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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1949
Page
1
Community items from Decatur cover weather prospects with occasional rain and cooling through Tuesday. Local market quotes middling cotton at 33 and strict low at 31 at noon. Local residents recoveries, visits, and delays include Julian Jervis illness, Mr. Braswell on business, and barber Charles Johnson planning Birmingham move.
An emergency ambulance escort from Colbert County Hospital to Birmingham was ordered at 8 30 PM Sunday and cleared Decatur by 9 05 PM. The incident involved Joe Leighton and a scuffle with John Polk, with sheriff's officials investigating in the Poplar Creek district.
Thousands of nationalist troops retreating from Nanking Shanghai and Hangchow regions head toward Chekiang as Chiang Kai Shek reportedly nears temporary retirement. Communist gains across much of China intensify as Peiping surrenders.
Rogersville residents William Mose Nun gent 52 and his nephew Floyd Spears 25 were killed in a family visit. Nun gent shot Spears then himself about 11 p.m. Sunday. Mother-in-law and others present provided statements. Funeral details set for Nungent at Liberty cemetery Rogersville. Spears services not announced.
Decatur residents faced a warm day as temperatures reached 71 at noon after a low of 57 overnight. A morning shower was noted, with clearing by noon and a sunny afternoon forecast. Highs climbed to the mid seventies later as hourly readings posted from 63 at 8 A M to 71 at noon.
A mule struck by a railroad passenger train at a crossing in Tuscaloosa lost three teeth but can still eat, according to a Tuscaloosa veterinarian. The mare belongs to Edward Richahon of Tuscaloosa, per T. R. Speck, district agent for the railroad.
In New York on January 24, a clash over Federal Reserve installment rules emerges. One group urges lower down payments and longer payback periods for consumer gadgets, while another argues to maintain or extend restrictions beyond June 30. They fear overextension by the small buyer and repeat 1930s store-credit woes. Be seen in Congress soon.
Senator Hayden said a majority of the senate rules committee will recommend action to kill the filibuster as hearings begin on five resolutions aimed at ending long debate. He chairs the committee and cited the key choice between a simple majority or two-thirds vote to close debate.
Rep Spence of Kentucky introduced an administration bill in the House to extend rent controls to March 31 1951 widen coverage to more accommodations and fix weaknesses of the existing act It also authorizes the housing expediter to recontrol areas previously decontrolled and tightens current controls.
Senate debate on civil rights faces opposition from Southern senators who vow to block any limit on unlimited debate. Senator Morse proposes a simple majority rule to end filibusters, while Humphrey and Ives doubt quick action this Congress as Truman’s civil rights program encounters delays. See RULES on Page 2.
Roy Blackledge aged 40 was found dead in a small coal mine near Overton Alabama. He had entered the mine alone yesterday afternoon and a search followed when he did not emerge. Coroner Joe Hilderbrand said the mine was gassy and an investigation into gas caused death would be attempted.
Five ships including the passenger vessel Alcoa Corsair were held for about seven hours at the Mobile channel due to dense fog. The fog lifted at noon allowing the vessels to enter port. Weather forecasts for tomorrow predicted colder temperatures and deteriorating road conditions.
The U S court of appeals upheld bribery and conspiracy convictions of former Rep Andrew May Kentucky and Henry and Murray Garsson in a wartime graft case. The ruling was 2 to 1 with Judge Prettyman and Edgerton in the majority and Chief Judge Stephens dissenting.
Montgomery Alabama January proceedings report ABC board members hearing about four new whisky brands and a new gin line. A whisky salesman urged allowing 19 proof alcohol in pint bottles for medicinal use, arguing current purchases waste due to evaporation.
Snowbound in the Rocky Mountain region traps about 2.1 million sheep and cattle. Sheepmen warn of severe feed shortages and dieoffs while hay drops planned from Fallon to Utah by 62nd troop carrier command aim to aid starving stock.
In the City Clerk’s office of Joe Ley two new permits were recorded. One authorizes an addition to the building at 1068 Sherman by T. J. Suggs for $150. The second approves interior decoration at 133 Lee Street by C. J. Young for $500.
The Axis Sally treason trial of Mildred Gillars opened in Washington with seven of 110 jurors admitting bias. Judge Curran questioned jurors about language, Germany, and Nazi broadcasts as possible disqualifiers. Conviction could bring death, with treason carries minimum five years and a $1,000 fine. Earphones provided for witnesses and reporters.
The Capitol Grain And Feed company lost 1000 dollars when burglars used nitroglycerin to crack the safe early today. Police say the entry was made by prying the front door lock and this crime matches a two week old break at the S. H. Kress store. A night watchman reported hearing an explosion and exchanging fire with fleeing suspects.
Mary Williams reports a 10 year old boy, Bobby Edwards, drowned Sunday near Eva five miles east. The Edwards family had recently left Arkansas after a house fire and were staying with friends at Gordon Mitchell’s home. Coroner Rev. T. Howell corroborates the drowning scene.
A child attempted to swim while other students watched as he sank into the water. Mrs. Tabor retrieved her child Calvin, and the incident is noted with a reference to VRAGEDY on Page 3.
President Truman directs Interior Army Agriculture Commerce and Budget and the Economic Advisory Council to draft legislation for a Columbia Valley Authority. A special message to Congress will be sent once a draft is ready, with a timeline of several weeks. He emphasized a sound basis reflecting regional needs and past experience.
The Decatur yard begins its first Navy vessel repair job delayed by a river level change to pass the LCS-35 under the Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga. Two ships await main engine replacements with one arriving from Gyntersville. three weeks planned per ship.
Governors aides prepared in Little Rock for the Royer extradition hearing to be held Tuesday at 10 A.M. Howard Gladden said there is no witness list yet. Reports said Alabama witnesses may testify for the former Atlanta mayoral prisoner sentenced to life for the 1934 shooting of Frank Pickens. The hearing for the 62 year old Draper escapee should finish soon.
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