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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1949

Page

7

The Things People Will Do For Money Is Fascinating Sir

Jimmy recalls conning Old Man Jaspers who ran a large five state soft drink operation. Jaspers used theft and manipulation to amass wealth while Jimmy dodged risks on the sugar black market and was ultimately cut out in the will. Rosabelle notes the truth of the title line.

Hal Boyle Jimmy Jaspers Rosabelle Mr. Jaspers Joes New Jersey Geezer Rosibelle Old Jaspers

Guard at state docks beaten. left unconscious

J. F. Smart, 76, a guard at the state docks, was attacked by unidentified assailants and left unconscious on July 5. He was found at the guard house of the docks coal tipple with severe head injuries. hospital reports indicate a serious condition.

Mobile J. F. Smart State Docks Smart

Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Attends U S Independence Day

Andrei Gromyko joined new U S ambassador Alan G. Kirk at the American embassy in Moscow for Independence Day celebrations. They laughed and toasted in a display of cordial Soviet American friendship.

Moscow Andrei Gromyko Alan G. Kirk

The Burley House Plan Details and Specs

The Burley is a 44 by 26 foot two bedroom home with living dining space and a detached garage. It features two high double hung bedroom windows per room, twin wardrobes, a linen and storage closet, a two way kitchen view, large closets, and a vestibule buffer to the garage. It has a full basement and 982 square feet excluding the garage, with 19 149 public feet of unclear measurement. Information available from the Small House Planning Bureau, St. Cloud Minnesota.

Burley Small House Planning Bureau St. Cloud Minn

Mme Sun Yat Sen as symbol of China’s reform and rebellion

James D. White analyzes Mme Sun Yat Sen as a Western‑influenced revolutionary figure who shifts from Sun Yat Sen’s Kuomintang to siding with the Chinese Communist Party. He argues her stance reflects broader Chinese reform hopes and the appeal of communist momentum, while noting doubts about her alignment.

James D. White DeWitt Mackenzie Mme Sun Yet-Sen Republic China Soong Ch’'ing-Ling Shanghai Ch’ing- Ling Sun Yat-Sen Ch’ing-Ling Wesleyan College For Women Macon Sun Dr. Sun Japan Peking Britain America Soviet Russia Asia Kuomintang Chiang Kai- Shek The H. H. Kung Ch'ing-Ling Moscow Ee Sate Oe SS. Kee T. V Soong Mme. Sun United Front Chungking Chinese Communist Party Whangpoo Mme Sun Stalinist Chinese People’s Revolutionary Movement Reds

One Killed in Alabama Fourth of July Barbecue Fight

In a barbecue near Birmingham eighty miles east yesterday one man died and another was seriously wounded. John Henry Moore a 48 year old of Trussville died after a head injury. Perry N. Moore 43 also of Trussville is in serious condition from a head blow. Bert Brock 41 of Odenville was lightly wounded by a shotgun blast. Charles Banks 36 of Odenville and McDuffie Rawlins 25 of Trustgville were questioned by deputies. Eight to ten carloads attended the event.

Birmingham Here John Henry Moore Trussville Perry N. Moore Bert Brock Odenville Charles Banks McDuffie -Rawlins Trustgville R. R. Dudley

Leader Warns of Trouble If Movement Slows

A political figure asserts that slowing the movement will invite significant trouble in her large country, signaling heightened tensions and potential consequences for dissent.

Buried Alive Champion Emerges After 44 Days

Raymond Emmert of Zanesville a 40 year old World War II veteran who spent 44 days buried in a six foot wooden coffin emerged from his grave like a champion. He announced readiness to defend his record and noted the previous 45 day mark set by L G McIntyre in Chicago.

Zanesville Raymond “Demp” Emmert L. G. McIntyre Chicago Emmer Sparke

Building Top Crashes Down on Pedestrians in Pittsburgh

A building collapse on Federal Street in Pittsburgh’s Northside last night killed four pedestrians and injured eight. Four of the injured were listed in critical condition as rescuers searched the rubble for survivors.

Pittsburgh Federal Street

City man recounts collapse near Allegheny General Hospital

Joe Deveny describes a terrifying scene after a collapse near Allegheny General Hospital leaving him with a compound leg fracture. He recalls the two large signs and the building seemingly falling, amid calls about flag etiquette in inclement weather.

Allegheny General Hospital Joe Deveny

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