Government mobilizes eight agencies to ease freight car shortage
Reconversion Director John R. Steelman warns the nation that a rail freight car bottleneck threatens postwar production and crops. He calls for prompt action by eight agencies to divert freight to water transport and to prioritize lumber and steel to support car builders and repair shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John R. Steelman
White House
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
Steelman
J. Monroe Johnson
Office of Defense Transportation
State and Agriculture Departments
OPA
ODT
Steelman Jlso
Maritime Commission
War Shipping Administration
National Housing Agency
Robbery suspect confess to car break ins and hotel theft
Tunstill signed a confession admitting two car break ins at the Cornelian hotel on July 10 and a burglary. Recovered items include a .32 Belgian pistol, shoes, and a flashlight. Kirby was arrested earlier this month on first degree robbery charges for entering H. L. Kirby's home at night with intent to steal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunstill
Cornelian Hotel
J. B. Whitmire
Ploiceman
Frank Sandlin
Kirby
H. L. Kirby
Fire and prison break at Kilby and Draper
An incendiary fire at Kilby prison and a mass escape at Draper prison prompted marshals to flood Alabama highways. Initial reports claimed 50 escapees, but nine convictions fled. seven were recaptured. Fire damaged Kilby cotton mill. several inmates names and sentences listed as authorities pursued two remaining fugitives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Roef
Alabama
Draper
State Highway Patrol
Kilby
W. D. Weston
Weston
C. G. Brown
S. Wells
Marvin Eubanks
Mobile Ty
James D. Roberts
Jefferson County
Woodrow Ellard
Talladega City
Robert Eugene Craw
Mobile County
Zander Self
Elmore County
WJ. T. Roberts
Leonard Allen
Woodfin Cain
Elmoreey C. Eddings
Call to Conduct Mid-Week Service at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist
The caller announces a mid week service at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church tonight at 7 30. W E Call will conduct prayer and at the close the choir will rehearse. Choir members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Call
Sixteenth Avenue Baptsr
B. A. Turner
Central Methodist Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
John A. Troxler
Market declines ease as trading slows in New York
Trading pressure eased in New York stocks after earlier lows as leaders rallied selectively. Major losses narrowed near the close with some gains. over 2 million shares changed hands, the heaviest since May 28, while bonds slipped. Chicago wheat fell 5 cents, corn and oats were steady to up, barley up, and cotton edged down then up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Markets at a Glance: Stocks Fall as Bonds Lead Decline
New York stocks slip amid selling pressure while bonds fall. rails lead the decline. Cotton irregular as commission houses sell and cover. Chicago wheat drops five cents on thin trading. corn and oats steady as box car shortages influence movement. Hogs rise $1 to $2 with a top of $21.50. cattle up to $1.50 with a top of $30.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
New York cotton futures rally on gains despite TEX drought
The cotton market rose to new highs as mill buying and short covering offset earlier liquidation. Weak securities and rains in Texas affected crops, though observers say the rain came too late for full relief. Futures closed 45 to 65 cents higher with mixed October to July quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
Commission House
Texas
Nashville Livestock Prices Aug 28 Report Cattle Hogs Sheep
Nashville NASLE reports cattle steady to strong with highs 18.50 for one load of 1061 lb steers and cows mainly 6.50 to 13.50. Hogs move 14.00 to 20.00 with weights over 160 lb at top. Sheep 16.50 to 18.50 for good lambs, lower for common grades. calves 0.00 to 350.00 overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock Nasle
Department of Agriculture
Promiscuity Cited As Cause of Mental Disturbances in Army
Frankfurt report says American soldiers in Germany faced rising disease rates with 305 cases per 1000 annually. European surgeon general notes mental cases climbed, linked to redeployment areas and feelings of shame and fear among returning personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Es Army
Drivers' Help Asked on Grant Street Resurfacing
City Street Commissioner Joe Elliott said resurfacing on Grant Street will begin Monday morning from 16th Avenue to Second Avenue. Drivers were asked to use alternate routes when possible during the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Street
Joe Elliott
Elliott
16Th Avenue
Second Avenue
Program scheduled at singing school in Danville
A singing school in Danville plans a program of special interest with several outstanding singers expected. H. Z. Tankesley announced the event today and invited the public to attend the school's turn-out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
H. Z. Tankesley
Four Day 4-H Leadership Camp Opens in Auburn
About 500 Alabama 4-H club boys gathered in Auburn for a four day leadership camp and short course. Ceda N. Duncan president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute urged the youths to pursue education and become community leaders during the opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Crown Prince Seeks Farm After Loss of Hohenzollern Lands
Crown Prince Wilhelm of the Hohenzollerns, living in a rented villa near Burg Hohenzollern, seeks a farm in Bavaria following Russia backed land reform that stripped the family of vast estates in Silesia Pomerania and Brandenburg. He muses on memoirs and notes sons Hubertus and Louis Ferdinand pursuing farming or America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heckingen
Germany
Wilhelm
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Hohenzoller J
Silesia
Pommerania
Brandenburg
Hohenzollerns
Bavaria
Burg Hohenzollern
Hermine
Louis Ferdinand
Kira
Bad Kissingen
Hubertus
Budingen
Frederick
England
America
Crown Prince
Wuerttemberg
Shipments to Yugoslavia Trigger Church Action
The Forum class of the Dauphin Way Methodist Church voted to pursue legal action to halt shipments of bulldozers and UNRRA supplies to Yugoslavia. Gilbert Huffman was authorized to appoint a committee to hire an attorney to represent taxpayers in court if needed to enjoin the movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
UNRRA
Yugoslavia
Forum
Dauphin Way
Beta Sigma Phi to Sponsor Dance at Armory
Beta Sigma Phi announces a dance this Friday night at the armory from 9 to 1. An orchestra will provide music and tickets are sold by sorority members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Negro High PTA Meets Thursday Evening
The Decatur Negro High School Parent-Teachers Association will meet Thursday August 29 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Officers will be elected for the coming year and plans for the school year will be discussed. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teachers Association
Decatur Negro High School
American Legion Auxiliary
Baldwin County adopts stock law in first vote
A complete and unofficial count shows Baldwin County 34 polling places voting 1,968 for the stock law and 1,922 against it. Official totals will be tabulated Friday in Bay Minette Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette
Ala
Baldwin County
United Nations Security Council Debates New Members
In New York the Security Council met in its new quarters in a former war factory to consider nine Membership applications. U.S. Delegate Herschel V. Johnson prepared a resolution to accept all nine applicants as council delegates debated the question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Home Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations Security Council
United States
Herschel V. Johnson
Poles Arrest Woman in Warsaw
The U S embassy said Polish security police arrested Irene Dmochowska of Chicago, an embassy translator, for questioning. Embassy officials have been unable to communicate with her, though they were promised permission to contact her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
U. S
Irene Dmochowska
Chicago
Closure of Hales Bar Lock by Tennessee River No. 11
Navigation notice dated 15 July 1946 announces the closure of Hales Bar Lock for repairs from 1 October to 18 October 1946. No objections were received and the period is now definite. Ralph J. Griffin Lt. Col. Corps of Engineers Executive Officer signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hales Bar Lock
Ralph J.griffin
Corps of Engineers
Club Owners Approve Major League Reforms in Pact
Chicago August 28 club owners of the American and National Leagues publicly approved a full slate of reforms in a historic collective bargaining move. The revised contract includes a minimum $5000 salary, a longer post-season window, a revised release clause, and a pension plan to be developed. A 168 game schedule for 1947 was adopted, running April 15 to September 28 with 54 open dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. B. Chandler
Chandler
Local notices and visitors span from Athens to Decatur
James W. McCain visits Guntersville. Tom White and W E Beasley tour Athens and Florence. Health updates include Carla McDonald and Flora Birdsong at Hamil and Baugh infirmaries. Births announced at Decatur General Hospital. Rev. Liston hosts Romans study at Decatur General. midweek and prayer services noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Liston
Line Street
Decatur General Hospital
OPA Scrambles With New Price Ceilings and Ration Extensions
Agriculture Department officials estimate higher ceilings will lift pork prices 2.5 to 3 cents per pound and beef about six cents. OPA officials dispute some Anderson backed rises while noting implementation steps. Sugar ration stamps face extensions and ongoing limits, with canned tomatoes rising two cents per No 2 can. Baby foods freed from control as supplies grow. Decontrol extends to shoes, furniture, wax finishes, and many leathers used in luxury goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Agriculture Department
OPA
Anderson
Heaven Mentioned in Revival Service Sermon
Rev Porter Barrington spoke to a capacity gospel tent audience on Fourth Avenue. He preached Heaven as a real place and urged listeners to be born again, warning that many trust they are saved yet are not. He warned against worry and spoke of the glorified bodies awaiting the bride of Christ. He closed previewing his next topic, The Preeminent Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Barrington
Fourth Avenue
Heaven
Jesus Christ
Christ
Jesus
Israel
God
Two Men Die in Gun Duel at Shady Rest Dine
In Jackson Mississippi on the gold coast in Rankin county early today two men were killed in a doorway gun duel at the Shady Rest dine drink and dance spot. The victims were Sam Seaney a landowner and liquor dealer and Norris Overby a Brandon constable. Sheriff H G Laird credited eyewitness George Kerr with details of the shooting noting no prior quarrel between the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Rankin County
Gold Coast
Sam Seaney
Norris Overby
Brandon
H. G. Laird
Seaney
Overby
George Kerr
Laird
Alabama cities vie for regional coliseums and state funding
Delegations from Selma Atmore Monroeville Demopolis Andalusia and Dadeville push to place regional coliseums. Dothan reps back Andalusia while Alexander City residents press for Dadeville to win one of four sites. The 1945 legislature authorizes up to 500000 for the central coliseum and up to 50000 for each regional site with weeks for exhibits and extra information before site announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Selma
Atmore
Monroeville
Demopolis
Andalusia
Dadeville
Dothan
Alexander City
Central Coliseum
Garrett
Services Held for Mrs. Willie Wallace
Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning for Mrs. Willie Wallace 77 who died at her home on Moulton 8 at 7 o'clock Sunday morning Rev J W Brooks conducted the rites in the Liberty church Burial was in the Liberty church cemetery with Highsmith of Moulton directing Mrs Wallace lifelong resident of Lawrence county is survived by a daughter Miss Lela Wallace three sons W H Wallace T S Wallace and J M Wallace all of Moulton 2 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Wallace
Moulton
J. W. Brooks
Liberty Church
Highsmith
Wallace
Lawrence County
Lela Wallace
W. H. Wallace
T. S. Wallace
J. M. Wallace
Moulton 2
Big Four ministers to meet after British move on reparations
Reds said France accepted a British proposal for a Big Four foreign ministers session to morrow. Molotov informed Bevin of the council. Bevin to arrive from London for the session. Australian delegate Walker withdrew the Romanian treaty amendment but may press reparations talks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Molotov
Bevin
London
E. Ronald Walker
Walker
Big Four
Russia
Cullman School Receives Federal Advance for New Junior High
The Federal Works Agency approves planning funds for 55 Southern public works. In Cullman Alabama the advance covers a new junior high school with classrooms auditorium and equipment at $185,000 with $75,600 funded. Union Springs gains two projects including water distribution and sanitary sewer extensions totaling $60,?863 in federal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Federal Works Agency
FWA
Alabama
Cullman Board of Education
Union Springs
Blind veteran legislator D. M. Coleman dies at 74
D. M. Coleman, a Hamilton county representative in the Tennessee General Assembly for nearly 25 years, died at his Chattanooga home last night from a sudden heart seizure. He had been blind since birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga Tenn
D. M. Coleman
Hamilton County
State General Assembly
Bodies of fliers cross Morgan Line
Remains of American fliers who died Aug 19 when Yugoslav fighters shot down their unarmed U S Army transport were transported today across the Morgan line under a Yugoslav guard of honor. The bodies were taken from Ljubljana to Avaizza before delivery to U S military authorities. The Morgan line separates American British and Yugoslav forces in Venezia Giulia Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontainers
Ljubljana
Avaizza
U. S
America
Venezia Giulia
Italy
Belgrad
Yugoslavia
Mr and Mrs W M Rietf Maier
Mr and Mrs W M Rietf Maier are noted in a local social item. The brief mentions their names and customary usage in a society page context, without further details of event or date.
Public Forum Letter on Trust in Market System and OPA
A reader asks if the American public is rightly wary of a trusted market system or if open market trust has eroded under OPA pressures. The writer warns against permanent bureaucracy and notes wages rising with production costs affect living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Decatur Daily
OPA
Prolonged Alabama Dry Weather Suppresses Crops
In Alabama, continued dry spell slows garden and pasture growth in northern counties, with moisture needed in several areas. While grass and vegetables suffer in central and southern counties, cotton begins to open mainly in the middle and south, with picking underway. Corn and sweet potatoes are expected to yield well, and peanut, soy bean, and cow pea stands are fair to good. haying remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Weather Bureau
E. D. Emigh
Emigh
Decatur Weekend Visits and Local Quartet Plan
Miss Elizabeth Sharp and Vestor Winton spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ruby Crow and twin daughters in Decatur. A church quartet formed by Dolphus Turney Ina Dunaway J D Winton and John Turney invites singers to Saturday night rehearsals before the second Sunday each month. Rev E L Hunt preached at the regular appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sharp
Vestor Winton
Ruby Crow
Decatur
Warren. McGee
Wilda Faye Turney
Nell Waugh
Lurline Dunana
Eloise Lemmond
James Dunaway
Dolphus Turney
Ina Dunaway
J. D. Winton
John Turney
Johnie Voss
Otis Goree
Somerville
Ovie Turner
Baby
U. S. Navy
Florida
Floyd Siviey
Priceville
Robert Hopkins
Leander Allen
E. L. Hunt
Wear Celebrates 85th Birthday at Mount Hope
S L Wear was honored with a Sunday dinner at his Mount Hope home for his eighty fifth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charlie Stockton and son Roy Russellville Mr and Mrs H McCain Decatur J Y Wear Decatur Mr and Mrs O J Wear Rogersville Mr and Mrs Elbert Wear Rogersville R H Wear Russellville Mr and Mrs H A Golden and children Austinville Corine Golden Austinville Mr and Mrs R V Winchester Austinville Mrs Walter Jones and Mrs Robert Glenn Austinville Mrs Austin Harris Decatur Mrs Pat erson Miss Claris Bennett Charles Hamilton Rogersville Mr and Mrs E K Martin and Mrs G L Wear and son Mount Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Wear
Mount Hope
Charlie Stockton
Roy Russsellville
H. McCain
Decatur
J. Y. Wear
O. J. Wear
Rogersville
Elbert Wear
R. H. Wear
Russellville
H. A. Golden
Austinville
Corine Golden
R. V. Winchester
Walter Jones
Robert Glenn
Austin Harris
Paterson
Claris Bennett
Charles Hamilton
E. K. Martin
G. L. fWear and Son
Well Known Negro Mattie B Conwell Dies Sudden
Mattie B Conwell 64 a prominent resident died suddenly Saturday night while working at her barbecue stand on West Vine Street. Final rites set for Thursday at First Baptist Church with burial in Mira Cemetery Reynolds Funeral directing. Survivors include two sisters a brother and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
West Vine Street
Mattie B. Conwell
Conwell
West Vine
West Church Stret
Mira
Reynolds
Veteran Wins House Race in Mississippi Runoff
In Mississippi seventh district, former airman and six term incumbent Dan R. McGehee was unseated by one armed veteran Williams. Williams led 18,987 to 15,556 with 263 of 316 precincts reporting, amid tensions from cross burnings targeting Black voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mss
Mississippi
Congress
Yea Williams
Dan R. McGehee
South America
Africa
Williams
McGehee
Theodore G. Bilbo
Yesteray
Hinds County
Ku Klux Klan
Daily Records of Numerous Transfers and Sums
A collection of listed transfers shows individuals and amounts from daily records. Names include Willie Bailey, Mary Low Jones, John Earl Garner, James M. Hammon, Emma Marvin Harlan, J A Cloud, Hattie Harris, W Harris Dobbs, H A Hightower, Lewis L Walker, Bob R Johnson, Monroe Mason, Mutual Life Ins, Davis Hodges, F L Nichols, M E Lake, a of Alabama, Dora Ford, George D Sims, Edward West, Carl C Walker, Maud A Morgan, T C Braden, W A Humphrey, Ora L Eddins, Mike Namie, Roy Johnson, R D Tennyson, T M Jones, Frances P Wolfer, Nellie OConner, Hubert Le Bentley, Clyde T Stewart, J EB Bennett, N E Tapscott, J A Isbell, Wiley A Wise, Henry A Turner. Amounts range from 200 to 4846.80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Earl Garner
James M. Hammon
Emma Marvin Harlan
J. A. Cloud
Hattie Harris
W. Harris Dobbs
H. A. Hightower
Lewis L. Walker
Bob R. Johnson
Monroe Mason
Mutual Life. Ins
Davis Hodges
F. L. Nichols
M. E. Lake
A of
Alabama
Dora Ford
George D. Sims
Edward West
Carl C. Walker
Maud A. Morgan
T. C. Braden
W. A. Humphrey
Ora L. Eddins
Mike Namie
Roy Johnson
R. D. Tennyson
T. M. Jones
Frances P. Wolfer
Russell W. Lynne
Nellie O'Conner
Hubert le Bentley
Clyde T. Stewart
J. EB. Bennett
N. E. Tapscott
J. A. Isbell
Wiley A. Wise
Henry A. Turner
Marriage Licenses Registered in Several Alabama Cities
E J Sybert of Decatur and Elsie Mae Boger of Hartselle. John Lee Speake of Danville and Peggy Joyce Rainey of Decatur. Jack Wysett Jenkins of Nashville and Ruth Elizabeth Hunt of Nashville. James William Gillespie of Decatur and Sara Faye Courington of Natural Bridge. Alan John Horace Townsend and Mary Ruth Maples of Hartwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Sybert
Decatur
Elsie Mae Boger
Hartselle
John Lee Speake
Danville
Peggy Joyce Rainey
Jack Wysett Jenkins
Nashville
Ruth Elizabeth Hunt
James William Gillespie
Sara Faye Courington
Attural Bridge
Alan John Horace Townsend
Harthelle
Mary Ruth Maples
Harts
Elle
Alabama Traffic Accident Totals From State Patrol Report
State Highway Patrol figures show today’s accident tally with 5 injuries and 6 fatalities, plus year to date and last year comparisons. The report lists property damage estimates at 892 753 dollars this year and 497 530 dollars previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
State Highway Patrol
Associated Press
William E Hine to Open Office Supply and Repair
William E Billy Hine announced the opening of an office supply and repair business at 110 West Vine Street. The shop will be ready to serve customers September 1. Hine recently was discharged from the U S Navy where he served as saf e expert. The shop is next to the building formerly used by his father Butler P A Hine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E
Billy” Hine
West Vine Street
Hine
U. S. Navy
Butler P. A. Hine
Cotton Manufacturers Meet on OPA Rules in Georgia
American Cotton Manufacturers Association executive committee to hold a special meeting in Lagrange Georgia to discuss OPA regulations. Walter S. Montgomery of Spartanburg South Carolina will preside as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Board
Lagrange
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
Walter S. Montgomery
Spartanburg
S. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wall Street
Edwin Shanke
Hal Boyle
Negro High Pta
Old Man River
James W. McCain
Guntersville
Tody
Tom White
Rent Office
Athens
W. E. Beasley
Florence
Carl McDonald
Hamil Clinic
Decature
Howell
O. M. Tucker
Robert Edward Johnson Jr
Carolyn Weir
Uay
G. M. Davenport
Emmett Walker
Joppa
Baugh’s Infirmary
Dora Atkins
Glen Brown
A. G. Guthery
Vinemont 3
Seeree
Flora Mae Birdsong
Third Avenue West
Aeen
Paul Lively
Baugh
Drinkard
Peg de
W. L. Proctor
Charlie Brannon
William E. Hammonn
Apt
West Court
Sherry Braswell
Third Avenue South
Westside Presbyterian Church
Turner
Jes H. Tolley
J. T. Miller
E. C. Lindsay
Emily Lindsey
Wig J. Irvin
Birmingham
Granville Irvin
Huntsville
Lyons Hotel
Lila Coleman
Miss Ann Journey
Lexington
George Journey
Shelbyville
Tenn
B. F. Jones
Joe Wheeler
Kentucky
Chattanooga
Sally Holder
J. O. Richardson
Annetta Wilson
W. O. Wright
Frenchburg
Presbyterian School
Thomas Jacobs
Salinas
Los Angeles
California
Paul Jacobs
Houston
Jacobs
University of Alabama
David Allen—Gibson
National Music Camp
Interlochen
Michigan
J. C. Riethmaier
Miami, Fla
W. M. Riethmaier
H. G. Riethmaier
Cullman School
Morgan Line
Mrs. W. M. Rietfmaier
Morgan County
Winton
R Sivley
Wear
Willie Bailey
Mary Low Jones
William E. Hine
James L. Rankin Insurance
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