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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
1
Weather outlook reports cloudy periods with light rain in north and central areas and warmer conditions in the south. Local items include births, hospitalizations, church sermons, meetings, and a dairy calf show in Dawes Alabama with prizes. Authorities note a gun possession fine and PTA meeting in Priceville.
Twin brothers aged 15 and a 14 year old companion admitted burglarizing the Cold Springs school safe of 85 dollars. They were rounded up in Birmingham after actions near a used car lot drew suspicion. The trio, students at Cold Springs, face burglary and grand larceny in Cullman juvenile court.
Lancaster, Pa. Jan 19 A 25 year old GI student Edward Gibbs confessed to killing Marian Baker a 21 year old stenographer at Franklin and Marshall College. Gibbs said he choked and beat her after offering a ride on Jan 10 then returned that night to conceal the body under a summer cottage and took $14 from her purse.
Boston police seized a mystery pistol and 1000 rounds after an informant claimed to drive the getaway car in a money transport heist worth 1,500,000. The tip, later discredited, sparked a nationwide hunt with Newark and Turner Falls involvement.
The Soviet delegation and satellites boycotted a secret six power atomic talks after protests against Chinese nationalist delegates. Western powers press to resolve Austrian independence treaty delays as London hosts future talks.
Birmingham FBI agent H A Donahoo urged local police at a training school to match criminals in smarts. He said crimes are planned weeks ahead and officers must study detection methods, keep notes, and write timely reports. He advised a pocket size loose leaf notebook and careful scene protection. He outlined steps from witness interviews to securing crime scenes and cautioned against rush responses to dangerous cases.
The Gulf Ports Association said America can save money in foreign aid by using inland waterways to Gulf of Mexico ports to reach world markets. Midwest producers can ship from Tampa to Brownsville leveraging modern waterways for cheaper freight and handling rates.
States rights Democrats opened their Alabama campaign with campaign chair Abernethy urging the current state committee be kept in states righters' hands. Alabama voters will elect 72 state committee members in spring primaries. Abernethy warned a Truman victory could turn Alabama into a national proving ground for racial social equality programs.
President Truman said Byrnes is a free agent to do as he pleases about running for governor of South Carolina. The remark came at a news conference after Byrnes announced his bid and criticisms of the Fair Deal program were noted.
A quote urges Alabama Democrats to ensure party control stays with loyal state fighters who will not aid or comfort enemies, asserting the only way to prevent Trumanism is through firm local leadership and steadfast opposition.
Smith of Tuscumbia urged the Alabama Young Democrats and the state Democratic committee to avoid penalties for candidates with honest differences of opinion amid tensions over 1948 presidential electors. McCorvey of Mobile backs closed primaries. he criticizes the Folsom group over attempts to block pro Truman electors.
Soil Conservation supervisors from five counties in the Northwest Alabama District meet to draft the 1949 report on district activities. Rutland Cunningham of Lauderdale County chairs the board with John M. Lile Colbert County A D Sample Morgan County Mr Glass Franklin County and J D County Lawrence County serving as members.
Bishop C. C. J. Carpenter of Birmingham told the Alabama Women’s Auxiliary that inactive church members are a hindrance like soldiers who won’t fight. He urged reemphasis on the importance of family prayer and bringing inactive members back into the church.
Andrew Whitt a 72 year old Ardmore farmer was found floating in a well at his home by his sons early today. Coroner Grisby Griffis ruled death by own action noting ill health and long house confinement. Graveside services expected Friday at Gatlin cemetery with Rainey of Ardmore arranging. Surviving are three sons J Jack Buford Delmer and a daughter Mamie.
President Truman said a decision on appointing new ambassadors to the Vatican is under study. Myron C. Taylor resigned yesterday after 10 years as the President's special envoy to Pope Pius. The action renews controversy over the Vatican post.
Five double first cousins are jailed in Morgan county on burglary charges. Four admit taking about 100 pounds of meat from a smokehouse owned by Louis Brady and Hoyt Holt four miles west of Decatur on the Moulton Decatur road. Suspects are James A Kirby 23 J T Kirby 29 Ben Kirby 17 J C Kirby 27 and Robert Kirby 33.
Flood threats ease in two danger spots as cold weather and freezing rain worsen conditions for thousands of refugees. Severe cold spans from Northern plains to Texas with snow and freezing drizzle in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Fifteen dead in Pacific Northwest week of cold. four dead in midwest flood zones. 11,000+ evacuated along the Mississippi. flooding extends through the Ohio and Wabash basins. See FLOOD on Page 2.
A dynamiting rocked a Pennsylvania coal mine during the seven state strike involving 90 000 soft coal miners and a worker was beaten at another pit. Duquesne Light canceled a planned electrical power shutdown easing the fuel shortage. plants can run into early next week.
President Truman stated Robert Denham acted without NLRB blessing in seeking a court order to halt the short work week and intermittent coal mine strikes. He noted Denham did consult the White House and that no national emergency warrants his intervention at this time.
A company notes fuel is extremely critical as all mines halt under no contract no work. A dynamited surface mine destroys two $100 000 shovels. UMW officials tour fields urging workers back. A blast hits the Guseman Brothers mine in Fayette county with no injuries. Pickets target remaining active mines. A Morgantown incident leaves Carlos Galloway beaten. he was en route from his mine. District five UMW chief declines to speculate on See VIOLENCE.
President Truman left open the possibility of ordering production of a hydrogen bomb as the United States pursues preliminary work toward development. He declined comment on direct negotiations with the Russians and denied Lilienthal's Moscow mission, noting he will name a new AEC chair after Lilienthal leaves February 15. Some officials believe the bomb may eventually go into production.
President Truman said he has assurances from House Rules Chair Sabath that the repeal of the 21 day rule will not derail the FEPC civil rights bill. He spoke at the White House and discussed strategy with Speaker Rayburn and other leaders as lawmakers debated changing House rules to delay bills.
Martin plans to move adjournment as the house reconvenes, aiming to pressure a rule change. Southern Democrats weigh backing to shield GOP help, while Speaker Sam Rayburn faces a decision on a Monday FERC matter and FEPC timing. Southern strategists claim a win regardless of timing, yet many prefer delaying to avoid FEPC priority.
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