Bible study begins at Southside Baptist church
A Bible study course will begin tonight at seven at Southside Baptist church led by Rev. E. N. Chandler pastor of Sixteenth Avenue Baptist. The public is invited to attend. Mrs. E. L. Thompson Jr. has returned from a week's stay in Selma. First Methodist senior board of stewards meets at 7 30 this evening at the church. Miss Mary Williams of The Daily remains ill at her Johnston Street home.
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E. N. Chandler
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
E. L. Thompson Jr
Selma
First Methodist Church
Mary Williams
the Daily
Johnston Street
Suffocation Seen As Death Cause In Tourist Camp
JONESBORO Ga January 31 A young couple found dead in a tourist camp near Conley Ga and a coroner s jury verdicted death by suffocation Sheriff W L Dickson identified Edward Arp 21 of East Point and Fay Maughan 19 of Lawrenceville as the deceased They checked in Saturday night and the bodies were found Sunday morning Dr W R Coleman told the jury a gas heater burning in the new room exhausted the oxygen supply The Sheriff noted a similar suffocation death in a nearby court three years ago
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Conley
Sherif W. L. Dickson
Edward Arp
East Point
Fay Maughan
Lawrenceville
W. R. Coleman
Demos Move To Set Faster Pace In Truman Program
Democratic leaders in Congress pursue a brisker schedule to advance the Truman program as lawmakers enter a second month with only three minor bills passed. Republicans warn against extended mandatory powers and government-enforced allocations, arguing such steps risk a totalitarian state while Democrats favor a seven month extension of voluntary allocations pending broader anti inflation measures.
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Baldwin
Conn
Flanders
Bricker
Ohio
Reds Enter Peiping as Communist Troops Parade
Reds march into Peiping today about 15 to 20 men leading two bands through the North western gate from the summer palace road. Spectators, curious but nonhostile, watched as the exhausted troops carried bazookas and rifles captured from nationalists, enacting a moment in the city’s storied history.
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Summer Palace
Genghis Kahn
Reds See Stalin Truman Parley as Likely
Moscow dispatch reports Prime Minister Stalin’s latest remark convinces many Russians he will meet President Truman. Diplomats remain cautious with a mix of belief and doubt as the question of a Stalin Truman conference dominates discussions.
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Eddy Cumpke
Moscow
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Stand Reaffirmed Truman Open to Meeting Stalin
Washington reports that President Truman is willing to meet Premier Stalin. Press Secretary Ross stated no new comment on Stalin’s claim of no objection to a meeting. The President previously said he would be happy to meet Stalin in Washington.
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Stalin signals openness to talks with Truman
Stalin said there is no objection to a meeting but gave no location. He offered to discuss a joint declaration of peaceful aims and gradual disarmament and previously said he would meet President Truman. The White House noted no official approach had been made and Stalin added Russia sees no obstacles to lifting the Berlin blockade if the West agrees.
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Southern senators defend filibuster against rules change
Washington January 31 Southern senators urged keeping unlimited debate as they appeared before the senate rules committee. Leaders Connally Hoey Hill Holland Johnston and Long pressed against any change to require a two thirds vote to end debate. They warned the move could throttle opposition to civil rights legislation though some sought a limited gag on national emergency matters.
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Louisiana
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Stennis
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Feeding Stock Takes Second Place To Needs Of Humans
Amid severe snow storms rescue officials shift focus from delivering fodder to livestock to supplying food and fuel to isolated people. Army and Fifth Army report efforts hindered by blocked roads and limited air capability, with thousands of cattle needing feed and roads needing opening. forecasts warn of continuing cold and new snow across western states as rail and air support fall short.
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Neb
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Fifth Army
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Mississippi
No One Hurt In 2 Crashes
Chief J B Whitmire reports two automobile crashes with no injuries and slight damage on icy roads. A bus driven by B A Motes collided with a Dodge coupe driven by Mrs H E Norman at Decatur 3, 7 15 Sunday night. Panel truck hit a Chevrolet left removing ice on Moulton St Fifth Ave. Arrests include one for disorderly conduct and three for public drunkenness.
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Austinville
B. A. Motes
H. E. Norman
Decatur 3
Dodge
Price
Weatherly
Decatur
James Roberts
D. W. Coker
Moulton Highway
James Roper
Moulton St
Fifth Avenue
Hunter and
Webb
Whitmire
Invitation To Pact Expected
Washington January 31 The seven nation group negotiating the North Atlantic security pact expects soon to invite about six more nations including a Soviet pressured Norway to be come full partners. Norway’s key role stems from a common border with the Soviet Union and Oslo’s stance signals Western resolve against Soviet pressure. Sweden Denmark and Norway had been trying to agree on a unified Scandinavian policy but failed. See INVITATION on Page 2.
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English Girls Thank Bradford for Christmas Chocolates
Miss Frances Nungester receives a letter of thanks from Gordon Bible School for chocolates sent by English girls at Undercliffe School Bradford. Delays were caused by a shipping strike, but the gesture sparked holiday cheer and appreciation from staff and students.
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Bradford
England
Frances Nungester
Gordon-Bibb School For Chocolates
Ellen Trafford
Nunchester
Miss Nungester
Gordon Bible School
Duke of Edinburgh
F. V. Hirst
Atlanta Winter Outage Strikes During Morning Rush
A freezing rain left Atlanta without power for nearly three hours, halting elevators and traffic signals. A 61 year old man, Hugh W. Lester, died after suffering a heart attack when an elevator stalled on the 15th floor. Schools closed, buses stranded, and stores locked as crews worked to restore lines by 11 30 A M. Police directed traffic amid widespread outages affecting half a million customers.
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Hugh W. Lester
Tobin Urges New Labor Law
Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin urged Congress to replace the Taft Hartley Act with a law promoting free collective bargaining. He spoke to the Senate labor committee in a statement arguing the administration’s bill would encourage labor peace and replace 80 day court orders with new mechanisms.
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Washington
Maurice Tobin
Congress
Senate Labor Committee
Tobin
Fortune In Gems Lost in Burglary Of L A Mansion
Los Angeles police report a burglary at the swank district home of market chain operator Thomas R. Winans. Jewelry worth 257500 vanished, including an 80,000 ring, a 24 carat diamond, a diamond platinum pin, a 60,000 bracelet, an 18,000 diamond, a 14,000 set, plus 275 in cash. The theft occurred as the couple slept via a terrace door.
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Swank Ae
Toda
Thomas R. Winans
Winans
Madison seeks license renewal amid city government dispute
In Montgomery on January 31 the state liquor control board refused to adjudicate Madison Alabama’s form of government. Madison officials asked renewal of Clint's Place beer license halted since January 1. Mayor Hughes and supporters argued. board warned residents to settle differences before action. A court mandamus required an election to decide a council to commission change. Hughes plans an appeal.
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Ala
State Liquor Control Board
Madison
Clint
George Walton Hughes
Jap Bryant
Bunkley
Frank Bunkley
Alabama
Madieia
Hughes
Snow Covered Decatur Roads Slow Traffic
Decatur streets wore a slick ice film as residents walked carefully and drivers used great caution. The weather bureau logged snow rain and sleet up to seven this morning. Montgomery reported the season's coldest blast with no relief before Wednesday. Convicts cleared Keller Memorial bridge. crews spread cinders downtown. Morgan County schools faced disruptions with buses not starting. The Morgan county training school bus veered into a ditch but no injuries. Heating plant repairs delayed classes at Priceville. Moulton Heights was in good shape. Limestone County saw more minor accidents. 84-year-old F A DeTolve injured near Pinedale. Comy Agent noted crop damage to grazing fields. milk outlook affected. LOCAL on Page 2.
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Weather Bureau
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Alabama
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Tennessee River
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Priceville
Trinity
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Negro Institution
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Arab
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Wagnon
Jones Chapel
Limestone County
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Athens
White Motor Company Wrecker Services
F. A. DeTolve
Chicago
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Pinedale
Ardmore
James B. de- To
Mercury Constant Cold Weather Report Note
The day saw a high near 25 and a low around 20 degrees. Rain and snow totaled about 0.69 inches, with TVA reports noting roughly 2 inches of moisture. Morning readings ranged from 27 to 28 degrees before dropping to 20 by early afternoon.
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