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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

3

Sunday Flying May Be Illegal

Alabama officials say low flying over churches may be a willful disturbance of worship under state law. Atty. Gen. Carmichael notes rulings vary by case and peacetime civil jurisdiction applies to military personnel. Ministers near Birmingham airport protested disruptions. efforts to curb noise were promised. Penalties include fines up to 200 or 500 dollars and up to six months imprisonment depending on the section used.

Ala A. A. Carmichael Emmett Perry Birming Birminghi Airport Carmichael

Mobile Exports Hit High Mark In April

Exports through the port of Mobile totaled a new high in April, reflecting strong activity at the harbor. Trade figures show substantial gains across key commodities and partner regions, signaling robust economic momentum for the region.

Mobile

Irate Citizen Proposes Parking Reform and Toll Gates

An irate citizen argues parking meter enforcement will curb abuse and boost revenue for Decatur. He cites past fines income and suggests toll gates at city edges to capture all funds, urging stricter limit enforcement and use of free lots to ease congestion. Three killed and 32 injured in a railway accident on St. Louis San Francisco lines near the city.

Decatur Georgia Pr Tly St. Louis- San Francisco Railway

Decatur Builds Another Home At 601 Eighth Avenue W

M Singleton secured a pulling permit for a six room frame house at 601 Eighth Avenue W. The City Clerk records show the structure valued about 6500 dollars with C E McWright as contractor.

M. Singleton Eighth Avenue C. E. McWright

Derailment Cause Cited in Alabama Train Wreck

The Interstate Commerce Commission said yesterday a derailment of an Illinois Central passenger train near Adamsville Alabama last April 25 was caused by a failure.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Illinois Central Adamsville Ala

Halt Called In Hearing In Birmingham Race Bias Case

A Birmingham hearing paused as lawyers agree to submit briefs in a suit by B W Steele against Louisville and Nashville railroad and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Steele claims a 1941 agreement forced him into a lower paying job and seeks damages. Testimony suggested discrimination between non promotable Black firemen and promotable white workers.

Birmingham Ala Hi Circuit Eugene Hawkins B. W. Steele Louisville & Nashville Railroad Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Union Steele

Train derailment near Birmingham linked to shifting tender

ICC investigators reported the coal and water tender began to roll excessively on a curve and left the tracks, causing a derailment miles north of Birmingham. The tracks were said to be in good condition.

Birmingham ICC

Auto Loans for New or Used Cars and Refinancing

Local finance agency offers quick personal service for auto loans including new or used car purchases or trade ins. On time planning and loan arrangements noted with complete insurance coverage and no leading carrying charges.

Alabama Fugitive Will Be Returned

Judge Henry XX. O'Brien refused to interfere with extradition of Ulysses Gibson 22 of Alabama who is wanted in Montgomery for larceny. Gibson claimed beatings by prison officials and dogs. judge ruled he must decide on record, not merits of allegations.

Pittsburgh Henry XX. O’brien Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Alabama Ulysses Gibson Montgomery Ala O'Brien

Seniority Shift Spurs Less Desirable Job Placement

Agreement resulted in his placement in a less desirable position than the one his seniority would have entitled him to.

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