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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
3
Walter Webbit an American journalist with Croatian heritage and AP Belgrade staff received four Greek visas for a journey in Northern Greece. Yugoslav authorities granted exit and re entry permits as reported by AP on December 19.
Belgrade dispatch describes Greek partisans in Northern Macedonia receiving aid from villagers amid terror by Greek army and gendarmerie. UNRRA supplies allegedly diverted by officials. villagers claim discrimination and guerrilla attacks. Yugoslav areas nearby show full aid and rebuilding. Deputy commander says guerrillas form a united front against the Greek government.
The Decatur Civinette club plans a Christmas party for Civitan members at 7 30 tonight at Somerville Road school. Bingo, games, carols, and special music by Ford Ware, E. O. Ange, G. Hamilton, and J. E. McCullagh. H B Bowzee to MC. refreshments by Civinette club.
Daily Records shows marriage licenses issued to Fred Russell Widner of Decatur number two and C L Baker of Hartselle number three.
Mackenzies column reports President Truman’s China statement as a warning to factions there and a signal to Russia. He ties a half billion dollar prize to Chinese unity, notes troop movements in Chirfia and repatriation limits, and frames US policy as UN led. The piece links support for Chiang Kai-shek with efforts to broaden government and deter Soviet influence.
ANRRA dentist Magdalene Robitscher testified that Marshal Yen Hsi-Shan, governor of Shansi, was harboring a small Nazi colony in Taiyuan. She said one German, a brother of film star Emil Jannings, lived there after fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939.
The Future Teachers of America on the State Teachers College at Florence campus hosted a tea in O Nea l Hall with a Christmas themed centerpiece a lit tree and informal receptions. Guests included Miss Mae Kelly faculty sponsor Hollis Roberson president J N Glasscock Tom Shannon Jewel Mc Whorter Mac Bolton Mary Sue Campbell Frances Hampton and many committee members and assistants from towns across Alabama Mississippi and nearby areas.
The Christian Crusaders will present a Christmas pageant at Sixth Avenue Church of God on Sunday evening at 7 00. The cast includes Tassie Bradford Joyce McDonald Wendell Dendy Rupard Bittons Martha Argend Peggy Se Ruth Roger and many others with Jane Bradford at the piano. The program features Christmas songs by the choir and a duet by the Randle Sisters preceding the pageant which depicts a Christmas program and a group of children finding real Christmas. Rev R F Miller, pastor, invites the public to attend.
A vast blaze destroyed the Union Grain elevator in Minneapolis today, sending flames over 150 feet high and visible for miles. The structure held nearly 3,000,000 bushels of grain, reportedly barley, at current market prices.
The report states the loss was anticipated to surpass $3,000,000, indicating a major financial impact and potential complications for the involved party.
The Woodland Mills BTU opened Sunday evening with Clyde Miller leading songs. Mrs Henderson and Mrs Miner led prayers and scripture, followed by class leaders and an alcohol lesson in the adult department. Participants included multiple named members across junior and intermediate groups, with a Christmas program planned for Sunday night.
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