Goering Seen as Menacing and On Trial at Nuremberg
The United States concluded four hours of testimony labeling Hermann Goering as dangerous and the trial continued with Sir David Maxwell Fyfe presenting against Joachim von Ribbentrop. Albrecht cited Goering authored documents showing his role in Nazi aggression as the court observed diary excerpts and captured papers.
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Albrecht
Gestapo
David Maxwell Fyfe
Ribbentrop
St. James
Sir-David
Ion
Count Cranp
Italy
Poland
Fusch
Danzig
Ciano
Mussolini
David
Reichsmarshal
Ralph H. Albrecht
New York
Goering
Goerin
Air Force
Col
Burton C. Andrus
Rudolf Hess
Hitler
Russia
Germany
Albrecht Are
Kassel
Spain
Bodenschatz
Reichmarshal
England
Military committee weighs inquiry into Army actions
The House military committee faces pressure to launch an investigation or informal inquiry as letters and petitions pile up. Chairman May of Kentucky favors action but suggests the Army is doing its best. Rankin’s bill to aid conscientious demobilization gains attention as demonstrations near Andrews Field escalate tensions with Army officials.
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House Military Committee
May
Florida
Sparkman
Alabama
Rankin
Miss
Andrews Field
Capitol
Maryland
Curtis D. Sluman
Army Air Force Base
Frank S. Guiner
William F. Hall
Sluman
Blatt
S Separation
Pickets march before four Montgomery laundries
About 400 workers at four major Montgomery laundries picketed today demanding higher wages and union recognition by the CIO United Laundry Workers. Union spokesman John J. Schuster called for a $16 a week minimum while operators dispute the figure and state mediation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
United Laundry Workers Union
CIO
John J. Schuster
Emmett Brooks
Fred S. Ball
City Council Actions Include License Reclassifications and Sale
The council reclassified E. E. Vassar from itinerant baker to peddler with license cut to 100, denied special terms for John Nelms slaughter Pen fees, and adjusted licenses for J. D. Cloud and L. K. Lowery. It also approved a motor truck license, sold a lot at Third Street and Seventh Avenue for 900, and discussed paying certain fees.
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E. E. Vassar
Vasser
Decatur
J.D. Cloud
J. E. Lowery
John H. Nelms
Health Department
Third Street
Seventh Avenue
Ray Warren
Markets rally lifts steel, motors, rails and ties on New York exchanges
The New York stock market saw its best rally in weeks with gains above three points in steels motors rails and ties as heavy trading occurred on the big board and curb. Cotton futures spiked by 1.10 a bale amid strong opposition to a price ceiling with later light profit taking and slower activity due to a communications strike.
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New York
New York Western Union
Commission House
Nashville Livestock Market Report Recap
Heavy rains slow receipts with scattered sales and a steady tone. Cattle show steer declines to 25 lower, cows firm to higher, vealers and calves steady, hogs and sheep near steady with limited offerings and price ranges listed. Canners and cutters weak to moderate, top steer price 18.50 per cwt. vealers 14.50 to 17.00. hogs 13.25 to 14.55 living within reported ranges.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
State Market News Service
Lawrence County Notes on Local Families and Veterans
Reported military service returns include Sgt Lonnie C Miller and Pvt Gordon Miller and Pvt Eugene Miller from Lonnie C Miller's family. Other items note I K Hogan and M T Kelsoe homecomings, visits among local residents, D T Stover rheumatism, and George Stover funeral attendance. Rev Hardiman preached at the Methodist church Sunday.
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Lonnie C. Miller
Sgt
Gordon Miller
Eugene Miller
Lonnie
Gordon
Eugene
I. K. Hogan
Decatur
M. T. Kelsoe
Clyde Kelsoe
Hartselle
Oran Kelsooe
Cullman
Charlie McMillian
Ian
James Parker
Seldon Kelsoe
D. T. Stover
Lige Stover
Kentucky
George Stover
Brown
Guy Stover
George Lindsey
Danville
Dixie
Rev. Hardiman
Big Jim Folsom Seeks Shoes in Birmingham Appeal
Big Jim Folsom, 1942 gubernatorial hopeful, told Joel Money he has only one pair of shoes, worn thin after three years without a new pair. He wears a size 16 and cannot buy replacements. Civil War balloons were noted as distant signal stations in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Big Jim Folsom
Folsom
Joel Money
Wright Brothers Secure 1908 Army Aircraft Contract
The government and the Wright brothers signed the initial Army aviation contract in 1908, formalizing the first military airplane arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brothers
Insect Parasite Variety Count Worldwide Reaches 100000
A scholarly note states there are about 100 000 varieties of insect parasites globally. Researchers catalog diverse species affecting ecosystems and host organisms. The figure highlights the vast scope of parasitology and biodiversity studies worldwide.
Cotton plan attacked by three southern senators in Washington
Three influential senators from Georgia Alabama and their ally Hill condemned the OPA proposal to impose ceilings on the 1946 cotton crop. They argued price controls distort markets and urged realistic adjustments on manufactured textiles to settle price problems. They noted current parity and urged congress to act.
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Washington
South
OPA
George
D-Ala
Bowles
Congress
Bankhead
Department of Agriculture
Alabamaian
Decatur Rural Committee Plans Farm Development Event
The agricultural committee of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce will host a Thursday evening gathering with Chairman Maynard Layman and Co-chairman Charles M. Scales Jr in charge. The event aims to reveal a new development project for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Maynard Layman
Charles M. Scales Jr
Minister J D Lighter Dies in Birmingham Auto Crash
Reverend J D Lighter 72 pastor of East Thomas Methodist Church died while driving his car on a Northside street. He was found slumped over the wheel with the vehicle veering off the road into a residence lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
J. D. Lighter
East Thomas Methodist Church
Mrs Black’s Rites Are Set For Theresa J Black
Funeral services for Theresa James Black 90 will be held at Johnson's Chapel with Rev M H Harper and Rev Addie Wallace officiating at o'clock this afternoon Burial is in the adjoining cemetery Peck directing She died 11 45 Monday at her daughter Mrs Earl Turrentine Hart selle Surviving: two sons H Black Givensville Fla Jessie M Black Birmingham and two daughters Mrs Earl Turrentine and Mrs Howard Higdon Falkville 1 and 28 grandchildren Pallbearers: James Thomas Turrentine Robert Lewis Turrentine Bernard Hargett Virgil Hargett Virl Hargett and J B Black
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Theresa James Black
M. H. Harper
Addie Wallace
Johnson's Chapel
Peck
Black
Earl Turrentine
Hartselle
H. Black
Giinsville Fla
Jessie M. Black
Birmingham
Howard Higdon
Falkville
James Thomas Turrentine
Robert Lewis Turrentine
Bernard Hargett
Virgil Hargett
Virl Hargett
J. B. Black
Manhunt Follows Child Kidnapping and Murder in Chicago
Investigators pursue a killer who abducted Suzanne Degnan from her bedroom. A $20,000 ransom note is found with the victim's dismemberment. a bloodstained cart is examined. Police sweep the North Side with 100 officers and FBI involvement, while the Degnan family home is guarded through the night.
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Chicago
Kenmore Avenue
Suzanne
Goldberg
St. Louis
FBI
Gerald B. Norris
St. Louis Union Station
Grover Casey
Troy
Ala
James Degnan
Norris
North Side
Joseph Goldberg
Walter Storms
Government negotiators avert looming wage strikes in 3 industries
In Washington officials worked to avert steel and meat packing walkouts set for January 14 and 16. Wage boards considered concessions to end the disruptions affecting about 335,000 meat workers and 800,000 steel workers. A separate CIO United Electrical Workers strike involving General Electric, General Motors, and Westinghouse was set for January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIO United Electrical
General Electric
General Motors
Westinghouse
Fifteen Year Old Burglary Suspect Sentenced to Reform School
A fifteen year old boy charged with burglary was tried in Limestone county court on Monday January 7 before Judge T. S. Wood. The case was sent to Probate Judge A. M. McConnell who sentenced him to reform school. He was jailed during an Athens jailbreak in December but did not escape as doors were left open by two inmates and Deputy Biles was assaulted.
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Limestone County
T. S. Woodroof
A. M McConnell
Athens
Biles
Morgan tax distribution and local military moves noted
The Dec 31 to Jan 1 tax spread lists Alabama state Morgan County and city allocations, plus school districts, with amounts for Austinville Falkville Hartselle Trinity and Decatur. Local notices report veterans enlisting and re enlistments at Fort McClellan and other bases, attend inauguration ceremonies, and discharge and promotion updates for several Decatur area residents.
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Morgan County
Alvis G. Briscoe
State of Alabama
Austinville
Falkville
Hartselle
Trinity
Decatur
Brutal Chicago Kidnapping Case Shocks City
Police pursue several leads in the Suzanne Degnan case as detectives question multiple men. The child’s severed head was found near an apartment building, prompting a citywide manhunt. Mayor Kelly and police call the slaying sadistic, with evidence including a ladder and fingerprints. Degnan family, stunned by grief, had offered a $20,000 ransom in hopes of a return.
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Edward J. Kelly
Degnan
Suzanne
U. S
Baltimore
Degnant
Kenmore Avenue
Edgewhter Beach
James. E
Helen Degnan
John L. Sullivan
Chicago
Sacred Heart Academy
Washington
Elizabeth
Worcester
Mass
Holy Cross College
OPA
Alabama man held in St Louis for alleged telephoned ransom
Grover Casey, 23, of Troy Alabama, was arrested in Union Station after demanding 500 dollars in a series of calls to James Degnan father of a slain child. He suffered an epileptic seizure while questioned and was moved to a hospital ward while held for the FBI.
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ST. Louis
Western Union
Union Station
James Degnan
Slain
Suzarhe Degnan
Grover Casey
Troy
Ala
City Hospital
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Chinese truce talks near final settlement in Chungking
China's truce committee reported major portions settled in a communique after a three hour morning session and a lengthy afternoon discussion presided by General Marshall. Government and communist representatives said only details remain before a cease fire order. The conference will reconvene tomorrow amid optimism for a final settlement before the opening.
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Chungking
China
Marshall
Truman
Political Consultative Council
Limestone County News Briefs From Capshaw and Nearby
Mr Young Toney wrecked his car Saturday hitting a light pole and was taken to the hospital then released. Mrs Bessie Pike and Rosetta returned from Huntsville after visiting with the Hilliards and the Pikes. Residents including the Vassers, Lewters, Cole and Balch families were shown visiting, Illnesses include flu affecting Hester Smith and Mrs Russell Thornberry. OC Co Bell of Huntsville is building a store and house in the area.
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Young Toney
Bessie Pike
Rosetta
Huntsville
Luther Hilliard
John Pike
Robert Vasser
Comer Cole
Sarah
Lilly Schaeffer
George. Vasser
R.E. Whitt
J.L. Thomas
Hector Menefee
Harold
P. E
OC. Co. Bell
City to curb juvenile delinquency under Whitmire plan
Police Chief Whitmire reports 15 delinquency cases in December with three arrests. Mayor Summer directs reprimands for under 16, fines possible for ages 16 to 18. Earlier, 14 cases in November. three to Probate Judge Almon, three sent to school, rest returned to parents. Recent arrests include two 16 year olds and a 10 year old for robberies. another 8 year old sent home for selling stolen cigarettes at a depot.
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Whitmire Din
Summer
Whitmire
Council
T. G.almon
Decatur
Southern Railway
Veteran service details span two theaters and local ties
Watkins spent two years in Alaska with the 151st engineers battalion and the last year at Chanor base section Brussels Belgium. Watkins is discharged and works at the City Electric Department. Mrs AH Carmichael Jr and Archie Hill Carmichael visited their parents at 601 Fourth Avenue West. Eugene Smith GM 3 C Decatur has Navy discharge after 36 months service with 32 overseas and nine battle stars in 13 major engagements. L C Hilliard CM 3 C Decatur discharged after 27 months service with 2 months overseas and one battle star. Tech Sergeant Russell Powell returned home with Army discharge after three years service two years in the Pacific.
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John A. Means
USMC
San Diego
Watkins
Alaska
151St Engineers Battalion
Chanor
Brussells
Belgium
City Electric Department
AH. Carmichael Jr
Archie Hill Carmichael
J. E. Means
Fourth Avenue West
Eugene Smith
Decatur
Navy
L. C. Hilliard
12Th Avenue West
Tech
Russell Powell
Pacific
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Delmar R.duskin, Jr
Oklahoma
Gstand
Samuel Carson
Roseville Mich
Nineteenth Avenue
Sherman and
Wadsworth
Fanka
Tulane
Henry Frnka
Tulsa University
Tulane University
New Orleans
Claude
Little Monk" Simons-4bottom
Wall Street
N. Y. Cotton
Lawrence County
Charles
Mark Tucci
Byron Spencer Tucci
Philadelphia
We Williams
Central Baptist Church
Morgan County. Missionary. Baptist Association
BTU
WMU
William
Reform School
George Marvin Wells
Hunstville
West Clinton Street
Wells
Hemritsville Arsenal
Cee A Ige A
Ee Rem Laverne Herman’ Williams
West Wilson
Williams
Fort McClellan
Herbert L. Holland
Fifth Avenue South
Army Air Corps
Robert Hutson
Charles Harold Elliott
Memphis
Son
E. E. Martin
Baugh Infirm
H. G. Lemons
Somerville
Baugh Infirmary
James Howard Barnes
Trinity 1
J. E. Mathews
Decatur 2
Howell's
Cecil Thomas
Seybourn H. Lynne
North
James H. Crow Jr
Julian Harris
Elmer Nix
Sherman. Powell
John. Peach
Philip Shanks
John Caddell
Charles Eyster
Fred Eugene Scarborough
East
Sherman Street
Scarborough
W. H. Brandt Ardson
Jimmy
Evanston
Richard Lee Watkins
War Department
Felix A
Doc” Blanchard, Jr
Bishopville
S. C
Army
Pirate
Sting
Yeateoda Wire
Limestone County Capshaw
Miss Brich
James L. Rankin Insurance
Stave War
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