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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1950
Page
2
The Senate-House Atomic Committee signaled backing for developing a hydrogen bomb with formal action possible later today. A 18-member panel has heard testimony from top atomic military and scientific leaders as it weighs rapid development for U S defense.
The U.S. Marine recruiting office on Cain Street seeks 14 new recruits in February and up to 15 men for the Marine Reserve. Sgt. Joe Lorenzo says anyone from 15 North Alabama counties may visit for details as Sgt. Lorenzo and Sgt. Baker outline Marine career advantages. Recruits must pass a rigid local test before Birmingham tests.
LIBRARY Pa January 31 A coal miner Joseph Dickman 30 Navy veteran and Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal employee will have a formal hearing before his United Mine Workers local union He was ordered by local President Tom Evans to appear February 4 1950 at 11 am Dickman wrote to The Pittsburgh Post Gazette urging miners to adopt the old contract expiring June 30 He said he expects his position to be vindicated if a majority of locals shows up and vowed to attend even if dismissed Now the mine works will be open and the union will decide the matter
North Georgia live poultry market steadies with undertone unsettled. Dealers hold stocks off market while supplies stay adequate and demand remains good. Broilers and fryers fetch 23 to 29 cents per pound, with higher prices mainly paid by dressing plants to growers. Cotton, corn, wheat, oats, milk, and eggs also listed with current figures.
Nashville livestock prices show steady demand across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Cattle include yearlings 20.00-24.00 canners 12.00-14.00 and heifers 15.25-18.00 with bulls 15.50-18.25 while calves good vealers bring 29.00-33.00 and common 20.00-28.00. Hogs steady with barrows 17.00-17.50 and sows 12.00-14.50. weights vary. Sheep offer lambs 20.00-22.00 with older ewes around 7.00 down.
New York January cotton futures showed unusually quiet trade though prices remained steady. Near term contracts attracted most activity as traders waited for the mid January parity price from the Agriculture Department and for any CCC selling price announcements in Washington.
Congress debates Formosa and Korea aid with senators Connally and Kee voicing support for 28 million and 60 million respectively. Lodge proposes proportional electoral votes while Taft warns of political risk. GOP splits on abolishing the electoral college for a straight popular vote.
Pickets canvass to deter mine workers from going to jobs as government surplus food distributions continue in Uniontown Pennsylvania and Fairmont West Virginia. Local 2019 members linked to Williams nine Consoli dation Coal near Fairmont launch a drive to gather food for 350 families of the local. Illinois sees a 275 miner walkout the first since January 3 followed by a two day layoff on January 9 by 16 000 workers ordered back by the state UMW president. Alabama reports all steel company owned mines shut with about 8 000 of 18 000 miners at work.
Alabama residents can deduct the 6 cent per gallon gasoline tax on both federal and state returns. The deduction applies to all gasoline bought since June 14, 1949, with proof required. Pre June 14 purchases are not exempt, and officials note the amount claimed may be checked.
The state public health committee distributed 360000 of 2000000 available for public hospitals and health facilities. Counties receiving funds include Lee Marion Lamar Bullock with 60000 each for hospitals and Blount Dale Perry with 40000 25000 20000 respectively. Madison 20000 for a health center Cullman 15000 for a center. Matching with local funds allows federal 2-for-1 support. Bond proceeds funded this round under a December constitutional amendment.
A long list shows continuances granted for vagrancy cases including Frank Roger Robert Quinn Ira Roan and others. Forfeiture of bond and alias capias orders were issued for Tommy A Willingham Marion Blackwell WPL B C Durham and Annie McCain among others. Several charges were not pressed and misnomer was sustained for Alvin Howard Pitts.
Elisha Haney, 25, was wounded in the right chest by a .32 pistol at Aaron Jackson s home in Courtland while showing a friend the gun. Police say Haney intended to demonstrate a lemon squeeze trigger. Otis Davis confirms the account. Haney was transported to Decatur then Hamill Clinic. a second victim, Alfonso, treated for a foot wound and released.
France sent greetings to Bao Dai and expressed hope of closer relations. Britain is expected to recognize Bao Dai next week and the United States would follow. A French foreign office source called the Russian move unnecessary and harmful, criticizing Moscow for recognizing the enemies of France.
Soviet-controlled Berlin railway officials warned that organized gangs sabotaged rail installations in Allied sectors under West Berlin police observation. Max Kellner, vice president, said interzonal traffic could be disrupted and threaten Berlin's supply chain as trucks faced continued Soviet frontier snarl.
The article notes Ho’s nationalist forces seeking political separation from France in Indochina. France’s Bao Dai autonomy move narrows the French parliament crisis as Bidault’s coalition survives votes while the Sino Soviet tension grows. The piece links Russian truck blockade in Germany and U S defense chief Johnson warning on new threats ahead of hydrogen bomb push.
Chicago and New York share the American League mark with 19 straight victories, setting a historic unbeaten run across the league during the season.
The text defines steel as a purified pig iron form with definite carbon content and related alloying elements. It notes that steel’s properties derive from controlled carbon levels and additives.
Union officers said wage demands remain unspecified but include a 35 hour work week, better pension and vacation benefits, and shortening the eight year apprenticeship. They argued telephone wages have lagged for ten years with workers earning about 32 to 52 dollars weekly in eight years. Bell System VP H T Killingsworth noted two of three long lines workers may receive raises in 1950 if the current contract holds.
W L Hinds district manager of Southern Bell denounces the CWA CIO call for a nationwide telephone strike on February 8. He says union leaders rush demands to pressure companies and asserts readiness to bargain with the union starting February 6 under the existing 30 day contract. He dismisses the strike as a war of nerves and stamps out stampede tactics.
A union attorney says long distance workers are not set to strike until March 1 while plans exist for picket blockades on February 8. Henry Mayer notes unions offered arbitration but the firms refused, suggesting Killingsworth would pursue arbitration if convinced the company has the case.
Funeral services for Seldon Morris Griffin age 49 were at Moss Service Chapel Cullman at 10 A M Dr Fagan Thompson First Methodist Church Cullman officiated Interment followed in City Cemetery Griffin died Thursday of a heart attack in Denver Colorado He was a Cullman native who had lived in Colorado the past two years Surviving are two brothers William R Griffin Cullman and Howard Griffin Baytown Texas and a daughter Joyce Griffin Birmingham Pallbearers Emil Loegler Frank Fink John Link John Luyden Ezra Williamson and Carl Stiefelmeyer
TVA aide asserts most appropriations financed construction at New Johnsonville will slow between March and June. He cites 1.115 million dollars in steam plant work during the period, saying delays could imperil completing the plant for power in fall and winter 1951. Committee then considers the 118 million dollar regular budget. Gore met with Clapp and TVA officials in a pre hearing conference.
Mississippi Senate approves a bill to regulate the prison whip known as Black Annie. Senators require written requests and clerical review before any lash, with each whipping logged in the prisoner file. Senator Fred Jones, author of the measure, says drunken guards sometimes misuse the whip as a barbaric relic. The bill limits arbitrary punishment while the House awaits action.
City police report three weekend traffic accidents with no injuries and light damage. On Highway 31 near Floyds barbecue stand a 1950 Plymouth sideswiped a 1948 Chevrolet causing light damage. Vida Higdon and Chester Engle involved. At State National Bank parking lot a 1950 Dodge driven by Clifford Turner and a 1947 Dodge driven by Mrs. Bruce Spencer collided. heavy damage to Spencer vehicle. The third crash at Railroad and Church Streets involved a 1942 Chevrolet driven by Taft Freeman and a 1949 Chevrolet owned by Decatur Transit with light damage. Officers on scene were Sergeants Collier Self Hunters Terry and Taylor.
Final rites for George D. Redding 85 retired L and N railroad man will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 3 P M Rev John Troxler will conduct the service Burial in the city cemetery with Brown's directing He is survived by a son Thomas Redding of Decatur a sister in law Mrs F L Lambert and other relatives Born in Maury County Tennessee April 11 1866 he spent most of his life in Alabama and was employed by L and N 45 years He was a Mason Odd Fellow and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Masons will be active pallbearers with railroad associates as honorary pallbearers.
Civilians gathered as a light fog muted the crowd during a dress rehearsal to float a 45 000 ton battleship. The plan had been to pull free on February 2 Groundhog Day, but the Navy sought a complete showing so the main event could be canceled if possible. Admiral Blandy hands command to Admiral Fechteler tomorrow, prompting a major fleet changeover.
Hubert F Young representing King Merritt & Company of New York opens an office in the Carter building Florence as district manager. He plans Decatur Huntsville offices later and has extensive New York investment experience including Fidel Association of New York and Blyth & Co. affiliations.
Surgeons at a Philadelphia hospital revealed a cancer patient was given a metal jawbone as a substitute for diseased bone. The complex operation at the American oncologic hospital occurred over a year ago, with officials optimistic the patient may avoid recurrence.
Last day to pay poll taxes is Wednesday with receipt books at the courthouse, city halls, Hartselle, and State National Bank. Postmark by midnight February 1. unregistered voters may pay and register February 6 or 20. Circuit Judge Crow to hold probation hearing in Athens for D C Roberts. charge is assault with intent to murder.
Ingrid Bergman has filed for divorce in Mexico while her husband Dr. Peter Lindstrom delays filing in California until a property settlement and child custody are settled. Lindstrom's spokesman John Vernon notes California may not recognize Mexican divorces and that both sides have offered proposals, with Bergman abroad and potentially set to wed Roberto Rossellini.
Defense for Carol Ann Paight argues prior cancer experiences and temporary insanity in the shooting of her father Sgt. Carl Paight at Stamford hospital. Witnesses, including her mother Mary Paight, testify to alleged family cancer fears as the trial resumes after a recess. The 21-year-old is charged with second degree murder for the Sept. 23 incident.
A dynamite blast damaged the water pump at the Liggett mine near Trafford Jefferson county Alabama. Deputy Sheriff Marshall Allen said the four to six worker mine was shut down as it fills with water. The blast's motive was not clear and Alabama coal fields saw more mines shut to boost striker numbers to about 10,000.
Frederick Chandler Rozear Jr a December graduate in aeronautical engineering from the University of Alabama has accepted a position with the Piasecki Helicopter Corporation at Morton Pennsylvania Rozear is the son of Mr and Mrs F C Rozear 711 Canal Street He graduated from Riverside High School in June 1941 He served as a B 17 pilot over Germany during the war and has been tied to flying schools in Decatur and Tuscaloosa He also served as a War Assets Administration ferry pilot in Decatur.
Dr. and Mrs. Davies Lazear returned to Chicago after learning of Capt. David T. Harris Jr. from Decatur died of a heart attack in Chicago. Harris was nephew of Lizzie Jervis and son of a local resident. Lazear and husband were en route to Florida when they learned of the death and rushed back.
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