Mother held after claim of fatal beating of infant
Mich. authorities detained a 23-year-old mother after she admitted beating her three-week-old daughter Dolores on December 23 and again the following day. Her husband Albert found the child unresponsive in a rough crib. an autopsy will determine if a warrant is sought. The couple has a 19-month-old son.
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Mich
Nurs
Damir
Rios
Gerald McClear
Dolores
Albert
McClear
Lson
Lovett Attacks Reds Over Mindszenty Arrest
Undersecretary Lovett denounced Hungary’s arrest of Cardinal Mindszenty as a sickening sham and assailed communist labels on Chiang Kai Shek and other nationalist leaders. He spoke at a news conference and noted Madame Chiang Kai-shek sought more U S aid for anti communist forces in Taiwan. He affirmed NATO pact talks progress and discussed Tito’s Yugoslav trade shift rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lovett
Hungary
Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty
Chiang Kai-Shek
Europe
Far West
State Department
China
Canada
Indonesia
Marshal Tito
Mindszenty Iy
United States
Council urged cease fire and static zone plan in Mideast
The text records a UN Security Council discussion where Dr Ralph Bunche mediates a cease fire and a buffer zone between Israeli and Egyptian forces. Egypt’s M Fawzi backs a British proposal described as lukewarm, while Israel allegedly ignored orders for 54 days and questions about council action follow.
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Ralph Jue
Council
Mse
Palesade
Bunche
M. Fawzi
Israel
Security Council
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Soviet Leadership Unity
Moscow sources report continued shifts in top Soviet leadership with no apparent support for President Truman’s stance. Prime Minister Stal and Trade Minister Malenkov, seen with party chiefs, signal ongoing internal divisions over key agreements.
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Nda
Stalign
A. I.mand
G. M. Malenkov
Communist Party
Tech
Moscow
Yesterner
Trudrence
Coin bobbed up in window during December incident
A strange incident in Chicago involved a fake bill seen bobbing in a window and later linked to a car in Randiles. Police connected the item to a broader counterfeit effort, with details sparse but noting a coin-like note and a mobile driver.
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Randiles
Chicago
Market gains widen as demand recovers on Wall Street
Demand for stocks picked up after a faltering start with a fair mix of gains and losses. Many issues moved into positive territory as advances extended, led by Emerson Radio Admiral Gulf Oil Standard Oil and others while Studebaker Montgomery Ward American Telephone Kennecott Cooper Philip Morris and American Airlines lagged.
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New York
Emerson Radio
Admiral Corp. Radio Corp
Gulf Oil
Standard Oil
NWJ
Nickel Plate
Union
North Georgia poultry market shows steady to weak fryer prices
Atlanta reports fryer prices barely steady to weak with 2 to 3 and 4 lb birds ample to fair demand. More over 3 lb fryers available than last week though supply still limited. Prices FOB farm for various breeds range from 29 to 32 cents with New Hampshire Reds and White Crosses mostly 30 to 32 cents and Barred Rock Crosses 29 to 30 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New Hampshire
New York Cotton Steady After Hedging and Covering
New York cotton futures opened steady with small losses from hedging and liquidation. Traders anticipated lower mid December parity against November, then prices firmed as spot firms covered against export sales. Late afternoon quotes showed gains of 5 to 35 cents per bale with March at 32.33, May 32.14, and July 31.18.
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New York
Nashville Livestock Market Report Summary
Nashville Tennessee buyers and sellers report cattle and calves trading mostly steady to higher. Cattle include steers and heifers 18 to 21.5 per hundredweight with weightier steers slower. cows and bulls mixed 13 to 22.5. calves 19 to 36 with several top lots. Hogs and sheep show near steady activity with barrows and gilts 20 to 23 for common weights and lambs 21 to 24.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal
State Department of Agriculture
Markets at a Glance: Mixed Wheat Hogs Cattle Rally
New York stocks higher as leaders rally while bonds stay quiet. Cotton steady with mill buying. Wheat mixed and trade light in Chicago. Corn mostly a little higher with cash houses bought. Oats dull. Hogs steady to strong with top at 23.00. Cattle active and 0 to 30 cents higher, top 34.75.
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New York
Chicago
Tremor Rattles Northern California as Quake Felt Widely
Police reported hundreds awakened by the temblor with some windows broken in Marysville and tremors felt from Stockton to Sacramento. Shaking was mild at Fairfield Army Air Base and not damaging. PG&E reported a quake at a San Francisco substation.
Chiang's Potential Exit Shapes Postwar Talks
Reports claim Chiang Kai-shek may quit after 20 years ruling China. Vice President Li Tsung Jen could take over and seek peace negotiations with the communists, though such talks are uncertain and denied by high sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang
China
Li Tsung-Jen
Eagles Rally In Last Six Games Against Red Ds
In a blemished report the Eagles won five of six recent games facing the Red Ds. George Gueer and Lynn Chand nos played for Lees State en and Flint Central High in a side by side lineup.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Red
George Gueer
Lynn Chandnos
Lees State En
Flint Central High
Moon distance revised by Yale professor
Prof. Dirk Brouwer of Yale University reports a new method to measure the sun's distance using the Moon's motion. He cites 5,000 observations over 11 years across 200 places, yielding a revised distance of 92,960,000 miles with about 36,000 miles of uncertainty.
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New Haven
Conn
American Astronomical Society
Dirk Brouwer
Yale University
Brouwer
Barkley Sees Brighter Era After European Tour
Vice President elect Alben W. Barkley wrapped up an eight day European tour in Paris with optimism. He said communists would not overtake Europe in 1949. He noted better crops rising living standards and economic stability aiding political stability. He spoke at the American embassy library and predicted more aid for European recovery programs. He planned to return to Washington to attend the final sessions of the eightieth congress.
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Paris
Alben W. Barkley
Europe
Barkley
Congress
Washington
Trial Details In Pickens Case Seem To Test Public Interest
Escapee wife and a large family figure in a courtroom frenzy as witnesses describe motive tied to Pickens talking to a pastor about alleged misconduct. Court heard that Pickens lurked near cotton fields and shotgun slugs matched in the basement of Roger's home. The late Judge A A Griffith of Cullman served as special prosecutor.
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Pickens
Picken
Roger
Will Pickens
Moulton
Paul Pickens
Danville
Harvey Pickens
Hartselle
R. L. Robinson
Jim Heflin
J. T. Robinson
Hope
Bobby Pickens
A. A. Griffith
Cullman
Ruhr status sparks SPD protest over new arrangement
The German Social Democratic Party denounces the Ruhr status accord as harmful to democracy and German interests. It calls for a full review, warns of unilateral privileges for partners, and supports socialization of industries.
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Democratic Party
SPD
Ruhr
Kurt Schumacher
Germany
Social Democratic
Forl&y
France
Belgium
Siolland
Luxembourg
United States
Auburns Jim Buckeley Recovers From Repeated Injuries
Auburn halfback Jim Buckeley suffered the same foot injury three times last season but is now reported fully healed and ready for continued play. The update notes his return follows a series of setbacks and medical evaluations.
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Auburns
Jim Buckeley
Christmas Poem Reflects on Birth and End Times
A poem recalling the Nativity and urging prayer on Christmas Day. It notes Mary, Jesus, angels, shepherds, and peace on earth, then warns of judgment and the coming of Christ. The author is Lois Fuller of Danville, a 9th grader at Speake school.
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Lois Fuller
Danville
Lois
Speake School
Air Force Daring Greenland Rescue Saves 12 Men
Lt. Col. Emil J. Beaudry piloted a C 47 to land on a 7800 foot Green land icecap and within 38 minutes lifted 12 marooned airmen to safety at Bluie West Eight. Rescue aided by Navy helicopter team aboard the Saipan, with Balchen eyeing Arctic missions.
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Washington
Air Force
Greenland
Northland
Emil J. Beaudry
Manchester
N. H
Bluie West
Col
Beaudry
U.S.S. Saipan
Norfolk
Navy
Saipan
Argentia
Newfoundland
Col Bernt Balchen
Balchen
Ladd Field
Fairbanks
Alaska
Home Demonstration Club Enjoys Christmas Meeting
Mrs. Eugene Whisenant hosted the Ryan Home Demonstration Club on December 22 with holiday decorations. President Mrs. Lois Moon led the gathering as Miss Norton sang carols and readings were shared, gifts exchanged, and a workshop report noted.
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Eugene Whisenant
Ryan Home
Lois Moon
Miss Norton
Mary Bramlett
Edith Hartsfield
Hartselle
Carl Greene
Miss. Norton
Ewell Greene
Four Die as Guard B-26 Crashes Near Detroit
A Michigan National Guard B-26 bomber crashed in rain and sleet six miles from its Wayne County base during a routine navigational flight from McDill Field. Four men were killed including Captain Charles L. Parham the pilot and Lt Streeter Detroi an Air Force crewman. others identified were Radike and one more guard officer.
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Detroit
Michigan National Guard
Air Force
Guard
Mcc- Dill Field
Fla
Wayne County
Charles L. Parham
Dearborn, Mich
National Guard
D A
Streeter
Ann
Wnane Cc
Radike
Detroi Orce
Army reservists allege promotion discrimination by regular army
Reservists claim the Army enforces two separate promotion standards harming 40,000 officers. Col. C. E. Barnes of the Reserve Officers Association criticizes that regular officers reach captain after four years over extended service, while reservists wait longer, writing to Secretary Royall during his Europe tour.
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Washington
Army Reserve
Col
C. E. Barnes
Reserve Officers Association
Army
Royall
Europe
E. A. Evans
The
Asociation
Parnes
Election law changes eyed in Alabama ballot plan
State Senator A L Patterson and a group of Alabama legislators pursue a law to place presidential nominees above elector candidates on ballots. The move follows a party victory by the states rights ticket in November and a Supreme Court ruling that a similar law was unconstitutional. Patterson says electors would be required to back the national candidate of their party.
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Phenix City
Ala
A. L. Patterson
Alabama
Russell County
Columbus
J. Strom Thurmond
Patterson
State Supreme Court
United States
James E. Folsom
Truman
Question Series Concludes at Church of God Austinville
The Church of God in Austinville ends a three week question and answer program titled Every Member A Participant with five questions addressed after a congregation devotional. Two questions will require sermons and a Bible study is planned for the coming weeks with further announcements. An invitation is extended for midweek services at 7 o clock.
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Church of God In
Austinville
George Wallace Jr. suffers arm injury in Mooresville auto crash
George Wallace Jr. of 804 Canal was treated at Decatur General hospital for a severely cut arm after his car left the Mooresville Road just south of Mooresville. Owner Henderson Peebles and a passenger escaped injury as the car slid into water pooled beside the road. Patrol says no investigation was called and rain made the road slick.
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George Wallace Jr
Canal
Decatur General Hospital
Mooresville
Henderson Peebles
Peebles
the Daily
Highway Patrol
W. B. Little
Birmingham Police Shoot Two Negroes One is Fatally
Birmingham authorities say two black men were shot by officers during a burglary arrest attempt. Robert James, 21, allegedly stole two cases of soft drinks and was ordered to stop before being shot. Leon Zuber, 21, was wounded while fleeing after commands to halt.
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Birmingham
Ala
Robert James
C. L
Sean
Tucker
W. A. Holland
James
Leon Zuber
Ladame Cleanin
Varemen
Gant
Uber
Lewis
Truman flies to Washington for world reaction to overture
President Truman departed Fairfax Field this morning aboard the Independence to gauge international response to his signal that senior Russian officials may seek reconciliation with the United States. He planned a White House meeting with CIO leader Philip Murray and other CIO officials this afternoon. A postponement of a conference with Vice President elect Barkley and Rep Rayburn is likely until Friday.
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Truman
Ington
Unittates
Fairfax Field
Ae Yao A. M
Philip Murray
CIO
Alben Barkley
Sam Rayburn
White House
Barkley
Europe
Hodges to Retire Soon After Storied Army Career
General Courtney Hodges, 61, commander of the First Army with headquarters at Governors Island, will retire next January and live in San Antonio Texas. His wartime command included pivotal actions in France Germany and the Battle of the Bulge. He married Mildred Lee Buckner and has no children.
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New York
Courtney H. Hodges
First Army
San Antonio
Texas
Hodges
Governors Island
France
Germany
von Rundstedt
First
Decem
Hodge
George S. Patton, Jr
Roer
Cologne
Rhine
Remagen
Perry
West Point
Sixth Infantry
United States
Fort Sill
Okla
Tenth Army Corps
Third Army
Carter Buckher
Mildred Lee
Montgomery
Ala
Army
Greater Penalty Aim in Restraint Of Trade Case
A House Small Business Committee report urges tougher penalties for antitrust violators. It proposes a minimum ban on serving as an officer or director of any U.S. firm after conviction, with longer bans for repeats and possibly permanent injunctions for chronic offenders.
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Washington
House
Small Business Committee
Ploeser
R-Mo
Body of Accident Victim to Arrive in Decatur
The body of Paul Dement, a serviceman, was to arrive in Decatur tonight at 11 15 on Land No. The serviceman was killed in a plane crash in Thomaston, Georgia, on Christmas Day. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Paul Dement
Decatur
Thomaston
Arra Irs
Brown
Community and hospital transfers and local notices
Mrs. Otto Holloway moved from Vanderbilt to Hart selle in a Brown's ambulance Tuesday. Mrs. A F Roberson moved from Decatur General to Town Creek. Mrs. G M Braswell and infant daughters conveyed from Decatur General to Decatur 3 in a Brown's ambulance Tuesday. A A Marks Montgomery judge visited with his daughter. Marks' parents listed. New Year watch night service at Fairview Baptist Church 8 PM hosted by BTA with music and devotionals. James Lanier returned to Fort Bragg after holidays. he’s in the 82nd ABN division and parachutist/gliderman qualified. Families visiting Decatur from Texas and Georgia. Lakin Garnett admitted to Decatur General. L. O. Goolsby at Decatur General. Mrs. Jennie Dixon ill at Decatur General. Nan Lindell admitted. Baby Thomas Pesall at Decatur General. Voine Galley undergone tonsillectomy. Friendly Bible Hour 7:30 at St Pauls Lutheran. Rev Chapman to speak on being warned of God in a dream. Q R Lentz in town on business. Etta Mae Grantland underwent tonsillectomy at Baugh Wiley clinic. Mr and Mrs L A Richardson welcomed a daughter born Tuesday at Baugh Wiley clinic. Voine Galley Somerville with tonsillect my completed. C H Bradford greeted friends in Decatur.
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James Lanier
Allen Lanier
White Street
Fort Bragg
N. C
James
82Nd
ABN
War Brides Race Against Time Under Immigration Deadline
New York rushed to admit war brides before the alien war brides act deadline at midnight. Some arrived just in time while two Trans-Ocean planes carrying brides were delayed and due today. Gabor Rona, 29, left his California wife behind to reach on a visa, while Blossom Bernstein remained to catch a later flight.
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New York
U. S. Immigration Office
Gabor Rona
California
WAC
London
Germany
Blossom Bernstein
Los Angeles
Newark Girl Travels to England for Pen Pal Wedding
Rose Fisher from Newark New Jersey flew to Southampton England to witness the marriage of her pen pal Betty Marsh both 21 who wrote she would marry next Saturday Rose 22 had long written to Betty starting in school and after receiving a joking invitation she joined the journey to see the ceremony aboard the Queen Elizabeth amid her shift making milk shakes in a local drug store.
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Southampton
England
Rose Fisher
Newark
N. J
Rose
Betty Marsh
Betty
Solons Ducking Committee Job
Washington dispatch reports house Democrats and veterans avoid seeking seats on the Un American Activities Committee as the new Congress nears. Speaker designate Rayburn may draft a fifth Democrat while four current Democrats plan to return. Several Republicans will not return, shifting the panel's balance next week.
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Washington
Rayburn
unAmerican Activities Committee
Congress
Wood
Georgia
Lye
Rankin
Mississippi
Peterson
Florida
Hebert
Louisiana
Rep
Mundt
South Dakota
Senate
McDowell
Pennsylvania
Vail
Illinois
J. Parnell Thomas
New Jersey
Rep. Nixon
California
Death Takes Mrs. Francis in Falkville
Mrs. Betty Francis aged 90 died at 4 15 this morning at the home of her daughter in law Mrs. Mattie Francis 701 Canal Street Falkville. She had lived there four months after coming from Falkville and was born in Morgan County. The body lay in state 1 00 to 2 00 P M Thursday at the First Christian church Falkville. Services at 2 00 P M conducted by Rev Otto Henderson and Rev James Wallace. Interment in Falkville city cemetery. Survived by daughter in law five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Adlai Patterson Robert Summerford Charlie House Burl West Paul Rowe Roy Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Francis
Mattie Francis
Canal Street
Otto Henderson
James Wallace
Falkville
Brown
Francis
Clyde Denson
Hartwell Beasley
Leroy Francis
Decatur
William Francis
Wilmington
N. C
Vaughn Francis
Birmingham
Adlai Patterson
Robert Summerford
Charlie House
Burl West
Paul Rowe
Roy Moore
U S Population Hits New High in 1948
Census Bureau reports the United States population reached about 148 million at year end 1948, up roughly 3 million from the prior year. The civilian labor force peaked at 63.8 million in July, and nonfarm employment rose to 51.93 million in November, with 225000 industrial concerns. Married couples numbered about 35.0 million, married women workers outnumbering single women by 8.3 million to 5.9 million, and over 3 million families living doubled up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Marriages and Deeds Recorded in Daily Records
Short notices list multiple marriages in Hanceville and Vine Mountain area with ages and residences. It also catalogs numerous property transfers with names and dollar amounts, including large sums such as 35 000 and 7 800, plus varied smaller amounts and parcel details.
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Reds
Wall Street
By Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press Science
Escapee
Jesus
Mary
Church of God
Mirbiy
MIME
Otto Holloway
Vanderbilt Hospital
Brown's
A.F. Roberson
Town Creek
G. M. Braswell
Decatur 3
A. A. Marks
Court of Common Pleas
Mr. Marks
Marks
Claude McMillian
Third Avenue
Fairview Baptist Church
BTA
Robert Orr
Barbara and
Larry
Killeen
Tex
F. E. Hughes
C. F. Orr
Paul Moore
Columbia, Ga
R. M. Moore
Lakin Garnett
Ferry
L. O. Goolsby
Mobile
Jennie Dixon
Sixth Avenue N
Nan Lindell
Trinity Road
Baby Thomas Pesall
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Eugene M. Chapman
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Q. R. Lentz
Trinity 1
Etta Mae Grantland
Decatur 2
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
L. A. Richardson
19Th Avenue E
Baugh- Wiley Clinic
Voine Galley
Somerville
Hamil Clinic
C H. Bradford
Decatur 1
Britain
Solons Ducking Committee
Death
Mrs. Francis
U. S
New High
Daily Records
Earl Alonzo Garner
Hanceville
Bula Mae Edwards
Charlie Lois Milligan
Vinemont
Geneva
Beatrice Wood
Paul Carlan Roberts
Sycamore
Frances Burnese Kessoe
Fourth Avenue E
Daisy White Ashworth
Arthur M. White
General B. Belser
Rutledger S. Thomas
Lucy A. Bennett
John W. Templeton
Lizzie Mae Braswell
W. T. Means
E. R. Collier
Dudley Smith
John Evans
Leon Love
Lula Franklin
William M. Wallace
W. F. Holmes
Robert B Blankenship
S. A. Johnson
J. E. Bartley
H. L. Monk
D. E. Stringer
Dewit Shirley
Susie Cheshire Young
Wilbur L. Smallwood
Russ Orr
H. R. Speake
Glenn L. Barnett
W. A. Whisenant
Bennis Brown
Hl.kirby
H. B Williams
Javett B Holmes
Marine Wright
Hifle Winton
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