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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1945
Page
1
A compact note from a local column hints at themes around female identities and public life. It references social scenes and everyday observations without heavy detail, presenting a brief snapshot of concerns and curiosities in a small community.
Dr Vannevar Bush told the Senate atomic energy committee that President Roosevelt chose to use the atomic bomb against Japan to destroy industry and kill civilians. He warned future wars could involve even deadlier weapons and urged prompt legislation to regulate atomic energy while cautioning against delaying scientific progress.
Weather outlook shows rain tonight across state with colder air, highs around 61 and lows 46 in North region. Military notices list Lieut Noble J Russell, coxswain Wilson Thompson, Pfc Denny Wynn, Cpl Charlie Tucker, and others, detailing overseas service, battle stars, and medals. Community notes mention church resignations, visitors, and relocations across Decatur and nearby towns.
Mrs Iris Bingham and two daughters completed a long journey from New Zealand to Washington to Charleston where William Bingham a Navy cook is treated for a severe eye infection. A special NATS Beechcraft arranged for the last leg to ensure speedy bedside care. The family traveled via National airport and Oakland express route, with a brief stopover to eat. Diane is two and Jennifer ten months, born during his sea service.
Maj. Gen. Sherman Miles testified before a Senate-House group that Lt. Gen. Walter Short's November 28 1941 Hawaii reply to Washington warning was totally inadequate. He noted Marshall's November 27 1941 warning had urged reconnaissance and measures. The inquiry also heard that Short's staff was told the Japanese consul in Honolulu was burning important papers before the attack.
Rain fell across the eastern half with cooler temperatures in the middle states. The Panhandle and northern Maine plus North Dakota saw freezing conditions. A weekend storm plowed through Atlantic states with snow, cold rains, and near hurricane winds, taking more than 30 lives as it moved offshore.
American prosecutors at the international war crimes trial disclosed German plans tied to the Munich pact. Documents show Hitler’s 1938 threat to smash Czechoslovakia led to a four‑army blitz timetable with invasion plans for Czechoslovakia and preparations to bomb Prague, with Hungary ready to join.
Morgan county retailers launch an eighth Victory loan push aiming to sell 125000 in series E bonds this week. Each store employee should reach a 200 quota, with prizes of 100, 50, and 25 for top sellers as McGwier leads the Retail stories division. Morgan County’s current series E sales total 330037.50 against a 641000 quota through December 8.
County court opened at 8 30 this morning with 48 cases listed on the non jury criminal docket Judge James H Crow Jr presiding The non jury criminal cases listed include multiple State of Alabama v Maggie Smith Chester Frost Melvin Fletcher Tom Wright B Peden Ira Roan Frank Royer J B Edwards Oscar Ed Bill Hood Buddy Carter Lena John Sallie Mae Johnson Marvin War Andrew Annie Jackson Isis Edgar Louise William D Melvin Alma V est alias Alma Jones Annie Mae Woliver Jones Nineteen cases set on the non jury civil docket for Wednesday Jury criminal and civil cases will be tried next week
Washington dispatch reports a Democratic whip, Spar kman, accusing Republicans of exploiting General Hurley’s China exit for political gain. Mundt counters, urging open hearings and an UnAmerican Activities panel review. Pearl Harbor issues and labor reform dominate the week ahead amid talk of Marshall's possible Hawaii assignment.
A list from General MacArthur names 59 suspected war criminals from Japanese society, including Prince Morimasa Nashimoto and former premiers. Chinese nationalist forces push toward Mukden while plans to restore Manchuria to China proceed. Indonesian extremists raid European homes in Bandoeng with several homes burned as RAF air orders deter further fighting.
General MacArthur's directive orders arrest of 59 Japanese war crimes suspects spanning all society levels. The list features an imperial prince, ex privy council president, former premiers, cabinet ministers, zaibatsu leaders, militarists, bankers and newspaper executives, raising questions about who qualifies as a war criminal.
Mat Kimes, 39, Oklahoma inmate wanted on a Texas bank robbery charge, was struck by a poultry truck in North Little Rock while crossing a street. He was pulled to Baptist State hospital unconscious with $1,635 on his person. FBI confirmed his identity and he admitted being the fugitive.
Kiwanis officers and officers-elect met Sunday at Hotel Lyons to lay plans for a full 1946 program. First division clubs were represented with Roy Kierbow presiding. Governor Charlie Harris Ensley spoke on Club Presidents and Carey Buffington discussed Duties of Vice Presidents. Barrett Shelton reviewed 1946 objectives. The afternoon featured Marvin Rankin presenting the streamlined Decatur program for 1946. Kenneth Thomas Huntsville governor-elect outlined Kiwanis International aims for Alabama's best year yet.
Mrs. Juanita Meyer, 29, was critically wounded in a shooting during a family quarrel over children noises. Her six year old daughter Judith Mae and her father Albert McCallum, 64, were slightly injured. Police placed a hold for investigation on McCallum. Judith Mae and brother John, 10, told officers their grandfather shouted for quiet before the shooting. The grandfather then shot himself, wounding his cheek.
Washington Dec 3 The Navy formally accuses Capt Charles B McVay of negligence and culpable inefficiency in the loss of the 10000 ton cruiser Indianapolis The 47 year old son of a retired admiral faces a general court martial at the Washington Navy Yard The ship went down in the Philippine Sea last July 30 with 880 dead or missing after an unescorted voyage from San Francisco toward Leyte The charges allege failing to zigzag through an submarine danger area and failing to issue timely orders to abandon ship after learning of sinking conditions
President Truman established fact-finding boards to handle the General Motors strike and a threatened steel walkout. He urged Congress to create permanent machinery to avert nationwide labor stoppages in major industries and appealed for 225,000 CIO-UAW and 700,000 steel workers to stay at work. A proposed law would set up boards and impose 30 day and 5 day timelines for disputes.
The CIO United Automobile Workers ask U S Attorney General Tom Clark to probe GM for monopoly claims over fuel pump supplies, arguing control of a vital item gives GM power over competitors amid a nationwide strike with about 225,000 GM workers idle demanding a 30 percent wage hike.
A 20 year old Navy veteran discharged November 11 1945 seeks employment. He served three years and worked in ships service laundry. Responsibilities included checking in items marking them for washing ironing and pressing and checking clothes out against. Interview arranged through Meredith Woodall Employment Service at phone 167.
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