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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1947
Page
1
Cloudy with occasional rain tonight and Wednesday. Decatur noon cotton quotes middling at 36.25 and strict low at 35.25. Church groups schedule Christmas parties and services with local civic events and hospital news. A 14 foot Christmas tree is set at the courthouse. several births announced at Decatur General. Community meetings, ambulance movements, and local visits are listed. See DIARY On Page 2.
British officials reported a general agreement on drafting a common export import plan for Germany as part of German economic unity. Marshall aimed to force a decision on whether Russia would negotiate a German settlement, seeking a clear response on reparations and economic unity amid Western and Soviet tensions.
Five municipalities Huntsville Decatur Florence Tuscumbia and Sheffield plan to acquire existing gas distributions or build new ones if natural gas becomes available. Alabama Tennessee Natural Gas Co president W S Easter testified supporting a pipeline from Selmer Tennessee to serve these cities, noting no contracts yet signed.
Hagana leader claimed a taxi army of Jews repelled an Arab assault on Tel Aviv’s Hatikvah quarter, reporting 80 to 85 Arabs killed and about 145 wounded, a claim dismissed by government officials. Four Jews died amid ongoing violence as the Arab League moved to counter partition and Gaza mobilization continued.
John L. Lewis convened the 30 member international executive board of the United Mine Workers in Washington with no public agenda. The session, likely to run through the week, may consider the union's future with the American Federation of Labor and a possible vacancy created by the death of John O Leary.
The number of public reserved seats falls to 124 with $87,650 raised of the $100,000 goal for the new high school stadium. Campaigners continue outreach and plan a final report Wednesday in The Decatur Daily.
A 20 inch break in Peoples Natural Gas main about 20 miles west of Johnstown Pa. cuts industrial production and severely limits domestic gas in freezing weather.
The Tokyo edition reports two editors deny that General MacArthur uses the Army newspaper to push propaganda. Hanson H. Hathaway and George W. Hurd say neither MacArthur nor any officers or civilian aides dictated content. They call the Daily Worker accusation propaganda and defend Soldier morale.
A government spokesman rejected a Communist inspired rumor that Chiang Kai-Shek was critically ill. An AP photographer observed the generalissimo on a Sunday automobile ride and his secretary later said he was perfectly well and conducting business as usual.
Lieut. Hallie F. Williams, first overseas veteran to be shipped to Decatur, arrives Thursday at 3 55 P M on L and N No 2. Funeral Friday 1 30 P M at Austinville Methodist Church. Interment Roselawn Cemetery with full military honors by VFW. Williams, with the 29th Division, died July 18 1944 in the Battle of St Lo after earning high honors for heroism aboard a sinking ship. He was drafted June 27 1941 and stationed in England October 1943. Surviving are his mother Mrs J B Lowery stepfather J B Lowery half brother Milan Lowery grandfather W T Gresham and other relatives of Decatur.
The Southeastern insect control conference closing session in Columbia urged stronger programs to raise farm income and cut production costs. H L Wingate of Macon Georgia who leads the Georgia Farm Bureau and is vice president of the National Cotton Council spoke at the meeting.
The Woman's Division of Christian Service of the Methodist church backs abolishing racial segregation at the 1939 six jurisdiction system. Oscar Wolfe warns a plan to end segregation could split the church, with Southern members opposing. The group also opposes universal military training and condemns the imprisonment of conscientious objectors awaiting amnesty and civil rights restoration.
The administration proposed legislation to authorize rationing of meat and gasoline and to permit buying up crops like wheat to ease shortages. It would extend export controls and allocation powers through March 31, 1950, with hearings to justify any use of such powers. Senator Wherry criticized the lack of detailed anti inflation legislation.
The Decatur school system reports annual funds nearly triple previous levels after auditing shows 617000 versus 235000 last year. Board hears stadium project details, including concessions, seating for about 6000 and facilities under the structure, with plans due later this week.
The Salvation Army Decatur seeks names of needy families in Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties. Captain Oscar Fuller requests ages of children and prompts submission by writing or phone to ensure timely Christmas baskets and children's toys.
Ozark Ala December 9 The escapees from Atmore prison camp were tracked by a large posse. Robert Woodham 22 was captured at his brother’s home near Ariton after bloodhounds led officers from Headland camp. Reed 32 and Monk 38 are still at large. they allegedly stole a Brewton car and fled. Woodham had been armed only briefly and offered no resistance.
Riots erupted in Vittoria and Scicli as police used tear gas against 4 000 communists and partisans. The National Partisan Congress called for dissolving the movement. In Rome a general strike threat loomed with 25 questions in the constituent assembly about rioting tolls and the death of communist Giuseppe Tanas.
Two pickup drivers escaped injury as a crash north of the TB Sanitarium on U S 31 ended with one truck overturning after a rear end collision. Glen Alvis Butler, 1, in a 1940 Ford, and Joe Davis, Decature, in a 42 Chevrolet, were involved. Butler, held on a license charge, attempted to pass Davis as he turned left. Damages were about 150 dollars to Davis’ truck and 100 dollars to Butler’s.
Paris reports the 12 Soviet representatives in France are expelled for subversive activities while France’s General Confederation of Labor orders 2,000,000 workers to return to their jobs masking a tense government ultimatum. Troops enforce peace at Marseille Be thune Valenciennes Douai and other sites as rail and mining operations resume amid sabotage attempts and protests.
Soviet Russia called off trade talks with France today accusing Paris of hostile actions contrary to the alliance and mutual assistance spirit. Moscow radio broadcast the remarks as the move was announced from London.
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