14 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
1
Weather forecast notes cloudy mild conditions with scattered showers in parts of the state. Community items mention a red star Christmas decoration on Clyde Mc Rae’s yard and local events, hospital moves, electoral college visits, a school program, police activity, AA meeting, and a small fire on Cherry Street with minor damage.
Federal court in Gainesville Georgia postponed the trial of Ralph Mark Gilbert a Savannah negro Baptist minister and Charles Richman of York County Pennsylvania on charges of using the mails to defraud with promises to build new church structures and long term loans after a down payment.
Morgan county post of the American Legion plans a civic drive to build a modern baseball facility at Legion Memorial Field with a 900 seat grandstand 120 box seats and lighting costing about 40000. They will contribute 21000 property value and up to 10000 cash with the public asked to invest 30000 in 1949 season tickets.
Two negro boys aged 10 and 11 were ordered by Juvenile Judge T C Almon to reform schools after burglary at Auto Electric Supply on December 4. The 11-year-old, previously in Nashville reform school, will transfer there from Morgan county jail. the younger will go to an Alabama reform school. The case drew sympathy as the younger boy, with no family, received support from Morgan courthouse staff.
Washington dispatch reports a looming power shortage this winter fueling a national fight over who should supply electricity. Debates hinge on federal dam and transmission investments versus private utility-led expansion, with TVA-like regional authorities under consideration and private companies vowing to outpace government projects.
Landry Francis Chatlin Jr. of Alexandria Louisiana was sentenced to three years in the Mississippi penitentiary after pleading guilty to kidnapping Pvt James A Hayes Jr of Mobile Alabama. Hayes was forced at gunpoint to drive from Mobile to Gulfport where an accident occurred. Judge Lawrence C Corban delivered the sentence in Harrison county circuit court.
The American Farm Bureau Federation's meeting shows growing farm sentiment for firm government price actions. Delegates seek high supports and controls to curb overproduction, aiming to influence January Congress action and replace the 80th Congress farm program. Strong pilots include National Grange and National Farmers Union backing higher supports.
In Montgomery on December 14 the fate of the temporary clerk hire fund hung in the balance as lawyers argued over which laws govern it. State Comptroller John Graves contends the fund is not an ordinary government expense and seeks to limit spending. The judge indicated a decision by Thursday would decide whether temporary or additional clerks are covered, with implications for the 3500 dollar annual limit.
President Truman is ready to report the state of the union to Congress on January 4 or 5 signaling a legislative speedup. Democratic leaders aim to push a focused program while the election honeymoon lasts, likely shelving civil rights proposals for now. The address before the canvass is expected to occur just before January 1 9 inauguration and the session may delay major civil rights measures though not drop them.
Costa Rica accuses Nicaragua of land sea and air invasion aided by communists and exiles. Washington considers a fact finding mission by plane to report on the border clashes in San Jose where four rebels reportedly killed and several captured.
The city sees a brief winter reprieve as the thermometer sits at 66 by noon after a 58 low overnight. The day’s high reaches 71 with mild daytime readings and steady 66 degree levels around late morning hours.
Nationalist forces lose air links as Peiping endures siege. Reds cut a railway to Tientsin near Langfang, while Fu Tso Yi claims a first real battle victory and 200 Reds captured. Civilians fortify defenses as Nanking battle unfolds nearby.
The Alabama Supreme Court will hear the appeal of Sarmuel Taylor, a Mobile County man convicted of rape and sentenced to death on November 19, 1946. Lower courts denied habeas corpus after the conviction, which defense attorneys say rested on a force-elicited confession. Justice Black did not participate. arguments likely in the new year.
Ruth Farnsworth a 27 year old San Francisco woman died from shock and beating by a sex maniac. Navy and FBI search intensifies after discovery of paratroop boots with possible blood stains near the scene. A sandal missing since earlier was found near an Oriental curio shop where she worked nights.
The Willamette River moved into Salem with no serious damage expected as floods recede. Red Cross sees no distress calls from warned farming districts while Corvallis and Albany report the crest passed with minor inconvenience. Portland docks may suffer slight damage as the crest nears this metro area about 50 miles north tomorrow.
Southern governors were assured civilian defense plans would respect states rights as Col. Beers defended state role in emergencies. The conference also approved a regional education budget of 1.736 million for two years with future growth to 2.434 million annually. Dr. John Steelman urged federal and state cooperation to expand education.
Marion Bachrach, 50, a New York writer who has worked in the Communist Party national office, refused to answer if she is or has been a member of the Communist Party during a public hearing of the House Un American Activities Committee. She also denied copying State Department or Navy documents and declined to identify her connections to Alger Hiss or Donald Hiss, saying her rights under the first and fifth amendments protect her from self incrimination.
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