Attorney General Eyes Eligibility For Talmadge Arnall Run
Attorney General Eugene Cook considers rules on whether Governor Herman Talmadge and former Governor Ellis Arnall can campaign for governor again. Observers expect a ruling barring Talmadge. Arnall’s status remains uncertain. Court tests loom over who may legally seek the office in 1950 after constitutional timing disputes.
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Arnall and
Talmadge
Atlanta
Eugene Cook
Herman Talmadge
Ellis Arnal
Cook
Tate
Arnall
M. E.thompson
Georgia
Eugene Talpater
Autopsy Report on Seldon Royer Death
Preliminary autopsy by Dr R W Baker of Birmingham indicates carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause. Seldon Royer, 30, was found dead in his truck near Warrior after the vehicle blocked traffic for about ten hours with motor and heater running. He is survived by wife Maverene Royer, son Ralston, and his parents Jerry and __________ Royer. Burial services were held at County Line Church of Christ.
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Seldon R. Royer
R. W. Baker
County Line
Church of Christ
Maverene Royer
Ralston
Jerry Royer
Funeral rites for Danville farmer John J Johnson
John James Johnson 69 died at Hartselle hospital after a heart ailment. Funeral services at Johnson chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday with interment in adjoining cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs Lucy Johnson and Mrs Ruby Johnson both of Danville, sons James D. and Garland C. of Danville, and three grandchildren.
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John James Johnson
Johnson Chapel
Danville
Hartselle
Brown’s
Lucy Johnson
Ruby Johnson
James D
Garland C
Hunters missing in Calloway County search resumed
The U S Coast Guard resumed a search for three missing hunters in Calloway County Kentucky after their boat capsized. Sheriff Wayne Flora said the outlook was grim for Eugene Slocum Park New Jersey Robert Healey Lynn Massachusetts and Tal Murkeen Calloway County and Murray College students and a Bur Waa a school teacher were named among the missing.
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Murray
U. S. Coast Guard
Kentucky
Calloway County
Coast Guard
Wayne Flora
Eugene Slocum
Park
Roberts
Lynn
Mass
Tal- Murkeen
Healey
Bur- Waa
Market quotes and commodity prices snapshot
Cotton middling at 29.00 and cottonseed at 40.00 per ton. Broilers 22.00 delivered. Hogs lights 14.00 to 14.50, cattle tops 15.50, canners 8.50 to 13.50. Corn ear white 1.25, yellow 1.20. Wheat 2.10, oats 0.75, mile 2.05. Milk Grade A delivered 5.50 per hundred.
North Georgia live poultry market status in early January
North Georgia live poultry market was about steady with liberal to good demand for broilers and small fryers. Heavy fryers moved slowly as stocks exceeded demand. Prices paid FOB farm ranged 18 to 29 cents, mostly 19 1 2 cents. highest prices occurred when plants bought from their own growers.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Cattle Hogs And Sheep Prices Move In Nashville Market
Federal state departments report cattle generally steady with steers and heifers up to .50 higher than last week while cows and bulls rise. Calves hold 26 to 31 for good and choice. hogs mostly lower with 180 to 245 pound stock at 15.75 to 16.00 and sows around 12.50 to 13.00. Lambs 20 to 21, ewes weaker. overall market mixed in Nashville.
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Nashville
New York Cotton Markets See Mixed Trading Amid Policy Watch
New York cotton futures were irregular in slow trade as traders awaited textiles, raw cotton, and congressional action on cotton measures. Market focus included proposed revisions to quota reallocations, ECA funds, and CCC funding for farm price supports. Loans totaled 2,199,990 bales for the Y 49 crop with late prices 20 cents higher to 15 cents lower.
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New York
Commission House
New Orleans
ECA
Decatur Hunter Bags Big Buck on S Alabama Trip
Decatur hunter J. E. Spain bagged a 250 pound buck early Friday in Sumter County near Gainesville using a 12 gauge shotgun during a week long hunting trip. Five additional bucks were taken by companions but Spain returned with the trophy. Other hunter H. C. Spain of 1108 White Street accompanied him.
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Decatur Hunter
S. Alabama
J. E
Spain
Sumter County
Gainesville
Decatur
H. C. Spain
White Street
Hottest Day in Atlanta Ties 1880 Record
Atlanta records a high of 69 degrees tying the all time January 3 record set in 1880. The weather bureau notes it as the warmest January day in 70 years.
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Atlanta
Weather Bureau
Fred Dawson Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Fred D Dawson aged 57 were held Monday at 3 PM at First Methodist church in Athens. Rev R V Lavender officiated with Masonic rites. He died Sunday night after a long illness following a stroke. A former Limestone Probate Office chief clerk and past worshipful master of the Athens Masonic Lodge, he leaves widow Ruth Dawson and daughter Sue Phillips Seaman of Atlanta. Pallbearers named.
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Fred . F Dawson
First Methodist Church
Athens
R. V. Lavender
Dawson
Limestone Probate
Limestone Board of Revenue
Athens Masonic
Ruth ‘Dawson
Sue Phillips
Seaman
Atlanta, Ga
Jin Deemer
Ellis Gossett
H. J. Kittrell
Grady Davis
Edgar Seaman
Luther Yarbrough
Herbert Dupree
J. J. Thomas
Taft Outlines Policy After Hoover-Taft Blasts
The article reports Taft presenting his position at a news conference following aggressive Hoover-Taft criticisms. The administration and State Department offered no immediate reply, while Democratic Senate chiefs declined to comment, awaiting White House or State Department direction on future China policy.
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Taft
State Department
Administration
Democratic
Senate
White House
China
Chinese plea seeks U.S. advisers to aid Formosa
State Department disclosed that Chinese nationalists submitted a detailed plea for American military political and economic advisers to save Formosa. Ambassador Wellington Koo requested help on December 23 and urged the Economic Cooperation Administration to release funds frozen last May after the communists took Shanghai. Michael J. McDermott reported the appeal to newsmen.
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Washington
State Department
Formosa
Wellington Koo
Koo
Economic Cooperation Administration
China
Shanghai
Michael J. McDermott
Senate panel to hear Acheson on world scene next week
Chairman Connally will convene the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to receive a report from Secretary of State Acheson on the international situation. Republicans seek a full Acheson review of moves to check the reds in Asia. roving ambassador Jessup surveys Asia while joint chiefs visit Japan next month for policy input.
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Connally
Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Acheson
Republican Committee
Asia
Philip Jessup
Far East
E Joint Military Chiefs of Staff
Japan
Prosecution vows pursuit of murder case against Dr Sander
After the murder charge against physician Dr Sander, the Attorney General and County Prosecutor pledged to prosecute to the letter of the law. The victim Mrs Borreto suffered lengthy cancer, weight dropping to 80 pounds. family members deny ill will toward the doctor. Neighbors and over 600 voters signed petitions, but prosecutors say petitions cannot affect grand jury deliberations, as a majority, not unanimity, can indict.
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Sander
Craig
Candia
Six More Get State Paroles.
Six additional convicts were released, bringing the month total to 93 parolees. The six were paroled Dec 23 after the prior public list, with two more disclosed last week. Names include Tom Hendon, Luther Tidwell, Lloyd Clark, Curt Bankhead, Horace Pope, and Oliver Walker, with sentences ranging from 10 years to 15 years for crimes such as rape forgery grand larceny manslaughter and assault with intent to murder.
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Montgomery
Pardon-Parole Board
Tom~Hendon
Walker County
Luther
Tidwell
Lauderdale County
Lloyd Clark
Barbour
Curt Bankhead
Walker
Horace Pope
Calhoun
Oliver Walker
Winston
Uproar Over New Year Violent Deaths Across States
Reported New Year fatalities show Texas leading with 60 violent deaths nationwide, including 30 traffic deaths. The mixed tally lists state-by-state figures for traffic, miscellaneous, and total deaths, with entries such as Texas 30 11 17 and California totaling 1939 across categories.
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Texas
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Mrs Lily Bonds Rites Held Today
Final rites for Mrs Lily Belle Bonds 43 were set for today at 2 p m at First Baptist church Athens Rev L W Hart to lead services Interment in Athens city cemetery She died Monday at 8 30 am in an Athens hospital Surviving husband George D Burns son Walter Ed Bonds daughter Mrs John E McGegall Pallbearers named Roy Beasley W P Arnett J A Corder Frank Lewis Charlie Bailey Julian Nunn
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Lily Belle Bonds
First Baptist Church
Athens
L. W. Hart
Athens City
Roy Beasley
W. P. Arnett
J. ‘A. Corder
Frank ‘Lewis
Charlie Bailey
Julian Nunn
Marx Fies Dies in Birmingham at 83
Marx Fies 83 a longtime real estate and livestock dealer in Birmingham died yesterday at his home. He headed the Eighth Avenue Realty Company which developed and constructed business and industrial buildings just north of the retail area. Funeral services were held today.
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Marx
Fies
Birmingham
Eighth’ Avenue Realty Company
Death takes Miss Ella M. Little
Funeral services for Miss Ella M. Little, 56, will be held Wednesday at 11 A M at Hatton Baptist Church with Alfred Thompson conducting. Interment in Fergusson cemetery. Brown in charge. She died at her Courtland home after a short illness. Surviving are a brother A I Little of Moulton and two sisters Miss Tommie Little of Courtland and Mrs G N Craig of Atlanta Ga. Pallbearers named Buy Terry Redding Sherrill Charles Sherrill Eugene Sherrill Arthur Burden and Edward Rose.
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Ella M. Little
Hatton Baptist Church
Alfred Thompson
Fergusson Cemetery
Brown
Miss Little
Courtland
A.I. Little
Moulton
Tommie Little
G. N. Craig
Atlanta Ga
Tragic House Fire Claims Mother and Infant in Decatur Area
The fire destroyed a Decatur area home in about an hour. The mother, her baby, and a man were involved in the tragedy as relatives and church officials note her final plea. Firefighters from Hartselle and Falkville battled the blaze. Joe Duncan of Falkville was overcome by smoke and heat but released from the hospital. The baby’s fate remains unresolved with funeral plans to be announced.
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Milburn Land
Toledo
John W. Bland
Elkmont
Tommy
Peck
Hartselle
Falkville
N. S. Owen
Joe Duncan
Owens
Hartselle Department
Ruby
Merlin ONeill Elevated to Coast Guard Commandant
Merlin ONeill, 51, of Ohio, became commandant of the Coast Guard and a vice admiral today. His commission was presented by Secretary of the Treasury Snyder. ONeill moves up after the retirement of Admiral Joseph F. Farley on December 31. he formerly served as rear admiral and assistant commandant.
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Heads Coast Guard
Washington
Merlin O'Neill
Coast Guard
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
O'Neill
Joseph F. Farley
Battle Protests Federal Intervention in Local Policies
Rep. Battle of Alabama denounces federal intervention in local policies and customs. He represents the Birmingham industrial district with about 600000 residents.
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Battle
Washington
D-Ala
Birmingham
Death ruled self inflicted in New Year tragedy
Orean Jackson, 33, a Ne gro cook, died at 513 Third Avenue North in a personal crisis after a New Year’s shooting. Police found a 38 revolver by her side and $33 in a pocket book. her husband was away. Investigators deemed death by own action amid claims of illness and despondency.
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Orean Jackson
R. A. Troupe
Third Avenue North
J. B. Whitmire
Whitmires
Jesse Jackson
Huntsville
Lille May Romine
LeRoy Clark
Crean
Eddie Jennings
Orean
Jesse
Troupe
Senate Firms GOP Plan on Taxes and Oleo Vote
Congress debate centers on a tax program and a repeal of federal oleo taxes. Republican leaders push spending cuts and a 50 percent tax cap while the senate and house weigh the oleomargarine repeal and a middle income housing bill amid deficit pressure.
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Senate
Republican Policy Committee
House
Republican National Committee
Congress
National Presbyterian Church
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
National Health Insurance
White House
Administration
Truman
Capitol
Taft
Ohio
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
Rep
Reed
GOP
Democratic Policy Committee
Democratic
Lucas
Illinois
Senate Banking Committee
Local hospital admissions and dismissals noted in Decatur area
Walter Bender of Girard Pa. was dismissed from Decatur General Hospital. C R Byram of Athens was admitted to Decatur General Hospital. Mrs J D Woodall of Decatur was dismissed from Hamilton Clinic Hospital. Mrs Verona Black of Hariselje was admitted to Decatur General Hospital. W L Duvall of Courtland was admitted to Hamilton Clinic Hospital. Weather: Decatur noon temp 64 with 58 minimum, rainfall 0.14 inches in past 24 hours per TVA and US Weather Service observations. Local residents with business visits include Hubert Lee Hartselle O W McKay Danville Fred Henson Moulton Virgal McDaniel Danville and others.
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Walter Bender
Girard, Pa
Decatur General Hospital
Verona Black
Harisejle
Decatur
TVA
U. S. Weather Observer
Tvas
Finland Faces Soviet War Criminal Protest At UN
Russia accuses Finland of aiding war criminals and plans two protests at the United Nations Security Council. The council, chaired this month by Dr. Tsiang, may see pressure to shift to a Chinese delegation. Russia also attacks Yugoslav representation and Philippines moves to create a civil defense body as WWII II tensions rise.
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Russia
United Nations Security Council
T. F. Tsiang
China
Tsiang
Soviet Union
Europe
Philippines
Formosa
Quirino
United States
Fugitives evading road block as manhunt continues in Arkansas
Two suspects tied with the fugitives Sunday night after evading a road block. The head guard Bill Bohannon, 36, Eaton serving time for robbery kidnapping conviction, was found at a cabin near a rural store. A barefoot man with Arkansas painted on his trouser seat asked for food, notified storekeeper W A Neely, who called authorities. Still hunted are James Perry Williams 29 Sheridan Ark David Dyer 28 Oklahoma City and James Rheuark 22 Sapulpa Okla Williams named ring leader and slayer of the guard.
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Bill Bohannon
Eaton
Oklahoma City
James Rheuark
Sapulpa
Okla
Williams
Break
Guard
Infant Dies. Funeral Held for Herbert Frank Boyles
Services for Herbert Frank Boyles infant son of Mr and Mrs Bob Boyles of Nashville were held Friday at the home of an aunt Miss Katherine Byars 1407 Sixth Avenue East. Rev W J Johnson of Southside Baptist Church conducted the rites. The infant died Thursday night in a Nashville hospital. Survivors include the parents and grandparents.
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Herbert Frank Boyles
Bob Boyles
Nashville
Katherine Byars
Sixth Avenue East
W J. Johnson
Southside Baptist Church
Senate Debates Links to Truman Civil Rights Plan FEPC
Senate Democrats schedule no fixed date to debate Truman civil rights bill creating a fair employment practices commission FEPC. House action is planned. Southern Democrats threaten a filibuster while a new rule on debate limits may be tested.
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Truman
Congress
Senate Democrats
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Lucas
House
Senate
Thomas G. Sims Dies in Mobile
Former Decatur resident Thomas G. Sims age 57 died in Mobile. Services are set for 2 PM Wednesday at his brother J E Sims home in Decatur. Burial at Dancy Chapel. Surviving wife Junie E Sims, a son Thomas N Sims, daughters Zettie Sheats Clyde Cartee, and four step sons J P E M A L Cecil. pallbearers listed.
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Decatur
Thomas G. Sims
Sims
Mobile
J. E. Sims
Brown's
Dancy’s Chapel
B. C. Carr
Junie E. Sims
Thomas N. Sims
Zettie Sheats
Clyde Cartee
J. P
A. L
Cecil
Cartee
Dayton, Tenn
Hudson Sheats
Donald“ Sims
Royce Si
Billy Cartee
Harold Lowery
Joe Beams
Athens College Teacher Dies in Illinois Stroke
Dr. Mary E. Renich longtime head of the Athens College biology department died in Woodstock Illinois on Christmas night from a stroke. Services were held there and memorial rites were observed in McKinley Hall Athens College led by Dr. Perry B. James and Rev. H R Peyton. She earned a Ph D at the University of Illinois and belonged to the American Association of University Women.
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Mary E. Renich
Athens College
Woodstock
Ill
Renich
McKinley's Hall
Perry B. James
H. R. Peyton
First_Presbyterian church
Athens
University of Illinois
American Association of University Women
Lewis Miners Work Three Day Week Amid Contract Tensions
The Lewis miners have worked a three day week since December 5 with two days off during holidays causing charges of coercion by operators to accept terms. The ICC in Washington planned a meeting to review coal production as a possible railroad cut loomed. Lewis seeks a 95 cent daily wage rise and 15 cent per ton health fund increase while big operators resist higher costs amid oil and gas competition.
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Lewis
NLRB
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
UMW
Health and Welfare Fund
Stained Glass Craft Reaches Peak Among European Monks
The article highlights the ascent of medieval monastic stained glass craft to its pinnacle during the 14th and 15th centuries. It emphasizes monk artisans, workshop centers, and the stylistic evolution that defined Gothic cathedral windows across Europe.
Apartment for Rent with Private Entrance and Bath
For rent a large unfurnished or partly furnished apartment with private entrance and bath and built in cabinets. Working couple preferred. Call 227 day and 982 M night. Also an apartment of 4 rooms furnished to a business couple is available at 603 W Moulton St with side entrance.
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W. Moul_ton St
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