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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1946

Page

8

U S Lets World Court Have Say Over Some International Issues

U S agrees to let the World Court claim authority over certain international legal disputes as part of joining United Nations machinery. The move follows 25 years of cautious steps away from isolation, with a two thirds Senate vote approving the jurisdiction. Green Hackworth serves on the court alongside 14 other judges at The Hague. President Truman signs the declaration of acceptance this week.

James Marlow Washington World Court United Nations International Court of Justice Britain Russia China France U. . Security Council Permanent Court of International Justice League of Nations Senate League Court U. N New World Court Hague Holland Green H. Hackworth Truman

Atomic Blonde of 1946 Makes Grand Entrance

A lively scene highlights a headlining performer billed as the Atomic Blonde of 1946. The act dazzles audiences with striking style and stage presence, drawing cheers from the crowd and signaling a memorable curtain call.

CULLMAN COUNTY CROSS ROADS NOTES AND NAMES

Mrs. Cora Cardwell returned to Wadley after a ten day visit with sister Mrs. Lula Williams. Mrs. Claude Aris spent the weekend with her parents at Longview. Milford and Marie Olinger were in Morgan county. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Phillips and Mrs Ella Phillips spent Sunday with relatives. Noah Aris and Alice Olinger with Mr and Mrs Cliff Miller were business trips in Birmingham.

Cora Cardwell Wadley Lula Williams Claude Aris Longview Milford Marie Olinger Morgan County Woodrow Phillips Ella Phillips Lonnie Phillips Noah Aris Alice Olinger Ands Cliff Miller Birmingham Will Blevins Georgia Bill Wentworth Moulton Woodrow Guthrie Chester Bishop Laura Cooper Joseph Coon Fort McClellan Joseph Holland Addison Bruce Bonds Grady Morgan Ruby Burgess Cullman Lillie Bell Turrentine Mortis J. D. Bonds

Community Notes From Morgan County Chapel Visitors

The W S C S met with Mrs. Therril Wallace last week and held a program with songs prayers and a devotional. Many locals were mentioned visiting singing schools and revivals while several families from Morgan and nearby towns were noted in activities and travels.

Banana plant origin traced to India or Malay Peninsula

The banana plant is believed to have originated in southern India or the Malay Peninsula. It notes regional origin based on historical cultivation and trade.

India Malay Peninsula

Crack Train Hits Truck Near Jackson Killing Two

A Dixie Flyer collision near Jackson, Alabama killed 19 year old Jesse Lee Rice and seriously injured 18 year old Billy Russell Gamble. Gamble sustained a fractured skull and chest injuries and was transported to a Chattanooga hospital. A third truck occupant escaped unharmed. Both deceased and injured were Crow Creek residents.

Stevenson Ala Jesse Lee Rice Billy Russell Gamble N. C. & St. L. Railway Chattanooga Rice Crow Creek

Community Notes Include Local Visits and Military Discharges

Local residents recount weekend visits with relatives from Miami Huntsville and Decatur. Loyd Shelton returns home after ten months in Germany while Everett Shelton comes home from several months in the Navy.

Colby Fisher Dale Miami Fla Addley Bogle Ennis Shelton Perdue Dutton Dutch Townson Thomas Townson Huse Hawkins Decatur Coy Grey Emmett Shelton Mollie Shelton Zilpha Ann Draper Will Draper Price Daniel Loyd Shelton Frank Gilliland Huntsville Gracie “Shelton

Man recounts car mishap and theft after crash

Jim Moreland told police hospital attendants that his car unexpectedly rolled after he parked with his wife and went to the grocery. He said a single witness saw the event and that a thief grabbed his $10 before Moreland recovered it.

Los. Angeles Jim Moreland Ary Moreland

Price probe opens in Washington

The Justice Department announces an investigation into identical bidding and monopoly practices in the sale of many items bought in large quantities by federal, state, and city governments. Officials say the products are essential to government operations and public health and safety.

Washington Justice Department

Governor orders Klan probe in Pennsylvania

Governor Edward Martin said he would immediately order an investigation into Ku Klux Klan activities in Pennsylvania upon receiving a request from Justice Meier Steinbrink of New York. Steinbrink cited an open letter from the Franklin County Klan urging action against alleged race hatred.

Harrisburg Edward Martin Pennsylvania Meier Steinbrink New York State Supreme Court New York Steinbrink B’nai Brith Anti-Defamation League Franklin County Chambersburg Martin

Prince Albert coat named for Edward VII not Victoria’s consort

The Prince Albert coat derives its name from the future King Edward VII rather than Queen Victoria’s husband. The garment’s origin traces to the royal family, with Edward VII as the eponymous heir.

Prince Albert Vitoria Edward VII

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U.S Don’s Floor Service Don Williams Enolam Blvd Pegwail Freshie P. O Chicago ART Cullman County Cross Roads Eunice Williams Hite Alabama E. Moulton ST LU Si Sally U.S. Patent Office George Morgan County Forrest Chapel W P Roberts Therril Wallace Jess Smith M. G. Whitten Therrill Wallace Ethel Glasgow Johnson Chapel Parks Glasgow Homer Crow Hartselle Polly Wallace Neel Frank Wallace C. D. Long Baby Tuscumbia Luther Glasgow Glasgow Homeland Quartet Salem Quartet Corinth Robert York W. L. McClellan Ferris Gerenade Carlis Partain Penns Clara Kilpatrick Lillie McClellan Morgan County Corinth J D Jackson Owen Carryright Family Puree Institute the. Mech, Teun der Super Market Ue Large Armour Vienna Stokley Pride of Georgia Bagwell Bisquick Ballard’s Heinz Lawren County Conway Earlene Hardin Dillehay Grant Royal Cup Batterton Coffee Company Birmingham, Alabama H. F. Schreiber New Albany Ind Yugoslavia
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