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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
1
Weather outlook covers Alabama and Tennessee with clouds and scattered thundershowers this afternoon tonight and Friday. Social notes list weekend guests in Selma, vacations in the Great Smoky Mountains and visits to Decatur, plus upcoming church services and local hospital admissions and dismissals. Quickies by Ken Reynolds conclude the column.
Brig. Gen. James McCormack Jr testified that a complete model change in atomic bomb production under the AEC since 1947 has overcome bottle necks and shifted production from Los Alamos to dispersed plants across the United States. He said the program is now on a stable basis with facilities costing over 100 million dollars and thousands of workers, amid congressional hearings on management claims.
Limestone County and State Police search for a gunman who robbed a Salem area grocery owner Wednesday evening between 5:30 and 6 p m. The suspect, about six feet two inches tall with long dark hair, leather cap, and khaki coveralls, escaped with about ten dollars. Deputy Leslie Nelson said the owner was forced to feed him then hand over cash.
A Pan American trans Atlantic three engine plane with 54 passengers diverted and returned to Shannon Ireland after engine trouble 600 miles from shore. Comedian Danny Kaye aboard quipped TE can swim but not 600 miles. Pilot Gunbransen described attempting to ditch as necessary while one motor was cut and a propeller removed. The flight originated near London and carried passengers to New York.
In San Francisco on July 7 the first witness in the treason trial of Iva Toguri D'Aquino described how she autographed a Japanese yen note with the name Tokyo Rose. The defense signaled it would dispute claims she broadcast anti American messages during World War II and contend her actions were coerced.
In Geneva the Soviet Union submitted a resolution to the 60 nation war conventions conference calling for immediate agreement to prohibit atomic weapons as a means to exterminate populations. Delegates viewed likely little chance of passage despite the long-expected proposal.
Mobile district engineer announced support for a dredging program to create a small boat channel from a path on the north side of Dauphin Island to Mississippi Sound. Island residents and boat operators welcome the plan for improved access.
Walton H. Bartee files in Morgan circuit court alleging drainage from salvage company ponds pollutes Lacey's Springs. 40 to 50 gallon drums washed by the company allegedly release chemicals rendering the springs unfit for consumption. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Eyster and Eyster. named partners include William N. Webber, Quincy L. Buckner, R. W. Buckner, and Richard Roe.
Police solve burglary case after safe found in a creek near Bradford is identified as the Campbell Motor Co. safe from Florence stolen July 3. It contained $600 to $800 but was empty when recovered and will be returned to Florence.
The Associated Press reports persistent heat and humidity across the Eastern two thirds of the U S with no near term relief. Scattered showers offer brief relief in places like New York and New Jersey but drought areas in Southern New England see no rain. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut face crop losses of 5 to 10 million dollars with potential total up to 30 million absent rain. dairy and poultry farmers lose about 1 million weekly.
The government argues un contradicted facts show Hiss passed State Department papers to Whittaker Chambers. U S Attorney Murphy tells the jury guilt is the only inference, while Defense Attorney Stryker urges reasonable doubt as the judge frames the standard.
Alabama lawmakers revive a conservation reform bill to strip the governor of appointing the conservation director while keeping board appointments. Bert Thomas opposes the change as current director under review. the measure aims to shift appointment power to an elected eight member board. The session also weighs education board elections and raises teacher salary talks with support from education groups. A horse racing legalization bill was readied for committee action and a labor dispute bill was killed at sponsor request. See POWER on Page 2.
New York July 7 Gov Thomas E Dewey appoints John Foster Dulles to succeed Robert F Wagner in the U S Senate. Dulles serves until December 1 with a special election set for November 8 to fill the remainder of Wagner's term. Wagner resigns June 28 for health reasons after nearly 23 years.
Bids and specifications for repairs to the Bank Street post office may be obtained from R T Sheppard Decatur postmaster. The work includes exterior and interior painting plaster repairs and flooring replacement with maple in the work room. Bids for the whole job must be in the postmaster office by noon July 15. Submissions go to Atlanta by July 22.
Pittsburgh July 7 The nation faces its first major steel strike since 1946 as U S Steel rejects CIO United Steelworkers demands for a fourth wage increase and company financed pension and insurance. Union calls July 13 wage policy meeting to plan possible strike July 16 after talks recessed indefinitely.
Westbrook Pegler told a House labor subcommittee that labor unions are infiltrated by despots criminals and communists with little member voice. He cited decades without conventions and ballots offering a single candiate slate while claiming unions hold vast treasuries spent by bosses without members check.
Frank Hendrix of Decatur is listed in serious condition at Baugh-Wiley clinic after a jeep accident. Physicians report a brain concussion from a fall yesterday as he rode with siblings en route to the field to assist children. His sister Mrs G W Evans described the events leading to the stoppage and restart of the jeep.
President Truman voiced bullish views on the economy during a news conference and urged reporters to study stock market gains since mid June. Officials foresee a framework for a new program built on January proposals for public works, farm living standards, social security expansion, and broader payments while a $4 billion tax increase remains uncertain.
In Morgan County Circuit Court juries yesterday sided with the City of Decatur in a $2,000 damages suit filed by Mrs Vera Azalee Baker for injuries from a January 1947 sidewalk fall. The same jury also found for Irwin Sheats in a separate land dispute over property along Woodland Mills Union Hill road.
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