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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1946

Page

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Glimpse About You Reveals Common Traits

A brief survey offers insights into common personality traits and social patterns. Researchers note recurring themes across diverse groups, highlighting shared experiences and behavioral tendencies.

In I N I and Mine

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Weather and local notices in Decatur district report

Mostly cloudy and warmer with rain in the west and north tonight. Temperatures reach 49 high and 29 low. Navy and Army veterans receive discharges with medals. Local church and club meetings noted. new candidate for legislature from Lawrence county. Page two continues.

Dr Dowling Named President and Superintendent at Talladega

Gov. Sparks announced Dr H G Dowling as president and superintendent of the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind at Talladega. Dowling, 57, formerly state Commissioner of Revenue since 1943, will take office July 1 for a four year term, succeeding retiring Dr J S Ganey.

H. G. Ching Alabama Talladega Chauncey Sparks Dowling J. S .Ganey Montgomery Tuscaloosa Waler County Birmingham-Southern and Peabody Colleges University of Chicago HG. Dow

Death claims Harry Hopkins former White House aide

Harry L. Hopkins 55 former special assistant to Franklin D. Roosevelt died at Memorial hospital New York at 11 35 a m EST He had resigned his White House post July 3 saying he needed rest Hopkins had served as federal relief administrator New York cloak and suit industry chair and held roles on war mobilization and munitions boards He was born in Sioux City Iowa and held multiple public offices including secretary of commerce and lend lease program participant His death follows a long period of ill health and a return from hospital admission last November

New York Harry L. Hopkins Roosevelt Memorial Hospital Hopkins White House Washington New York City Cloak and Suit Cesana Lee Sioux City Iowa Munitions Assignment Board War Mobilization Committee New York State

Wounded Child Worsens to Hopeful Recovery in Detroit

Seven year old Rosalie Giganti, slashed in the throat, showed strength to aid doctors in declaring her recovery chances good. Det. Lt. Edward Wurm said Rosalie may have been raped. medical staff note possible speech impairment. Police hold grocer Frank Lobaido for questioning as stains on his clothes test human blood.

Rosalie Giganti Detroit Martin Paulsmo Center Frank Lobardo Austin E. Hew Pital Charles Searle Frank Lobaido Searle Lobaido Rosalie Lobardo Saul Finer Sam Edward Wurm

Two Youths Questioned in Degnan Death

Chicago police say Theodore Campbell and Vincent Costello, both youths, were held on open charges after several hours of questioning in the Suzanne Degnan kidnapping and murder case. Detectives traced movements on Jan 6 and 7, Costello on parole from the training school, with lie detector results inconclusive for Costello and Campbell to be tested. Police released most questioned as clues mount in the brutal Northside slaying, with Suzanne Degnan's body found in sewers after being strangled and hacked to pieces.

Degnan Chicago Walter Storms Suzanne Degnan Storms Theodore Campbell Vincent Costello Suzanne Costello Campbell Police Department State John C. Pendergast William Tuohy Kenmore

Ex Senator dies after heart attack in Mobile home

Thomas McCorvey Stevens 79 vice president and general counsel of Waterman Steamship Corporation and former Alabama state senator died at his Mobile home following a heart attack yesterday morning. He had served in the Alabama legislature and held executive corporate roles. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.

Mobile Thomas McCorvey Stevens Waterman Steamship Corporation Alabama

Congress acts on price controls and atomic test secrecy

Washington reports Congress moved to extend price controls, keep atomic test results secret from warship programs, and decide on the St Lawrence Seaway. Senate debates focus on a permanent Fair Employment Practices Committee while the House plans hearings to extend price controls and subsidize price stabilization.

Washington House Banking Committee D-Ky House Naval Committee Adiral W. H. P. Blandy United States Blandy Senate Atomic Committee Harlow Shapely Harvard Observatory St. Lawrence Senate

Robinson Furniture moves to 402 Bank Street with three floors

The Robinson Furniture Company announces a formal opening in its new 402 Bank Street location within two weeks. The remodel cost about $2,000. a new balcony creates three floors and fluorescent lighting lights the store. Hot Point appliances and May tag washers will be stocked, with used and new furniture available.

Robinson Furniture Company Bank Street Paul Davis Paul Robinson Robinson

Norwegian Lie emerging as UN secretary general candidate

London dispatch reports Trygve Lie Norwegian foreign minister selected by the Security Council for the post, amid Russia Iran clashes and U.S. shift away from Lester Pearson. Stettinius helped shape a compromise likely acceptable to the big powers as UN discussions continue. Iran seeks direct talks with the Soviet Union to resolve their border dispute. A UNRRA funding appeal gains backing from the General Assembly committee, urging immediate aid to starving populations.

London Trygve Lie Norway World Security Council Tonight United Nations Organization John M. Hightower Security Council Russia Iran Edward R. Stettinius Jr U. S United States Lester Pearson Washington Stettinius Lie Britain Moscow UNO Paul-Henri Spaak Belgium

Meadows for Board Place

Wallace H. Meadows of Trinity files candidacy for Morgan County Board of Revenues and Control District 1. Incumbent seeks re election citing four year road gains and war related shortages. aims to start farm to market roads in 1946 and improve maintenance with available funds and labor.

Wallace H. Meadows Trinity 1 Morgan County Board of Revenues and Control Meadows

War Hero Enmeshed In Marital Trouble

Manila report says Olivia Oswald Wermuth seeks annulment of a Dec 7 1941 marriage to Maj. Arthur Wermuth. She claims the ceremony occurred on a Manila hotel roof garden with an Army chaplain. Wermuth says he did not know of the marriage and had earlier wed Jean Wilkins in 1935 in Chicago.

John Grover Manila Bataan Maj Arthur Wermuth United States Traverse City Mich Wermuth Olivia Josephine Oswald Wermuth U.S. Senate Great Eastern H. Stain Odonnell

Records Of Sun Noises Reported By Australian Scientist

A government scientist in Sydney reported that Australian radio physics using radar recorded noise waves from the sun. He claimed Australians may be first to record sun noises, noting no signal was sent out, unlike U S Army tests to reach the moon. The discovery could advance knowledge of the universe and solar system.

Sydney Associated Press U. S. Army Signal Corps Earth

Two Boys Hurt In Cullman Car Crash With Log Truck

A Monday evening crash on East Highway near Seventh Avenue in Cullman left two teens seriously injured and a third with minor injuries. Henry Millis, 17, suffered a skull fracture and remained unconscious. Weldon Cupp had a deep facial cut but was improving days after. Driver Jack Henry escaped with a small scratch as logs from a trailer tore into the car.

Cullman Hospital Seventh Avenue Cullman Henry ’B. Millis H. G. Millis Good Hope Millis Weldon Doc” Cupp Gertis Cupp Cupp Jack Henry Verlis Henry Ann ‘Sapp Cullman Banner Henry John Hestlen Hanceville 2 Capp Miss Sapp W. M. Heaton Hesden Heaton Claude Edwards Cullman City H. M. McKelvey J. E. Cummings

Philip Schilling Rites Set Today

Funeral services for Philip Schilling, 79, who died yesterday at the Baugh infirmary, will be conducted at 2 o clock this afternoon at the Cedar Plains Christian Church. Rev. Thomas B Hatchett will conduct the services. Burial will be in Herring Cemetery, Peck directing.

Philip Schilling Baugh Infirmary Cedar Plains

Overseas Airways to start double North Atlantic service

The British Overseas Airways Corporation announced a future daily London to New York and London to Montreal service with plans for four daily flights, totaling 28 weekly trips from the UK to North America. The fare was expected to be under 100 pounds.

London Overseas Airways Corporation United States Canada New York Montreal

Byrnes push to invite UN atomic energy commission for ship tests

Secretary Byrnes states President Truman approved inviting the United Nations atomic energy commission to witness the atom bomb tests on naval ships, while cautioning it does not set final government policy. Tests are planned for May near Bikini Atoll with 100 warships.

Washington Bynes Truman United Nations “ Atomic Energy Commission Byrnes Patterson Navy Forrestal Pwight Pd.eiserhower Chester W. Nimitz Russia Britain France China Australia Poland Yugoslavia Brazil Netherlands Egypt Canada Marshall Islands United Nations Security Council UNO Atomic Energy Commission London U. S Burttés Commission State Department War Navy Departments United States Atomic Commission House Naval Committee Pacific Vinson D-Ga W. H. Blandy Deacy Blandy Simiar

Poll Tax Deadline Looms in Morgan County

About 200 people paid poll tax at the Morgan County courthouse office of Tax Collector Alvis G. Briscoe. Briscoe warned only three days remain to meet Friday’s deadline for eligibility to vote in the forthcoming primary. Tax may be paid at Briscoe’s office State National Bank Falkville or Ratliff Hardwick’s Hartselie store. Probate Judge T C Almon reminded WWI and WWII veterans to secure a certificate of real estate for exemption.

Office of Tax Alvis G. Briscoe Morgan County Briscoe State National Bank Falkville Ratliff Hardwick Hartseile T. H. Gunn Board of Registrars T. C. Almon

Truman to Speak in Florida Accepting Honorary Degree

The White House announced President Truman will deliver an address in Winter Park on February 11 to accept an honorary Doctor of Humanities from Rollins College. He will depart Winter Park after the ceremony to board his yacht for a 10 day to two week cruise off Florida waters.

Truman Washington White House Winter Park Fila Rollins College Florida

Mediator Today Seeks Break in GM Strike

Special federal mediator James Farley contacts GM president Charles E. Wilson and officials of the CIO United Auto Workers in Detroit seeking a settlement of the 70 day General Motors strike. Hope runs high for quick mediation success amid looming steel industry talks and broader idle labor across sectors.

Associated Press James’ Ey General Motors Dewey Detroit Labor Disputes Charles E. Wilson CIO United Auto Workers Detroit Davey Labor Department Conciliation Son Washington Benjamin F. Fairless U. S. Steel Corp John W. Snyder Snyder Murray D-Mort Senate Labor Committee Philip Murray Fairless Déwey Labor Schwellenbach Union Ford Chrysler UAW Allied Industries U.S. Labor Department Michigan John L. Lovett Michigan Maufacturers’ Association St. Louis Oscar A. Ehrhardt CIO Industrial Council Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Ohio Connecticut State Manufacturing Association V. S. Steel Corporation Cio Dent Philip Murray Congressional Labor Committee Ford Motor, Corp Ciouaw Hud Eee Continental Motors

Roosevelt Joins Tech Ladies Wear Firm

John Roosevelt former Boston department store manager, joins executive team of a feminine clothing organization. Lee Good, district manager, announced yesterday that Roosevelt the youngest son of the late President has joined the group at age 29.

Roosevelt Joe Los Angeles John Roosevelt Boston Lee Good Yeterday

Also Mentioned on This Page

E-C.powell The Daily St. Petersburg Fla Charles T. Garrett Jackson Street Earl O. ‘Overstreet Lacey Springs Pfc Oliver .D.boyett Army Charlie P. McBrayer Preston E. Flussell Macon Porter Vinson 5Th Avenue Fussell Mr.Vinson 9Th Air Force Sherrill Manner Johnston Street Central Methodist Church Frances Nungester First Methodist Church Butler P. A. Hine J. I. Nunn Moulton Secretary of State Lawrence County Ewell K. Gregg Gregg Chevrolet Co Chicago, IL Morgan County Conservation Club Morganr County Courthouse Wilson Hensley Veterans Hospital Memphis Howell Central Methodist Baptist Church Furman Roger Decatur G. A. Weinman Decatur 2 Louis Newman Somerville 2 Decatur General Hospital Rudy Dumas Decatur 3 Andy B. Grimmell Nathan Smith Baileyton Charles Mattox Hartselle 2 R. R. Rowe East Moulton Street By Ken Reynolds DR. Dowling Death Pal UNRRA United Nations Assembly Sol Bloom D.N Bloom Ahmed Quavam Es Saltaneh Tehran Ali Soheily Andrei Vishinsky
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