Oil Pipeline Halted Across Middle East
Tony Smith reports from Lebanon that the Trans-Arabian tapline project is at a complete standstill in the Middle East except Saudi Arabia. Arab resentment over the Palestine partition grows as American crews face safety risks while the Deseret front remains cohesive under Ibn Saud's jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gannett News Service
Son
Lebanon
Viat Cable
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Secretary of Defense
Forrestal
United States
Abquaiq
Persian Gulf
Mediterranean
Transjordan
Syria
United Nations
Palestine
Ibn Saud
Rasma Shabb
Dhahran
America
al Duwaid
Mashaab
Europe
Another Cold Blast On Way From AP
A new cold wave hit the Midwest with sub zero temperatures last night and was expected to deepen tonight and tomorrow. The Chicago Weather Bureau warned the Eastern states could see as low as 10 below zero in upper New England Thursday night. Minnesota Dakotas and Ontario areas reported frigid belts with readings from 33 below in Armstrong Ontario to -16 at International Falls Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Midwest
Weather Bureau
Chicago
New England
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
International Falls
Minn
Canadian
Manitoba
Ontario
Armstrong
Great Lakes
Pacific Northwest
Esterday
Miami
Jacksonville
Marriages and Real Estate Transfers Listed in Daily Records
The note lists marriages including John Garrison Jr. and Dorothy May Lee and several property or settlement transfers with amounts such as $1500, $7100, $1700, and other sums. Entries cover various couples and trustees with names like Mary Daniel, Charles S. Norwood, Glenn Cook, and Elma J. Wright among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garrison Jr
Danville
Dorothy May Lee
Madison
S . W. O. Rice
Walter Harpe
Es Bradford
E. W. McAnald
Mary Daniel
Charles S. Norwood
C. Garrett
Glenn Cook
Coleman Hill
H. M. McElroy
Harold L. Johnson
Edward J. Cox
Carrie Lamon
F. P. Travis
W. R. Wray
B. C. Poole
B. C. Patterson
Walker
T. P. Wright
Elma J. Wright
W. O. Marlow
John W. Marlow
Orner M. Brown
State Examiners Urged to Be Tough at Conference
Alabama public accounts examiners were urged to act fearlessly and honestly and to resist political influence at their annual conference. Speakers included Rep. Willis L. Mellwain, House Speaker M. Beck, Sen. Silas D. Cater, Attorney General Albert Carmichael, and Annie Lola Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Examiners of Public Accounts
Willis L. Mellwain
Bullock County
M. Beck
DeKalb
Ontgomery
Silas D
Newspaper executives return from inspection tour of occupied zones
A group of newspaper and magazine executives returned to Washington today from an inspection tour of the occupied zones in Germany and Austria. The party arrived at the national airport at 9 15 A M EST, completing the last leg of their flight from Bermuda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Today
Germany
Austria
National
Bermuda
Markets Decatur Grains and Chicago Butter Eggs Prices
In Decatur markets No 1 soft wheat priced at $3.00. Ear and shell white and yellow corn priced between $2.25 and $2.40. Milo $3.65. Barley $1.72, oats $1.24 per bushel. Chicago butter prices rise one to two cents with 93 score AA at car 90 B 85 C 76.5. eggs weak with mixed U S standards and current receipts. Atlanta live poultry market steady with fryers 32 to 34 cents FOB farm, active outside demand pushing some weights higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
U.S
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New York Cotton Futures Edge Lower on Liquidation
In New York on December 18 futures fell under light commission house liquidation and hedging. Prices dropped about 10 cents to 1.55 per bale from the prior close with March at 35.63 May 35.32 and July 34.21 as factors including year end tax selling influenced the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commission House
Nashville Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Activity
Federal State Departments of Agriculture Nashville reports light receipts with steady to slightly active demand. Medium weight steers fetch 21.00 to 24.00. 687-876 lb steers 25.00 to 26.00. cows 10.50 to 16.50. bulls 19.00 to 19.50. vealers 25.00 to 32.00. hogs 50 lower at 26.25 for 190-300 lb. lambs 19.00 to 21.00. ewes 6.50 and down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal-State Departments of Agriculture
Nashville
Markets at a Glance New York Dec 18
Stocks mixed as light selling stalls advances while bonds stay steady and rails rise. Cotton declines as liquidation by a commission house drags prices down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wheat and grains hold steady as 1947 crop outlook eases
Chicago market notes show wheat flat with a reduced 1947 crop production estimate, corn steady with late selling cutting gains, and oats near the high close. Hog prices fall 25 to 50 cents with top at 26.75, while cattle trade remains active and firm up to 50 cents higher amid tight choice supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Starving Die in the Street Shanghai Slump
More than 140 unidentified bodies of the poor, including 131 children, were found on Shanghai streets as rice prices surged to new highs. Merchants urge Mayor Wu to curb costs below a million yuan per 133 pounds while government acts to curb speculation by restricting banking credit and suspending many money exchange firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roderick
Shanghai
Arabs Attack Partition Policy in UN Debates
Nuri El Pasha of the Iraq delegation denounced United States and Soviet support for partition. He urged that US pressure on other nations breaks pledges against forcing partition and warned Russia seeks to fuel disorder for strategic gain. He linked Western aid to pelican money and weapons amid Zionist battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Via
Trans
Jordan
Yemen
Nuri el Pasha
Iraq
United Nations
United States
Russia
Debate over Argentine meat at Alabama docks sparks clash
In Mobile a dispute erupts as Dr E J Meixel contests the Maritime Commission rating 37515 pounds of Argentine meat stored at Alabama state docks as unfit for human consumption. State official Henry Sweet suggests meat lobbyists push destruction while Boykin cites export hurdles and Europe relief plans. Agriculture Dept bars Argentine meat imports over disease concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Bureau of Animal Industry
Maritime Commission
Alabama State Docks
E. J. Meixel
State Docks
Henry W. Sweet
Washington
Sweet
Europe
Det. 3
Meixel
Boykin
Agriculture Department
United States
Jobless Pay Denied Group in Chicago Strike
About 1 500 union printers on a monthlong strike against Chicago daily papers are denied state unemployment benefits. ITU officials plan a February referendum on a proposed strike fund exceeding 1 million dollars per month. The six papers publish with photoengraved type while disputes over wages and contracts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois
AFL International Typographical Union
Chicago Itu
Tribune
Sun
Daily News
Herald- American
Times and Journal of Commerce
Samuel C. Bernstein
ITU
Red Cross Aids Punjab Refugees with 10000 Wool Sweaters
The American Red Cross ships 10000 sleeveless woolen sweaters to aid destitute Punjab refugees in India and Pakistan. Five thousand go to New Delhi and five thousand to Karachi through the Indian Red Cross Society. Distribution will be non discriminatory by creed race or political belief. Previous shipments included medicines. For knitted garments contact the local chapter in the courthouse annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punjab
India
Pakistan
American Red Cross
Indian Red Cross Society
New Delhi
Indian Red Cross
Karchi
Red Cross
Summit Church Extends Christmas Greetings in Bethlehem Era
Summit Baptist church pastor Rev. M. G. Fields offers Christmas blessings noting Jesus birth in Bethlehem. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. preaching on second Sunday 11:00 a.m. and fourth Sunday 7:00 p.m. Bible study Wednesdays 8:90 p.m. services postponed next Wednesday to join Bassham Methodist for a Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Baptist Church
Christ
Jesus
Bethlehem
Judea
M. G. Fields
Bassham Methodist
Special Christmas Service Planned at Willoughby Presbyterian
A special Christmas service will be held at Willoughby Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Bible School with the Scripture story and carols. The pastor Rev. Hugh J. May will lead a short devotional followed by a solo by Mrs. George Little and sharing of gifts around the Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Bible School
Hugh J. May
George Little
First Presbyterian Church
Underground coal gasification eyed as low cost fuel source
Bureau of Mines engineers foresee great possibilities in burning ground coal to release gas for electric power. Tests in Alabama show gas of low heat value can run gas turbines. Officials plan further tests with Alabama Power at Gorgas mine while noting California’s historic but now minor coal output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Mines Engineers
United States
Alabama
Joseph D. Doherty
Bureau
Synthetic Fuels
Rocky Mountain
West
Bureau of Mines
Alabama_Power company
Gorgas
Ala
Doherty
California
Alameda
Contra Costa
Fresno
Kern
Monterey
Orange
Riverside
San Benito
Amador
Shasta Counties
World’s most powerful plane makes first test hop
The XB47 stratojet, a 60 ton Boeing bomber powered by six jet engines, flew from Seattle to Moses Lake for its initial test. Pilot Robert Robbins said it was a very easy airplane to fly and could take off again immediately. The plane may carry a 10 ton bomb load at 500 mph, with a three man crew and cooled, pressurized cabin for high speed missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Lake
Wash
Kitty Hawk
N. C
Seattle
Robert Robbins
Senators Press For Names In Commodity Trading Inquiry
Anderson explains data on large accounts trading wheat corn and other grains under the Agriculture Department. The committee subpoenas data as Bridges orders spectators out for private talks with cabinet officers. The inquiry probes alleged insider gambling in commodity markets and limits on sharing trader names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Commodity Exchange Authority
Anderson
Ferguson
Chicago
Bridges
R-N. H
Congress
Morgan County Court to Meet Next Month Jump Session
Morgan county court will begin a three week jump session January 5 with Judge W. H. Long presiding. The first week covers civil jury cases followed by criminal jury cases. The week of January 19 court will not be in session to allow lawyers to appear before the Supreme Court if necessary. The final period will hear criminal non jury cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Court
W. H. Long
Supreme Court
Alabama Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Dairy Delivery Suit
The Alabama milk control board lost an appeal seeking to block a Mobile dairyman's suit for daily deliveries. The court also upheld a Jefferson County circuit court dissolution of a temporary injunction in another ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Milk Control Board
Alabama Supreme Court
Jefferson County
Kiwanis Club Receives Band Holiday Program in Decatur
The Decatur Kiwanis club was treated to a Christmas program by ten Decatur high school band members directed by Carl Schwachow. Guests W. P. Wood and Julian Bibb Jr. were welcomed as new member F Proctor Barnes. Awards noted for perfect attendance by four members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Kiwanis
Decatur
Carl Schwachow
Kiwanis
W. P. Wood
New York
Julian Bibb Jr
F. Proctor Barnes
Decatur Grain Cooperative
Indiana Grain Cooperative
Ewell Gregg
Peterson
T. J Cottingham
Floyd Smith
George Godwin
E. J. Polhill
Marvin Rankin
Herald Angels
Mary Allen Spencer
Billy Levin
Sallye Kimbrough
Telette Turney
Mary Ann Bagley
Ronald Eddens
James Daniel
Ray Morris
Charles Howell
Dan Crane
Fite Appointed to State Board of Education in Alabama
State Senator Rankin Fite, 31, of Hamilton Alabama, was appointed by Gov. James E. Folsom to a six year term on the state board of education. He will represent the seventh congressional district. Fite is a Montgomery native and University of Alabama Law School graduate who served 43 WWII missions as a B24 bombardier. He practices law with his father Ernest Fite, a former state legislator. He is married with one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Rankin Fite
Hamilton
Bombardier
State Board of Education
James E. Folsom
Fite
J. S. Wittmeier
Oneonta
Montemery
Starke University
Marion County
University of Alabama
Army Air Forces
Ernest Fite
Senate
Woman slain by kinsman near Centre Alabama
Cherokee County Coroner R O Perry reported Laverne Merrell Wood 45 killed his sister in law Mrs L T Armstrong 40 near her home about ten miles from Centre then died by his own hand. He had been confined to a mental institution and released thirteen years ago. Her body lay in the woods. Wood's body was found nearby. He is survived by a widow and six children.
Tax Fund Distribution From Morgan County Tax Office
Tax collector disbursed 21465.71 from Morgan County real and personal property tax for December 10 to 15. Allocations include 9887.89 to Morgan County, 2984.66 to Morgan County Schools, 1354.2 to Decatur City Board of Education, 12.53 to Trinity, and 549.01 in fees and commissions. The State of Alabama received 409.50 for poll tax in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
State of Alabama
City
Board of Education
al Ian Shasa
Decatur
Falkville
Trinity Stovell
State of
Alabama
Probation Granted to Guy J. Smith
Guy J. Smith received probation for one year and one day after pleading guilty to charges including the theft of a 1940 two door Chevrolet valued at 1150 from Alice A. Johnson and to buying receiving concealing or aiding in concealing automobile parts valued at 70 and an Army tool chest valued at 154 Judge Newton Powell imposed probation for the same length as the sentence or the time the defendant served following the guilty plea Smith was arrested September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Jackson Smith
Alice A. Johnson
Newton Powell
Smith
City Franchising Debate Delayed by Legal Action
A court order previously issued blocks Bessemer from holding an election on an ordinance granting a 30 year franchise to Birmingham Gas Company, stalling the municipal decision and delaying any vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Birmingham Gas Company
Birth Control Question Divides Church and State
Five Lords of the House of Lords ruled birth control does not equal wilful refusal to consummate marriage and overturned a divorce appeal. The decision challenges part of the 1662 Church of England service while Vatican reaction remains unofficial pending full facts. Newspapers and clergy await detailed analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Church of England
House of Lords
Land
England
Press Group Head Doyle Buckles Dies in Alabama
Doyle L. Buckles 51, field manager of the Alabama Press Association and UA news bureau director, died in a Birmingham hospital after months of illness and recent operation. Survived by his widow, a daughter, his mother, and a brother. He served in World War I and held national journalism leadership roles. Buckles had been with the University of Alabama since 1939 and led local Kiwanis and journalism groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Doyle L. Buckles
Alabama Press Association
University of Alabama
Birmingham
Frank Cannon
Adda Buckles
Sedan
Kan
Texas
Buckles
Press Association
National Association of Managers
Association Bulletin
American Association of Teachers of Journalism
Kansas
Mid- West
Associated
Tuscalo
Flint Baptist church plans Christmas services and programs
The Flint Baptist church will hold special Christmas music and carols at morning and evening services with Rev. M. G. Fields preaching. Topics include The Wise Men's First Visit To The Christ Child and The Wonderful Name Of Jesus. Sunday school is at 9 45 a m and Training Union at six p m with a Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint Baptist Church
M. G. Fields
B. B. Burks
Gadsden
Training Union
Sunday School and
Baptist Training Union
Senate Debate Over Taft Bill Ends in House Standstill
The measure died in the House after a gag rule blocked amendments, with Republicans blaming Democrats for blocking all legislation and Taft accused of shifting political risk. In the Senate, Democrats resisted the bill as is while Minority Leader Barkley proposed authority for broad wartime style control, including rationing rules. Taft rejected Barkley’s changes as altering the bill’s core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Taft
Senate
Democrats
Barkley
Truman
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Enlistee William Kelsde Receives Overseas Assignment
William Kelsde of Town Creek is accepted for enlistment in the 25th Infantry Division with a three year assignment in Japan. He is a five year veteran and has been awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kelsde
Town Creek
25Th Infntry Division
Japan
Florida Flood Losses Hit 52 Million in 11 Counties
Flood damage in 11 Florida counties from mid September to December 10 topped 52 million dollars and the Everglades drainage district warned that flood conditions may continue through 1948 in a report released from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Florida
Everglades Drainage District
Wallace Third-Party Bid Splits Progressive Citizens of America
The Progressive Citizens of America splits over backing a Wallace third party with Henry A. Wallace as standard bearer. Two top officials resign while New York CIO Amalgamated Clothing Workers oppose. In California, Bartley Crum resigns as PCA vice chair. Wallace unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Progressive Citizens of America
Henry A. Wallace
PCA
Wallace
CIO Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Americans For Democratic Action
Los Angeles
National Pca
Robert A. Kenny
California
Oregon
Frank Kingdon
New Jersey
Bartley
C.crum
San Francisco
Crum
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Christmas Banquet for 300 Decatur Children Planned
Three hundred Decatur children will attend a Christmas banquet at Somerville Road School Friday at 6 30 PM Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Salvation Army The menu features turkey and trimmings and carols will be sung Santa Claus will distribute fruit and candy A bus will transport children from Boys Club Joe Wheeler and First Ward to the event including Central South and East Decatur areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Parker
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Somerville Road
Salvation Army
Decatur
Somerville
Road School
Salvation
Santa Claus
North Decatur
Joe Wheeler School
First Ward
Central Decatur
South Decatur
East Decatur
Somerville Road School
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Associated Pross
By Tony Smith
Decatur Grains
Nashville Livestock
Punjabs
Summit Church
Guy J. Smith
Flint Church
Dias Pales
George F. Sletcher
Ypsilanti, Mich
C. A
D. R. Yarbrough
Decatur General Hospital
Jackson Street
Brown's
J. B. Whitmire
Lord
Robert Maschke
St. Paul's, Luthern Church
First Methodist Church
the Angels
Soldinig
Otis E. Kirby
William McAliley
Columbia Theological Seminary
Georgia
McAliley
Oakland Presbyterian Chapel
South
Limestone County
Belle Mina
Greenbrier
Athens 8
Sandlin and Coulter
North Alabama
Highway Patrol
North Alabama Division
Huntsville
Florence
Harden Hughes
Decatur General
Mary Peek
Sixth Avenue W
M. J. Flynn
Fifth Avenue W
William Clemmons
Lamar Penney
Charles Malone
Ann
Cela
Cole
ERC
Cata
Wer Coe” Nee
Nehi Bottling CO
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Decatur, Ala
Bank St
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