Deaf Publisher Overcomes Challenges to Run West River Progress
E L Scheman, a deaf publisher in Duprees North Dakota, built a 27 year career with the West River Progress. Immigrant Norwegian Vv ide arrived with meningitis, learned English, studied at St Olaf, and became a respected newsman who relies on a reporter's pad to gather stories.
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AP. Newsfeatures
Dupree
S. D
E. L. Scheman
Duprees
West River Progress
Vvide
St. Olaf'’s College
Northfield
Minn
Doctor Gives Tip To Mothers
A Birmingham doctor warns new mothers about baby allergies linking maternal diet during pregnancy to infant reactions. Dr Kennedy urges simple balanced meals and avoiding unusual foods to prevent future allergies. He notes colic may reflect parental nervousness and emphasizes gentle handling of newborns to prevent injury and later issues.
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Mobile
Ala
Medical College of Alabama
Hughes Kennedy Jr
Birmingham
Kennedy
A. H. Russakoff
Car Found Tied to Stolen Vehicle and Youths
Four boys detained in Cleveland area after a car stolen from Joseph Shaffin in Lakewood was recovered near Ty, Georgia. The group, including Bever who previously sparked a similar incident last May, claimed they traveled west to buy horses in Arizona and were picked up in Chicago wearing cowboy attire. They face Cleveland authorities with knives and toy guns found in the car. the jail reports they remained calm at breakfast.
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Georgia
Marietta
Joseph Shaffin
Brown Avenue
Lakewood
Brown
Young Beyer
Paul Lange
Bever
Arizona
Chicago
Cleburne
Cleveland
Birmingham
Ala
Crowds Fill Reserved Front Row at Truman Inaugural
Spectators assembled in the reserved section before mid morning to secure front row views for the Truman inaugural event. Weathered by years, the 64 year old Missouri native embodies the idea that any boy can become president as the ceremony approaches.
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Missouri
Geant
Joseph Duke
Capitol
Truman
Margaret
Senator Hayden
D-Ariz
House
McCormack
Mass
Senate
Leslie Biffle
Iowa
Trypan
Mr. Truman
Marine Band
Alben Barkley
Edward Hughes Pruden
Phil Regan
Barkley
Supreme Court
Stanley Reed
Samuel Thurmond
St. Louis
Lee Lemley Craig Dies in Memphis
Lee Lemley Craig died this year at the Marine hospital in Memphis. He was formerly employed at the Huntsville arsenal. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Lee Lemley Craig
Memphis
Cypress St
Marine Hospital
Huntsvale Arsenal
Stock Market Edges Ahead With Mixed Gains
On January 20, timid advances dominated Wall Street with several stocks showing notable gains. Among movers higher were Nickel Plate Owens-Illinois U S Gypsum and Consolidated Natural Gas with other winners including Republic Steel General Motors Firestone Woolworth Boeing and Pan American Airways. Decliners included Goodrich National Distillers American Telephone Consolidated Edison Kennecott Copper Westinghouse and Du Pont. Bonds rose modestly as governments steadied in over the counter dealings.
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New York
Nickel Plate
Owens-Illinois
U. S Gypsum
Consolidated Natural Gas
Amerada Petroleum
Republic Steel
General Motors
Firestone
Woolworth
Boeing
Schenley
Union Carbide
Philip Morris
Radio Corp
Plough
Lone Star Gas
Louisiana
Land
United Gas
Clarostat Mfg
Creole Petroleum
Kaiser-Frazer
Humble Oil
O'Okiep Copper
U.S
Livestock Prices and Supplies Report From Nashville Market
Cattle mostly steady to weak with limited high grade offerings. Calves steady to higher with good vealers 28.00-35.00. Hogs heavier receipts with barrows and gilts 20.50 to 20.75, sows around 16.00. Sheep steady with good lambs 20.00-23.00 and ewes 9.00 down.
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Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Poultry Prices Slip in North Georgia Market Report
North Georgia live poultry market remained weak and lower on January 20 with 1 to 2 cent drops for fryers and broilers. Receipts were liberal, shipments cleared well, and few distress sales were noted with prices at FOB farms for New Hampshire Reds White Crosses 26 to 28 cents, Barred Rock Crosses 24 to 26 1/2 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New Hampshire
Cotton futures firm early then irregular on profit taking
New York cotton futures rose with shippers covering exports to China and Europe but later slipped on profit taking and hedging. Near term buying concentrated in March delivery as Russia has bought substantial U S cotton in weeks prior. Late afternoon quotes show March 32.65, May 32.38, July 31.23.
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New York
China
Russia
Grain Prices Slide on Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago grain price trends were mostly lower in a dull session. Wheat fell 1 1 8 to 1 1 2 cents, corn mixed down 1 4 to 3 8 higher, oats down 7 8 to 1 cent, rye down about 1 3 8 to 1 5 8, soybeans 1 2 to 2 cents lower, and lard varied with January at 14.40 per hundred pounds.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Theft of lingerie from clotheslines shocks Fayette county
Sheriff Travis Lawrence said Ervin Wallace of Tuscaloosa county is jailed on burglary and petty larceny charges over the alleged theft of women's wearing apparel from homes and clothes lines. Police found more than 100 items, including lingerie, in Wallace's home during a warrant seizure. Wallace, a bachelor and sawmill logger near Sterling, faces multiple charges.
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Fayette
Ala
Travis Lawrence
Fayette County
Ervin Wallace
Tuscaloosa County
Terry Appling
Berry
Fayette Courty
Appling
Wallace
Sterling
Beery
Glynn Jury Convicts McVeigh in Walden Murder Case
Brunswick bulletin reports Johnny McVeigh convicted by Glynn superior court jury for the murder of 19 year old Patricia Ann Walden. The jury recommended mercy and Judge Knox imposed prisonment. A motion for new trial was set for April 21 after a one hour deliberation.
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Brunswick
Johnny McVeigh
Glynn
Patricia Ann Walden
Knox
Origin of the Restaurant Term in American Dining
The word restaurant arose in America as a term for dining rooms in better hotels and select high class a la carte venues, signaling a shift toward specialized eating establishments rather than simple meals.
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America
Truman Inauguration Set the Nation's Peace Drive
President Truman vows unfaltering support for the United Nations and a bold program to aid the world through American scientific and industrial expertise. He outlines plans for economic relief while appealing for unity in Congress and with allied nations.
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United Nations
Congress
United States
America
National Capitol
Kiwanis Milestone Review Marks 34th Anniversary
Kiwanis clubs commemorated 34 years of service in a meeting at Hotel Lyons with Walter Clapton chairing the program. J. R. Daniels read the international anniversary message noting 2,900 clubs and 190,000 members. Dr. Joe Burleson and Rev. W. W. Glass led talks on membership and club service. Rev. John Troxler offered a closing prayer for President Truman.
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Kiwanis
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis Education Committee
Walter Clapton
Decatur Club
Alabama Kilwanis District
Hotel Lyons
Jimmy Williams
H. .E. Underwood
Roland H. Gray
Marvin Rankin
Carl Schwachow
Decatur High School Glee
Murry Yarborough
Fred Schlosser
Ken- SS
MC Weis
Ana Hay
Iwiis
Clapton
J. R
Bob) Daniels
J. Belmott Mosser
Joe Burleson
W. W. Glass
John Troxler
Truman
United States
Play Tickets Available For Decatur Theatre Event
Those without season passes may buy tickets at the door for Saturdays 8 PM performance in Riverside auditorium. Civic Drama Guild of New York presents George Seaton's But Not Goodbye directed by Richard Shaneland with Stanley Woolf supervising and Eugene Dunkel arranging settings.
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Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Riverside Auditorium
Civic Drama Guild of New York
George Seaton
Guild
Stanley Woolf
Richard Shaneland
Eugene Dunkel
New York
Harry Carey
Decatur Pilot Club Set to Receive Charter Friday
Decatur's newest civic group, the Decatur Pilot Club, will be enrolled in Pilot International at a banquet at Hotel Lyons Friday at 7 PM. Charter will be presented by Mrs Anne Davis district governor of Pilot International Auburn. The club has 18 charter members. Judge Newton B Powell will be the principal speaker.
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Decaturs
Decatur
Pilot Club
Pilot International
Hotel
Lyons
Anne Davis
Auburn
Decatur Club
Newton B. Powell
Negro in Custody On Assault Charge
Levon Johnson, a negro, is held by county authorities for a grand jury hearing on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Johnson is charged with attacking Tom Smith, negro.
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Levon. Johnson
Johnson
Tom Smith
Inaugural Day Spectacle Across the Nation
The first TV broadcast of a presidential pledge marked a historic moment as spectators nationwide watched. An eight mile parade followed with Truman leading the procession to the White House amid glittering floats bands and displays of military might from West Point and allied forces.
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Truman
Mr. Truman
Captain Harry
Jackson County
White House
U.S.A
Lincoln
President
Capitol
Missouri
America
West Point Canatty
Academy Armee
Fight on TB Discussed in Huntsville Panel
Health officers discussed tuberculosis case findings in Huntsville on Wednesday night before citizens of Morgan Limestone and Madison counties. The first in a three part series sponsored by the North Alabama Tuberculosis association covered causes and detection. Future discussions will cover medical treatment and life after care with panelists Dr. D. G. Gill Dr. L. R. Murphree and Dr. A. M. Shelamer answering questions from Decatur residents.
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Huntsville
Morgan
Limestone
Madison Counties
North Alabama Tuberculosis Association
Decatur
D. G. Gill
L. R. Murphree
Limestone County
A. M. Shelamer
Madison
Truman outlines global policy aims against communism
President Truman pledges unfaltering support to the United Nations and proposes steps for world economic recovery through the European program and increased trade. He commits to aiding freedom-loving nations with military advice and equipment while signaling little chance for immediate Soviet-West compromise.
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United Nations
Truman
Russia
Soviet Union
West
United States
Gap in U S presidency ends with Truman oath
Time lapse leaves Washington briefly without a sitting president before Harry S Truman takes the oath at 12 29 P M EST marking the start of his renewed term. Officials report no concern over the brief transition gap.
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Washington
United States
Harry S. Truman
Democracy versus Communism in President Truman's address
President Truman contrasts democracy with communism calling the latter a false philosophy that enslaves individuals and provokes violence while democracy upholds universal rights and peaceful change. He cites UN efforts and aid, says world peace requires sustained effort and unity with other nations.
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Truman
United States
United Nations
Local church notices and upcoming services in Decatur area
Rev E N Chandler will speak Sunday on Life Made Over Again at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist. First Presbyterian cancels midweek service due to Rev W W Glass away in Atlanta. Hurtsville Presbytery meets January 27 at Westminster with lunch and sessions. Aero nautics director Asa Rountree visits Decatur en route from Tri Cites. Families Humphries visit Red Bay Alabama. Christian education crusade in Athens January 24. Rev M G Hatler to lead revival at Southside Baptist starting March. Rev G M Davenport to preach at Central Methodist on Does Tithing Pay and Robert E Lee and Duty.
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E. N. Chandler
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Hurtsville Presbytery
Westminster Presbyterian Church
M. G. Hatler
First Baptist Church
Princeton, Ky
Southside Baptist
G. M. Davenport
Central Methodist Church
Robert E. Lee
Defendants in Foster case amid crowd thinning protection
A crowd thins as lengthy Monday arguments proceed in the conspiracy case against William Z Foster and coded defendants. Police and federal guards, numbering about 400, have been largely withdrawn while Foster, ill, is kept separate from co defendants indicted last July alleging plans to form a party seeking government overthrow by force.
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Joes
Communist National
William Z. Foster
Jal
Foster
Whines of Puppy Fail to Save Life Of His Canine Pal
In Newark New Jersey a frightened puppy’s whines lead detectives to a sewer catch basin. An emergency squad rescues a second dog but cannot revive the pup. the survivor is taken to headquarters for the night.
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Newark
N. J
Dogs Grab Papers With That Good Old Cinnamon Smell
Chattanooga newspaper reports that a bakery produced a cinnamon scented advertisement that caused dogs to grab newspapers from lawns and porches. The incident disrupted yesterday editions as carriers distributed papers and subscribers retrieved heavily chewed copies.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga News-Free Press
News-Free Press
Truman outlines a free world pact for global growth
President Truman vows to build a new international order with partners beyond survival concerns. He argues democracy provides energy to defeat hunger misery and despair and urges continued U S strength to weave a world fabric of security and prosperity with allies who seek justice.
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Free World
Truman
United States
Tennessee Valley Ho Cruise Plans Shaping Up For 1949
Plans for a 1949 Tennessee Valley River cruise on the Great Lakes of the South were laid in Chattanooga with reps from valley towns. Jack Kendle was chosen Cruise Commodore, Col. Thomas E. Orr vice Commodore, and Bart Leiper Cruise Director. Start date June 14 at Paducah Kentucky, with overnight stops and a land tour to Great Smoky Mountains.
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Tennessee River
Great Lakes
South
Chattanooga
Jack Kendle
Uscg Auxiliary
Nashville
Tenn
Thomas E. Orr
Albertville
Ala
Guntersville
Bart Leiper
Chattanoogans Inc
Tennessee Valley Outdoors Inc
Paducah
Tvho
Knoxville—Tenn
Tennessee River Navigation
Great Smoky Mountains
Dor Boat
TV Ho
Seon
Boeing
Uscg Auxiliary Unite
USP
Ver Leiper
Broad Street
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Wheeler Yacht Club
Alabama Supreme Court Decisions From Montgomery Dated 1949
The Alabama Supreme Court released a batch of decisions from Montgomery. Justices Brown, Lawson, and Simpson authored opinions reversing remanding or affirming in equity and denial of writs in mandamus or certiorari. Key rulings include Gulf Mobile & Ohio RR Co v Libby Williams and Ex parte City of Mobile with several appeals from Jefferson and surrounding circuits. Execution date set for March 18 1949.
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Montgomery
Alabama Supreme Court
Brown
Gulf, Mobile & Ohio RR. Co
Libby Williams
Admix
Chilton
Foster
Justice
Co. W. Niehuis
E. O
Ford
Choctaw
Inquity
Omas L
Jefferson Circuit
Marion County
Gera Terrell
Walker Circuit
Bertha Torme
Ami
William Torme
William Webb
State
Lee Circuit
Lawson
Charles ‘W. Kemp
Herbert Brown
Melton E. Speegle
Tishie Speegle
Cullman Circuit
Equity
Preston Henderson
Dept. of Industrial Relations of
Ala
Marion
Simpson
City of Mobile
Mobile
D.d. Edington
D. H. Edington
Attorney General
Ethel Smith
Court of Appeals
Alias
Thornton
Alice Thornton Rodgers
Viola _M. Eatman
Et al
Essie L. Nuckols
Nuckols Plumbing & Heating Co
Tuscaloosa
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Tri-Cities
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