Community notes and church updates from local area
Announcements include preaching schedules at Mountain church by Rev. John Morgan on the first and third Sundays, a Baptist revival opening service by Rev. Paul Roberts at Legion Field, and various notices about births, travel, and church events. Pvt A J Houser Jr listed at Fort Sam Houston, TX.
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Mountains Church
John Morgan
Paul Roberts
Legion Field
Starke
Pvt
A. J. Houser Jr
Pvt. A. J
Houser
First Tallion, Medical Field Service Co
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Truman Sees Re-Election Bid and TVA Plant Stand
President Truman predicted he will win the Democratic nomination and defeat Dewey in November. He denounced the 80th Congress for housing and TVA criticisms and dodged a direct vice presidential pick, leaving that to the July convention.
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Truman
TVA Plant
Associated Press
Thomas E.y
Dewey
Albany, N. Y
United Nations
China Pot
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tran
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Isenhower
Nationwide CIC plans cold strike at telephone exchanges
In New York on July 1, the Association of Communications Equipment Workers CIC announces a nationwide poll backing a cold strike and placard campaign at telephone exchanges in most states. Ernest Weaver says a four to one majority supports the strike to press for wage concessions under a 31 cent demand.
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New York
Association of Comnication Equipment Work
CIC
Ion
Barcomms
A. Ernest Weavering ‘Committee
Welding Bells Out Of Order
Campbell and three others are moving to Kilby Prison near Montgomery after a night patrol pickup. Campbell gets five years for burglary while Berry and Bates receive two years each for forgery. James H. Crow appears Monday to seek probation but is sentenced to five years.
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Campbell
Charles Berry
Jes
Kilby
Mont- Lakey
Montgomery
Berry
Bates
Gell
James H. Crow
Tax collection figures and state accounts appear incomplete
Tax totals show 541,527 collected as of a recent period with references to 1947 taxes and state accounts. The fragment mentions Morgan as office and Mary Bartlett, with hints of yearly per capita or per annum charges and a schedule of collections.
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Mary Bartlett
Morgan
Truman Defends TVA Steam Plant Plan Amid Congressional Refusal
President Truman criticizes Congress for denying 4 million dollars to start TVA's New Johnsonville steam plant. He notes TVA's long policy of public power, hydro balance needs, and past steam capacity additions, arguing the project aligns with national energy and security needs.
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Washington Service
Washington
Truman
Congress
TVA
Government Corporation
Tennessee Valley Authority
New Johnsonville
Tenn
Tennessee Valley
Wilsor Dam
Two Speakers Before Club At Kiwanis
Kiwanis heard two speakers today Charlie Winston spoke on the Los Angeles Kiwanis convention and H G Williams reviewed the Philadelphia Republican convention at Hotel Lyons Rev W Glass presiding Attendance honors went to Harlan Hunter and George Godwin Birthday noted for William Eyster Guests included Dr N F Greenhill Montgomery D W Swarr Hugh Strickland William Sims Dr Leonard Michelson back from two years in Germany Chief of Police J B Whitmire Ensign Donald Whitmire Decatur boy destined for New London Conn noted for outstanding athletic records
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Kiwanis
Charlie Winston
Los Angeles
H. G
Red) Williams
Philadelphia
Hotel Lyons
Rev. W. Glass
Harlan Hunter
George Godwin
William Eyster
N. F. Greenhill
Montgomery
D. W. Swarr
Omaha
Neb
Hugh Strickland
William Sims
Leonard Michelson
United States Army
Germany
J. B. Whitmire
Decatur
Donald Whitmire
New London
Conn
Whitmire
Limestone County Electrification Plan Aims For Complete Rural Service
Mayor R H Richardson Jr and Athens council push to electrify Limestone County farms. City and county power distributed to 2927 rural customers with 435 miles of rural lines either built or approved by the REA. Completion poised once material and supplies allow full construction progress.
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R. H. Richardson Jr
Athens
Liome County
Limestone
REA
Limestone County
Richardson
Four senators ponder Truman recall as they seek VP spot
Washington July 1 Four veteran senators say they may boost Harry S Truman at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia July 12 as possible vice presidential candidates. Alben Barkley of Kentucky Joseph C O Mahoney of Wyoming and Millard E Tydings of Maryland are among those hoping to land the No 2 spot with their names likely to be entered into the contest.
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Washington
Harry Truman
Senate
White House
Philadelphia
I. Alben W.barkley
Kentucky
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Millard E. Tydings
Maryland
Greek Port Quake Damages Supply Hub in Preveza
An earthquake damaged the Preveza supply port as Greek forces battle guerrillas 100 miles away. The quake killed three, injured over 100, and destroyed most buildings in nearby Levkas while government troops claimed to have reopened the road from Preveza to Ioannina, about 50 miles north.
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Athens
Preveza
Levkas
George Strateos
Ioannina
Attorney argues against dismissal in Folsom paternity case
In Cullman Alabama an attorney argued that dismissing paternity suits against Gov. James E. Folsom would violate the child’s rights. Kingman E. Shelburne of Birmingham urged the court to allow the case to proceed and to appoint a new next friend if needed. The hearing opened in the chancery division as Mrs. Christine Putman Johnston and her son James Douglas are involved.
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Cullman
Ala
Alabama
James E. Folsom
Kingman E. Shelburne
Birmingham
Christine Putman Johnston
James Douglas
Gov. Folsom
Shelburne
Red-haired Mrs Christine Johns Lee Crow on Page Two
Christine Johns Lee, described as a red-haired woman, is reported in Cullman Alabama with details continuing on Page Two. The brief item notes her as a figure in a local story, inviting readers to turn to the indicated page for more information.
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Cullman
Ala
Christine Johns
Lee Crow
Arabs Reject UN Proposal Over Palestine Crisis
A high Arab league source says the league will reject United Nations plans for solving the Palestine issue. Arab and Jewish leaders prepare responses to Count Bernadotte while he visits Cairo, with Trans-Jordan leaders opposing any loss of sovereignty in the Holy Land. An Israeli minister expects an answer soon.
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Cairo
Arab League
League
United Nations
Palestine
Folke Bernadotte
U. N
Holy Land
Bernadotte
Tewfik Abu Houda Pasha
Trans- Jordan
Trans-Jordan
Hausa Pasha
Tel Aviv
Farm Workers Attend Auburn Meeting Here
Forty farm workers in North Alabama gathered at the Morgan County Courthouse for an all day session after a Auburn extension service meeting. Attendees included W H Moore administrative assistant PMA Auburn J W Counts vice chairman Cullman Ragpe Raymond C H Wilhite E Parker county committee members D C Prince county officer Joe L Ro See FORTY on Page Two.
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North Alabama
Auburn Extension Service
Morgan County
W. H. Moore
PMA
Auburn
W Paul Monroe
Huntsville
H. H. Edmondson, Jr
Lacey’s Springs County
Madison
Ruth B. Certain
Tito Rally Shows Yugoslavia Backing Cominform Stand
Belgrade reports Yugoslav communists and soldiers rally behind Premier Marshal Tito in his defiant stance against Cominform. Tito, elected delegate to the fifth party congress, returns for the Belgrade gathering amid calls for a Balkan bloc with Bulgaria and Albania.
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Walter Welebit
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Cominform
Tito
Communist Party Congress
Central Committee
Communist Party of Yugoslavia
Slovenia
Soviet Union
Borba
Yugoslav Central Communist Committee
Balkan
Bulgaria
Albania
Communist Party
Socialist Front and Democracy
Information Bureau
World Awaits Balkan Move From Moscow
London dispatch says Albania backs Moscow in Yugoslav crisis as Belgrade radio reports organized incidents against Yugoslavs. Washington notes Tito defies Cominform censure and reasserts Balkan federation, signaling renewed Yugoslav assertiveness. Moscow faces two acts of defiance from Belgrade.
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London
Belgrade
Albania
Belman Morin
Washington
Moscow
Balkan
Russia
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Central Committee
Albanian Communist Party
Communist Information Bureau
State to Receive Federal Road Fund of 8.7 Million
Alabama will receive 8 708 000 dollars annually under the highway authorization act signed by President Truman. The act provides 450 million dollars in federal funds each year for primary secondary and urban highways for two years starting July 1. Other allocations include Florida 6 238 000 Tennessee 6 946 000 and Mississippi 7 137 000.
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Washington
Alabama
Truman
Florida
Tenessee
Mississippi
Fukui Quake Rain Intensifies Aftermath and Flood Fear
Rain pelted funeral pyres as Fukui counts quake and fire damage and floods threaten refugees. River levees broke after Monday’s temblor and fresh shocks were felt though minor. Police reported early quake casualties in Fukui.
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Fukui
Japan
Japanese National Police
Tokyo
Fukuiwa
Russians Leave Power Body In Germany
Berlin reports say the Russians quit the Berlin four power Kommandatura ending the last functioning Allied-ruled body in Germany. Soviet chief of staff Kalinin blamed American commander Howley for the death of the Kommandatura. In Frankfurt German representatives considered proposals for a separate Western state while a three power plan looms.
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Berlin
Germany
Kommandatura
Boris Kalinin
Frank Howley
Frankfurt
Thei
War Hero Among Five Killed in Virginia Plane Crash
Five Navy reserve fliers died when a twin engine transport crashed five miles north of Fredericksburg Virginia. Among the dead was war hero Allen W. Smith a torpedo bomber ace credited with sinking Japanese ships. The crew all from Atlanta area were returning to Anacostia Maryland. A sawmill saw the wing buckle before the nose dive.
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Fredericksburg
Navy Reserve
Here
Allen W
Snuffy) Smith
Naval Air
Atlanta
Anacostia
Washington
Stafford County
Smith
R. L. Eidson
James A. Cotton
Julius Bassolotti
D. Wise
Decatur
Western powers draft note to Russia on Berlin blockade
Inform ed Whitehall sources said the United States Britain and France drafted a joint note demanding an end to the Berlin blockade and restoration of four power rule. The note awaits approval by Marshall Bevin and Bidault before sending to the Kremlin.
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London
Whitehall
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Berlin
Marshall
Ernest Bevin
Georges Bidault
Kremlin
Pose
Marshall Wassily D. Sokolovsky
Germany
Brian Robertson
West Germany
West Berlin
Allies Rush Airlift to Break Berlin Blockade
In the Soviet zone rumors of a food cutoff grow tense as the United States and Britain increase transport plane sorties. Kalinin asserts the Soviet flag and guard stay at the Kommandatura building in the American sector until archives are cleared, and Russia will honor four power decisions adopted after extended debate.
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Berlin
United States
Britain
Kalinin
Kommandatura
Russia
Cox
Howley
William Babcock
Government contract talks delayed amid settlement hopes
Army Secretary Kenneth Royall postponed final action on government contracts with three unions while settlement talks continue. Presidential Aide John R. Martin and Justice T. Alan Goldsborough oversee efforts to secure a negotiated contract or, if needed, alternative changes under Truman’s seizure powers.
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Washington
Army
Kenneth Royall
Steelail
Royal Field
T. Alan Goldsborough
John R
Truman
The
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State Department
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