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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1948

Page

3

World Council of Churches faces East West clash debate

Delegates at the World Council of Churches in Amsterdam discuss East West tensions and the churchs response. West leader John Foster Dulles argues against communism, while East theorist Kromadka cites transformations under Soviet leadership. Four groups study the worlds disorder and Gods design over six days.

Richard Tompkins Amsterdam Netherlands World Council of Churches Berlin Cama Vsuomc Va Wis Henry Pitney van Dusen Faculty Union Theological Seminary New York John Foster Dulles United States For the West Joseph L. Kromadka Zechosilovakia -For the- East Dulles Kromadka Soviet Union Latvia Russia

Sixteen Airmen Die in Hickam Field Crash

A Honolulu area crash at Hickam Field involved a Okinawa bound B 50 Superfortress from the 98th bomber group. Sixteen airmen were killed and four seriously burned when the plane failed to clear a power substation and struck a parked transport on takeoff.

Hickam Field Hawaii Barber's Point 98Th Spokane Wash Tripler Army General Hospital Air Force

Contempt Request Over ITU Closed Shop Dispute

The NLRB general counsel asked a federal judge to hold the International Typographical Union in contempt for pursuing closed shop contracts despite a five month old injunction under the Taft Hartley act. Judge Luther M. Swygert issued the restraining order March 27 in Indianapolis. Robert N. Denham filed the contempt petition. Carroll Martin stated Swygert received a copy of the petition.

Washington Nlrb General Counsel International Typographical Union TIU National Labor Relations Board Luther M. Swygert Indianapolis Robert N. Denham Carroll Martin NLRB Swygert

Chiropractic Origins and Core Principle

The passage contrasts true verifiable knowledge with unprovable theory, cites historic shifts in scientific understanding from Columbus to Harvey, and notes that chiropractic began on September 18, 1895 when Dr. D. D. Palmer adjusted Harvey Lillard restoring deafness. It states chiropractic focuses on spinal adjustments to release nerve force from the brain to body function.

Harvey D. D. Palmer Palmer Harvey Lillard Davenport Iowa

Harr Above New York Hatters 4182 Bank Street

Local notice lists 4182 Bank Street associated with Harr Above New York Hatters in an apparent business or address listing. Further details are not provided in the fragment.

New York

Blast Linked To Ballot Row in Ducktown Tennessee

In Ducktown, an explosion damaged the Presswood Coal company office shortly after violent election disorders three weeks earlier. No injuries were reported. Sheriff Burch Biggs blamed election violence. National Guardsmen and state patrols were deployed after the August 5 events that killed three and wounded four. The sheriff notes staffing shortages as the Good Government League takes office September 6. Ducktown lies about 30 miles from Benton in Polk County.

Ducktown Tenn Burch Biggs Polk County Presswood Coal Company Biggs Butch £. Briggs Jr Good Government League Benton Tennessee Mountain County

Bucking Horse Injures 21 at Pueblo State Fair Rodeo

A bronc named Bear Cat injured 21 people at a Colorado state fair rodeo, three seriously, after throwing rider Chuck Black of Raton New Mexico. Spectators aged four to 76 were hospitalized. Black escaped harm. The horse charged through bleachers, then escaped under the grandstand before ropers captured it.

Pueblo Colo Chuck Black Raton N. M Black

Diana Farm Study Decision on Contempt Order Likely

A court was told that Diana Farm would decide within a day or two whether to order the union into court to show cause why it should not be adjudged in contempt. The proceedings focus on enforcement of a court ruling and possible penalties for noncompliance.

Diana Farm J. J Eatures Syndicate, Inc 9Th Street

Nests by many creatures beyond birds and trees without rings

The passage notes that nests are built by mammals fish reptiles amphibians and invertebrates like insects. It also states many tropical trees lack annual growth rings.

A Mother's Diet in Pregnancy

A health column emphasizes the critical role of maternal diet in pregnancy. It links good nutrition to fewer premature births and healthier infants, detailing caloric and vitamin requirements and the sources for iron calcium and vitamins. An advisory on knee pain follows.

King

Planes Hit Six Airmen Die in midair collision

Six U S Air Force enlisted men en route to a religious conference and three C 47 crew died when the C 47 collided with a B 25 near Newton New Jersey The B 25 returned to Stewart Field New York The C 47 dove from 7000 feet into a ball of smoke Eyewitnesses placed the crash at 400 to 500 feet The C 47 was en route from Bolling Field Washington D C to Danbury Connecticut The six enlisted men were described as lay leaders of religious thought in their units The dead include Pfc Fred Anderson 18 Duluth Minnesota Pfc James E Ford 24 De Valls Bluff Arkansas Sat Forest M Grate 20 Council Bluffs Iowa and Pfc Bernard E Mahoney 18 Binghamton New York The two rescued at Olmsted Field Middletown Pennsylvania were Staff Sgt Albert H Douglas 25 Darby Pennsylvania and Corp Donald L Baum 21 Lancaster Pennsylvania Bolling Field named the dead crew Capt William Dee Capt John B Fitts Jr 26 Virginia Beach Virginia and Tech Set John Edmond Stringer 31 Washington

Newton N. J U.S. Air Force New Jersey Bolling Field Sans D.C Danbury Conn Air Force West Redding Bollingfield Fred Anderson Duluth Forrest M.grate Council Bluffs Bernard E. Mahoney Binghampton Olmsted Field Middletown Albert H. Douglas Darby Donald L. Baum Lancaster Air Force Base William Dee John B. Fitts, Jr Linkhorn Park Virginia Beach Tech John Edmond Stringer Washington

Monte Black Enters Hartselle Mayor Race

Monte Black becomes third candidate in Hartselle mayoral contest joining incumbent S. M Nelson and challenger John O Burleson. Also listing council candidates J. E. Stone Jr, L. C. Pattillo, B. P. Frost, Franklin Stewart, L. R. Palmer, Luther Roberts, E. O. Russell, W. W. Tyler, W. E. Smith, and O. W. Tanner.

Hartselle Monte Black Black S. M Nelson John O Burleson J. E. Stone, Jr L. C. Pattillo B. P. Frost Franklin Stewart L. R Palmer Luther Roberts E. O. Russell W. W. Tyler W. E. Smith O. W. Tanner

Rankin Again Wins His Race in Mississippi Primary

Mississippi voters re nominated John E. Rankin for a 15th term, defeating two challengers as the Democratic nomination is effectively the election. Across New York and South Carolina, renomination flows for incumbents while Mississippi confirms Rankin, with Colmer and Abernathy leading opposition in their races.

Mississippi John E. Rankin Congress Rankin House Committee Joe Stalin House New York South Carolina Daniel A. Reed Vito Marcantonio American Labor Party Tion Marcantonio ALP Leo Isacson Isacson Henry Wallace James B. Hare Saluda U.S Hare John C. Taylor John Bell Williams William M. Colmer Thomas C. Abernathy

Peanuts Improve Cornbread Recipe From Government Hints

Washington reporters note a government suggestion to add finely chopped peanuts to cornbread for pep and flavor plus extra protein and fat. The idea comes from Dr Ouida Abbott of the Florida agricultural experiment station who gives a simple recipe using corn meal ground peanuts milk and salt with no extra fat needed.

Washington Ouida D. Abbott Florida Agriculture Experiment Station Dr. Abbott

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