Motorist Unit Work Praised By Alabama AAA Leader
Mrs. Mark Tucker of the Alabama Motorists Association notes 2.5 million car owning members in about 750 clubs aided national and local travel, safety, and road services in 1948. The AAA helped relax travel restrictions, issued over 15 million travel guides, raised duty-free limits to 400, trained 16,000 school safety patrols, and supported highway planning while exposing corrupt practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Tucker
Alabama Motorists Association
American Automobile Association
United States
U. S
Tucker
Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
Veterans Life Insurance Questions Answered by VA Column
The Daily provides a veterans service column with VA answers on NSLI physical exams reinstatement, applying for eligibility under Public Law 346, transferring NSLI to private companies, and WWI eligibility for Government Life Insurance. Eligible veterans may write the nearest VA regional office for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service
Veterans Administration
National Service Life
U. S Army
U. S
Sergeant Taylor Phones Mother From Germany
Mrs. Georgia Taylor received a phone call from her son M Sergeant John D Taylor who said he is well and happy. He was formerly with the 151st engineers Company B Decatur and has spent three years in Germany now stationed in Stuttgart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D- Taylor
Georgia Taylor
Taylor
151St Engineers
Decatur
Germany
Stuttgart
Knoxville man dies in Huntsville crash on Highway 72
Jack Roy Youngblood age 20 of Knox ville Tenn died instantly when an automobile left U S Highway 72 and overturned about nine miles west of Huntsville. State highway patrol reported the fatalities occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Jack Roy Youngblood
Knoxville
Tenn
Here
Youngblood
Montgomery and Hawkins Couple Wed in 1924 Ceremony
Hector Delane Montgomery and Joyce Jacqueline Hawkins united in marriage on December 24 at 904 Sherman Street. The couple plans residence in Decatur and begins life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Delane Montgomery
Decature
Joyce Jacqueline Hawkins
Sherman
National sales group opens Decatur branch
A 69 year old national organization announces a new Decatur branch. Sheffield and Birmingham teams average over $100 weekly. Sales experience optional with full training provided at field-house interviews. Contact Mr Cheatham at 383 ts Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Sheffield
Birmingham
Cheatham
Ts Ave
AT&T Stock Slips as Market Declines Mark Wall Street
American Telephone and Telegraph shares fell sharply in today's market marking a three day decline with intraday drops to about 415 and a partial recovery. Other notable losers included U S Steel U S Steel United Aircraft and General Motors while some issues and bonds moved differently amid mixed trading. The Treasury announced a new 14 percent one year certificate for holders of a large maturing issue, signaling satisfaction with current short term rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Telephone & Telegraph
U. S. Steel
Yourtstown Sheet & Tube
Cannonwealth Edison
Electric Power & Light
International Paper
Schenley
Caterpillar Tractor
Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago Update
New York stocks rose with a rally erasing early losses. Bonds remained steady amid fair demand for rails. Cotton showed irregular liquidation with mill buying. Chicago wheat eased on rains in the Southwest. Corn fell with soybeans and lard. oats were weak. Hogs held steady to 25 cents higher, top $21.75. Cattle were steady to $1 lower, top $33.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Nashville Livestock Market Report Cattle Hogs and Lambs
Nashville Tennessee January 17 cattle bids ease and some classes steady mixed with some declines. Calves steady with dealers 29.00 to 36.00. hogs uneven with lighter weights down and top around 20.50. heavier hogs 25 to 50 lower. Sheep steady with good lambs 20.00 to 23.00 and ewes 9.00 down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Cotton futures swing on liquidation and mill buying
New York traders saw irregular cotton futures with early losses on liquidation and hedging, then a rebound on mill buying and short covering. The market awaited export clarifications amidChina sales not shipped, while Japan re entered the market for 48000 bales for Jan-March with May futures pricing. Late prices rose 25 cents to 5 cents below prior close with March 32.39 May 32.17 and July 31.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
China
Japan
Live poultry market weak with lower prices reported
North Georgia live poultry market prices fell across sizes on January 17 with New Hampshire Reds and White Crosses under 3 pounds down 11 2 cents to 26 1 229 cents. Over 3 pounds mostly 1 cent lower. Barred Rock Crosses weak in some areas at 25 1 2 27 cents FOB farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New Hampshire
Mrs. Rosie Long Claimed by Death
Mrs. Rosie Long 65 of Danville 3 died at Lavender hospital after a week long illness. Services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Johnson's Church chapel with interment in adjoining cemetery. Mutual Service directing. Survived by husband C. T. Long and son Charlie, and daughter Mrs. H. B. Jenkins, all of Danville 3, plus brother Jim Bell and sister Mrs. J. T. Tucker of Decatur 3 and four others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Long
Danville 3
Johnson's Church Chapel
Jim Bell
J. T. Tucker
Decatur 3
Etowah County inaugurates full-time reform court with new judge
Gadsden awaits the start of a re modeled county court system in Etowah County. George D Motley Jr a former Gadsden attorney becomes judge and will preside six days weekly under the new arrangement established by last year's county wide election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ala
Etowah County
George D Motley Jr
Dr. E. R. Currier Dies. Hartselle Dentist
Dr. E R Currier 66 a Hartselle dentist died Sunday night in a Birmingham hospital after illness during a visit. He practiced 23 years in Hartselle was active in civic life and a charter member of the Rotary club. Funeral Tuesday at First Methodist with interment in Jacksonville.
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E. R. Currier
Hartselle
Currier
Birmingham
Board of
Stewards
J. Clifton Draper
J. H. Chitwood
R. E. Branscomb
Jacksonville City Cemetery
Drinkard
Brown
Luther Roberts
Cecil Johnson
M. H. Broom
Franklin Stewart
J. O. Blizzard
Parity reform urged by Congressman Jones in Washington
Congressman Bob Jones called on the agriculture committee to rewrite the parity formula and restore price supports. He argued current law lowers support prices when farmers need them most and favored keeping basic farm commodities at 80 percent parity with production limits while criticizing a 60 to 90 percent discretionary range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Jones
Washington
Agriculture Committee
Jones
Wones
Secretary of Agriculture
James
Pay raise for Truman and top aides debated ahead of inauguration
Congress considers a pay bill to boost President elect Truman’s pay and tax free expense allowance before the oath on Thursday. The measure would lift his expense limit from 40 000 to 90 000 annually, and also raise salaries for the Vice President and Speaker from 20 000 to 30 000 plus 10 000 for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economic Cooperation Administration
Truman
Congress
Planes Disturb Game on Refuge Prompt Manager Warning
Planes disturb waterfowl at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge with pilots flying low and chasing flocks. Manager Lawrence S. Givens notes danger to large birds and cites federal laws and FAA rules banning disturbance of waterfowl on refuge lands. He urges pilots to refrain from low flying to observe birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Lawrence S. Givens
Givens
Pil
Changes in Decatur VA Office in 1948
The Decatur Veterans Administration Office reports major 1948 changes led by staff reductions in the North Alabama Area while sustaining efficiency. The Medical Program added two physicians and two clerical staff, with over 2,000 medical examinations and treatments by VA doctors and fee basis physicians in Morgan County. Education and Training notes 721 disabled veterans in vocational rehab. 1,039 veterans benefited from guidance and testing. over 11,000 veterans interviewed by the Contract Unit. 5,000+ benefit applications filed. more than $10,000 in government insurance premiums collected. The office aims to continue applying lessons learned to maximize va program benefits for veterans and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
North Alabama
Morgan County
Decatur VA
Reams
Verbal Blows Across Congress Over Civil Rights Group
Representative John S. Wood of Georgia clashed with the Civil Rights Congress in letters and public comments. Wood warned of potential violence at a preinaugural march while the group denounced the attacks and defended peaceful aims to redress grievances. The exchange cites past Justice Department and House committee labeling.
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Washington
John S. Wood
Civil Rights Congress
Wood
House UN American Activities Committee
Congress
Len Goldsmith
The
Goldsmith
Communist Party
House
Justice Department
un-American Activities Committee
Browning Inaugurated Governor of Tennessee
Gov Gordon Browning was sworn in as Tennessee governor on the War Memorial steps in Nashville. The 59 year old Huntingdon chancellor took the oath before thousands as outgoing Gov Jim McCord rode with him to the platform. Browning began a second term ten years after his first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Gordon Browning
Tennessee
Huntingdon
War Memorial Building
Memorial Square
Capitol Hill
A. B. Neil
Tennessee Supreme Court
Jim McCord
Browning
Capitol Grounds
Three Blazes Extinguished Here With Small Losses
Three fires caused small losses at Floyds Barb B Q 306 Alabama Street Home Oil Mill and 25 Walnut Street. A fire at the barbecue stand started by an oil stove occurred at 2 15 am and a waste fire at the Home Oil Mill at 9 50 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd's
Barb-B-Q
Alabama Street
Home Oil Mill
Walnut Street
Marriage U K Is Lost by G I s
In Frankfurt Germany on January 17 the U S Army canceled all permits for GI marriages to German women as part of a new Occupation Zone policy. The order voids prior permissions and could affect hundreds of soldiers. Army officials say marriages to enter the United States were too common without clear motives. Restrictions now bar enlisted soldiers below sergeant from marrying in Germany except in special cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard O'Regan
Frankfurt
Germany
U. S. Army
United States
Army
Tax Deadline Extended Midnight for Many Taxpayers
Washington reports a midnight deadline extension for filing 1948 tax returns and estimates. Farmers with income over 600 dollars must declare amounts, along with doctors lawyers self employed individuals and some salaried workers. The final return deadline remains March 15 for those not filing now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Former Decatur Resident Mrs. E. C. Kirby Dies in Florida
Funeral services for Mrs. E. C. Kirby a former Decatur resident will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Sulphur Springs Florida burial will be there She died Saturday morning in Sulphur Springs where she had lived for several years She was about 80 years old Surviving include a son G W Crawford of Sulphur Springs and other relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Kirby
Decatur
Sulphur Springs
Fla
Rites For Soldier Held Wednesday
The body of Pvt. Charles R. Brewer arrives Tuesday by L and N train to Courtland High. Funeral cortege leaves Wednesday at 2 10 p.m. from First Methodist Church for services at 2 30 p.m. Rev EC Corley and Rev Jesse Rogers officiate. Burial in city cemetery. Brown's directing. Surviving are the parents and a sister Mrs J M Womble of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Brewer
Earl Brewer
Courtland High
First Methodist Church
EC. Corley
Jesse Rogers
City Cemetery
Brown
J. M. Womble
Communists Facing Trial in New York Court
A dozen high communist leaders faced trial in federal court New York January 17 for alleged subversive activity and espionage. Judge Medina denied postponement as 11 defendants appeared while William Z Foster was absent ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Harold R. Medina
George W. Crockett, Jr
San Francisco
Federal
William Z. .Foster
Communist Party
Medina
Harry M. Cacher
National Board of
The
Foster
Benjamin J. Davis, Jr
New York City
John Gates
Daily Worker
Robert G. Thompson
John Williamson
Jack Stachel
Henry Winston
Irving Potash
CIO Farriers Joint Council
Gilbert Green
Chicago
Illinois
Carl Winter
Detroit
Michigan
Gus Hall
Cleveland
Ohio
Global unrest flares as governments scramble amid postwar tensions
In multiple regions, unrest surges with Indian minority fleeings and flareups in Johannesburg. Greece faces coalition instability as Themistokles Sophoulis resigns and King Paul warns of drastic action. Turkey and Czechoslovakia also confront political crises while Russia and Poland boost trade and the Indonesian plan draws UN scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
Durban
Greece
Paul
Themistokles Sophoulis
Turkey
Greence
Hasan Saka
Czechoslovakia
Kiement Gottwald
Russia
Poland
Lake Success
Republic of Indonesia
United States
Indonesia
UN Good Offices Committee
Netherlands
Federation
Capital Inaugural Week Features Governors Dinner and Re inaugurals
In inaugural week events fill Wednesday with receptions and dances for 48 states and national figures. Main Wednesday nights include the governors reception at Joseph E Davies home, a combined electoral college dinner at the Mayflower, and a Hollywood flavored re inaugural at the National Guard armory. Thursday covers the oath and inaugural parade and a presidential event at the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Davies
Moscow
Mayflower
Hollywood
National Guard Armory
Armed Services
National Symphony
Paper Opens Home Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal formally opens its new building with an open house and inviting the public to view the modern newsroom and facilities. Officials note the move marks a milestone for the newspaper and its readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Local Notes and Births in Decatur Area
Continued column lists weekend visits and relocations. Mrs. Donald Thomas leaves Baugh Wiley clinic for home at 121 Eighth Avenue West. Several births announced at Baugh Wiley clinic. Police report arrests for public drunkenness and other offenses. Cotton market quoted middling 32.75. Hospital admissions include Mrs. R L Robinson and Mrs. Horace Ward. Local residents and visitors mentioned with several addresses and hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Thomas
Baugh- Wiley Clinic
Eighth Avenue West
Decatur
Five year old Reverend Marjoe Gortner Preaches
In Long Beach California on January 17 Reverend Marjoe Gortner delivered his first sermon since turning five. Wearing a drum major uniform and a blue suit he urged more Christian motherhood and frequent prayers to about 1200 listeners. He spoke of having Jesus in his heart and urged parents to stay home read the Bible and quit running around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
Marjoe Gortner
America
Faith Church
Masonic Temple
Raymond Miller
Marjee
Jesus
Forty Negroes Seek to Register in Macon County
In Tuskegee Alabama on January 17 about 40 Black residents queued as the Macon county board of registrars opened voter lists for the first time in nine months. The Boswell amendment, struck down by a Mobile federal court, would have required applicants to read and explain the U S constitution. The board planned equal treatment for all applicants and acted on 21 holdovers, registering seven Black and four White individuals while delaying others for paperwork issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee
Ala
Macon
Mobile
W. H. Bentley
Notasulga
U. S
Divorce Action Against Insane Person Upheld
Georgia Supreme Court rules an insane person may be sued for divorce for cruelty if the cruelty occurred before insanity. Amos Hugueley of West Point, Ga., sued Sarah Paschall Hugueley. she is in Milledgeville State Hospital. Case date January 1945 separation cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
State Supreme Court
Amos Hugueley
West Point
Sarah Paschall Hugueley
State Hospital
Milledgeville
Hugueleys
Gadsden
Ala
Georgia
Missing plane crash prompts RAF search at 9 40 A M
At 0940 hours a witness heard a plane overhead followed by an explosion. Royal Air Force search and rescue teams went to the area immediately after radio communication with the missing aircraft ceased at 9 40 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Airforce
Boswell Edict Appeal Slated
Alabama moves to appeal a federal ruling invalidating the Boswell amendment voting requirement. Attorney General Carmichael says the appeal will go to the U S Supreme Court with Boswell of Geneva as lead attorney. Gov. Folsom to provide appeal costs. Mobile board member urges final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Montgomery
A. A. Carmichael
U. S. Supreme Court
C. Boswell
Geneva
Carmichael
James E. Folsom
D. C. Randle
Mobile County Board of Registrars
U. S
Mobile County
Boards of Registrars
Attempted Break-In Reported at C. C. Montgomery's Store
Police seek a suspect after a Sunday night attempt to break into C. C. Montgomery's store at Moulton Heights. The front screen was removed and the intruder could not enter as the window was nailed down, per Police Chief J B Whitmire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Montgomery
Moulton Heights
J. B. Whitmire
Whitmire
New Trial Motions Postponed in Knighten and Thomas Cases
Judge James H. Crow announced that motions for new trials for Elmer Knighten convicted of second degree murder and Slim Thomas facing grand larceny charges are postponed until transcripts for the motions are prepared. Knighten was convicted for the 1946 slaying of Heck Bowen following a dice game argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Knighten
Slim Thomas
James H. Crow
Circuit Court
Knighten
Heck Bowen
Optometrists Hold 44th Alabama Convention in Birmingham
The Alabama Optometric Association concludes its 44th annual convention in Birmingham with 125 attendees. Dr. Henry L. Wolfe of Marshalltown Iowa spoke at the opening session yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optometrists
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Optometric Association
Henry L. Wolfe
Marshalltown
Iowa
Predecessors of modern British restaurants traced to coffee houses
The article notes that early British eating establishments evolved from coffee houses and taverns offering an everyday ordinar y meal at a common table for a fixed price.
Stenographer Job Opening in Decatur Branch
A 69 year old stenographer seeks a position with a national organization opening a Decatur branch. Requires knowledge of bookkeeping typing and shorthand. Excellent starting salary with periodical raises. See Mr Hancock or Mr Smith at 301 Bankers Life and Casualty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Organization
Decatur
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Disturb
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Decatur Negro High School
G. I
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Florida
W. A. Dougherty
Mrs. W. S. Finch
E. R. Carter, Jr
Robert E. Lee
W. H. Freeman
Somerville 2
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
T. R. Prince
Somerville
Eva Clark
12Th Avenue W
Ralph Edney
Town Creek 2
R. L. Robinson
Fifth Avenue E
Decatur General Hospital
Horace Ward
Wadsworth St
Willis F. Cochran
Oak St
Sunday
Roy Buford
Decatur 1
Tom Pike
Lacey
R. A. Greenshaw
Union Grove
Boswell
Heights
Clements Drug Stores
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