TVA Proposed Pipeline Plan Faces Public Scrutiny
Thurman Arnold, former anti trust chief, told a House committee that a 1500 mile war built pipeline from the Southwest to the East could rival Muscle Shoals in controversy. He spoke for a group proposing a cooperative to buy the lines from the War Assets Administration with government financing aid.
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Washington
Thurman Arnold
Today
Gat
Muscle Shoals
Tennessee Valley Authority
Arnold
House
War Assets Administration
Jaycees to Elect Soon in Decatur
Ned Frazier and Frank Troup named as presidential candidates by nominating chairman Alvis Briscoe. Incumbent Calvin Pettey leads as present president. Nominations for 1st vice president include Roy Fite Jr. and Joe Rennaker. for 2nd vice president Harold Michelson and James Wade. Fourteen nominees vie for seven board seats.
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Ned Frazier
Frank Troup
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Alvis Briscoe
The
Jaycees
Calvin Pettey
Roy Fite Jr
Joe Rennaker
Harold Michelson
James Wade
John Giles
Newton Powell
Frank Whisenant
Boz Durham
John Stewart
Guinney Puckett Jr
Watson Carlisle
Herman Nebrig
Ben LeDuke Meridith Woodall
Harry Lowther
Bob McNally
Earl Alverson
Olly Terry
Briscoe
H. K. Doak
Frank Price
Bob Durham
Julian Bibb Jr
Mississippi Senate panel eyes voluntary witness list
The committee seeks voluntary testimony on alleged intimidation in the July 2 Mississippi Democratic primary that helped Bilbo win a third Senate term. About 20 potential Black witnesses have volunteered. subpoenas would be used if needed, says Ellender, who urged citizens to come forward with protection promised. A 50-signature Negro-led petition spurred the hearing.
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Ellender
Mississippi
Bilbo
Senate
Progressive Voters’ League
T. B Wilson
Wilson
Sensee Committee
Marriages and Deed Exchange Reported in Alabama Areas
Daily Records note marriages of John Edward Ward and Rachel Fay Sims in Hartselle on March 3, bonded by Arno Felton Wilkins of Cullman and Ester Nell Gamble of Joppa on March 2. Vernard B. Ward of Hartselle wed Arvilla Sanders of Hart selle. Este Breedlove transfers property to Nell Johnson for 1100 dollars.
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John Edward Ward
Hartselle
Rachel Fay Sims
Arno Felton Wilkins
Cullman
Ester Nell Gamble
Joppa
Vernard B. Ward
Arvilla Sanders
Services Held for A. J. Landers at Fairview Church
Funeral services were held for A. J. Landers age 73 at Fairview Baptist Church after a two year illness. Rev H S Branum led the service with burial beside the church. Survivors: widow Eura Landers three sons John David and Lester Landers a daughter L M Johnson two brothers Mathy and Worley Landers a sister Mrs Smith and 16 grandchildren.
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Fairview Baptist Church
A. J. Landers
Athens
H. S. Branum
Spry Funeral Home
Eura Landers
John Landers
David Landers
Lester Landers
Mobile
L. M. Johnson
Harvest
Mathy Landers
Worley Landers
Decatur
Smith
Market report notes tentative buying amid coal dispute
The New York market opened with cautious buying as the coal labor dispute loomed, yet gains were minimal. Tax selling remained a handicap and activity slowed after an initial burst, with fractional losses widespread by late trading. bonds fell, grains mixed, and cotton eased.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Mae
Markets at a Glance and Cotton Prices in New York
Markets at a Glance reports heavy selling in stocks with leaders depressed, bonds lower, and rails in supply. Cotton futures slide on hedge selling and liquidation, with late afternoon prices $1.10 to $2.25 below prior close as concerns about coal, textiles, and mill demand weigh on the market.
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New York
Commission House
Chicago
N.Y
Nashville Livestock Prices Report December Cattle and Hogs
Nashville sources report light receipts for Monday with a generally active market. Cattle top grades up 50 from last week. fat cows and bulls up 25 to 50. veals strong to 26 top. hogs steady to 25 lower on lighter weight ranges. sheep also light with lambs 19 to 21 and ewes around 7 to 7.50.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Departments of Agriculture
Carpenters Idle as Wage Dispute Mediator Arrives
Several hundred Mobile carpenters were idle as a U S Labor Department conciliator began efforts to settle a wage dispute between the carpenters and Mobile contracts. L M Cooper of Local 89 said most of about 1000 workers represented by the district council were off the job.
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Carpenters
Mobile
Ala
U. S. Department of Labor
L. M. Cooper
AFL Carpenters’ Union
Carpenters’ District Council
Appointment Made In Blount County Tax Assessor
B. E. Alldredge of Brooksville was appointed Blount county tax assessor by Gov Chauncey Sparks to succeed E Clyde Hudson who resigned after being elected probate judge. The vacancy created takes effect immediately with Alldredge assuming office in January.
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Montgomery
Ala
B. E. Alldredge
Brooksville
Blount County
Chauncey Sparks
E. Clyde Hudson
Oneonta
Hudson
Alldredge
U S Pact Predicted Between Britain and United States
London reports the Daily Worker claims a ten year de facto military pact may be forged behind Parliament to supply arms by the United States and Britain’s fighting men. Officials say Britain shared military secrets with the U S as plans to standardize weapons advance.
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London
The
Daily Worker
United States
U. S
Britain
Alexander
Weather report notes light frost with minimal crop damage
The Weather Bureau reports frost in some areas but little crop damage expected. Temperatures ranged from 29 in Chattanooga and Atlanta to 42 in New Orleans and Charleston with unseasonal warmth in November due to cold waves diverting northward.
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Chattanooga
Atlanta
Birmingham
Shreveport
Augusta
New Orleans
Charleston
Weather Bureau
Florida
Acros
Pennsylvania
Dakotas
Rockies
Mother and six die in home fire in West Groton New York
A Sunday morning blaze in a two story home in West Groton Tompkins County killed a mother Mrs John Dew 45 and six of her ten children Jean 11 Patsy 10 Beverly 7 Jacqueline 4 Lowell 2 and Donna May 5 months Theresa Dew 9 survived after trying to save her brother Lowell. The father remained at the former home in Trumansburg and two children were elsewhere.
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West Groton
N. Y
Tompkins County
John Dew
Jean
Patsy
Beverly
Jacqueline
Lowell
Donna May
Theresa Dew
Trumansburg
Bases in Philippines not yet fixed location Roxas says
President Roxas clarifies that although bases were agreed upon they are still negotiating exact locations. U S Army advisory sources say current bases at the Pasig River mouth and other strategic waterfront points in metropolitan Manila may not be permanent.
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Manila
Manuel Roxas
Philippines
Pasig River
Power Head Dies in Atlanta at Emory Hospital
Preston S. Arkwright 75 chairman of Georgia Power died today at Emory hospital in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Preston S. Arkwright
The
Georgia Power Company
Emory Hospital
Petrillo Act Declared Invalid by Federal Judge
Federal Judge Walter J. La Buy dismissed government charges against James C. Petrillo president of the AFL American Federation of Musicians for violating the Lea Act. He ruled the act unconstitutional noting Petrillo called a strike at a Chicago radio station to push for hiring more musicians the station contended were unnecessary.
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Chicaco
Federal
Juge
Walter J. la Bay
James C. Petrillo
Petrillo
AFL American Federation of Musicians
Chicago
Aunatari
Contempt Trial in Coal Mine Strike Proceedings
Federal Coal Mines Administration officials testified as the government pursues contempt charges against UMW leader Lewis over a contract termination that triggered a 400000 soft coal walkout. Nine more witnesses including Briggs M. Rogers are to testify as the court weighs whether the strike violated a restraining order.
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UMW
Federal Coal Mines Administration
Coal
N. H. Collisson
Lewis
John F. Sennett
Interior Krug
Goldsborough
Union
Sonnett
Krug
Collisson
Briggs M. Rogers
de Bardeleben Coal Corp
Sipsey
Ala
Hopkins
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Counse
Gorough
Norris-LaGuardia
House
Briscoe Announces Morgan County Tax Distributions
Morgan County tax collector Alvis Briscoe announced an automobile tax distribution of 298.58 and a real and personal tax distribution of 28 575.27. The breakdown names State of Alabama Morgan County and local entities including Decatur Falkville Hartselle Trinity and city boards of education. Sim Howell chairs the Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control.
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Alvis Briscoe
Morgan County
State of Alabama
C. L. Allgood
A. F. Hoff
City Board of Education
City of
City of Decatur $53.10; Falkville .38; Hartselle
Trinity
Sim Howell
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
F. Hoff
Austinville
City of Decatur
Falkville
Hartselle
Courtroom drama over coal seizure case continues
In the labor fight over wartime coal seizures, Lewis faces possible contempt charges as government and union lawyers clash. Judge Goldsborough weighs Norris La Guardia and war labor disputes act issues while court braces for more testimony and potential appeals.
Ships Leave On Polar Trip For Antarctica Exploration
Four ships led by Mt Olympus and Northwind depart Norfolk for a 10 000 mile Antarctic voyage under Rear Admiral Byrd. Aided by three task groups under Admiral Cruzen, they aim to establish a Ross Sea base, test cold weather equipment, map vast polar areas, and launch planes from Little America to survey the region.
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Alton L. Blakeslee
U.S. S
South Polar
Antarctica
Northwind
Pine Island
Brownson
Norfolk
Panama Canal
Balboa
Antarctic
San Diego
Port Hueneme
Calif
Richard H. Cruzen
Ross Sea
Ross Ice Shelf
Philipine Sea
Little America
South Pole
United States
Alabama declines invitation to Dixie Bowl on January 1
In Tuscaloosa Alabama announces it has declined the Dixie Bowl invitation at Memphis. Head Coach Frank W. Thomas says the athletic committee voted that the Crimson Tide had enough football this season after an eleven game schedule including seven SEC opponents. This ends five straight bowl appearances by Alabama with the exception of 1943.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
L'Emphis
Frank W. Thomas
University Athletic Committee
Crimson Tide
Alabama
Local Distractions and Notices From Decatur Area
Miscellaneous notices and brief items from Decatur and Morgan County. Visitors, enlistments in the Army Air Corps, births, family visits, and church activities are listed with names and addresses, including a new baby girl born at Hamill clinic and upcoming prayer meetings at Westminster and other gatherings.
Rightist gains shown in German state elections
Final returns from yesterday's elections in two American-occupied German states show significant gains by extreme right wing parties. Both Bavaria and Greater Hesse adopted democratic constitutions and elected state legislatures, with rightists gaining at the expense of centrists while communists rose slightly on the left.
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Frankfurt
Bavaria
Greater
Hesse
Wuerttemberg-Baden
Kansas City janitor admits setting Missouri fires
Elofus Walker, a 46 year old Kansas City janitor, waived preliminary hearings on first degree arson charges after signing a statement admitting he started fires in North central Missouri towns. State Highway Patrol Chief Hugh Waggoner said he confessed to setting about 20 buildings ablaze, causing an estimated 250000 dollars in damage over three months. He was also charged with second degree burglary and larceny and held in county jail on a 10000 dollar bond.
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Trenton
Kansas City
State Highway Patrol
Hugh
Waggoner
Missouri
Justice of Peace
George Herndon
Elopus Walker
Bowl Safe Robbed At Cramton Bowl
Yeggmen burglarized the city owned Cramton Bowl athletic stadium over the weekend. They escaped with about 1900 dollars, including 700 from city funds and 1200 belonging to a concession operator, per City Commissioner W A Gayle.
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Montgomery
Ala
Cramton Bowl
W. A
Tacky
Gayle
Jasper Negro Shot By Police After Knife Attack
In Jasper Alabama on December 2 a black man Henry Brown Jr. 38 was killed by police and officers Clark and Posey were wounded. Brown allegedly robbed R L Kilgore of 256 dollars with Kilgore identifying Brown. Brown died later. 177 dollars recovered.
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Jasper
Ala
Be Emberg
Nelson Clark
Milton Posey
Fitzpatrick
Henry Brown Jr
R. L
Dutch) Kilgore
Brown
Kilgore
Veto Tension at UN Broadside to Curb Big Five
The United Nations assembly and foreign ministers pursue penalties for wartime aggressors and avert new conflicts. Britain pushes back on veto limits while a sub-committee studies modification. A showdown looms as arms reduction talks resume and the Big Five unite to keep the veto. The Foreign Ministers court reparations groundwork for Greece and Yugoslavia amid Axis-satellite peace pacts.
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United Nations Assembly
Council of Foreign Ministers
Britain
Assembly
China
France
Russia
United States
Greece
Yugoslavia
Death of Eugene Lawrence in Decatur General hospital
Eugene Lawrence 64 died Sunday at 1 45 after a two year illness. He lived in Valhermosa and was in Decatur General Hospital a week. Services were held Monday at 2 30 in Valhermosa by Rev. Robert Glenn. Burial in the adjoining Peck Cemetery at Hartselle. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Bill Slaten Mrs Wesley Tapscott and son Willie Lawrence two brothers Addie and James Lawrence.
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Eugene Lawrence
Decatur General Hospital
Lawrence
Valhermosa
Robert Glenn
Peck
Hartselle
Dewey Day
Leon Chunn
John Mac Chunn
Monroe Cryer
Marvin Garrison
Tom Russell
Five die in crash near George Washington Bridge
A three vehicle collision near the approach to the George Washington Bridge killed five people and injured seven, as two westbound cars locked bumpers and crashed into a third vehicle carrying three married couples. The wreckage then caught fire.
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Englew .N. J
George Washington’ Bridge
Bailiff J H Vann Dies in Birmingham
J H Vann 67 long time circuit court bailiff in Birmingham died unexpectedly at his Woodlawn home. Survivors include daughter Mrs Mildred Dobbs Gadsden Alabama.
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Birmingham
Ala
J.H. Vann
Woodlawn
Mildred’ Dobbs
Gadsden
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Norris-La Guardia
Coal Miners Administration
Ball
R-Minn
Eugene Cotton
CIO
Noaeheer
William M. Tuck
Virginia
Tuck
Corporation Commission
Mary Jean Reynolds
Newton
TIDE
L. A. Thompson
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Claude Adcock
Moulton Street
Frank McClain
13Th Avenue
Army Air Corps
Marvin J. Terry
Decatur 2
L. H. Patton
Eva
M. H. Widner
Decatur 1
T. R. McRae
6Th Avenue North
Hamil Clinic
Dana Sue
Hester Ann
Doris Neal
Robert French Jr
Ira Taylor Sibley Sr
Huntsville
Methodist Fellowship of Evangelism
Chandler Cain
Johnston Street
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Edward Piller
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Edison McCravey
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Ben Trapp
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