bay
Alaska
Yesteryear
William F. Thompson
University of Washington
Fisheries Research Institute
Twelve States Ban Marrying Your Mother-in-Law and More
The piece surveys U.S. marriage and divorce laws, noting twelve states ban marrying a mother-in-law and many limit grounds for divorce. It highlights the 1948 Supreme Court decision on recognizing out-of-state divorces, and lists varied state rules on grounds for divorce, common law marriages, and prohibitions on marriage within families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
South Carolina
Kentucky
Richard V. Mackay
Blue Grass
Louisiana
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Washington
Missouri
Wyoming
Nevada
Idaho
Massachusetts
West Virginia
Mackay
Delaware
Indiana
Maine
Can Black Draught Help That Headachy Feeling
A vintage ad touts Black Draught as a friendly laxative that may relieve headaches and fatigue when caused by constipation. It claims prompt action, low cost per dose, and a four generation sales history, urging readers to get a package today.
Father escorts war dead son to grave beside mother
In Atlanta the Army allowed a father Dr M M Thompson of Logan New Mexico to escort his son Glenn T Thompson’s remains home for burial in Mount Lebanon Louisiana beside his wife and mother. Officials said this was the first time a father requested the escort. Glenn Thompson was killed April 1 1945 in Germany.
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Atlanta
M. M. Thompson
Logan
N. M
Glenn T. Thompson
Mount Lebanon
Glenn
Young Thompson
Germany
Grain Council Proposes Survey on Hundredweight Trading
Directors of the National Grain Trade Council authorize a survey on whether selling and buying crops by the hundred weight should replace the bushel. The move seeks to determine advisability and potential impact on markets and pricing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Grain Trades Council
Divorce notice and citation in Grayson County Texas
The court issues a citation directing Clifton Atterbury to appear by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance for Frances Arterbury's divorce petition filed May 22 1948. Case No 56507 in Grayson County District Court cites cruel treatment as grounds and names S V Earnest as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Grayson
State of
Texas
J. L. Perkins
Waddill
Tioga
Tioga Independent School District
J. L. Perkins, Et al
District Court of
Grayson County
15Th Judicial District
District Court
Sherman
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Clifton Atterbury
Court House
Frances Arterbury
Clifton Arterbury
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Woodrow Elrod
Commerce
Southland Life Insurance Co
Dallas
Babelone
Babcock Auto Store
W. E. Stanford
U.S. Enterprise’ Story
Jones
Whitewright Lumber Co
Chile
Res
Xas
The
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
B.E Goodrich
Blanton Home & Auto Supply
Goodrich
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