Feldman Acknowledges Sharing Data With Hunt At Senate Hearing
Maj. Gen. Herman Feldman testified before a Senate investigating committee that he gave James W. Hunt information on Army buying plans in 1947 but did not consider it confidential and claimed he did not know Hunt's "five percenter" position. Feldman stated he had not abused his office and welcomed the inquiry as he prepared a lengthy statement defending his actions. The hearing recessed after his prepared remarks as questioning was to continue tomorrow.
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Oliver W. DE Wolf
Washington
Herman Feldman
James W. Hunt
Hunt
Senate
Wife Objects to Baby Sitting for Other Woman
In Chicago on August 23 a divorce suit reveals Mrs Ruth Young accused her husband C O Young 60 superintendent of Illinois Central of going out on dates while she cared for the other woman's children. She was granted temporary support of 250 dollars monthly and a half interest in oil well property owned by the husband.
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Chicago
Ruth Young
C. O Young
Illinois Central Railroad
Young
Arms for 4 voted by Washington committees
The combined senate foreign relations and armed services panels approved 239.01 million dollars in arms aid for Greece Turkey Iran Korea and the Philippines. They will decide later this week on European Atlantic pact members aid under President Truman's program.
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Washington
Senate Committees On Foreign Relations and Armed Services
Greece
Turkey
Iran
Korea
Philippines
Truman
Connally
D-Tex
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Atlantic Alliance
Feldman Letters Link Hunt to White House Access
Senate subcommittee probes into five percenters cite letters by Feldman former Army quartermaster general. One dated July 23 1947 to Hunt accompanies Army buying plans. Another dated November 19 1947 to Brig Gen Wayne R Allen then purchasing agent in Los Angeles suggests informing Hunt of Los Angeles county problems. Feldman held as brigadier general in Washington referenced for testimony.
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Cer
Hunt
Wayne R. Allen
Allen
Quartermaster Corps
Los Angeles
Feldman
Washington
Girl Alighting From Bus Struck. 11-Year-Old Christine Owens
Christine Owens aged 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Owens of 314 Eighth Avenue West, was struck by a car after leaving a city bus on Ninth Avenue West around 6:30 PM last night. She was taken to Decatur General Hospital with bruises, no fractures, and no internal injuries reported. Officer Standridge Hyde led the investigation.
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Barbara Nelson
J. L. Nelson
Seventh Avenue West
Decatur General Hospital
Christine Owens
Joe Owens
Eighth Avenue West
Christine
Ninth Avenue West
Charles Haney
Endlam Blvd
Brown
John Chenault
Offits
Olice Cars
Standridge Hyde
Man With Thirst Also Proves Man With The Badge
In a month long crackdown across Marion Hamilton Bradley Polk and McMinn counties Tennessee federal and state agents arrested 34 moonshine suspects. Louisville investigator James E. Mackin led the effort dropping into bootleg joints and seizing 49 stills 13 500 gallons of mash and 1 143 gallons of whisky. Total arrests reached 53 with most charged under internal revenue laws. Marion county cited as a major moonshine area.
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Chattanooga
East Tennessee
J. D. Jones
Alcohol Tax Unit
Louisville
James E. Mackin
Jones
Mackin
Marion
Hamilton
Bradley
Polk
McMinn
Internal Revenue Laws
Talbot Threatens Return If Barred From Party
Washington dispatch reports Louisiana national committee member William H. Talbot vows to “slap them down” if expelled by the Democratic National Committee. Talbot and other states rights supporters faced ouster for backing the 1948 states rights ticket as the credentials group plans hearings on seating protests, while Louisiana officials consider opening a Washington office.
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Washington
William H. Talbot
Louisiana
Democratic National Committee
Talbot
National Party
National Committee
South
Democratic Committee
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Leander Perez
Storm Veers From Coast as Hurricane Harry Moves North
A Atlantic hurricane named Harry, tied to President Truman's Miami visit, veers away from the Florida coast while an area of suspicion forms east of Puerto Rico. Planes from Roosevelt Roads, San Juan, and Kindley Field Bermuda probe near the Leeward Islands as the storm, with winds near 100 mph, trends north at about 12 mph. Forecasters anticipate its path changes through today and tonight.
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Fla
Florida
Puerto Rico
Roosevelt Roads
San Juan
Kindley Field
Bermuda
R and
Leeward Islands
Harry
Truman
Weather Bureau
Melbourne
Fia
Snc
Georgia Liquor Probe Unearths Bad Situation
Georgia detects widespread fraud and corruption in its liquor trade after a two week probe led by Special State Deputy Claude Shaw. He says progress is being made toward justice for those involved and that federal records will be checked to supplement local files.
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Charles Barrett
Atlanta
Claude Shaw
Georgia
Shaw
Two Men Accused of Transporting Stampless Liquor
James McCaghren aged 21 and Buford McCaghren aged 23 are jailed in Morgan county on charges of transporting untaxed liquor. Sheriff C B Humphrey said an automobile was seized after they were arrested in a Decatur, Alabama, area. They had five gallons of untaxed whiskey in their possession. The arresting officers were Chief Deputy J H Kirkpatrick and Deputies Garland Nuby and James Barnes.
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James McCaghren
Buford McCaghren
Morgan County
C. B. Humphrey
Decatur
Humphrey
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Garland Nuby
James Barnes
Panama's President Dies. Diaz Arosemena Passes at 74
Panama's President Domingo Diaz Arosemena died today at 74 after months of poor health. He had taken a six month leave of absence on July 28. First vice president Daniel Chanis Jr. was sworn in as acting chief executive. Diaz was elected May 8, 1948 and assumed office the following October. Chanis, a 57 year old surgeon-politician, was his running mate on the liberal party ticket.
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Panama
Domingo Diaz Arosemena
Diaz
Daniel Chanis Jr
Chanis
Liberal Party
Compromise on Money Bills Before Folsom
Montgomery Aug 23 Senate and house leaders reached a compromise on the general appropriation bill and sent it to Gov James E Folsom for approval or veto. The plan would raise funds for the supreme court court of appeals and four constitutional offices with ceilings on open end appropriations subject to veto. Folsom initially withheld decision but would announce by 1 PM. The measure includes a standby vote to sustain a veto and indicates a return to regular business after funeral services for Mrs W H Cooper. See COMPROMISE on Page 2
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Montgomery
Ala
Senate
House
James E. Folsom
Folsom
Guy Hardwick
Houston County
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Secretary of State
Revenue Department
Capitol
Negro Prisoner Held After Missing Court Appearance
William Robinson, 25, a Black man, is jailed in Morgan county jail for failing to appear for an Aug. 15 circuit court trial. He and Henry Holmes, 18, were accused of stealing $66 from the negro VFW club in May. Holmes pleaded guilty and sought probation. An alias capias and $750 bond forfeiture were ordered. Robinson was re-arrested near the bus station and awaits the next circuit court term.
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William Robinson
Morgan
Robinson
VFW Club
Henry Holmes
Decatur
Holmes
James Crow, Jr
Capias
Crow
C. B. Humphrey
Advisers Split Over Farm Program Causes Rift at White House
President Truman faces deep divisions among advisers over farm policy as Senators Lucas Anderson and Thomas back competing routes. Lucas warns against delaying price supports and fears a collapse of the wartime program, while Anderson supports a compromise plan and a one year extension. Brannan is left out as producers and consumers press for market-driven prices and treasury payments.
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Congress
Anderson
D-I.m
Truman
Senate
Elmer Thomas
Dchia
Treasury
House
Co op Members Gather for Electric Fair at Coliseum
Co op members converge at the Alabama Rural Electrification Administration fair in the Coliseum for a business session this afternoon. More than 3,000 Lawrence and Morgan members are expected as S. R. Newell speaks and trustees are elected amid exhibits of electric appliances, wiring demos, and farm home electricity uses. Smooth Mouth Cook and the Blue Ridge Mountaineers provide entertainment.
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Decatur
Alabama Rural Electrification Administration
Coliseum
Joe Wheeler
Joe Wheeler Co-Operative
Lawrence and Morgan
S. R. Newell
PMA
Smooth Mouth Cook
Blue Ridge Mountaineers
Fatal Alabama crashes push toll to eight
The death toll from Alabama traffic accidents in the past 24 hours rose to eight. Four family members were killed in a collision near Oxford, injuring Robbie Lee Foster and others. L. R. Crane of Anniston was jailed on manslaughter charges. Two railroad workers died near Birmingham, with several others hurt. A stolen car driver Rex Griffin faced detention after a crash. Another fatality occurred when a truck overturned near Birmingham. State patrol reports and ongoing investigations are noted.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Oxford
Clarence Foster
Leeds
Robbie Lee
Carol
Foster
Viola Foster
Robbie Lee Foster
L. R. Crane
Anniston
Birmingham
C. C. Young
Morris
Ala
Leon Baggett
J. L. Doss
K. H. Dye
Rex Griffin
Cullman
Griffin
Pike County
Ben Reeves
Troy
John McWyne
Flint Hill
Free DDT giveaway by Sherwin Williams in Decatur
Sherwin Williams on Johnston Street will distribute $3,000 worth of six percent liquid DDT, one quart per family, to residents of Decatur and nearby areas next Saturday. The De catur Junior Chamber of Commerce co sponsors, with W E Pinky Johnston announcing a colorless coating that lasts four to six months, aimed at eradicating roaches, mosquitoes, flies, bed bugs and other pests. The event runs from seven in the morning until all supplies are exhausted, with hospitals and clinics urged to request needs in advance. Mayor H R Summer and chamber officials urge public participation.
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Johnston Street
Decatur
Johnston
Sherwin Williams
H. R. Summer
Chamber of Commerce
Fairview Baptist Church Seeks Building Fund in Decatur
A 300 member Fairview Baptist Church, under construction for 14 months, plans a Decatur fundraising visit to raise about 15000 dollars for finishing a church building. The first gift is a bale of cotton donated by W. T. Murphree of Tanner 1, aiming to inspire further contributions. Reverend Cowell Keenum leads the effort with Leslie Compton as deacons chairman and a listed deacon group.
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Fairview Baptist Church
Decatur
Morgan County
W. T. Murphree
Tanner 1
Cowell Keenum
Leslie Compton
J. E. Sims
Preutt Walker
Oe Mills
Douglas Maner
Buster Cowan
J. W. Hayes
Glenn Cox
Mar Shelton
Death Claims Phil Humphrey
Funeral services for Phillip Humphrey of Huntsville will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Laughlin Chapel Huntsville. Rev. R Archibald and Rev. Paul Cook will conduct. Interment will follow at city cemetery. He died suddenly Monday near Madison from a heart attack while on a business trip. Surviving are his widow Nora Sullivan Humphrey two daughters Mrs Howard B Slaughter Fort Worth Texas Mrs Ponsonby Kyle Decatur two brothers Birdwell Humphrey Jackson Miss and Alex Humphrey Decatur a son Donald L Humphrey and a great grandchild plus other relatives.
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Phillip Humphrey
Huntsville
Laughlin Chapel
R. Archibald
Paul Cook
Decature
Laughlin
Humphrey
Decatur
Madison
Chevrolet One-Hundred Club
Ala
Hill Chevrolet Co
Nora Sullivan Hum
Donald L. Humphrey
Howard B. Slaughter
Fort Worth
Texas
Ponsonby Kyle
Birdwell Humphrey
Jackson
Miss
Alex Humphrey
Birmingham meeting to be held at McCaubey office
A project consultant announced the Birmingham meeting will take place today in the office of architect Charles H. McCaubey. The event centers on project planning and coordination with McCaubey serving as the host.
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Birmingham
Charles H. McCaubey
Olive Branch Extended by Yugoslavs to Soviet Union
Belgrade presented a new note to Moscow expressing readiness to settle all disputed questions and end the rift with the Kremlin while warning Russia to respect Yugoslavia's internal affairs. The exchange marked a cooling in two weeks of sharp exchanges, with Tito remaining steadfast after 14 months of opposition to Moscow.
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Yugoslavia
Russia
Moscow
Tito
Kremlin
Cominform
Communist International Information Bureau
Propaganda War Escalates Over Tito Crisis
Moscow intensifies propaganda against Yugoslav leader Tito, while Romanian Vice Premier Gheorghiu Dej and Soviet Politburo member Voroshilov label him a traitor and plotter. The exchange mirrors a broader East West tension as China’s Chiang Kai-shek moves to Canton amid fears of a Cantonese settlement with the Reds.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Yugoslavia
Tito Tony
Kremlin
Tito
Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej
Romania
Balkan
Bucharest
Klementi Voroshilov
Soviet Union
Hitler
Canton
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chungking
Paul Reynaud
Camden Voters Back Mayor-Council Form After Tax Vote
Camden Alabama residents vote to retain the mayor-council government as an August election results show 175 to 132 against switching to a city commission form. Tax supporters say the levy funds needed improvements while critics call it unfair to neighboring communities.
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Camden
Ala
City Commission
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