Decatur area aims for airport growth and local industry shifts
The piece notes Decatur's plan for an airport to spur regional development and the need to cut red tape. It highlights the Tennessee Valley Horse Show by the Lions Club, stadium funding progress with $83,500 remaining of the $100,000 pledge, and the American Oak Leather Company's exit from tanning. It features remarks on Lonnie Noojin and growing civic effort by the Chamber of Commerce to guide local industry and transportation priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lions Club
Decatur
American Oak Leather Company
American Oak Leather
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
Realist warns of ruthless dictatorship threat to freedom
Paul G. Hoffman, administrator of European relief, calls out a ruthless dictatorship program aimed at destroying free institutions and American democracy. He argues the Soviet government seeks to extinguish world hope for freedom under any form of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Hoffman
European Relief
Mr. Hoffman
Residents petition annexation to Decatur for July 20 election
A group of residents outside Decatur city limits petitioned the city for annexation. An election on the boundary change will be held July 20 in the affected area. The petition emphasizes growth needs, police and fire protection, schools, and opportunities for residents to shape the city’s development. One resident said joining Decatur offers practical benefits and a chance to invest in the city’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Jefferson County amendment stirs Alabama ballot debate
The Alabama ballot in November will decide constitutional amendments including a Jefferson County plan to consolidate city governments. The Daily questions fairness of statewide vote on a local issue and suggests submitting the Jefferson county proposal to its residents first before state approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Niovember
Associated Press
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Morgan County
Truman Favored by Democrats in Philadelphia Convention
Drew Pearson notes Republicans fear a Truman nomination and plan to release scandals after the convention. He cites funds given to Enos Axtell in 1946 and hints that General Harry Vaughan collected cash in the Kansas City primary.
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Drew Pearson
Philadelphia
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Kansas City
Enos Axtell
Harry Vaughan
White House
Kansas-City
White House links to Costello ally exposed by liquor officials
The New York State Liquor Authority disclosed that William Helis, Frankie Costello associate and ex convict Phil Castell, co-owned William Whitely Distilling in Scotland. Helis, Castell and Costello were tied to Lucky Luciano and the New York underworld. President Truman once spoke at a dinner where Helis presided and John Maragon stood guard outside Helis's Statler Hotel room.
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White House
Frankie Costello
New York State Liquor Authority
William Helis
New Orleans
Dandy
Phil Castell
William Whitely Distilling Company
Scotland
Lucky Luciano
New York
Statler
White House links to ex bootlegger amid Truman era probes
The article reports Republicans questioning the White House circle around General Vaughan and ex bootlegger Maragon including access to a special parking space and influence over policy. It notes Greek-born Marago Heirs and links to Athens premier Tsaldaris son Athanissiggos Tsaldaris and awards to Vaughan and Wallace Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maragon
Vaughan
Greece
General Vaughan
New York
Athanissigg
Tsaldaris
Markos
Truman
Tsaldarim
Wallace Graham
Improper Nutrition Linked To Heart Illness In Study
A 1948 study by Dr. Ralph W. Trimmer and Dr. Clayton J. Lundy examined over 550 patients, finding low blood levels of protein and vitamin C in many with heart disease. Among those with coronary thrombosis two thirds showed deficiencies, suggesting nutrition may influence heart trouble.
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Ralph W. Trimmer
Clayton. J. Lundy
King
Truman trip linked to Bolivar pamphlets scheme
The article accuses President Truman of entangling the Bolivar visit in Bolivar Missouri with a commercial scheme by The Simon Bolivar Memorial Foundation and Dr John M C Crane. It notes Crane’s publishing partners and a plan to sell millions of Latin American pamphlets, suggesting political optics were affected for profit. It mentions Gallegos and Vaughan and questions Latin American relations impact.
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Bolivar, Mo
Truman
Bolivar
General Vaughan
Latin America
Vaughan
John M. C. Crane
Crane
Simon Bolivar Memorial Foundation
Simon Bolivar Foundation
Harry S. Truman
John M. C. Crane Algo
Harry Trut
Venezuela
United States
Romulo Gallegos
Missouri
Don Farran
Dr. Crane
E. F. Gilliam
Robert Fowler
Bolivar Foundation
Mis
Souri
San Martin
Argentina
President Gallegos
Publication Order in Evans v Gillespie Morgan County Alabama
Morgan County Alabama Circuit Court case in equity. The affidavit of Norman W. Harris shows Arthur Gillespie is over 21 and more than 90 days have passed since filing and summons issued, returned by the Morgan County Sheriff marked Not Found. The notice orders publication as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Ruth Evans
Arthur Gillespie
Circuit Court
Morgan County
Alabama
Register
Norman W. Harris
Morgan Alabama
Truman rivals and Eisenhower draft fizz in Philadelphia
The Nation reports a dull Democratic convention in Philadelphia with Truman widely expected to win the nomination. Pepper enters the race, Southern leaders threaten against civil rights, and machine-politics veterans shift toward Eisenhower before flipping back as campaigns loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude “Pepper
Florida
Ben T. Lanéy
Arkansas
Truman
Pepper
Ike Eisenhower
Eisenhower
United States
Frank Hague
Jersey City
United” States
Pendergast
Kansas City
Hague
Publication Notice in Morgan County Alabama
The court orders weekly publication for four weeks in the Decatur Daily Morgan County Alabama. Defendant Arthur Gilles pie is alleged to have moved from Alabama and cannot be served. He must plead answer or demur to the bill by July 29, 1942, or it may be taken as confessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
Associated Press
Gan County
Arthur Gillespie
The
Register
Decatur Dail
Morgan County
Pegler Tells Of Union Booze Ring And Navy Clash
Westbrook Pegler recalls a six year old tale of the Had Carriers union tied to a hidden booze cache behind El Patio in Washington. Indictments followed against union leaders including Joe Moreschi and Faust as the Navy and justice department pressed the case.
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Larry Kelly
el Patio
The
Treasury
Kelly
Washington
John O’rourke
Washington Daily News
Kelly’s
Navy
Cedar Point
New York
Brewster Aircraft
Hod Carriers
O'Rourke
Martha Strayer
Miss Strayer
Bluejackets
Mr. Kelly
Joe Faye
Newark
Department of Justice
Henry Wallace
Nick Roerich
Tom Clark
Fidelly
U. S. Attorney
District of Columbia
Japan
Joseph D. Keeran
War Crimes Hippodrome
D.C
Keenan
iHe
Sidney Hillman
Office of Production Management
Mar. Fihelly
Sam
Plane Crash Kills Pilot and Woman in San Antonio
A light single engine plane struck an apartment house in San Antonio killing the pilot identified as R B White and a 61 year old occupant Miss Ethel Hanes. The blaze swept three dwellings as authorities searched for more details and exact identities.
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San Antonio
Tex
R- B- White
Ethel Hanes
Justice of the Peace
M. D. Jones
Z.C R. B. White
Randolph Air Force Base
W. N. White
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Decatur Daily
Ala
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Joe Starnes
Chamber of Commerce
Guntersville
North Alabama
Starnes
Lonnie Noojin
Gadsden
Lonnie
Noojin
Merry -Goround
Sy Brew Pearson
SpreGne
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
Eatures Syndicate, Inc
Franklin Vor Zelm
God
By James Marlow
Bryan McAfee
Loyd's 220S
Pegler
Fy Westbrook
Westbrook Pegler
Daily
King Features Syndicate
America
Roosevelt
International
Westbrook
Hulaco
Arch Barwood
Cat Taylor
Ryan
Mercs
Austraia
T. R. Harrison
West Moulton St
Studebaker
Birmingham Barons
Johnnie Aycock
Radio Shack Hi-Way
Moulton St
Brown
Joe
Hagler
Royal Tire Service
Lee
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