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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1950

Page

2

Final split over Japan peace treaty appears inevitable

Washington reports a likely severing between the United States and Russia on drafting a Japanese peace treaty. Notes exchange reveals four major disputes including veto rights for great powers, excluding Communist China, Japan's postwar defense with foreign troops, and Formosa status under UN or Cairo terms.

Washington Russia United States Soviet Union China Japan Great Powers United Nations Formosa U. S Cairo Moscow Korea John Foster Dulles Jacob Malik New York Malik

Two Disorderly Conduct Cases in Recorders Court

Two cases were tried in recorders court this morning on charges of disorderly conduct and intoxication on a public street. The junior heirs of Westminster church will practice at the church Saturday morning with Harold Holmes in charge and Morris Couch as song leader. The Red Cross office will close Saturday through Monday for New Year observances.

Recorder’s Court Falkville Red Cross Westminster Presbyterian Church

Medicos of it and hopeful outlook after injury

Reeves and her husband Hubert describe injuries and limited recovery. They hope amputation may be avoided, as Mrs Reeves notes ear healing and Mr Reeves reports severe pain and numbness. Lt Hewitt says it could take six to eight weeks to decide on necessary amputation or extent of finger loss.

Reeves Hubert Howard Hewitt Army Ical Corps

Jaywalkers Warned As Chicago Implements Warnings

Chicago officials begin a phased anti jaywalking campaign. Pedestrians will receive warnings first, then notices, and finally traffic tickets. The new code sets fines up to 20 dollars for jaywalking. The move echoes a prior effort challenged by the U S Supreme Court.

Chicago Cage U. Supreme Court

Missing Items Notice at Cornelian Court Apt

Short note on a lost item mix up at Cornelian Court Apartments near Highway 31. A boy’s size 7 cowboy boot and a box containing a baby ring pearl necklace are among the未located items. Call a placeholder contact.

Cornelian Court Apartments Highway 31 Calla

Alabama pupils fall short of UN fountain fund quota

In Montgomery on December 29, Alabama school children had contributed 687 dollars or 68 percent of a 1000 dollar quota for the United Nations fountain at Lake Success. Mrs. James E. Folsom chaired the statewide campaign and announced the shortfall.

Montgomery Ala Alabama United Nations Lake Success James E. Folsom

Dealey Leaves Dallas Morning News Post to Study for Ministry

W A Al Dealey 35 assistant treasury treasurer of A H Corporation publisher of The Dallas Morning News has taken a leave of absence to study for the ministry.

Dallas W. A al) Dealey A. H. Corporation Dallas Morning News

Texas Girl Is Maid Of Cotton

Jeannine Holland of Houston won the 1951 Maid of Cotton title, beating 18 contestants to tour as the industry goodwill ambassador with an alternate from California. She will depart for New York City to collect wardrobe and modeling instruction before a February tour start. the contest was sponsored by the National Cotton Council and several cotton exchanges.

Memphis Tenn Texas Luscious Jeannine Holland Houston United States Europe South America St. Louis Eleanore Chalmers San Louis Obispo Calif Jean Neal Greenville S.C Holland Texas State College For Women New York City Ann Brooking Adams Tuscaloosa Ala Elizabeth Anderson Sumner Miss National Cotton Council Memphis Cotton Carnival Association New York New Orleans

Allied command reports losses in Kangwon area on Dec 24 25

The Red radio claimed United Nations forces suffered casualties and materiel losses in Kangwon with 320 enemy casualties and 110 captured. U S air forces pursued enemy units near the Red front while Navy task force 17 and Marine Corsair pilots claimed destruction of buildings along the 38th parallel as American jets engaged MiG-15s near Manchuria.

Allied Command Red Radio Pyongyang United Nations Kangwon 38Th Parallel MacArthur U. S. Far East Fifth Air Force Red Front Twns North Korea Korea Manchuria Task Force 17 Hungnam Marine Corsair

1951 Preview: Higher prices and hidden taxes loom ahead

The article warns 1951 will be a tough year for consumers with price pressures from floors and inflationary factors. Fixed incomes and white collar salaries face tax hikes and wage freezes as hidden taxes rise, with workers paying more as businesses pass along costs.

Washington Uncle Sam

United States Property Seized in China by Communists

Peiping radio reported that Communist China seized all U S property and froze U S bank deposits in retaliation for U S action on December 16. Chou En Lai described the move as an attempt to loot the Chinese people. A Commerce Department official in Washington estimated the total at considerably less than 100 million dollars. Most U S property in China had been seized when the Reds took over in 1949.

Hong Kong China United States U. S Peiping Radio Chou En-Lai Commerce Department Washington

Banks Move to Freezes and Rubber Control Amid War Economy

The NPA banned hoarding of 55 essential materials including steel lumber and paper newsprint. The Federal Reserve Board imposed a credit curb to force a faster shift to defense production and raise reserve requirements, limiting lending and signaling potential price controls. The rubber import order centralizes procurement to shield supplies and curb rubber prices amid wartime needs. The board forecasts a defense heavy economy with record GNP and personal income, urging voluntary compliance while preparing possible price controls.

NPA Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Reserve System U. S

Remington Testimony Trial Draws Mental Competency Claims

At federal court in New York on December 29, Mrs. Ann Moos Remington testified that William W. Remington urged her to be declared mentally unfit to testify in his perjury trial. She said he suggested she obtain medical proof of incompetence and noted his prior government job and Communist ties. Her cross examination revealed their marriage troubles and her psychiatric treatment since 1945.

Remington REDS Ann Remington New York William W. Remington Communist Party U. S Ann Moos Remington Commerce Department William C. Chanler

Pick Up Notices Sent For Mobile Vote Case Defendant

Federal authorities issued pick up notices for Mary Elizabeth McDermott a 20 year old Mobile woman named in a mass vote fraud conspiracy indictment. She is the only one of 23 indicted still at large while 22 have been released on bond. The case centers on alleged impersonation of voters and ballot stuffing during the May 2 Alabama Democratic primary.

Mobile Ala Mobile County FBI Mary Elizabeth McDermott Alabama

Markets To Close On New Year Day

Markets to close on New Year Day across the United States. Commodity markets will close tomorrow while New York stock and curb exchanges remain open for the final trading session of the year. Many livestock reports will be issued as usual on Saturday.

New York United States

Presbyterian Youth Conference Opens With Call to Shared Faith

About 1500 Presbyterian youths gathered in Auburn for a four day Southwide conference. Dr. William M. Elliott urged Christians to restore world harmony and stressed the gospel as a trust to be shared not kept private. Speakers included Don Shriver Zack Pierhoff James Cudhman Col Francis Pickens Miller and Vernon S Broyles.

Auburn Ala William M. Elliott Dallas Tex Don Shriver Davidson College Zack Pierhoff Duke University James Cudhman Clemson College Col Francis Pickens Miller Charlottesville Vernon S. Broyles Atlanta Elliott Highland Park Presbyterian Church

Japan seen as pivotal ally in postwar balance of power

An observer argues occupation has revived Japan with better health and prosperity. He notes rising consumer goods, a stronger currency, and efficient public health. He predicts mutual dependence: the US needs Japan as a market and counterweight to communism, while Japan needs US protection until it can rearm.

Japan Joseph M. Dodge Detroit U. S United States Russia China Orient Asia

Officers Elected By DeMolay Group Here

The DeMolay group elected Willard Sherrod master councillor Billy Joe Putnam senior councillor and Herbie Sherrow junior councillor to serve three months. Appointments will be announced later. A watch party is set for Sunday night from 9 30 to 12 30 on the third floor of the Masonic building.

Willard Sherrod Billy Joe Putnam Herbie Sherrow Masonic Building

Mrs. R. M. Bradford Dies in Atlanta Hospital

Mrs. R. M. Bradford, mother of J. B. Bradford of Decatur, died Thursday night at 9:30 in Baptist Hospital Atlanta after about a week of illness. Funeral arrangements are handled by Patterson's Funeral Home in Atlanta with services possibly Saturday.

R. M. Bradford J. B. Bradford Decatur Baptist Hospital Atlanta Patterson

Markets Update From Decatur and Atlanta for Farm Goods

Cotton middling 42 00, cottonseed 100 per ton, broilers 22 cents delivered, hens 20 to 24 cents delivered, eggs 80 cents a dozen. No 2 wheat 2.41, No 2 Ear Yellow 1.57, No 2 Ear White 1.52, No 3 Ear White 1.47, No 2 oats 90 cents, No 2 mile 2.05 worm basis moisture 15 percent. North Georgia live poultry market steady to firm with good demand and adequate supplies. icy roads hamper movement. prices paid FOB farm for broilers and fryers 20 to 22 cents.

Atlanta USDA North Georgia

Nashville Livestock Market Mixed Prices on Cattle and Hogs

Nashville market reports cattle scarce but prices mixed with steers up to 31.00 per 965 lb, cows 16.00-26.00, calves 28.00-37.00, hogs steady to down 50 cents, sows 16.00-18.00. Sheep few offered, test prices. Note: Jan 1 open as usual for sales. USDA office closed. Cotton futures steady to uneven with March 43.01, May 42.52, July 41.98.

Nashville Livestock Nashville Tenn Usda Market N.Y New York New Orleans Atlanta Arrow Mills Memphis

William York Service Held

Funeral services for William Penn York aged 68 of Danville were held at Piney Grove Church at 2 P.M. He died at a Tuscaloosa hospital on Wednesday. Survived by four daughters Ethel Sanders Birmingham Stella Mae Walker Corinth Loriie Carter Danville four sons John Seldon York Birmingham Don Earl York Memphis Hansel York Moulton a brother Lee York Addison. Rites by Rev Dan Dutton and Rev D R Jarrett. Buried in Prusett cemetery Lawrence county Peck Hartse directed.

William Penn York Danville Piney Grove Lee York Addison Dan Dutton D. R. Jarrett Prusett Lawrence County Peck Hartse

Why Red China Can Field More Soldiers For Far Less Money

The piece argues Red China can field about 4 million troops for roughly 4 billion dollars by using low overhead, local rear echelons, and minimal fiscal budgeting. It contrasts this with the U S system, notes MacArthur’s estimates of rising 1951 military outlays, and suggests much of Korea war funding remains unallocated.

Red China United States Gen. MacArthur Peiping MacArthur China Pentagon

Burlington man crowns chief liar of 1950

A Californian, Frank J. Goulette of Alhambra, wins Burlington Liars Club crown for a tale of a pile driver freezing a crew member and a dead body buried after seven days. Judges also cite Joseph Flynn of Cleveland for an honorable mention with a railroad sidetrack canaries story.

Burlington Wis Liars’ Club Frank J. Goulette Alhambra Calif North Dakota Joseph Flynn Cleveland

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U.S By John M. Hightower Dilimale L. R. Murphree Luanne Miami, Fla E. W. Wadsworth Montg Ry Jimmie Hawkins Beaumont J. O. Hawkins Birmingham Katie Hawkins Fifth Avenue East Morgan County Medical Society W.H. Jenkins Prospect Drive Lafayette Cpl Billy Joe Sherrill Fort Campbell W. J. Duncan Jr Clemson Miami U. S. Weather Bureau Guntersville Whitesburg Florence TVA Bob Simmons H. S. Simmons Sherman Street Orlando J. M. Hess N. J. Locke Huntsville Bobby Nolen Locke Locke Mercia Yarbrough M. A. Yarbrough Sixth Avenue West Medicos Puge Banks Truman ESA General Services Jess Larson Atlanta ‘Hospital Farm Markets William York By Elton C. Fay
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