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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
2
In New York, prosecutors face a fierce challenge from defense lawyers arguing that the grand jury and jury panel were hand-picked from elite directories. The trial concerns conspiracy to overthrow the U S government, with jurors questioned for bias and discriminatory selection methods.
The article notes white teachers mostly seek higher certificates with few advancing to two year goals, while two black teachers hold Rank IV and Rank V. By 1950 Decatur plans improved facilities and a highly trained staff, with many classrooms to boast college graduates and several with Master of Arts degrees.
The proposal seeks contracts with firms to employ assisted persons and loans up to 10,000 per assisted worker. Russell would authorize 500 million for the remainder of the 1949 fiscal year and 1 billion for each of the next four years. He reaffirmed the South's opposition to civil rights programs ending segregation.
Kiwanis in Decatur took a break from the usual program to play bingo with Jimmy Williams presiding. Harry Bennett chaired the Attendance Committee and announced various club affairs including temp tat ion Jones sponsorship by the VFW and changes to director meeting hours. Frank Troup spoke for a Legion drive to build a baseball park, with John Wilson, Dan Burleson, Garnett Young, Sam Alexander and Leslie Doss named to the Attendance Committee.
Robert Hannegan former postmaster general sold his interest in the St. Louis Cardinals today to partner Fred M. Saigh Jr. The transfer follows Hannegan’s claim he is stepping back on orders from his physician. The deal reportedly values the club at about 4 million dollars with a 50 50 split anticipated.
Markets report in Nashville shows limited cattle with cows 13.00-16.50 and yearlings at 23.00, bulls 20.00-21.00, calves strong 28-34.00, hogs steady to 24 higher with barrows 20.50-20.78 and sows under 19. Sheep and lambs hold steady with good lambs 21.00-24.00 and aged ewes around 9.00 downs.
North Georgia live poultry market was weak and unsettled on January 27 with New Hampshire Reds and White Crosses 24 to 27 cents, mostly 25 to 25 1/2. Barred Rock crosses 23 to 25 cents, mostly 23 1/2 to 24 cents. Demand remained active at lower prices and trucking for large fryers exceeded supply in some areas.
Melvin Fletcher, a Black man, was found not guilty after nearly three hours of deliberation by a circuit court jury on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property tied to three automobile tires stolen from James D. Smith near the Standard filling Station at Moulton and Sixth Avenue. Attorneys for Fletcher were J. N. and Sherman Powell. Other cases, James B. Henson and Willie Echols, were continued to the next term. Henson faces grand larceny and stolen property charges, Echols leaving the scene of an accident.
President Truman proposes a $120 monthly pension and a broad cost estimate from $15 to $40 billion. Veterans groups push $90 monthly pensions at 65 plus disability benefits and a service bonus. Housing bills seek 1 million new units, with Republican substitutes aiming for 600 to 810 thousand units. Public housing and slum clearance remain the core goal. The administration seeks voluntary and later mandatory controls on scarce goods, while Republicans push repeal of Taft Hartley and new labor laws. Chamber of Commerce backs tariff repeal to restore presidential tariff authority. Senate battles loom over inflation and labor policy as party leaders jostle for reform.
A five year old girl Gail Nicoletti survives a 140 foot fall from the Kosciuszko Bridge after her father and brother die in the plunge. She regains speech in hospital and speaks to her mother via a toy telephone.
Soviet envoy Alexander S. Panyushkin accused the United States of evading the U N occupation commission and imposing new Japan stabilization measures. He said the directive to MacArthur contradicts commission policy and changes occupation terms without prior consent, challenging aims to strengthen democratic forces and the de militarization program.
Morgan County faces a shortfall as March of Dimes contributions lag with only 1902.63 collected so far. Fund chairman B L Rickenbacker cites resident card returns as the main reason and Beta Sigma Phi sorority sets a Princess Theatre collection tonight and tomorrow to boost donations.
A wartime column urges American women to stay loyal and support American values. It portrays pride in domestic life and warns against influences from Jewish and British allies, framing Roosevelt and his circle as threats to American identity.
Report from the old House Armed Services Committee notes the 81st Congress successor should expand staff for the battle. James E. Webb, a North Carolinian, faces no Senate opposition for Undersecretary of State with Dean Acheson to be assisted. Albert J. Loveland of Iowa nominated as Undersecretary of Agriculture. Testimony from Gen. Omar N. Bradley and others slated as Symington and Vandenberg prepare to testify on air force matters and a 48-group ceiling.
President Truman told Mississippi supporter Phil Mullen he will back pro Truman Democrats in the state if the national committee stands behind them. Mullen said Truman added that he heads the Democratic Party and would create a new committee if needed. He noted Truman recognizes Mississippi’s uphill fight and hopes the dispute spurs a healthier two party system.
A five member Atlanta jury acquitted Frank Bettis of drunken driving on December 4 after a two day trial. Bettis protested a Ku Klux Klan parade in his neighborhood and testified he faced persecution for his views. He acknowledged past Klan membership and said fear of masked men prompted his actions.
President Truman criticized eviction protests against rent controls as ineffective while asserting landlords will not prevail. He outlined four points including a global tech assistance plan, a request for 1 million dollars for disaster relief, skepticism about public opinion polls, and an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Louis St Laurent for a two day Washington visit in February.
A woman would undergo only temporary sterility as part of a probation agreement explained to Mrs. Brucks. The plan contemplated permanent sterility via court order, not merely six years of probation. Mrs. Brucks serves six months in county jail and may have the operation done when her expected baby is born.
Senator Kefauver cried in support of Rep. Jackson's bill patterned after the TVA act. He warned vested interests will fight the proposal but the people will overcome and bring the Column Valley Authority into reality.
Deeds show M N Childers transferring to Arelas C Powell for 500 dollars and S C Gordon to Neill Aycock for 10000 dollars. R Jack Morgan to American Legion Post 121 for 3800 dollars. W L Watts to Ruth Justice for 650 dollars. Bessie Pickens to Robert Tweedy McWhorter for 20000 dollars.
Luther Patrick former Alabama congressman spoke at a Lyons hotel Civitan luncheon about politics. He argued politics is essential yet perplexing saying you cannot get laws or officials without it. He noted politics is like women you can’t do without but can’t fully do with. Patrick and attendees from Decatur were present as Dr. A M Roan introduced him and defined politics as an effort to present people with a representative and free government.
Tulsa and Dallas landlords, led by the Tulsa Property Owners Association, began notifying tenants to vacate within 60 days to withdraw properties from rental amid fed eral rent control legislation. Rev Wallace J Murphy and Rep Wright Patman discussed potential effects on bills pending in Congress.
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Horace T Sutterer of Moulton will be held this afternoon at Union Hill cemetery with Rev Johns conducting and Mutual Service directing. The boy died Wednesday at the Irwin Dyer infirmary.
A blaze caused damage estimated at more than 55 million dollars across multiple facilities. Investigators pursue causes as authorities coordinate recovery and safety measures. Public agencies report extensive property losses and ongoing assessments.
The Moulton Heights PTA met at the school with Mrs. Chas. Gunn presiding and delivering a devotional. Joe McMurray led a hymn, Founders Day skit was performed by multiple members, and talks on the elementary school child were given by Annie Stuart and Milford Walker. Piano pieces entertained students as room counts showed higher attendance in grades two, six, and seven.
Anne Stewart Cather 23 a 1947 statewide beauty contest winner was found slain in her boarding house room. Her husband Fred Cather 28 a draftsman was arrested after a flight from San Jose and allegedly confessed, saying his mind was blank.
Reports note Ben-Gurion’s labor party winning a large share of votes in Israel and Communist gains. London hosts ministers discussing North Atlantic pact unification and European cooperation. Russia expands its economic bloc and claims Poland export losses due to U.S. discrimination. U.S. officials warn of Russia’s cold war drive and wartime air staff discuss Russia’s war potential.
He said they accepted the invitation of the senatorial group to work with them and that no AFL CIO meetings will occur without senators present. Hines supported the outcome, calling the gathering constructive and stressing unified backing of the President.
Mr and Mrs F F Tice of Roanoke announce Rebecca Ann born at Jefferson Hospital Roanoke Mrs Tice formerly Miss Lottie Weinman of Decatur The Decatur cotton market noon today middling 33 strict low 31 The fifth Sunday convention of the Christian churches of North Alabama to be held Sunday afternoon at Cullman Bible study course at Southside Baptist church Monday seven o clock Rev Carl A Roberts invites public Rev E N Chandler Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church to lead.
The North Alabama district of the American Red Cross will chart fund campaign plans Friday at Morgan County headquarters. Mrs. Frank Kirby announces the meeting at the courthouse annex followed by lunch at the Lyons hotel. Mrs. Bess Nance from Atlanta will lead the session. About 35 are expected.
Otis Oden Bryant, 30, of Logan West Virginia, found guilty in circuit court of grand larceny for stealing a 1947 Plymouth coupe from A Joseph Portwood of Jackson Street. The car was recovered after a high speed chase near Villa Rica Georgia, with Bryant captured following a side-road ram to halt the pursuit. Bryant and Edward J. Smith were also linked to assault with intent to murder in a separate incident near Limestone County and are to face additional hearings this session. attorneys James N. Bloodworth and Leroy McIntire Jr. represent Bryant and Smith respectively.
Services for Ace W. Banks 71 of Decatur will be Friday at 2 PM at Grant St. Church of Christ with ministers G. C. Carr and Earl Prater. Burial in Roselawn cemetery Mutual Service directing. He died Wednesday night at Decatur General Hospital. Survived by three sons three daughters two brothers a sister eight grandchildren.
The Western storm area boosts funds for relief with Truman authorizing 200000 more to ease hardship in blizzard states Nevada Utah South Dakota Wyoming Nebraska Montana Colorado. Seven state appropriation of 750000 eyed in Congress. Five Air Force planes to drop supplies for Navajo nation in Northern Arizona after 15 reported missing. Cold in Utah crowds push school closures while Salt Lake City gas outages hit laundries, dry cleaners, foundries, and shops.
A study notes that many birds including storks parrots woodpeckers and even ducks can regenerate beaks that have been broken off. Researchers highlight the remarkable regenerative capacity across avian species.
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