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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1949
Page
1
Alabama Weather Outlook and Local Notices
Alabama forecast shows scattered afternoon thundershowers tonight with humid, mostly sunny periods. Local notices report church activities, visits, family travel plans, hospital admissions, arrests in Morgan County, and a business visit by Frank J. McKibben of Atlanta. officials announce registration open for five days and a July church event with Rev. O E Burton planned in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Alabama Senate Fights Through Long Bridge Bill Debate
The Alabama Senate spent most of the day in filibuster style debate over a bridge bill funding nearly 140 structures at about twenty million dollars. Gov. James E. Folsom allies urged votes next week while economy bloc members prepared to stay late to counter delays. The journal reading continued for a sixth day as Ralph Macon was honored for reciting daily proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Senate
James E. Folsom
Folsom
Ralph Macon
Macon
House
Robert Lowe
Likely Special Session Looms for Georgia Legislature
Atlanta reporters say a special session is in the offing with Governor Talmadge and top leaders to meet in Atlanta. Ken Herman reports Turner and others have explored the possibility, with discussions touching school health and welfare departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Journal Capitol
Ken . Herman
Turner
Talmadge
Jay
Hill Defends Southern Progress on Federal Education Aid
Senator Hill of Alabama rejects Hoover's plan to restrict aid to 12 “real backward states.” He cites Alabama’s educational gains since 1932 and contrasts per child funding with New York. Hill, a co sponsor of the measure, argues Hoover would create a breadline system with handouts rather than merit-based aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Hill
D-Ala
Hoover
Hill
Rep. McConnell
R-Pa
Alabama
New York
U.S. Road System Cost 11 Billion
The public roads administration outlined an $11.27 billion highway plan costing more than ten percent in California and 2,764 miles in Texas. The proposal by President Truman aims to sevenfold current construction and finish within 20 years, linking major cities, production centers and defense areas. Alabama and Georgia show rural and urban mileages with associated costs, reflecting a nation‑wide upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
Public Roads Administration
Texas
Truman
National Defense
Congress
Alabama
Threat Heard Over Spanking Boy In Bessemer
A Bessemer wife received a telephone threat claiming her husband would be flogged for whipping the baby. Malcolm Garner told police an unidentified caller tried to disguise their voice and said punishment was needed to make the child mind. Garner later sought pistol carry permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Ala
Malcolm Garner
Garner
Glutted Cotton Markets Warn of Falling Prices
Huntsville leader J. D. Hayes warned at a meeting of cotton industry leaders that cotton markets could glut unless new uses are found. He urged rapid expansion of markets through promotion and research to compete with synthetic fibers, noting potential carryovers of eight million bales if demand fails to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hayes
Huntsville
South
Uies
Hayes
Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
State Department of Agriculture
Oth
Coplon Given 40 Months To Ten Years In Spy Case
J ith Coplon was sentenced to 40 months to 10 years in prison for spying for Russia. The judge ordered concurrent terms on two counts and set a $20,000 bond. Parole possible after 40 months. authorities may place time in a federal facility or reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Judith Coplon
Yars
Russia
Justice Department
Albert L. Reeves
Job Picture Is Made Public
The June wave of school age youths seeking jobs boosted unemployment to 3,778,000 the highest in seven years. Two of three new job-hunters found work and employment rose to 59,619,000 the best for 1949. Labor force up 1,415,000. unemployment up 489,000 from May. The June jobless total was the largest since February 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Whisky Tax Move Grants More Funds for Hospitals
MONTGOMERY July 1 The House approved a proposed five percent additional whisky tax with revenue pledged to hospital passage. The bill faced heated debate as supporters argued the tax would bolster medical funding while opponents warned of burden on consumers and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Scott's Story Before Court
Roanoke Virginia July 1 Lee Scott testified at his murder trial that a sudden impulse followed Dana Marie Weaver's insult of an athlete friend. He said he struck her with a pop bottle while trying to hold her and stop her from struggling, denying intent to harm in a sexual way. He recalled going to a church on May 8 for a table tennis date with Freddie Bradley. Bradley did not appear and Dana Marie proposed drinks before the incident on the second floor kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Lee Scott
Dana Marie Weaver
T. Warren Messick
Scott
Raigete
Freddie Bradley
Dana Marie
Bradley
Jimmy Webb
United States accuses Russia of Balkan treaty violations
The State Department charged Russia with disregarding Balkan peace treaty provisions and blocking Western efforts to address alleged human rights abuses in Hungary Romania and Bulgaria. Britain and the United States had invoked treaty clauses to handle disputes through American British and Russian diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Russia
Balkan
State Department
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
U. S
Britain
Federal bill would open VA housing loans to more veterans
The federal government would provide housing loans to veterans unable to obtain money from private lenders under a new bill introduced in Washington on July 1. The measure aims to expand access to VA financing for eligible veterans seeking home loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Threatens Crops Across Central and Eastern U S
Hot humid conditions spread across the central and southern states with 90s to near 100 F. No rain forecast for dry New England and parts of New York and New Jersey. Crop losses mount with New Jersey facing $500,000 daily losses without rain and potato crops severely affected by drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New England
New York
New Jersey
Central States
Mercury
Plains States
Ohio Valley
Pacific Northwest
Montana
Dakotas
North Central States
New Jersey Farm Bureau
Patrol Offers Holiday Help
Decatur motorists are urged to assume responsibility for highway safety during the three day Fourth of July holiday. Capt C M Thorsen, Decatur division chief, says the full force will be on duty 24 hours a day and motorists should allow extra time and drive at reasonable speeds. If stranded, drivers should flag down patrol cars for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
C. M. Thorsen
Decatur Division
Thorsen
Louisville Local Trains to Be Discontinued Soon
Louisville and Nashville railroad will close several local trains in Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama. Only four Kentucky trains named. R C Parsons vice president and general manager says he is not ready to announce which other trains will be discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
R. C. Parsons
Robin Swift Ends Political Career After Current Term
State Senator G Robin Swift of Escambia county says he will retire from active political affairs at the end of his present term. He notes he is through and will not seek any public office again. The 62 year old former U S Senator from Alabama served in the state house and senate and as highway director before his 1946 appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
G. Robin Swift
Escambia County
Mberman
U. S
Alabama
John H. Bankhead
State Senate
Escambia
Congress
House
Sparks
Swift
Senate
Robin
Southern Air Fixed 60 Cents Per Mile Mail Pay
The Civil Aeronautics Board set a temporary mail pay rate of 60 cents per airplane mile for Southern Airways Inc as it begins local service in Alabama Georgia Tennessee Mississippi Florida North Carolina and South Carolina. The rate remains 60 cents for six months and then steps down by five cents every three months until 35 cents a mile. Based on a 5328 mile daily average, the daily payment totals about 3196.80. Route terminals include Memphis Charlotte Atlanta and Columbus and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Southern Airways Inc
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Misssissippi
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Southern
Memphis
Decatur Teachers Pursue Summer Study and Travel Plans
A large group of Decatur City Schools teachers plan summer study and travel. Many will pursue master’s and AB degrees, attend professional conferences, or begin graduate work. Several will travel to Florida and Alabama for courses and clinics, with names like Miss Elizabeth Eich and Mrs. Hanson among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur City
Elizabeth Eich
Riverside
Auburn
Gilbert W. Fowler
Donald M. Valdes
Peabody
A. T. Hanson
University of Alabama
Turner Hosch
University of Miami
William Jenkins
Roningen Ant Ork
Gordon-Bibb
White
State College
Florence
All Spahd
Trenton Wean
Gadhet
Get To Bottom Riotous Acts Judge Orders
A Jefferson county grand jury was ordered to investigate riotous, venomous acts by masked and robed men amid mob violence in Birmingham Alabama. Circuit Judge Robert J Wheeler urged speed as more flogging by night riders was reported and over 50 witnesses were called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Alabama
Robert J. Wheeler
Wheeler
Walker County
Albert A. Carmichael
Taft Hartley Fight Moves to House Amid Deadlock
The Taft Hartley repeal battle shifts to the House as Democrats seek Truman guidance. Senate backs a Taft authored substitute with 28 changes while preserving core provisions. Speaker Rayburn and Senate leader Lucas weigh possible presidential veto and House action remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Truman
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Labor Committee
Rayburn
D-Tex
Lucas
Mllinois
Alabama House targets Klan in night riding probe
The Alabama House of Representatives adopted a resolution urging Attorney General Albert Carmichael to produce evidence linking the Ku Klux Klan to recent night riding terror. The judiciary committee drafted the measure and approved it after meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama House of Sentatives
Albert A. Carmchael
Ku Klux Klan
Judiciary Committee
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H. L. Douthit
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Mary Anne Blackwell
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Great Smy Mountains
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O. E. Burton
Charlie
Harold Stewart
Oleta Whitman
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Mercy Hospital
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Tom Whitman
A. S. Fulghum
L. A. Yester
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Oakland
T. R. Covey
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Charles Eyster, Jr
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Town Creek
Walden Chapel Baptist Church
Edd
John B. Turner
Eave Os
Presbyterian
Board of Registers
T. HM. Gunn
Gunn
Registers
Morgan Courthouse
Decatur General Hospital
John T. McLemore
Elmer Story
A. G. Maxwell
West _ Moulton
Morgan County
Frank J. McKibben
By Ken Reynolds
Hoover View
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Federal Court
U.S
Mississippi
Aura
Miss Coplon
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John M. Kelley, Jr
Ruth Steinhagen
Eddie Waitkus
Chicago
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Philadelphia Phillies
S. Boyle
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Robin Swift
Southern Air
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