Alabama Alumni Ticket Blanks On Mail To 30 000
The University of Alabama will mail football ticket order blanks to more than 30 000 alumni. Alumni sales run July 15 through July 25 with leftovers going to the general public on July 26. Drawings will select tickets for each of 11 games and a two-ticket limit applies to the Alabama Auburn game.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Crimson Tide
University Athletic Department
Lot
Alabama
New Orleans
Auburn
Tulane
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Mississippi State
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Louisiana State
Florida
Duquesne
Mississippi Southern
Berlin Air Corridor Interference Reported By Pilots
Lt Patrick V Rogers and S Sgt Jack Smith said a radio interference hindered their compasses while flying to Berlin, with earlier nuisance beam reports. The piece notes Soviet pressure on Berlin deliveries, U S statements blaming Soviet intransigence, and regional postwar political moves across Europe.
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Theu
Berlin
Russia
U. S. State Department
Germany
Europe
U. S
Rdedic
Sokol
Benes
Klement Gottwald
Italy
Marshal Plan
Belgrade
Cominform
Marshal Tito
Stalin
Soviet Union
Suggs Plans Pro Career After Amateur Titles
Louise Suggs, 24, reigning U S and British women's amateur champion from Atlanta, announced at a MacGregor luncheon that she will turn professional and join MacGregor Golf as a staff advisor. She added the British crown this year to the U S title she won last year.
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Atlanta
Louise Suggs
U. S
MacGregor Golf Ne
MacGregor
Miss Suggs
Nashville Livestock Market Opens With Firm Hogs Cattle
Nashville July 8 market report shows cattle generally fleshy and active with higher prices for medium and good cattle and vealers. Hogs steady to higher with best weights 240-280 pounds at 25.75 to 26.25, sows under 450 pounds 21.50, over 450 pounds 20.50 to 21.00. Sheep steady with spring lambs 26 to 29 dollars.
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Nashville
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Poultry Market Struggles in North Georgia
North Georgia live poultry market remains weak with wide price swings and distress selling especially for barred rock crosses. Outside truckers are active buyers but large offerings not fully absorbed as New Hampshire Reds and barred rock crosses weigh in. Fryers at farm prices mostly 32 to 34 cents for under 3 lbs and 30 to 31.5 cents for 3 lbs and up.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New Hampshire
F.o.b. Farm
New York Cotton Falls to New Low on Late Liquidity
Cotton futures sag under late liquidation as the market fails to respond to a weaker acreage report. Nearby July is pressured while exports stay quiet, closing 85 cents per bale lower. July, Oct, Dec, and future months show multi cent declines in a volatile session. Middling spot is 35.95, down 20.
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New York
Markets at a Glance New York to Chicago July 8
Stocks steady as rails improve while bonds show mixed moves and narrow changes. Cotton irregular with short covering as New Orleans sellers press. Chicago cash grain heavy offerings, wheat easy, corn easy with July liquidation. Oats mixed with July firm on short covering. Hogs steady to 50 cents higher top 30.00, cattle up 50 cents top 39.25.
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New York
New Orleans
Chicago
Civil rights debate shapes 1948 Democratic platform
The article describes Civil Rights groups pressing the 1948 Democratic platform to endorse President Truman's civil rights program including anti lynching measures the poll tax ban and equality in jobs education and services. Southern leaders plan restrained questioning during witnesses while urging stronger civil rights language beyond 1944 phrasing. Doctor Channing H Tobias of Truman's administration weighs in on strategy.
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America
United States Senate
Civil Rights Congress
Ku Klux Klan
Dixie
Platform Committee
Hoey
D-Nc
White
Channing H. Tobias
Truman
Judge Carr Speaks on Personality at Kiwanis Farm Event
Judge Robert B. Carr of An niston, Alabama Court of Appeals, spoke at a combined farmers and Kiwanis gathering at Alabama Flour Mills. His theme personality was warmly received in a program led by Thomas F. Adams and Kiwanis Farm Committee.
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Robert B. Carr
Anniston
Alabama Court of Appeals
Alabama
Carr
Thomas F. Adams
Kiwanis Farm Committee
J. W. Clapton
Wilson Taylor
John D. Davis
A. L. Johnson
W. W. Glass
Hugh May
Bob Gibson
Charles W. Young
Frank Ceibert
Glass
Fred S. Hunt
John A.caddell
Judge Carr
Services Held Today for Mrs. Mattie King
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie King age 66 of 1032 Beech Street were held today at 4 p m at East End Methodist Church with Rev J K Rodgers Rev H T Statum and Rev Dolphus Price officiating Burial followed at Roselawn Cemetery Drinkards of Hartselle directing She died Wednesday at 10 20 a m at the Hamil Clinic Survived by one son Ambrous King Decatur four daughters Mrs G C Cook Mrs D M DeArmond Mrs L W Hodge all of Decatur Mrs F E Batts Toledo Ohio 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren Pallbearers were Joe Whitlow Emmett Whitlow F E Batts G C Cook D M DeArmond L W Hodge. granddaughters and nieces had charge of flowers.
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Mattie King
Beech Street
East End Methodist Church
J. K. Rodgers
H. T. Statum
Dolphus Price
Roselawn
Decatur
D. M. De-Armond
L. W. Hodge
F. E. Batts
Toledo
Ohio
Joe Whitlow
Emmett Whitlow
G. C Cook
D. M. DeArmond
Civil rights debate shapes Democratic platform clash
The civil rights scene features Wendell Willkie quotes and Tobias urging equal service, Walter White warning of 3,000,000 potential black votes, and CIO demands for a Roosevelt-like platform. Southern cross-examinations linger as NAM plan faces sharp Democratic scrutiny without support.
Truman Eisenhower split dominates Democratic talks at convention
Delegates weigh Truman's renomination vs Eisenhower bid as James A. Roe moves to force Truman aside and Douglas consideration stalls. Reuther touts Douglas appeal while platform hearings promise civil rights fireworks and Humphrey pushes a strong racial plank amid Southern resistance.
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William O. Douglas
U. S. Supreme Court
Walter P. Reuther
Cio-United Automobile Workers
Douglas
Roosevelt
Truman
Hubert Humphrey
Minneapolis
West
Sparks
Clyde Hoey
North Carolina
Gov
Tho
Truman May Attend Democratic National Convention
The White House said President Truman is considering attending the Philadelphia convention if it nominates him. Charles G. Ross also stated Senator J Howard McGrath of Rhode Island will serve as Truman’s personal representative at the convention, which opens Monday.
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Truman
Washington
White House
Philadelphia
Presiden
Charles G. Ross
J. Howard McGrath
Rhode Island
McGrath
Truman camp eyes convention plans and platform currents
The article reports on 1944 party platform debates with DeweyM Language suggesting civil rights plank, Moody opposing, and South Dixie push for states rights. CIO Carey urges anti discrimination laws and broader social measures. Truman aides expect him to express views after nomination with the convention set to choose the president and vice president.
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Mass
Dewey
Dan Moody
Texas
Sparks
Alabama
Charles E. Sheppard
Florida
Dixie Party
CIO
Roosevelt
James B. Carey
McGrath
Truman
Hill Prepared to Support Eisenhower for Democratic Nomination
Senator Lister Hill of Alabama says he will push to draft Gen Eisenhower for the Democratic presidential nomination. He announced the stance before leaving for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Alabama delegate John E. Mandeville spoke at Mobile, echoing remarks on the convention dynamics.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lister Hill
D-Ala
Eisenhower
Philadelphia
Alabama
John E. Mandeville
Mobile
Damage Suit Is On Trial Here
The fourth case proceeded through trial as civil court opened after noon. Robert Lee Thompson seeks $10,000 damages from Decatur Transit Co for injuries from a January 1947 collision. Two cases were settled. Jurors found for the defendant in Ed Fowler vs McCutcheon and Cliff Strickland vs H Compton.
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Robert Lee Thompson
Decatur Transit Com
James H. Crow
Ed Fowler
James R. McCutcheon
Cliff Strickland
H. Compton
Fowler
McCutcheon
Spring Highway
Decatur
Strickland
Compton
Hendrix Patton Company
Whitman
Court ends bid to declare common law marriage in Alabama
Judge Crow dismissed Christine Putman and Carter Putman suits seeking to declare Folsom and Christine common law wife and husband. He urged continued litigation would bring notoriety and public backlash, insisting the child’s best interests require closure. The case involved Gov Folsom’s gubernatorial campaign period and a 1946 birth.
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Christine and Garter
Crow
Shelburne
Alabama
Sofar
Christine Putman
Folsom
Carter E. Putman
Kingman Shelburn
Birmingham
Jamelle Moore
Hill and Mandeville push Eisenhower draft at Alabama convention
Alabama delegates consider walking out if a civil rights plank appears while urging General Eisenhower to run. Hill argues the times demand drafting youth and insists Eisenhower would not dodge the draft. Mandeville backs nomination despite Eisenhower's reluctance to join party politics. Handy Ellis hints Eisenhower could change his mind.
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Eisenhower
Truman
Mandeville
Hill
Gen
Gen. Eisenhower
Handy Ellis
Alabama
Local Notes and Visits Across Decatur Area
Mrs. John Meadows and son Gill visit Edinburg Indiana with Mrs. Meadows sister Mrs. James Heflin. Willis Hill Mooresville and Dr Frank Haggard Gadsden plan a fishing trip to Panama City Florida. Mr and Mrs Paul Davis travel to Mobile for the Alabama Seedsman Association meeting Friday and Saturday returning Sunday. Rev W W Glass of First Presbyterian speaks on The Hammer And The Anvil. joint service with First Methodist Sunday evening at First Presbyterian with Rev Otis Kirby. Area families vacationing in Pennsylvania Michigan and Canada expected back. Auburn alumni barbecue reservations requested from Alvis Briscoe or Billy Duncan Jr. First service in Cave Springs Baptist Church Priceville Sunday morning. Sunday school and services in new building. Rev G C Morris urges attendance. Dr W L Wyatt to be present. Mr and Mrs Dilfred Wallace and children Donald Dorothy Kay Mary Pat of Madera California return to North Alabama after visiting Ray Butler and T L Shaddix families in Mobile. Freq Green 422 Grant Street admitted to Decatur General Hospital Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs E Roberts Decatur 2 have a daughter born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mrs Sam White 714 Oak Street admitted Wednesday afternoon. Mrs John B Reeves Courtland 2 admitted to Decatur General Hospital. Mrs Marvin Bowling Trinity listed as medical patient at Hamilton Clinic.
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New Cave Springs Baptist Church
Priceville
G. C. Morris
The
Daily This
W. L. Wyatt
North Alabama
Deaths and services from Lauderdale County report respiratory illness
Two technicians from Lauderdale County brought here for treatment. death listed as respiratory paralysis possibly polio. George M. Owens, 14, of Danville 3, died after hours of illness. Another adult at Decatur General Hospital shows similar symptoms. official says disease does not look polio so far. Montgomery technicians to assist diagnosis. Services for Mallory Martin set for Friday at 5 at First Baptist Church. Rev. Jesse M. Rogers to officiate. Burial in city cemetery with Brown's directing. Active pallbearers named. honorary pallbearers listed. Martin survived by wife, parents, two sisters, and other relatives.
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Lauderdale County
George M. Owens
Danville
Decatur General Hospital
L. R. Murphree
Montgomery
Mallory Martin
First Baptist Church
Jesse M. Rogers
Brown
Brown's
Horace Simmons
T. A
C. A. Culver
Roland Compton
Verdon Lowery
H. D. Casey
Wyker’s
Martin
Mys. J
G. Martin
Decatur
Elizabeth Cothran
Anniston
Doris Mary
Phoenix
Arizona
Polio Epidemic Grips Central North Carolina
Poliomyelitis surged toward 1944 levels in North Carolina with 408 cases reported by July, four counties flagged as epidemic, and a 37 case tally on the latest day blamed on a holiday reporting backlog. No quarantines on pools or theaters. authorities urge parents to keep children from crowds while coastal and mountain areas remain normal.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
C. P. Stevick
State Board of Health
Metered Zone Traffic Restrictions for Heavy Vehicles
The notice warns heavy trucks and trailers to avoid Second Avenue Moulton Street and Bank Street when alternate routes exist. It lists parking charges in metered zones: Second Avenue Moulton Street and Bank Street 12 minutes for 1 penny, 24 minutes for 2 pennies, up to one hour for a nickel. Grant Johnston and Church Streets 24 minutes for 1 penny, 48 minutes for 2 pennies, up to two hours for a nickel.
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Second Avenue
Moulton Street
Bank Street
Grant, Johnston
Church Streets
Unions Back On Strike After Paid Vacation Returns
After a 10 day paid vacation, unions resume pressure as captive steel mines refuse new contracts. They argue a union shop clause breaches the Taft Hartley act. About 55,774 captive miners work across Pennsylvania West Virginia Alabama Kentucky Colorado and Utah.
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Pennslvania
West Virginia
Alabama
Kentucky
Colorado
Utah
Grasshoppers Threaten Baldwin Farms Invasion Planes Do Sprays
Grasshopper swarms spread across Baldwin county Alabama farms as County Agent Frank C. Turner reports. Aerial spraying targets field crops but raises livestock safety concerns in pastures where insecticides may be hazardous.
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Bay Minnette
Ala
Baldwin County
Frank C. Turner
Mississippi
Turner
Revival Planned by Rev Caldwell at Central Methodist
Rev. Harry R. Caldwell of China to lead a missionary revival at Central Methodist Church starting next Sunday morning and continuing nightly through Friday July 16. The event welcomes all Decatur Methodist churches with sermons on missionary themes. Evening youth supper at 6:30 followed by classes at 7:00 on Hymnody Courtship and Marriage and Methodism and Its Doctrines led by Harold Groves Mrs G M Davenport and Rev Otis E Kirby respectively.
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Harry R. Caldwell
China
Central Methodist Church
Methodist
Decatur
Caldwell
Harold Groves
G. M. Davenport
Otis E. Kirby
Marriages and amounts listed in Daily Records
The Daily Records list marriage pairings with ages and residences, many with associated sums of money. Couples include John Calvin Hodges and Naomi Wales, Mary Helen Morris and Carl Talmadge Legg, and others such as Andrew Murphy with Sarah McCool, plus multiple property or dowry figures like $300 and $4000.
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John Calvin, Hodges
18Th Avenue E
Naomi Wales
Elkmont
Carl Talmadge Legg
Hartselle
Mary Helen Morris
Andrew Franklin Murphy
Tanner
Sarah Jane McCool
Negro Bishop Frank W. Alstork Dies in Auto Accident
Bishop Frank W. Alstork, 63, presiding bishop of the 8th Episcopal District, died after an automobile crash two weeks earlier. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Washington. He led the Virginia Albermarle and Central North Carolina conferences of the A.M.E. Zion Church.
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Washington
Frank W. Alstork
Virginia, Albermarle
Central North Carolina
8Th Episcopal District
A.M.E. Zion Church
Freedmens’ Hospital
Rites Scheduled for Pvt Elton E McCulloch
Funeral services are set for Pvt Elton E McCulloch 19 killed in action Sept 5 1944 south of Brest France. Service at Belleview church with Rev Walker Attic Wale lace officiating. Burial in church cemetery with Decatur American Legion pallbearers. He enlisted June 30 1943 in Company G 116th Infantry 29th Division. Survived by parents five sisters and three brothers all of Moulton 2.
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Elton E McCulloch
Belleview Church
Walker —Attic
Wale Lace
R. L. McCulloch
Moulton Road
Brown
Decatur American Legion
Legion
Pvt
McCulloch
116Th Infantry
Brest
France
Moulton
W. P. McCulloch
Beatrice White
Danville
Lucille
Bryant
Hazel
Ruby Lee
Barbara
Gail. McCulloch
Billy
J. C
Richard
Steel freight costs reshape New York steel market
The basing point system ends for steel as buyers in New York face freight and higher base prices. U.S. Steel's Pittsburgh mills price $11.20 a ton to ship here, Bethlehem from Sparrows Point at $7.60, creating a seller’s market with scarce supply and potential plant relocation to near customers.
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New York
U. S. Steel
Pittsburgh
Bethlehem Steel
Sparrows Point
Big Steel
Supreme Court
Bethleher
Detroit
Cleveland
Pacific Coast
Gulf Coast States
Rev Turner Davis to Lead Flint Baptist Pulpit Sunday
Decatur minister Rev Turner Davis will preach at Flint Baptist Church Sunday morning with Sunday school at 9 45 and preaching at 10 55. Evening services include Baptist Training Union at 6 45 and preaching at 7 45 by the pastor.
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Turner Davis
Flint Baptist
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Decatur 2
Decatur Generals Hospital
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Oak Street
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Courtland
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Grasshoppers
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Rudolph Winton
Bertha Terry
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G. E. Pearson
Lester Mae Ellison
Bessie Collier
Webster Hicks
Charles Anders
Evvie B. Hood
C. R. Hood
J. B. Humphrey
L. A. Shirley
Carrie Kracke
E. R. Roberts
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Lottie Q. McCulloch
H. F. Sherrod
Armond Pike
George D. Sims
Mary Jane Hardwich
Sellerss Market
Flint Baptist Church
M. G. Fields
Baptist Training Union
Morgan County
Highway 31
George Jackson
Russellville
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