Weather Outlook and Local Community Notes
Mostly cloudy with light rain in the north Sunday, temperatures steady and southeast coastal winds. Sermon on The Miracle of Rebirth by Dr Otis E Kirby at First Methodist at 5 PM. Ben Bloodworth reports from Birmingham at the Alabama Press Association meeting. Miss Mary Williams visits Sheffield with cousin Pegey Williams. David Harryn Hokett ill at home. Vic Bubbett weekend visitor at the University of Alabama. Mrs Lillian Cochrem and child at 506 Oak St. transported from Decatur General by Brown's ambulance. Sheriff Humphrey reports one arrest for assault with a weapon. Disabled American Veterans auxiliary meeting at the American Legion Home Thursday at 2:30 PM to discuss forming auxiliary. Clements Brokerage Company building story featured by New York Journal of Commerce. construction to finish in 90 days. Dr Erskine Chenault to speak at Decatur Club Monday at the Lyons Hotel on socialized medicine. Mr and Mrs Roland Gray of Cedartown Ga visiting. Rev J F Selvidge to speak on True Religion. Rising Sun Lodge 29 to meet at Masonic Hall Jan 24 at 7 PM with Master Mason work. Reuben R Yates sues Standard Oil Company of Ky for 100 dollars. attorney Russell Lynne. Miss Jeannette Wright and others attend Charter Presentation of Decatur Pilot club at Lyons Hotel. Marie Ryan returns from Arlington ex after five months away.
State welfare payments exceed two million in December
Welfare commissioner Laura Dunn announced Alabama paid 2,156,824 in benefits to the needy last month. About three fourths went to the aged, with December old people payments totaling 1,572,364 for 69,628 cases. Welfare aid supported 32,756 dependent children, 1,163 blind, 482 foster children, and 6,243 handicapped persons.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Laura Dunn
Welfare Department
Cold War tensions rise as West reads defense line
London sources say five nation Western European alliance maps a common defense stretch from the Dutch coast to the Swiss Alps. Eastern bloc rulers tighten anti capitalist fronts amid hints of a peace offensive while UN efforts lag. Copenhagen leaders from Denmark Norway and Sweden discuss a Scandinavian defense stance as Sweden wavers on pact entry. Moscow Pravda editor boasts growing foreign communist and united workers parties support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex H. Singleton
London
Russia
Dutch
Swiss
Europe
United Nations
Copenhagen
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Western European Alliance
Britain
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Moscow
P. N. Poskelov
Pravda
Gvorkers
Rescue Plane Crew is Saved
Eleven men aboard a Dakota transport forced to land on a Hudson Bay ice field were rescued by an RCAF ski plane after two trips. The mission followed a mercy flight to Arctic Bay on Baffin Island with two ill men. Operations were directed from Winnipeg by Wing Cmdr. A Walmsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Dakota
Hudson Bay
RCAF
Arctic Bay
Baffin Island
Arctic Circle
Harold Dunn
Department of Transport
Akoolimak
Norsemen
Winnipeg
A. Walmsley
Fever Vaccine Flights To Panama Delayed By Weather
Yellow fever vaccine for high priority delivery to the zone was scheduled to depart on Air Force transport after a 48 hour delay. The serum headed for the U S Navy vessel Orion at Balboa was postponed a second time due to weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Air Force Transport
U. S. Navy
Orion
Balboa
Campaign Nearing Starting Point For Ball Park
The campaign to build the Legion Memorial Field, a $60,000 baseball park for Morgan County Post of the American Legion, progresses toward readiness by summer 1949. Land valued at $20,000 and $10,000 cash from the Legion group, with $30,000 to be raised from the public, will fund the project. The plan mirrors citizen funding used to build Alabama’s best high school stadium. The public phase begins Tuesday at the Why-Not Cafe with Eddie Glennon of the Birmingham Barons addressing about 80 business men. tickets will then be sold to the general public. Lloyd Lively leads the effort with a steering committee including Jimmy Williams, Robert McNelly, Marvin Rankin and Barrett Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
Leo Wright
E. W. McLeod
American Legion Memorial Field Fund
Wright
Morgan-County
Legion Memorial
American Legion
Morgan County Post of the Legion
Decatur
Alabama
Eddie Glennon
Birmingham Barons
Lloyd Lively
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Jimmy Williams
Morgan County
Robert McNelly
Marvin Rankin
Barrett Shelton
Electoral Vote Fight Pushed By Senators In Congress
Washington January 22 The push to overhaul the electoral college continues despite President Truman's endorsement of the system. Senator McCarran and others back a bipartisan resolution to amend the constitution to abolish the college while preserving each state's electoral votes. Kefauver calls the system outmoded and urges change to align with modern demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver DE Wolf
Washington
Truman
McCarran
D-Nev
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
Kefauvéer
Dtenn
National Junior Chamber of Commerce
St. Joseph
Kefauver
McCorvey May Drop Politics
Montgomery Democratic chairman Gessner T. McCorvey of Mobile may not seek reelection, saying he has done his share after 20 years. He cites heavy workload and long hours as reasons and defends his independence from CIO, socialist, and radical pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Montgomery Advertiser
Gessner T. McCorvey
Mobile
Geoffrey Birt
McCorvey
The
Advertiser
Alabama Bar Association
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Alabama
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
CIO
Eisenhower Halted By Pentagon Guard Between Posts
In Washington on January 22, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, then president of Columbia University and consultant to the national military establishment, was blocked at a Pentagon entrance by a guard asking for a pass. The guard recognized him after the civilian identified himself, allowing Ike to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pentagon
Eisenhower
Becole
Columbia University
National Military Establishment
Peiping Falls To Reds As Peace Talks Break Down
The ancient Chinese capital Peiping fell to the communists as nationalist leaders courted peace at any price short of surrender. White nationalist troops withdrew amid a communist broadcast warn of continuing resistance. The report also notes UN talks on Indonesia and tense armistice negotiations in Rhodes between Israel and Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
Chiang Kai-Shek
India
United Nations
Indonesia
Israel
Egypt
Rhodes
Negev
Palestine
Tablet
Vatican Radio
Cardinal Mindszenty
Germany
S. Air Force
U. S
Soldier Killed in Truck Crash Near Bay Minette
A stolen truck carrying two soldiers overturned about six miles north of Bay Minette Alabama. Pfc Quinn D Maulden 19 of Davisville Florida died from a fractured skull at Atmore hospital. Pfc Sam Tichi Jr of Atmore was injured and treated. Henry Gill Jr 17 of Mobile was charged with stealing the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmore
Ala
A. B. Fulton
Quinn D. Maulden
Davisville
Fla
Sam Tichi, Jr
Fulton
Bay Minette
Maulden
Tichi
Henry Gill, Jr
Alanegro
Mobile
Congress Plans Speedy Action On Taft Hartley Labor Laws
Senate democrats push faster handling of Taft Hartley repeal amid calls for quick hearings. Senator Morse proposes an April goal. Senator Hill urges earlier finish, while Pepper plans to move a Taft repeater to the Senate immediately. Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Senate Democrats
Lucas
Illinois
Truman
Hill
Morse
Senate Labor Committee
Senate
Sir Pepper
D-Fla
Taft
Extradition Hearing Set in Royer Roger Case
Alabama witnesses are expected to testify in Little Rock on Tuesday as part of the Royer extradition hearing. Governor McMath may order extradition after reviewing evidence. Royer escaped Draper in 1945 and was captured near Forest City Arkansas. Frank Pickens deacon and Royer foe is central to earlier murder case. Ewell K Gregg to lead Decatur Chamber for another year after re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Williams
Pryor Roger
Draper
Alabama
Little Rock
Ark
Moulton
Frank Pickens
Howard Gladden
Arkansas
Sidney McMath
Royer
Seh
Maylton
J. L. Weatherwax
Forest City
Hot Springs
McMath
Lawrence County
Pickens
E. J. Butler
Royer's Attorneys, Told the Daily
Roger
Butler
Memphis
Wether
Rogers
Burk Mann
Arnold Adams
Gladden
B. R. Reeves
Draper Warden
James P. Miller
Will
Paul Pickens
Leo Roberson
J. L
Senators Oppose Tax Hike In Early 1950s Debates
In Washington on January 22, Senate Finance Committee members show reluctance to raise federal taxes. Senator Byrd vows opposition unless economy secures budget balance as Congress sets to resume work after inaugural events. Republicans largely oppose tax increases unless additional revenue is essential to avoid deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Truman
Nator Byrd
D-Va
Byrd Mermdéer Byrd
Finance Committee
Senate
George
D-Ga
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Nebraska
Brewster
Maine
Martin
Pennsylvania
Williams
Delaware
Decatur School Drive Leads March of Dimes Effort
Decatur children contribute over $600 to the March of Dimes in a week long drive while many adult mailings remain unreturned. W T Doc Jordan praises the students led by Somerville Road with $160.81 and other schools giving $132 Gordon Bibb, $60.35 junior high, $66.90 Lafayette Street, and more as the community rallies for infantile paralysis research and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
W. T
Doc) Jordan
Somerville Road
Gordon-Bibb
Lafayette Street
Auburn Student Injured When Jeep Overturns
A Decatur General Hospital report lists four people injured in a weekend jeep overturn near Auburn. Perry Hicks, an Alabama Polytechnic Institute sophomore, was in critical condition, with three Birmingham companions and a Mobile rider sustaining minor injuries. The Moody family also suffered injuries in a separate collision with a trailer-truck on Highway 24 near the Morgan-Lawrence line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur General Hospital
Decatur
Auburn
Southern Atron
Trinity Railroad Crossing
W.B. Little
Perry Spencer Hicks
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
R. S. Hicks
Lee Street
Annie D. Moody
Moulton
Moody
Joras Grady Moody
James FE. Moody
Beverley Ann Moody
Hicks
Micks Chevrolet Company
Moodys
Harold Clark Bryant
Anniston
Highway Patrol
W. B. Little
Highway 24
Morgan-Lawrence County
Bryant
Jonas Grady Moody
Group to Inspect Recreation Spots in TVA Area
A state delegation will visit North Alabama next week to inspect recreation sites in the Tennessee Valley Authority area. Col. Page S. Bunker and Paul Lauby of the state planning board lead the group, joined by James Segrest of the parks division and Herbert Barker of TVA. The state negotiates transferring TVA reservoir scenic spots to develop as parks and camping areas.
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Montgomery
North Alabama
TVA
Col
Page S. Bunker
Paul Lauby
State Planning Board
James Segrest
Conservation Department
Herbert Barker
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Adio
Otis E. Kirby
First Methodist Church
Ben Bloodworth
Daily
Birmingham
Alabama Press Association
Dail
Sheffiel
Pegey Williams
David Harryn,Hokett
Henry Hokett
Ae Street
Vic Bubbett
the Daily
University of Alabama
Lillian Cochrem
Oak St
Brown's Ambulance
C. B. Humphrey
Bank Street
Disabled American Veterans’ Auxiliary
Clements Brokerage Company
New York Journal of Commerce
M. D. Clements, Jr
Erskine Chenault
Decatur Club
Ie. Lyons Hotel
Chenault
Roland Gray
Cedartown
J. F. Selvidge
Church of God
Austinville
Rising Sun Lodge
Masonic Hall
Reuben R. Yates
H. Harrison Hill
Standard Oil Company of Ky., Inc
Russell Lynne
Jeannette Wright
Mary Dee Foster
Nettie Mitchell
Mary Hermine
John Post
Sheffield
Decatur Pilot Club
Lyons Hotel
Marie Ryan
E. Moulton
Arlington
By Ken Reynolds
Panama
Orde
Rayburn
Lee McCorvey
Associated Press
Elbert Thomas
Dutah
Pepper
Thomas
Ewell Gregg
New Decatur C
Ewell. K. Gregg
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Gregg Chevrolet
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Country Club
Gregg
James L.rankin
Raymond A. Britain
John M. Ward
Alabama Chamber of Commerce
New South
James L. Brakefield
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
America
Ewell
Schools Help Dimes
Decature General Hospital
Brown
Sgt. Little
Paul Jones
D. A. Hansard
Grady Butler Hanks
E. Vine
Trinity
Little
Litte
Hansard
Bank and
Church Streets
Ezra Sandifer
Sycamore
Walter Russell
Cty
J.T .Weatherly
Ollie Price
Tennessee Valley
Soros
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