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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1950

Page

10

Folsom Sued Over Notary in Boundary Dispute

Russell county landowner J. B. Key sues Gov. James E. Folsom for 25000 accusing him of negligence in permitting a man named Duncan Snider to act as a notary public in Macon county without appointment or bond. Key claims a forged deed and ensuing litigation caused loss of money and property, humiliation, and damaged credit. The complaint was served and no answer filed.

Montgomery Ala Russell County J. B. Key James E. Folsom Key Folsom Duncan Snider Macon County Snider H. F. Dozier Dozier Macon County Grand Jury Hartsboro

Letter proposes religious world peace under Truman and Stalin

J W Guire asks readers to urge President Truman and Premier Stalin to abandon diplomacy, partner in a spiritual awakening, and foster unity among workers and employers to avert war and prepare for a Christian renewal before the second advent.

Satan Christ J. W. Guire

Canisius Hockey Names Max Bennett as Coach

Max Bennett, long time star in the American Hockey League, takes over as coach of the Canisius hockey team to lead the lineup this season. He brings career experience and leadership to the program.

Max Bennett Canisius

Cotton consumption and stocks for period in Cotton Belt

Census Bureau data shows Oct 29 to Dec 2 daily cotton use averaging 41,178 bales per working day, up from last year’s 35,037 and near Oct year’s 42,286. Linters averaged 3,427 bales. November consumption reached 1,008,872 bales. four month lint totals 3,620,351 bales, linters 520,665. On hand Dec 2 lint stocks 1,832,015. public storage and presses lint 6,995,538. Spindle activity 20,751,000.

Washington Census Bureau

Workers Furloughed as Belt Line Strike Expands

Birmingham tale describes a strike by conductors causing 420 furloughs at a nearby steel mill. Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad closes its rolling mill at Bessemer while U S Steel subsidiary reports halted steel billets delivery. About 50 Birmingham Southern conductors quit over a 23 cent wage rise demand. 150 trainmen idled.

Birmingham Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co Bessemer U. S. Steel Birmingham Southern Railroad Co Birmingham-Southern

Trial delays as Burma Surgeon trial seeks final witnesses

In Rangoon Burma on December 19 the defense in the treason trial of Dr. Gordon S. Seagrave is postponed while efforts continue to locate the two remaining witnesses to testify for the noted Burma Surgeon.

Rangoon Burma Gordon S. Seagrave

The Darby Small House Plan by The Small House Planning Bureau

The Darby offers two second floor bedrooms and potential rear garage or bedroom expansion. A versatile first floor bedroom is accessible from both entrances, suitable as den or office. Dining area can become a combined living dining space. Overall 36 by 24 feet, 864 square feet, 19 440 cubic feet. For details contact The Small House Planning Bureau, St. Cloud Minnesota.

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