Local Notes and Holiday Returns in Decatur Area
Parts of the state face varied weather with clouds and rain, while the coastal region enjoys gentle southeast winds. Local bureau reports a high of 41 with a missing low. Residents noted include Randel W. King in Moultrie Ga and Willard Bowling senior returning to camp after New Years with family in Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randel W. King
Moultrie
Newved
Mrs
Leland King
Trinity
Willard A. Bowling
Snc
Doris Bowling
Betty Anne
QUICKIES: The Cook You Got With A Daily Last Ni
The column by Ken Reynolds hints at a light entertainment piece about a cook and a last night routine. It references a daily publication and a casual, humorous tone typical of the feature. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Nazi mass executions described by former Gestapo aide
Former Gestapo aide Otto Ohlendorf testified at the Nuremberg trials that Einsatzgruppen linked to the German army carried out mass killings of Jews and Soviet political commissars in occupied Russia. He said his unit alone liquidated about 90,000 in the first year and detailed methods of roundups, transport, and execution in ditches or gullies. He admitted giving mass execution orders and noted other groups claimed higher totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F
King Muernberg
Germany
Gestapo
Heinrich Himmler
International Military Tribunal
Otto Ohlendorf
11Th Army
Ukraine
Russia
John Harlan Amen
U. S
Ohlendorf
Himmler
Einsatzgrupps
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Goering
Alfred Jodl
Wilhelm Keitel
Ernst Kaltenbrunner
Europe
Kalténbrunner
Orders for sugar distribution in Morgan area announced
The Morgan area price control board outsourced sugar applications to the Birmingham division office. Applications for men on furlough discharges and babies can be secured locally but must be sent to Birmingham for stamps or books. Sugar stamps remain valid through April for five pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Area Price Control Board
Birmingham
Morgap,board
Arm promotions in Italy and career shifts noted
Paul J. Wolfer receives a promotion in Italy while continuing service with the Army. The notice highlights changes in rank and reassignment as part of ongoing military career shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. W
Ica
Italy
Promotion Notice for World War II Era Service Member
A terse promotion record notes a five year resident of De who served as a lieutenant after assignment in France. The document mentions Wolfer within the Ten ilizer Coopera- unit, indicating wartime service and a rank advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denotice
Aie
France
Wolfer
Tenilizer Coopera
Decatur Police Report Highlights December 1945 Actions
The 15 member Decatur police department led by J B Whitmire reports 203 city cases for December 1945 with $5,568 in total collections. Arrests include drunks disorderly conduct driving while intoxicated and more, plus aid to law enforcement and public gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Police Department
Businss
Queen Mary Docks Home 82nd Airborne Troops in Parade
The British liner Queen Mary docked in New York with 8,800 veterans of the 82nd airborne division aboard and a total of 30,837 troops on 11 transports. Navy officials say Wasp arrival was delayed by storms. Mayor William O Dwyer and Maj. Gen. James M. Gavin greeted the ship as it eased into its Hudson River berth amid brisk winds and cheering servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
82Nd Airborne Division
Wasp
Navy
New
William O'Dwyer
James M. Gavin
82Nd
Hudson River
Death Takes McCroskey in Falkville
Virgil A. McCroskey longtime Falkville resident dies Thursday at 3 30 am. Funeral at Falkville Methodist Church Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Carl Green and Rev. Frank T. Smith. Survived by wife Sally, four sons Raymond V A Jr Kenneth Henry, three daughters including Mrs Edmonson and Mrs Patrick, one brother Earl of Birmingham. Pallbearers will be sons and sons in law. Deacons and Masonic lodge honored as pallbearers. Flowers handled by Ladies Missionary Society. Interment in Falkville cemetery. Drinkard in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil A. McCroskey
Falkville
Falkville Methodist Church
Carl Green
Frank T. Smith
McCroskey
Sally B. McCroskey
Raymond
V.A. Jr
Kenneth
Henry McCroskey
T.A. Edmonson
Death of J K Hughes Former Lyons Hotel Manager
Friends learn of the death of J K Hughes for years manager at Hotel Lyons. News states he died recently at Montgomery. Burial took place at his old home in Franklin Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Hughes
Hotel Lyons
Mr. Hughes
Montgomery
Franklin, Enn
Goodrich Rubber Seeks RFC Sale of Tuscaloosa Plant
B F Goodrich Rubber Company is negotiating with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for purchase of the war time plant it operated at Tuscaloosa Alabama a government official said today The RFC declined to comment citing policy not to disclose names of negotiators for war time plants on surplus sales lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Tuscaloosa
Ala
RFC
Tire Shortage Persists After Ration Lift In Decatur
Post rationing many car owners still face scarce stock as dealers report waiting lists, with 40 to 200 tires on hand and supply slots filled by those on lists. Some expect months before tires appear. tubes and truck tires are also tight while GM strike may ease demand temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
General Motors
Son and Grandson Born at Home in Owens Cross Roads
In Owens Cross Roads Alabama a son and a grandson were born the same week to Mr and Mrs D P Cobb. James Edward McBride, son of James Samuel McBride and his wife, arrived at 2 30 a m Monday. His uncle James Loved Cobb, sixth child of the grandparents, was born at 8 30 a m the same day. Both babies were born at home. their fathers are farmers nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Cobb
Owens Cross Roads
James Edward McBride
James Samuel McBride
Cobb
James
Alabama steel and pig iron output slips from wartime peak
An unofficial survey shows Alabama steel and pig iron production in 1945 remained well above peacetime levels but fell from wartime record highs, with production still strong despite the drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Stark Denies Knowledge of Nippon Attack Plans
Admiral Harold R Stark testified that he knew of no advance information in Washington on the timing or place of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. He disputed claims that insiders manipulated events to justify war, stating efforts were aimed at preserving peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Harold R. Stark
Pearl Harbor
Chief of Naval Operations
Lucas
D-Iil
Congress
Stark
Roosevelt
Adm
Husband E. Kimmel
Pacific Fleet
Congressional
Kimmel
Admiral Kimmel
Congressional’’Committee
Keefe
Wis
State Department
Dean Acheson
Lawrence
Weather keeps state wet with improving crops in sight
Rainfall in Alabama over two weeks left the ground excessively wet while seasonal moisture remains adequate for winter. Meteo official F C Pate says two weeks equaled an average monthly rainfall, slowing oats and garden growth but keeping overall crop conditions fair and livestock feed ample though hay and grain run low on some farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Weather Bureau
F. C.pate
Pate
Cad dell Named New Goodyear Service Manager in Decatur
John William Caddell, 15 years with Goodyear, appointed store manager of the Goodyear Service in Decatur. He succeeds R L Harless, reassigned as assistant manager in Pensacola Florida after six months in Decatur. Harless, five years with Goodyear, moves from Charlotte to Pensacola, while Caddell’s prior duties included Nashville and a three year tenure in Gadsden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
William Caddell
Goodyear
Decatur
Caddell
R. L. Harless
Pensacola
Fla
Harless
Charlotte
N. C
Goodyear Company
Nashville
Gadsden
Truman to address labor situation in radio chat
President Truman plans a nationwide radio address focusing on the labor situation and his stalled legislative proposals. The half hour talk will urge public support to influence Congress, highlighting gains from proposed fact finding boards to curb strikes and lockouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
White House
Congress
Charles G. Ross
Democratic National Committee
Capitol Hill
Kiwanis Plan Outlined At December Club Meeting
Kiwanis members met at Hotel Lyons with B T Gardner presiding to outline 1946 plans. Guests included Dr M E Edwards back from the Rose Bowl and several locals. The meeting supported a $10 000 Salvation Army drive and commended Morgan County War Finance for the Eighth War Loan success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Hotel Lyons
B. T. Gardner
Mr. Gardner
W. W. Glass
Marvin R. Rankin
California
Sam Malone, Jr
John W. Caddell
St. George W. West
Marshall Smit Florence
M. E. Barrett
M. E. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Decatur
Gardner
Salvation Army
Carl Schwachow
Charles Murphy
Rev
Two-Headed Baby in England Lives on Day Two
In Birmingham on January 3 a premature girl born with two heads remained stable on her second day. The mother, 21, is the repatriated American soldier’s wife. hospital staff would not confirm names. Doctors warn the child has only a slight chance to live much longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
England
Selly Oak Hospital
Addition 18 Planned at Hagler Station and Lumber Shed Permit
A $4 000 building improvement addition to the Hagler Station fire and service station at Lee Street and First Avenue will begin after a permit issued by City Clerk Joe Pettey. McBride and n named as general contractors. A separate $300 shed roof permit was issued for a lumber rack at 112 Church Street by Leroy Dietz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hagler
Lee Street
First Avenue
Joe Pettey
Planose
McBride and N
Church Street
Leroy Dietz
Fifth Amphibious Corps Returns from Pacific Duty
The Fifth Amphibious Corps, with Marine and Army units that fought at Tarawa and Iwo Jima, is returning home. Headquarters announced the corps has been relieved in Kyushu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyoto
Kyushu
Fifth Amphibious Corps
Tarawa
Iwo Jima
Sixuywermy
Kyupps
AI Ag
Reds Accept Chiang Plan Amid War-Crisis News
The Chinese communists signaled willingness to discuss unity with Chiang Kai-Shek and backed George C. Marshall as mediator. Northern fronts show more Kuomintang advances, Jehol fears of civil war loom. In Manila Homma goes on trial for war crimes as Philippine security tightens with 10 000 sub machineguns issued. In Java a Batavia suburb fire leaves 500 homeless after mob attack on a police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chiang Kai-Shek
George C. Marshall
Truman
Chungking
Jehol
Red
Kuomintang
Manila
Masaharu Homma
Bataan
Toshimitsu Takatsu
Homma
Philippines
Alfredo Montelibano
Java
Batavia
Chase Back In First Place In 1945 Banking Figures
New York January 3 The big three commercial banks realigned by end of 1945. Chase National Bank regained first position with resources at 6,092,600,648 and deposits of 5,742,179,806. Bank of America followed with 5,626,063,000 resources and 5,393,307,000 deposits. National City Bank of New York stood third with 5,434,372,600 resources and 5,143,422,244 deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chase National Bank of New York
First
Bank of America
A. P. Gianini
National City Bank of New York
Chase Resources
Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association
National
Roan Delights in Rose Bowl Thrill
Dr. A M Roan formerly of Decatur says the Rose Bowl thrill was the lifetime moment as Harold Self of Decatur scored two touchdowns against Southern California Trojans. Roan left Decatur December 30 for Pasadena and returned yesterday joined by C N Skidmore of Arab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Roan
Pasadena
Harold Self
Decatur
Southern California Trojans
Post reestablished. Nathan Allen leads Birmingham Jewish War Veterans
The Birmingham post of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States was reestablished last night with Nathan Allen, World War II veteran and Purple Heart holder, named commander. Sid Heybien national commander attended the reorganization meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Jewish War Veterans of the
United States
Nathan Allen
Allen
Sidhey Bien
Western Electric strike widens labor walkouts across industries
A 17 000 worker Western Electric strike in New York and New Jersey began as the broader CIO led push prompts 260 000 telephone workers to authorize a national sympathy walkout. The move threatens nationwide Bell System service and joins looming strikes in steel packing and electrical sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Westernlectric Company
New York City
New Jersey
National Telephone Serce
Joseph A. Beirne
Independent National Federation of Telephone Workers
Bell System
Western Electric
White House
Truman
Congress
Frank J. Hammel
Kearny Works
Bee
CIO
Steel
CIO United Steel
General Electric Co
General Motors Corp
Westinghouse Electric Co
United Electrical Workers
New York
Western Electric Company
National Federation of Telephone Workers
W. E. Employes Association
Washington
Packinghouse Workers Union
Anderson
Swift, Cudahy, Armour and
Wilson
Afl-Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen
North America
Lewis J. Clark
Clark
Chicago
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Drlimale
Arthur
Walter Clemons
Priceville
J. O
William McGhee
Decatur 2
Jimmy Pannel
Fit
Benning
Frank Pannel
Westside Presbyterian Church
Cpl
Clayton D. Taylor
Fort Leonard Wood
Hartselle 4
Methodist Fellowship of Evangelism
B. A. Turner
Johnston Street
Guy. Ponder
West Coast
Betty Lowery
Montevallo
Florence Lovelace
G. M. Davenport
Central Methodist Church
Joe Lowery
Verdon Lowery
James A. Nelson
Vine Street
William N. Eaton
Baugh Infirmary
Austinville
Brown
Lois Smith
Grant Street
Decatur General Hospital
C. W., Wilson
Hamil Clinic
Seventh Avenue West
Eryone
Carrie Alexander
Mildred Alexander
Bank Street
E Nkins
Morgan Area
Price
Saregreee Maxwell Age
Thomas E. Todd
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Walter H. Todd
Ken Reynolds
Wolfer Arm
Sceives
Public Service of Police
Queen Mary Docks
Death
Hughes
Hagler Station
REDS
Chase
DR. .Roan
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