Packed Boxes Sent Overseas to Morgan County Schools
Twenty seven Junior Red Cross gift boxes packed by students at Morgan county junior high schools Joe Wheeler First Ward and Augusta Bibb. Miss Louise Ryan volunteers that this is the first shipment this year with another due in spring to Belgium China Czechoslovakia Denmark France Great Britain Holland Italy Philippines.
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Red Cross
Decatur
Louise Ryan
Morgan County
Joe. Wheeler
First Ward
Miss Ryan
Mary
Augusta Bibb
Charles Bethany
Joe Wheeler
C. J. Martin
Belgium
China
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
France
Great Britain
Holland
Italy
Philippines
Wall Street Recovers Some, Trading Rises On Tax Bargains
The New York market closed higher as stocks advanced fractions to about two points amid renewed activity. Gains came from steels and rails with leaders including U S Steel General Motors Chrysler Studebaker Santa Fe Southern Pacific and others supported by tax selling setup and bargain hunting near yearly lows.
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New York
Wall Street
U. S. Steel
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
General Motors
Chrysler
Studebaker
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Nashville Livestock Prices Report Mixed Activity and Slower Hog Trade
Nashville market: cattle 600 head steady to slightly higher with light weight steers 20.00 25.00, 750 850 lb steers 26.00 27.00, 1115 lb steers 30.00, cows 12.00 19.00, calves 28.00 34.00. Hogs very slow with most sales 21.00 22.50 for midweights, sows 19.00 19.50. Sheep lambs 21.00 24.00, older sheep 12.00 16.00, slaughter ewes 8.00 9.00.
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Nashville
Tenn
State Departments of Agriculture
Cotton futures steady on demand and exports
Cotton futures held steady with gains up to 85 cents a bale before the close as trade, export prospects, and large movement into government loans supported prices. Southern trade reports solid spot demand and a belief farmers will seek a premium above the loan to sell top grades. Late prices firm 35 to 65 cents higher.
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New York
Germany
Poultry Prices Steady In Georgia Market
North Georgia live poultry market remains steady with limited offerings and good demand. Fryers from New Hampshire Reds and White Crosses bring 32 1/2 to 34 cents, mostly 33 to 34 cents. Barred Rock Crosses fetch 31 1/2 to 32 1/2 cents, mostly 32 to 32 1/2 cents, fob farm priced Tuesday afternoon.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New Hampshire Reds
American official wary of Chinese regime aid plan
American authorities doubt any new limited aid program can bolster the Chi eng regime. Economic Cooperation Administrator Paul Hoffman plans a London trip then a December 11 arrival in Shanghai for an inspection tour in China.
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Chieng
St,ll
Paul G. Hoffman
China
London
Shanghai
Postponed Guatemala City Mayor Election Amid Garbled Reports
Election officials in Guatemala announced that voting for mayor of Guatemala City has been postponed amid unclear constitutional guarantees. The report mentions plans to seize a military base at Barrios and references safeguards for 30 days, though details are jumbled.
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Guatemala Guatemala
Guatemala City
Barrios
Five Added to Board of C C
The Chamber of Commerce added five new board members by mailed ballots after Tuesday's tabulation. New directors are Don W Blend Emmett Barron Ned Frazier E G Hamilton Dr Garrold H Nungester. The board comprises 15 members with three year staggered terms. Officers to be named after the January annual banquet.
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Chamber of Commerce
Don W. Blend
Wolverine Tube Division
Emmett Barron
White
Pure Milk Company
Ned Frazier
Dix Company
E. G. Hamilton
Hamilton Supply Company
Garrold H. Nungester
Mailey
Truman Plan Will Be Barred At NAM Congress
Earl Busting of the NAM warned inflation, insecurity and thrift issues hinder the economy. NAM's 53rd annual Congress at the Waldorf Astoria adopted National Unity as its slogan. Secretary Sawyer will close the meeting with remarks on the anti inflation program the President plans to present to Congress in January.
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New York
Earl Busting
National Association of Manufacturers
Bunting
NAM
Waldorf Astoria
Commerce Sawyer
Sawyer
Washington
Truman
Congress
Powells to Conduct Campagnn at Church of God in Hart
Rev and Mrs Elmer Powell will lead a ten day revival at the Church of God in Hartselle. They are pastors of Pinehurst Church of God in Birmingham and are noted as an accomplished evangelist and musician. Services start 7 pm daily with group prayer at 6 30 pm. inviting the community to attend and unite in winning souls.
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Elmer Powell
Gog
Hartselle
Powells
Pinehurst Church
Mary R. Miller
New Syndicate Formed To Promote Sports Contests
A new syndicate announced in New York unites Columbia Broadcasting System Music Corporation of America Allied Syndicates Inc and Tournament of Champions with George Klutz as president and Lawrence Lowman as vice president They will hold equal stock and plan to expand into football ice hockey and tennis seeking franchises in major cities nationally and internationally.
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New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
Music Corporation of America
Allied Syndicates Inc
George Klutz
Er— Klutz
Lawrence Lowman
CBS
Charles Miller
Music Corporation
Combine
Tenis
Teari
Southern Gas Plan Approved by Federal Commission
The Federal Power Commission authorized Southern Natural Gas Co. of Birmingham Alabama to build pipelines in Alabama with a project cost near 865000. The plan includes eight to twelve miles of 24 inch main line loops nine miles of 12 inch branch line loop pipe and three 12 inch lines crossing the Coosa River. The main loops increase load flexibility but do not yet raise Birmingham Atlanta capacity. The Montgomery capacity is increased by about 3500000 cubic feet per day.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
Southern Na Rural Gas Co
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Coosa River
Atlanta
Montgomery
Plant Invaded Union Blamed in Michigan Raid
In Kalama zo o Kalama zoo Kalamazoo motor caravan invaded early today striking two Shake speare Companies plants injuring several workers. Police labeled the invaders union goons and said cars bore plates from Michigan Illinois Ohio and Indiana. Governor Sigler was asked for National Guard aid but withdrew the appeal as the raiders left suddenly.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Shakespeare
Howard Hoyt
Michigan
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Gov. Sigler
National Guard
Bids Sought for Huntsville Arsenal Industrial Leases
Army engineers report two bids received for leasing four Huntsville arsenal facilities near Madison Alabama. Bids opened at 1 p m today for up to ten year leases. Existing leases include Bryant Harper Solvay Alabama Chemical General Amiline Film Keller Motor and Fine Organics.
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Corps of Engineers
Huntsville Arsenal
Muntsville
Ala
emerg@hey
Arsenal
Byrant-Harper
Solvay Process Company
Alabama Chemical Company
General Ainiline & Film Corp
New York
Keller Motor Corp
Fine Organics
Pilotless Plane Runs Wild Over Salisbury Maryland
A pilotless drone airplane at 22 000 feet over Salisbury Maryland prompted warnings from the Chincoteague naval air station. Captain W V R Vieweg commanding officer reportedly said the craft had drifted beyond control range of its mother ship. State police from Maryland's lower eastern shore dispatched a high altitude plane to attempt to locate and regain control of the drone.
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Salisbury
Chincoteague Naval Air Station
W. V. R. Vieweg
Maryland
Johnston replies battle over electors prompts Supreme Court bid
Johnston of Mobile, counsel for the electors, calls the suits a political power struggle by the Governor and supporters, claiming courts lack jurisdiction. He warns successful efforts would allow courts to delay future presidential elections. Gov. Folsom and several lawyers travel to Washington to seek U.S. Supreme Court review.
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Johnston
Sam M. Johnston
Mobile
Folsom
Teveral
Atterheys
Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
Baby Born in Truck In Busy New Orleans Street
An eight pound son was born today in the front seat of a pickup on a busy downtown New Orleans street while traffic delayed the trip to a hospital. Mr. James Trenton 33 called for a doctor and Patrolman Stephen Mistich summoned a Charity hospital ambulance. Both mother and infant were taken to the hospital and are doing well.
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New Orleans
James Trenton
Trent
Camp
Poydras
Stephen Mistich
Bones of Another Larger Ape Man Discovered in Africa
South Africa unearthed fossil remains in a Swartkrans limestone cave near Johannesburg. Dr. Robert Broom of the Transvaal Museum reports a new ape man type larger than prior finds, likely ancestral to humans, though exact height is not specified.
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Africa
Berkeley
Calif
South Africa
Java
University of California
Swartkrans
Robert Broom
Transvaal Museum
Broom
Army promises Christmas for Fort Benning
Fort Benning officials say the Army has promised a Merry Christmas for the post. The exact arrival date of Pfc. Merry L. Christmas from the Canal Zone is not known, though records show he was due Nov. 26. Officials note that soldiers are often delayed en route.
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Columbus
Fort Benning
Merry L. Christmas
Canal Zone
Margareta Anna Runs Aground Near Eagle Harbor
A Honduran motor ship named Margareta Anna carrying lumber to Port St Joe ran aground in the Gulf near Eagle Harbor. Coast Guard units including the buoy tender Hearther from Mobile and the cutter Boutwell from Panama City were dispatched to assist refloating the vessel, located about a half mile south of Eagle Harbor.
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Port St. Joe
Fla
Port St Joe
Gulf
Eagle Harbor
Coast Guard
V. F. Tydlacka
Mobile
Ala
Hearther
Boutwell
Panama City
Margareta Anna
Fire crews respond to gas leak at Mobile shop
Fire Chief L L Petrey led 30 firefighters and five trucks to a downtown Mobile ready-to-wear shop as a small gas leak from a loose heater connection caused a brief fire. The manager admitted the incident and cooperated with authorities.
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Mobile
Ala
Dons Claim Hawaii Trio Makes History in U S Football
The Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Conference say they are the only major U S football squad with three Hawaiian players on their roster. The claim highlights the team’s diverse lineup and the significance of locally scouted talent.
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Los Angeles Dons
U.S
Tulane Triumphs Over South Carolina in Twice-Hidden Gridiron Battles
Tulane defeated South Carolina in two prior meetings dating to 1932 and 1948, with the Green Wave securing victory in both contests.
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Tulane
South Carolina
Community Notes and Local Updates
Town News item summarizes health, travel, club events, sermons, and social notes. Mrs. Richard Parr recovers at Spotswood Apartment. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Young return from St Petersburg. Kiwanis to host program at Lyons Hotel with Rev James Wallace as chair. Sheriff reports arrests on peace and prohibition charges. mid week services at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Vanderbilt football chatter cited in Bob Phillips column. Verdon Lowery improving at home. local forecast mentions Auburn Alabama grid game discussions. Mrs. Harry Carpenter returns from Mobile. gasoline spill at 800 Lafayette Street city garage briefly inflames, no damage. Rev Zach A Horton to preach at Sixth Avenue Church. Mrs C G Grissom back in Birmingham after visit.
Chiang Kai-shek pleads for aid as U.S. hesitates
Chiang Kai-shek travels to Washington seeking more support while President Truman and Secretary Marshall signal limited aid, fearing deep involvement in the Chinese conflict. MacArthur applauds Japan's labor law curbs on communists, and Indonesia's Amir Sjarifoeddin faces treason trial amid upheaval. Guatemala delays mayoral election as constitutional guarantees loom. Western Europe endures a fifth day of fog.
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Mde
Chiang Kai-Shek
Washington
Truman
State
Marshall
Chiang
MacArthur
Amir Sjarifoeddin
Indonesia
Guatemala
Western
Europe
Engineer and His Railroad Buddies Aid Crippled Child
Lovejoy Georgia December reports Henry R. Lee a 66 year old Macon engineer waved to a two year old girl Grace Purcell who was born without arms. He sent a note and two dollars and sparked help from other railroad men. They gave Grace forty six dollars at Christmas in 1946 then two hundred eighteen dollars last year and this year they intend to give more for arms.
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Lovejoy
Henry R. Lee
Lee
Macon
Grace Purcell
Grace
British freighter Egidia arrives with 10 million highballs
The British freighter Egidia is due in New York Friday carrying 69 000 cases of assorted liquor. Jo n A Hanssier, freight traffic manager of the Anchor Line, said the 9 952 ton vessel carried 720 000 bottles.
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New York
Egidia
Joan A. Hanssier
Groucho Trades Mustache For New Look In Film Plans
Hollywood reports Groucho Marx swapped his painted mustache for a natural brush and teased nueva roles including Othello. He says Marx Brothers films may end after It’s Only Money, aside from The Marx Brothers Story, while criticizing critics and steering toward movies and his air show.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Hollywood Stone
Groucho Marx
Groucho
Larry Parkies
Elizabeth
Norman Krasna
New York
Owas
Sale of Breeding Cattle at Show Exceeds Last Year
At the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago breeding cattle fetched higher prices than in 1947. Forty seven Herefords sold for 44 865 to average 954 while twenty four bulls averaged 896 and twenty three females 1 015. Top bid reached 3 600 with Sunset Bounce selling for 5 000 to B Hollis Hanson.
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Chicago
Avera
Sunset Bounce
Otis A. Carter
President Truman to Join Missourians in Norfolk Presentation
President Truman will travel from Washington to Norfolk Virginia aboard the Presidential yacht Williamsburg to attend a site service in the Show Me state’s honor. Gov Phil Donnelly will present the silver series to the battleship's commanding officer Captain James Thatch and the ceremony will be held at the Norfolk Navy Base.
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Washington
Truman
Norfolk
White House
Low Bid For Ship Submitted
The Newport Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. of Newport News Va. filed the low bid of 67 350 000 dollars today for a 48 000 ton commercial liner to head the American Merchant Marine. Bethlehem Steel bid 75 649 000 dollars for the project. The U S Maritime Commission has not accepted either bid and cannot say when a contract or construction will start.
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Washington
Newport Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Newport News
United States
Queen of the
American Merchant Marine
Bethlehem Steel Corp
U. S. Maritime Commission
United States Lines
Britain
U. S
America
U.S. Lines
Snatch Plot Blames U S For Seizing Soviet Children
The Literary Gazette accuses U S military authorities in Germany of sending Soviet children to the Soviet Union. It cites Valentina Kaverzin and lists 222 children ages five to eight said to be held by force in the British occupation zone as being kept against parents’ wishes.
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Moscow
Literary Gazette
U. S
Germany
United States
Soviet Union
Russia
Valentina Kaverzin
Teenage Theft Ring Breakup In Newark Police Say
Seven teenage boys aged 13 to 16 were arrested in Newark amid a dues paying theft club that netted about $3,000 in two years. Investigators found about half the loot in the cellar of the leader's home. The ring, said to involve working as bowling alley pin boys, was uncovered after a janitor reported suspicious youths near Newark Academy.
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Newark
N. J
Frederick Mcforath
Robert Griffith
Newark Academy
Worker Electrocuted Near Centre in Cherokee County
Henry Farmer age 33, employee of the Cherokee County TVA cooperative, died of an electric shock yesterday after contacting a live wire near Centre Alabama. Funeral services were held today. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
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Piedmont
Ala
Henry Farmer
Cherokee County
TVA Co-Operative
Centre
Graham Voices Call to Christ at Central Baptist Church
Rev. Garrett Graham urged sinners to seek Jesus in a Central Baptist Church sermon. He compared modern priorities to the demoniac story, warned of judgment, and urged personal salvation through Christ, urging believers to not abandon the sinner and to heed the cross.
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Garrett Graham
Central Baptist Church
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Christ
Hell
Trial on Murder Charge Highlights Court Day
Samuel Bankston aged 28 faces a first degree murder trial over the March shooting of his wife Marian. Witnesses recall murmured endearments and gun handling moments before the fatal shot. Other court notes include Shim Thomas guilty of grand larceny after mistrials, Ralph Cozzolino sentenced to 15 years for a Monarch store robbery, and several probation hearings set for December 17 for listed defendants.
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Samuel Bankston
Bankston
Marian
Sam
Shim" Thomas
Ralph Cozzolino
State Penitentiary
Monarch
Kilby
Madison County
Paul Chervinko Named Mobile Bears Manager for 1949
Former major league catcher Paul Chervinko was appointed manager of the Mobile Bears of the Southern Association for the 1949 season. He succeeds Al Todd, who resigned to manage the Memphis Chicks. Chervinko comes from Danville Illinois Three I league where he spent three years as manager. Mobile President Edgar Allen said Chervinko will be a non playing manager and noted the recommendation of Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers, with whom Mobile has a working agreement.
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Mobile
Aff
Paul Chervinko
Mobile Bears
Southern Association
al Todd
Memphis Chicks
Chervinko
Bears
Danville
Ill
Edgar Allen
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Rickard Hearing Delayed by State Board
Rickard's plea that his transfer and dismissal from the Highway Department were politically motivated has been postponed by the state personnel board. The hearing, originally set for Thursday, was delayed per advice from the Associated Press in Montgomery. The personnel department confirmed the postponement following action by Rickard's attorney.
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Ear
Rickard
State Personnel ‘Board
Highway Department
Associated Press
Montgomery
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