Weather outlook and local church announcements in Decatur area
A weather forecast notes cloudy to partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures and northeast winds turning easterly on Monday. Church news lists dinner and devotion at First Baptist Sunday School, WMA program, Christmas parties, Sunbeams meeting, and Circle activities. Local notices cover hospital admissions, births, zoning board meeting, Chest board meeting, and visits from area residents.
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Worker's Council of
First Baptist Church
The
Circle Three
Betty McRae
6Th Avenue W
Decatur
Christas
Paul Jones
United Nations selects Manhattan East Side as capital
The United Nations General Assembly chose Manhattan's East Side as its permanent capital by a vote of 46 to 7, with Haiti absent. The decision ended a yearlong search for a home for the world peace agency after John D. Rockefeller Jr. offered $8.5 million to buy land in New York.
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New York
United Nations General Assembly
Manhattan
Haiti
New World Peace Agency
San Francisco
Philadelphia
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Larry Hauck
Russia Today
United Nations Assembly
V. M. Molotov
Moscow
Izvestia
United Nations and Foreign Ministers Council
James F. Byrnes
Ernest Bevin
Molotov
Flushing Meadows
U. N
Adams named interim president of University of Alabama
The University of Alabama board of trustees appointed Ralph E. Adams 41 year old dean of administration as interim president after Dr Raymond R Paty resigns to become chancellor of the University System of Georgia Adams appointment takes effect at once and was unanimously approved following a two hour executive session.
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Montgomery
Ala
University of Alabama Board of Trustees
Ralph E. Adams
Raymond R. Paty
Paty
University System of Georgia
Adams
Clifton H. Penick
University
State Capitol
Penick
John Gailalee
State Building Commission
University of Alabama Engineering School
Coliseum for Show in Fall
In Decatur the regional livestock coliseum will be ready for shows next fall say Senator W. W. Garrett and architect Chris Sherlock. Decatur provides site and at least $20,000. Alabama grants $40,000 for the structure as the state accepts its part.
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North Alabama
W. W. Garrett
Chris Sherlock
Garrett
Agricultural Center Board
Sherlock
Alabama
Montgomery
Decatur
Tragedy at Winecoff Hotel Ends Cullman Bride Honeymoon
Mrs. Mildred Chandler Boschung of Cullman died in the Winecoff fire after a botched escape from the 12th floor. Her husband Charles Boschung Jr. survived, later recovering in hospital. funeral held at St. Pauls Lutheran Church.
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Charles Boschung Jr
Cullman
Winecoff
Atlanta
Florida
Boschung
Cullman Democrat
Democrat
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Mildred Chandler
Harvey Chandler
East Cullman
Charley
Capitol Wandering Over Folsom Aides
Capitol tongues wagged today over Gov Elect James E. Folsom delaying announces for state job heads until after inauguration January 20. speculation links the wait to securing votes for DeKalb Rep. W. Beck as speaker. One appointee reportedly resisted leaving a $6 300 salary in a multimillion dollar business.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Ala
Capitol
James E. Folsom
Folsom
Statehouse
DeKalb
W. Beck
Truman relaxes housing rules and lifts sales cap
President Truman announced a broad liberalization of federal housing controls. Non veterans may build if they intend to live in the home. luxury housing remains restricted. Rental limits shift from a ceiling to an average of eighty dollars per unit, with priority for veterans continuing.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Truman
Bat “Soncrease
White House
Mr. Truman
Congress
Federal Housing Administration
Trains Crash Injures Dozens Near Salt Lake City
A Western Pacific passenger train collided head on with a freight train eight miles west of Salt Lake City injuring at least 42 people. Among the seriously hurt were Robert A. Fuchs, 54, of Brenham, Texas, leg fracture and other injuries, trapped 40 minutes. Clarence Simpson of Coleman, Texas. and W. A. Martin of Salt Lake City, a fireman who leaped clear. The train carried 201 homeward bound Texas and Louisiana delegates from the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Francisco. Dennis McKenna of Salt Lake City, freight engine engineer, reversed throttle to cushion the impact. Mountain Standard Time at 7:15 AM.
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Salt Lake City
Western Pacific
Here
Robert A. Fuchs
Brenham
Tex
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Clarence Simpson
Coleman
W. A. Martin
Texas and Siana
American Farm Bureau Convention
San Francisco
Elko
Nev
Western ¢ Division
Dennis McKenna
South American Figure to Speak Three Times in Decatur
Senor Oscar Machado president of Porto Alegre College will visit Decatur and speak three times. He will address First Methodist church twice Sunday and the Decatur Rotary club Monday. Machado, a Brahmin graduate and Brazilian church leader, returns to the United States after 21 years abroad.
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Senor Oscar Machado
South America
Decatur
Senor Machado
Porto Alegre College
First Methodist Church
Rotary Club
Machado
Birmingham Southern College
Methodist University
United States
Brazil
Rotary International Nation
Atlantic City
N. J
Emory University
Achado
Central Council
The
Methodist Church of Brazil
Brazilian Association of High Schools and Colleges
Brazilian-American Institute
Boy Scout Association
Decatur Rotary Club
Central
Doctor Held In Reported Incident Case at Gettysburg
Dr. Robert S. Lefever is accused by a 23 year old woman of giving a head ache remedy that left her unconscious and allegedly raping her. Justice of the Peace set bond at 2500 dollars for grand jury action on charges involving a drug to commit a felony.
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Gettysburg
Robert S. Lefever
Justice of the Peace
John H. Bashore
Rita Dryer
Providence
R. L
J. Francis Yake Jr
Pauley Averts Reds Guarded Him On Tour
Edwin Pauley diary details a six day inspection in the Northern zone of Korea with 19 Americans. Russian troops prevented talks with Koreans and threatened photographers. A slap of old tension followed when a Soviet general warned of consequences over photos.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Korea
Edwin W. Pauley
Pauley
Truman
Russia
Bilbo Denies Campaign Fund from War Contractor
Senator Bilbo of Mississippi told the war investigations subcommittee he never received a $25,000 campaign payment from a war contractor. Other Mississippi figures testified the funds helped finance Wall Doxey’s 1942 run-off campaign, with Doxey surprised to learn of the contribution.
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Bilbo
D-Miss
Mississippi
Wall Doxey
Doxey
Senate
Senator Ferguson
R-Mich
Anti Nazi Leaguer Cleared In Atlanta
In Atlanta on December 4 a judge dismissed a warrant against James H. Sheldon, head of the Anti Nazi League, for lack of evidence. The case arose from allegations by Columbian President Em Burke and others that the group sought to form a Hitler like government. Two newsmen testified about Sheldon’s press conference remarks. Page 2 continues.
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Atlanta
James H. Sheldon
League
Em Burke
She
New York
Quincy Arnold
Sheldon
Eugene
Will
Joe Wheeler Co-op Boosts Borrowing Power for Rural Lines
Members of the Joe Wheeler Electric Cooperative voted unanimously to raise borrowing authority from 2 million to 5 million dollars to extend rural electric lines in Morgan and Lawrence counties. Senator Lister Hill praised TVA REA and related programs while urging continued support for farm electrification.
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Joe Wheeler Electric Corporation
Electric Cooperative
Morgan
Lawrence
John H. Peach
Decatur
Joe Wheeler Corporation
Armory
Lister Hill
Alabama
Hill
Farm One
TVA
REA
America
George W. Merrow
Atlanta
Walton L. Seymour
Chattanooga
Spencer
F. F. Beauamp
Wilson
Joe Lipscomb
Troy Hall
G. A. Beall
Burl West
John Wiley
William L. DeVaughan
Peach
Mr. Gentry
Q. E. Eddens
City Electric Department
R. B. Freeman
State Guard
Moulton Heights
Morgan County High School
Trinity School
American Legion
Joe Wheeler Eléctric
Moultona
Town Creek
Board of Trustees
Senator Hill
Montgomery
South
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Baugh's Infirmary
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D. M. Barber
William G. Harrison
George King
Baugh’s Infirmary
Bill Gay
Hillsboro 3
Eve
Duke Bailey
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Decatur Zoning Adjustment Board
Decatur City Hall
A. C. Bailey
J. H. Inman
Falkville 2
Decatur Saturay
W. T. Kelly
Decatur 1
James S. Washburn
Decatur 3
Decatur Community Chest Board of Directors
Hotel Lyons
T. H. Fitzpatrick
Carl T. Robertson
Mobile
Mr. Robertson
Eudena Robertson
5Th Avenue W
Brookley Field
F. L. Patton
Falkville 1
Satur
Jack Howell
James Howell
Dughter
Jackie
Memphis
Bae
By Ken Reynolds
Bama
House of Representatives
Rmmpitol
Great Britain
Mexico
Iraq
France
Belgium
Australia
New Zealand
China
Assembly
Security Council
Pauley Avers Reds
I. M. Chistiakov
U. S
Iembians Inc
Ted
Iame Howard
Alf
Howard
Anti-Nazis League
Georgia
Strte Meieien
Joe Wheeler’ Group
Uncle Bud
BI Baldo
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