French Gifts Train Leaves Paris for Le Havre to Reach U.S.
A box-car train carrying over a million gifts departs Paris bound for Le Havre to sail January 13 on the Magellan. U S Ambassador Caf ferry hails it as Franco American friendship. Cars head to D C and then to 48 states for governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
America
le Havre
Magellan
New York
U. S
Jefferson Caffery
District of Columbia
Michele Rennou
Alfred Blalock
Baltimore
Andre Marie
United States of America
Pyrenees
Vincent Aurion
Saint Die
Louis-Napoleon
Ing Jerome
Westphalia
Napoleon
Pasteur
Four Alabama students convicted by summary court martial
In Birmingham on January 6, Col. Dent Williams announced that four University of Alabama students were convicted by a summary court martial of failing to attend drills. The governor will review the sentence. Names and details of attendance were disclosed, with other cases pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Dent Williams
167Th Regiment
The
National
Fourty of Alabama
Williams
James E. Folsom
Hugh Morrow
Larry Lauer
Tuscaloosa
Lauer
Eddie Salem
Rebel Steiner
Alabama
William Bryant
David Schnitzer
National Guard
B. Walker
Walker
Salem
Steiner
Electoral College Count and Possible Reform Debated
The article outlines how the Senate presiding officer opens electoral certificates, four tellers check form and authenticity, and the tally determines if a candidate has a majority. It notes calls to abolish the electoral college and proposals for proportional allocation or revised rules potentially ending the winner take all practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evans Hughes
Senate
House
Green
Wherry
R-Neb
Mary Norton
D-Nj
R-Ny
Soupine
John E. Nolen Dies At Lawrence Home
John E. Nolen, 97, died at 8 10 morning at his home in Moulton. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Highsmith Funeral Home of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Nolen
Lawrence Home
John. E. Nolen
Moul
Highsmith Funeral Home
Moulton
Cross County Club Road incident details unclear
Fragmentary notice mentions a wooden item or property on Counties Club Road Wednesday. Owner possibly implicated, with a phone contact 46.
Wall Street Sees Mild Rise In Morning Trading
A mid morning surge lifts the stock market with gains in Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel Santa Fe and many blue chips. Bonds edge higher while government issues hold steady as curb trades show activity in Colt's Mfg United Shoe Machinery and Niagara Hudson Power among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bethlehem Steel
Republic Steel
Santa Fe
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Standard Oil
Gulf Oil
United Air Lines
General Motors
Chrysler
Cerro de Pasco
Goodyear
U. S. Rubber
Montgomery Ward
Lockheed
Schenley
Electric Power & Light
American Can
General Electric
Philip Morris
Radio Corp
American Tobacco
International Paper
Childs Co
Yale & Towne
U. S
Colt's
Mfg
United Shoe Machinery
Niagara Hudson Power
International Utilities
Electric _Bond & Share
Cities Service
Poultry Market Report From North Georgia Jan 6
USDA notes North Georgia live poultry market barely steady with weak demand for under 3 lb birds and steady on heavier stocks. Prices unchanged from yesterday as light sizes remain ample to sluggish. Fryer supply spotty at 3-4 lb ranges. heavy rain hampered loading and delivery. Prices FOB farm for fryers and crossbred and Barred Rock crosses quoted around 28 to 31 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Barred Rock
Cotton Futures Edge Lower On Farm Program Bets
New York January cotton futures drifted in thin trade as traders waited on farm program actions in Congress and export developments. Japan may rejoin buying, with about 50 000 bales monthly, as shippers await Korean inquiry awards for 38 000 bales. March eased to 32.27, May 32.06, July 31.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Japan
Nashville Livestock Prices From Nashville Tennessee Jan 6
Federal Statements of Agriculture reports cattle vealers and hogs with price ranges. Canner and cutter cows 13.00-16.50, good vealers 29.00-36.00, hogs 185-225 lb range 21.00, 260-300 lb 18.50-18.75, sows 17.00, lambs 20.00-23.00. Sheep and other categories steady with small lots of aged ewes at 9.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal
Cattli
Reunion Delayed as Seiferle Ship Arrives Five Days Late
Mobile reports that Mrs. Walter Seiferle of New Orleans will wait for a reunion with her seaman husband when the freighter Matthew Maury docks at Gulfport on January 13. Seiferle, released from a Singapore jail for carrying an automatic pistol, had been scheduled to dock in Mobile but was rescheduled to Gulfport after Lykes Bros. Freight Line adjusted the arrival. Consul General Paul Josselyn secured parole relief in November, following a presidential request by Mrs. Seiferle for aid, as she hopes to bring their 10 month old son Walter Jr. to meet his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Walter Seiferle
New Orleans
Seiferle
Singapore
Gulfport
Miss
Matthew Maury
Lykes Bros. Steamship Co
Far Eastern group rejects Soviet plan on Japan strike rule
The eleven nation Far Eastern commission rejected a Soviet proposal to condemn Japan s new no strike no bargain law for government workers. Ambassador Panyshkin called the action regrettable noting it approved anti democratic measures of the Japanese government. The rule affects millions of Japanese government and enterprise workers and took effect last July. Douglas MacArthur was the occupation commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Far Eastern Commission
Japan
Alexander S. Panyshkin
Panyshkin
General F
Ese
Bannew
Douglas MacArthur
Aled
Industry And Science Meet In Atlanta
Scientists and businessmen from 14 Southern states gather for the first Southwide Industry and Science Meet. Dr. James W. Mullen argues attitude blocks cooperation, while Dr. K. W. Coons explains research pays off in cash, benefiting enterprise and living conditions nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Association of Science and Industry
James W. Mullen
Experiment, Inc
Richmond
South
Mullen
Dr. Mullen
Millen
K. W. Coons
Department of
Chemical Engineering
Unversity of
Alabama
Dr. Coons
Funeral services for Elk River drowning victims held
Athens Alabama January 6 funeral services were to be held this afternoon for Limestone brothers in law Wallace Hardaway 39 and Garner Marbut 46 who drowned while fishing in Elk river. Marbut’s body found Wednesday and Hardaway’s body found Monday. Coroner Griffis and an Athens physician found no foul play. The double funeral was at Oak Grove church Good Springs at two oclock burial by McConnells. Marbut survived by parents Mr and Mrs T E Marbut three sisters and six brothers. Hardaway survived by widow parents Mr and Mrs John R Hardaway two daughters one sister and a granddaughter.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone Brothers
Elk River
Garner Marbut
Wallace Hardaway
Marbut
Elk River Mill
Grigsby Griffis
Oak Grove Church
Good Springs
McConnell's
T. E. Marbut
Hardaway
John R. Hardaway
Death Claims Luther Sivley
Funeral services for Luther M. Sivley a 75 year old Lawrence county retired farmer were set for 2 PM at Morris Chapel Church with Rev. Morris officiating Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery Highsmith of Moulton directed He died yesterday afternoon at his daughter's home Mrs D F McMillan 1228 Second St Survived by daughter four sons three brothers one sister 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther M. Sivley
Lawrence County
Morris Chapel
Morris
Highsmith
Moulton
Sivley
D. F. McMillan
Second St
Methodist Church
Walter Sivley
Wendell Sivley Decatur
Dick Sivley
Trinity -1
Guy Sivley
Decatur
Joe Sivley
Frank Sivley
O. P. Sivley
Hartselle
Bessie Bragg
Williams Gets Club Started at Kiwanis Meeting
Jimmy Williams presided for the first time in 1949 as Kiwanis chief and opened the club with a call to “Be a good Kiwanian.” The Decatur gathering at Hotel Lyons featured attendees Charles Hardy Melvin Hite O M Hendrickson and Joe Jacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Williams
Kiwanis
Hotel Lyons
Sings of America
James Wallace
Sam Alexander
Charles Hardy
Decatur
Melvin Hite
Athens
O. M. Hendrickson
Rodiacm
Ind
Joe Jacks
Rev Johnson Plans To Enter Medical Mission Field
Rev. Douglas Johnson, a former Decatur resident, trains in Chicago for medical mission work and seeks passport and entrance papers to Colombia. Moody Bible Institute graduate, also studied at Florence State Teachers college and Decatur General hospital. Supported by Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga led by Dr Lee Roberson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Johnson
Decatur
Chicago
Johnson
Colombia
Moody Bible Institute
Florence State Teachers College
Decatur General Hospital
Highland Park Baptist Church
Chattanooga
Lee Roberson
Plan to end Berlin blockade eyed by officials
A U N security council proposal from six neutral nations aims to end the Berlin blockade via two separate Berlin banking systems with Soviet currency but four power joint control and full publicity of credits. Washington and Paris are weighing it as Moscow’s consent remains doubtful and Western airlift aims threaten nullification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Bomar
Washington
Berlin
United Nations Security Council
Soviet Union
Moscow
United States
France
Britain
Paris
Russia
Security Council
Devastating Storm Strands Thousands Across Several States
Distress in Columbus and Alabama and Tennessee drove thousands from homes as fifty thousand acres flooded. Birmingham saw over six inches of rain in 30 hours. rail and highway traffic slowed. Army and Red Cross workers aided by plane and train rescues across the storm belt with five known deaths and fears of rising toll. Trains halted, snow plows active, and Red Cross trains evacuated hundreds in Colorado and Wyoming before continuing relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
Birmingham
Gadsden
Ala
Army
Red Cross
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Port, Nunn
Lone Tree
Colorado
Denguer
Greeley
Colo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Folsom Seeks Ballot Purge and Meeting Date Reforms
Senator W A Gulledge of Chilton outlines proposals to tighten voter list purging by removing names of deceased voters and to loosen meeting date controls for registrars. He argues larger counties should allow longer and more frequent sessions than rural boards under current law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gulledge
Chilton
Oakes Directs AIA Program in Decatur District
Frank W. Oakes, industrial relations supervisor at Wolverine Tube Division, will direct the Associated Industries of Alabama public relations program in the Decatur district for 1949. The plan includes plant visits, student forums, distribution of vocational guides, town meetings, and cooperation with opinion leaders to improve public understanding of industry and its economic role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Oakes
Wolverine Tube Division
Associated Industries of Alabama
Decatur
Hugh P. Bigler
AIA
Alabama
Oakes
Democrats Sense Shift After State Of The Union
Reaction indicated Mr. Truman’s proposals face mixed passage chances. Support appeared for tax changes and labor law tweaks, welfare measures, education aid, and social programs, while major items like prepaid medical insurance and St. Lawrence Seaway authorization faced doubt. Democrats moved to solidify control, fueling GOP concerns over Senate committee dominance and foreign policy leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trutman
Congress
Truman
Tidelands
St. Lawrence Seaway
Senate
House
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
Ohio
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
GOP
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Morse
R-Ore
Smith
Daily notices and local happenings in Decatur area
H L Kirby paid a 1 44 classified ad bill claiming it yielded an 8 000 deal. Police Chief Whitmire logged arrests for parking, traffic violations, public drunkenness, and gambling. Several hospitalizations and births noted at Jefferson hospital. Church sermons and mission week wrap up with visits from Rev Davenport and Bishop. Local residents and families merited updates on moves, illnesses, and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kirby
J. B. Whitmire
Counties seek stricter purge of election lists
State AFL President Jack Brock urged night sessions of county boards because the working man must take time off to register. State CIO Director Carey Haigler proposed allowing voters to file applications whenever the courthouse is open, not only during registrar sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Jack Brock
CIO
Carey Haigler
Rheumatic diseases cost U S workers billions yearly
A source states rheumatic diseases burden the American public with about 750 million dollars annually in lost wages relief payments and medical bills, reflecting significant economic impact on workers and health systems.
Morgan Red Cross reports December aid and cases
The Morgan chapter of the American Red Cross posted December figures: 336 communications on 126 death pension, disability, and family allowance claims. 81 office calls and 14 home visits. 4 furloughs and extensions for servicemen. 20 health and welfare reports. 22 new cases (10 servicemen). 35 reopened since July 1. a few current cases. and 17 death pensions for widows and parents plus 19 disability claims adjudicated and nine World War I veterans granted permanent total pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
American Red Cross
Robert Weatherford
Hiromg Service
Tennessee River Lock No 1 Out of Operation
Notice to navigation interests states that Lock No 1 at Mile 256.8 on the Tennessee River is temporarily out of operation due to high water from recent heavy rainfall. The district engineer expects it to be closed for several days and will issue another notice when a resume date is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee River
Negro Group To Meet Here
The Decatur high school hosts the district one meeting of the 23rd Alabama State Older Boys Conference Friday. Theme Understanding Our World. Key events include registration at 8:30, sessions led by Thomas Prist, Rev. W Judson King speaking, workshops on topics from how to build a high program to universal military training, and a closing address by Dr J F Drake of Alabama A and M College Normal. Conference director J D Montgomery and Tri-State executive committee coordinate a full day of sessions, meals, and a talent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur .Negro High School
Thomas 'Prist
W. Judson King
Trinity High School
Athens
Ala
J. F. Drake
Alabama A. and M. College, Normal
Circle of Friendship
J. D. Montgomery
Blood Donors Club Plans Discussed at Decatur Legion
Morgan County Disabled American Veterans meet at the Legion home to discuss organizing a blood donors club under DAV sponsorship. Commander Odom urged DAV members to join and invited disabled veterans to participate. The plan calls for member call lists and transfusion duties at Decatur General hospital, prioritizing A and B blood types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Legion
Morgan County
DAV
Odomee
Odom
Decatur General Hospital
Senators clash over filibuster rules debate
Dixie opposes civil rights concessions and Hill says he will fight any end to unlimited debate. Morse pressed for a majority vote to curb filibuster, but Russell blocked the move, referring it to the rules committee. The Morse plan would allow ending debate by a majority on motions, resolutions, and bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Senate
Morse
R-Ore
Russell
D-Ga
Senate Rules Committee
Capt Wiley Studies Road Info Ahead of Takeoff
Captain Wiley and his wife plan to leave Decatur for Rapid City after visiting Decatur and Birmingham. The Army physician will report to work Monday at the base hospital near Rapid City, having studied highway conditions to aid their drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Wiley
Decatur
Rapid City
S. D
Wiley
U. S. Army Base Hospital
Weaver
Birmingham
Holy Land War May End Soon
Israel considers accepting a December cease fire order for Southern Palestine as UN observers may fix timing. Israeli and Egyptian forces have fought in the Negev and coastal strip since mid October with Israeli troops claiming successful advances into Egypt near El Arish. A government spokesman says there was no plan to stay in Egyptian territory while the US has urged peace in the Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Gottgetreu
Tel Aviv
Israel
Security Council
Palestine
Egypt
United Nations
Lake Success
Negev
el Arish
Mediterranean
United States
Middle East
Rome flood risk easing as Coosa River rises near city
In Rome, Georgia the Coosa River began to spill into low areas but had not reached flood stage. The Rome to Chattanooga highway was temporarily closed with officials indicating it would likely reopen soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Coosa
Rome- Chattanooga
Rivers Still Rising Across the Deep South
The Tombigbee neared a new crest in Northeast Mississippi with 42.9 feet at Aberdeen early today and 37.8 feet at Columbus expected to top 38. Alabama’s Warrior near 17 feet above flood stage at Tuscaloosa. about 100 Northport residents evacuated. Creeks receded in Birmingham as 300 Huntsville residents stayed displaced. Traffic tangled on several routes. schools closed in Tuscaloosa County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Mississippi
Frank T. Cole
Aberdeen
Columbus
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Cole
Georgia
South Carolina
Northport
Springville
Attalla
U. S 43
Tuscaloosa County
Huntsville
Gadsden
Health insurance plan tied to payroll tax and benefits
A proposed health insurance program would be funded by a payroll tax of one half of one percent, increasing later, with receipts placed in a separate fund. A bill by Senator McGrath, Senator Wagner, Senator Murray, and Representative Dingell aims to cover 125 million of the nation’s 148 million and extend old age survivors insurance to 25 million more, include higher benefits and broaden unemployment compensation payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
McGrath
Wagner
Murray
Mont
Rep
Dingell
Mich
Unem
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Wall Street
Industry and Science
Luther Sivley
Medical Mission Field
Folsom
MIME
Herbert Ferguson
West End Baptist Hospital
Ferguson
Bob Ferguson
Trinity
Mae Garth Shackelford
Courtland
R. H. Evans
Anthony F. Jones
Country Club Road
Jefferson Hospital
Stefanyia Jones
G. M. Davenport
Central Methodist Church
Davenport
Sheritt Co. B. “Humphrey Today
Decatur Fire Department
Tenth Ave. E
Clyde Kimberlin
Jackson St
Brown's
Betty Gunn
E. Moulton
Walter Fairbanks
W. L. Pate
Twelfth Ave
Decatur State Branch
Florence
Cullman
Joe Barthelemy
W. W. Glass
First Presbyterian Church
F. L. Clements
W. Moulton
Hamil Clinic
J. Y. Hamil
Edgewater Park, Miss
E. W. Corley
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Otis E. Kirby
Gordon “Bishop
Central Baptist Church
John H. McMath
Orlando, Florida
H. V. Canan
Corps of Engineers
Gram
D. Universal
Electoral College
Blood Donors’ Club
Dixie
Capt. Wiley
Holy Land
Alabama Metals CO
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