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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1949
Page
1
Weather outlook and local notices from Decatur area
Considerable cloudiness and mild this afternoon tonight and Wednesday moderate to fresh Southerly winds on the coast. Police Chief J B Whitmire reports one arrest for selling magazines without a permit. Mrs Gilbert White Belle Mina donates a guitar and case for a Congo missionary via the Business Women's circle First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Whitmire
Gilbert White
Belle Mina
Business Women’s Circle
First Presbyterian Church
Circle
Mrs. White
Officers Consider Accident In Baker Death Case
Tallahassee Florida January 18 officers said the death of Grenville Baker heir to New York banking millions may be accidental and not murder Sheriff Stoutamire has asked the FBI to test the gun and ordered hand casts to compare with any fired weapon A coroner's jury found Baker was killed by a pistol held by unknown party or parties The wreck happened near Horseshoe Plantation about 12 miles north of Tallahassee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Grenville Baker
New York
William D. Hopkins
Lhe
Frank Stoutamire
Baker
FBI
Washington
Horseshoe
Thirteen Men Pass Pre Induction Physicals
Thirteen area men have passed pre induction physical examinations and are eligible for call by local board 52. Though eligible for call, they will require 21 days notice before induction. Read list of names and ages from Decatur district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Local Board 52
Troy E. McCutcheon
Somerville
John C. Morris
Hartselle
Gloyce E. McCutcheon
Martin L. Luker
Lacey’s
James K. Lindsey
Danville
Robert A. Walker
Julian C. Carter
Sixth Avenue
Billy M. Groover
Calvin J. Pitt
Fourth Avenue
Charles T. Pitman
Herbert A. Bracken
Trinity
Albert E. Cobb
Lacon
Ray W. Wear
Twelfth Avenue
Senate Fights Farm Fair Tax Exemption Amid Acheson Nomination
The Senate blocked an amendment to exempt agricultural fairs from the federal admissions tax as the chamber continued to debate the Acheson nomination for Secretary of State. In the House, Democratic Leader McCormack urged a minimum wage rise to 75 cents, while GOP Leader Martin pressed for full committee study. The administration proposed a six month extension of the anti-inflation law and kept export controls through June 30, 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Dean Acheson
House
McCormack
Mass
GOP
Martin
Spence
D-Ky
House Banking Committee
Congress
Truman
Baldwin
R-Conn
George
D-Ga
Finance Committee
Morse
R-Ore
Congressional
Three Decatur Boys to Play With State Bands in Washington
When the Alabama and Auburn bands arrive for the inaugural parade in Washington three Decatur boys will join them. Charles B. Howell and James Davis will play with Alabama's Million Dollar band and Billy Dean Wear will be a member of the Auburn band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Auburn
Washington
Decatur
Charles B. Howell
James Davis
Billy Dean
Wizard of Odds Highlights Life Odds and Leo Guild
A look at Leo Guild who built a fortune from odds on outcomes. His work in Macy’s toy department sparked a collecting habit that grew to half a million clippings. The Odds panel feature and the book You Bet Your Life propelled his theory of decision making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy's
Leo Guild
Collec
Tion
Rae
Hobby
An. Iump
Ound
Miami
Alex Levy
Disney
Metro
Hamil Clinic Joins Hospital Group in Alabama Affiliation
The Hamil Clinic, recently enlarged and renamed the Hamil Clinic Hospital, becomes affiliated with the Alabama Hospital Association. Dr J Y Hamil, founder, announced the recognition after negotiations following the new wing opening. Dr Bert Ellis is also involved in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamil Clinic
Alabama Hospital Association
J. Y. Hamil
State Association
State
Hami] Clinic Hospital
Bert Ellis
President Truman Prepares Inaugural Address and Dinner Jacket
Washington reports President Truman plans a foreign policy focused speech for his new term. Congress passed a raise to 100000 dollars and tax free 90000 dollars. The city braces for crowds and fanfare as the Trumans face a media storm tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry Truman
Truman
Congress
Trial Dates Set for Bryant Smith on Circuit Court Docket
Otis Oden Bryant and Edward J. Smith face seven charges in circuit court. Trials and related hearings are set for January 26 and January 31. Cullum and Houston also face first degree murder charges with hearings in January. Bryant and Smith pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Oden Bryant
Edward J. Smith
James H. Crow
Isaac Cullum
Jordan Houston
Snem
Bryant
Smith
Cullum
Houston
Moses Rambert
Cora Lee Bailey
Georgia
Ray Mooney
Charlie Lindsey
JoRer McEntire Jr
James N. Bloodworth
Defense Plea is Overruled in Communist Leaders Trial
The second day of the high profile trial of 12 top communist leaders opened with the overrule of defense objections to police guards at the U S courthouse. Judge Medina denied excluding police from the court and rejected a request to probe use of a courthouse room as a police HQ. William Z Foster was absent due to a heart ailment while the trial continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S
Tony
Harold R. Medina
Ose
Communist Party
Frank Fristensky
Louis F. McCabe
Philadelphia
Lower Manhattan
Medina
William Z. Foster
Communist National
Patient Saved By Patrolman
Wesley Davis of Gallion Alabama was saved after State Highway Patrolman L H Hudson rushed Bal medicine from Montgomery. He drove 58 miles in 52 minutes at high speed meeting a car 12 miles outside Montgomery, Davis listed in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Wesley Davis
Gallion
L. H. Hudson
Montgomery
Davis
J. M. Howell
Howell
Hudson
Negro Held For Jail Escape In Cookville Tennessee
Morgan county officials hold J. E. Barbour, 23, of Decatur for Cookville authorities. Sheriff C. B. Humphrey said Barbour was picked up late last night on request from Tennessee for breaking jail. He is being held for intoxication urge as officers prepare to transfer Barbour to Cookville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
J. E. Barbour
Decatur
Cookville
Tenn
C. B. Humphrey
Barbour
Tennessee
Bar
Madison approves 25000 for Flint TB sanatorium progress
Madison County commissioners approved a 25000 grant for the proposed Flint tuberculosis sanatorium as construction plans advance. The project, serving 12 North Alabama counties, follows Morgan County’s similar commitment and precedes state funding changes reducing daily patient support. Dr. J M Freeze noted the state will fund 1.20 per patient day this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Madison Board of County Commissioners
Morgan
J. M. Freeze
Tuberculosis Division
State Health Department
Madison
W. W. Dinsmore
Sanitorium Board of Directors
Decatur
Dinsmore
Highway 31 S
North Alabama
Local March of Dimes drive praised for small contributions
A Decatur Alabama campaign thanked volunteers for a positive March of Dimes effort. Cards were mailed to about 3 000 residents in Decatur and 1 400 in Morgan County urging neighbors to contribute. Donations can be mailed to B L Rickenbacker drive chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drive
Decatur
Morgan County
B. L. Rickenbacker
March of Dimes
Ala
Jaycees Ladies Night Program Set for Tuesday Evening
Preparations wrapped up for the Junior Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night at the Real Dinner club. Sam Patton plans the event with about 30 couples expected and prizes announced for dinner games.
Draft Board Seeks Alvin Lyle Jr for Delinquency Contact
Decatur draft board requests Alvin Lyle Jr. age 19, described as Negro, to contact the board immediately or face transfer to the district attorney as delinquent. A mailed questionnaire to 316 Walnut St was returned undelivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board
Decatur
Alvin Lyle Jr
Lyle
Walnut St
Poll Tax Books Placed in Hartselle and Falkville
Morgan County poll tax official Alvis Briscoe announced books are now available in Hartselle and Falkville for local residents. Voters can pay at the Morgan courthouse in Decatur or at Hartselle City Hall and the Falkville State National Bank. The poll tax is 1.50 dollars per year with delinquency accumulative. Deadline to pay is January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Falkville
Alvis Briscoe
Morgan Courthouse
Decatur
Pyramid Club found illegal in Los Angeles scheme
Law officers arrested two people and fined them $100 each for violating city chain letter rules linked to the new Pyramid Friendship Clubs. Seventeen others were detained in nearby Long Beach as detectives described the scheme payable as high as 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Long Beach
William R. Stroud
E. O. Carroll
Nellie Loquet
Riley J. Bouetet
Donald Redwine
Pyramid Club
Royer Hearing Set For Jan 25 In Arkansas
The delayed Pryor Royer extraction hearing is scheduled for January 25 in Little Rock Arkansas before Gov. Sid McMath. Royer was arrested in St. Francis county after the Draper escape had lasted over three years. He had been sentenced to life for the fatal shooting of Frank Pick ens, and Roger is a former Moulton Baptist minister, with Pick ens serving on his church board of deacons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor Royer
Little Rock
Ark
Sid McMath
Royer
St. Francis County
Arkansas
Draper
Frank Pickens
Roger
Moulton
Pickens
Stranded British Travelers In San Francisco Seek Air Charter
Thirty two British citizens stranded in San Francisco await transport to New Zealand. The travel agency covers hotel and meals while they seek a Civil Aeronautics Board permit for a charter flight as two airlines to Zealand are booked. They face months without funds as they tour the city on limited cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New Zealand
England
George E. Dunn
Zealand
Nationalists In Nanking Likely To Flee Soon
The Associated Press reports Nationalist forces in North China appear to be unraveling as Peiping may fall and Chiang Kai-shek's government is expected to abandon Nanking at any moment. Troops retreating from the Yangtze region seize foreign and Chinese properties amid international protests while Russia declines to mediate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
China
Peiping
Jiang Kai- Shek
Nanking
Chiang
Yangtze River
U. S
Russia
United States
Britain
Bevin States Stand on Palestine Policy
Foreign Secretary Bevin said Britain has no obligations or intention to engage in offensive action in the Middle East. He urged the House of Commons not to press for a full scale debate now, saying a Palestine debate could jeopardize Jewish peace talks on Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bevin
Britain
Palestine
House of Commons
Middle East
Rhodes
Czechoslovakia arms controversy and Middle East tensions rise
The report notes France informing China there is little action available amid stalled aid to Chiang Kai-shek. Palestine peace edges closer as Israel Egypt talks on Rhodes yield a potential ceasefire framework. Churchill criticizes Labour Palestine policy while Bevin faces party discontent. Sjahrir meets Drees in Batavia as UN Security Council drafts a U S resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
China
Nanking
Tedion Sselies
Chiang
Palestine
Rhodes
Faluja
Israel
Egypt
Winston Churchill
Bevin
Trans-Jordan
Aqaba
Czechoslovakia
Dr. N. H. Abernathy Dies at 66 in Jasper
Dr. N H Abernathy 66 district superintendent of the Jasper district of the Methodist church died after a brief illness in a local hospital. He previously led Central Methodist Gadsden and Fairfield First Methodist and had served in Jasper four years. Funeral set for 2 PM at Jasper First Methodist with Bishop Purcell and Dr Edwin Comb officiating. Survived by widow Sarah Haskell Abernathy and four sons Hoyt Auburn Hubert Birmingham John and David Abernathy university of Alabama students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Ala
N. H. Abernathy
Methodist Church
Fayette
Abernathy
Central Methodist
Gadsden
Fairfield First Methodist
Jasper First Methodist Church
Clare Purcell
Edwincomb
G. M. Davenport
Decatur
Sarah Haskell Abernathy
Hoyt
Auburn
Hubert
Birmingham
John
David Abernathy
University of Alabama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilburn Evans
Athens 2
Limestone County Hospital
Royce Wilburn
Skeggs Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Tic
WMU
16Th Avenue Baptist Church
Business Women’s Federation
Central Baptist Church Annex
H. S. Sheffield
J. T. Jones
Presbyterian Medical Center
New York City
A. A. Marks
Claude McMillian
Third Avenue
Court of Common Pleas
Jones
Robert E. Lee
M. R. Leeman
A. R. Meadows
Decatur Pump Co
Holly St
R. H. Ryan
Decatur 2
The
Highway Patrol
Lawrence
Cullman County
N. T. Legg, Hartseller
W. B. Steele
Mason
Army Recruiting Office
Air Force
Army
Stoutamire
Clarence Frix
Alexandria
Ind
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Lee
By Ken Reynolds
Hospital Group
Jaycees
Chortia Fm
Sons Ly
Sutan Sjahrir
Batavia
William Drees
United Nations Security Council
Dr. Abernathy
Lami On
Benjanin
AMD
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