Arnall predicts rising prices and possible special session
OPS head Arnall warns of constant and steady price rises in coming months and says a special session of Congress may be needed to curb inflation. He hints at resignation today amid talk of stabilizing prices and blames steel and metal ceiling boosts for the trend.
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OPS
Arnall
Washington
Ellis Arnall
Congress
Truman
Georgia
Arnal
John R. Steelman
Stevenson - Sparkman
Ike's Continued from Page 1 With Precincts Reporting
With 1500 of 2850 precincts in, Ryan trailed Hall by about 4000 votes. In Michigan Democrats Gov. G Mennen Williams faced no opposition, Sen Blair Moody led Louis C Schwinger. Republican contests were tighter with Fred M Alger Jr winning about half the votes and a 60000 plurality for Alger in the governor race while Charles E Potter led for the GOP Senate nomination by about 84000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Hall
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Soap Fortune
Blair Moody
Louis C. Schwinger
Fred M. Alger Jr
Charles E. Potter
Florence Meets Huntsville In One-Loss Final Showdown
Florence the defending champion faces Huntsville in the Little League District One final at Florence. The winner advances to the state tournament in Auburn August 13-14. Florence beat Gadsden 8-3 to reach the final while Huntsville defeated Piedmont 10-4. Bubba Russell homered for Florence and Billy Palmer homered for Gadsden as Bobby Higgins earned the win.
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Florence
Huntsville
Little Legion
Auburn
Gadsden
Piedmont
Bubba Russell
Billy Palmer
Bobby Higgins
Higgins
Russell
Cohlelly
Smith
White
Simmons
Governor Offers Federal Aid to Northern Alabama Emergency
The governor reports arriving in the Valley and warns yields will be well below normal with cotton at about half, corn one third, and hay under ten percent. He plans talks with Tennessee and Georgia officials on hog movements and will coordinate with his office and Governor Persons to aid in the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Nashville
Tennessee
Atlanta
Alabama
Disaster aid sought as rain too late for drought hit Alabama
Federal relief efforts faced a hurdle as Public Law 875 funds require state backing, with Alabama lacking sufficient funds. Gov. Gordon Persons and officials urged aid from agencies and private banks while weather delivered showers that helped some counties but caused damage from lightning and floods in Andalusia.
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Montgomery
William M. McQueen
Alabama
McQueen
Vernon Merritt
Gordon Persons
Persons
Panama City
Fla
Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Jack Owen
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Evergreen
Huntsville
Dothan
Selma
Anniston
Birmingham 7
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
Covington County
Andalusia
Barbara Hutton Set for Honolulu Wedding to Pleydell-Bouverie
Barbara Hutton the Woolworth heiress travels to Honolulu where the San Francisco Examiner says she will marry British-born socialite David Pleydell-Bouverie. Reported group blocked by Pan American staff at the airport. Hutton has been married four times to Serge Mdivani Count Haugwitz-Reventlow Cary Grant and Igor Troubetskoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Barbara Hutton
Woolworth
Honolulu
San Francisco Examiner
David Pleydell-Bouverie
Examiner
Barbara
Pleydell-Bouverie
Pan American
Miss Hutton
Serge Mdivani
Count Haugwitz- Reventlow
Cary Grant
Igor Troubetskoy
Australian rector voices wedding decor dislikes
Arch deacon W. E. Twigg of Griffith New South Wales says he prefers weddings without confetti or ballads. He believes confetti creates extra work and songs detract from solemnity while flower girls appear wild and upset the bride.
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Sydney
Australia
W. E. Twigg
Griffith
New South Wales
Jupiter Volume Compared to Earth
The article states that Jupiter's volume is about 1300 times that of Earth, highlighting the giant planet's immense size relative to our world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter
Earth
Building Permit Issued for North Street Frame House
The city clerk's office issued a permit yesterday for a $3,000 four room frame house at 1615 North Street SE to M F Hutchinson. Dr T J Chitwood will lead prayer at Central Methodist tonight at 7 30 with choir at 8 15. The McMasters and McConnell families return from Hammond Indiana and Chicago. T J Morris Cora Morris and W A Thompson Austinville called to Veterans Hospital Columbia SC for Herman Morris illness.
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North Street
M. F. Hutchinson
T. J. Chitwood
Central Methodist Church
Cora Morris
W. A. Thompson
Austinville
Veteran's Hospital
Columbia
S.C
Herman Morris
Editor Dropped From TV Show Over Communist Ties
James A. Wechsler of the New York Post says Grand Union Co. dropped him from the Dumont network program Starring the Editors due to a past Young Communist League affiliation in the 1930s. Badger Browning and Hersey agency declined comment. sponsor press reportedly influenced the decision.
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New York
James A. Wechsler
New York Post
Grand Union Co
Wechsler
Young Communist League
Grand Union
Badger, Browning and Hersey
Comemat
Dumont
New York Journal American
Columbia University
Journal American
Government Adds 112 999 Civilian Workers In Year
The Senate House committee reports that by June 30 the civilian payroll grew by 112 999 to 2 596 690 workers. Most of the rise occurred in military establishment payrolls and non essential federal expenditures were scrutinized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uncle Sam
Senate House Committee On
11 Month Old Drowns In Bathtub After Drain Stopped
In Houston Mrs Frank Guzjardo bathed her 11 month old son then left him briefly to play. His sister Mary aged 2 turned on the faucet and played in the water with tissue paper, stopping the drain and causing the tub to overflow. The mother found Frank Jr submerged and lifeless. a justice of the peace ruled the death an accidental drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Frank Guzjardo
Mary
Frank, Jr
Justice of Peace
Shreveport Journal Endorses Eisenhower First Time
The Shreveport Journal front page editorial endorses Gen Dwight D Eisenhower for president, the paper's first Republican candidate support in 57 years. It notes a shift from its historic Democratic leanings and previous 1948 States Rights party backing.
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Shreveport
Shreveport Journal
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Journal
States’ Rights Party
Carat Word Origin Traced to Carob Bean
The term carat for jewel weight is traced to the carob bean, a small oriental seed used as a standard. The origin ties the unit to the weight of carob beans and their historical use in balance scales for gemstones.
Rhee Leads in First Direct South Korea Presidential Vote
In Pusan Syngman Rhee led with a 21 2 to 1 margin among early returns from half the polling places in the first direct presidential election in South Korea. Official turnout reached about seven million of eight million eligible voters with results to be announced August 13. Observers noted an orderly vote but reported police pressure on voters.
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Pusan
Korea
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
Rhee
Charlie Hall Dies At Athens
Athens businessman Charlie J. Hall 51 died of a heart attack at home. Final rites set for 2 P M at Athens First Christian Church with Dr. Robert N. Simpson officiating. Interment in Athens City Cemetery. Survivors include widow Edethyne, son Daniel, parents W. B. and Mrs. Hall, Athens, brother Claude L. Hall, Athens, sisters Mrs. Henry D. Baldridge Memphis and Mrs. E G Wagenfuhr Melvern Ark. Hall owned Hall-Record Co and belonged to Athens First Christian Church American Legion and other groups. Pallbearers named with honorary pallbearers listed.
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Athens
Charlie J. Hall
Athens First
Claude L. Hall
Henry D. Baldridge
Memphis
E. G. Wagenfuhr
Melvern
Ark
Hall
Hall-Record Company
Athens—First Christian Church
American Legion
Society of American Military Engineers
Plumbers Union
W. C. Chambers
Albert Owens
Fred Black
Johnny McDonald
Milton Witty
Leonard Moyers
Ed Hanna
Price Hanna
Mack Hanna
R. W. Liggett
Theo Miller
Henry Perry
W. C. Miller
J. Belue
Henry Neal
Polar pressures test Eisenhower stance on civil rights
The editorial notes officeholders seeking re election pressure Eisenhower to leave civil rights to states while GOP moderates fear backing FEPC could hurt in the South. It suggests both candidates may soon redefine their positions amid conflicting pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
South
Ex Seminary Head to Speak at Central Baptist Tonight
Dr. Gilbert Guffin former pastor of First Baptist Jasper and ex director of Howard College Christian Extension will address prayer services at Central Baptist Church at 7 30 p m The public is invited to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Eastern Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
Gilbert Guffin
Central Baptist Church
Guffin
First Baptist Church
Jasper
Christian Extension Department
Howard College
Eastern Seminary
All Disabled Veterans Invited To DAV Meet
All disabled veterans in the valley area are urged to attend the D A V Chapter 11 meeting at the new home on Railroad and Cherry Street. The open meeting at 7 30 P M will discuss benefits for Korean War and WWI II veterans. Cmdr Butler P A Hine says broad support is needed for new services.
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Valley Area
D.A.V
Railroad and
Cherry Street
Cmdr
Butler P. A. Hine
Walter Johnson Sets MLB Mark With 113 Shutouts
Walter Johnson pitched for the Washington Senators for 21 years and held the major league record for most shutouts with 113, a feat celebrated in the history of baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Ministers Talk Military Staff For ANZUS Pact
In Honolulu Australia New Zealand and the United States ministers discussed forming a military staff for the ANZUS mutual defense pact. The closed session considered relations with other Pacific nations and regional groups. Talks under Secretary of State Acheson and ministers Casey and Webb lasted hours with no announced details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Australia
New Zealand
U. S
Pacific
U.S
Dean Acheson
Richard G. Casey
T Clifton Webb
Republican States Rights Rally Near Opelika
The Republican state chairman and the 1950 campaign chairman for the States Rights Democrats will speak at a pro Eisenhower rally near Opelika tonight. Speakers include Claude O Vardaman of Birmingham and Tom Abernethy editor of the Talladega Daily Home. Abernethy recently resigned from the State Democratic Executive committee and endorses Eisenhower.
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Opelika
Claude ‘O. Vardaman
Birmingham
Tom Abernethy
Talladega Daily Home
Abernethy
Democratic Executive Committee
Dwight D. Eisenhower
O. P. Lee
Lee
Alabama Public Service Commission
Florence Loses In Pony League Southern Series
San Antonio pitcher Joe Horlen held Florence to a one hitter and struck out 16 as San Antonio won 2-0 in the opening game of the Pony League Southern championship series. Dudley Gourley hit a homer for the Texans and Horlen went the distance with strong control.
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Florence
Joe Horlen
San Antonio
Washington
Dudley Gourley
Horlen
Bonagli
L. Jackson
G. Jackson
Green
Wrecks Yesterday Down From Year Ago
Montgomery report shows yesterday had 19 accidents 17 injuries three deaths and 8425 dollars property damage. one fatality was a delayed death from a July two incident another from an August four incident. A year ago 37 accidents 25 injured one death and 11925 dollars property damage.
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Montgomery
Civil Non Jury Docket in Morgan County Court
Morgan county court convenes for civil non jury cases with Judge W H Long presiding. Several cases were continued for later settlement and three jury trials resulted in judgments for plaintiffs including Harrison vs Moore and Standard Oil vs Sims. Monday August 18 set for a full week of non jury criminal court.
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Morgan County Court
W. H., Long
Lois H. Grady
Virgil Cramer
First National Bank
B. F. Chenault
Maxie Smith Downs
Isaac Daniel Downs
Sarah Davis
Fred Graves
Nina Nichols
Clarence Thomas
Casper L. Woods
Alton Garnett
Carnation Milk Company
Wolverine Tube Employes Credit’ Union
John S. Shelton
Morgan County National Bank
E. J. Lott
R. E. Moses
Nebraska Consolidated Mills
R. E
R. E. Moses Vs. Home Oil Mill, Damages; C. Bert Childs
J.H. Walters
Andrew Jackson McCay
Charles H. Fite
State National Bank
A.C. Livingston
Robert B. Harrison
James Fletcher Moore
Harrison
Standard Oil Company
Austin Sims
R. T. Agnew
E. C.patton
Agnew
Wolverine ‘Tube Employees’ Credit Union
Earl R. Legg
Federal aid urged to speed drought relief for farmers
Farmers and FHA directors from ten states met to push government loans and emergency aid. They noted livestock and crop losses near a billion dollars and urged federal financing to move feed shipments into disaster areas while other relief remains under different agencies.
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FHA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Raymond Foley
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Farmers Home Administration
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
Missouri
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Oklahoma
Washington Fha
Dillard B. Lasseter
National
Congressman Jones Plans District Visit Mission
Congressman Bob Jones returns from Washington to Scottsboro and will keep an office in the Proctor Building through January. He will spend the rest of the year visiting the seven counties of the 8th Congressional District with dates announced as he schedules them.
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Bob Jones
Washington
Scottsboro
Proctor
Jones
Dutchman’s Breeches Flower noted as wild form
The wildflower Dutchman’s breeches is described as a wild form of bleeding heart, highlighting its botanical relation and natural habitat.
Markets Report From Decatur Cotton Prices and Hogs
Farm markets in Decatur list middling cotton at 40.00 cents and strict low at 38.50. No 2 mile at 3.10 dollars, No 2 wheat new crop onion free at 1.95, No 2 oats new crop onion free at 0.80, No 2 yellow ear corn at 1.83. Hogs bring 21.50 dollars in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Nashville Livestock Market Report
Federal State cattle volume shows active trade with gains on bulls and high utility grades. Prices reach 30.00 for 1 060 lb steers and 28.50 for 700 lb yearlings while calves fetch up to 28.00 per hundredweight. Hog gains 25-50. sows 17.50-18.00. Sheep steady with good to choice ewes 3.00-6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
B 29 Superfort Crashes After Takeoff From Yokota
A bomb laden B 29 bound for North Korea crashed four minutes after leaving Yokota Air Base near Tokyo. Nine crewmen parachuted to safety or attempted to do so while the pilot and two others were missing and later reported dead. The bombs were jettisoned with inactivated fuses before impact and two engines caught fire during takeoff. Police noted one unexplained explosion injured an elderly man.
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Tokyo
North Korea
Yokota
Far East Air Forces Headquarters
Kyodo
Air Force
Old Fire Engine Finds Home But Can't Get In
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts agreed to accept the 1910 horse drawn steam engine No 5 to save it from junk. Officials cannot figure out how to move the relic into the building prompting Civitan Club to offer it to the State Archives and History Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Civitan Club
State Department of Archives and History
Bevery Hills Showman Billy Rose Arrest Sought
Mrs. Ben Bernie seeks arrest of Billy Rose in Beverly Hills alleging he showed an affidavit by Alberta Jones accusing her and Eleanor Holm of improper conduct. A municipal court bench warrant was issued. DA says no extradition planned, Rose could be arrested if in California.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Ben Bernie
Billy Rose
Eleanor Holm
Rose
Bernie
New York
California
Alberta Jones
Los Angeles
Newa
Herman Bernie
Red Leaders Evade Civilians by Hiding Military Objectives
The article accuses Red leaders of endangering civilians by concealing military aims within populated areas. It argues the psychological tactic is a calculated effort to sap civilian and leadership will and undermine the enemy war effort.
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Decatur, Ala
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