Truman May Enter Public Fight Over House Control
President Truman may take a public stand at his weekly news conference on Thursday as administration officials consider a move to restore the rules committee’s old power to pigeonhole bills. A Republican-Southern Democrat coalition seeks the change, arguing the current 21 day delaying limit is insufficient.
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Washington
Truman
House
Imay
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
Quick Vote Sought to Return Rules Power
Washington January 17 The house rules committee moved to force a quick vote on restoring its power to pigeonhole legislation. The vote shifted control from chairman Sabath to Rep Cox and could lead to a house vote on the rules change as early as tomorrow.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
Sabath
Ill
House
Rep
Cox
D-Ga
Sab
House Rules Battle Delays FEPC Bill Action
The rules committee may restore old powers allowing delays on major bills. A petition of 218 signatures could force floor action. FEPC anti discrimination bill by Rep Powell would create a fair employment practices commission to curb job refusals based on race. Powell warned of using every legislative lever if Monday proceedings are blocked.
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House
Rules Committee
Sabath
FEPC
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Rep
Powell
D-N. Y
Congress
Henry Swoope Cleared Here
Morgan county court this morning dismissed two cases and pressed one in the second session. George McCain's prohibition violation was continued until Wednesday. Dismissed were Guerney Gurley and Dave Cowart prosecutions. Robert L. Allen’s prohibition charge was not pressed. Henry Swoope was cleared of a second degree manslaughter charge in Monday’s single jury trial.
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Morgan County
George McCain
Guerney Gurley
Dave ’Cowart
Robert L. Allen
Henry Swoope
New 4 room cabin for sale on Finley Island
Too late to classify for sale details a four room cabin on Finley Island offered for immediate sacrifice. Contact Mooresville after 5 PM at 2641 for the transaction.
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Finley Island
Mooresville
North Georgia live poultry market steady to firm in Atlanta
Cotton prices and farm poultry details headline a market report from Atlanta Georgia. North Georgia live poultry market shows steady to firm demand with good activity across sections and supplies adequate on smaller sizes. Broilers and fryers 18 to 29 ounces mostly 18 1 2 to 19 2, with higher prices mainly paid by packing plants to their own growers.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Nashville Livestock Market Report Details January Prices
Federal State Departments of Agriculture cattle mostly steady with large lots and varied grades. steers and heifers 21.00 to 24.60, cows 15.25 to 16.50, bulls 18.00 to 19.00, calves 19.00 to 32.00, hogs steady with 180 to 240 lb at 16.00, sows 11.00 to 12.75. sheep 21.00 to 22.00 for good lambs with common stock 16.00 to 19.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
State Departments of Agriculture
Damage Suit Filed Over Lacon Mountain Truck Crash
A $7,500 damage suit was filed against Baggett Transportation in Morgan circuit court by Malone Freight Lines. The collision occurred on Lacon Mountain in May 1949 when a Baggett truck failed to stop at Deadman Curve and side swiped the Malone trailer. The truck caught fire, Kalefiremen fought to douse the blaze, and aluminum rolls aboard the Malone trailer were damaged.
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Baggett Transportation Company
Lacon Mountain
W. H. Brantley, Jr
Eyster and
Eyster
Malone Freight Lines, Inc
Morgan
Deadman's Curve
Lacon
Malone
Hartselle
Johnson Rites Be Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Sal Johnson, 66, will be held today at Center Springs church. Rev. R. F. McDonald will conduct the rites with interment in the adjoining cemetery Peck directing. Mrs. Johnson died Sunday evening in a Bessemer hospital after a life spent in East Morgan county. She was the widow of Dee M. Johnson, a Six Mile area farmer. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Bertha Smith of Somerville and a son Herbert Johnson of Bessemer. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
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Sal Johnson
Center Springs Church
R. F. McDonald
Peck
Johnson
Bessemer
Morgan County
Dee M. Johnson
Six Mile
Bertha Smith
Somerville
Herbert Johnson
Ex Commander of Company B Guest At Reunion Here
Robert D. Park of Indianapolis, former commanding officer of Company B 151st Engineers, was honored at a reunion held at the Country Club attended by about 28 members. The unit, part of the old National Guard, mobilized January 26, 1941, served in Alaska 1941 44, then Europe in 1944 and returned to the U S in 1945. Park is visiting Fred S. Hunt Jr.
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Robert D. Park
Indianapolis
151St Engineer Regiment
Country Club
Decatur
Alaska
U. S
Europe
Park
Fred S. Hunt’Jr
Alexander City Mayor Dies at Home After Illness
Alexander City Alabama January 17 mayor D Ho Jack Williams died suddenly at his home last night. Williams who had led Alexander City since 1948 had been in poor health and visited a Montgomery doctor yesterday for treatment. Surviving are his widow two sons Fred and Henry both of Alexander City and two daughters Mrs HH Scott of Alexander City and Mrs dohn Cummings of Auburn.
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Alexander City
Ala
Uwpi
D. Ho Jack Williams
Williams
Montgomery
Fred
Henry
Scott
Dohn Cummings
Auburn
Polio Vaccine Step Nearer in Lab Breakthrough
Frank Troup cites a National Foundation resume noting 1949 polio research progress led by Dr John F Enders in Boston and at Harvard. He says growing polio virus in non nervous tissue in a test tube marks a scientific first and could accelerate a safe vaccine pending March of Dimes fund drive.
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Frank Troup
Morgan County
National Foundation For
Troup
John F. Enders
Childrens's Hospital
Boston
Harvard University
March of Dimes
Enders
Cold War News Mix Follows European and British Moves
East German propaganda touts opening camps while West Germany promises end to most food rationing by March. Finland nears electors' vote and Russia faces a Finnish reply. Madrid rumors of a Spain Russia trade pact surface as Paris hosts envoy talks. Britain’s Morrison frames Feb 23 vote as Labor versus Conservative choice amid coalition talk. Formosa reports strengthened Hainan defenses as Nationalists bomb Liuchow peninsula.
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Finland
Paris
Spain
Soviet Union
Madrid
Cairo
Herbert Morrison
Winston Churchill
Britain
Taipei
Formosa
Hainan
Liuchow Peninsula
Beng
Voters urged to decide on barred electors in Alabama race
Abercrombie argues denying the public a chance to vote would defeat the democratic will. McCorvey says those openly opposing 1948 nominees could be barred by the state committee. Pro-Truman forces held mass meetings in Montgomery and Birmingham but no pro-Truman slate qualified for the November ballot.
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Abercrombie
Folsomites
Trumanites
State Committee
Gessner T. McCorvey
Alabama
Thurmond
Wright
Montgomery
Birmingham
Police training on burglaries and evidence gathering across North Alabama
Police schools are held across North Alabama this month and next. Sessions cover burglary laws, evidence gathering, fingerprinting, traffic crash investigation, public relations for traffic enforcement, and firearms training. Athens and Decatur departments participate with FBI involvement noted.
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North
Alabama
Donahoo
Athens Police Department
Decatur
FBI
Pickets Expand Across Greene County as Miners Strike
In Greene County Pennsylvania miners plan broader action as Robena leader Ozanich vows no return until a contract is won. UMW strikes ripple nationwide with new walkouts. U.S. Steel curtails miners’ credit amid credit squeeze. National Labor Relations Board weighs possible court action. Gov Duff urged emergency aid.
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Greene County
Ozanich
Robena
UMW
H. C. Frick Coal Company
U.S. Steel
Illinois
John L Lewis
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Lewis
Liberal Credit
H. C. Frick
Union Supply
Jones & Laughlin
Republic Steel
Pennsylvania
Duff
Department of Public Assistance
Greyhound's New Terminal to Start Feb. 1st
Birmingham January 17 Southeastern Greyhound lines announced that construction of a new 750000 dollar terminal will begin February 1 on vacant ground beside the present facility facing the city hall. The steel and masonry structure will house 30 buses and serve Southeastern Greyhound Teche Greyhound Dixie Greyhound and Alabama Coaches. Brice-Construction Company of Birmingham holds the general contract.
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Birmingham
Southeastern Greyhound Lines
Greyhound
Guy A. Huguelet
Southeastern Company
Southeastern Greyhound
Teche Greyhound
Dixie Greyhound
Alabama Coaches
Brice — Construction — Company
Stork Catches Visitors Here
A six pound 12 ounce son was born to Mrs. Della Robinson at Decatur General hospital after she was rushed from a Greyhound bus. The baby weighed 19 inches long. Neighbors and hospital staff assisted as Mrs. Robinson and her infant were cared for and prepared to travel to Ohio. Celia Ann, her one year old, stays with Mrs. Mildred Garnett while Mrs. Ferguson works. Father in Mississippi not yet heard from.
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Della Robinson
Decatur General Hospital
Greyhound
College Avenue
Fairview
Mildred Garnett
Garnett
Miss Ferguson
Mississippi
Celia
Collision damages reported on Johnston Street
Police reported slight damage to two vehicles in a collision on Johnston Street at 3 10 p m Monday in the 200 block. A 1940 Chevrolet driven by Jesse H Lott of Decatur and a 1937 Dodge driven by Mrs D C Ewing of 447 Johnston Street were involved. Mrs Ewing pulled from the curb and struck Lott s car going west. Officers W C Hunter and Alex Terry conducted the investigation.
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Johnston Street
Chevrolet
Jesse H. Lott
Decatur
Dodge
D. C. Ewing
Ewing
Lott
W.C. Hunter
Alex Terry
Police training plans span Marshall County to Sylacauga
Donahoo said the effort involves the Marshall county sheriff's office, Gadsden and Ft Payne police departments and Tuscaloosa police, with contemplation of schedules for Sylacauga and Talladega training.
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Marshall County
Gadsden Sheriff's Office
Ft Payne
Tuscaloosa
Sylacauga
Talladega
Donahoo
Three Men Flog Poultry Farmer in Pell City
J. W. Walker, 37, was seized on Main Street and driven to a rural area where he was flogged. County Solicitor Frank Em bry requested state investigators to come to Pell City for an inquiry into the crime.
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Pell City
J. W. Walker
Frank Embry
Lawmakers Propose Higher Social Security Tax Base
Altmeyer backs applying social security tax to the first 4800 of income, up from 3000, or 3600 under a House bill. Senate faces a showdown over the butter margarine dispute with dairy senators aiming to curb cross state shipments despite phased tax removals. Proposed taxes include 1 4 cent per pound on white margarine and 10 cents on colored margarine, aligning with both House and dairy Senate proposals.
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Altmeyer
Senate
Sena Them
Advocates Aim to Repeal Oleo Margarine Tax
Backers of straight-out repeal of oleomargarine taxes won a senate test 43 to 37, signaling control of the senate for the bill already passed by the house. Senator Langer of North Dakota plans to oppose civil rights amendments to the repealer, risking a lengthy debate that could defeat the measure.
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Washington
Senate
House
Langer
R-N.d
Congress in turmoil over foreign policy and social security
The Senate and House confront foreign policy clashes as Republicans press Secretary Acheson over Peiping and wartime diplomacy. Millikin rejects point four funding, while hearings on uranium to Russia and Wallace responses unfold. Social security reforms gain momentum as finance leaders seek broader coverage and higher benefits. Dixiecrat revolt threatens the Fair Deal agenda as party dynamics shift.
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Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
China
Acheson
U.S
Peiping
Truman
House
Foreign’ Affairs Committee
Millikin
R-Colo
Senate
American Activities Committee
Henry Wallace
Russia
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Wallace
Republican
New Deal
Senate Finance Committee
Registration Opens for Morgan County Voters in 10 Day Period
T H Gunn chairman of the Morgan Board of Registrars reports 50 persons requested voting privileges Monday. The board opened yesterday for a 10 day period during which Morgan countyans may qualify to vote. The heavy first day is attributed to pending local elections and to local and state primaries in May and June.
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T. H. Gunn
Morgan Board of Registrars
Morgan
Taylor announces bid against veteran legislator in Butler County
Oliver Taylor aged 46, former ABC Board member, announced his candidacy for Butler County place No 2 in the state legislature. If elected he would replace Earl McGown, a Chapman lumber company official who has held the post for twenty years.
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Georgiana
Ala
ABC Board
Oliver Taylor
Butler County
Earl Mo McGown
Chapman Lumber Company
Zoot Suit Rule Sparks City Recreation Debate
Baltimore officials consider a so called ruler treatment at recreation centers as teens face outfits with 17 inch cuffs or less. Mrs. M J Greeley cites a youth barred for tight trousers while Harold S Callowhill notes some centers enforce strict dress at youths request. The council studies the issue.
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Baltimore
M. J. Greeley
Harold S. Callowhill
Recreation Bureau
South Carolina map plan meets council with no action
Charles Worthington of Hearn Brothers presented a large detailed map of South Carolina and proposed Alabama, contingent on 500 potential buyers. the council rejected immediate need for such a map. Homer B. Hutchinson urged East Decatur paving and hinted at a dirt source, but no action followed. He also proposed the city build own project to save bid time, but bids were urged to be compared.
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Mooresville
Charles Worthington
Hearn ‘Brothers
Detroit
South Carolina
Worthington
Alabama
Homer B. Hutchinson
Decatur
Hutchinson
Seventh Street
Somerville Road
Rutledge Thomas
J._D. Cloud
Ninth
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Cloud
Miss.Ala. Stage Co
Tuscaloosa
Jasper
John Goodwin
Montgomery
E. B. Friedman
Birmingham
B. Frank Chenault
Locust Street
Fourteenth Avenue
Friedman
Marvin L. Warner
Joseph H. Kantler
Warner
Kantler
Sheridan Apartments, Inc
Banks Closed On Lee Birthday Observed In Local Area
Local banks will close Thursday in observance of Robert E. Lee's birthday. City schools report lower attendance due to mumps and other illnesses typical for this season. The Board of Education plans about 100000 dollars in furnishings for two new schools with bids by March first.
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Robert E. Lee
Board of Education
Bus company faces fines as transfers backfire on routes
Fixed originally, he has bought larger modern buses. Williams says Johnston Street and Second Avenue is the main transfer point and moving it to Jackson Street would disrupt schedules and force 20 minute waits. Four drivers received traffic tickets while police note some drivers create hazards by protruding buses into the street. Williams agrees to 18 extra feet and that drivers will pay future fines. Council plans special meeting before February 6 for election prep.
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Williams
Johnston Street
Second Avenue
Jackson Street
J. B. Whitmire
Robbery at Cold Springs High School Safe
The Cold Springs high school safe in Cullman county was broken open and robbed of about 80 dollars on Sunday night. Sheriff Hyatt said the intruders used a crowbar to force the door then threw the small safe from a window and knocked loose the combination. Only money was taken from the safe. Deputy Moyer led the investigation as Principal Charles D. Smith reportedly deposited money in a bank, though officials expect an arrest soon.
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Cold Springs High School
Cullman County
Sielley Hyatt
Hyatt
Charles D. Smith
Iteis
R. B. Moyer
Cullman
Walker County
Negroes Granted Promotions in Army Broadening Opportunities
Washington January 17 The Army has widened the promotion ladder for black soldiers and ordered trained negroes assigned to 40 specialties including some combat roles. Army officials say the move follows President Truman’s 1948 equality directive and aims to end segregated units.
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Washington
Army
Pentagon
Gray
E.H. Brooks
Hiter
Truman
Officials Will Attend Meet
Mrs. Skeggs Crawford and Mrs. RW Orr will represent the Morgan county Society for Crippled Children at a state meeting in Birmingham on January 20. Crawford is president and Orr treasurer. The Morgan branch, one of the oldest state groups, works with health welfare and education departments to aid rehabilitation and crippled children and adults. New officers and directors will be elected and plans for a state-wide Easter seal drive will be formed. Funds raised in Morgan County are used locally.
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Skeggs Crawford
RW. Orr
Morgan County Society For Crippled Childern
Birmingham
Crawford
Morgan County Group
Orr
Morgan Branch
Morgan Health, Welfare and Education Departments
Local Social Figures Named in Notable List
League Duncan and nine women including Mrs Earl Alverson Mrs John Wyker Mrs Walton Ander soon Mrs Garner Pride Mrs Frank Troup Mrs LeRoy McEntire Mrs Thomas White and Mrs Robert McNelly appear in a community social roster highlighting civic ties and club affiliations.
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William F. Arbogast
St.,or
Phore
Kathleen
Stork
Bulletin
Taylor
Frank Chenault
Clay Callaam
Chenault
W.W. J. Williams
Deas
Rimale
McNeill Apartments
Fred Pentecost
Pentecost
Veterans Hospital
Nashville, Tenn
Aes
Conrad Strickland, Jr
Hot Springs
Conrad Strickland Sr
TVA
First Baptist Church
Jim Roberson
Fifth Avenue East
Roy Odom
Recorder’s Court
James Bloodworth
Lespedeza
Tennessee Valley Flight Service
Pryor Field
McRae Motors
Nash
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