Pacific airlift reshapes civilian airline service in Korea war
The Korean war begins to bite into civilian air travel as Pacific airlift expands. Cargo moves surge while schedules shift, with 65 four engine planes assigned by carriers and total fleet growing from 21 four engines in 1941 to over 400 then, 1,347 total planes, as Pan American Northwest and United lead operations.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Korea
Michigan Beet
U. S
trans-Pacific
Pan American
Northwest
United
Military Air Transport Service
Pacific
Seaboard and Western
Atlantic
Jury panel dispute over indictment in Owen case continues
Ed Mack reports the trial court overruled a motion to quash the indictment and debated the grand jury process. The state claimed the March panel was discharged and minutes omitted this, while defense and state officials testified. Owen is charged with shooting at a crossing store on May 7.
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March
Owen
H Im
Ernest Shelton
George Byars
Trey
Help Wanted Ad Receives Local Attention in Decatur
A fragmented help wanted notice seeks a male doll bookkeeper not subject to draft. It requests responses to Box 1601 in Decatur for appointment and further instructions. The ad includes an unclear contact line and references Mrs Homer Tad hineen with a phone number 2705.
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Decatur
Market Prices from Decatur Markets Farm
Cotton middling 36c strict low 34c. Cottonseed per ton 45.00. Broilers 25c delivered. Hens heavy 18c. Hatching eggs 80c per dot. New crop yellow corn ear 1.39 shelled 1.45. New crop white corn ear 1.94 shelled 2.00. Corn basis 16% moisture No 2 wheat onion free 2.15. No 2 oats onion free 69c. Other grains basis 13 42 percent moisture.
Market Dips After Morning Stability On Wall Street
Wall Street trades slow as leaders slip into negative after early gains. DuPont rises over a dollar briefly amid hydrogen bomb development talk while Allied Chemical climbs seven dollars before trimming gains. Losers include U S Steel, General Motors, Chrysler, Radio Corp, Kodak, and others.
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New York
DuPont
Allied Chemical
New Allied Chemical
U.S. Steel
Republic Steel
General Motors
Chrysler
U. S. Rubber
Montgomery Ward
Douglas Aircraft
Consolidated Vultee
Schenley
Radio Corp
Zenith
American Telephone
Consolidated Edison
American Cyanamid
Eastman
Kodak
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central, Southern Pacific
Sinclair Oil
U. S. Gypsum
Markets at a Glance Stocks and commodities update
Stocks declined softly in a slower afternoon session while bonds rose gradually. Cotton eased on hedges and profit taking. wheat held firm in tight trade. corn and oats stayed firm amid cool Midwestern weather. Hogs were mostly steady to 25 cents higher topping at 24.35. cattle showed uneven strength with 75 cents lower at times.
U N Faces clash over Korean crisis at council
The Russian deputy foreign minister denounced the Korean action while U S Delegate Warren R Austin urged a U N resolution to curb the Korean conflict. Malik sought to seat the Chinese Nationalist and push a peaceful settlement as Western powers objected. Rau of India argued procedural rules should not block U N future and threatened to vote with Russia.
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U. S
Warren R. Austin
Malik
T. F. Tsiang
Korea
Austin
Britain
France
India
Rau
U. N
U.N
Russia
Tragedy On Morgan County Road Involving Four Men
Webb Hopper dies after being found near a truck linked to Levies Livingston in Morgan County. Witnesses report Ira Latham and James Hopper riding in a cab seat and tractor area before the trio fled the secluded wooded road. A merchant saw the parked truck later, and Hopper’s death is linked to a Monday 5:30 p.m. discovery with funeral services to follow in Arab.
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Livingston
Webb Hopper
Ira’ Latham
James Hopper
Latham
Hopper
Kirkpatrick
Morgan County
James
H. W. Cantrell
J. Sanders
Grant
Puneral
Pruitt Brown Service
Mus
James Webb Hopper
Eva
Hubert Livingston
Gate Baker
Falkville
Royen
Gadsden
Leidon Brown
Birmingham
Dean
Mrs. Duncan Called Home After Long Illness
Mrs. Minnie Duncan 77 died at home on Hartselle 4. Funeral services by Rev. Lennie Smallwood and Rev. Dewey Crow at Lebanon church at 2:30 PM, with burial in Herring Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. she leaves husband Jim Duncan, three daughters, three sons, two sisters, one brother, and large numbers of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was longtime Lebanon Baptist Church member.
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Minnie Duncan
Hartselle
Lennie Smallwood
Dewey Crow
Lebanon Church
Herring Cemetery
Peck
Homer Lawrence
Percy Anders
Robert Anders
Brasher Lawrence
Sam Anders
Woodrow Anders
Lou Quattlebaum
Sam Knox
Homer Reynolds
Perry Duncan
Vinemont
Walter Duncan
Aubrey Lawrence
Tom Lawrence
Danville
Hilliard Anders
Duncan Long
The
Lebanon Baptist Church
Legislature Prepares for Floor Fight on Reapportionment Bills
Tests showed the House set to convene at 2 P M CST with the Senate an hour later. Rep Walter Givhan of Dallas county gave written notice to appeal to the floor to push a rules committee meeting. Three reapportionment bills had their second reading after a favorable report from the house constitution and elections committee.
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House
Senate
Walter Givhan
Dallas County
Givhan
Rules Committee
House Constitution and Elections Committee
Alabama Senate seeks advisory ruling on Wilcox Taft Hartley law
The Alabama senate asked the state supreme court for an advisory opinion on the Wilcox county Taft Hartley style law. Attorney General A A Carmichael ruled it unconstitutional for delegating powers to the circuit judge and giving original jurisdiction to the supreme court. The measure by Senator Bruce Henderson mirrors the national act, though Wilcox has little industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Senate
State Supreme Court
Wilcox County
Atty
A. A. Carmichael
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Senate
Bruce Henderson
Adams Authors Bill Reapportionment Clash In State House
Rep Larry Dumas of Jefferson introduces a two author bill to reapportion the house by population. The house debates adjournment as the senate moves toward adjournment without lower house consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Dumas
Jefferson
Senate
President proposes tax hikes to fund postwar priorities
President Truman envisions higher taxes raising six to eight billion dollars next year due to stronger national income. Proposals include higher individual rates and sharpened corporation levies beginning in late 1950, with a push for an excess profits tax and pay as you go financing for defense.
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Congress
George
O’mahoney
Wyo
House-Senate Economic Committee
Rep. Mills
D-Ark
Capitol
Truman
Dae
Weather Update Temp Fluctuations From Morning 78 To 92
The noon temperature reached 78 degrees with 84 at 8 AM and 89 at 11 AM. A mid morning shower cooled readings. Tuesday’s maximum hit 92 at 2 PM and the U S weather observer logged a Tuesday minimum of 72.
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TVA
U. S
Weather Observer
Leathernecks Prepare for Korean Landing
Marines in green fatigues crowd ship decks for first glimpse of the land where they will fight. They project confidence in their weapons, praising the BAR and recalling World War II veterans among them. An advance party and port pilots supported the arrival of the heavily armed unit for a landing about 40 miles from the Korean battlefront.
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Mye
Hubert Moore
Charleston
W. Va
Phelibert Tant
Temple
Tex
Pfe
Jack T. Starewall
China Grove
N. C
Cpl
Harbert Potter
Flemington
Arnold Hostetter
Oceanside
Calif
Hostetter
Saipan
John Strength
Marshall
Leatherneck
United States
Korean Battlefront
Korea
Two Negroes Held After Auto Chase On Danville Road
Morgan county jail hosts Buber Bryant aged 43 and Moses Coleman aged 29 on transporting charges after a four mile pursuit on Danville Road near Decatur to Austinville. C B Humphrey and Sgt W B Little made the arrest. Sheriff Humphrey said the early model Pontiac will be confiscated and that the car contained seven gallons of whiskey.
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Morgan County
Yanks Face Guerrilla War Tactics In Korea
In Korea, American troops must confront a guerrilla war where refugees mingle with hostile fighters. Civilians in combat zones risk being mistaken as enemies as supporters note the danger of spies and snipers. Sgt James Haskins of La Mesa, California reflects on the grim need for vigilance.
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James Haskins
la Mesa
Calif
Decatur Woman Edna Hugus Dies After Hodgkins Battle
Mrs Edna Pauline Hugus born Pauline Blankenship died at Decatur General Hospital about 2 40 AM after a long fight with Hodgkins disease. Neighbors and civic groups donated blood and the National Guard gave ten pints to aid her illness. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at her parents home 610 Fourth Avenue West burial in city cemetery. Survivors include husband daughter Carol parents and a sister in California.
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Decatur
Edna Pauline Hugus
Pauline Blankenship
Decatur General Hospital
DAV Blood Donors’ Club
National Guard
Hugus
A. O. Blankenship
Fourth Avenue West
W. F. Johnson
Southside Baptist Church
City Cemetery
Brown
Carol
Paul Crumley
California
Central Baptist Church
Raymond Britain
Oscar Napps
Ray Barrett
Garnett Dement
Billy Comerford
Carleton Kelley
Burning Of Auto On Highway Probed Near Hartselle
Hartselle police investigated a vehicle fire north of the city. A 1939 Dodge owned by oe Martin was found burning on the highway. No injuries or further details were immediately released.
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Hartselle
Martin
Hills Hold Off Red Pressure as Marines Arrive in Korea Battle
Hill positions described as good for defense as Red pressure mounts on multiple fronts. Near Hwanggan and Yongdok fighting continues with U S Marines landing to bolster the front. Americans seize Sangmun and Wonbung while facing Red tanks and heavy casualties as MacArthur calls the battle most critical of the war.
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Hwanggan
Kumchon
Yongdok
O. H. P. King
Associated Press
Chinju
Sochan
U. S
Sangmun
King
Wonbung
Chungam
Pusan
John Church
Church
Battle Painted in Blood and Fire Over Korean Front
A dramatic frontline report describes a green valley battle as American and South Korean troops withdraw under heavy artillery and air strikes. Kumchon falls to the Reds while US and Republic forces fight to hold a defensive arc from Kumchon to Chinju with stiff resistance and civilian casualties evident among returning vehicles.
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Naktong
Kum River
Taejon
Kumchon
Chinju
Korea
United Nations
Pusan
Red
Red Cross
Allied Forces Hit Mokpo And Yasu Supply Bases
British and South Korean ships destroyed warehouses at Mokpo while U S destroyers aided smaller South Korean craft at Yasu. Reds used sampans to shore supplies ashore at both ports as they pushed along a wide frontline toward Kumchon and Taegu.
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Mokpo
Yasu
U. S
Taegu
Pusan
North Korea
Kumchon
First Cavalry
MacArthur
Jitney Service Debuts in Mobile With First Run
New locally licensed jitney buses began service in Mobile on August 2 as they launched their first major shift for workers.
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Jitney
Busy Mobile
Ala
Two Morgan Men Are Held for Burglary Warrants
Two Morgan County men J D Ellerd and Dallas Ellerd were held in Marshall County by Sheriff Charley M. Grant and Deputy Garland Nuby on six burglary warrants from Marshall Etowah and Blount counties. They were captured amid a probe into the death of James Hopper after officers spotted them in Hulaco. Investigations tie them to a $5000 cigarette theft from an Albertville business last week.
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Morgan County
Marshall County
Charley M. Grant
J.D
Dallas Ellerd
Hulago
C Y
Grant
Morgan
Garland Nuby
James Hopper
Hulaco
Marshall
Etowah
Blount
Albertville
Senate still considers third bill on price and wage controls
Lawmakers debate three measures giving the President optional powers to curb credit and freeze wages or prices with no rationing. Meanwhile Army announces National Guard units called to active duty: four divisions, two combat teams identified.
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Rep. Dean
D-N.c
Congress
Washington
Army
National Guard
28Th
Pennsylvania
40Th
California
43Rd
Conn
Vermont
Rhode Island
45Th
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Tenn
Rent Control Looms In Washington As Truman Weighs Powers
President Truman is reported to consider asking Congress for blanket rent control powers where conditions warrant. Housing Expediter Tighe Woods has submitted recommendations for extending ceilings to new defense areas if needed and freezing controls in areas already under the federal program. A unnamed official says the plan could erase local authority to lift federal ceilings.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Tighe Woods
White House
Woods
Senate pushes Truman tax boost as defense spending fights rise
The senate finance committee opened hearings on a new five billion dollar tax increase backed by Chairman George. More than thirty senators favor shifting nondefense funds to counter communism. Bridges opposes U S use of Spanish bases and a Spain loan was approved. Foreign arms aid reports show about 200000 tons delivered with expectations to rise. The administration weighs shifting arms to Chiang Kai Shek on Formosa.
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Senate Finance Committee
Truman
George
Dga
Bridges
R-N.h
Spain
U. S
Europe
Senate
Chiang Kai Shek
Formosa
Truman Carlson Beats Colmery For Senate Nomination
Truman Carlson defeated Harry W. Colmery former national commander of the American Legion for the senate candidacy Colmery also backed by the London forces In Kansas Paul Aiken former assistant postmaster general led over Carl C Rice national committeeman in the democratic race for state party control Kenneth T Anderson appeared to win the democratic nomination for governor over John A Pototek Six republican representatives in the state held leads West Virginia Rush D Holt the democratic senator turned republican won the nomination for the third district house seat.
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West Virginia
Rush D. Holt
William H. Connor Dies In Florence
Funeral services for William Henry Connor 72 will be held Thursday at 10 am at his home 521 Seminary Street Florence Dr W W Hollingsworth will conduct the rites Interment will follow in Florence city cemetery Brown Service directing Connor was a Florence insurance salesman and real estate agent He died at his home Tuesday about 12 20 pm after a ten month illness Surviving are his widow a sister and nieces and nephews Pallbearers will be Edward A Meet A Fred Bittened Phillip Fredtters Ralph Penland
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William Henry Connor
Seminary Street
Florence
Ww. Hollingsworth
Florence City
Brown
Connor
Edward A. Meet
Fred Bitten
Phillip Fredtters
Ralph Penland
Birmingham records wettest July in 34 years
Eighteen days of rain in July left Birmingham with a total of 13.70 inches, 6.53 inches above normal, marking the wettest July in 34 years.
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Birmingham
Ala
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