Berserk watchman kills two at Schenley Hotel
Dominick Omogrosso, 59, shot and killed Alfonso Morano the baker and John Harper the night desk clerk at Pittsburgh's Schenley Hotel, wounding night manager Herbert Kunde. He admitted shooting all three men saying they gave him trouble and he wanted to get even. He was to be arraigned on a homicide charge.
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Pittsburgh
Schenley
Nicholas Coliande
Dominick Omogrosso
Alfonso W. Morano
Morano
Omogrosso
John Harper
Harper
Herbert H. Kunde
Colianne
University of Pittsburgh
Forbes Field
Kunde
Kride
Corianne
John James
James
Revival to Start at Lebanon Baptist Church
Lebanon Baptist Church three miles west of Falkville will hold a summer revival from July 16 to July 26. Evangelist Rev. Raymond Cutchin of Portsmouth Virginia and singer director Bunyon Wallace of Hartselle lead services with a children’s program by Mrs. Cutchin. Morning service at 10 30 A M and nightly 7 30 P M. Pastor Rev Harry C Wiley invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Baptist Church
Falkville
Raymond Cutchin
Portsmouth
Virginia
Bunyon Wallace
Hartselle
Lebanon
War fears rise as Chinese volunteers may aid North Korea
Reports claim up to 200,000 Chinese communist troops gathered on the Manita ile front as volunteers, with Russian staff behind the North Korean campaign. Officials warn the conflict could widen into a major war if foreign support intensifies, with improved North Korean forces and scarce details on Soviet pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pentagon
North Neece
North Korea
Reverend Jack Parker to Speak at Mt Hope in Lawrence
Reverend Jack Parker pastor of a Madison Baptist church in Athens will address the Mount Arch in Lawrence on a July 14 night. He is described as a resident and grandson of a local figure, outlining his message and attendance.
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Jack Parker
Mt. Hope
Madison No Baptist Church of
Athens
Mount Arch
Lawrence
Parker
Cee
Fields Reunion Well Attended in Columbus Mississippi
Rev. M G Fields pastor of Flint Baptist Church vacationed with his aged mother Mrs Minnie Fields in Columbus Mississippi. A family reunion for his mother featured a noon lunch, song service, and a message by Rev Bill Fields. Attending were numerous Fields relatives and friends including Shannon Grady Jimmie Richard Travis and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Fields
Flint Baptist Church
Minnie Fields
Columbus
Misssissippi
Southside Baptist Church
Turner Davis
Decatur
Fields
R. O. Fields
Bill Fields
Shannon
Grady
Jimmie
Richard
Travis Field
J. Q. Dobson
E. L. Fields
Myrtle
Wayman
Floyd
Marcelle
Betty
Robert Earl
Jack
Lois
Houston
Peggy
W. C
Paul
Ed Jr
Elizabeth
Billy
Lawrence
Valeria
O. L. Musgrove
Jack Sprouse
Roland Kates
Guidyherd
M. L. Shackelfor
Illard Logan
Florice Logan
Clytee Bevoni
Lonnie Bevoni
Ethel Fields
Senate fights over spending in foreign aid program
Republicans aim to cut about a half billion from non military items while rumors say Korean fighting could raise military outlays by five billion. In the House section two of the four tenths program faced final vote as Truman urged approval against GOP efforts to pause. The dispute centers on government guarantees to U S investors abroad as part of a plan to develop undeveloped areas. technical assistance has already been approved by both chambers.
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House
Truman
U. S
Case
Senate
Korea
Bridges
Sena
Sana
Lucas
Sot
May kill tax cut amid Korean War pressure
Administration leaders reportedly set aside a $1.01 billion excise tax cut as Korean War developments unfold. The decision followed conferences among leading Democratic lawmakers and administration representatives, though officials could not immediately confirm the report.
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Washington
Senate debates Korea policy amid war fears and tax bill
Senators clash over Korea response and UN protest as North Korean actions spark calls for free US troops abroad. Debate grows on Senate led by Tydings while excise tax cuts face shaky prospects and House action looms on fur jewelry luggage and other duties.
Markets Snapshot From Decatur and Nationwide News
Markets in Decatur report cotton middling 36 cents and 34 cents, cottonseed at 45 dollars per ton, broilers 25 cents delivered, heavy hens 18 cents, hatching eggs 80 cents per dozen, corn at 1.49 to 1.55 per bushel with moisture basis, No 2 onions and oats priced, wheat and other grains with moisture basis. New York markets show weak stocks, lower bonds, irregular cotton, slight wheat moves, mixed corn, oats weak but crop estimates rise. Atlanta poultry market firm with demand strong, supplies tight, prices 26 to 28 cents FOB farm.
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New York
Chicago
Poultry
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Local notices and court filings mix with club show details
Three people face recorder's court for disorderly conduct and traffic violations this afternoon. One person jailed by Morgan county sheriff in past 24 hours. Kiwanis Charter Night moved to July 28 to avoid conflict with Lions horse show at Legion Field July 27. Also reports births and hospital discharges and a church service tonight at Central Methodist. The Lions horse show entries include SelmaSal and Dr Ed, with events at Baugh-Wiley clinic and Decatur General hospital notes.
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Recorder’s Court
Kiwanis
Lions
Tennessee Valley
Kiwanis Club
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Lions Club
Morning Mail
E. P. Wallace JR
Selma
Selma Sal
DR. ED
Legion Field
Shiloh Baptist Plans Dedication Service
Shiloh Baptist church schedules July 16 dedication for its new building with Rev. Armon Brisco of Vinemont as pastor. Events include a 10:00 AM Sunday School, 11:00 AM worship, then a 1:00 PM dedicatory song service and 2:30 PM dedication sermon by Dr. Jesse M. Rogers, on East Hartselle Huntsville highway seven miles from Hartselle. Large crowds expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Simeon Harbinson
Jesse M. Rogers
Bethea Stedham
Hartselle
Huntsville
M. G. Fields
Pryor Field Air Activity Expands After Crackup
The Army air unit recovered its plane from the field where it crashed two weeks ago and air traffic and visitors increased at Pryor Field. Runway work shows progress and gravel haulage is planned in two weeks while farmers adopt airplanes for cotton dusting and boll weevil control. The Tennessee Valley Flight Service operates four planes for spraying and Civil Air Patrol seeks new Cadets with recent equipment including an airplane and a Link trainer. Caswell Hays welcomes joiners at Pryor Field Friday night and Goodyear Mills officials visited in the Beechcraft on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Pryor Field
Tennessee Valley Flight Service
Civil Air Patrol
Caswell Hays
Nelson Guthrie At Church Camp
Nelson Guthrie Jr of Decatur is among Methodist youth chosen for a week in an evangelism work camp at Birmingham July 10 to 17. The camp is part of 11 nationwide programs sponsored by the General Board of Evangelism with the National Conference of Methodist Youth and the General Board of Education. Rev Howard Ellis directs the project in Nashville Tennessee as campers receive training and participate in surveys and visitation evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nelson Guthrie Jr
Decatur
Birmingham
General Board of Evangelism
National Conference of Methodist Youth
General Board of Education
Howard Ellis
Nashville
Tenn
Condh
Local Firemen Called Twice In Decatur Morning Fires
Two fires within eight hours drew Decatur firefighters. The first alarm at 2 40 a m hit a at 823 West Church Street a small negro home interior damaged. Police investigate disappearance of a small white table model radio from the house. A penny found in the fuse box prompts caution on fuses and coin use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
West Church Street
Floyd Elkins
Elkins
River Traffic Savings Jump in 1949 on Tennessee River
Estimated total savings from river versus rail in 1949 reach about 6.0 million dollars, roughly 50 percent higher than 1948. Average saving per ton surpassed 2.00 dollars, also 50 percent above 1948. Major factor is faster rail rate rise than water rates, with petroleum products leading significant commodities at 4.0 million dollars. May 1950 tonnage shows continued rise, totaling 495 000 tons year to date, near May 1948 highs. Automobile traffic climbs, grain, sulfur, coal increase while clay and steel decline.
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Tennessee
North Korea War Push Halts at Kum River Front
North Korean forces attempt a Han river crossing at Tanyang and push toward Chungju and Kumchon. Allied air and sea strikes hit Yangyang and Ansong while Australian Mustangs claim eight tanks and five trucks. Frontline reports say U S troops withdraw behind the Kum river to delay a counterattack as MacArthur warns of barbarity.
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Tanyang
Chungju
Ochiri
Han River
South Korea
Republic of Korea
Hamchang
Kumchon
Yangyang
MacArthur
U.S. Fifth Air Force
Ansong
Kum
Taejon
Pusan
Associated Press
O. H. P. King
U. S
King
Taylor Rites Set Thursday
Funeral services for William Taylor 53 will be Thursday at 2 30 PM at Union Hill Baptist Church conducted by Rev Hance Davenport and Rev Roscoe Wilhite Interment will be in the adjacent Peck Cemetery with Peck directing The life long Morgan county resident died at his home in Vinemont 2 Tuesday around 730 PM He had been ill more than a year He was a farmer and Union Hill Baptist Church member Surviving are his widow Mertie Taylor three daughters Demarious Eubanks Falkville Delores Wright Falkville and Margaret Taylor Vinemont 2 a son Lenear Taylor Vinemont 2 his mother Parhenia Taylor Parker ville 1 four brothers Decatur Draper of Lacon 1 Leonard and Pascal of Falkville 1 and Pallbearers will be J E Taylor Duane Taylor Dennis Taylor Wandel ine Charlie Wilson and Johnny W
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
Union Hill Baptist Church
Hance Davenport
Roscoe Wilhite
Peck
Morgan County
Vinemont 2
Taylor
Mertie Taylor
Demarious Eubanks
Falkville
Delores Wright
Margaret Taylor
Vinemont
Lenear Taylor
Parhenia Taylor
Palkerville
Decatur
Draper
Lacon
Leonard
Pascal
J. E. Taylor
Duane Taylor
Dennis Taylor
Wendaline
Charlie Wilson
Johnny W
McBride Named New Member of State Contracting Board
J B McBride appointed by Gov James E Folsom to the State Contracting Board. The 67 year old McBride owner of McBride Paint on Fourth Avenue North has 28 years in contracting and 15 years as store owner. McBride term runs to Dec 31 1953 joining J R Dunn Jr of Birmingham. they replace F R Daugette and John Moss. Two new three year Medical Board terms go to Dr Leon SmeL and Mrs Elizabeth Giles of Birmingham replacing Dr M Y Dabney and Mrs Rachel Gorrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. McBride
State Contracting Board
James E. Folsom
McBride
McBride Paint Company
Fourth Avenue North
J. R. Dunn Jr
Birmingham
F. R. Daugette
Jacksonville
John Moss
Dunn
State Board of
Medical
Leon S. Smele
Elizabeth
Captain Greene Dies Suddenly on River Cruise
Captain Tom R. Greene, 46, skipper of the Gordon C. Greene sternwheeler, died after a heart attack at St Marys hospital Evansville Indiana. He is survived by widow Letha and four children. Relatives expect interment in Newport Kentucky.
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Tom R. Greene
Gordon C. Greene
St. Mary's Hospital
Evansville
Ind
Greene
Mary B. Greene
Letha Greene
Cincinnati
Newport
How Draft Quotas Are Determined by State 1-A Registrants
National headquarters allocates state quotas proportional to each state's 1-A registrants. The system uses totals of registered 1-A men to set corresponding draft quotas for every state and territory.
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National Headquarters
Alabama Sets Draft Quotas for September Inductions
Alabama draft boards will receive quotas for 422 men to be inducted in September. Ernest Howell announced 2,500 men will be called for pre induction examinations in late July and August. First calls target 25 year olds, with age screening moving to younger brackets as needed. The quotas are part of a 20,000 man request by the Defense Department to support the Korean crisis.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Ernest Howell
State Selective Service
Howell
National Selective Service Headquarters
Defense Department
Morgan County Quota Not Yet Received Says SSB Secretary
Mrs. Catherine Geary Morgan county secretary of the Selective Service board reports at mid morning today the county quota has not been received yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Geary
Morgan County
The
Selective Service Board
State Headquarters Consolidates Local ARDS
State headquarters coordinates with local ARDS to standardize procedures and streamline governance across jurisdictions. Officials say collaboration will tighten oversight and reduce duplication of efforts in regional administration.
Day Camp Success For Decatur Girl Scouts
One hundred four Decatur Girl Scouts and 19 leaders opened the third annual Day Camp at a Danville road farm. The group enjoyed nature hikes, singing, handicrafts, and storytelling. Bet o Wigginton won a hat made from natural materials. They willreturn on Thursday and again next week for all day outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Mrs A C Roden Taken By Death
Mrs A C Vera A Roden 42 died Tuesday evening en route to the ey after a heart attack at her Trinity home. Funeral services are set for Friday at 11 am at Jones Chapel conducted by Rev Silas Lang with burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Survived by husband A C Roden daughters Thelma Terry and others and seven sons including Raymond Herman Leon Herbert A Jr and Benjamin. Native of Lawrence.
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A. C
Vera A.) Roden
Jones Cha
The
Trinity
Silas Lang
Brown
A. C. Roden
Thelma Terry
Case ‘Trues
Hazel Smith
Ezell Lowery
Burchie Mae Roden
Lamberth survives filibuster as Alabama Senate battles over reapportionment
Anti administration forces failed to oust Lamberth amid a 17 15 vote to defeat a recess. Lamberth a welfare director and Folsom ally faced a court ruling saying his welfare post was a position of profit yet vacating his senate seat. The Senate and House moved on reapportionment debates proposing a 10 member joint committee and voter access measures while several administration allies faced questions in a separate resolution.
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Lamberth
James E. Folsom
Senate
State Supreme Court
Folsom
James S. Coleman Jr
Greene
Administration
State Board of Education
Rankin Fite
Marion
State Agriculture Board
Fuller Kimbrell
Fayette
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Vern Summerlin
Crenshaw
John Gaither
Clayborn
Forest Bridges
Macone
House
Carl Morring Jr
Madison
Walter Givhan
Dallas
Tuscaloosa County
Beaten back by American defense in dawn assault
The Red attack at 5:30 A M broke through in fog, with communists advancing from all sides. Pvt Freddy Pickens of Mississippi reports endless waves of Reds and continued volleys as American troops held their lines. Pvt Robert Reed of Indiana recalls mortar fire wounding his team and losing his equipment while he struggled to regroup.
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Kum
King
Pyongyang
Chochiwon
People's Army
U. S
MacArthur
United Nations
Seoul
Freddy Pickens
Miss
Vacation Bible School to Begin Monday at Grove Baptist
The daily vacation Bible school will start Monday at Grove Baptist. Rev. and Mrs. Morris, along with Lance Tip, invite every child to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Net Grove Baptist
Caine
C. Morris
Lance
Reese Bible
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Lebanon Baptist
Neal Stephenson
Decatur, Rt
Acetinville
Ruben Sherman
Fourth Avenue West
Hamil Clinic
Falla Bailey
Central Methodist Church
John H. Giles
Lafayette Street
Decatur General Hospital
Mortenson
First Baptist Church
Austinville Baptist Church
Bryan Smith
Fifth Avenue South
Victor _ Compton
Union Grove 1
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Shiloh Baptist
Gators
Leo
Decatur Lions
Chamber of Commerce
General Lee
Palm Beach County
Russell Humphrey
Earl Gilcrest
M. I. Keen
Pahokee
Lake Park
Lake Worth
Lantana
Pete
Peaslee
Florida Motor Vehicle Department
Adlai Stevenson
Florida
Goodyear Mills
Nelson Guthrie
State Board
Captain Greene
Raymond
Herman
Leon Herbert
A. Jr
Benjamin
She
Grant Dillehay's Drug Store
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