Southern Delegation Fails to See Rayburn on Civil Rights Probe
About 25 white and Black Southern delegates from the Civil Rights Congress failed to reach House Speaker Sam Rayburn seeking a meeting. The group, part of a wider “Freedom Crusade,” planned to descend on the Capitol with thousands of supporters to press civil rights legislative goals. Capitol police prepared for demonstrations and mass gatherings but no major security steps were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Rights Congress
House
Sam Rayburn
John S. Wood
D-Ga
American Activities Committee
Clark
Congress
New York
Rayburn
Leon Weiner
New Orleans
Whiting
Wood
Capitol
Blizzard Echoes From 1886 Icebound Tragedy Recalled
Decatur resident T L Baker Sr recalls the 1886 blizzard that coated the region in subzero cold eight degrees below zero and sparked a fatal crash on Bridge 19 North of Vinemont. He notes a heroic trainman who stopped a second train despite injuries.
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Decatur
T. L. Baker Sr
Tennessee
Baker
Daily Today
L and N
Bridge 19
Vinemont
East Flint Creek
December Cotton Consumption and Stocks Report Summary
The Census Bureau reports December cotton consumption of 680 670 bales lint and 113 854 bales linters, down from November and 1947 levels. Five month totals reach 3 529 594 lint and 559 745 linters. On hand at year end: 1 649 284 lint and 348 667 linters in consuming establishments, plus 8 811 478 lint and 69 091 linters in public storage and presses. Spindle activity 20 776 000 in December, 21 231 000 in November, 21 420 000 in December 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
New England
Newad
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Market Report from Nashville
Nashville market reports cattle steady to under pressure with light receipts cattle 800 to 1015 pounds mostly 19.00 to 24.50 for steers and heifers. Calves mostly 28.00 to 35.00 top 35.00. Hogs 170 to 225 pounds about 25 lower. most 18.25 to 18.50. sows 15.00 to 16.00. Sheep steady with good lambs 20.00 to 23.00 and aged ewes 9.00 down.
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Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Cotton futures firm on active export demand and covering
New York reports firm cotton futures due to persistent trade buying and export sales coverage. Local and commission house activity rises with substantial spot sales mostly for shipment abroad, including China purchasing over 50 000 bales. late afternoon prices up 65 cents to 1.00 per bale. Atlanta notes North Georgia live poultry market steady with liberal offerings and New Hampshire Reds, White Crosses, and Barred Rock Crosses priced range per farm for fryers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
China
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New Hampshire
Burden Rites Set Wednesday at Blackground Church
Rev Wayne Graham will conduct services for Mrs Ida Burden 56 of Town Creek at Blackground church at 2 30 P M Wednesday. She will be interred in adjoining cemetery. Survivors include five daughters and three sons plus a brother and three sisters with Town Creek listed for several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Graham
Ida Burden
Town Creek
Blackground
H. L. Highsmith
Moulton
Burden
Carraway Methodist Hospital
Birmingham
Orben Smith
Courtland
Edward Terry
Decatur
Church Kitchen Remodel Underway at First Presbyterian
Extensive remodeling of the church kitchen at First Presbyterian is in progress with new cabinets electric stoves water heaters and tables plus refinished floors and walls. The project follows basement dining room work and aims to be ready for the annual foreign missions dinner on Friday February 4 led by Rev. Dr. E. V. Ramage of Birmingham First Presbyterian and former Decatur pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
E. V. Ramage
Birmingham
Decatur
Alabama PTA to discuss legislative program agenda
The Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers will review its legislative program at a board of managers meeting in Montgomery. The session aims to outline priorities and policy positions for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers
Board of Managers
Peach Voices Dimes Plea at Decatur Lions Meeting
John Peach urged Decatur Lions to support the March of Dimes campaign for polio research and eradication. He noted past epidemics like scarlet fever and malaria, saying scientific advances will conquer polio and highlight the value of local gifts. Guests included Jimmie Koonce of Florence Hutson of Bessemer and Carol Smith of Decatur.
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John Peach
Decatur Lions Club
Peach
National Foundation For
National Foundation
Alabama
Lion
Ben Britnell
Claud Carter
Lion Carter
Lions International
Lion Jimmie Koonce
Florence
Mr. Hutson
Bessemer
Carol Smith
Decatur
Cole Speaks at Rotary Meet
Houston Cole, president of Jacksonville State Teachers College, spoke at the Decatur Rotary Club at Hotel Lyons. He argued chaos stems from mental factors over economic forces and offered four cures including self-discovery and aligning interests with work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Cole
Decatur Rotary Club
Hotel Lyons
Jacksonville State Teachers College
Cole
Mr. Cole
Mr. Pruitt
R.C. McCoy
H. E. Orr
Glenn Bird
Paul Brown, Jr
Bob Evans
Bob Duff
L. G. Hall, Hartselle
L. P. Gates
L. E. Cooke
Springfield
Enn
William A Slatton Rites Held Today
Last rites for William Andrew Slatton 30 resident of 1345 Fourth Avenue S Decatur were to be held today at 2 P M at West Huntsville Baptist church with Rev J Vernon Rich officiating Interment Maple Hill cemetery Laughlin Service in charge Slatton native of Huntsville died in Montgomery Saturday afternoon Surviving widow Eleanor Slatton one daughter Janice Willodene Slatton Decatur sister Mildred Murphy Hartford Conn two brothers Carl Henry Slatton U S Army Fort Jackson S C Robert Earl Slat ton Detroit Mich grandparents Mr and Mrs John Simmons Huntsville Pallbearers Luther R Emery Junior Young Orville Bolin Charles Robinson Walter Bolin Willard Dempsey
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William Andrew Slatton
Fourth Avenue S
Decatur
West Huntsville Baptist Church
J Vernon Rich
Maple Hill Cemetery
Laughlin
Slatton
Huntsville
Montgomery
Eleanor Slatton
Janice Willodene Slatton
Mildred Murphy
Hartford
PTA convention to hear recommended legislation in Birmingham
Friday state president Mrs. M. P. Walker announced the recommended legislation will be presented at the annual state PTA convention in Birmingham from April 21 to 23. The report notes most of the silver marked Revere dates from after the Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Walker
PTA
Birmingham
Drama Guild Presents George Seaton Comedy But Not Goodbye
The New York City Drama Guild stages George Seaton's comedy But Not Goodbye Saturday at 8 P M in Riverside auditorium under Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. Richard Shankland stars as Sam Griggs with Ellis Charles Jeanette Reese and a large local cast in a ghost themed production.
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George Seaton
New York City Drama Guild
Riverside Auditorium
Guild
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
New York
Harry Carey
Richard Shankland
University of Kansas
Sam Griggs
Studebaker Unveils 1949 Improvements At Pryor Showroom
Pryor Motor Company showcases the 1949 Studebaker line with interior luxury touches and new two tone upholstery options. Choruses highlight enhanced Champion and Commander performance, larger trunk space, wrap around bumpers, and push button parking brake safety. Alligator leatherette trims Regal De luxe models. Nathan Pryor invites residents to inspect and learn details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Raymond Loewy
Champion
Pryor Motor Company
Studebakers
Nathan Pryor
Pryor
Commander Energy
Inaugural Pay Bills Move Through House Quickly
The House swiftly approved a four day inauguration weekend for federal workers and a tax free admission ticket exemption for inaugural events. The pay raise bill for officials starts before inauguration day. Dean Acheson nominated as Secretary of State with Senate approval anticipated. House Republicans largely supported salary increases for President Truman and Speaker Rayburn along with expanded expense allowances.
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Page One Dent
House
Washington Area
Truman
Senate
Dean Acheson
foreign—_relations committee
Acheson
George C. Marshall
Speaker Rayburn
D-Tex
Rayburn
Barkley
Rayjurn
Mrs Emma Muston Dies in Moulton at 63
Mrs Emma Muston 63 of Moulton died at home Monday at 6 PM. Funeral 10 AM Wednesday at Washer cemetery with Rev Paul Lang leading. Burial directed by H L Highsmith Moulton. Survived by husband three sons Robert Walker James of Chicago and Moulton daughters Lela Muston Lily Borden Annie Rutherford all of Moulton.
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Emma Muston
Moulton
Washer
Paul Lang
H. L. Highsmith
Muston
Robert
Walker
James
Chicago
Lela Muston
Lily Borden
Annie Rutherford
Bath
US to Canada Auto Traffic Reaches 5.8 Million in 1947
In 1947 a total of five million eight hundred thousand cars entered Canada from the United States. The figure highlights robust cross-border travel and economic ties between the two nations in the postwar era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Truman Inaugural Week Begins With Grand Festivities
The article outlines Truman’s forthcoming events from a 2,350 member Truman-Barkley dinner to a Democratic luncheon and governor’s reception. It notes the inaugural events at the Capitol, a Pennsylvania Avenue parade, and a dramatic armory gala, marking his four year term after Roosevelt's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman-Barkley Club
Missouri
Truman
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
State of the Union
Battle Named to House Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington January 18 Battle a Democrat from Alabama was named to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He said the assignment comes during international tension and noted foreign relations influence taxes food prices work hours and peace or war. He supports UN charter revision to remove veto power and pursue international law, arguing action with or without Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Battle
D-Ala
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Post Office
United Nations
Russia
Damage Suits Filed Here Involve Auto Deaths and Collisions
Damage suits totaling over 55000 were filed with circuit clerk H. Harrison Hill. Bertha Lentz as administratrix seeks 50000 from Ed Malchow and Jerry Lange over her son Paul Lentz’s auto death. BE Nethery sues Bernice Brooks for 5000 and 213 10 for repairs after a Danville area collision last November. Paul Lentz, Cullman radio announcer, was riding in a panel truck driven by Malchow when it struck a cement bridge near Hartselie on Bee Line highway. Lentz was killed. Matchow drove the truck for Jerry Lange, the owner.
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H. Harrison Hill
Bertha Lentz
Paul, Lentz
Ed Malchow
Jerry Lange
BE. J. Nethery i S
Bernice Brooks
Danville
Paul Lentz
Cullman
Hartselie
Lentz
Matchow
Stolen Car Found Near Columbia by Police
A car stolen last Thursday from Maynard Layman was found today parked in Columbia Tennessee. Layman and officers traveled there after notification, and three suspects were being held for investigation in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Police
Maynard Layman
Columbia
Tenn
Layman
Barkley to take oath on platform with president
The article notes the nation will have a Vice President for the first time since 1945 if the candidate wins. Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky will take the Vice Presidential oath on the same platform as the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Decatur social notes and local medical updates
A string of Decatur community items reports visiting officials and local residents. Navy families, civic leaders, hospital patients, births, illnesses, and upcoming WMU meetings are noted along with a note on Robert E. Lee's birthday holiday closure.
Defense arguments stall trial in Foster case
Defense lawyers fought a delayed start as U S Attorney McGahey sought immediate trial for 11 defendants with a separate later proceeding for 67 year old Foster. They argued Foster is a key witness and the other board members should not be tried without him. Sealed medical reports may influence the judge. The prior postponement found Foster physically unable to stand trial for an estimated two months.
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Page One
U.S
John F. X. McGahey
Foster
Communist National Board
Harold R. Medina
Deeds Filed From Lang Cook to Roberson and Others
Daily Records lists real estate transfers including Leona Lang Cook to Mattie Lee Roberson for 700 dollars G Tf Dutton to J C Dutton for 150 dollars James J Hurth to Josie Wiggins for 700 dollars and Fred W Peinhardt to D S Sivley for 1 dollar.
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Deeds Leona Lang Cook
Mattie Lee Roberson
G. Tf. Dutton
J. C. Dutton
James J. Hurth
Josie Wiggins
Fred W. Peinhardt
D. S. Sivley
Transfer of Muscle Shoals Airport to Local Control
Tri City officials met to finalize transfer of the Muscle Shoals airport from TVA to local jurisdiction. State Aeronautics Director Asa Rountree attended to oversee the changes. The airport will shift to joint control by Florence Tuscumbia Sheffield and Colbert Lauderdale counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Tri-City
TVA
Asa Rountree
Florence
Tuscumbia
Sheffield
Colbert
Lauderdale
Popularity Surges After the French Revolution
After the revolution aristocrats faced limits on courtly displays as lavish retinues of servants became unaffordable. This shift reoriented social rituals and household status among legacy elites and new economic actors.
Bones to be used in court in Walden murder trial
In Brunswick Georgia on January 18 the state prosecutor said the bones of Patricia Walden a 19 year old murder victim would be introduced as evidence in the trials of her husband Johnny McVeigh and Dave Alden. The case centers on a 1944 killing tied to gangland activity and a buried body in a South Georgia swamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Glenn Thomas
Thomas
Johnny McVeigh
McVeigh
Dave Alden
Walden
Patricia
Johnny Frank Stringfellow
South Georgia
Funeral services held for George F. Baker Jr
The death of George F. Baker Jr is reported after a jeep accident near the plantation. Witness Thelma Griffin testified Baker fired a pistol shot to attract companions, then lost control of the vehicle and died minutes later. His wife Alda Gragales rushed to New York for the funeral.
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George F. Baker, Sr
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Thelma Griffin
Baker
Bahamas
Whiddon
Alda Gragales
Mexico City
New York
George F. Baker
South Pacific
Honolulu
Nationalists Keep German Plants Intact for Reparations
The United States argues the preserved German industrial sites will accelerate Europe’s postwar recovery as reparations proceed. Race riots erupt between blacks and Indians in Durban, South Africa, requiring 1,400 troops to restore order after at least 100 deaths. Four former Greek premiers urge Alexander Diomedes to head Greece’s government. Air disasters claim dozens of lives, with 20 Americans on a Superfortress missing in Scotland and a British airliner lost in the South Atlantic. Storms in Hawaii cause additional fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Durban
South Africa
Alexander Diomedes
Greece
Scotland
South Atlantic
Hawaii
Weather Whiplash From Warm Decatur Day
The day mixed heat and rain with temperatures rising to 72 by late morning and a 42 degree low overnight. Cloudy skies gathered as rainfall of .36 inches was recorded in the prior 24 hours while highs reached 46 later in the afternoon.
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Decatur
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JimTy
N. Y. Cotton
Peach Voices ‘Dimes’ Plea
Rotary Meet
William A. Slatton
Sally
Drama Guild Presents
New Studebaker
Floyd Aycock
Trinity 1
E. L. Meadows
W. H. Meadows
Cpo Meadows
Navy
Rhode Island
San Diego
H. R
Miami
Fla
Roy Odom
VFW
VIW Club
Jeff King
Athens, 3
Decatur General Hospital
William McStadden
Chestnut
Neal Stephenson
Decatur 1
William Hutson
Sixth Avenue E
Ray Osborne
Fifth Avenue S
E. L. Buckner
Holly Pond
WMU
Buckner
First District
Gregory Ray Roberts
A. G. Roberts
Seventh Avenue E
L. G. Manley
Decatur 3
T. F. Moebes
Fifth Avenue W
Clara J. Coffey
Hillsboro 1
W. T. Gresham
Magnolia Avenue
Hamil Clinic
Emblem Club
Elks Lodge
Gilbert Marks
Robert E. Lee
H. P. Still
C H. McWhorter
Moulton 2
Clements Drug Stores
East Moulton St
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