This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1948
Page
2
Civilian employment rose to a record 61,296,000 in June as unemployment increased to 2,184,000. Youths crowded the job market with schools out, farms near peak activity, and non farm employment reaching 51,899,000. Including armed forces, total jobs reached 62,557,000, though many were on vacation or temporary layoff. Farm employment grew to 9,396,000.
The Kremlin remained silent on Western notes demanding an end to the Berlin land blockade. Western states delay publication for 24 hours as Moscow ponders. The West reports up to 60 killed in Yugoslav rail crash and notes renewed fighting in Malaya as Allied forces hunt communist guerrillas.
Party leaders in the Deep South threaten to bolt if Truman is nominated or the national convention adopts a civil rights platform. Desertion spreads to Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Texas, and other states while Democratic committees in the House and Senate navigate seniority and chairmanship amid mounting power as members gain influence.
Governor James E. Folsom plans to attend a state's rights governors caucus in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon and will not stay for the Democratic convention. He had sought a convention delegate but was not selected and had left for Eglin Field, Florida to review Alabama National Guard fliers in training before heading to Philadelphia.
Nashville Tennessee July 9 market report notes lighter cattle receipts with steady to higher prices for most categories. Slaughter cows and bulls show gains, steers and heifers scarce but up 50 to 1.50 from last week. Hogs and lambs mixed as good and choice hogs around 28.50 for 190–230 lb hogs and vealers 24–29. Sheep steady with spring lambs and ewes offered in limited numbers.
Atlanta July 9 Poultry market shows a steady undertone with prices slipping earlier this week. Trading remains quiet while outsized demand from truckers pushed down burdensome supply as New Hampshire Reds and crosses under and over 3 pounds move at 31 to 35 cents delivered f o b farm for fryers.
New York markets firm on rails and steel with steady bonds as rails rise. Cotton trends lower amid liquidation and hedging. Chicago wheat is easy and heavy with cash receipts. corn weak amid good growing weather. oats steady in July. hogs and cattle show modest gains and highs.
Futures finished 75 cents and bale lower to 5 cents higher than the prior close. Prices for July, October, December and other months moved within narrow ranges with the Middling spot at 35.65.
The Georgia state patrol lists multiple injured bus passengers including Bobbie Lansdell 12 of Sheffield Alabama with head and ear injuries and a sprained ankle. Others cited with bruises cuts broken hip pelvis and other injuries include Herman Washington of Atlanta Riley Harper Alice Harper Estelle McDonald Lucius Moody Frances Hornby Dewey Garrad James Boston Jean Owens Nora Smith Gordon Walters and a son of a deceased man.
Funeral services for Pvt Acey B. Drinkard will be held Sunday at 3 PM at Lawrence Cove church with Rev H G Chambers officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery, Drinkard's of Hartselle directing. Pvt Drinkard was killed in Shar ingburg France July 2 1944. Full military graveside ceremonies will be conducted by the American Legion.
W S McClanahan transfers to Curtis L Claburn for 1000 dollars. W L Cheatwood transfers to Muriel Albright for 1000 dollars. L Grimes transfers to Herman B Cav e iy King for 600 dollars.
A dissected platform committee debate over civil rights reveals Southern Democrats resisting Truman style federal action while responding to Negro demands for anti lynch anti poll tax and FEPC measures. Northern leaders push compromise as other issues take precedence.
A Boeing B 29 nicknamed the General H. H. Arnold Special made a forced landing near Vladivostok on November 11, 1944. The crew led by Capt. Weston H. Price was interned by the Soviet authorities, with the aircraft later remaining in Russian hands until Allied lines reached Iran on February 2, 1945.
Slim Thomas departs Morgan county jail for a two year term at the state penitentiary near Montgomery. He faced charges of grand larceny concealing stolen property and conspiring to commit a crime or pervert public justice.
The 1 per day wage raise for United Mine Workers led to an 85 cents per ton rise in retail bituminous coal in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Coal Co announced higher prices to cover mine price hikes, trucking, yard costs, salaries, freight and storage expenses, with four inch lump coal at 10.85, stoker coal 10.60, and nut slack 8.60 per ton.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a 17 percent average increase in Eastern passenger fares north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of Chicago. Basic coach fares rise from 2.5 to 3 cents per mile and sleeping parlor rates from 3.5 to 4 cents per mile, affecting 61 railroads with 60 receiving full 20 and 14.3 percent boosts. The New York New Haven Hartford line gets a 4.3 percent basic coach increase, and commuter fares are not included.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co raises tire and tube prices by five to seven and a half percent in line with industry trends. The announcement comes as price increases ripple through manufacturers and retailers nationwide.
One variety cotton communities in Morgan county and statewide compete for cash prizes totaling 4000 by Alabama Florida Cottonseed Products Association and Alabama Cotton Manufacturing Association. State winner receives 2000. four district prizes of 500 each. county winners advance to district and state awards. Eligibility requires pre 1948 organization, officer slate, seed renewal system, and at least two annual meetings.
Newspaper reports detail Democratic leaders debating a candidate to oppose President Truman including Dwight D. Eisenhower and Justice William O. Douglas. McGrath predicts no Eisenhower nomination, while others mull caucus moves and possible Southern walkouts amid civil rights platform fights ahead of the July Birmingham convention.
Miss Mary Bartlett takes two weeks off from the Morgan county tax collector’s office. Mrs. Francis Jett and her infant daughter moved to Moulton Heights in a Brown’s ambulance. F. F. Beauchamp of TVA at Wilson Dam was in Decatur on business. Miss Rachel Christopher of Athens admitted to Decatur General hospital. Mrs. J. B. Hurst hospitalized at Hamil clinic. Mrs. Faye Brooks dismissed from Hamil clinic. Baptist revival expected to draw large attendance at a tent on Bee Line highway. Bob Wells reported resting better at the hospital. Mrs. G. H. Smith spent Thursday in Chattanooga Lookout Mountain with relatives. Charles W. Malone to visit from Montgomery for weekend. Red Shield Boys club to meet Tuesday 5:30 at Why Not Eat Here cafe for dutch dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Huffstutter of Nyota and others guests of Austinville residents Thursday.
Thomas Justin White a Hearst executive aged 63 died today in Chicago. He was publisher of the Chicago Herald American vice president of Hearst Publishing Co Inc and general manager of The New York Journal American.
A sprained ankle does not stop civil court as Mrs Marguerite Bloodworth sues W Frazier while Mrs C C Johnson testifies after helpers carry her to the court. Judge James H Crow presides as settlement talks proceed with four cases set for Monday and several agreements reached, including Seitz vs Heep for 1500 and 3000 plus costs. The Morgan county grand jury, in session since Tuesday, expects to finish this afternoon or tomorrow.
The settlement ends a months long wage case with 16 new rule changes and a retroactive raise to last November 1. Three strike threat unions gain time pay rules for engineers and firemen and 15 cent daily increases for switchmen, with details to be negotiated.
Montgomery July 9 A meeting of county agents and cattlemen from sixteen cities planned a series of livestock shows across Alabama for next spring. About 70 people attended the session sponsored by the state extension service led by livestock specialist W H Gregory. Cities represented included Montgomery Mobile Selma Evergreen Monroeville Dothan Opelika Gadsden Birmingham Decatur and Auburn. Fifteen shows were held statewide last year.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.