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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1946
Page
1
Partly cloudy outlook with scattered thundershowers and warm temperatures. Local reports show a high of 85 and a low of 70. Community notices include visits by pastors and families to Huntsville and Chicago, military updates, civil service moves, and local business closures for the Fourth of July.
Flood of cattle and hog shipments swamped Chicago and other markets after OPA price ceilings were lifted. Cattle hit a record top of 22.50 while hogs fell from a 18.50 peak, yet still well above former ceilings. Western meat packers raised prices 20 to 30 percent as auto prices remained at current OPA levels.
Governor Chauncey Sparks names Charles M Cooper of Dothan as administrator of Alabama rent control to enforce the statewide freeze at OPA levels. Cooper, an attorney and former OPA official, will hear complaints and report violations to authorities while future steps on enforcement and court involvement remain undecided.
Jackson Mississippi voters of all races joined in today’s Democratic primary under federal protection. About 25 Negroes were among the first 45 voters at one precinct and one among 30 early ballots at another. Attorney General Tom Clark assured federal enforcement of the Supreme Court ruling on voting rights amid Bilbo’s white supremacy rhetoric and calls to keep Negroes from the polls.
Decatur City Council plans to seek injunction against W N Weaver to stop operation of a skating rink in Greenwood Park arguing zoning violations and public nuisance from noise. No building permit has been issued for the rink near the pool. The council also discussed East Decatur drainage costs and prison meal price increases at the July meeting.
Edvard Kardelj, Yugoslavia’s deputy premier, rejects a French border plan for Trieste. He would accept internationalization only with Yugoslav participation in administration, opposing the proposed frontier despite U S Soviet and British approval of a broader framework. The ministers discuss moving toward a 21 nation peace conference.
Chicago July 2 State's Attorney William J Tuohy said 19 separate charges including assault with intent to kill and burglary would be filed today against William Heirens 17 University of Chicago student in connection with the Suzanne Degnan kidnapping and slaying Heirens would appear in criminal court on a writ of habeas corpus FBI palm print on the ransom note tied Heirens to the crime though Heirens denied involvement Heirens had been questioned repeatedly and was moved from Bridewell hospital to Central Station for further questioning
Eugene P. Summerson, longtime Decatur Light Power and Electric executive, died at his Great Neck home in New York. He was 68, served as assistant to the manager and as secretary of Electric, with a career spanning the Carolina Power and Light Company and the Electric and Company of New York.
Morgan County plans to improve a six and a half mile section of the West Falkville Pike under the farm to market road act of 1943. The board approved a resolution to seek aid from the Alabama State Highway Department, with county plans drawn by a county engineer and approved by the state highway agency before work can begin.
Rep John Sparkman of Huntsville campaigned from Washington highlighting his ten year House record on TVA and REA programs and education support. He urged federal aid with no control and shift from matching funds for old age benefits. Fellow candidates Boykin and Simpson spoke in Scottsboro while Simpson criticized Congress and urged strong leadership.
Fire crews work into the second day at Bikino lagoon dousing pockets of flame on a target fleet. Five of 73 vessels are sunk with more damage possible from the underwater second atomic blast. Navy officials report mixed results and warn against premature conclusions as scientists study radiation effects.
Washington negotiators clash as Senate leaders seek informal agreement on a compromise price control bill. Opponents stall action, with measures to restore OPA delayed for weeks and markets reacting to volatile meat and hog prices amid uncertain wartime economic controls.
Improved tuberculosis control in Morgan Madison and Limestone counties will be discussed at the Tri County Tuberculosis Association meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the Morgan County health department. B Frank Chenault will preside as plans for a full time worker, likely based in Decatur, are outlined with a $10 000 TB program budget funded by Christmas seals and matched grants.
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