Bidault Fails to Win Post in Interim French Republic
Georges Bidault failed to win election as head of state in the French Fourth Republic interim regime. He polled about 240 votes, far short of the 310 needed for absolute confirmation, while Maurice Thorez led with more support. Temporary positions remain until a new government forms and the assembly reelects officers in mid January ahead of completing parliamentary elections.
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Robert C. Wilson
Georges Bidault
Cere
Bidault
Maurice Thorez
Fourth Republic
Coal Strike Escalates As Unions Seek Presidential Panel
A coalition of railway unions and United Mine Workers push for a presidential commission to settle hours, wages, and working conditions while potential court actions loom. Fines against John L. Lewis and the union spark bond talks, threatened jail, and broad national impact from fuel shortages to rail and steel cutbacks.
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Lewis
Railway Labor Executives Association
District Federal Court
United Mine Workers
AFL
Supreme Court
T. Alan Goldsborough
Justice Department
Lewis-Umw
Circuit Court of
High Court
Goldsborough
UMW
U. S
Gam
Angered by Time of Court AFL-United Mine Outcome
Indignant miners and AFL-United Mine Workers clash over court schedule in December. Officials report tensions rising as workers push for timely hearings and clearer rulings affecting wage and safety disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privers
Tme
Afl-United
Miss Emily P. Bissell Leads First Christmas Seal Sale
In 1907, welfare worker Emily P. Bissell of Wilmington Delaware promoted the first Christmas Seal Sale to raise funds for a small hospital aiding tuberculous patients.
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Emily P. Bissell
Wilmington
Del
Markets Endure Mixed Session After Coal Strike Doubt
New York trading opened with a stumble but gained support as investors priced in potential mining compromises. Early losses eased with scattered gains while declines narrowed and bonds and commodities moved mixed amid no solid strike settlement signals.
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New York
New York Cotton Dips On Coal Stoppage Fallout
Cotton futures fell under liquidation and light hedging amid prospects of coal stoppage disrupting cotton textile operations and export movement. Early trading saw declines up to 2.00 a bale, later recovering before turning down again. Prices settled with Dec 30.88, Mar 30.39, May 29.78.
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New York
Nashville Livestock Market Report December cattle hogs and sheep
Federal State Departments of Agriculture reports a steady but softer tone from the Nashville market. Cattle ranges include top steers 850 to 1190 pounds at 20.00 to 24.00, with other grades 14.00 to 18.00 and calves 21.00 to 26.00 for good verve. Hogs mostly 50 cents lower with barrows 180 to 275 pounds at 24.25, lighter pigs 20 to 22.50, sows 22.00. Sheep steady with good lambs 19.00 to 21.00 and ewes 7.00 down.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
State Departments of Agriculture
Husband Refuses to Rise in Des Moines Divorce Case
Pearl Price testified before District Judge Tom K. Murrow that seven years of marriage ended when John Price ceased getting up from bed. A physician reportedly found no illness, saying he was merely weak from staying in bed. Pearl Price was granted the divorce.
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Des. Moines
John Price
Pearl
Skeletons of Fliers Found in Crashed Plane Near Augusta
In Cronton Georgia two presumed pilots Curren and P J Bradley died in a Fairchild twin engine plane crash on a mountain several months ago. Wreckage found by government surveyor Joseph A McKeon. Cash found on bodies and a bill of sale shows the plane bought in Augusta for $900. Civil Aeronautics Administration sent an investigator.
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Cr&nton
Augusta
Lee Spears
Fairchild
Sheriff Spears
Curren
P. J. Bradley
Sorrell
Moravia
N. Y
San Bernardino
Calif
Bradley
San Brun
Catif
Sycamore St
Plaza Hotel
Joseph A. McKeon
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Oakland strike ends after police transport merchandise
Police moved twelve truckloads of goods through picket lines into two stores on Sunday morning. The strike strategy committee demanded Oakland officials pledge non intervention in labor disputes and to keep police within legal duties. City manager Hassler said he supported union demands within the law.
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Justice Department
Lewis
UMW
Treasury
Goldsborough
Udge
Oakland
Tife
Hassler
Our d
Indiana Woman Killed in Dothan Bus Crash
Mrs. Homer Casebere of Auburn Indiana was killed when a Greyhound bus driven by Herbert O Harp of Birmingham collided while attempting to pass. Harp was slightly hurt. the Caseberes were enroute to Florida for the winter.
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Dothan
Ala
Highway Patrol
Homer Casebere
Auburn
Ind
Greyhound
Herbert O. Harp
Birmingham
Casebere
Harp
Florida
Birth announced for Lavada Gayle in Decatur infirmary
The article notes the birth of Lavada Gayle to Mrs. Grace S. Compton and family at Baugh's infirmary on December 4. It also lists admissions to the infirmary including Mrs. E J Oldham and Mrs. Robert Ford, plus local residents visiting Decatur for business and community events including a chapel program by Commercial Club students and a talk by Rev D H Turner Jr. at Westside Presbyterian.
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Baugh’s Infirmary
Grace S. Compton
Decatur
E. J. Oldham
Somerville
Robert Ford
Eva
Herman Johnson
Hartselle
Lavada Gayle
Baugh's Infirmary
D. H. Turner Jr
Westside Presbyterian Church
Molotov Pushes U.N. Control for Atomic Energy
Molotov argues for an international inspection framework under the U N with no veto effect on control work. Russia opposes sovereignty issues and supports international treaty backed by Stalin and Baruch in this push toward atomic energy regulation. The U N committee aims to finish work by late next week.
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Russia
United States
Molotov
Security Council
U. N
Baruch
Commission
Stalin
U. N. Assembly
Freight Service Extension Sought by Central of Georgia
The Central of Georgia Motor Transport Company seeks authority from the Public Service Commission to launch a 180 station motor freight service for less than carload shipments in coordination with Central of Georgia railroad. Hearings set for January 20. The plan includes purchasing 56 tractors and 67 semi trailers and about 20 routes.
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Atlanta
Central of Georgia Railroad
Central of Georgia Motor Transport Company
R. R. Cummins
Public Service Commission
Accommodating Thief Nabbed After Miss Wald’s Luck
Mrs. Gertrude Wald’s purs e was snatched in Kansas City. The thief dropped her new glasses on the grass before fleeing with the purse. Police investigate as Wald notes the odd mercy and returns.
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Kansas City
Gertrude Wald
Bubblegum Giveaway Sparks Curious Shopper Action
In Covina California on December 5 a grocer Earl Campbell faced a plan to ship bubble gum after months. He feared the effect on his store so he tied a piece to a candy end and gave it away at the gram max school.
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Covina Calif
Earl Campbell
Power Bowl clears 2800 for Decatur Civitan fund
Decatur Civitan Club boosted its charity fund by about 2800 after sponsoring the University of Alabama versus University of Missouri B team game on Thanksgiving Day. President Alvis Briscoe announced gross income over 5000 with 1500 spent on Missouri team expenses. Ed Johnson joined as new member. guests included E. P. Walker Fred Wilcox Erby Jones and Arnold McClure.
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Decatur Civitan Club
University of Alabama
University of Missouri
Alvis Briscoe
Briscoe
Decatur
Missouri
Ed Johnson
E. P. Walker
Fred Wilcox
Erby Jones
Arnold McClure
Auburn Tigers Awarded 1946 Football Letters
Auburn Alabama December 5. Coach Carl Voyles announced that 29 members of the 1946 Auburn football squad received varsity letters. The list includes co captains Jim Pharry and Sam McClurkin among linemen backs and backs and ends with a breakdown by class standing for seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen.
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Auburn
Ala
Carl Voyles
Jim Pharry
Tom McKinner
Jimmy Rose
Wayne Hepler
Holly Mitchell
Philip Poundstone
Floyd Fulmer
Ray Moore
Jackles
Harold Lannom
Charlie Harper
Jack Cornelius
Dennard Snell
Bob Cannon
Sam McClurkin
Teedie Faulk
Carl Fletcher
Bill Waddall
Ray Williams
Erskine Russell
Hal Herring
Ralph Pyburn
Jim McDaniel
Travis Tidwell
Billy Ball
Bill Wilson
McCoy Hewlett
Leon Cochran
Russell Inman
Don Brause
Pharr
Rose
Cornelius
Faulk
Fletcher
Hewlett
Snell
McClurkin
Mitchell
Harper
Cannon
Herring
McDaniel
Ball
Cochran
Inman
Iannom
Southern Presbyterian committee opposes merger talks
The continuing committee of the Southern Presbyterian church met in Chattanooga with 15 states represented to oppose a merger with the Northern church. Dr. John R. Richardson, co chairman, urged elders to uphold the historic position of the Southern church as agitation for unity persists. Sixteen synods were represented, chaired by Richardson Ayers of Alexandria Louisiana.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Presbyterian Church
Northern Presbyterian Church
John R. Richardson
Spartanburg
S. C
Cochairman
Richardson Ayers
Alexandria
Decatur PTA membership tops city with 2076 paid members
Decatur city schools report 2076 paid PTA memberships with four of seven white schools at 100 percent. LaFayette Street Joe Wheeler Ward I and Gordon Bibb schools boast full participation. Walter Jackson notes strong attendance by both fathers and mothers.
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Decatur
Parent Teacher Association
Alabama
LaFayette Street
Joe Wheeler
Ward I
Gordon-Bibb
Walter Jackson
PTA
Marriages and Deeds Listed in Daily Records
Theron Lamar Breeding of Decatur and Minnie Lee Hartselle of Hartselle marry. Seldon William Teichmiller of Cullman and Minnie Thelma Wise of De Deeds Marjorie Wilder Carrell and others transfer to the Salvation Army for 3500 dollars. Eugene D. Sittason transfers to the Salvation Army for 500 dollars. Walter S. Suggs transfers to William V. Neville for 7500 dollars.
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Theron Lamar Breeding
Decatur
Minnie Lee Hartselle
Hartselle
Seldon William Teichmiller
Cullman
Minnie Thelma Wise
Marjorie Wilder Carrell Et al
Salvation Army
Eugene D. Sittason
Walter S. Suggs
William V. Neville
Man Electrocuted Near Moundville in Hale County
A Alabama Power construction worker John Lacks of Birmingham was fatally electrocuted near Moundville in Hale County while installing a fuse on a new high tension line around noon. He was taken to a Moundville doctor’s office where resuscitation failed. the body was moved to a Tuscaloosa funeral home.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
John Lacks
Alabama Power Company
Birmingham
Moundville
Hale County
Brakefield Urges Americans to Return to Fundamental Thought
Dr. J. L. Brakefield spoke at Hotel Lyons to Kiwanians, urging a shift from mass to individual thinking. He warned against defeatism and false security, criticized living without work, and urged turning to God for solutions, citing NRA and OPA limits.
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J. L. Brakefield
United States
Lyons
Rarvin - Rankin
Wolverine Tube Division
Calumet and
Hecla Consolidated Copper Co
Tom Chambers
Florence
W. D. Sims
Cullman
Irby Jones
Montgomery
Frank Perkins
Decatur
Ewell Gregg
Interclub Commmittee
Brakefield
Civitan International
Birmingnheam Chamber of Commerce
Armed Services
State council advances broad highway and safety reforms
Legislation raises business district speed to 25 mph from 15 mph and expands safety rules. It requires chemical analysis for alcohol checks, compulsory auto repair inspections, safety glass use, and accident reporting for property damage. penalties rise for hit and run. driving age rises to 16. Also directs bill copies to the Library of Congress and tightens state purchasing with bids over 50 dollars. A $250,000 state warehouse fund and a $750,000 revolving purchasing fund are proposed, with centralized purchasing replacing independent buys.
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State Department of Public Safes
Council
Library of Congress
State
Whitmire Sued Over Pistol and Knife Incident
Mathew Smith Jr. sues Chief of Police J. B. Whitmire as individual and in his official capacity claiming a .45 Colt pistol and a pocket knife were used or detained around November 1 1945. The suit seeks a jury trial and damages. Sherman Powell represents the plaintiff. The Morgan County Court under Judge W H Long will hear the case.
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J. B. Whitmire
Mathew Smith Jr
Whitmire
John H. Green
Smith
Sherman Powell
Morgan County
W. H. Long
Hartselle Seniors to Present A Date With Judy
Morgan County high school seniors rehearse for their senior class play A Date With Judy to be staged Friday December 20 at Riddle auditorium. The three act comedy follows Judy Foster as she navigates teen predicaments.
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Morgan County High School
Hartselle
Judy
Riddle Auditorium
Aleen Leslie
Judy Foster
Strayed or Taken Up Black Scotty Dog Named Rickey
Black half Scotty dog about 24 pounds answers to Rickey. Reward offered. Phone 1464.
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Rickey
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John Trello
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Ill
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Crozer Coal and Coke Company
Elkhorn
W. Va
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Ohio
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Hamilton Armory
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Pennsylvania Railroad Today
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Frine
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co
Youngstown
Wall Street
Indiana
Jack
Buck
Ray
J. L. Baker
Union Grove
L. A. Shirley
J. C. Green
Decatur General Hospital
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J. L. Harvel
J. L. Alexander
Moulton 2
Fifth Avenue South
Brown's
J. P. Simpson
Buford Tyler
U.N
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Power Bowl
Auburn Tigers
William John Collins
Ellen Barndollar
Altoona
London
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John H. Collins
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