Sam Hobbs Named Vice President of Red Shield Boys Club
The Red Shield Boys club committee elected Sam Hobbs as vice president of the administrative committee. The Tuesday meeting at Why Not Eat Here Cafe saw seven members present to discuss budget, fundraising, and expansion of club work in Decatur. Captain Fuller reported on the softball league and 500 swim tickets for Crystal Plunge as the club plans a local talent program in September to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Shield Boys Club
Sam Hobbs
Paul Robinson
Decatur
Joe Morrison
Frank N Wade
Boys. Clubs of America
Atlanta
Fuller
Crystal Plunge
Watson Carlisle
J. B. Hewett
Johnnie Aycock
Oscar Fuller
Edward Owen
Robert McRight
H. G. Williams
H. L. Ogle
Floyd Briscoe
James Wallace
Civic Clubs
Veterans, Organizations
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Teacher's Suit Appeal Slated
Attorneys for the Cullman board of education have appealed to the supreme court from Circuit Judge Powell's ruling that dismissal of elementary teacher Mrs. Lillian Burgess on June 2 failed to meet the three year tenure requirement. Burgess is represented by Simpson Barnes and Hubert Mitchell, with Lynne and St. John for the board.
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Cullman Board of Education
Supreme Court
Newton B. Powell
Lillian Burgess
Powell
Burgess
Cullman City
Senators Debate Two-Thirds Rule at Democratic Convention
Senator Carl Hatch urged support for the credentials committee's majority. The committee voted 15 to 11 to seat Wright's group. Delegates from nine states and Hawaii joined Vaughn in the stand. A proposal to restore the two thirds rule was offered by six Dixie members and could affect anti Truman efforts. O'Conor backed retention of the majority system. Charles Hamilton challenged the Wright delegation's Mississippi claim and urged seating his group if they would back national nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hatch
New Mexico
Wright
Hawaii
Vaughn
Dixie
Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. D. Murphy
Georgia
Edgar A. Brown
South Carolina
Phil Whitaker
Tennessee
Hugh White
Mississippi
Bob George
Kansas
Wright Morrow
Texas
O’conor
Mississipi
Dixie Democrats
Republican Party
GOP
Truman
Democratic Platform Committee
Dan Moody
Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
Clyde H. Hoey
North Carolina
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Congress
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Washington
Barkley
Convention
Oeae Ae
Justite
William O. Douglas
Hill
Lister Hill
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Beauford Jester
California
Handy Ellis
Platform Committee
Clyde Hoey
House
Sam Rayburn
South
Fulbright
D-Ark
National Committee
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Laney
Whitney
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railroad
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Lucas
Senate
Homer Cummings
Dewey
Cummings
Franklin D Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Rayburn
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Mary J. Norton
New Doceny
Graham Wright
Talladega
J. M. Bonner
E. C
Bud) Boswell
Roy D. McCord
Gadsden
Richard B. Russell
Russell
Birmingham
New York
Eugene (Bull) Connor
Connor
Latrun Battle Looms As Jewish Offensive Gathers Pace
Arab forces contest the Latrun area with the Trans-Jordan Legion holding key positions while Jewish artillery presses from the coast. A by-pass route via Suba alters the field as about 10,000 more Arabs flee toward the Judean hills, leaving observers noting continued Palestinian homelessness amid the fighting.
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Latrun
Charles Green Jr Ill With Noncontagious Meningitis
Charles L. Green Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Green Sr, is improved at Jefferson hospital Birmingham after contracting meningitis. Dr Kermit Pitt said the illness is not contagious and was learned by a telephone report to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Green Jr
Charles L. (Chillie Green Sr
Jefferson Hospital
Birmingham
Markets Produce Atlanta Live Poultry Slips in July
US USDA North Georgia live poultry market remains steady within unchanged price range with firm undertone and ample offerings. Buyers face difficulty securing desired volume of good quality New Hampshire Reds and Barred Rocks crosses 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds. prices paid FOB farm for fryers all sizes were 32 1/2 to 34 cents for New Hampshire Reds and 31 to 33 cents for Barred Rocks crosses.
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Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
New Hampshire
Market Summary for Chicago Commodities and Livestock
In Chicago trading the stock and steel sectors led gains with rails rallying while bonds mixed and rails slipped. Wheat eased on hedging pressure as corn July contracts rose and other contracts stayed mixed. Oats softened with harvesting under way in Iowa. Hogs held steady to 25 cents lower with a $30 high. Cattle were unevenly steady to 75 cents lower, top $40.50.
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Chicago
Iowa
Cotton futures rise on short covering as July 1948 expires
New York July 14 cotton futures reached new intraday highs with short covering as traders expected declines after the July 1948 contract expiration. Futures closed 20 to 55 cents higher than the prior close, with July at 31.60 and nearby months in the low 32s. Middling spot at 35.22.
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New York
Nashville Livestock Prices Report From July Run
Nashville Tenn July 14 cattle opened moderately active and steady with selective demand for top grades. Calves good and choice veal 26.00-31.00. hogs steady with 190-230 lb at 28.25 and 240-280 lb 24.50-25.00. sheep steady with spring lambs 27.50-30.00 and ewes 8.00-10.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Democratic Party Platform Fragments Cited In Campaign Debate
The article lists several planks from the party platform including labor reform a higher minimum wage UN reform international armed force and peacetime policies. It notes the civil rights plank asserting equal rights and protections and mentions party reactions with Dixie voters’ displeasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
U. N
World Organization
Truman
Israel
America
Democratic Party
Congress
Explosion of 26 inch gas main near Ashland City Tenn
A 26 inch natural gas main exploded near Ashland City Tennessee lighting much of central Tennessee. The fire was controlled after two hours when the line was shut at White Bluff about 2 1/2 miles away. Police Lieutenant Robert Cannon of Madison reported seeing flames 500 feet high and a 300 yard fire radius with uprooted trees. No injuries were reported and cause was not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland City
Tenn
Middle Tennessee
Tennessee Gas Transmission Company
Texas
White Bluff
Robert Cannon
Madison
Cannon
Gannon
Douglas G. Hill Dies in TVA Plant Accident
Douglas G. Hill, 22, of St. Joseph Tennessee, died in Florence Alabama after an explosion at the TVA Wilson dam steam plant while starting a ventilating fan. The cause was a startup failure that ignited hot oil in the equipment tank. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, and a sister. Funeral services were scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ala
Douglas G. Hill
St. Joseph
Tenn
TVA
Wilson Dam
Hill
H. L. Hill
Wayloe L. Hill
Coyneal Hill
Lillian Hill
Deadline Nears in Mobile Building Trades Strike
Tomorrow is the deadline for a decision in Mobile trades strike halting construction worth 15 million dollars. The Ladd Memorial Stadium, set for the Alabama Vanderbilt game on October 2, faces completion uncertainty, as University of Alabama president Dr. James M Gallalee waits for a ruling to determine if arrangements can be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mobile Building Trades
Ladd Memorial Stadium
James M. Gallalee
Southern revolt cools as Barkley expected on ticket
The Dixie delegation fights civil rights plank and Taft Hartley repeal while rallying around Barkley for vice president. Truman seeks unity, but several Southern states threaten to walk out if their demands are ignored as the convention advances toward nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Tennessee
Georgia
Virginia
Truman
Alabama
Barkley
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
California
Earl Warren
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Congress
Eleven arraigned in court here for July term
Eleven men arraigned before Judge Newton B Powell Tuesday afternoon will be tried in the criminal court session beginning July 19. Three others pleaded guilty to charges. Names include John Pickett Clara Shine James P Campbell Virgil Wimberly Clyde Miller Jesse Glenn Lester Lang Willie Garner Eugene E Norman Calvin Pearson Thomas Was Bailey Clanton Gurnie Penwell Hustle Light with various charges and plea outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton B. Powell
Criminal Court
John Pickett
Pickett
Clara Shine
James P. Campbell
Virgil Wimberly
Clyde Miller
Jesse Glenn
James Lester Lang
Willie Garner
Eugene E. Norman
Calvin Pearson
James Thomas
Thomas
Morgan
Bailey Clanton
Gurnie Penwell
Hustle Light
Negro Veterans To Build A Clubhouse
The Negro Veterans of Foreign Wars have obtained a building permit for a $1000 clubhouse at the corner of Sycamore and Vine Streets. Permit signed by J. H. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sycamore and
Vine Streets
J. H. Thomas
Local notes highlight visitors and college presence
William Blackwell of Paris Texas visits relatives in Decatur. Wm H Crow of Hartselle comes on business with Russell Robinson. Decatur greets Decatur friends including Belle Mina resident May L V Moore. Four Decatur students attend Howard College summer quarter Byron Godwin Ralph Halbrooks Elmer Loyd Kyle Sheats. Loyd to complete pharmacy graduation in August. Mrs Billie Nelson of W Eighth Ave Birmingham is critically ill at St Vincent's hospital. Mrs L G Martin ill at South Highlands Infirmary Birmingham with address for letters. Oia Jennings listed as fairly comfortable after a broken collar bone from a crash at Ferry and Cain Streets. First Presbyterian deacons to meet at Cornelius hotel Thursday at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Howard College
Byron Rowan Godwin
Ralph Francis Halbrooks
Elmer Seay Loyd
Kyle Sheats
Loyd
J. B
Billie
Nelson
Eighth Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Birmingham
L. G. Martin
Hartselle
South Highlands Infirmary
South Tases Infirmary
Oia Jennings
Decatur General Hospital
Ferry and
Cain Streets
Rites For Drowning Victim Set Thursday
Funeral services for William D. McMurry aged 48 who drowned Monday night in the Tennessee River will be held Thursday at 2 P M at the Austinville Church of God. The body lies at 1103 Chestnut Street until 1 40 P M Thursday when the cortege leaves for burial at City Cemetery Brown's is directing Nev R F Miller will be in charge pallbearers named Arthur Seamens H Owens Sam Hall Price Brown Kye Roper Gordon Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. McMurry
Tennessee River
Austinville
Arthur Seamens
H. Owens
Sam Hall
Price Brown
Kye .Roper
Gordon Hall
Assassination Attempt Shocks Italian Politics
The attack on Communist leader Togliatti in Rome shocks the nation as Premier De Gasperi convokes a special cabinet session. The assailant, a Sicily arrival, fired during a debate on arms control agenda, leaving Togliatti briefly conscious and asking about his briefcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcide de Gasperi
Togliatti
de Gasperi
Vatican
United States
Catholic Action
Christian Democrat
Theshhamber
Senate
Chamber
Berlin Blockade Food World Reacts To Western Demands
In Berlin the Soviet run Taegliche Rundschau mocked Western notes demanding Berlin lift the blockade and said Moscow will refuse. American officials report a four week food bank sustains 2,000,000 residents as Allied airlift efficiency grows amid Communist press warnings.
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Berlin
Germam
Moscow
Russia
Taegliche Rundschau
Wstern
Court Finishing Up Its Work For Current Term
Civil court wrapped its current term with remaining docket items continued to a later session so Judge James H. Crow could attend a judges and probation officers conference in Gulf Shores. Lois Hazel vs Decatur Coca Cola Bottling Co heard at noon. Harrison vs Roadway Express Inc continued. two witnesses bound over to next term on bond. Powell won a $200 judgment from Al Flanagan. Brady took a non-suit against C D Blankenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Crow
Gulf Shores
Lois Hazel
Decatur Coca Cola Bottling Company
Robert B. Harrison
Roadway Express Inc
J. N. Powell
al Flanagan
W. E. Brady
C. D. Blankenship
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Wright's Brother and Niece
A birthday dinner at the Wright home south of Hartselle on Highway 31 honored Mrs. Wright's brother R. B. Black of Hartselle and her niece Martha Ann Cornhill. Guests included family friends from Birmingham and Decatur, with gifts and photos marking the occasion.
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Alvie Wright
Hartselle
Highway 31
Eddie Cornhill
Martha Ann
Barbara Jo Black
Milford Black
Edwin
Lantee Smallwood
Austin Moore
Lurline
Stanley
Daphne
Birmingham
Howard Smallwood
Lathan Ann
Marylyn
Wilbur Smallwood
Peggy
Cherie
Vernon Smallwood
Hartseller
Luther Britt
Billy
Donnie
Helen Rhodes
Sharon
Gwendolyn Jones
Decatur
Wright
Griffin Rites Held Today For Mrs Lucile Griffin
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucile Griffin of Athens 6 will be held today at 3 P M at Foster Thornton's home east of Ardmore with Rev Ed Holt officiating. Burial follows in Hastings cemetery. She died Tuesday at Limestone hospital. Survived by husband J W Griffin daughter Joyce Ann son Charles Flanagan five brothers half brothers and one sister. She had been a Church of Christ member since childhood.
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Lucile Griffin
Athens
Foster Thornton
Ardmore
Ed Holt
Hastings
Spry of
Riley Flanagan
Atlanta
Charles Flanagan
Ft. Knox
Deal Flanagan
Cullman
Charlie
Tillman
Andrew Flanagan
Yate Flanagan
Texas
Jim Perry
Ore
W. & Hunt
Griffin
Church of Christ
Candidate Finds Visit Here Just Wasted Effort
Bob Morrison of Chattanooga sought a Tennessee primary congressional post and learned Decatur Alabama is not Decatur Tennessee. He planned a campaign stop with a band and 40 minute show and realized Alabama voters had already voted. Morrison called The Daily and misdialed Decatur Tennessee, laughing at the mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Morrison
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Decatur
Alabama
Morrison
Daily
Missing Water Taxi Turns Up Safe Today
The Leading Lady water taxi with 24 aboard on a Catalina Island to Newport Beach charter ran off course in dense fog and a faulty compass. Skipper Frank Kiech says a major engine failure forced a detour to Oceanside where the vessel turned back and reached safety with no exposure injuries.
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Long Beach
Calif
Avalon
Catalina Island
Newport Beach
Frank Kiech
Oceanside
Band Coast
Kiech
Russian siege may stretch into winter
The Taegliche Rundscha editorial argues Allied notes are absurd and that under a separate currency reform in the Western zones all measures to protect the German economy and the Soviet occupation zone should not be abandoned. Berlin, Soviet occupation economy, and military actions are cited as interconnected elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taegliche Rundsehau
Berlin
Queen Ingrid and daughters injured in Danish car crash
In Denmark Queen Ingrid, Princess Margrethe aged eight, and Princess Ann Marie aged 23 months were hurt when her car skidded on a slick road near Lave Wood north of Graasten. The chauffeur suffered a serious skull fracture and jaw crush as police said the queen drove the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Denmark
Ingrid
Frederik IX
Graasten Palace
Soenderborg
P. Johansen
Margrethe
Ann Marie
Lave Wood
Granston
Jutland
Alabama Delegation Tensions Over Truman Nomination
The Alabama delegation faced a tense caucus as John Mandeville accused a man in the Alabama group of backing Harry Truman. Hill denied the claim, and the room boos rose during discussions on seating Mississippi’s delegation and the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Jimmy
Jeff P. Beeland
Greenville
John Mandeville
Mobile
Harry Truman
Senator Hill
Hill
Mandeville
Truman
Trumans
Credentials Committee
Mississippi
Tuscaloosa Tax Injunction Lifted by Court Ruling
Alabama Supreme Court temporarily lifts injunction on tax collection for a Tuscaloosa hospital after City of Tuscaloosa asks reconsideration of 1947 act deemed unconstitutional. Justice Robert T. Simpson recalls the order pending review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Tuscaloosa
State Supreme Court
Robert T. Simpson
In Alabama a 90 year old dies after auto strike
Mrs. Florida Thompson aged 90 died from injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle while crossing University Avenue near her home in SA Alabama. The incident occurred July 14 with cause ruled accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
Florida Thompson
University Avenue
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Charles Green Jr
Treasury
Republican Congress
Western Hemisphere
Pepper
Claude
Florida
Dixie Son
Richard Russell
Becatur
Leale
William Blackwell
Paris
Wm. H. Crow
Russell’ Robinson
L. Vv. Moore
Belle Mina
Court
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