March of Dimes Drive Exceeds 1945 Morgan County Total
Morgan county reports the 1945 March of Dimes drive already surpassing last year's sum after two weeks. Chairman Frank Yaney announced the end date is Thursday, with over half the donations from Hartselle. The drive offers nylon stockings for those who fill the boxes placed in 50 county businesses. Dr. B F Austin notes a rise in poliomyelitis cases statewide and stresses National Foundation support to avert crippling and provide after care.
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Veterans Administration aids returning service members
The Veterans Administration offers pensions for disabled veterans, education continuation support, loan guarantees up to 4000 dollars for homes and 2000 for farms or business, and life insurance at cost. It runs a major insurance program at no overhead to veterans, and provides guidance through the Decatur VA office on Perry Street.
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Veterans Administration
Mr. Head
Decatur VA
Erry Street
Turner Injured in Collision in Decatur
William Turner Jr. of Hillsboro was treated for an ankle injury and observed for possible other injuries at Decatur General Hospital after his motorcycle, a 1942 model, collided with a car on Fifth Avenue West. The crash occurred between 6 and 7 p.m. Saturday night on Moulton Street as Devine, driving the car, remained at 317 Seventh Avenue West. Police and city officers investigated the accident. Turner was reported resting well at the hospital.
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Decatur General Hospital
Decatur
Turner
Moulton Street
Fifth Avenue West
Lee Devine
Devine
Seventh Avenue West
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Cotton Surges as Futures Close Higher in Chicago and New York
July cotton hits a season high in New York with gains of 45 to 75 cents per bale as futures close stronger after late demand and hedge activity. Market wobbles amid ceilings talks, wage proposals, and CCC purchases hedged.
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Chicago
Commodity Credit Corp
Southeastern Area Cattle Market Quiet Amid Strike
The major plants in Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Thomasville were unaffected by the strike but slaughter volumes declined. About 1,205 cattle and 758 calves were received in four days, with outside plants supplying most stock. Prices for killing cattle rose 25 to 30 cents from a week earlier while stockers and lower grades showed mixed gains.
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Tallahassee
Thomasville
Danville Senior Class Entertained by Hazel Sparkman
Miss Hazel Sparkman entertained the Danville senior class of Danville High School with a party Friday night. Games ran late and refreshments were served to Sue Stephens Catherine George Jimmie Fielding Ann Puckett Garmalene Glasgow Imogene West Martha Mae Singleton Aline Gib Annie Sue Pittman Sparkman Tanner Reid Smith Charles Lewis Nathan Anders Edward Singleton Sonny West Brandon Sparkman J C Fields Ray Osborne.
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Danville High
Cotton price level climbs in mid January market
The Agriculture Department reports cotton prices rose about 2.50 per bale and moved above 25 cents per pound for mid dling 15-16 inch cotton in ten markets for the first time since the mid twenties. Spot sales totaled 190,600 bales, with mill buying up for future shipments as lower grades dominated offerings. Domestic mill use fell in December while exports rose. ginning of the 1945 crop to Jan 16 reached 9,027,168 bales as unfavourable weather slowed harvest in the North Central belt.
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Agriculture Department
Census Bureau
United States
Labor unrest looms as rail unions reject arbitration and steel strike widens
Three weeks of talks yield partial wage gains but unions like the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers reject arbitration over rule changes. Meanwhile the steel strike expands with 33,000 related workers off the job and 750 to 900 CIO steelworkers idled. Ford Detroit layoffs rise to 15,000 with 25,000 more expected. Packard and Crosley plants also cut output due to parts shortages linked to General Motors strikes. In Kentucky and Virginia, United Construction Workers union threatens a 200 member strike as utilities firm wage talks collapse.
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Local notes include housing permit and community events
H Johnson secured a City Clerk issued sales permit to build a six room frame house on Ninth Avenue West with an estimated cost of 4000 dollars. Rising Sun Lodge No 29 holds a Master Mason degree practice at the Masonic Temple Monday at 730 PM, all Master Masons expected.
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Joe Pettey
Ninth Avenue West
Rising Sun Lodge No. 29
Masonic Temple
Reds Leave Manchuria Soon Says Changchun Messages
Reports state most of the Red army will be out of Manchuria by the first week in February. Chiang Kai-Shek’s farewell message to Soviet officers was read by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek who visited Changchun for decorations and then returned to Peiping.
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Decatur man dies of heart attack after fall into fire
John R. Hanna, 74, died Saturday afternoon in Decatur after suffering a heart attack and tumbling into an open fire place at his home. His body was recovered with minor burns. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Brown's.
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Decatur
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Brown's
Three Speak At Meet Here At American Legion Auxiliary
Probate Judge T C Almon Veteran Commissioner John B Hampton and Legion Commander Elmer Loyd spoke to American Legion Auxiliary members at the Almon home in the Country club area. The unit voted to donate 5 to March of Dimes and 10 to the Salvation Army fund.
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John B. Hampton
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Elmer Loyd
American Legion Auxiliary
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Auxiliary
Salvatiors Army
Ruby S. Jones
Butler Hine
Montgomery
Legislative Committee of theAuxiliary
Almon
Judy
Kelly
Louis Argend
Petition aims for full time city commissioners in Decatur
Citizens committee seeks three full time city commissioners with salaries of 4800 for chair and 3600 for two assistants. Petition filed after months of inactivity. Oct 12 1945 defeat of a prior proposal under old law would have made three part time officials earning about 1600 and made the mayor chair.
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Decatur
Alabama
French cabinet formed after week of crisis
Paris reports Felix Gouin announced a three party socialist dominated coalition cabinet. It pledges drastic financial reforms and will hold its first session tomorrow.
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Gouin
Peonage Charge Shakes Montgomery County Landowner
In Lowndes county Liberty man Robert Dickson pleaded innocent at a preliminary hearing after being bound over to the federal grand jury on a charge of unlawfully arresting and returning Aaron Smith a Black man to a condition of peonage. U S Commissioner Wallace M. Sloane reported the event. The landowner faced a $3000 bond set by the court.
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Russians advance to Kurile islands after Yalta talks
Acting Secretary Dean Acheson said at a news conference that an agreement was reached at the Yalta meeting regarding the Kurile islands. Officials told the Associated Press that Russian troops and their families were moving in with baggage for a long stay on the islands.
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Dean Achéson
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Myers pushes cloture to break FEPC filibuster in Senate
Senator Myers and 41 others petition to end debate on a permanent FEPC commission. Southern opponents doubt cloture will hold against the motion to correct the journal. Myers says the pledge of founders guaranteed equal opportunity for every man regardless of race creed or birthplace.
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Iran-Turmoil Echoes as Security Council to Debate
The weekend report outlines Iran’s claim that the Soviet Union breached the 1942 tripartite treaty by blocking Iranian security forces from passage. Tehran accuses Moscow of misquoting Tehran’s note and cites Western pressure on Russia regarding Azerbaijan. Premier-elect Ahmed Qavan vows full support for the Iranian delegation to the ANO and to negotiate with Azerbaijan’s autonomous government amid Soviet-occupied northern Iran.
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Army moves GHQ Manila to Tokyo in early February
General headquarters of the Army forces in the Pacific will be transferred officially from Manila to Tokyo on Monday. Brig. Gen. Carl A. Russell said by Feb. 7 all remaining Luzon personnel will be out except a few cleanup men. More than 3,000 GHQ officers and men are moving to Tokyo this week.
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Opium Burned in Peiping Under Chiang Kai-Shek Order
The burning of 950000 ounces of opium worth over 2 million dollars took place in Peiping by command of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek. Thousands gathered along the parade grounds near the old Tartar wall to witness the unprecedented ceremony in Peiping and across China.
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China
Deed Filed on sale of Atlanta Birmingham & Coast Rail to ACL
A deed filed in probate court lists the sale of the Atlanta Birmingham and Coast Railroad to the Atlantic Coast Line for 2,443,000 dollars. The lines included run from Birmingham to Manchester Fitzgerald to Thomasville Somes to Waycross and Brunswick to Atlanta.
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Irish Rally Past Cats in Louisville Battle
Notre Dame defeated Kentucky 56 47 in a hard fought matchup before about 6000 fans. The Irish spoiled the Wildcats late surge to preserve their unblemished season record.
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Council of Nicea fixes Easter date in 325
The date on which Easter should fall was decided in the year 325 at the Council of the Christian Churches at Nicea.
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Nicea
Five gubernatorial hopefuls court voters at Montgomery road meeting
Frontrunners in Alabama's 1946 governor race gathered support at a Friday roadbuilders' rally in Montgomery, pledging extensive road programs and cabinet reforms. The five candidates projected confidence, with plans for a youthful cabinet, and emphasized appointing capable aides to run state functions. Other races also heated up as candidates filed with the Secretary of State, including Rep Carter Manasco seeking reelection and several state and local posts filling up as week ended.
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Calhoun County
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Jasper
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Birmingham
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Luther Patrick
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Dixon
Howard
House considers labor fights and broad anti strike measures
Break line outlines the House schedule as Tuesday and Wednesday bring a vote on a cancellation bill minus an amendment, then a proposed fact finding board for major labor disputes. The plan includes subpoena power and a 30 day no strike rule, with debates on penalties for striking unions and broader administration agendas.
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Germans to Vote Sunday in American Zone Elections
American observers report that in 10 000 communities across the American zone Germans will vote for rural councils. Nearly 5 million people are eligible. The Christian democratic union leads in Northern Baden with 949 of 1,070 seats. The social democrats and other parties seek gains amid a shifting political landscape.
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It Grows as It Goes motto for New Mexico
The phrase It Grows as It Goes is identified as the motto of New Mexico marking a civic slogan associated with the state. It reflects a growth oriented identity adopted in regional messaging.
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Housing in Decatur Faces Acute Shortage Amid War
Mrs Russell leads housing efforts for the Decatur Chamber of Commerce seeking five houses or three houses and two apartments for workers tied to a new industry. A 1941 survey showed scarce housing and exhausted rooms. FHA projects in Endlam Oaks and Oak Park added 378 and 50 units but did not meet demand. Builders lack materials and other Alabama cities use surplus property from Army posts. Until normal construction resumes, housing remains a major Decatur problem.
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Liquor Ration Cut in Alabama to Two Quarts Monthly
Montgomery Alabama January announces a reduced liquor ration effective February 1 from three to two quarts a month. Administrator E W Gunn cites depleted stocks from heavy pre Christmas buying as cause. Punches 54 and 55 on ration cards valid in February.
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