Leadership of GOP at Stake
Senator John Sherman Cooper urged Rep. Hugh Scott to resign as GOP national chairman after a defeat that left Democrats in control. Cooper, Kentucky, suggested a fresh leadership, pledging no candidacy himself, and called for unified state leaders and a clarified party platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin L. Arrowhead
Washington
Rep
Hugh Scott
GOP
John Sherman Cooper
Keno
Scott
Cooper
Senate
Virgil Chapman
Congress
Truman
White House
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Ould
Tojo and six others executed in Tokyo prison
The account describes the hangings of Tojo and six other Japanese leaders at Sugamo Prison. It details final meals, Buddhist rites, last words, and witnesses as the executions occurred after a 12:20 a.m. time, with cremation and no graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tojo
Hanayama
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Kenji
China
Singapore
Iwane Matsui
Nanking
Akira Muto
War Ministry
Itagaki
Jentaro Kimura
Hirota
MacArthur
Matsui
Doihara
Muto
Wing Matsui
Dai Nippon
Market swings mark a mixed day on Wall Street
A creeping advance dominated. Gains and losses were limited with a few leaders like Texas Gulf & West Indies reaching new year highs while notable declines hit U S Industrial Chemicals and several majors. Curb listings showed gains for Colonial Air Lines and others, with Alaska Airlines and Imperial Oil among the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Texas Gulf & West Indies
Youngstown Sheet
Goodyear
U. S. Rubber
Montgomery Ward
United Aircraft
Western Union
Electric Power & Light
Kennecott Copper
Westinghouse Electric
du Pont
American Tobacco
Southern Pacific
Texas Co
Eastern Air Lines
Transcontinental & Western Air
Chrysler
Studebaker
Sears Roebuck
General Electric
Allied Chemical
J. C. Penney
International Paper
Chesapeake & Ohio
Standard Oil
Indiana
Colonial Air Lines
Consolidated Mining
Electric Bond & Share
Menasco Mfg
PanCoastal Oil
Pantepec Oil
Polaris Mining
Alaska Airlines
Imperial Oil
Northeast Airlines
Lit Brothers
United Shoe Machinery
Pennsylvania Central Air Lines
Nashville Livestock Market Report Grains Cattle Hogs Steady
Nashville Tennessee December 23 cattle receipts light trade limited in most classes with few canner and cutter cows steady at 12.00 to 16.50 and medium cows around 18.00 560 pound steers at 22.00 calves 75 steady to strong with odd good to choice calves 29.00 to 35.00 and common 19.00 to 27.00 hogs 300 head very few early sales up about 50 cents from Wednesday with bulk sales 22.00 to 22.50 for 170 to 230 pounds and mixed weights up to 210 with some higher headlines and later steady to strong sheep 50 head with good lambs 20.00 to 23.00 and ewes 8.00 to 9.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Cotton futures wobble as holiday quiet limits trade
New York December cotton futures moved irregularly in dull trading with holiday proximity and weak textile activity dampening deals. Light liquidation and hedging were balanced by mill buying, with nearby March and October 1949 delivery seeing straddling. Prices ended the session 25 cents per bale higher to 25 cents lower than the prior close. March 32.14, May 31.92, July 31.03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
Washington
Poultry Market Steady In North Georgia Trade
North Georgia live poultry market quiet with a steady tone. Prices for Reds and White crosses unchanged, Barred crosses 1-2 cents lower. Trade light as buyers stay out, small fryers offered but demand for over 3 lb fryers not fully met. Weights 2 3 4 lb or less. No report tomorrow due to firm closures. Prices FOB farm yesterday and this morning ranged New Hampshire Reds and White crosses 30-33 cents, Barred Rock crosses 29-20 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New Hampshire
Markets at a Glance New York Stocks Steady Bonds Higher
Markets at a glance report steady stock demand in New York with bonds rising led by rails. Cotton shows liquidation offset by mill buying while Chicago wheat and corn hold firm as export funds and cash bids rise. Hogs mostly down while cattle edge lower, with top quotes around 22.50 and 35.25 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Services Planned For Negro Woman Callie Ross
Funeral services are planned for Callie Ross who died Thursday at 6 25 AM at her home on West Lafayette Street after more than a year of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callie Ross
W. Lafayette Street
War crime executions described by witness at death house
Hanayama recalls the execution process as he witnessed two batches entering the death house. He notes the calm exit and handshakes before the second batch. bodies reportedly fell and were placed in coffins without sheets or disfiguration. He cites Buddhist beliefs restricting him from speaking on faces. The priest says the criminals appeared happy and magnificent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demned
Hanayama
Georgia to Cut Teachers Pay and State Funds
Georgia officials announced that more than 20,000 state paid teachers will face a ten percent January salary cut. Funds used to raise pay in November and December were diverted from highway funds, and no source exists to sustain the raises. The budget for the new year holds expenditures and revenue equal, with an additional 4.2 million needed to maintain the higher salaries. legislative action in January could address long term education funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
M. E. Thompson
Thompson
Herman Talmadge
B. E. Thrasher Jr
Thrasher
Talmadge
State Department of Education
Communist influence warned by labor committee
The committee alleged labor groups are being influenced by communists with the American Labor Party present. It claimed unions would be wiped out if communists ruled, blamed rank and file members for cleansing Red-infested unions, and cited Reds saying they would halt munitions production in war via mass strikes. It also warned communism aims to seize job security and living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Labor Party
Russia
U. S
Domestic Trouble Ends in Sheriff Slaying at Hinton Home
Gloria reported domestic trouble leading to a fatal shooting at the Hinton residence. Neighbor Grady Fagan heard Hinton tell Gloria to leave the sheriff’s car before firing a shotgun at the sheriff. Hinton and his ex-wife had a recent divorce. he was under a $500 peace bond for assault on his ex-wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
Gloria
Grady Fagan
Fagan
William Holcombe
Howard
Georgia Moves to Halt Purchase of Alabama Liquor
Georgia revenue official Charles Redwine announced a crackdown on Columbus residents who cross into Phenix City Alabama to buy liquor without paying Georgia taxes. He warned officers to arrest violators, confiscate liquor and vehicles, and prosecute all involved.
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Georgia
Alabama
Atlanta
Charles Redwine
Columbus
Phenix City
Ala
Redwine
Alcohol Control Unit
Unusually cold freeze grips Western Montana towns
The weather report shows record cold across Montana with West Yellowstone at 38 degrees below zero. Other readings include Butte minus 25 Drummond minus 24 Missoula minus 18 Helena minus 16. Only Great Falls and Kalispell reported zero.
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Helena
Mont
West Yellowstone
Montana
Butte
Drummond -24
Missoula
Great Falls
Kalispell
Hypnotism Through Centuries Across Cultures
The article surveys hypnotism as a practice known to ancient Persian magi and Indian yogis and fakirs, tracing its long standing presence in diverse spiritual and therapeutic traditions across history.
Choir Gives Christmas Program At Kiwanis Meeting
Kiwanis heard the First Methodist Church choir directed by Henry Fleming at Hotel Lyons noon meeting. Marvin Rankin led America with invocation by Rev Otis Kirby. Choir of 20 sang The Messiah with solos by Mrs Dalton Fowler and Mrs Cecil Timberlake. Guests from Decatur Hopkinsville and Gadsden attended.
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Kiwanis
First Methodist Church
Henry Fleming
Hotel Lyons
W. W. Glass
America
Marvin Rankin
Otis Kirby
Chilli Green
J. W. Cunningham
Rex Rankin
al Jones
Decatur
Harry
W. E. Curry
Fleming
Glass
Voting Board Holds Meeting in Montgomery
State officials who appoint county voter registration boards met briefly today and postponed action for two weeks. Gov. James E. Folsom State Auditor Dan Thoee and Agriculture Commissioner aygood Paterson said no business was discussed. The Boswell amendment case before federal judges was noted as pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Dan Thoee
Aygood Paterson
Paterson
Mobile
County Board of Registrars
Folsom Names State Industrial Relations Advisory Council
Gov James E Folsom appointed six business and labor leaders and three others to the Alabama Industrial Relations Department advisory council. Members include E A Hirs Hugh Comer J P Wilson and Henry Mize along with Henry Mize and Alex Pow in Montgomery and Tuscaloosa. the council reactivates policy guidance for the director. Jockey Ted Atkinson, the leading rider at Hialeah for two seasons, seeks a third title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
James E. Folsom
State Industrial Relations Department
Hugh Comer
Avondale Mills
Sylacauga
E. A. Hirs
Waterman Steamship Corp
Mobile
J. P. Wilson
Stith Coal Co
Birmingham
Hugh Brown
Alabama Federation of Labor
Carey Haigler
CIO
William Mitch
District 50
United Mine Workers Public
Henry M. Edmonds
Henry H. Mize
Tuscaloosa
Aiex Pow
University Center
Hirs
Brown
Mitch
Ted Atkinson
Hialeah Race Track
Youth Sunday Observed at Moulton Heights Baptist Church
Youth Sunday will be observed Sunday December 26 at Moulton Heights Baptist church. Rev. Jimmy Kay a Tennessee Temple College student will preach in the morning service. Rev. Alton McMillian another Tennessee Temple College student will preach in the evening. Miss Billie Rhea Simmons a Bob Jones College student will render special music. The Moulton Heights glee club directed by Mrs. Joe Burt will also perform during the services.
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Moulton Heights Baptist Church
Jimmy Kay
Tennessee Temple College
Chattanooga
Alton McMillian
Tennessee Temple
Rents Office Reports High Public Interest in 1948
The Muscle Shoals Huntsville rent office served many in 1948 with 2889 in person inquiries 3271 telephone calls and 2110 mail inquiries through November. Voluntary landlord refunds for overcharges totaled 659 in November and 1885 for 11 months. Rent increases were granted in 90 percent of November petitions and 84 percent for 11 months.
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North Alabama
Muscle Shoals-Huntsville Area
E. R. Carter
Baby saved by neighbor aided by Army first aid training
An eight month old baby nearly died when found with head trapped between a bed bar and mattress. Neighbor Bill Duckett performed artificial respiration learned in Army training, reviving the infant in minutes. Hospital exam found no serious injuries. Mrs. Cochran says the episode teaches safety to other mothers.
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Gadsden
Ala
M. N. Cochran
Joseph
Knight enrolls at Penn State for doctorate studies
William E. Knight of Lacon leaves for Pennsylvania State College to pursue a doctorate after earning an M A at Auburn University. He was a graduate assistant in agronomy and soils at Auburn's Agricultural Experiment Station and will work on Ladino clover breeding under Dr. William Meyers, noted geneticist and first Stevenson Award recipient.
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William E. Knight
Lacon
Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania
Falkville
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Knight
Agricultural Experiment Station
W. E. Knight
William Meyers
Stevenson
American Society of Agronomy
Cunningham Rites To Be Held Friday
Final rites for Mrs. Nellie Mae Cunningham age 43 of 208 W Gordon Drive will be conducted Friday at 2 P M at Rock Springs church Mt Hope with interment there Brown's directing Rev Neely Crawford officiating She died at Hamilton Clinic Wednesday night about four hours after admission The body will lie at Brown's Funeral home until 5 P M today then be moved to Mt Hope residence She is survived by daughter Mrs W W McMillan Cullman son J L Cunningham Decatur father J M Dukeminier Mt Hope and two grandchildren Carol and Sandra McMillan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mae Cunningham
W. Gordon Drive
Rock Springs Church
Mt. Hope
Brown
Neely Crawford
Duggan Cleared of Suspicion in Espionage Case
New York report says Laurence Duggan has a clean bill of health from a medical examiner after a fatal 16 story fall. Rep. Richard Nixon says Duggan was cleared in the espionage case. The spy investigation centers on Alger Hiss perjury trial delay and Sayre’s testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
House
American Activities Committee
Laurence Duggan
Richard M. Nixon
Manhattan
de. Thomas A. Gonzales
William O'Dwyer
Desert Front Fights Renewed In Negev
James M. Long reports renewed clashes between Jewish and Egyptian forces on the Negev desert front near Nirim and Rafah. Air and ground units engaged as the fragile truce teeters amid demands for the release of 3,000 Egyptians trapped at Faluja. Censorship hides the exact community bombed southeast of Tel Aviv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Long
Tel Aviv
Israel
Negev
Palestine
Faluja
United Nations
Nirim
Mount Sinai
Rafah
Desert
Faluja Ring
Thomas II at Home in New Jersey Deepens Illness
Rep J Parnel Thomas 53 sits at home in Allentown New Jersey with a recurrence of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The Republican congressman and chairman of the House American Activities Committee was indicted November 8 on payroll padding charges linked to former secretary Helen Campbell. He and Campbell plead innocent.
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Allentown
N. J
J. Parnel Thomas
New Jerse
Helen Campbell
Ottadeg
Alabama infant deaths rise from bedclothes smothering
Health Department lists smothering by bedclothing as the cause of 26 infant deaths in Alabama last year. Five other infants were smothered when others rolled on them in bed, raising the state toll to 70.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Alabama
Community Glimpses of Local Residents Plans and Travels
Midshipman Carol Smith Jr. is expected home from the U S Naval Academy Annapolis to spend Christmas with family. Larry Miller heads to San Jose Illinois for two weeks of holiday leave to visit his father Fritz Miller. Emily Chandler of Athens will fly from Nashville to Tucson Arizona to visit her aunt Mrs Snodgrass. Mrs Roy Black and infant were moved to 622 Seventh Avenue West by Brown s Ambulance. Billy Terry was taken from Hamil Clinic to Hillsboro by Brown s Ambulance. Mr and Mrs W M Rodgers depart for Peoria Illinois to visit Mrs Rodgers sister Mrs Roy Pearson. Rodgers will stay briefly to handle business. David Allen Gibson returns home from Peabody Conservatory of Music Baltimore for holidays. William McAiley, guest of Rev and Mrs Glass, will spend Christmas with his parents in Chester South Carolina.
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Carol Smith Jr
Carol C. Smith
Jackson Street
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Larry Miller
Decatur
San Jose
Linois
Fritz Miller
Emily Chandler
Athens
Nashville
Tucson
Arizona
Snodgrass
William McAliley
W. W. Glass
Chester
S. C
Warships report heightened watchposts on Yangtze fronts
Nationalists increase watchposts along the Eastern Yangtze. Cabinet allies hint at peace talks with the communists while Premier Sun Fo presses for honorable terms. Chiang Kai-Shek remains silent. Red forces attack toward Pengpu and Tientsin tightens under siege as U S officials evacuate Peiping.
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Yangtze
Here
Sun Fo
Chang Chun
Wong Wen-Hao
Northwest
China
Sun
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Pengpu
Nanking
Kuomintang
Central
Daily News
Liu Po-Cheng
Suhsien
Tientsin
Robert H. Soule
U. S
Samuel Frankel
A. M. House
Peiping
GM to raise wages under production clause despite earnings dip
The article notes a planned three cent per hour wage increase at GM in May under a production efficiency clause. It also reports the BLS data showing weekly earnings for 13,200 factory workers averaged $54.49 in mid November, down from October, while average hourly earnings rose from $1.366 to $1.37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BLS
Aigees
New Trial For Parsons Ordered By Alabama Supreme Court
The Alabama Supreme Court reversed the 25 year robbery conviction of G B Parsons Birmingham night club operator, remanding for a new trial. The ruling centered on evidence issues including a package delivered to Perry and Perry’s financial condition and gambling losses. Parsons, 29, was linked to the Perry jewelry store heist of Oct 30 1947 in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama Supreme Court
Toda
G. B. Parsons
Birmingham
Parsons
Jefferson
Perry
Supreme Court
A. B. Foster
Louis W. Perry
FBI
U. S
Washington
Mtiorn
John B
Jacks Baker
Jefferson County
Trail Lawrence Robert Duncan
Atlanta
St. Clair Johnson
Decisions by Supreme Court Montgomery Ala
The Alabama Supreme Court announced numerous decisions from various circuits. Reversals and remands were issued in Emmett Wise v State of Alabama, Jacob Pollock v State ex rel Hamm, and Ora C Barksdale v Temerson among others. Several appeals from Jefferson circuit and Chilton circuit in equity were affirmed or remanded with other actions like a mandamus denial in Leeth National Bank v Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Supreme Court
Oster
Emmett Wise
State of Alabama
Hale Circuit
George B. . Parsons
Jefferson Circuit
Phillip J. Hamm
Emm'r. of Revenue
Jacob Pollock
Tenn
Coal, Iron and Railroad Co
Emmitt Long Vs
T. Cir
Bessemer
Lawson
Henry Dancey Piccolo
Samuel T. Piccolo
Inferior Court
Equity
Houston County
Kenneth Hooks
Beatrice Hooks
Stakeley
David Moore
Nannie Foshee
Chilton
Ora C. Barksdale
V. C. Temerson
Mengte Brantley
Rosetta Brantley
Tuscaloosa
Uity
Leeth National Bankers Bank
J. Cree R
Mrs Roberson Injured in Home Fall From Ladder
Mrs M L Roberson of 415 E Lafayette suffered a broken arm after falling from a step ladder at her home Tuesday afternoon during Christmas house evening. She is reported to be doing as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Roberson
E. Lafayette
Subway Travel Across New York Serves Millions Daily
Daily traffic on New York subways and elevated lines reaches about 6 million riders across 237 miles of track. The vast network moves vast crowds every day through Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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