Unemployment Slightly Above Average Says National Survey
New York July 12 Un employment figures reflect a return to a buyers market yet remain only modestly above average over the last century. A Twentieth Century Fund study projects a minimum unemployment range of 3.0 to 3.5 million even in a prosperous economy, with potential winter unemployment near five million in some forecasts.
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New York
Twentieth Century Fund
Hve
Truman
Congress
America
Local births and hospital admissions in Decatur area
Admitted yesterday were Mrs Quinnie White Ms Annie Windsor Mrs Annie Etheridge Mrs Sarah Mitchell Florence Mrs Inez Howell and Mrs Mary Hudson. Mr and Mrs Mer Reeves announce the birth of a daughter at Decatur General hospital Tuesday. Mary Kirkland will lead midweek prayer at Austinville Baptist church Wednesday. No midweek service at First Presbyterian due to Pryor Memorial evangelistic services. Oak Ridge Community Club barbecue Friday at six at Oak Ridge school. Central Methodist junior board meets tonight at seven. Cottage prayer at Mrs W R Long's in Austinville Friday at 7 30. Dismissed include Jennifer White Jack Holliman Van Cocke W D Moore Lula Hooper and William F Bowman.
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Decatur General Hospital
Quinnie White
Prospect Drive
Annie Windsor
Somerville
Annie Etheridge
Decatur
Sarah Mitchell
Florence
Inez Howell
Sherman Street
Mary Hudson
Ninth Avenue
Mer Reeves
1812 Avenue East
First Presbyterian Church
Pryor Memorial Chapel
W. R. Long
Austinville
Jennifer White
John A. White
Fifteenth Avenue
Jack Holliman
Fourth Avenue
van Cocke
Hartselle
W. D. Moore
Sixth Avenue
Lula Hooper
West Wilson Avenue
William F. Bowman
Decatur 1
Deeds Reported In Daily Records Transactions
Daily Records lists transfers including John W Buford Jr to Roy Buford for 1500 dollars and W L Grubbs to Claude Bates for 525 dollars. Also Liberty National Life Insurance to James Elliott Peck 1000, R A Collier to E E Roberts 5500, Melvin Hutson to Kalie Fitzgerald 110, M H Bush to H L Kirby 1250, H L Burleson by state to Mary Frances McCall 25, D J Hooper to Clarence Hudson 650, James E Johnston to D P Hendrix 500, Addie Morris to W A Reeves 400, Henry R Poltyinsky to W E Smith, Lelia N Wilburn Rutzell to Mary Burke 100, and Lelia N Wilburn Rutzell to G W Stanley to L M Lynn.
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Deeds John W. Buford Jr
Roy Buford
W. L. Grubbs
Claude Bates
Liberty National Life Insurance Co
James Elliott Peck
R. A. Collier
E. E Roberts
Melvin Hutson
Kalie Fitzgerald
M. H. Bush
H. L. Kirby
H. L. Burleson
Mary Frances McCall
D. J. Hooper
Clarence Hudson
Priceville Methodist Revival Set to Start Sunday
A revival will begin Sunday at Priceville Methodist church and continue through July 22. Dr. Otis Kirby of First Methodist Church of Decatur will preach, with A. G. Jones directing music. Services are scheduled twice daily at 10 30 a m and eight p m, and the block extends an invitation to all services.
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Priceville Methodist Church
Otis Kirby
First Methodist Church of
Decatur
A. G. Jones
Senate Overrides Veto On Wilcox County Taft-Hartley Law
Montgomery bulletin reports the state senate overrode Gov. Foelkoms veto of the Wilcox county little Taft-Hartley law after the author accused him of attempting to control the entire state government.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Senate
James E. Foelkom
Wilcox County
Folsom
Hospital News Briefs From Hamil and Baugh Wiley Clinics
Mrs Grady Owenns and infant daughter were dismissed from Hamil Clinic hospital this morning. Mr and Mrs Martin Fleming are parents of a son born Monday at Hamil Clinic. H E Gresham was dismissed from Mrs John T Rose. Mrs A V Lawrence admitted to Baugh Wiley Clinic. Mr and Mrs Albert Smith are parents of a daughter born yesterday at Baugh Wiley Clinic. Joe Hollingsworth dismissed from Hamil Clinic Monday. Miss Betty Sue Johnson visiting Birmingham this week. will attend Peach Festival and visit Montgomery. Johnny Bolden treated for crushed hand at Decatur General hospital after an accident at Peoples Ice Company. Mrs Anna Brackin treated for fractured hip at Decatur General hospital after a fall. Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson returned from Florida. Shrine club meets tonight at 7 at Masonic Temple. Civinettes club met Monday at Mrs Frank Clements home.
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Martin A. Fleming
Seventh Avenue West
Hamil Clinic Hospital
Albert Smith
Canal Street
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Betty Sue Johnson
Austinville
L. E. Higdon
Birmingham
Johnny Bolden
East Spruce
Decatur Genera Hospital
Peoples Ice Company
Manhunt Fails To Net Burglar In Broad Daylight
Sheriff Bibb Humphrey reports a large manhunt near Massey for one or two burglars who struck two homes in daylight. A woman chased one intruder, who dropped a suitcase before fleeing. Victims could not provide a clear description, noting the suspect was about six feet tall, slim, with a hat pulled low.
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Morgan Sheriff
Massey
Bibb Humphrey
Humphrey
Markets Edge Higher on Tepid Buying in New York
Timid buying gave the stock market a gentle lift with gains from fractions to about a point. The session saw a mix of small losses and a midday rally aided by favorable business reports and Truman's mid year message. Turnover ran around 800000 shares, with strength in US Steel and Dow components despite threat of a steel strike.
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William D. Horgan
New York
United Steel Workers
CSO
Truman
US Steel
Youngstown Sheet
General Motors
Chrysler
Studebaker
Montgomery Ward
Deere & Co
North American Co
Brooklyn Union Gas
Kennecott Cooper
DuPont
Allied Chemical
John Manville
American Tobacco
Ilinois Central
Nickel Plate
Standard Oil (Nj
United Air Lines
U. S. Rubber
Woolworth
United Aircraft
American Telephone
West
North Georgia live poultry market steady to firm report
North Georgia live poultry market remains steady to firm with very good demand and barely adequate stocks. Birds mostly 2 1 2 to 3 4 pounds live weight. few heavy fryers available. Prices paid f o b farm for broilers and fryers picked up Monday afternoon and this morning ranged from 24 1 2 to 26 1 2 cents, mostly 24 1 2 to 25 1 2 cents.
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Atlanta
North
Georgia
F.o.b
Cotton futures mix with July leading liquidation
New York July cotton futures showed irregular moves with active evening-up of July and shifting to next month contracts. Short covering pushed July to 33.06 cents, while heavy liquidation pulled prices back. Certificated stocks rose to 35,287 bales and open July contracts totaled 210,600 bales for liquidation before Wednesday.
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New York
Grain futures drift with uncertain late session
Chicago July grain trading opened weak then rallied on short covering before fading again. Wheat fell to about 2 cents below prior close, corn mixed around steady to down, oats up and down, rye higher, soybeans mixed, and lard up 10 to 20 cents a hundredweight with July at 10.55.
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Chicago
Cay
Board of Trade
Markets at a Glance New York July 12
Stock markets showed steady trading with selective buying and modest gains as Ends moved higher and rails remained in demand. Cotton markets were quiet with short covering and liquidation noted.
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New York
Chicago Market Summary Mixed on Corn and Hogs
CHICAGO: WHEAT finished lower amid a cautious crop report. CORN nearby contracts rose, OATS followed corn. HOGS were unevenly steady to 50 cents lower, top 22.00. CATTLE were unevenly higher and lower. Top 28.25.
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Chicago
Baseball Players Die in Birmingham Trip Crash
Two amateur baseball players from Birmingham were killed when their auto-truck collision near Warrior, Alabama claimed Gene Copeland 22 and James Dock Snider 21. Teammate Harris Kendrick was listed in critical condition as the Birmingham contractor sponsored team traveled to Sheffield to face the Sheffield Ramblers.
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Birmingham
Ala
Sheffield
Gene Copeland
James ‘Dock Snider
Harris Kendrick
Warrior
Sheffield Ramblers
Jefferson Ballots On Sewer Bond Issue
Jefferson county voters in Birmingham area will decide on a proposed 10 million dollar sewer bond issue with a light turnout expected. The program would fund replacement of worn sewers through a fee capped at 50 percent of the water bill, with no new taxes.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Nationals and Americans Heat Up Midgame Action
In a tense page one continuation, Musial misplay opens the frame as Tebbetts advances on an error. Robinson ties it with a run on Kiner’s double play, then Hodges scores on a ball mishap for two runs. Keil, Williams strike late, Brissie hurls for the Americans, Berra behind the plate, Schoendienst singles, and a 350-foot S. Gordon double sets the stage for a quiet fifth with nothing decisive amidst strategic moves and substitutions.
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Betts
Musial
Tebbetts
Marshall
Trucks
Kiner
Nationals
J. Robinson
Mize
Mirshall
Brooklyn
Gil -Hodges
Kazak
Hodges
Seminick
Kell
Americans Hodges
Sid Gordon
New York
Campanera
D DiMaggio
S. Gordon
Keil
Williams
J. DiMaggio
Joost
E. Robinson
Lou Brissie
Philadelphia
Yogi Berra
Schoendienst
Newcombe
Reese
D. DiMaggio
Dom DiMaggio
Americans van Munger
St. Louis
Michaels
Berra
Brissie
J. Gordon
Stephens
E. Robinson Marshall
Camparrella
Pafko
Chicago
Munger
Americans Blackwell
Goodman
Boston
Doby Grabbediner
Blackwell
Doby
Preacher Roe
Wertz
Raschi
Sixth Inning Double Plays and Rain Halts Classic
In a rain interrupted game, J. DiMaggio and D. DiMaggio produce key hits for the Americans. Kiner homers for the Nationals as Risers tally two runs in the sixth. Reese, Gordon, and Doby contribute in late innings. tumultuous fielding and substitutions accompany the rain delay.
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St. Louis
J. Gordon
Reese
Berra
Wertz
Detroit
Brissie
Pafko
D. DiMaggio
Dillinger
Mitchell
Doby
Way Is Cleared To Obtain Land In Decatur
Appraisers have been appointed to fix the settlement value of 3.72 acres condemned by the Decatur board of education. Earl Glenn Ned Frazier and William Duncan were named by Probate Judge T C Almon to appraise the disputed property owned by the J E Penney estate. The board sought land adjoining the negro high school after failing to buy it for $4000, with the estate offering $5000 which was not accepted. Judge Almon said a price of $4500 has been agreed and appraisers will report within ten days to ensure a clear title.
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Decatur Board of Education
Earl Glenn
Ned Frazier
William Duncan
T. C. Almon
Decatureducation Board
Negro High School
J. E
Decatur Board
Almon
Senate Fight Shapes Budget Cuts and NATO Pact Vote
The Capitol wrestles with Truman era policy as the appropriations committee cuts foreign spending by up to 750 million, including 74 million from ECA, while Spain loans loom. NATO pact ratification faces a two thirds Senate test, with Democratic leaders predicting broad support. UnAmerican hearings may reopen, and rural phone loans move forward as farm subsidy plans loom.
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Senate
Truman
Appropriations Committee
McKellar
D-Tenn
ECA
ESA
Spain
Hoffman
Robertson
D-Va
State Department
House
Lucas
Nator Wherry
Nebraska
Capitol Hill
UnAmerican
unAmerican Activities Committee
Alger Hiss
Wood
D-Ga
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Agriculture Committee
Pike's Peak discovery and first ascent timeline
Pike's Peak was discovered in 1806 by General Zebulon M. Pike and first ascended in 1819 by Majer and H. Long.
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Pike's Peak
Zebulon M. Pike
Majer & H. Long
Open end appropriations and road bond issues on state calendar
Committees will consider measures to curb open end appropriations and agency spending before other business. In the hall, a $40 million road bond issue, a constitutional amendment for county senators, and a people referendum bill are on the agenda. Reapportionment faces a second vote after a prior defeat. Governor Folsom vetoes a local bill
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House
James E. Folsom
J. J. Benford
Marshall
W- L
Doc) Martin
Greene
Folsom
Bruce Henderson
Wilcox
Senate Rules Committee
Henderson
State Treasury
Truman faces tax cuts amid revenue gaps and slow Congress
President Truman cools demand for big tax hikes while Congress weighs erasing major excises. A Senate measure would wipe out taxes costing up to 725 million dollars, but administration leaders stall. Finance figures say freight taxes should fall first. Debates touch on loss carrybacks, business optimism, and proposed public works planning backed by CIO to spur action.
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Truman
George
Doughton
Congress
Finance Committee
Johnson
D-Cole
McGrath
Rhode Island
Coughton
Commerce Sawyer
CIO
Robert R. Nathan
Nathan
Sheriff Faces Slander Suit in Crenshaw Court
In Luverne Alabama on July 12 a $5,000 slander suit was filed in Crenshaw county circuit court against Sheriff W G Horn. Plaintiff B B Johnson Sr a Dothan state revenue examiner alleges Horn falsely claimed Johnson took $50 graft on three slot machines in Crenshaw. Three witnesses named are Bert Thomas W O Hornsby and W J Watson. Johnson says the remark damaged his character and led to a payless transfer to Tuscaloosa county with no hearing date yet set.
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Luverne
Ala
W. G. Horn
Crenshaw County
B. B. Johnson Sr
Dothan
State Revenue Department
Sheriff Horn
Johnson
Bert Thomas
State Conservation
W. O. Hornsby
W. J. Watson
Crenshaw
Tuscaloosa County
J. N. Pollard
Brookside Police Chief Indicted in Intimidation Case
The in law of Billy Guyton Stovall, a Navy veteran, alleged he was abducted and whipped last month. Brookside Police Chief Elmer Brock faces misdemeanor charges of intimidation and neglect of duty with fines up to 1000 dollars and possible jail time. A Brookside restaurant was raided on June 10 by masked assailants who forced the owner to witness a cross burning.
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Billy Guyton Stovall
Brookside
Elmer Brock
Open-End Appropriations in Alabama Code Cited by Revenue
The Alabama code allows open end appropriations and cites the Department of Revenue as an example that may spend up to 100 percent of its tax collections on enforcement of the taxes it administers.
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Department of Revenue
Plane crash in India claims Dutch Dutch newsmen
A KLM Constellation named the Franeker crashed near Bombay, killing most aboard. ten crew members were named, twenty passengers unnamed. Among the dead were Americans and Dutch, with two British among Bombay bound travelers. Wreckage strewn over two miles, with many bodies burned. Recovery teams faced poor visibility and difficult terrain as searchers noted widespread forest and rice-field witnesses.
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Zona Star
KLM
Bombay
India
New Delhi
Indonesia
Jawaharlal Nehru
Batavia
Java
Ambasaador
Lou Henderson
Santa Cruz
Holland
Mauritius
Roermond
Netherlands
Bari
Italy
Crash Near Chatsworth Prompts Aerial Rescue And Police Aid
A Los Angeles air route incident ends with a big airliner crash one mile north of the Chatsworth reservoir after a flight from Albuquerque. Pilot and sheriff reports describe a fight aboard, with one passenger badly beaten. Ambulances were dispatched from North Hollywood as authorities stood by at Burbank. The Santa Suzana pass is a steep choke point west of Los Angeles. A separate home sale notice lists a four room insulated house at 905 1-2 Sherman Street.
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Los Angeles
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Lockheed
Burbank
Santa Suzana Pass
Santa Suzanna Mountains
San Fernando Valley
Chatsworth
Venturia-Santa Paula
Plains
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Val Roth
Priceville Church
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H. E. Gresham
Magnolia Avenue
Hamil Clinic
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Joe Hollingsworth
Rogersville
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Sixth Avenue West
Charles Johnson
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Civinettes Club
Frank Clements
Enolam Blvd
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