Hero of Fire Acquitted In Public Disorder Charge
A Gear Tech student who broke a glass door to a drug store during the Winecoff hotel fire relief effort was acquitted of disorderly conduct. The judge ruled his motive was to help victims, noting the store opened later as an emergency aid room but lacked needed medical supplies.
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Atlanta
Winecoff Hotel
Recorders ‘Court
Cewis
Fina T Toys
A. W. Callaway
Hardy
Harvey Hill
Lane
W. L. Jay
Jay
Farm Bureau backs labor curbs and open shop stance
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced support for labor laws including abolition of the closed shop, criticizing certain labor leaders and stressing public rights. The federation also pressed for parity pricing and removal of sugar and rice price controls, with new directors elected in the South and West regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
American Farm Bureau Federation
Federation
South
R. Flake Shaw
Greensboro
N. C
Tehran faces Azeri accept of Iranian troops in semi autonomous region
Moscow radio quoted the Azerbaijan Democratic Party welcoming Iranian troops sent to oversee a parliamentary vote after a brief civil conflict. Tabriz radio said Azerbaijan governor general Javid reported provincial consent to troop entry, which faced initial militia resistance. US Ambassador George Allen warned of sovereignty tension, framing it as a UN and Qavam government victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moscow
Azeran Democratic Party
Iran
Ahmed) Qavam
Tabriz
Salamollah Javid
Azerbaijan
Tehran
George Allen
United States
United Nations
Security Council
Qavam
Mailman Dead Tired in Novelist Mood? Ekstrand Son Update
In Evanston Newfoundland and Labrador on December 13 two police squads an ambulance and inhalator responded to a call from Anna Ekstrand mother of Carl 29 a letter carrier who seemed unresponsive at home. Police performed artificial respiration and oxygen while Carl woke and exclaimed Let a fellow sleep I’m dead tired walking and carrying all that Christmas mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Anna Ekstrand
Edgar Fellows
Carl
Ekstrand
Utilities and Industrials Rally on Mixed Wall Street Trading
On December 13 in New York, utilities and assorted industrials recovered amid light selling. Some leaders like American Water Works and Standard Oil NJ edged higher, while General Motors and others lagged. Bond trading remained irregular as commodities improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sauines
E. Eee
Koserigae Ower & Lig . Service
American Water Works
Cee Phelps Dodge
Dunhillton
Standard Oil
Northern Pacific
General Motors
Chesapeake & Ohio
Goodrich
Montgomery Ward
Woolworth
Kennecott
American Smelting
Allied Chemical and Texas Co
Cotton futures edge higher then drop on profit taking
New York cotton futures moved in a wide range with early gains around 1 a bale on mill buying and replacement demand. December 1946 delivery rose briefly before expiring at noon at 1.91 cents per pound, down 1.55 a bale from the prior close. Late prices ranged 25 cents above or below previous close with March 31.66, May 31.14, July 29.91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Folsom Proposes Pension Plan for Alabamians Over 65
Gov elect James E. Folsom announces a plan for a 40 dollar monthly pension for most residents over 65 not covered by Social Security, funding shared equally by state and federal governments. He also says administrative increases in old age aid may occur before the legislature. He plans to push a 1947 bill to expand the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. He declines to name a forthcoming chairman or comment on the speaker race while endorsing Rep. W. M. Beck.
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Montgomery
Ala
James E. Folsom
Folsom
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
E. C. Ray
Erisley
John Toomey
Mobile
A. C. Lee
Monroeville
Bryce Davis
Cullman
House of Representatives
Rep
W. M. Beck
DeKalb
Juke Box Ban Continues in Liquor Establishments
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board rejected Attorney Tom Skinner’s bid to allow certain jukes in retail liquor venues. Board Chairman E C Ray said the measure for "measured broadcast music" machines was defeated unanimously.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Tom Skinner
Birmingham
E. C. Ray
Ensley
Skinner
James E. Folsom
Dr. Ray
Marriages and Deeds Noted in Daily Records
Daily records list marriages of Robert Andrew Schmidt and Sarah Lou Walden. Sidney Reginald Barber and Joyce Putnam, all in Decatur. Also recorded are multiple property transfers including Stanton M Newman to Hewitt C Roan for 300 dollars and Walter Bevels to Raymond A Britain for 2300 dollars, among others. A stray note credits Confucius with early use of chilled tea around 400 B.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Andrew Schmidt
Decatur
Sarah Lou Walden
Sidney Reginald Barber
Joyce Putnam
Deeds Stanton M. Newman
Hewitt C. Roan
J. W. F. Oden
M. A. Winkles
Lucy B. Orr Et al
E. L. Proctor
Roberson
Joel E. Yates
F. Turner
J. H. Woods
J. H.woods
Gilbert Woods
App
T E Yates
J. B. Yates
Walter Bevels
Raymond A. Britain
City of
R. E. Duff
Edith M. Good
J. A. Leigeber
Irama Lambert
Marion C. Cagle
Elizabeth Muster
J. L. Mor- Mal Parker
L. D. Cook
Auditors Eye Payroll Deal At Insurance Dept
The audit report accuses salary irregularities at the insurance department involving President Harold V. Smith and ex-Vice President George E. Allen, now RFC director. It says Smith received a $2,000 travel expense allowance in January 1941 while continuing travel costs and entertainment gifts. Allen, once Truman confidant, earned $1,407 yearly and was later given $5,000, booked as travel expenses but treated as salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Department
Harold V. Smith
George E. Allen
RFC
Jjn
Ins Ce
Smith
Allen
Truman
Lenin
UN Committees Draft Arms Control Plan With World Pact
A United Nations committee advances a plan for world arms limits and inspection regimes to prevent violations by major powers. It envisions atomic energy for peaceful use, an international police force, and a special assembly session to ratify treaties. The US pushes safeguards and retains the 1946 UN atomic energy commission mandate.
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Cons
Lushing
United Nations
Franco
Spain
San Francisco
John D. Rock , Jr
Manhattan
Assembly
Security Council
Russia
Ukraine
U. S
United Nations Security Council
General Assembly
United States
U. N. Atomic Energy Commission
Pauley Blames Russia for Manchurian Destruction
Edwin W. Pauley, Truman’s reparations representative, asserts Russia bears major responsibility for wrecked Manchurian industry. He cites confiscation of food and machinery and says strategic motives underlie Soviet actions in Manchuria.
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Washington
Edwin W. Pauley
Truman
Russia
Pauley
Payments Drop In Montgomery System
Payments fell to 2 034 000 last month, a 27 percent drop from October, in the Montgomery reporting period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bilbo questioned on war contract influence in Mississippi
Senate war investigators questioned Army engineers about Bilbo's lobbying for Mississippi contractors tied to about 26 million dollars in war contracts. Terry, former Bilbo aide, reported death threats to testify, while Bilbo and his attorney push for his appearance alongside bank official Quinn.
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Pmbnbo
Army
Bilbo
Mississippi
S. D. Sturgis Jr
Army Enh
Con- Hees
Ferguson
Terry
Army Engineers
Sturgis
Theodore G. Bilbo
Senate War Investigating Committee
Senate Committee
Mead
N.Y
Mich
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Senate
New York City
Meridian
Miss
Forrest B. Jackson
Jackson
J. Marion Quinn
Jackson State Bank
Quinn
L. D. Worsham
Worsham
Tunne
Del
Jarry OL students run 59 school buses in Morgan County
Morgan County schools operate 59 buses with a history of low costs. Last year the fleet spent about $59,000, ranking sixth lowest in Alabama among 67 counties. Officials note that improved road conditions could further reduce costs.
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Morgan C County
Alabama
Girl Scouts Aid In Mailing Christmas Seals
Girl Scouts of Decatur have folded and mailed Christmas seals for thousands of local firms and homes this year. Twenty five girls worked each afternoon for four days in the Masonic building, third floor, folding seals and inserting envelopes. The task will finish this afternoon. Proceeds from seal sales go to tuberculosis work.
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Girl Scouts of
Decatur
Masonic Building
Morgan County Schools Close for Christmas Holiday
Morgan county schools will close for Christmas holidays on Friday afternoon December 20. About 7,500 students will enjoy the break and return to class on Monday December 30. Rural students on farms may miss the harvest season due to the holiday.
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Morgan County
Deaths in Athens amid political slayings
Police report three people died violently in Athens during the night as political unrest escalates in the tense capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Board to Act Soon on Alabama Presidency
Trustees of the University of Alabama meet in Montgomery to pick a successor after President Raymond R. Paty resigns to become chancellor of the University of Georgia. A four member committee will propose candidates and a temporary president may be named if a permanent choice cannot be made by January 1.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Chauncey Sparks
Montgomery
University of Alama
Raymond R. Paty
Paty
University of Georgia
Local Boy in Naval ROTC Training at Georgia Tech
Richard T. Marlar 20 son of Mr and Mrs L M Draper of Decatur has been selected for training in the naval reserve officer training corps at Georgia Tech Atlanta as a contract student He funds his college work himself Unlike regular students he will not receive Holloway plan payments but must serve on active duty after commissioning upon graduation he will be commissioned in the U S naval reserve or U S Marine Corps Reserve and placed on inactive duty unless a national emergency arises
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Richard T. Marlar
L. M. Draper
8Th St
Decatur
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps
Georgia School of Technology
Atlanta
U.S. Naval Reserve
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve
Union Raises Legal Points in Mine Workers Case
The United Mine Workers challenge the legality of a 3.5 million dollar contempt fine after John L. Lewis actions. The UMW petition questions the union's responsibility and seeks certiorari as court prepares to potentially combine with a government petition for January arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Supreme Court
UMW
T. Alan Goldsborough
Man Sought to Superintend Danville School Building
County officials seek an experienced man to supervise the Danville school construction. Bids proved excessive leading the board to abandon contractor plans. The lowest bid was 228000 dollars. Superintendent selection rests with S. O. Maner V. O. Clark and Albert Frahn.
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Danville
S. O. Maner
V. O. Clark
County Board of Education
Albert Frahn
Student acquitted in death of bride at campus trailer
Bellefonte Pa December 13 John E Galloway a 23 year old Pennsylvania State College student was acquitted of murder in the pistol slaying of his young bride at their campus trailer home after a four hour jury deliberation. The defense contended the shooting was accidental.
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Bellefonte
John E. Galloway
Pennsylvania State College
Galloway
Grants Announced for Huntingdon College Funds
President Hubert Searcy of Huntingdon College announced grants of 20000 each from the Rockefeller general education board and the Carnegie Foundation. Rockefeller funds will buy library books and science equipment, Carnegie funds will support faculty research, with the college contributing 50000 of its own to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Rockefeller General Education Board
Carnegie Foundation
Hubert Searcy
Huntingdon College
Rockefeller
Oklahoma City Transit Workers Idle After Night Meeting
Street car and bus crews failed to report for work in Oklahoma City as officials mobilized police and fire vehicles to transport passengers. Union leaders denied a strike, saying members stayed in session after an all night meeting to review an arbitration board's award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Amalgamated Union of Street Car Operators
AFS
UT coeds to study ten weeks at Mexico City College
Three University of Tennessee coeds after final exams will spend ten weeks studying at Mexico City College in Mexico. The students are Mary Frances Sargent of Nashville, Betty Joe Concord of Tennessee, and Frances Williams Hunterville Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Knoxville
Tenn
University of Tennessee
Local News Briefs From Decatur Morgan County and Area
Miss Annie Dalton of Lacey's Spring admitted to Baugh's infirmary. Mrs Earl Gurley moved from Baugh's infirmary to Falkville home. Decatur General Hospital births for Moore and Feathers families. Robert T. Harris travels to Louisville on business. Dr Oscar Machado to preach at First Methodist. Numerous local visitors and ambulances guided by Brown's. Army training assignments and religious services scheduled in Decatur churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annié Dalton
Lacey
Baugh’s Infirmary
Earl ‘Gurley
Howell Ambulance
Baugh's Infirmary
Falkville
Oscar Machado
Brazil
First Methodist Church
UAW seeks 23.5 cent wage rise in 1947 talks
The United Automobile Workers CIO plans a 23.5 cent hourly wage increase for about 900,000 members in 1947, totaling 1.692 million dollars, with a broader demand for equal pay across tasks and social security plans. President Walter P. Reuther says gains can occur without price hikes and cites spillover benefits to 500,000 nonunion auto workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Automobile Workers of America
CIO
Walter P. Reuther
UAW
International Executive Board
Reuther
C. E. Wilson
General Motors
Chicago
Ford
Chrysler
Soldier injury report recalls steam blast in train car
Pvt. Chester Harp of Keno sha Wisconsin, 17, says steam raced into the first coach behind the engine injuring many of 75 soldiers in the car. The troops were to receive a 12 day furlough before leaving for Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Harp
Kenosha
Wis
Japan
Talk On Reich Is Given Here
Carl Calver, a World War I German Army officer, now with Southeast ern Metals Co, spoke to the Decatur Lions Club on Reich politics and economy between the wars and Hitler’s rise. He left Germany before Hitler’s ascent and, at WWII onset, worked in aluminum aircraft parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Calver
Southeastern Metals Co
Decatur Lions Club
Reich
Hiter
Calver
Germany
Hitler
Reynolds Metals Co
Decatur
V-Jay
Lions Club
Tom Edgil
Francis Nungester
Sheppard
American Association of University Women
R. T. Harris
David Wiley
Prisoner Objects to Parole in Manslaughter Case
William B. Patterson, 21, serving five years for manslaughter, asked the state pardon and parole board to deny parole with the note I do not wish to file for parole. Patterson, of Birmingham, was convicted in January 1943 for participating in the slaying of Grover C. Kuhn whose body was found in a lake days after he disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
William B. Patterson
State Pardon and Parole Board
Patterson
Birmingham
Grover C. Kuhn
Work Progres ses With Young People At Central Methodist
Central Methodist church holds Saturday evening sessions in its basement to provide recreation and missionary education for youth. Mrs Wins ton Powell and Mrs Howard Bel ser supervise. A new third floor room is being prepared for older youths to use during the week, to be ready by Christmas. Reverend G M Davenport preaches on Ashamed Of Jesus and The Aged Waiting For Christ in pre Christmas sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Davenport
Central Methodist Church
Jesus
Winston Powell
Howard Belser
G. M. Davenport
Christ
Vessel in Distress Near San Pedro Aids 4500-ton Hwa Tung
In San Pedro California a speedy naval vessel a tanker and a Coast Guard cutter raced to assist the American manned 4500 ton Chinese freighter HWA Tung after she radioed a dangerous leak and described her condition as very critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Calif
Coast Guard
Hwa Tung
Guard Plans for Full Strength Parade
The Alabama State Guard aims for near full strength for the inaugural parade when James E. Folsom takes office January 20. Col. George Quarles urged commanders to bring only able bodied men who can march well and present a creditable military appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama State Guard
James E. Folsom
George Quarles
Change in State Leaves Policy Studied
The state considers allowing employees to carry over more than six of their 12 annual leave days. Director Charles W. Terry noted board members favored a change, but any action may wait for the next administration. Under current rules employees may carry over six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Charles W. Terry
Battle Outlines Duty to Watch Democrats in 80th Congress
Rep elect Laurie Battle of Alabama told a Birmingham civic group that Democrats must spotlight majority party weaknesses and keep Congress attentive to the general welfare. He spoke as the 80th Congress looms, urging vigilant legislative conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle
Birmingham
Ala
Laurie Battle
Dala
Decatur Kiwanis hosts Decatur High football squad dinner
Decatur Kiwanis Club hosted a Thursday night program directed by Kiwanis athletic committee chair Charles Winston. Judge Re B Carr of Montgomery served as principal speaker. Guests included Hartselle captains Puckett and McClanahan and Auburn speakers Travis Tidwell and Sam McClurkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Decatur High
Kiwanis
Charles Winston
Herkey S
Re B Carr
Montgomery
Marvin Rankin
America
Audiece
W. T. Jordan
Hartsellé
Puckett and
McClanahan
Pettey
Travis Tidwell
Sam
McClurkin
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Decatur
Judge Carr
George M. Davenport
Refuge Shell Crops Totaled At Wheel Refuge
A wildlife refuge report shows 660 tons of shells and related items were fished this summer totaling 25813 dollars. Four operators and about fifty workers were involved with mussel fishing ending as weather cools. mussel season resumes next May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
W. C. Cramer
W. J. Hudson
W. H. Parker
G. L. Durham
Ballot Boxes Destroyed After Impoundment in Cullman County
Hutson defended the charges as political moves by Republicans to discredit Democrats in Cullman County. Judge A A Griffith ordered the boxes released and ballots destroyed after Hutson filed a motion. The boxes were impounded last summer following a petition by George Johnson alleging election law violations in the May 5 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutson
Cullman County
A. A. Grifith
Cullman
Circuit
Crow
George Johnson
Johnson
Woods
J. D. Mitchell
Griffith
Montgomery
TVA Power Savings Report Highlights City Revenues
TVA data shows Memphis Nashville Chattanooga and Knoxville generated 21.8 million dollars in revenue with a combined net of 4.216 million from power sales totaling over 21.8 million. Memphis net 2.256 million on 7.463 million sales. Nashville 1.524 million on 5.464 million. Chattanooga 1.124 million on 5.139 million. Roxville 1.141 million on 3.776 million. At year end 128 systems carried a net book value over 100 million with 74.69 million in debt. TVA plans rapid rural service expansion and possible further rate cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TVA
Tennessee
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Roxville
American correspondents reach Trikkala after two weeks missing
Two American reporters Robert Vermillion of United Press and John Philips of Time and Life arrived safely in Trikkala Greece after two weeks absence in central Greece. A local correspondent said no official confirmation was available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Robert Vermillion
The
United Press
John Philips
Time and Life
Greece
Trikkala
Embros
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James Aes L. Rankin
Wall Street
Pension Hire Folsom Plan
Confucius
Jarry OL
Girl Scouts
BAMA
de Niel
Clarence Moore
Decatur 3
Pal
Decatur General Hospital
Feathers
Trailer Court
Robert T. Harris
Louisville, Ky
D. J. Dye
Eva 1
Herman Lackey
Hartselle 1
A Nteral
Tom L. Pike
Pauline Lamon
Canal Street
Brown
Herman C. Culbreath
Somerville 2
Dan West
Union Grove
P. H. Owens
Hartselle
Was
Julian McNeese
W. L. Hester
Joppa
W. H. Baker
C. C. Laughmiller
Hamil
Brown's
Tim Widner
Army Ground Forces Replacement Training Center
Fort Dix
Ellis D. Clouse
W. H. Clouse
Camp Stoneman
W. Court St
M. K. Vickery
Colonial Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Dan Johnson
East End
L. C. Radford
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
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