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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1948
Page
2
O Neil told Legionnaires the United States must harden stance against Russia and ensure law in the next session. He backed the homestead act as the only plan to help veterans with affordable housing via Taft Ellender Wagner bill. He urged strong turnout after criticizing 1946 turnout as a commentary on self-government.
The United States faces charges of racial discrimination and drifting toward imperialism. Mahomed Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's governor general, cabled President Truman seeking confident collaboration between Pakistan and the United States.
Two Royal Navy Seafire fighters collided in flight near Lossiemouth Scotland today July 5. Both aircraft crashed in flames two miles apart. One pilot was killed while the other parachuted to safety.
Montgomery July 5 The 30th annual state American Legion convention opened with speeches by Gov Folsom local officials and national commander James E ONeill. A Legion parade along Dexter Avenue is planned at 430 PM. Officers were elected at the Forty and Eight gala, and 49 new members were initiated in the annual wreck.
Judicial services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Massey Corum, 48, will be held Tuesday at 5 PM at Brown's chapel with Rev. J K Rogers of East End Methodist church officiating. Burial in City cemetery with Brown's directing. Survived by husband Clarence two sons Clarence C Decatur and Frank M Guam two daughters Mary Lee Decatur two sisters Rush Stockton Moulton C C Glenn Decatur one brother John Massey Moulton Alf Massey Decatur Pallbearers Ray Wear Lonnie Johnson George French Willard Alexander Happy Blankenship Calvin Gibson.
Weather delays the takeoff of six RAF Vam pire fighter planes bound for Montreal and New York via Ireland Greenland and Labrador. The six aircraft have been delayed since last Thursday awaiting favorable conditions.
Two residents of Falkville were injured when a dump truck rolled over several times on West Falkville Pike near Highway 31 on Sunday afternoon. Edward R. Summerford 16 lost control of the truck and sustained $1500 in property damage. Herman Laney 40 was a passenger and taken to a clinic in Hartselle. Summerford was treated at Baugh and Wiley clinic and reported doing all right.
Gov. Ben T. Laney of Arkansas, head of the states rights Democrats, asked President Truman to step aside and support Gen. Eisenhower for the Democratic nomination. Laney warned Truman’s continued candidacy could split the party and harm national unity, arguing Eisenhower alone can unite the party and world. Laney made the statement while hospitalized for a medical checkup.
Washington July 4 Corporations paid no one a million dollars in 1946 the first postwar year. Movie figure Charles P Skouras led with 985 300 from two companies Betty Grable 299 300 Harry James 100 036 Bing Crosby 325 000 and a Treasury tally of 900 earners above 75 000. Other top names include William Wyler Charles Strub Archie Joslin and E Wilson with earnings from film golf and retail firms. Hedy Lamarr Maureen O Hara and Loretta Young headlined the actresses above Crosby and Cary Grant Bob Hope and Ray Milland followed.
A New York state assemblyman urged an immediate caucus of State Spheres to back a bid for President Truman at the Democratic National Convention. The call aims to consolidate support and speed the nomination process amid ongoing party debates.
A historical tip suggests using a dab of thick nail polish to seal letters instead of traditional sealing wax. It dries quickly, adheres firmly, and does not require warming over a flame.
At Marquette Stadium Al Post New Jersey AAU president acted as clerk of course and wrote a missing number on Dodds back allowing Gil Dodds Wheaton to start. Dodds surged to victory in 3 52.1 and qualified for final U S Olympic trials at Evanston this weekend.
In last week’s elections Russians secured about a quarter of the 531 parliamentary seats. The outcome shifts the balance in the chamber as results roll in from nationwide voting.
CARO July 5 Count Folke Bernadotte urged Arabs and Jews to extend the armistice in Palestine. Both sides reportedly rejected his partition plan for a last peace. The four week truce expires Friday and he asked demilitarization of Jerusalem and Haifa facilities. Bernadotte hopeful despite rejection. Observers watched 2,200 Jews flee Haifa from camps on Cyprus with 20,000 more awaiting passage. Pan Crescent carried 2,000 more. Arab reply and Jewish counter proposal followed Saturday night. Formal Jewish answer expected in Tel Aviv soon.
Vatican and Chinese escapees recount that six Trappist priests at Yangkiaping were killed by communists. Details scarce but sources believe the men were stoned to death.
Late Glimpses describe Carter Dobbs in Philadelphia for Elk lodge convention. Many residents listed as admitted or discharged from Decatur General and Hamilton clinics, with ambulance transfers and infant births. The Junior Chamber of Commerce announces officer installation and member questionnaires.
Funeral services for Jimmie Dale Tuder three weeks old and son of Mr and Mrs Elbert Tuder Jr will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Friendship church Somerville with burial in the adjoining cemetery Peck s directing Rev R F McDonald will officiate He leaves his parents and a brother Davis Allen Tuder.
A group of 18 party leaders including Mayor William O'Dwyer and James Roosevelt pressed for Truman's renomination. They argued Eisenhower could win on first ballot, while Truman's supporters insisted he would secure the same outcome, citing confidence from the White House strategy session and Independence Day travels with President Gallegos.
President Truman's aides stated today that opposition to his renomination will fade at the Democratic National Convention. The president travels aboard the Truman train toward Bolivar, Missouri, as associates express continued confidence in his nomination prospects.
Truman held 286 pledged votes with 354 claimed to reach 640, beyond the 618 needed, after New Jersey shifted 36 votes to Eisenhower. California’s 54 and New York’s 98 added to Eisenhower, while New Jersey’s move opened more for Ike if he accepts the nomination. others split among Wright, anti Truman, and uncommitted groups.
aboard the Presidential train to Bolivar Missouri President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela will present a $100 000 statue of Simon Bolivar to the town at 1 30 P M EST Mr Truman will deliver a speech of acceptance Hague endorsement for Eisenhower did not shake confidence in Truman's renomination stance remains that he has enough votes for a first ballot win at Philadelphia convention
Elmer G. Biechler former president of Delco Light and Frigidaire died in Dayton Ohio at age 58 from a heart ailment. He led Delco from 1924 to 1926 and then became president and general manager of Frigidaire, retiring in 1943 due to poor health.
Hollywood writer Bob Thomas surveys postwar war films and why wartime scripts avoided critical views. He notes 1941 45 productions were banners for national welfare and that postwar directors can show service flaws and strengths. James Stewart Cary Grant also comment on returning to cinema life and fame.
THOMASVILLE, Ga July 5 Mulherin of Augusta and Press Thornton of Dothan Ala meet today in the final round of the Glen Arven Invitational golf tournament Thornton advanced to the final by defeating last year’s champion Billy Goodloe Jr of Valdosta 5 and 4 Mulherin defeated Bill Flowers of Thomasville 5 and 4 Goodloe beat Ramsay Pidcock of Moultrie 4 and 3 and Thornton beat Sam Lippett of Albany 5 and 4 Mulherin beat Larry Robertson of Jacksonville Fla 5 and 4 and Flowers edged Bill Rambo of Columbus on the 19th hole
Prices were generally easier on the London stock exchange with nervousness and caution from the Berlin situation. Industrials especially tobacco and breweries fell, gilt edged securities slipped up to three sixteenths, oils dipped marginally, and mines showed signs of idleness.
French essayist and novelist Georges Bernanos died in Paris after a liver operation. He was 60. His works include The Big Cemeteries Under the Moon. During the occupation he went to Brazil.
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