Bleak Independence Day for Families of Steel Strike
The nationwide steel strike idled 600,000 CIO United Steelworkers plus 414,000 in allied industries since June 2. Wives plan small Fourth of July gatherings as money runs short. many families will stay home or attend neighborhood games. Auto production faces severe cuts next week, with up to 70 percent of car and truck output at risk. Akron and Kokomo report layoffs as Goodyear, Firestone, and Chrysler units shut plants for lack of steel. Continental Steel in Kokomo idles 2,000 workers amid stalled union talks.
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GIB Staley
Pittsburgh
CIO United
Allied Industries
Akron
Ohio
Rim
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Dodge
Chrysler Motor Car Company
Kokomo
Ind
Continental Steel Corp
Cio-Usw
Service to Be Held at First Christian Church Hartselle
Battle continued from Page 1 Sunday at 4 P M at First Christian church Hartselle Rev T V Hatchett and Rev Robert Glenn to officiate with interment in city cemetery Peck directing Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs J V Henderson and sister Caroline Also surviving are paternal grandmother Mrs R L Henderson and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs E H Sharp ley Hartselle
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First Christian Church
Hartselle
T. V. Hatchett
Robert Glenn
Peck
J. V. Henderson
Caroline
R. L. Henderson
E. H. Sharpley
Local collision causes slight damage at Church and 31
A 1948 Ford driven by John E. Journey collided at the Church Street and Highway 31 intersection with a 1939 Chevrolet driven by James E. Lang Jr. The impact left the Ford’s left door slightly damaged while both vehicles were east on Church Street and north on Highway 31. Officers Thompson and Morris investigated the incident.
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Church Street
Highway 31
John E.’ Journey
Walnut Street
James E. Lang Jr
Hartseller
Thompson and
Morris
Stephen Foster Dies in New York Charity Ward
Composer Stephen Foster author of My Old Kentucky Home and Old Folks At Home died homeless in a New York hospital charity ward, ending a troubled life marked by hardship and fading fame.
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Stephen Foster
Kentucky
New York Hospital
Movie listings with stars across local theaters
Amusements section lists showings at Princess Rox y Sunset Strand Hatfield and Mars theaters. Casts include Williams Stewart Hagen. Weismuller Joy Sheffield. Gable Gardner Crawford. Taylor Darcel. Scott Carter. Payne Fleming. Timings vary from early afternoon to late evening across multiple venues.
Oden Service Set for Wilbur Oden Saturday
Final rites for Wilbur Oscar Oden 53 Eva 1 will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM at Rock Creek church with Rev Larinie Smallwood officiating. Interment follows in the adjoining cemetery Peck directing. He died at Hartselle hospital today at 6 AM. Survived by widow Mattie Lee Oden two daughters Ruby Oden and Faye Johnson six sons M T Oden Arthur Oden Graham Oden Stanley Oden Douglas Oden Gerald Dean Oden three sisters Columbus Lott Lesley Willis Madge Chops Pallbearers named Homer Wood all Hady Woodall Lester Willis Columbus Lott Hershel Mullins Claude Sharp.
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Wilbur Oscar
Bud) Oden
Eva
Rock Creek Church
Larinie Smallwood
Peck
Oden
Hartselle Hospital
Mattie Lee Oden
Ruby Oden
Faye Johnson
Edinburgh
Homer Woodall
Hady Woodall
Lester Willis
Columbus Lott
Hershel Mullins
Claude Sharp
Texas Delegation Duel Shapes GOP Convention Fight
The article notes ongoing behind the scenes battles over who votes on delegate contests at the Republican convention. Taft supporters push for floor voting on all contests, Eisenhower backers seek a changed rule. Taft leads in Louisiana and Mississippi contests, while Missouri splits. Texans push inflammatory statements as National Committee schedules 90 minute hearings per state. Possible deadlock could swing to MacArthur or Warren.
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Douglas MacArthur
Republican Party
Eisenhower
Taft
Fine
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Washington
National Committee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Plantiff
Jack Porter
Porter
Texas
House
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Gen. MacArthur
Gov. Warren
Lent in Early Christian Times Brief and Severe
Early Christian Lent period described as short while fasting described as severe. The note contrasts the brief duration with the intensity of fasting practices observed in that era.
Legislature to seek funds for mental hospitals in Alabama
Dr. R S Tarwater superintendent of Bryce Institute spoke to the Decatur Kiwanis urging public support for higher state funding. He cited only 11 per patient per week and outdated facilities for 4 700 patients at Bryce and 1 250 at Partlow with overcrowding and staff shortages. He urged legislative action to provide 17 50 per patient weekly and new buildings.
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Alabama
R. S. Tarwater
Bryce, Institute
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Tarwater
Sparks
Searcy
Parlow
Bryce
Partlow
Arkansas
Alabama Building Commission
State of
United States
Nehru Sees U S Constitution as Outdated
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru told Parliament in New Delhi that while he admired the American Constitution he believes it is outdated. He said it was framed more than 150 years ago.
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New Delhi
India
Jawaharlal
Nehru
Parliament
U. S
Community births and hospital reports fill Decatur area
The Decatur area reports a series of births and hospital updates. A daughter is born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Roberson at Baugh-Wiley clinic. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frederick announce a son at Decatur General. Several residents are admitted or dismissed from Decatur General, including L. A. Neill after a fall. The highway patrol runs around the clock to prevent accidents as traffic remains light and orderly. General Gerald Templer notes guerrilla casualties in Malaya.
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Paul W. Roberson
Cypress Street
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
L. A. Neill
Decatur General Hospital
Ray Frederick
Seventh Avenue East
E. C. Grantland
Decatur 2
Decatur
Highway Patrol
Two Vehicle Crashes Leave No Injuries in Limestone County
Two accidents in Limestone County yesterday caused about 500 in property damage with no injuries. At 4:30 P.M. in Athens a 1934 Ford driven by Herman C. Reyer 40 Ardmore collided with Glenn L. Har grove 35 Prospect Tenn left rear fender damage about 325. At 8 P.M. a 1950 Chevrolet driven by Walter T. Webster 16 Madison failed to stop at Capshaw Road Monrovia Road and hit a 1937 Chevrolet driven by Eugene Wyatt 17 Capshaw negro damage about 175.
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Limestone County
Highway Patrol
Athens
Third Street
Third Avenue
Ted Beasley
Herman C. Reyer
Ardmore
Glenn L. Hargrove
Prospect
Tenn
Beasley
Walter T. Webster
Madison
Capshaw Road
Monrovia Road
Eugene Wyatt
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Update
A syndicated page presents a themed daily crossword with clues across and down covering Dib kettle group of three and more plus a cryptoquote puzzle with a substitution cipher. It includes a sample quotation and yesterday's cryptoquote attribution to OTWAY and King Features Syndicate.
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Otway
King Features Syndicate
Musical Ensemble From Bob Jones University To Perform Near Falkville
A six member youth ensemble from Bob Jones University will present sacred works at Lebanon Baptist Church three miles west of Falkville at 7 30 PM on Tuesday. The group includes members from New York Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois and Alabama. The program features vocal quartets and quintets trios duets and solos plus instrumental pieces with a brief gospel message.
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Bob Jones University
Lebanon Baptist Church
Falkville
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
Alabama
Eisenhower Presses Taft Fight in Iowa and Chicago
Eisenhower contends Taft backers shut out delegate broadcasts as he rallies across Iowa with a stop in Ames and a Chicago nod to continue attacks. He accuses Taft of back room tactics and pledges to keep the party clean while blaming the Democratic administration for long rule.
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Chicago
Eisenhower
Iowa
Ames
Taftall
Denver
Taft
Lincoln
State Capitol
DAV Installation Delayed to Next Meeting
Local Disabled American Veterans did not install new officers last night and postponed installation until the next meeting. Cmdr. Paul Thompson and Cmdr. elect Butler P. A. Hines reported on the recent state DAV meeting in Mobile, discussing convention actions and policy decisions. The gathering was held at the American Legion Home on Bank Street.
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DAV
Mobile
Cmdr
Paul Thompson
Butler P. A. Hines
American Legion
Bank Street
Truman Accused Washington by Senators on Taft-Hartley
Senators Byrd and Ellender accuse President Truman of flagrantly flouting Congress by declining to invoke the Taft Hartley law. The exchange centers on the administration's labor policy and constitutional authority.
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Truman
Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Ellender
D-La
Congress
Market Prices And Hog Quote From Decatur
Cotton middling 40.00 cents and strict low 38.50. No 2 mile 3.10 dollars. No 2 wheat new crop onion free 1.95. No 2 oats new crop onion free. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.83. Hogs price paid in Decatur 20.50 cents.
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Decatur
Allies report heavy air and ground clashes in China front
The report cites Allied claims of destroying or damaging several Mig aircraft in a battle with 1 000 pound bombs. Chinese forces attacked Old Baldy and nearby heights with about 750 men and a smaller 150 man assault to the east. The Army said the action subsided with Allied forces rallying around tanks and driving off the attackers.
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Old Baldy
U N negotiators press for details on Korea prisoner plan
U N spokesmen describe the secret meetings as quiet and impersonal. North Korean Gen Nam II says Reds would ease the return demand if all 20 000 Chinese captives are sent back. Observers note the plan is vague and likely to face resistance to voluntary repatriation.
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U. N
U.N
Nam II
Negro Injured In Motor Bike Crash At Oak and Cherry
William Christian, an 11th Avenue resident, was injured when his motor bike collided with a Nash wagon at Oak and Cherry Streets. He received first aid at Decatur General Hospital before being arrested for driving while intoxicated. The Nash owner driver was W H Wise of 213 Oak Street. Police report the bike hit the car’s left rear fender at the intersection. The Nash suffered minor damage to front wheel headlight and handlebars.
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William. Christian
11Th Avenue
Nash
Coof Oak
Cherry Streets
Decatur General
W. H. Wise
Oak Street
Landers and Hyde
Cherry
Oak
Christian
Local social notes from Morgan County and nearby areas
Rita Mae McNutt spent a few days in Decatur with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Little. Rev W O Lindsey and son Wes ley joined Rev L L Veal for fifth Saturday and Sunday services at Emmonfield Church. Mrs M F Lindsey hosted Dewey Childers and family Sunday afternoon. Clyde Amst ons and sons Lut her Lindsey Willodean and James Edward Lindsey visited Judson Lindsey. Vernal and Bud Stinson stayed with Delbert and Bobby Lindsey. Sam Coffman family were guests of Cecil Reeves and Barbara Jean. Bill Little called on Mandy McNutt Sunday.
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Rita Mae McNutt
Decatur
Bill Little
W. O. Lindsey
Wesley
L. L. Veal
Winston County
Emmonfield Church
Bill Meigs
M. F. Lindsey
Dewey Childers
Clyde Amstons
Luther Lindsey
Willodean
James Edward Lindsey
Judson Lindsey
Vernal
Bud Stinson
Delbert
Bobby Lindsey
Sam Coffman
Cecil Reeves
Barbara Jean
Mandy McNutt
Philippines and United States Celebrate Double Anniversary
Filipinos mark their sixth anniversary as an independent nation and the United States celebrates its freedom day. President Elpidio Quirino and President Truman exchange greetings stressing enduring friendship and shared devotion to freedom and democracy.
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Manila
United States
Elpidio Quirino
Truman
Giraffe Can Run At Speed Exceeding 30 MPH
A giraffe is capable of running faster than 30 miles per hour, a surprising speed for the long-necked animal. This fact highlights the animal's surprising agility despite its height and stride.
Sunday Visits Across Lawrence County Families
Mr and Mrs Wesley Curtis and children Speake spent Sunday with Mrs Curtis mother Mrs John Sullivan Miss Lois Lowery and Morris Lowery visited their grandmother Mrs Annie Lowery and family Sunday Mrs Minne Way and Donald and Ann Danville spent Sunday night and Monday with their mother and grandmother Mrs J W McCaghren Mr and Mrs John A Crow and mother Mrs Pearl Crow attended preaching at Enon Sunday Mr and Mrs J D Drain Birmingham are visiting relatives in Lawrence County P L McCaghren Enon spent Friday with his mother Mrs J W McCaghren Odis Naylor is improving at this time.
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Wesley Curtis
J. D. Drain
Birmingham
Lawrence County
P. L. McCaghren
Enon
J. W. McCaghren
Odis Naylor
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Bryce Hospital
W.g.shamblin
Princess — Carbine Williams
James Stewart
Jean Hagen
Roxy
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Jonny Weismuller
Brenda Joyce
Johnny Sheffield
Clark Gable
Ava Gardner
Broderick Crawford
Strand
Westward
Robert Taylor
Denise Darcel
Mars
Crosswinds
John Payne
Rhonda Fleming
Forrest Tucker
Second Ave
Becatur
Diarte
Barnes Ross
Johnston Street
Elliott Adams
Lacey
R. T. Witherspoon
Wilson Street
S. L. Thompson
Canal Street
Clyde Randolph
West Market Street
James Zahad
Fourth Avenue
E. N. Watson
Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
Gerald Templer
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Ninth Street South
Bill Miller
Seventh Avenue
W. H. Jones
Danville 2
H. M. Sutton
Lawrenceburg
C. W. Ratcliff
Danville
Mollie Johnson
Tommy Blankenship
Hartselle 2
H. L
Hub) Thornton
Alabama Highway Patrol
Veterans Hospital
Nashville
Sgt. Thornton
Daily Crossword
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