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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1946
Page
2
A provocative piece by Hal Boyle on hypnotic power of print invites readers to feel controlled by a writer at a distant typewriter. The monologue mocks news as a tool of manipulation, claiming a British system of mass hypnosis informs his stunt.
Willie F. Waldie 27 of Birmingham Ala escaped from Atmore state prison on Oct 2 1945 after an eight year term for robbery. He and three companions two men and two women were nabbed by Patrolman Gilbert Sandusky as they left a pharmacy in Louisville Ky. They are held on vagrancy charges with bonds set at 5000 each and include Lawrence J. Patton of Nashville Tenn and Mrs Clara Belle Waldie of Franklin Tenn.
Hollywood reports retroactive pay totaling 9 941 000 for non striking IATSE union affiliates. Roy Brewer said remaining signed contracts will add 1 212 000 for soundmen and camera crews. Average payout is 743 per worker for about 15 000 studio workers, roughly a quarter of pay since last June.
In Yonk ers New York justice was tempered by rain and sleet as City Court Judge Charles W Boote presided by telephone. Only two cases were heard as court clerk Clarence Or conducted official duties amid the wintry weather.
New York December 30 The cotton futures market moved in a wide range with late rally tendencies on covering against spot weakness Prices finished lower across mid December parity with March at 32.69 May 32.13 and July 30.66 as trades ended.
Cattle futures steady to unchanged with steers 13.00 to 24.00 for various grades and calves 25.00 to 30.00 for good and choice vealers. Hogs up to 1.75 higher with top barrows and gilts 23.25 for 180-250 lbs, sheep mostly steady with lambs 19.00-21.00 and ewes 7.00 downward.
Republicans in the Michigan and Ohio senates pledge to block Reed of Kansas from manning the new commerce panel and floor leadership while Butler cautions that united opposition could derail White’s committee plan. House Republicans plan a four way run for speaker under Rep. Martin. Democratic debates center on the power of the new policy committee and Barkley’s leadership.
Senator Byrd of Virginia and Rep. Doughton of North Carolina, retiring leaders, would back no tax cut until the budget balances and debt payments are sizable. Republicans Judd Curtis Miller oppose rapid cuts. Senator Taft supports cutting individual levies up to 3.4 billion yearly but rejects a flat 20 percent slash.
H A Kaufman Jr was seriously injured at the lumber and saw mill he owns near Champlain New York. His leg was amputated and he remains hospitalized after a coat sleeve was caught in a water wheel at the mill Friday. Mrs Sadie Gillespie of Decatur is in Champlain with her son in law and daughter Mary Kate Gillespie.
Accident statistics compiled by the State Highway Patrol for AP show year to date totals with 3987 accidents, 2205 injuries, 588 fatalities and property damage estimates totaling $4,530,020. Last year figures listed include 2554 injuries and $992,117 in damages.
In Nathanya near Tel Aviv British Major Brett of the sixth airborne division was abducted from the Metropol hotel lounge and flogged by five armed men. Three sergeants were disciplined in separate attacks near Tel Aviv and Rishon LeZion with 18 strokes each. Police arrested four Jews. one wounded by gunfire at a roadblock south of Lydda. Irgun had warned of reprisals.
City court led by Mayor H R Summer handled sixteen cases with fines and forfeitures totaling 365 dollars. Four additional cases received 180 days of hard labor to work off fines.
In Decatur a robbery at the Green and Stein Company netted eight or ten dollars and tools from Sims Sign Shop. Thieves allegedly aimed to enter Economy Auto Store above via a floor hole. C. G. Sims found a burned floor patch and signs of attempted drilling.
Washington December 30 The Civil Aeronautics Administration will announce in about a week the first grants to local communities under a seven year airport construction program. An agency official said the Jan. 7 announcement will list sponsors whose applications for funds have been approved for this fiscal year.
Charleston West Virginia preacher Pat Withrow conducts daily services at Central Baptist church this week. He preaches at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. each day with services concluding Sunday. Withrow also serves as superintendent of the Union Gospel Mission in Charleston.
The Special House committee on postwar economic policy accuses Russia of economic enslavement political terrorism religious repression broken promises and ambitions for military power. It calls for American leadership in Europe and warns that if Germany war plants aid rearmament the Potsdam accord could be denounced and the Soviets evacuation urged. Rep Sol Bloom criticizes the report as harmful to diplomacy. The State Department offers no immediate comment.
The Governor-elect champions his program and pledges action while clashing with the press. He has pressed for program funding, yet his aides barred Capitol reporters from a reception citing secretary duties. Folsom criticizes press but has vowed cooperation in the coming four years.
Rex Thomas of the Associated Press writes a Montgomery based personality sketch series introducing Alabama’s newly elected officers. This first installment sets the tone for forthcoming profiles.
The new Alabama Chief Executive, born October 8 1908 in Coffee County, progressed from theater doorman and merchant seaman to successful insurance executive. He aligned with Henry Wallace in 1944 and bolted Alabama’s delegation to vote Wallace for VP. Associated with Senators Lister Hill and John Sparkman, he is set to move into the Governor's mansion with his two daughters while his sister serves as hostess.
An inquest into the TWA Constellation crash at Shannon, Ireland, was adjourned to January 28 after testimony about dark weather and a wreck scattered over an acre. Medical testimony held the victims died of shock from mangling injuries.
In an Alabama School Journal editorial the AEA argues that teacher strikes harm the government and society while urging alternatives. It calls for public understanding of schools, collaborative problem solving, and transparent salary and working agreements to avoid strikes.
In Atlanta a basement stockroom fire sent 75 firemen to hospitals with 52 admitted for treatment after an eight hour blaze. No fatalities. Investigators seek the fumes origin as wind drove smoke and embalm fluid rumors swirled. The adjacent Atlanta Journal building sustained water smoke and wall damage.
Mrs. C. T. Sewell, 76, died suddenly of a heart attack at 11 p.m. Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Carl Gibson in Decatur. Survived by husband, three daughters Mrs. Gibson Mrs. J. G. Hamilton of Decatur and Mrs. G. W. Webb of Birmingham. three sons Roy Sewell of New Orleans Truitt Sewell of Plant City Florida and Lowery Sewell of Athens. Funeral arrangements by Browns will be announced later.
In Alabama discussions, Poole argues against abolishing the poll tax unless the balance of power stays with smaller counties. He warns reapportionment invariantly favors large counties, and cites Boswell amendment and veteran exemptions. Gov elect Folsom plans to push both measures in 1947.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Annes L Marte and LRAMORTS with unclear context. Readable parts suggest a personal notice or public record entry referencing individuals by name and a possible organization. No dates or actions are clearly legible.
Walter Jackson announces Miss Lila Mae Jolly resigns from fifth grade at Somerville Road school during holidays. position not yet filled. Various locals moved by ambulance to hospitals or clinics after Christmas. Multiple residents visited, returned home, or attended the Blue Gray game in Montgomery.
Edward Andrew Willingham and Margaret Ruth Young wed in Decatur and Huntsville pairs follow across Alabama. Deeds record transfers including Nannie D. Chandler to Walter A. Suggs for 2000 dollars and multiple small title changes among local residents.
Mary Churchill youngest daughter of Britain's wartime prime minister will wed Capt Christopher Soames of the Coldstream Guards on January 11, an official announcement said.
Georgia faces a constitutional scramble as Herman Talmadge and Ellis Arnall contend for the governorship after Eugene Talmadge’s death. The plan envisions Herman taking the desk in the capitol while Arnall may withhold funds, with Thompson as successor pending a legislative decision.
Mrs. Robert E. Wardlow a former Decatur and Russellville resident died Sunday in Louisville Ky where she had lived eight years. The body arrives in Decatur Tuesday morning and lies at Brown's until 11 30. In Russellville the body is in state 1 to 2 Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist church with services at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev Beall. Burial will be in Russellville with Brown directing. She is survived by one sister Mrs Lillian Vaughn Russellville and three brothers W T Britnell Russellville A F Britnell Huntsville and R E Britnell Richmond Va and many nieces and nephews.
Peiping December 30 authorities ordered U S military personnel and families off city streets as Yenching University students march in a protest over an alleged rape of a 20 year old Chinese girl by a Marine. Chinese authorities urged restraint but offered no protection.
Private James M. Hill of Robinson Illinois halted a six gunman gang during an early Sunday morning burglary at Hamilton Field 18 miles north of San Francisco. Hill exchanged fire from behind GI cans until military police arrived, the gang escaped with a possibility one hit. The same week a prior raid netted $4500 from Presidio finance office.
Moscow radio quoted Tass denying a report that an American LCIL 1090 was given an ultimatum to leave Darien on December 21. Tass called Newton’s claims sensational inventions and said the vessel stayed in port several hours beyond the commander’s 48 hour request without hindrance.
The article reports a deep cold front across Dixie with 30s and 20s on inland areas. Arkansas and Tennessee faced fierce winds and rain or hail, while Kentucky and Tennessee suffered a severe windstorm injuring two and causing $250000 in property damage at Camp Campbell.
Morgan Markham leaves Christmas visit to Auburn area and will report back January 5 to resume studies. He will join the Montgomery Rebels for spring baseball after being ordered to the Rebels by Detroit, which owns his contract.
Classified note offers a 41 Oldsmobile hydro matic club sedan for sale. Includes radio and heater. Located room 313 Court between 6 and on.
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