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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
1
Fair and warmer afternoon and night with near freezing risk in exposed spots. State reported 55 high and 31 low. Cotton market unchanged at noon with mids 30.50 and strict low 29.50. Local social and hospital news across Decatur, Si ber ton, Center Grove, Danville and nearby areas. Community events include church sermons and Legion Auxiliary games tonight.
In Lake Success New York Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov and U S Senate leader Connally with British delegate Shawcross push world arms control. The group agrees that UN Security Council will draft plans and that plans require ratification by individual governments. The session opens with a consensus to elect Peutsprenn Spaak of Belgium as chairman.
Baruch, elated by Soviet Russia’s stand that the veto must not hinder inspection, expected to urge a swift act toward curbing atomic energy for peaceful uses. The message comes as world arms limitation watchers push for stronger control and inspection powers.
The American delegation told the United Nations headquarters committee that President Truman aims to offer the Presidio military reservation in San Francisco as a cost free site for the world peace capital subject to Congress approval. The debate centered on San Francisco and Philadelphia as contenders with strong support from Indian delegate P N Saptu for San Francisco as first choice regardless of cost.
The United States delegate Baruch reportedly prepared a statement and resolutions for a United Nations atomic energy commission meeting. Observers note the US seeks action on the atomic issue, with details kept guarded by the delegation as delegates awaited the session.
Washington report says John D. Small, Civilian Production Administrator, has resigned his post. President Truman accepted the resignation, with Reidene Case of Namenans noted as the source and Charles G. Ross informing newsmen.
Alabama oil production rose in October by 1368 barrels to 31456 barrels all from East and West Gilbertown fields. Through October total output reached 320306 barrels. Falkville area reports a new drill near McKendree Church on the old Brewton farm with five workers on two shifts. Texas capital backs the project.
Washington dispatch reports a speedy halt to home construction due to rail embargo. 400,000 veteran homes now under construction could be delayed as Wilson Wyatt resigns as housing expediter, with President Truman opposing an all-out emergency push.
Senator Theo Bilbo prepares to take the stand in Jackson Mississippi to address allegations that his primary campaign speeches and tactics spurred violence and voter suppression of Negroes. The hearing includes testimonies from witnesses across Greenwood and officials about registration and voting intimidation.
President Truman will speak at 9:30 P M EST Sunday on the coal strike crisis amid mounting unemployment and industrial reconversion disruption. He may extend beyond twenty minutes and will appeal to miners and John L Lewis, with broadcast on major networks and no settlement forecast.
Interior official Max Ball said natural gas to ease the coal shortage should start moving through large and small pipelines by nightfall with full Midwest delivery expected in five to fourteen days. He noted water in valleys and inert nitrogen must be cleared from lines before normal flow resumes.
Dr. Frank Chenault remains hospitalized at Mayo Clinic Rochester after surgery and asks The Daily to convey gratitude from himself and Mrs. Chenault for the thoughtful cards flowers and messages from friends neighbors and school people during his illness.
The Birmingham office of the Civilian Production Administration approved Decatur Transit to construct a freight terminal and office in Birmingham at an estimated cost of $24,000. W. J. Williams, president of Decatur Transit, said the CPA had the request for several months, plans were drawn, and no contract had been let. The building will be brick, concrete and steel.
Alabama Legislative Council votes to repeal wartime absentee ballot statutes by 1947 legislature. Sen. Will O Walton leads, citing 1945 act requiring ballots 60 days before elections for armed forces. Earlier Hooton proposal would set 30 days for military and 20 for civilians. Council also backs seven motor vehicle bills on lighting limits.
A 1930s tax notice records real and personal taxes totaling 37833.65 distributed by Briscoe. Among recipients are the State of Alabama Morgan County custodian C L Allcustodian A L off treasurer of city board of education Austinville city of Decatur Trinity Sim Howell board of Revenue and Control chair commissions and fees.
The embargo threatens freight movement across the South and East as strict curtailment affects finished goods, textiles, and storage. South states anticipate short disruption while industries near Birmingham and Columbus face storage and shipping constraints.
An accord to end Oakland and East Bay disruption was reached early today, with return-to-work orders planned for AFL business agents at 10 AM local time. Officials said transit would resume two hours after orders. traffic remained heavy as commuters and pickets filled the scene amid rain and fog.
Forty four 4 H clubs girls aged 15 to 20 competed in a national dressmaking contest at the 25th anniversary congress in Chicago. Winners from across states modeled self made outfits costing 2 to 77.95 dollars with Annie Ruth Frost of Brentwood Tennessee presenting a two piece navy wool suit reconstructed from a man suit. Other winners include Milary Horton Courtland Alabama Patricia Piper Macon Georgia Helen Leggett Dublin Mississippi and Doris Leonard Greer South Carolina.
The Montgomery Advertiser reports from a reliable source that Charles Davis of Cullman is slated as chairman of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The term of current chairman Dr E C Ray expires next February and Dr Hanna of Birmingham may join as associate member or administrator replacing E W Gunn.
Decatur students began selling tickets for a daily art exhibit next week in the junior high building. The show will feature large color reproductions of famous masterpieces and proceeds fund purchases of pictures for city school classrooms.
Auburn reports profitable results for Alabama farmers from a free diagnostic service offered by the state veterinary diagnostic laboratory. A. E. Carnes, assistant extension agent, notes substantial benefits to local producers and veterinary health monitoring.
John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers filed notice of appeal from contempt of court verdicts while AFL leader William Green urged a conference of coal operators and Lewis to resolve the soft coal strike. President Truman planned to appeal to miners as the government seeks to post bond for a 3.5 million dollar fine. The Solid Fuels Administration urged strict conservation measures amid winter hardships.
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