Sparkman Accepts Role as Democratic Whip in Congress
In a letter exchange with Decatur resident T L Baker dated January 1946, Congressman John Sparkman expresses gratitude and optimism upon being selected as Democratic Whip. He vows to undertake the challenging duties with honor and diligence for the people of Alabama and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sparkmat
House
L. Baker
Decatur
Mr. Baker
Ala
Washington
Mr. Sparkman
Congress
Eighth
Alabama
United States of America
T.L. Baker
John Sparkman
Red Cross fund conference in Morgan county at Hotel Lyons
The Morgan chapter of the American Red Cross hosts a regional fundraising conference at Hotel Lyons. Regional Director Walter Derrick Jr. from Atlanta will speak alongside North Alabama representative Hope Buck and Morgan chapter officials. About 50 Red Cross members from North Alabama attend as plans for the coming annual campaign are outlined. The meeting runs 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with luncheon at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Chapter
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Hotel Lyons
Walter G. Derrick Jr
Atlanta
Car Porch Demolition After Morning Wreck
A 1985 Ford owned by Fred Byars of Decatur and the front portion of Mary Jane Uford’s house on West Church Street were demolished in a 12:10 AM crash. James McDonald collided with an unidentified Negro minister's car, which fled the scene. McDonald reported the other driver as the pastor of a local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Byars
Decatur 1
Jane
West Church Street
James McDonald
Church Street
Sandlin and Collier
Washington Street
McDonald
Taxi Stop Construction in Decatur Ready Next Week
Decatur Transit announced a taxi stop on Ferry Street near the Greyhound station will be completed next week. A concrete driveway at 1009 Ferry Street is under construction and a bus body is serving as the taxi waiting room. This marks the first taxi stop built by Decatur Transit in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Transit
Ferry
Ferry Street
Greyhound Bus
Decatur Transit Company
Decatur
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Dave Howard Sherrill of Courtland and Martha Marie Garner of Decatur join Chester Clarence King of Falkville with Marie Infogene Sandlin of Falkville. Idon Maxwell Atkins of Lacon and Mary Lou Cook of Lacon. William Floyd Houser of Somerville and Livian Ruth Ransom of Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Howard Sherrill
Courtland
Martha
New York Cotton Futures Register Early Gains Then Dip
Cotton futures opened with small early gains supported by mill and commission house buying but turned lower as outside liquidation spread. Traders cited steel wage negotiations and shifts in export loan approvals. Late trading saw prices around 45 cents for March and July around 24.40 to 24.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commission
United States
Japan
Credie
Union labor conflict stirs as talks slip toward action
The House labor committee plans to decide by Tuesday on fact finding or other labor legislation amid ongoing industrial strife. Washington telephone operators end an eight day strike after agreeing with Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. In New York the Communications Equipment Workers union seeks 3,000 more Western Electric workers to join a broader walkout of 17,200 employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Labor Committee
Washington
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
New York
National Committee of Communications Equipment Workers
Western Electric Corp
Western Electric Employer Association
American Communications Equipment Workers
Local Notes From Morgan County Winton
Mr Gilbert Sivley of Oregon City Oregon visits relatives in Morgan County Winton. Mrs E W Winton stays in Decatur with Aubry Crow and twin daughters. Mr P G Winton improves after illness at home. Community singing at Center Springs Church every second and fourth Saturday. A Q Day son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Day left Jan 7 for the Army stationed at Fort McPherson Ga. Mr and Mrs Tollis Breeding and children of Nashville visit relatives in Hartselle and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Sivley
Oregon City
Oregon
Decatur
Aubry Crow
P.G. Winton
Center Springs Church
Emmett. Day
Army
Fort McPherson
Tollis
Nashville
Hartselle
Luxury tax cut bill framed in Washington
Rep Knutson of Minnesota proposed a 1946 tax cut totaling 600 million dollars by rolling wartime excises back to 1942 levels. The plan targets luxury items such as liquor luggage jewelry furs and cosmetics and would reduce liquor tax from nine to six dollars per gallon and the beer tax from eight to seven dollars per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knutson
Minn
House ‘ Ways
Churchill Asked to Visit Alabama by Governor
Winston Churchill, Britain's wartime prime minister, was invited by Alabama Governor Chauncey Sparks to visit the state. The invitation arrived by letter today as Churchill rests in the country after arriving several days ago for a respite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Winston .Churchill
Britain
Chauncey _Sparks
Alabama
Churchill
Nine Airline Workers Arrested in Augusta Theft Probe
Nine commercial airline employees were arrested at Bush Field Augusta under FBI direction for the alleged theft of $15,000 worth of precision instruments from surplus war planes. Bond set at $1,000 each as D. K. Brown of the Savannah field division announced the arrests and said the men were linked to picking up planes bought from the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
FBI
Bush Field
D. K Brown
Savannah, Ga
Argentine News Printing Ties Unfriendly Relations
United States charge d affaires John Cabot said at a press conference that the Argentine military government is making news print available to successors of newspapers once subsidized by Germany. He argued this affects cordial relations between Argentina and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
John Cabot
United States
Germany
Argentina
Bring Back Daddy Club Hunted New Meeting Place
The Bring Back Daddy club, a service men’s life organization, sought a new meeting place after Don Culley, director of the downtown USO, announced future meetings could not be held at the current site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Organization of
Service Men’s Lives
Don Culley
USO
Mauna Loa Volcano May Erupt This Year Officials Warn
Volcanologist Dr. Thomas Jagger said there could be a new Mauna Loa eruption in year. The 1100 foot volcano on Hawaii island may threaten Hilo city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Thomas Jagger
Mauna Loa
Hawaii
Hilo
Shoe store gutted by blaze in Montgomery
A fire gutted the two story Jay's shoe store in Montgomery early today. The blaze burned for several hours before discovery and caused extensive damage to the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Jay's Shoe
Iowatown
March of Dimes Drive Appeals for Morgan County
In 1946 the March of Dimes runs Jan 14 to 31 to honor Franklin D Roosevelt. Morgan County hosts 50 collection boxes in businesses and civic groups. Yancy offers nylons as rewards for filled boxes returned to Cooper-Wells Mills by Jan 26. Half funds local infantile paralysis care, half supports National Foundation research and emergency aid. First Federal Savings and Loan in Decatur serves as drive headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
National Foundation For
Yancy
Cooper-Wells
National Foundation
Federal Savings’ and Loan Association
Second Avenue
Decatur
Pauley Named Under Secretary of the Navy
President Truman nominated Ed win Wendell Pauley to be Under Secretary of the Navy replacing Artemus Gates who resigned. The nomination also included W Stuart Symington for Assistant Secretary of War and three new directors for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Pauley, a former DNC treasurer, has been Truman’s reparations envoy and is from California. Symington succeeds Robert Lovett who had resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwin Wendell Pauley
Navy
Artemus S. Gates
Truman
Senate
W. Stuart Symington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation Board of Directors
Pauley
Democratic National Committee
California
Symington
Robert A. Lovett
Churchill Defeat Delays Churchill Hearing on Ferguson Proposal
The committee defeated Churchill and Barkley backed a delaying motion. Ferguson pressed for more records on a possible parallel action, holding hearings with Rear Admiral Husbands E. Kimmel and seeking State Department documents. Senators Lucas and Murphy criticized the push for presumed commitments. Churchill was asked to testify again as more records, including State Department files, may be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkley
Ferguson
Geen Brewster
Churchill
Husband E. Kimmel
Navy
MiaMand
Lucas
Michigan
State Department
Foritéer
Sumner Welles
Welles
Roosvelt
Jourtly
Sermons, Seatings, and Secrets in a Church and Ward
A collage of light vignettes and sketches from a small town life. A Tennessee town builds a church in a chicken house while a minister jests with a hard luck man about selling a dog to buy a pig. A nurse teases a patient and a service man jokes about seats for pretty girls. Private Pete in an Army separations center reflects on longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tennessee
George Cullen
Pete
TVA Flood Control Gets Highest Praise in Chattanooga
Rep Kefauver reports TVA reservoirs prevented flood at Chattanooga Tennessee from reaching the fifth highest stage in history. The dams lowered the flood by ten feet and saved an estimated ten million dollars in damages, with reservoirs kept at winter flood control levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga
Tenn
Kefauver JD
Kefauver
TVA
Tennessean
Edison Day Set Montgomery
Gov Chauncey Sparks proclaims February 11 as Thomas Alva Edison Day to honor the inventor on the 99th anniversary of his birth and urges Alabamians to pay tribute to his contributions to the American way of life.
Confidence as the foundation of successful advertising and sales
A Decatur teacher and a pupil debate the role of confidence in business friendships and sales. The pupil, Thomas A Edison, is credited with inventing the phonograph and the electric light bulb as examples of inspiring confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Thomas A. Edison
Supper at First Presbyterian Church Welcomes Veterans
The adult department of the Sunday Senior class at First Presbyterian Church plans a supper tonight at the church. Organized by A J Coleman Sr the new superintendent the event aims to unite members and greet returning service men and wives. Walter Clapton leads the Men's Bible class with Philip Shanks as teacher. The Woman's Auxiliary led by Mrs Luthee Shaw prepares the meal for attendees at 6630 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
A. J Coleman’ Sr
Walter Clapton
Philip Shanks
Luthee
Shaw
Mrs Chenault Hosts Westminster Class Meeting
The Clara Courtner Service class of Westminster Presbyterian met at Mrs Eugene Chenaults Johnston Street home on Wednesday evening. Mrs Irene Blackwell led the business session in the president's absence as Mrs Thomas R Walton gave a devotional Caravan of Service. A spelling game and a love gift message for Miss Lucy Bell were shared before refreshments for eight members and one visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Courtner
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Eugene Chenault
Johnston, St
Irene Blackwell
Thomas R. Walton
E. S. Loyd
T.G. Crane
Senate feisty over FEPC bill sparks Southern filibuster threat
A major showdown on the FEPC bill pits a solid bloc of Southern senators led by Eastland and Bilbo against pro–civil rights backers. George and Truman clash over leadership as preparations for a lengthy filibuster unfold, risking delays to other Senate business.
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Senate
Byrd
D.-Va
Overton
D.-La
Russell
D.ga
Capitol Hill
Long
Louisiana
Walter F. George
Truman
FEPC
Harry Truman
Ellenden
D-La
Eastland 4
D-Miss
McClellan
D-Ark
Eastland
Bilbo
Hewsmen
Bill
Congress
Navy discharges and local notices from Decatur area
Seaman first class G Mill has received his discharge at the Nashville separation center. Mrs Lucile Whittaker of Huntsville, injured in an auto accident, is improving in a Huntsville hospital. Harold Dietz and Jimmie Hardy Jr discharge news from Decatur. several sailors aboard USS Wichita and USS Bunker Hill returning to the States. Rev G M Davenport to speak at Central Methodist church. baby news and hospital admissions/births in Decatur area. Various local movements, attendances, and social notes from Decatur General Hospital and Hamill clinic reported.
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Ray” G. Mill
Seaman Setle
Navy
Nashville
Lucile Whittaker
Huntsville
L. F. Browning
Decatur
Harold Dietz
States
Wichita
Saipan
Jimmie Tiewis Hardy Sr
Seaman
Vine Street
G. M. Davenport
Central’ Methodist Church
Barracks Conversion Near Auburn For Veterans Housing
Workmen have started converting surplus Army barracks at the former prisoner of war camp near here into living quarters for veterans and ex servicemen enrolled at Auburn. City officials report more than 100 applications already on file for accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orecika
Ala
Here
Auburn
Decatur Transit to Form Corporation
The Decatur Tramett Company petitions to become a corporation in the Probate Judge’s office. W. J. Williams, half-owner, said Decatur Transit will convert from a partnership to a corporate form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Transit
Decatur Tramett Company
T. C. Almon
W. J. Williams
New York City Plane Radio Contact Lost In Accident
The Register reported New York City officials said radio contact with the New York to Boston flight was lost around the time the accident was reported. The plane carried 13 passengers and a crew of three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Boston
Communists accuse China government of truce violations after ceasefire deadline
The Chinese Communist party charges the government with seizing 14 towns after the January 10 truce and blames the government for using radio to order strikes. It says Communists will set up a Peiping station while detailing alleged government captures including Tsining in Eastern Suiyuan.
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Chungking
Chinese Communist Party
China
Peiping
Jehol
Suiyuan
Hopeh
Shansi
Henan
Kiangsun
Fu Tso-Yi
Tsining
National Military Council
New Uses Found for Farm Products in South
Atlanta reports Dr E A Gastrock of the Southern regional research lab in New Orleans outlined several developments from Southern farm products. A cotton tire cord 132 percent stronger than standard cotton cord, flame proofing for cotton fabrics, an electric bandage for joint and head injuries, an unlined cotton fire hose replacing linen, and an acid resistant cotton thread for fertilizer bags. Adhesives and fibers from peanuts and cotton seed, plus tailor made oils from peanuts and cotton seed, were noted as ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Farm Products
E. A. Gastrock
Southern Regional Research Laboratory
New Orleans
Railway Development Association of the Southeast
Lt Horace D Hardwick Assigned to Randolph Field
Lieutenant Horace D. Hardwick son of Mr and Mrs John J Hardwick of Decatur Tennessee has been assigned to the RAF training command at Randolph Field Texas. He will serve as assistant communications officer after earning a chemical engineering degree at the University of Tennessee and receiving his wings at Aloe Army Air Field in September 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace D. Hardwick
John J. Hardwick
Aloe Army Air Field
Simpson Declines May Primary Bid in Alabama
State Senator James A. Simpson president pro tem and Jefferson county's longtime delegate says he will not run in the May primary. Emmett Perry, juvenile court judge, announces candidacy for the Jefferson senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Birmingham
Als
James A. Simpson
Upper House
Jefferson County
Emmett Perry
Senate
Jefferson
Clothing Drive Opens Monday in Decatur Alabama
Decatur launches a citywide clothing drive with a canvass by school children after classes next week. Governor Chauncey Sparks appeals for nationwide and state relief, citing UNRRA and Victory Clothing Collection goals and urging all organizations to contribute to the 100,000,000 garment target to aid war victims overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
Victory
Henry J. Kaiser
UNRRA
Flint PTA Meeting Highlights Civic Class Discussion
The Flint PTA met in the school auditorium with President Mrs. Murphree presiding. Devotional led by Mrs. T E Howard, Mrs Pattus Dunaway’s room won flowers for most parents present, then Principal Mr Whitten led Jung Jr civics class discussion featuring Cedric Beddingfield Ruth Nichols Oscar Chunn Sue Baker Helen Poole Jean Evans Betty Livingston Hazel Eaton Myrtle King Lucille Johnson. Refreshments were served by Mrs T E B Howard Mrs Percy Chunn and Mrs J L Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint P. T. A
Murphree
T.°.E. Howard
Pattus Dunaway
Whitten
Jung Jr
Cedric Beddingfield
Ruth Nichols
Oscar Chunn
Sue Baker
Helen ® Poole
Jean Evans
Betty Livingston
Hazel Eaton
Myrtle King
Lucille Johnson
T. EB. Howard
Percy Chunn
J. L. Howard
French Prosecutor Relieved in Nazi War Crimes Trial
Francois De Menthon was relieved at his own request as chief French prosecutor. He was succeeded by Augustin De Champetier. De Menthon, 46, had opened France’s case before the tribunal and returns to Paris for duties with the consultative assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuernberg
Francois de Menthon
Augustin de Champetier
de Rives
Foreign Office
de Menthon
International Tribunal
Paris
Consultative Assembly
For Sale Auto radio custom built for 1938 Ford
Advertisement notes a custom built automobile radio for a 1938 Ford available for sale. It directs readers to view at Standard Brands Innc located at 620 Bank Street and provides a contact phone number 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Standard Brands
Retonga Far Ahead Says Chief of Police
Andalusia Alabama Chief of Police Wm H Reeves says Retonga herbal stomachic and Vitamin B-1 medicine improved his distress from indigestion. He reports better appetite sleep and relief from gas bloating constipation and pains after using Retonga from Caddell Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retonga
Chief Reeves
Police
Wm. H. Reeves
Andalusia
Ala
Caddell Drug Co
Adv
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Farrar
George
Lucile
Mrs. Chenault
Senator Hill
D-Arg
Rep. Patrick
D-Ala
University” of Alabama
Pasadena
Hill
Ata ™Ciety
Luther Patrick
Rep
Sparkman
Rep. Boykin
Dala
Supreme Court
South
Southern Conference For Human Welfare
Senate of the United States
Louis R. Hendrix
Decath
Bunker Hill
Marianas
Helen Legg
Danville 2
Tech
Melvin L. Legg
Willard. Yarnell
Saginaw Bay
Okinawa
Fred Hawkins
Luther Parker
Decatur General Hospital
Linda Ann Reeves
Somerville 1
James Wayne Terry
General Hospital
M. M. Gregory
Cullman Hospital
Brown
The
Baugh _infirmary
Ninth Avenue
Brown's
Lois Smith
Grant Street
Brown's Ambulance
Paul J. Brown, Jr
Montevallo
Albert Parker
Brenda
C. E. Cathey
Bruce Flesher and Son
Hamil Clinic
H. H. Jones
H. B. Edward
James Spergie
Betty Simmons
F. A. Simmons
Courtland Road
Joseph Jones
J. E. Chappell
Cullooka
George Mar
Loyd Stewd
Charles €. Miller
U. S. Navy
R. A. Lee
Bill Bradshaw
Columbus
Lieut. Hardwick
Randolph
Fritz Sauckel
Naz
France
Belgium
Reich
Sauckel
Baron Alexander von Falkenhausen
PTA AT
Flint
Price. Motor CO
Hudson
2Nd Ave
William H. Reeves
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