Stalin Celebrates 69th Birthday With Broad Power
Stalin turns 69 as Soviet press stays silent on the birthday event. He is described as healthful and vigorous, leading the Communist Party, government, and armed forces with vast influence and a prolific author with tens of millions of copies in circulation. Economic gains and postwar development are noted.
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Thomas P. Whitney
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Stalin
Kremlin
Russia
Communist Party
Central Committee
Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Council of Ministers
Union of Socialist Soviet Republics
Soviet Union
Soviet Far East
Baltic Waters
Ukraine
Cotaco auditorium projects push forward in 53 000 dollar works
Superintendent H R Leeman reports steel supports for the Cotaco school auditorium gymnasium are being raised as Allan Northington Florence architect observes. The concrete block building 60 by 110 feet will seat 700 and feature a stage basketball court dressing rooms and showers with hardwood beech floors over concrete. Stone Construction Company is contractor. A brick and tile Cotaco auditorium at Prixville of the same size nears completion and should be ready by January 1.
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Cotaco
H. R. Leeman
Leeman
Allan Northington
Florence
Stone Construction Company
Prixville School
Ireland’s path to independence and postwar ties
A historical overview tracks Ireland’s struggle from 1916 Sinn Fein victory to the 1921 treaty and the long debate over full independence. It notes the British counter measures, the dail assembly, and the 1921 Dominion status while detailing ongoing ties between Britain and Ireland amid last November’s repeal act discussions.
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Britain
Ireland
Sinn
United
Christmas Program At Ebenezer Church
A Christmas program at Ebenezer Church features a pro am play and a Santa visit with gifts. D. H. Davenport will deliver the message as attendees are invited to join Saturday night at the church, fixed miles east of Lacon.
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Ebenezer Church
Lacon
Santa Claus
D. H. Davenport
Wall Street Slips and Rises Tussle in Midday Trade
Markets closed the day with little price divergence as gains edged losses. Du Pont advanced about eight points while leaders such as Bethlehem Steel and U S Rubber rose. several blue chips fell including U S Steel and General Motors. Corporate bonds edged higher and government issues moved up in over the counter dealings.
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New ,York
du Pont
Allied Chemical
Dow Chemical
Union Carbide
Bethlehem Steel
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
VU. S. Rubber
Douglas Aircraft
Disti
Mead Johnson
Segal Lock
Colonial Airlines
Electric Bond & Share
National Pressure Cooker
America Gas & Electric Advanced
Colon Development
Venezuelan Petroleum
Mid West Corp
Novadel-Agene
U. S
North Georgia live poultry market barely steady to weak
In Atlanta on December 21 the North Georgia live poultry market was barely steady to weak with prices mostly unchanged and some distress sales at lower levels. Demand was moderate to light and growers aimed to clear marketable supplies before Christmas. Prices shown FOB farm for fryers varied by size with most 31 to 33 cents per pound.
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Atlanta
USDA
Georgia
F.o.b
New Hampshire
Nashville Livestock Prices and Market Summary
Cattle at Nashville show steady tone with light weight yearlings and steers up to 1 100 pounds. Prices mainly 17.00 to 25.00 for cows and bulls, calves and heifers in the 19.00 to 35.00 range, hogs steady to weak with barrows and gilts 19.00 to 21.25, sows 16.50 to 17.50, lambs 20.00 to 23.00, and older sheep 8.00 to 9.00 in limited offerings.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Cotton futures steady after early losses on tentative demand
New York December 21 cotton futures held steady after early weakness as milk buying and scattered New Orleans and local buying met limited offerings. Washington estimates show China may need 800000 bales in H1 1949 and Japan could take about 750000 bales for 1948-49. Prices edged up late, with March 32.12, May 31.92 and July 30.99.
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New York
New Orleans
Washington
China
Japan
United States
Telegrams report looming executions of Japan war criminals
Death supreme court's decision cleared the way for notifying the prisoners. Sources say at least 24 hours may pass before hangings. Col Marion P Echols, MacArthur's PIO, warned executions likely not today. Army will not announce until over. Press requests for access denied. a complete written account will follow.
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Supreme Court
Marion P. Echols
MacArthur
Japan
Christmas Program At Northside Church Planned
A Christmas program is planned at Northside Baptist Church this Friday at seven o clock. Various members will participate and Dr Jesse Rogers pastor of First Baptist Church will give the Christmas message. A Christmas tree will be held following the service. The public is invited.
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Northside Baptist Church
Jesse Rogers
First Baptist Church
Local Boards Will Guide ABC In 1949 Operations
Montgom ery December 21 Local three member Alabama ABC board plans statewide consultations in 1949 to seek city and county input on running the state liquor system. Associate Member Jap Bryant says the board will examine possible new headquarters and a warehouse to cut rental costs, with recommendations to Gov. James E. Folsom for the 1949 legislature.
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Montgomery
Alabama
ABC Board
Jap Bryant
ABC
Bryant
Bessemer
James E. Folsom
Frank Bunkley
William P. Screws
R. P. McRee
H. H. Houck
State Building Commission
Building Commission
Legislature
UN Sessions Report Recaptures Jogjakarta Amid Jungle War Blitz
Indonesian spokesman in Paris reports Jogjakarta recaptured as Dutch forces push through Java towns. US officials fear a Dutch police action may aid communists in Southeast Asia and spark disorder. UN Security Council to hear US India Australia complaints. Australia seeks ceasefire by sanctions. Dutch troops advance toward Bodjonegoro and Soerakarta gateway Bojolali. Toeban port captured as Chinese and Irish political shifts occur.
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United Nations
Paris
Jogjakarta
U.S
Netherlands
Washington
Southeast Asia
United Nations Security Council
U. S
India
Australia
J. B. Chifley
Toeban
Java
Bodjonegoro
Bojolali
Soerakarta
Rites Wednesday For Mrs Sparkman
Funeral services for Mrs Herman Sparkman a former Decatur resident will be held in Louisville Kentucky Wednesday at 1 p m Burial will follow in Louisville She died Saturday evening at 7 55 p m at her home in Louisville Surviving are her husband and her mother Mrs G L Jones of Harelle along with several brothers and sisters Prince and Otto Jones of Decatur and others Sparkman was employed by N as a railway yard worker there
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Herman Sparkman
Decatur
Louisville
Tax Distribution Totals Are Listed
The Office of Tax Collector Al vis Briscoe released a distribution list for 28742.11 in real and personal taxes collected December 1 15. The breakdown includes State of Alabama 4279.83 Morgan county 7656.63 C L All good law 4625.52 J T Mullin treasurer 1603.60 city of Austinville 27.17 city of Decatur 8503.96 city of Falkville 43.74 city of Hartselle 1249.56 city of Trinity 742 Sim L Howell chairman Morgan Board of Revenue and Control 744.68.
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Alvis Briscoe
State of Alabama
Morgan County
C. L. Allgood
J.t.mcmullin
City of
Austinville
Decatur
Falkville
Hartselle
Trinity
Sim L. Howell
Morgan Board of Revenue and Control
Methodist Christmas Program Planned by Austinville Church
A White Christmas program titled The Babe of Bethlehem will be presented by Austinville Methodist Church on Wednesday evening at 7 30. The cast includes Joram Lamar Millwood Jonas D T Hames Demas Billy Ayers Esther Miss Leola Hollingsworth Lois Mrs Elba Terry Joseph Mary Mrs Elba Terry and others with angels and shepherds. Directed by A L Mitchell and Mrs R D Clark.
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Austinville
A. D. Landers
W.A. Maner
Benniie Stovall
C. C. King
H. W. Stewart
Dan Weinger
Paul Woodall
Dorothy Rigel
Marjorie King
Lucene Mc- Right
Barbara Ryan
Frances Rigel
Frances Mc- Right
Orlene Ayers
W. A. Maner
W. B. Crafton
Last rites set for Mrs. Melvin V. Case Wednesday
Mrs. Melvin V. Case 31 dies Monday at Hamil clinic after nine days as patient. Funeral service is Wednesday at 4 p.m. at 16th Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Chandler officiating. Burial in City Cemetery Brown directing. cortege leaves 1030 Sherman at 3:45 p.m. Survivors include husband, two children, parents of Decatur, five sisters and three brothers. Pallbearers listed.
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Melvin V. Case
16Th Avenue Baptist Church
Chandler
City Cemetery
Brown
Sherman
W. R. Smith
Decatur
H. F. Hardiway
Nashville
L. S. Smith
Birmingham
William Mayfield
Arthur Seaman
Wilson Campbell
Detroit
Olen
Lawrence
Bobby Ray Smith
Paul McCluskey
Walker Smith
Dewey Richards
Eugene Lamon
Buddy Winton
Carswell Mahaffey
Profit and price pressures cited in steel and tax debate
Voorhees says U S Steel posted a 1947 profits record but only six percent of sales and five percent for the first nine months of 1948 due to costs. Commerce Dept. notes profits are high but reflect a booming economy. Schmidt argues a 25 percent tax take risks inflation and stresses taxes on business affect the public welfare.
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Voorhees
U. E
Commerce Department
Truman
Congress
Schmidt
Reds in October 1945 decision over unbuilt air base site
Stolpe farmers largely kept their land despite the pees refuge in Berlin. A few local officials departed as October 1945 developments settled around the planned air base site that was never constructed.
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Stolpe
Pees
Berlin
Club Names Committees for 1949 Pilots Standings Revised
Pilot club names new committee members for 1949 at December meeting. Appointments by president Mrs Jimmy Davis include Attendance chair Miss Polly Thornhill and two members Inez Goree and Evelyn Elkins.
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Pilot Club
Jimmy Davis
Polly Thornhill
Inez Goree
Evelyn Elkins
Lucille Parker
Mary Boley
Bertha K. Timberlake
Lillian Campbell
Ruth Rorex
Madge Haris
Martha Hancock
Mary Marlowe
Gene Sims
Helen Andrews
Frances Cox
Hazel McCaghren
Elnora Kirkpatrick
Helen Anderson
Madge Harris
Girl with New Hands Struggles to Accept Them
Grace Purcell of Lovejoy Georgia born without hands receives plastic prosthetic arms funded by a popular car driven welfare program. Officials say the four year old must learn to use them while hoping she will adapt and even attend college with the support of generous donors led by Henry R. Lee after he witnessed her waving.
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Lovejoy
Grace Purcell
Georgia State Welfare Department
Grace
Helen Carr
Miss Carr
Henry R. Lee
Purcell
Lee
Tidelands Suit Now Extended
Attorney General Clark seeks federal jurisdiction over tidelands off Texas and Louisiana coasts. He asks the Supreme Court to apply the same paramount federal right used in the California tidelands case to Gulf lands seaward of low water mark, excluding bays rivers and inland waters.
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Washington
Clark
Supreme Court
Texas
Louisiana
United States
California
Gulf of Mexico
Justice Department
Death Claims Geo. Childers
The body of George T. Childers 73 Hartselle grist mill operator arrived in Decatur today from Bristol Virginia where he died Monday while visiting his daughter Mrs. Jack Ryan Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Powell chapel in Cullman county with Rev H T Statum officiating Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery Mutual Service directing Surviving are two sons Paul H Childers Falkville two daughters Mrs J N Powell Hartselle and Mrs Jack Ryan Bristol two brothers Joe Childers Warrior and Wiley Falkville two sisters Mrs Susie Wood Falkville and Mrs Jack Somerville four grandchildren Nephews will be pallbearers Nieces are to have charge of flowers Ted Atkinson leading jockey at Hialeah will seek further racing honors.
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George T. Childers
Hartselle
Decatur
Tennessean
Childers
Bristol
Jack Ryan
Powell Chapel
Cullman
H. T. Statum
Paul H. Childers
Cotton spinning industry operates at 111.9 percent capacity in November
Census Bureau reports November cotton spinning at 111.9 percent capacity on a two shift 80 hour week. Spindles in place numbered 23 772 000 with 21 231 000 active during the month and 9 253 000 000 active spindle hours averaging 389 per spindle. State breakdown lists Alabama to Virginia with per spindle figures and totals for cotton growing and New England states.
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Washington
Census Bureau
New England
Alabama
Connecticut
Georgia
Maine
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
States
Letters Read In Court Tying Alabama Boswell Amendment To White Supremacy
In Mobile federal court the Democratic Party chairman's letters were admitted to show the Boswell Amendment was aimed at ensuring white supremacy. Plaintiffs argue the two year old amendment gives registrar boards broad power to judge voter understanding of the U.S. Constitution, while witnesses described biased testing of Black applicants. The case challenges the constitutionality of the voter qualification law amid claims of unequal treatment of Negro registrants.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mobile County
George N. Leighton
Democratic Executive Committee
Gessner T. McCorvey
Leighton
Silas C. Garrett
Garrett
Federal Court
Newts County Board of Registrars
Board of Registrars
Local Notices and Birth Announcements From Decatur Area
Movements and events include Benton McDougal moved by Mutual Service ambulance to 806 Grant Street. Births announced at Decatur General hospital include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ward and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace. Several patients discharged from Hamil clinic and hospital updates. Sheriff reports one arrest for driving without a license.
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Benton McDougal
Decatur General Hospital
Grant Street
Norman Fisher
Railroad Street
Decatur General] Hospital
Hamil Clinic
James Johnson
North Avenue
Fairview
City council acts on planning commission recommendations
The council upheld a planning commission ruling to decline a school driveway request in Delano Park citing land use and traffic concerns. It approved widening Prospect Drive and improving the Y intersection at Somerville Road, authorized vacating a section of streets in Morningside, and approved adjacent street light installs. It also authorized drainage work at the L and N Danville Road underpass and surveyed a proposed dump site.
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Planning Commission
City Board of Education
Delano Park
Prospect Drive
Somerville Road
Clay Callaham
Decatur Land Company
New York .3-Inch Snow Blankets Vancouver Storm
A light snow cover of three tenths of an inch fell in Vancouver British Columbia paralyzing power and water service. Across the Kerthwest regular air service resumed and most secondary roads opened. The storm caused two deaths and four skiers escaped injury when cars were swept off mountain roads by slides.
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Vancouver
B. C
Kerthwest
Daily Records Married Henry Self and Shirley Williams
Marriages show Henry Harold Self and Shirley McBride Williams wed. ages 26 and 19, residing at 306 Fifth Avenue W and 208 Sixth Avenue respectively. Deeds list numerous transfers including E Pear Booth to Kathryn Cook for 12000 and Noble to Calumet Copper Co for 28832.51 with other transfers ranging from 50 to 1000 dollars.
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Henry Harold Self
Fifth Avenue
Shirley McBride Williams
Sixth Avenue
Deeds E. Pear! Booth
Kathryn B. Cook
Percy C. Noble
Calumet and Hecla Consolidated Copper Company
Decatur Foundation
O. E. McCaghren
Percy M. Johnson
J. T. Royer
O. E. Shelton
Elbert Shelton
J. D. Tucker
Elia Briscoe
E. M. Briscoe
Vernie Brothers
W. M. Brothers
William A. Elner
Luther J. Sneed
Fred Masonia
Charles T. McCrary
Kate Winton Mikell
Nellie E. Johnston
Thomas Teague
W. L. Hardwick
W. L. Waits
Carl E. Linderman
J. W. Winton
Nellie Eva Johnston
Joan W. Wyker
Nora Lee Booker
Trinity Churches Sponsor Wednesday Carol Sing
Trinity churches will sponsor a Christmas carol sing Wednesday night at eight o'clock in the square beside the Garth Kimbrell store. Community churches will participate and the public is warmly invited to attend.
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Trinity Churches
Garth Kimbrell
Cub Pack Five Holds Evening Meeting at Central Methodist
Cub Pack Five meets tonight at 7 at Central Methodist Church basement. All cubs should attend and bring a gift for a fellow cub plus one usable used toy for a needy child. Registration for new cubs will follow the meeting.
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Central Methodist Church
Field Trials Start Monday at Wheeler Plantation Alabama
The North Alabama field trials begin Monday at Wheeler plantation Courtland with drawing Sunday night. Judges include Frank Vestal Memphis and Carlyle Suttle Montgomery. Dogs like Sky Farm Ace Ovation Drug News Drug Topic Sunshine Dot may run. Shooting dog stake Monday morning derby and all-age follow. William H Hudson secretary notes trials expected to be unusually interesting.
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North Alabama
Wheeler Plantation
Courtland
Frank Vestal
Memphis
Carlyle Suttle
State Department of Conservation
Montgomery
Sky Farm_Ace
Ovation
Drug News
Drug Topic
Sunshine Dot
Tennessee Zev
Turkey Mountain Doctor
William H.bill Hudson
Alabama Field Trial Club
Pilot Club to Get Charter for Decatur Charter Dinner
Decatur Pilot Club plans a charter presentation dinner Friday January 21 at 7 pm in Hotel Lyons. Auburn district governor Miss Anne Davis will award the charter to the Decatur chapter. program chair Mrs Lillian Campbell oversees arrangements.
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Decatur Pilot Club
Hotel Lyons
Anne Davis
Auburn
Pilot International
Decatur
Lillian Campbell
Witness Priorities Debated by Senate Committee
Probers reached a complete agreement on future witness priorities while deferring five of eight witnesses to private sessions. Elizabeth Bentley is named as the only witness before private hearings, with Mundt proposing procedural changes to allow question lists, private questioning, hearing rights for the accused, and full committee approval before reports.
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Justice Department
Mundt
Elizabeth Bentley
Senate
Congress
Hiss
Chambers
Ful
Fall at 5th Avenue ends Duggan life amid espionage links
Police report critical details in a death near the Institute of International Education at 2 West 45th Street. The incident trails public uproar over Cold War era espionage claims linking Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers with government leaks. A galosh and missing witness complicated the scene.
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Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Hiss
Carnegie Foundation
Alger Hiss
State Department
Whittaker Chambers
Mindtraid Duggan
Cordell Hull
Isaac Don Levine
Plain Talk
Duggan
Plane Crash Near Hong Kong Kills Many
The China Mail reports a C-54 Skymaster of Chinese National Airlines crashed and burned at Bapak Island near Hong Kong. Twenty six passengers and five crew members were aboard, with many feared dead.
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Hong Kong
China Mail
Chinese National Airlines
Bapak Island
Ae Kong
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