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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1945

Page

10

Emory scientists propose world peace via embassy science attaches

Four Emory University scientists, three linked to atomic bomb work, outline a plan for world peace in the atomic age. They suggest attaching scientists to embassy staffs as scientific ambassadors to report on global scientific and industrial developments and to keep doors open to knowledge. Harris Parks Jr. and Dr. R. A. Day helped present the statement.

Atlanta Emory University Were & Harris Parks Jr R. A. Day

Three Are Held in Auto Theft Ring

Danbury, Conn. police announced the arrest of three persons in a stolen car ring allegedly operating from Connecticut to Georgia. Ten cars stolen from Connecticut New York and Georgia have been recovered. Arrested are Michael Attanasio 57 of Danbury a gasoline station operator 25 year old Bethel resident and Mrs Regina Magrino 29 of New Fairfield. The Attanacios posted bonds of 10000 each on theft and altering motor numbers charges. Mrs Magrino was arrested in Macon Georgia and will face charges when returned to Connecticut.

Danbury, Conn Harry T. Tucker Connecticut Georgia Tucker New York Michael Attanasio Danbury Staasio Bethel Regina Magrino New Fairfield Attanasios Magrino Macon

Lagemann and Jones Call for Atomic Observation Pact

Chemist R T Lagemann and former Oak Ridge director W H Jones urge an international program to observe atomic research. They propose other nations cut diplomatic ties with offenders and outlaw restricting visiting scientists. They warn the U S must bargain now before any nation builds an atomic bomb.

Oak Ridge Tenn R.T. Lagemann WHS W. H. Jones United States

Alabama Four H Folk In Chicago For National Congress

Alabama’s 4 H Club delegates travel to Chicago for the National 4 H Club Congress joining 1200 peers from 47 states and foreign students from China Venezuela Costa Rica and Peru. The Alabama group will tour major museums and stock yards, engage in contests and discuss postwar program points with peers.

Auburn Ala Alabama Chicago Canada Quebec Ontario China Venezuela Costa Rica Peru United States National Club Congress Myra Asenath Collier Elmore County Mary Frances Hudspeth Houston Lyda Jean Smith Etowah Ruth Kelly Lauderdale Josephine Jones Lee Mildred Grimes Marshall Janice Merle Etheredge Marengo James Wood Butler County James Owens Lamar George Murphy Henry Gene Snellgrove Dale E J. Klinner Cilton Harry Sorrell Chilton Wayne Teague Cullman Rex Sims Fayette T.A. Sims Alabama Extension Service Levice Ellis Lilliah Cox Henry County Alabama Club Museum of Natural History Union Stock Yards

Students in Street Fight at Five Points Georgia Tech clash

Atlanta police report an open conflict between Georgia and Georgia Tech students at Five Points just before the annual football game. About 500 fought, hair pulling, blows exchanged as a coffin bearing “the body of Georgia Tech” was tried to be burned. Firemen dispersed the crowd. several charged with disorderly conduct.

Atlanta Georgia Georgia Tech Times Square University of Georgia

Church Overcomes Financial Goal In Decatur Building Drive

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church and supporters in Decatur surpassed their goal last Sunday with offerings totaling $3,648.43 for a new building program. The congregation praised the cooperation and good will of Eastern city residents and expressed gratitude and renewed hope for the project.

Sixteenth Avenue

Finishing this project within a few months plan

A brief note indicates the team aims to complete the project in the coming months. It highlights a structured timeline and key milestones to ensure timely delivery and accountability among members.

Lend lease food shipments to UK valued at 3.19 billion

A wartime record shows Lend-Lease food shipments to the United Kingdom from March 1941 to April 1945 valued at 3.18581 billion dollars. The data highlights the scale of aid supplied by the United States during World War II and the economic commitments behind the alliance.

United Kingdom

Highway patrol warns of strict lighting enforcement

Inspector H L Thornton of the Decatur district warns motorists that the highway patrol will enforce automobile lighting laws to cut highway accidents in Alabama. He says orders from Montgomery require strict checks and that all improper lights must be fixed, with no leniency now that parts are available.

H. L. Thornton Decatur Highway Patrol Alabama Department of Public Safety Montgomery Thornton

Revival at Neel Baptist Church in Nashville

Wallace sisters visit sick brother Ruthus Owens in Nashville Tennessee. Weekend revival led by Rev Walker Bynum Rev Harper and Rev Lewis Milter recently discharged from the Army. Local families share Sunday visits and Army discharges noted for Lucain Wallace Coy Breedlove Pic and other servicemen. Hog slaughter reported underway last week.

Wallace Ruthus Owens Nashville Tenn Neel Baptist Church Walker Bynum Harper Lewis Milter Lewis Walker Hartselle Roy Smith Decatur G. B. Roberts Pic. Coy Breedlove J. W. Rodgers Forest Chapel Roy Higdon George Roberts Leona Sparkman E. S. Bennett R. L. McNutt Lucain Clyde Wallace

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