Navy court finds Walter Rollins innocent in fascist conduct case
Navy court martial at Annapolis acquitted Steward Walter W. Rollins on fascist conduct with a white woman. Findings announced only innocence. other counts including adultery and liquor embezzlement remain unannounced for Washington review. Rollins served 27 years and was also cleared of related charges.
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Apolis
Walter W. Rollins
Navy
Percy
Washington
Ilins
North Severn
Rioters Faced by U S Troops in Trieste Clash
American troops helped police quell rioting in midtown Trieste as three officers and two enlisted men from the 349th Regiment 88th Division were injured when a grenade exploded near their jeep during efforts to disperse the crowd. Names were withheld and injuries deemed not serious.
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349Th Regiment
88Th Division
Trieste
Slavic unrest injures many. shops and offices damaged
More than 20 persons were injured as state authorities faced unrest. About 25 stores and offices used as Slav communist and socialist centers were wrecked before troops were summoned to help Police.
Cullman Resident Stabbed to Death in Valley Springs
Loyal Parker 26 of Crane Hill was fatally stabbed near Valley Springs, 12 miles northwest of Cullman, in an altercation over a penny box of matches. Junior Clarence Lynn 17, Valley Springs, is jailed on murder charges after deputy Roy Wood arrested him within an hour of the stabbing. Lynn reportedly made a statement but provided no further details. Moss Funeral Home of Cullman to announce funeral arrangements.
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Loyal Parker
Crane Hill
Valley Springs
Cullman
Roy Wood
Junior Clarence Lynn
Star
Lynn
Parker
J. D. Mitchell
Moss Funeral Home
Custody Awarded To Mother In County Court
In a habeas corpus custody hearing before Judge W. H. Long, a three year old girl was awarded to her mother Mrs. Mattie Brock of Atlanta after finding it in the child’s best interest. Brock claimed sample took the child for a week citing his ill mother. he denied promising to return the child. Sample had not seen the child for two years prior to the request.
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Mattie Brock
Atlanta
Oren Reese Sample
Brock
Sample
W. H. Long
Trio of Decatur Women Elected to National Chamber Posts
Three Decatur women were elected to National Women's Chamber of Commerce offices at a one day Atlanta convention. Mrs. L. R. Nash became recording secretary, Mrs. W. P. Baugh was named parliamentarian, and Mrs. S. E. Alverson was chosen as a board of directors member for one year. The trio attended the convention with Mrs. W. R. Rogers. Columbus, Ohio, was chosen as next year's convention city.
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Decatur
National Women's Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
L. R. Nash
W. P. Baugh
S. E. Alverson
Alverson
Baugh
W. R
Burgess Added to Alabama War Dead List
Through error the name of Pfc. Percy B. Burgess, killed in action on Saipan June 20, 1944, was omitted from Alabama’s war dead list published in the Decatur Daily Sunday. Burgess, who served with the Corps, is survived by his wife Martha Burgess of Decatur.
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Percy B. Burgess
Saipan
Alabama
Decatur Daily Sunday
Pfc
Burgess
Martha Burgess
Markets Pulse Higher After OPA Death With Mixed Close
New York stock averages gained early on industrials after the OPA ended but gains narrowed by session end as profit taking reduced extremes. Volume reached about 1.7 million shares, with bonds selectively higher and several commodities testing daily limits. Cotton rose to 245 a bale, oats up 2.5 cents and barley 5 cents in Chicago.
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New York
Chicago
Stocks Rise as Industrials Lead Market Advance
New York stocks show higher levels led by industrials while bonds improve. Oats rise in Chicago after OPA ceiling removal as hogs and cattle jump with top prices reaching 18.50 and 22.00 respectively. cotton firms with a $4 per bale peak halved.
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New York
Chicago
Nashville Livestock Market Report July 1
Nashville Tennessee cattle receipts around 1000 with uneven markets. Beef cows and bulls steady to 25 higher, some fat cows 50 higher. canners and cutters steady to strong. Hogs light at 100 with unsettled undertone. sheep 1000 with medium to choice lambs 50 higher. Good vealers 16.50 to 18.00, culls 9.00 down.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Wyatt Takes Rotary Post
Stanley Wyatt, incoming president, presided at the Rotary Club meeting at Cornelian Court. Birthday celebrations for Emmett McClary J. N. Sheppard Joe Hagler Billy Wyker. Maurice Oleson won attendance prize. Rankin outlined new year committees and the four Rotary objects. He spoke of the Atlantic City international convention and displayed Rotary materials with stories from the event.
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Stanley Wyatt
Rotary
Cornelian Court
Hate
Emmett McClary
J. N. Sheppard
Joe Hagler
Billy Wyker
Maurice Oleson
Wyatt
Rotary International
James Rankin
Rankin
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Negro woman held on prohibition charge after raid
Mattie Burton, a Negro, is jailed in county custody on a charge of violating the prohibition law. She was arrested Saturday west of Hartselle after officers seized homebrew. Participating in the raid were Alabama Law Enforcement Officers J. E. Pierce and P. H. Sandlin, Willoughby, and Deputy J. P. Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Burton
W.T. Willoughby
Hartselle
Alabama
J. E. Pierce
P. H. Sandlin
Willoughby
J. P. Dunlap
Scoutmasters to Meet Wednesday in Morgan District
A Scoutmasters roundtable will discuss a program to recruit Scouts in the Morgan district. The meeting starts at 7 o clock Wednesday night at the Cornelian Court hotel with expected attendance by Charles Akin of Memphis and Scout executive Robert McRight.
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Morgan District
Cornelian Court Hotel
Charles Akin
Memphis
Robert McRight
Tribute Noted for Roosevelt in Joint Memorial Session
Congress held a solemn session in the house chamber to honor Franklin D. Roosevelt. John G. Winant praised the wartime leader for playing a great part in great events as Senate and House members gathered in joint memorial services. President Truman attended from the well of the chamber.
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Washington
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John G. Winant Pra
Senate
House
President Truman
Polio Exhibit Demonstrates Spontaneous Recovery Evidence
In San Francisco on July 1 IP- Striking proof emerged before the American Real Association that some infantile paralysis patients recover without doctor intervention. The display featured 68 cc of microphotographs depicting nerve cell regeneration from severe degeneration, part of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis scientific exhibit.
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San Francisco
American Real Association
National Foundation For
Tile Pristine After 35 Years At New York Public Library
A report notes that none of the 62 026 square feet of tile in the New York Public Library has worn out in 35 years of use. The finding highlights the durability of the library's flooring and maintenance standards.
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New York Public Library
Morgans Area Asks About End Of OPA Price Controls
Citizens in Decatur asked about sugar stamps rent and car prices as OPA ends. The price control board and rent office stayed open, awaiting instructions. Sam J. Watkins directed staff to remain on duty, sugar and meat controls remain in effect.
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Morgan Area
Price Control Board
Decatur
OPA
Sam J. Watkins
Birmingham
Helen Rauschenberg
White
Sparking Debate on War Debts and Domestic Aid in Alabama
Alabama leader argues against “gimme” foreign aid as war era surplus redraws. He calls for feeding Americans first, supporting Great Britain’s trade tactics as a concern, and moving TVA offices to Alabama. Advocates federal farm road aid, old age support, equal educational opportunity, and veterans programs while opposing communism and certain federal remedies.
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Great Britain
Alabama
Mobile
Tennessee Valley Authority
Knoxville
Far Employment Practices Committee
Simpson
Congress
Birmingham
New York
TVA
Rural Electrification Authority
Sena
Vetterans
Moulton Heights Revival to Close This Week
Revival services at Moulton Heights Baptist church end Friday after a full week with two daily services at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Rev Carl Green of Eclectric Ala preaches. Baptist service is Sunday at 3 pm. Vacation Bible school ends Friday with a picnic at Delano Park Tuesday noon gathering at the church.
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Moulton Heights Baptist Church
Carl Green
The
Baptist Church
Eclectric
Ala
Delano Park
Rites Set for Compton Former Decatur Resident
Funeral services for B L Compton aged 68 will be held at 3 PM Tuesday at Brown's chapel with Rev Eugene M Chapman of St Johns Episcopal officiating. He died Friday at his son Dr Edgar Compton's home in Henderson New. He lived in Decatur many years and worked 30 years for the Rock Island railroad before retiring. Body arriving Decatur Tuesday at 1 21 PM. Nephews will be pallbearers and Masons will handle services at the city cemetery. Brown funeral home in charge.
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Decatur
Eugene M. Chapman
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Brown's Chapel
Compton
Edgar Compton
Henderson
New
Rock Island Railroad
Masons
Brown Funeral Home
Price control debate widens as OPA veto stirs Congress
Senators and House members clash over a stopgap 20 day revival of the OPA defunct law as Truman veto sparks a flood of telegrams to Congress. Porter supports quick restoration while Taft Reece and others assail the veto and demand decisive action on rents and prices.
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Spence
D-Ky
House Banking Committee
House
Congress
Senate
O'Daniel
D-Tex
Taft
Ohio
Truman
Carroll Reece
Republican National Committee
Reece
White House
OPA
Rep
Wolcott
R-Mich
Frames
Prices Rise Rumors Sweep Markets As Officials End Subsidies
A spokesman warned of confusion while Ralph Walter of the Chicago livestock exchange urged selling at the highest price. The OPA kept sugar rationing unchanged though ceilings are removed and a one cent per pound rise is expected. Connecticut Milk Producers authorized a two cent rise to offset end of federal subsidies. Wool Council doubts major clothing price hikes. Telegraphed appeals urged buyers not to push costs higher. President Truman urged ongoing OPA effort and asked for investigation into shortages to find criminal responsibility.
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Ralph Walter
Chicago Livestock Exchange
OPA
Connecticut Milk Producers Association
Ken F. Geyer
Association
F. Eugene Ackerman
American Wool Council
National Association of Retail Grocers
Hokett Rites Held Today in Courtland
Funeral services for W. L. Hokett a Courtland merchant of 50 years were led by Rev. F. L. McFee at his daughter Mrs. B. H. Collins home in Courtland. Hokett 83 died while visiting his son W. B. Hokett in Chattanooga. Survived by daughter and son one granddaughter Mrs. Bill Vaughn Courtland and grandson Charles Hokett in Germany with three great grandchildren. Burial followed in Courtland cemetery Brown directing.
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W. L. Hokett
Courtland
FE. L. McFee
B. H. Collins
Mr. Hokett
W. B. Hokett
Chattanooga
Bill Vaughn
Charles Hokett
Germany
Brown
Conservatives Win Frankfurt Confront Constitutions
Conservatives in American occupied Germany held as Bavarian voters again outnumbered left wing parties in early returns from two of three states electing constituent assemblies. Secret pacts failed to topple the church backed union as the strongest party.
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Frankfurt
Constitutional Assembly
Christian Social Union
Germany
FEPC Disbands After War Effort Flaws Run Dry
Washington July 1 FEPC the Fair Employment Practice Committee dies at midnight after years of congressional inaction. Six members tell President Truman a revival is unlikely and warn of civic discord if equal opportunity is denied. Created June 25 1941 by FDR to curb wartime discrimination in federal work and government contracts.
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Washington
FEPC
Fair Employment Practice Committee
OPA
Congress
Truman
Roosevelt
Bomb Test At Bikini Islands Described In Detail
Navy officials and observers described the Bikini Atoll test as successful with a bright mushroom cloud at 9 a.m. The blast produced a pink to gold core, reaching tens of thousands of feet, while ships and aircraft reported varying damage and fires. Drone planes collected radioactive samples as crews praised the operation and noted lighter explosive yield than Nagasaki.
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Blandy
Navy
Forrestal
Associated Press
Howard Blakeslee
Cortland
Elton C. Fay
Admiral Blandy
Nagasaki
Nevada
Bikini Island
Nagato
Sakawa
Prinz Eugen
Gilliam
Carlisle
Samson
Independence
Pensacola
Skate
Saratoga
New York
Wilson
Briscoe
Niagara
Bladen
Banner
Butte
Dave
Kwajalein
Associated Press Co
Charles McMurtry
Woodrow P. Swancutt
Woody
Charles H. Wood
Local voters urged to register before Friday in county
The board of registrars is in session at the county courthouse this week to register voters. The office will be open today through Friday and on July 15. Qualified voters who register now will be eligible to vote in the upcoming primary and general elections.
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Board of Registrars
Funeral for Ardmore infant Johnnie McDonald held at Gallin Cemetery
Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 A M at Gallin Cemetery for Johnnie McDonald infant twin son of Mr and Mrs J C McDonald of Ardmore. Rev M H Willingham officiated with Ardmore in charge of interment. He is survived by parents four sisters Connie Whatsy Paula Jean McDonald Mrs Henry Carter of Ardmore and grandparents Mr and Mrs McDonald of Ardmore and many relatives.
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Gallin Cemetey
Johnnie McDonald
J. C. McDonald
Ardmore
M. H. Willingham
Mainey
Connie
Whatsy
Paula Jean
McDonald
Henry Carter
Mrs. McDonald
S. B
Morgan
A. F
Broadway
Athens 1
Emmett Black
Jerry Allen
Powers Hospital
Suspect Held After Two-Week Suspected Offense
A 45yearold man was arrested two weeks after the alleged incident. Police declined to release further details pending investigation.
Truman signs service bill with pay increases for officers and men
President Truman signed a service bill detailing a pay raise for military personnel from privates to top generals. The bill, set to take effect the day after passage, was expected to cost about 50 million dollars annually, with lawmakers estimating monthly increases of roughly four million dollars.
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Washington
Truman
Local Social News and Upcoming Weddings Across Town
Mrs Leeman Gibson and Miss Freeman hosted a Coca Cola party honoring Mrs Val Gravice with summer flowers and light refreshments. The announce marriage of Willine Leaman to Virgil Redding from Decatur was noted for June 20, travels, church events, and club meetings including Nat ional Garden Club and Lake Junaluska conference. Families travel for visits in Thomasville Fayetteville Plains and Cullman area as Rev Frank Smare conducts revival and Garland Martin relocates.
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Leeman Gibson
Sue Oden
Jean Freeman
Miss Freeman
V Val Gravice
Edward Summers
Tommie Kimsbrough
James Stephenson
Robert Louis Griffith
John Livingston
Rachel Hereford
W. R. Ransom
Hartselle
Willine
Virgil Redding
Decatur
Luka
Miss
Lightning strikes Falkville groom to death near bile
Sam Haynes, 31, was killed by a bolt five miles south of bile while his fiancée watched. Mary Bunyan, 41, was injured by a flash and treated for shock as the couple’s wedding plans were disrupted. Haynes body sent to ville to await family.
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Sam Haynes
Bile
Mary Bunyan
Haynes
Miss Carpenter
Ville
Habeas corpus sought in Heirens case in Chicago
Defense attorneys obtained habeas corpus to secure William Heirens release from police custody. State's Attorney Tuohy said prints match a note linked to the disappearance of Jeanne Degnan. The state must show court why Heirens is held for further investigation.
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Chicago
William Heirens
Wi Tuohy
Zanne Degnan
Marl Street Court Hears Brief Queen Charge Case
In Marl Street court the defendant Albert Boyce of Brighton makes a brief appearance as a Scotland Yard inspector notes a further charge to be brought against him. The proceedings reference a King George Greece keeper Beth MacLindon and indicate additional legal action is pending.
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Beth MacLindon
King George Greece
Albert Boyce
Brighton
Marl Street Court
Scotland Yard
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Domnie
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Flint
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H. R. Summer
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Decatur Ministerial Association
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Blanch
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Fred_._J. Bowers
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Holland's Gin
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H. E. Orr
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Missouri
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Thomasville
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M Land
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Peck Funeral H
Fiview
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Birmham
Johi Kylie
Falkville
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