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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1950

Page

3

Suburban Birmingham Liquor Stores to Close

Two newly opened Birmingham area liquor stores face closure after city officials and the state ABC board, with Governor Folsom, approve shutdown following protests. The decision, backed by the governor, ends plans to reopen. West End and East Lake locations will remain closed.

Birmingham James Morgan ABC Board James E. Folsom State Supreme Court Morgan William P. Screws West End East Lake

Policeman Tried In Negro Death Warned By Witness

In Birmingham on January 25 a trial opened for Officer John O Tate charged with the death of Tilton Young Pennington. A witness described Tate visiting a Negro residence in an alley where Pennington was shot after advancing toward a white man with a pistol who fired into the ground before killing Pennington. The witness Elizabeth Larkins and another witness named Arthur Wilkerson testified.

Birmingham Ala Elizabeth Larkins John O. Tate Tate Tilton Young Pennington Jefferson County Larkins Pennington Arthur Wilkerson

Frosted Coin and Other Patterned Syrup Pitchers Noted By Collectors

Frosted Coin Star and Panty and Frosted Lion are terms used by American glassware collectors to designate types of syrup pitchers. The cataloging of these patterns helps enthusiasts identify distinctive glass pieces and compare vintages.

Notable Wind Tales and Quips from Two Farmers

A pair of farmers trade wind stories from California and Iowa describing fierce gales and a hen laying the same egg six times. A comic exchange follows on ambition, dwellings, lodgers, emergencies, and a meat shop bridal query about repurposing leftovers.

California Iowa

Treating Toxic Goiter With Preop Nutrition And Lugol s Solution

The article explains preoperative care for toxic goiter including fluids, nutrition, and a diet high in protein and starches. It notes Lugol s solution given for ten days to three weeks before surgery and propylthiouracil in about one of ten cases, with iodine continued postoperatively.

Mountains and money weigh on a mountain vacation tale

A narrator jokes about borrowing to afford a family trip. A visit to a grand office leads to signing away financial futures as a mortgage and lien are placed on the home and a wife and child are held as incentives. The tale blends satire on debt with a humorous push for mountain retreat and fashionable seaside dreams.

Karl Flaster Jenkins Mr. J.—Mohammed

Altar Bait and Jokes on Army Discipline

Comic snippets range from a British officer and American soldier over discipline to a divorce award for nonsupport. A private requests a jeep for a date, a judge orders alimony, and a jab at communists closes the clipping.

Cap

Escambia County Tax Vote Stirs Hospital Plan

Voters in Brewton Escambia County face a Feb 28 election on a four mill ad valorem tax increase to fund a $4,000,000 hospital. The board of revenue called the ballot to move the project toward reality amid local debate. House plants flourish best around 65 degrees and unfermented coffee grounds are not fertilizer.

Brewton Ala Escambia County County Board of Revenue

Sunday Social News From Jones Chapel and Surroundings

Mr and Mrs Campbell James visited Birmingham on Sunday. Addison visitors Mrs Orville Johnson and family attended church with Arthur Vance and kin. Reverend George Helms dined with Bennie Cruse. Local families hosted visits from Bunk Jester and kin. Several visitors attended Baptist services including Quinton Helton and parents, Shelly Rainey, Gard ner, Mae Brewer. Home Demonstration Club planning meeting at Mrs Gilbert Hale home.

Quinton Helton Spring Hill Shelly Rainey Gardner Central Mae Brewer Addison Wayne Huffman Simcoe Teel White Manuel Jasper Huffman Irene Ted White Eubanks Cullman Henry Thompson Gilbert Hale

Divided Registrars Scrutinized By State Committee

A roving committee appointed by Governor Folsom found division in Mobile and Jefferson county boards over veteran registration rules. The group plans a Feb. 1 hearing in Montgomery after hearings in Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile and heard veterans press for waivers of witness requirements.

Mobile Ala Montgomery James E. Folsom Birmingham William Partlow Tuscaloosa E. J. Gonzales W. B. Dandridge Disabled American Veterans Jefferson County

Pickets Close 4 Alabama Mines Amid Idle Miner Walkout

Roving pickets and a strong no contract no work sentiment left 7,200 Alabama coal miners idle. UMW district leaders failed to reinstate workers as pickets blocked returns at Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co. and U S Steel subsidiary mines, with about 4,500 more miners out yesterday.

Birmingham Ala Alabama UMW Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co U. S. Steel

Presbyterians raise funds for Alabama college buildings

Alabama Presbyterians report over $161,000 raised toward a $250,000 goal for new campus buildings. Dr. Alexander Henry of Tuscaloosa, drive director, announced the progress at a meeting of the East Alabama Presbytery in Montgomery.

Montgomery Alabama Presbyterians Alabama Alexander Henry Tuscaloosa East Alabama

Flotation and Magnetic Separation in Iron Ore Processing

Flotation reduction roasting and magnetic separation are methods used to improve iron recovery from ore. These processes remove impurities and concentrate iron by flotation, controlled roasting, and magnetic separation techniques.

V. V. Mitchell Seeks Democratic Nomination for Agriculture Commissioner

V V Mitchell of Elmore county filed with the Secretary of State to run in the May Democratic primary for Commissioner of Agriculture. At 58 he owns a farm and has banking and farming experience including 11 years with the First Joint Stock Land Bank of Montgomery. He also led the Elmore County board of education for 12 years and held Farm Bureau leadership roles. He pledges state unity and balanced support for agriculture and industry, fair administration of laws, and protection against fraudulent labeling.

V. V. Mitchell Tallassee Secretary of State Mr. Mitchell Elmore County First Joint Stock Land Bank of Montgomery First National Bank of Montgomery Elmore Adul

Mitchum Kin Follows Brother in Hollywood Struggle

Hollywood January report tracks John Mitchum and his efforts to escape the shadow of brother Bob Mitchum. He explains agents assume talent from Bob, prompting name changes and constant comparisons while Alan Hale’s career is noted and film industry cost-cutting and corrective practices in Riding High are touched on.

Hollywood Bob Mitchum John Mitchum Bob Craig Morris Johnny Alan Hale Little John Douglas Fairbanks Errol Flynn Warners Bing Crosby Opus

Judge Ridicules Jury Intelligence In Bronx Drug Trial

Bronx County Judge Samuel Joss eph scolded a deadlocked jury saying they have less morerome than a two year old. The panel failed to verdict in the Leonard Selami narcotics case after a defense film clip prompted the judge to deride the jurors as they viewed supposed evidence.

New York Bronx Samuel Josseph Leonard Selami

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