Decatur Area News Briefs Highlight Weather and Local Events
Cloudy mild Alabama weather with showers in the far north as the outlook. Local club activities include New Year’s meeting at Hotel Lyons with Rev W W Glass presiding. Morgan county adds W A Wales as assistant county agent to lead 4-H work starting January 1. Lawrence county singing convention set for Moulton courthouse January 4. Goodman family concert January 3 at the courthouse. Christmas visits noted among Decatur and area residents. Weather bureau reports 58 degrees max, 47 min, trace rainfall for the 24 hours ending today. New Year’s service at St Paul Lutheran set for 7:30 tonight with the sermon Abide With Us.
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Decatur Kiwan
W. W. Glass
Hotel Lyons
L. T. Wagnon
W. A. Wales
Limestone County
Morgan County
Wales
John Livingston
Albertville
Auburn
Lawrencé County
Moulton
Court House
J. I. Nunn
Goodman
Decatur
Bloody Break for Freedom Made by Men in Colorado
A brutal escape from the Colorado penitentiary left four convicts at large and sparked a violent pursuit. One man killed and several wounded as armed fugitives entered a trailer near Canon City. Police recaptured two. four remain free as dawn broke amid snow and cold. Local residents aided by news of the manhunt.
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Canon City
Colo
Colorado Penitentiary
Orville J. Turley
Denver
Richard F. Heilman
John Klinger
R. L. Freeman
Pueblo
James B. Sherbondy
Eagle County
Harold Hathaway
Ernest la Vergne
John Smalley
C. L
Turley
Heilman
New Meter Case Uses Testimony On Decatur Parking Fees
A Duncan Meter Corp witness will testify at the delayed De catur parking meter hearing set for January 10 at 10 A M before Judge Newton Powell. Defendants include Paul Robinson Charles H Eyster and D Frederick. A one hour and a two hour meter will be admitted as evidence with rates from one to five cents.
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Duncan Meter Corporation
Decatur
Newton Powell
Paul Robinson
Charles H. Eyster
D. E. Frederick
Judge Powell
Norman Harris
Phillip Shanks
TVA 14th Annual Report Highlights Valley Income Rise
The Tennessee Valley Authority reports regional gains in prosperity with per capita income rising from 40 percent to 58 percent of the national average between 1933 and 1945. It details flood control, power generation reaching 15 billion kWh, and expanded nutrient distribution, serving 743,600 TVA power customers by year end.
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Washington
Mid-South
Tennessee Valley Authority Today
Congress
TVA
Washington,d. C
Tennessee River
Chattanooga
Watauga
South Holston
Muscle Shoals
Godwin
Tennessee
Thomas Motor Company chief improves after heart attack
Kenneth Thomas of the Thomas Motor Company in Decatur was reported somewhat improved at his Huntsville home after a heart attack earlier in the week. Mrs. Thomas said he had another spell early today but blood pressure eased though pulse remained fast. He had a hard day yesterday, and in the morning told employees he would go to his apartment to lie down.
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Kenneth Thomas
Thomas Motor Company
Decatur
Huntsville
Thomas
Atlanta Retail Sales Hit Record 1947 Level
The Chamber of Commerce reports Atlanta retail sales in 1947 at about 400 million dollars, up from 397.2 million in 1946 and 306.5 million in 1945, indicating steady postwar growth.
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Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
1948 Outlook From AP Summary
The AP outlook for 1948 shows a mix of continuation and uncertainty. High consumer prices persist in food and clothing while retail activity remains strong but faces a potential pre election buying strike. Steel output stays high with shortages, autos rise yet fail to meet demand, and oil production climbs six percent. Housing remains costly but easier, and overall world demand remains strong with crops at risk.
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Fic
New York Enforces Snow Travel Ban as Clearing Continues
New York City imposes an embargo on nonessential vehicle traffic as 31,111 workers and 2,607 pieces of equipment battle a 25.8 inch snowload from last Friday. A forecast of possible light snow dissipated, with rising temperatures and thaw ahead. Taxi and medical response vehicles exempted. Mayor O'Dwyer aims for full street clearance by Monday.
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NEW_YORK
Dee
New York City
Arthur W. Wallander
Weather Bureau
Chicago
William O'Dwyer
Cit
Passengers Unhurt After Pioneer Limited Derailment
In Lake City Minnesota a broken rail in subzero cold derailed 13 cars of the Milwaukee Road Pioneer Limited from Minneapolis to Chicago. About 130 passengers were aboard. none injured though some were shaken. Officials said cars stayed upright and passengers were examined by local doctors before buses moved them to Lake City awaiting relief from Minneapolis.
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Lake City
Minn
Milwaukee Road
Pioneer Limited
Minneapolis
Chicago
L. W. Palmquist
la Crosse
Wis
Wabasha
R L Maury obituary and funeral services announced
Funeral services for R. L. Maury 86 long time First Christian church member in Decatur will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the church with a 1 30 p m prayer service at his residence 420 Gordon Drive Interment at City cemetery Brown's directing Maury died today at Decatur General Hospital after a hip fracture He retired from the L and N railroad about 10 years ago and was noted for more than 50 years of service The deceased was a great nephew of Matthew Fontaine Maury and survived by a widow a brother and three sisters Pallbearers are listed
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R.L. Maury
First Christian Church
Decatur
Robert Glenn
John Troxler
Gordon Drive
City Cemetery
Brown
Maury
Decatur General Hospital
L & N Railroad
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Franklin, Tenn
Jack Sherrow
John Harlow
Ainslie Wyle
D. D. Burleson
Joe Burleson
Larry Givens
Board of Education to Meet in Montgomery on Jan 14
The state board of education will meet in Montgomery on January 14 to review budgets for the state education department and institutions. Three new board members will take the oath: Roy L Nolen Jr of Montgomery Senator Rankin Fite of Hamilton and John M Snodgrass of Scottsboro.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Board of Education
Austin R. Meadows
State Education Department
Roy L., Nolen Jr
Rankin Fite
Hamilton
John M. Snodgrass
Scottsro
Two Families Face Sorrowful New Year
In Cullman area two husbands and fathers died in post Christmas incidents. Luther H. Wooten, owner of a West Cullman service station, burned in a kerosene stove blast after pouring from a five gallon can. James Erlie Jones, 33, found with a shotgun near his home in Vinemont, death ruled as self-inflicted. Wooten died at Norwood hospital after showing total blindness and a physician’s uncertain prognosis. Coroner Grady Moss noted the Jones death as self harm.
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Cullman
Luther H. Wooten
James Erlie Jones
LuUlwer Fi
Wuulem
Pluplicwe
Five Points Park
West Cullman
Vinemont
Grady Moss
Wooten
Norwood Hospital
Birmingham
Cullman Hospital
President Truman Sees Real Peace and Prospects for 1948
President Truman, in his last 1947 news conference, urged a real world peace and urged faith in the United Nations implementation. He praised General Electric for price cuts and outlined plans for state of the union, economic and budget messages in January.
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Harold Oliver Washington
Truman
United States
United Nations
General Electric Company
C. E. Wilson
G. E
GE Announces Reduction of Prices
The General Electric Company will cut prices by three to 10 percent on many home appliances starting tomorrow. The move, announced by GE President Charles E. Wilson, affects about 40 percent of its business including refrigerators ranges and home radios and televisions. Government spokesmen hailed it as an important anti inflationary step and urged other industries to follow. The cuts offer consumers an estimated savings of about 50 million dollars.
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New York
General Electric Company
Charles E. Wilson
Wilson
Decatur Welcomes 1948 With Night Celebrations
Decatur residents plan a lively New Year Eve with stage shows at the Princess and a public dance by the Decatur Emblem club at the Armory. Many will travel to Birmingham for the Dixie Bowl while others attend New Orleans Sugar Bowl events.
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Decatur
New Orleans
Alabama
Birmingham
Princess
Decatur Emblem Club
Armory
Decatur Country Club to go Member-Only in Jan
The Decatur Country Club with an 82 acre site and nine hole course will restrict access to members only starting January 12. President James L. Rankin announced after a grounds greens and house committee decision. He noted the clubhouse is not yet ready and equipment remains to arrive before use.
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Decatur Country Club
James L. Rankin
T. H. Fitzpatrick
John Pennell
Rankin
Time names George C Marshall Man of the Year for 1947
Time magazine selects Secretary of State George C Marshall as the man of the year for 1947 noting his rise in fame and the U S leadership role he symbolized. The annual choice honors the person who most shaped news and events of the year.
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Marshall
New York
George C. Marshall
Time
U. S
George Marshall
Greek Forces Stride Toward Konitsa Relief
Athens reports hard pressing relief forces near Konitsa as a weary thousand man garrison holds out since Christmas. Reinforcements, within miles of Bourozani Bridge, are expected to link with the garrison by noon. The rebels reportedly attacked Konitsa but faced artillery fire and fording-boat preparations as engineers rush bridge supplies.
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Athens
Konitsa
Ioannina
Bourozani Bridge
Kalogeropoulos
Second Army Corps
Youth to Register in Britain for Vital War Work
Britain orders all unemployed young people to register from January 19 to 24 to be assigned to essential work for rebuilding the shattered economy. The labor ministry announced the dates. affected are men 18 to 24 and women 18 to 20.
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London
Britain
Labor Ministry
A. H. Norris Shot Dead In Morgan County Robbery
A. H. Norris 68, longtime owner of the County Line store near the Morgan Lawrence line, was found shot behind the counter during an attempted armed robbery Tuesday night. Virgil Wimberly, 23, Decatur, is critically wounded at Decatur General Hospital. Three men are being held as material witnesses in Morgan County jail as detectives continue to piece together the events leading to the shooting.
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Morgan-Lawrence
A. H. Norris
Rev. T. Howell
Norris
Virgil Wimberly
Decatur 3
Decatur General — Hospital
Howell
Morgan County
Charlie Moore
Decatur
James P. Campbell
J. D. Moore
C. B. Humphrey
Evider
Tee BE
Moulton
Jim Decatur
Trinity Mountain
Humphrey
Moore
Moulton-Decatur
Charges politics in back of plans
Rep. Grant of Alabama charged that the fair employment practice act anti poll tax bill and anti lynching legislation are pressed for political reasons rather than any clear public good. He responded to Senator Taft who said the measures would be considered by the Republican policy committee when Congress reconvenes. Taft listed 25 items including education aid hospital funds tax cuts and housing.
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Washington
Grant
D-Ala
Taft
Rohio
Republican Policy Committee For
Congress
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