Administration Housing Plan Aims at Moderate Income Families
Sparksman says a new administration housing program will fund between 2.0 and 2.25 billion dollars over two years to back loans for cooperatives and non profit groups serving moderate income families. A National Mortgage Corporation for Housing Cooperatives would guarantee up to 95 percent of property value with long terms. Public hearings are set as the administration and Congress seek a compromise to expand housing beyond direct government loans.
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Administration
Sparkman
D-Alai
Truman
Congress
National Mortgage Corporation For
Treasury
Maybank
D-Sc
Senate Banking Committee
Senate
Senate Group
Rep
Spence
D-Ky
House Banking Committee
Congressional Committee
White House
Mort
Housand Home Finance Agency
Raymond Foley
Particihousing
Arkrman
Miner Contempt Hearing Tied to 1969 Shelby County Raid
Judge Mullins told four men they can face future citations despite discharge. A federal grand jury in mid December considered contempt charges for answering questions about the raid at a non union mine in Shelby County last June 13. Four men were beaten by a gang during the disruption while the mine stayed open during a national work stoppage led by John L. Lewis. The jury brought no indictments and set a December 29 hearing to determine why they should not be held in contempt. FBI agents testified Brantly Johnson and Orange attended a Boothton meeting on June 11 where volunteers were asked to organize a small mine.
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Orange
Carter
Mullins
Federal Grand Jury
Shelby County
United Worker
John L.is
FBI
Brantly
Johnson and Orange
Boothton
Grand Jury
Markets: Cotton and Livestock Prices Across Regions
Cotton and grain prices mixed with livestock bids in New York Atlanta and Nashville. Cotton futures eased after a seasonal peak as hedging and mill buying influenced values. North Georgia poultry demand steady with good Friday sales. Nashville reports mixed cattle and hog activity with steady to higher bids for select ranges.
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N.Y
New York
Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
Confession details Ardmore bank robbery trio plan and getaway
The three suspects confess a three week plan to rob the Ardmore bank using a Ford as a getaway car. They seized about $1,734, with $50 recovered. They fled north, abandoning the Ford, then hid cash in the woods. Arrests followed tips and witness statements. preliminary hearings waived.
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Troupe
Swanners
Wilson
North Limestone
Blowing Springs Hollow
Ardmore
Jesse
Junior
C. E
Athens
Johnson
FBI
George D. King
Birmingham
Ford
Eiry Nash
Johnson Denies Facts As FBI Probe Cites Alcohol Impairment
The record shows statements and denials involving the FBI inquiry. Johnson claimed he was drunk and could not remember details. The defense offered no direct testimony at the show cause hearing.
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Orange
FBI
Johnson
Wabash River Flood Threat Hits Indiana Areas
Flood flurries continued as rain drenched Illinois and Indiana. Highways blocked and rail travel disrupted across flooded sections. The Wabash River rose toward Logansport, nearly isolating the 20,000 resident city, with crest expected to reach Clinton and Terre Haute today.
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Illinois
Indiana
Logansport
Clinton
Terre Haute
Rain Delays and Flood Threat Reach Local Valley
Rainfall totals reach 5.30 inches with 2.91 inches in the previous night as slick highways prompt warnings from Highway Patrol Sgt. W B Little. U S 31 near Falkville flooded briefly and Moulton Decatur road at risk of closure while Memphis telephone service remains disrupted with partial restoration expected today.
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T.V. A
Highway Patrol
W. B. Little
Moulton-Decatur
U. S. 31
Falkville
Memphis
Avery Taylor
Southern Bell
Birmingham
Taylor
Floods and freezes tracker spans multiple states
The White River forks rise above flood stage in Indiana while Illinois faces major flood risk from the Embarrass and Kaskaskia rivers. National Guard units stand by for emergencies as Villa Grove and Idalia report homeless families. In Texas and the Gulf states freezing weather brings deaths and unseasonal warmth in the South.
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White River
Indiana
Wabash
Viicennes
Indiana National Guard
Illinois
Fifth Army
Chicago
Villa Grove
Embarrass
Idalia
Ilinois
Kaskaskia
California
Imperial
Coachella Valley
Don Anderson
California Fruit Garners Exchange
Francis Patrick Taken by Death
Francis M. Patrick 41 die in Cullman hospital after three months illness. Noted merchant farmer active in civic affairs and longtime Cullman Democratic executive committee member. Survived by sons Luther Gilbert T. Patrick Ethan L Ferris C Irving Ivan. 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Providence church to be announced. Born May 1869 in Marshall County. longtime resident of Cullman and area. Primitive Baptist Church member.
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Francis M. Patrick
U. S
Luther Patrick
Gilbert T. Patrick
Jasper
Cullman Hospital
Cullman
Irving
Ivan
Birmingham
Democratic Executive Committee
Patrick
Marshall County
H@e
Morgan
The
Primitive Baptist Church
Weather notes from Philadelphia and West Coast
The report records daytime highs with 58 degrees in Los Angeles and 61 degrees in San Diego. It mentions Philadelphia in the dateline context as part of the day's coverage.
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Philadelphia
Los Angeles
San Diego
Floodwaters Rise in Madison Area as Rain Totals Grow
In Huntsville Alabama streams rose after more than 4½ inches fell in 18 hours. TVA substation reported 4.58 inches from yesterday to noon today and the Tennessee River flooded low spots near Decatur Courtland. Flint River Hurricane Creek and Weatherly Creek rose rapidly. roads damaged countywide though few closures. Weatherly Creek flooded Weatherly Cove about six miles south of Huntsville.
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Huntsville
Ala
TVA
Decatur-Courtland
Madison County
Flint River
Brier Fork
Weatherly Cove
Navy Eyes New Head Coach After Sauer Resigns
Navy officials may offer the coaching post to Eddie J. Bredlatz after interviews at Annapolis. The 36 year old former San Francisco 49ers assistant coached Navy's battered fortunes and was the first candidate contacted by the academy following George Sauer's Friday resignation.
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NAVY
Eddie J. Bredlatz
Annapolis
Naval Academy
San Francisco 49Ers
George Sauer
Wragon
City Council handles paving cost survey and license fees
City Engineer was authorized to survey Eighth Avenue West from Flynn Street to Moulton Street and report approximate paving and drainage costs. M D Clements Jr asked about license fees and paid by check. Council set monthly bills at 6050 dollars and discussed vacated streets in West Decatur.
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Carol Smith
Flynn Street
Moulton Street
Eighth Avenue
M. D. Clements, Jr
Council
Clements
West
Decatur
Decatur Land Co
Homer Hutchison
Locust Street
Five Children Die in Flash Fire Sweeping Molenda Home
A flash fire in near zero weather destroyed a two story Molenda residence in Missoula injuring two of 11 children and caretaker Jim Parrish. The blaze, found about 3 30 AM EST, left five children dead while others escaped unharmed. The parents were away in Spokane with another daughter.
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Missoula
Mont
Jim Parrish
Leo Molenda
Spokane
Wash
Anderson Group Plans Decatur Visit to See Mills
Eight residents of Anderson South Carolina will visit Decatur this weekend arriving late Sunday. They aim to study Alabama Flour Mills operations with a view to building grain storage facilities in Anderson. A L Johnson manager of Alabama Flour Mills spoke to Anderson residents weeks ago and invited them to discuss building and operations. The group is raising 150000 dollars to fund the new plant serving area grain crops.
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Anderson
South Carolina
Decatur
Alabama Flour Mills
A. L. Johnson
Havineen
Huntsville Man Is Sent to Prison
Huntsville resident Vance Wilson Morris was moved to Maxwell Field federal prison to serve a two year term after a conviction last October for conspiring to defraud liquor taxes. He faces an additional charge of intimidating government witnesses with a preliminary hearing held recently and a future trial date to be set.
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Birmingham
U. S. Marshal's Office
Vance Wilson
Morris
Huntsville
Maxwell Field
Ala
R. Macy Taylor
UN S
Taylor
Safe Stolen with Truck From Aniston Auto Firm
thieves broke into an Anniston dealership last night and stole a safe and a truck used to haul it away. Marvin Fowler, manager owner, reported entry through a garage window and the use of an electric drill to access the office.
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Anniston
Ala
Yeggs
Marvin Fowler
Truck Crash Causes Minor Injuries on U S 31
Two southbound trucks collided about 2:25 PM two miles south of Decatur injuring Samuel LaFayette McClendon 31 of Decatur bruised knee. Damages listed at 125 dollars. A separate banana truck wreck in the scene scattered 4000 pounds of fruit and caused 16 300 dollars in losses.
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U.S. 31
Decatur
Samuel LaFayette McClendon
Decatur 2
Highway Patrol
Paul Jones
Joseph C. Robertson
Wylam
McClendon
Florida
Limestone County
Jacksonville
Fla
Chicago
William Wilson
Brickner
del Ray Beach
Jessie Latt
Miami
Straud Norton
Athens
R. E. Beasley
Carl Edgemon
British coalition dissolves ahead of general election
The coalition government fractured in a pre election row between liberal and populist factions, leaving Britain to face a general election in April or sooner as parties scramble to form a new governing majority.
U S Seeks to Drive Wedge in Far East Policy
Washington outlines a Far Eastern policy aimed at widening the split between the Chinese people and communist Russia. The plan would support nationalist movements, offer economic aid, and possibly arms to nations threatened by communism, with emphasis on Formosa and a coming Acheson policy speech.
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Washington
Russia
China
U. S
Acheson
Senate Foreign Relations
House Foreign Affairs
Far East
Formosa
Orient
Truman
Mr. Truman
United States
State Department
Veterans Protest Voting Rights In Alabama Proclamation
Veterans and Joe Morrison of Decatur form a committee after a governor office meeting set for next Tuesday. Folsom’s proclamation cites veterans deprived of voting rights and alleges injustice and unequal treatment by some boards. Ex servicemen in Alabama are exempt from the poll tax.
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Joe Morrison
Decatur
Folsom
Alabama
Decatur Weather Drops as Temperatures Shift
Noon reading reached 48 degrees at TVA substation with 62 degrees at 8 A M and 57 degrees for yesterday's 4 P M maximum. U S Weather Observer notes a minimum of 58 degrees. Mrs Martha Buck remains ill at Decatur General hospital. North Alabama Kennel Club to meet Monday at seven at the Keystone cafe for a Dutch supper and club affiliation.
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Decatur
TVA
U. S
Martha Buck
Decatur General Hospital
North Alabama Kennel Club
Eystone
Speake and Community Notes from Lawrence County
Friends report Mrs. Ottos Hill improving after an operation at a Decatur hospital. Local families move, visit, and attend events including church services, a funeral in Warrior, and holiday visits. Speake ball team travels to Mt Hope for three games while West Huntsville to play Speake. residents return to Auburn after Christmas with relatives.
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Ottos. Hill
Decatur
John Anders
Dennis Hampton
Falkville
Bill Wiley
Roger
Warrior
H.W. Alexander
Walter Alexander
Allen’ Way
Helen
Carolyn
Betty Hampton
Barbara Johnson
Spivey
Hartselle
New De Soto to Be Shown at Rowzee Motors Tuesday
De Soto’s 1950 model will debut publicly Tuesday January 10 at Rowzee Motors Inc De Soto Plymouth at 243 Grant Street Decatur Morgan County. HR Rowzee invites citizens to visit from 8 AM until all visitors are served with entertainment and showroom demonstrations to highlight new features.
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Rowzee Motors, Inc
de Soto-Plymouth
Grant Street
Rowzee
Decatur
Morgan County
Seven Enlisted in Marine Corps at The Local Office
In late 1949 the Decatur marine recruiting office enlisted seven men from sixty applicants with fifty three rejected for disqualification. The office moved to Decatur in September as sub district HQ consolidating Huntsville and Florence offices. It covers sixteen counties near the Tennessee line.
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Marine Corps
Decatur
Marine
Huntsville
Florence
Marion
Winston, Cullman
Cherokee
Tennessee Line
Minor Crashes Reported In City On Two Days
City police investigated two minor crashes on Wednesday and Thursday. A 1947 Dodge driven by J. F. Grimmett of Selma and a 1937 Buick driven by B. G. Gordon of Decatur sustained light damage at Sixth Avenue and Church Street. A second collision on Second Avenue near Moulton Street involved a 1947 Buick driven by Mrs. Edward Gy Sandlin and a 1949 Ford driven by J. Weaver, with light damage reported.
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Sixth Avenue
Church Street
Dodge
J. F.grimmett
Selma
Buick
B. G. Cordon
Decatur 2
J. T Weatherly
Horace Standridge
Second Avenue
Moulton Street
C.M. Kennedy
W. C. Hunter
Edward Gy
Sandlin
Prosper Ong
Ford
J. Weaver
East Cain Street
Arnold Morris Called Home
Funeral services for Arnold Clinton Morris 55 will be held Saturday at 11 A M at Brown Service Funeral Home chapel Norwood Birmingham. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery Birmingham. Morris died at his home in Decatur after a long illness. He was a retired Land N machinist. He is survived by five sisters and three brothers and many relatives.
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Arnold Clinton Morris
Brown Service
Funeral Home Chapel
Norwood
Birmingham
Forest Hill Cemetery
Brown
Morris
Second Street West
Brown Funeral Home
Decatur
Morgan County
Land N
L B
Hendon
Pearl Suggs
Poplar Bluff
M. A. Hardin
Harold, Parker
Austin Couch
Falkville
L. G
Haleyville
W. A
Gadsden
Roy
President Truman forecasts rapid growth and job gains
President Truman calls for longer loan repayment terms for small business from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and outlines ambitious 1950 goals. He envisions national output surpassing $300 billion within five years, boosting family income by about $1,000 and cutting unemployment to 2 million, backed by a Council of Economic Advisers review.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Mr. Truman
Truman
United States
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Council
Kentucky Lock closure to navigation in January 1950
Notice to navigation interests for the Tennessee River states the Kentucky Lock at mile 224 above the mouth will close to navigation from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on January 24 to 27 1950 to complete the lower gate anchorages. Shippers are asked to adjust schedules accordingly. Colonel A W Pence Corps of Engineers District signs the notice.
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Tennessee River
Kentucky Lock
Chemical weed control cheaper than hand cutting says REA
The Rural Electrification Administration finds chemical weed control cheaper than hand cutting. The statement highlights a shift to chemical methods for vegetation management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electrification Administration
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