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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1950
Page
2
The 75 cent minimum wage and wage hour reform take effect, affecting about 1.5 million workers with pay increases and broader coverage. President Truman defends the law as social justice benefiting purchasing power and employment. labor groups push for further expansion and faster enforcement.
The Southern Bell Telephone Company issued a public reply amid labor tensions with the CIO backed CWA predicting an inevitable strike. It warned that disruption would threaten public safety by blocking essential calls and hindering emergencies. The company pledged to do all possible to keep lines open.
The Department of Agriculture ships the initial 100 pounds of onion seed to commercial nurseries. Seed kept on ice reportedly gains percent in weight after two days.
The telegram lists births at Decatur General Hospital including a Falkville infant and other newborns. It notes Gordon Persons will speak to the Decatur Kiwanis at Hotel Lyons, with topic to be announced. It includes population estimates, bond sales data for Morgan County, and assorted hospital admissions and local church activities.
Regional price notes show Decatur cottons at middling 31.00 with seed at 40 per ton and corn around 1.25 for white ears. Nashville reports cattle, calves, hogs and veal prices with steers 21.00-25.25, hogs up to 25, veal 29-33, and milk at 5.50 per hundred. North Georgia poultry markets steady with broilers around 20-28 cents. Cotton futures in New York mixed on Jan 25 with late gains.
In Poona, the National Chemical Laboratory bio chemistry section is evolving a Latin plasma substitute as a potential blood plasma replacement. Prof J W McBain says success could reduce urgent donor calls for shock burns and blood loss treatments.
In Morgan county court the Ned Frazier et al versus King Rice case on a $65 promissory note due in 1948 was heard before Judge W H Long with attorneys James Bloodworth and Joe Calvin for the plaintiff and John W Sherrill Jr for the defendant. A jury remained out at noon on the Brown vs Summerford $468 account case, submitted earlier that day. The court granted continuances in several actions including J M Baker versus North Alabama Broadcasting for $11,700, Herbert Walters versus W T Edgeman on appeal, Lewis Brown versus Floyd Hendrix for bedroom suite possession, and Fred S Robinson versus Charlie Oden for $350 auto damage.
Wild birds will flock for feedings of dry bread, pie crust, melon and squash seeds, sunflower seeds, apple, lettuce and suet.
A Lee Street collision at 12 52 AM involved a 1938 Pontiac and a 1947 Chevrolet taxi, with light damage and no injuries. The second crash at Fourth Avenue and Grant Street around 12 30 PM yesterday involved a 1946 Plymouth driven by Thomas C Milam and a 1949 Plymouth truck owned by Houser Florist driven by Thomas Craig, both sustaining light damage.
Moore 35 confessed to stealing a 10 ton 100 foot 725000 bridge with accomplice Fred Vickers. Both were arrested by Limestone deputies. Moore posted a 500 appearance bond and a preliminary hearing is set for 10 AM Friday before County Judge D L Rosenau.
Mrs Naomi Russell 65 of Hart seller died this morning at La vender Clinic after a week illness. Survived by husband Arnold Russell two sons Hollis and Theo Ward of Decatur two daughters Mrs Lawrence Johnson and Mrs Bill Howley. Funeral Thursday 2 pm Friendship Church with Rev M G Fields. Interment in adjoining cemetery Mutual Service in charge.
A habeas corpus hearing for 19 year old John William Looney of Decatur is set for 2 PM before Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell. Gov. James Folsom signed extradition papers. Looney is accused with seven others of a Battle Creek restaurant burglary netting $320. He posted a $1,000 appearance bond after an earlier hearing.
President Truman and aides press for congressional control of peacetime conscription while allowing drafts in emergencies. House committee opposes a three year extension as the present act nears expiration next June.
Juries found Hiss lied about passing State Department documents to Whittaker Chambers and about seeing Chambers after 1937. Judge Goddard denied the defense, ordering five year terms on counts, but no fine. Hiss must post a $10,000 bond by 4 PM EST today after parole custody.
The note recalls Hans Christian Andersen as a youth wishing to become a dancer. It also mentions that the only commercial deposit of brucite in the United States lies near Gabbs in Nye County Nevada.
State Senator David A. Patton of Limestone and Lauderdale counties formally entered the race for lieutenant governor as a Democrat. A 38 year old Athens lawyer and Marine veteran, Patton highlighted education, veterans and labor issues and pledged economy and responsive governance if elected. He is married to Elizabeth Riddle and has a 13 year old daughter.
Decatur branch laboratory led by C C Johnson reported 98 rabies positive animal heads from seven North Alabama counties in 1949. Dogs accounted for most, with 73 heads, plus ten foxes eight cattle and two cats. Rabies peaked early in the year and rose sharply in October.
A list of individuals from Shef field Town Creek Red Bay Russellville Hartselle Town Creek Decatur and surrounding areas including Virgil Fowler Carol Steiffel meyer Charles Wagner Randall Goggins Calvin Meredith M P Tinsley Gene Smith E L Cobb E T Bolding Victor Wood Dr Rol King and the Decatur contingent led by Emmett McClary Ned Frazier Bruce Spencer Tom Fitzpatrick Dr F L Chenault George Perry Ed Price J D Gannaway Paul Stroud Ainslie Wylie L P Hall W R Riley and Dr P D Wilson connected to a regional expansion project with regional collaborations and oversight.
Miss Mary Ellen Wooten a missionary from Nigeria Africa will speak at the First Baptist church 7 p m prayer meeting Dr Jesse Rogers notes she has served in Burma and Africa and is currently at home in Atlanta Miss Wooten will discuss native customs and religious conditions in Africa
The Peiping Hankow railway in China has been restored to operation for the first time in 13 years, enabling theoretical travel from Western Europe to Hong Kong. Peiping broadcasts report the line had been fractured since Japan's 1937 invasion.
In Bristol a vicar under Church of England rites exorcised a reported ghost haunting the Baker family’s old house linked to Mrs Gladys Drury who died 18 years ago. The family, unsettled by a black clad figure with a glow, may move or seek new housing as the town watches the outcome.
The Hart selle First Baptist church hosts a monthly youth meeting on Sunday January 29 at 7 pm. Judson College Marion students Betty Ventura Josey Hawkins Janette Gilbert Nell Towns Ethel Davis provide program leadership with inspiration speaking testimony choir and piano.
The article lists dozens of attendees and roles for a social gathering including tennis and music committees. Signatures from various ladies and a few doctors, lawyers, and hosts are named, with headquarters and correspondence coordinators identified.
Senator Lucas of Illinois says he will bring the bill to the Senate next month to seek 64 votes to curb debate and block a Southern filibuster. If that fails he plans to keep the Senate in session to wear down opponents through prolonged talks.
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