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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1946
Page
1
Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday with scattered afternoon thundershowers in the extreme southern portion. Southeast winds along the coast. Births announced for H Richardson at Decatur General hospital and E Keel family at Decatur General hospital. Several hospital admissions and medical updates followed by local club and meeting notices. DIARY Page 2.
The European peace conference voted 15 to 6 to invite Austria to present its views on the draft treaty with Italy on the same terms as Albania Mexico Cuba and Egypt. The move aimed to air Austria’s claim to South Tyrol despite Slav opposition and Russian objections.
Decatur will host the 1343rd combat engineer battalion headquarters and service company with Company A. Athens will host Company B and Hartselle Company C as headquarters. North Alabama units, including anti aircraft and air corps engineers, receive second priority as reorganization extends into 1947. Activation starts next month with Montgomery state headquarters leading the process.
Batesburg South Carolina officials disclosed the February night attack on Isaac Woodard Jr a Negro war veteran from New Jersey who says he was blinded by police. Police Chief Shull Fenarene gave details of the incident saying Woodard was hit with a blackjack after resisting and that the veteran later was taken to a veterans hospital in Columbia. He paid a fine and the story drew FBI interest after Woodard’s account gained publicity.
The new decontrol board spent four days questioning witnesses on price ceilings for major foods and the use of a large subsidy fund. Members pressed on selective ceiling returns, consumer interests, and how to handle scarce vs bumper crops like corn and wheat as decisions near.
In Portland harbor the 16 000 ton tanker Diamond Island exploded as fumes surged, killing Chief Officer Avid Stenberg 42 from New York who was thrown through the superstructure. John Trembicz 45 of Philadelphia died later at the Marine hospital from head injuries.
Mrs Sallie Lee Maul sustained a broken hip after falling down stairs at 601 Jackson Street Saturday afternoon. She was transported to Decatur General by Brown's ambulance at 5 30 o'clock.
Lanett Alabama textile worker Robert M. Denny 27 plans a trans Atlantic wedding to Dorothy Gallozzie in London August 31 by telephone. After Christmas 1942 meeting on a train he courted between Army duties near London and Wales. Probate Judge Grady to hear vows. cousin Jasper Wood best man. Dorothy's mother and sister witnesses on the line. certificate by mail.
Rioting between Muslims and Hindus in central Calcutta escalates with reports of up to 250 killed and 1,600 injured. British troops deploy armored cars to restore order as gunfire, stabbing, and arson disrupt a city under curfew during the direct action protests.
A mystery voice urged Haifa Jews to be prepared for anything as crowds muttered against deportation of more illegal immigrants to Cyprus. British officials hoped to move 1,400 refugees tonight without further outbursts.
Washington reports slim prospects for rapid U S entry for Europe’s homeless refugees as diplomats monitor signs that Anglo American talks on the Palestine crisis may resume. British Bevin reportedly conferred with Jewish Agency officials, fueling cautious optimism that Britain prefers an Anglo American solution over alternatives.
A tense port attempt to move an operation was abandoned last night due to stiff resistance from the immigrants aboard the illegal ships. A high police official described the scene as highly charged with opposition, with the phrase See JEWS on Page 2 indicating further details.
Alabama governor hopeful Jim E. Folsom, 37, says Alabama will rewrite the constitution, repeal the poll tax, and improve schools and roads while pledging pensions for those over 65. He criticizes Georgia’s county unit system and notes mixed support from the country club set. He plans to return to his Cullman insurance job.
A special Limestone grand jury will convene Monday before Judge James H. Crow Jr. to investigate a Saturday violence in Athens where white mobs beat several Negroes. Thirty six residents were summoned, including 22 Athens locals deemed substantial men. Nine white defendants aged 13 to 46 face preliminary trial later. indictments could bring riot and root charges with up to five years.
Gov designate James E. Folsom is seen as a potential influence in the 1948 presidential nominating process. Alabama party leaders note his talks with President Truman and figures in Washington and his role as head of the state government could shape Alabama’s 24 convention votes. Folsom attended a dinner at Robert E. Haneggan’s home with Truman present, fueling speculation about future roles.
Clifton C. Mann and Robert C. Shelton faced grand jury charges of defrauding Madison County of 550000 over five years. Mann received prison terms totaling 14 years. he appealed and posted a 10000 bond to stay free. Shelton was indicted in 15 cases and acquitted on one. others await November session. State witness Susie Mae Hopper testified Shelton turned funds in January 23 as examiners inspected county books.
The Skipperville Pie Shop reverts to fly screens as customers request raisin pie, while thinking the shop should feature lemon pie instead. Bill Baldwin pens the light community note about local tastes and shop adjustments.
In an unusual document the Limestone Democrat reports H S Chigger Todd a noted figure in the Athens disturbance last Saturday issued a public apology to the community. He states he is ashamed and has learned his lesson and asks the people for forgiveness.
Athens civic clubs veterans organizations and chambers adopted resolutions denouncing the Saturday riot as mob action not representative of Athens. They said the disturbance was started by irresponsible persons and warned future attempts would be halted.
An anonymous official cites cabled reports of 15 to 25 divisions possibly 115,000 men massed along the Araxes river frontier between Iran and Soviet Russia. The units are described as Red army mountain troops deployed 38 miles east of Dzhulfa, 80 miles north of Tabriz, with Tass denying the reports.
The Alabama Democratic Party weighs a Sept 24 primary to choose a nominee for the Sparkman seat. If approved, rule changes set August 31 as qualification deadline and Oct 22 for a potential run-off. Several candidates including Saliba, Jeff Smith, Jim Smith, George Johnson, and Bradley Twitty are named amid ongoing speculation about others. Vernon St John also explores a bid.
Chairman Gessner T McCorvey asked state Democratic executives by mail to back a September 24 special primary to name a successor to John Sparkman and to campaign for adopting the Boswell amendment restricting voter registration to maintain Negro participation in primaries. A runoff would follow if needed, with closing date August 31 for the mary vote.
Alabama voters may decide in November to lift a ban that prevents Decatur and Cullman from voting a one mill school tax while other cities may. A 1944 act would amend the state constitution to let these two cities vote on the tax, with the measure to be decided by statewide election in November.
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