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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

5

Tax clerks flushed income returns down toilet in Newark case

Federal officials said 800000 returns were misfiled when two clerks from the Internal Revenue arena flushed 400 holding returns. Judge Fake heard FBI involvement and delayed recheck work until February. The defendants Mrs Yetta Greenstein and Mrs Arline Greensan entered no contest pleas and were released to probation.

Newark N. J Iil Internal Revenue Arena Guy L. Fake FBI Tleas Yetta Greenstein Arline Greensan U. S. Probation Office

Beware Coughs Following Flu

After the flu, a lingering cough may become chronic bronchitis if neglected. Creomulsion relieves by loosening phlegm and soothing inflamed bronchial membranes, promising relief or money back if not satisfied.

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Jones Backs Bill to Hire REA Fund Expansion

Washington December 17 supporters of the Rural Electrification Administration seek to add 200000000 to the supplemental appropriations bill. Rep R E Jones says the 229000000 allocation last congress falls short of goals and a further 200 million would fund a full rural electrification program.

Jones Bill REA Fund Washington Rural Electrification Administration House R. E. Jones Ala Congress

Folsom Attacks Foes of Bill In Montgomery Address

Gov James E Folsom continued his push against the measure criticizing opponents including daily newspapers as he spoke in Montgomery over a 38 station hookup. He framed the issue as a people’s fight and urged defeat of the amendment.

Associated Press James’ E. Folsom Montgomery

Sale of assets of Moulton Valley Oil Company

State of Alabama Morgan County gives notice of the sale of all real and personal property of the dissolved Moulton Valley Oil Company. The court orders sale by the undersigned receiver at the Decatur courthouse on January 12 1948 to the highest cash bidder. Detailed property description available from the receiver.

State OF Alabama Circuit Court Morgan County Re&l and Moulton Valley Oil Company Decatur

Alabama political clash over constitutional amendment

Governor Jim Folsom accuses a legislative clique of selfish gain while framing the amendment fight as a battle between government for a few and government for all people. He cites election echoes and critiques supporters who claim democracy but deny a people vote on the call for a constitutional change.

Jim Folsom Alabama Folsom

Negro denies confession in arson of churches and school

Isaiah Grimes, a 27 year old negro farmer, repudiates an official confession to burning two negro churches and a school at Loganville. Attorney Austin Walden says Grimes signed under fear. he previously admitted guilt and faced possible penalties. The Daily World reports on letters urging rebuilding at another site and alleged private offers tied to the church. Americans saved at a rate of about 6.7 percent of income in 1947 compared with 24.4 percent in 1944.

Atlanta Isaiah Grimes Loganville Austin T. Walden Grimes Walden Marshall Pollock Walton County Monroe Atlanta Daily World B. A. Cox Cox Daily World

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