16 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1947
Page
1
Partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Thursday with scattered thundershowers this afternoon and gentle to moderate southwest winds along the coast. Community notices report hospital stays births and visits, church services and meetings, school and pension announcements, and local travel plans across Morgan county and surrounding areas.
A 12 man jury found Julius Collier not guilty of the murder of Harold Mathews in a shotgun slaying. The trial featured 18 witnesses for the state and a dying declaration from the victim.
Twenty five Southern railroads petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise basic one way coach fares by 13.63 percent to align with Eastern lines. Eastern carriers already bumped coach rates from 2.2 to 2.5 cents per mile and Pullman from 3.3 to 3.5 cents. Southern lines disagree on scope with some seeking Pullman increases only and others calling for increases in coach fares or both.
Decatur hosts a training session with 20 officers and two reporters attending an FBI led course on crime scene procedures firearms training and burglary investigations. H A Donahoo FBI agent lectures on officer attitude as Chief Whitmire introduces officials and a refresher program begins.
Fifteen white children from Quincy Point Congregational Church visit Grace Congregational Church in Harlem for 13 days to show the folly of racial intolerance. The mix includes 14 girls and one boy from Quincy, Mass, joining local Harlem children for boat trips, picnics, and sightseeing, reflecting a years long exchange.
Senate foreign relations committee urged a $100000 joint inquiry into State Department Voice of America broadcasts and information programs. Five senators and five representatives would report findings to Congress by February 1. House may pass related legislation before adjournment.
Senator Vandenberg says there will be no senate action this session on the St Lawrence seaway and power project to be undertaken with Canada if Congress approves. Maj. Gen. Hershey backs federal grants to improve health facilities for school children. He notes wartime service disqualifications raise concern. Senator Kem calls for a See PROBE on Page Two.
Judge Seybourn Lynne will address the Decatur Kiwanis club in a program prepared by the Kiwanis education committee. The meeting will be in the Hotel Lyons assembly room and start at noon.
Former Price Administrator Leon Henderson told a Senate panel he saw little immediate danger of a major depression but warned prices could collapse as after World War I. He spoke for Americans For Democratic Action while NAM urged ending price controls to spur production. views differ on stabilization policy.
Three members of the Decatur high school band from the 1947 graduation class were offered music scholarships at Western Kentucky Teachers College in Bowling Green after a six week prior audition. Earl Pettey Carl Gibson and David Feild are lauded by band director Carl Schwuchow for five four and five years of service respectively. Dr Hugh Gunderson of Western Kentucky State praised them as very fine students of high character.
The newspaper adds the famous Drew Pearson Washington column to its lineup for readers. This feature aligns with The Daily policy to provide readers with top newspaper features and enduring content.
Greek army air units bombed 2,500 guerrillas trapped on Mount Gamila slopes north of Ioannina as three government brigades closed in for a clash. Intelligence says six guerrilla camps exist abroad in Albania and Yugoslavia for possible future offensives. War Minister Stratos cites 4,500 government troops, halted near Negradhes en route to Ioannina.
Secretary of State Marshall announced a first move in strengthening Turkish armed forces by transferring ten U S merchant ships. With Navy concurrence he asked the Maritime Commission to sell six government owned cargo passenger vessels and four surplus ships to Turkey. The sale marks the initial phase of a 100 million dollar undertaking. The six vessels will be paid for in cash with no U S funds expended.
A brigade from the South halted guerrilla advances toward Koan Nina, a 20 000 population city, while two northern units sealed a surrounding trap. Air force reinforcements arrived, some landing on a floodlit field after heavy rains, suggesting Yeroplantos and Negradhes guard opposite trap ends.
Paris July 16 visiting foreign ministers depart as 16 nations draft a balance sheet of Europe’s resources under the Marshall plan. Subcommittees on fuel power transport food agriculture and iron steel under a five nation executive body plan to report by late August or September.
The United States will permanentize and modernize its Los Alamos A bomb lab in New Mexico. Carroll L. Tyler, retired Navy captain, will lead the Los Alamos laboratory, succeeding Col. Herbert C. Gee. The Sandia base near Albuquerque becomes part of the armed forces special weapons project. Major General Leslie R. Groves is linked to the project.
A July fire at Judson College in Marion Alabama leveled Jewett hall the four story main building after a lightning strike. Estimated loss 350000 with 220000 insurance coverage. No injuries. board plans rapid reopening for the September term and nearby towns aided firefighting efforts.
Robert B. Evans, longtime Elkmont postmaster, was brought to Powers Hospital in Athens Alabama for a check up and treatment. Friends number in the hundreds express hope for his swift recovery and good health.
Montgomery July 16 Despite claims the loan shark system traps workers a House business and labor committee pigeonholed a bill to regulate small loans The rejected measure would cap interest at three percent monthly for loans up to 150 and two percent for 150 to 300 A separate Dumas proposal would keep current rates for 100 or less but impose stiff penalties for annual charges over 40 percent If convicted dealers forfeit all interest charges See LOAN on Page Two
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce members will meet at Delano Park Thursday afternoon to build 200 additional seats for overflow softball crowds. Charles Parker urges full turnout while B G Ryan heads the drive with a $300 goal and various donors pledge lumber and cash.
Washington reports that US policy shifts in Germany embrace cooperation with Paris Marshall Plan committees to integrate the American occupation zone into European recovery. Gen. Lucius Clay is told to work with Paris groups to fit German industrial recovery to postwar aims, marking a move from deNazification focus to controlled revival. This directive follows earlier May 1945 orders and signals broader collaboration in European rebuilding efforts.
President Truman asked Congress to authorize a decade long program to control floods and develop water resources in the Mississippi River basin with $250 million to start. He urged rapid action and cited billions already approved, focusing on flood control first and broader river valley development including navigation irrigation and hydroelectric power.
Dr. Carl W. Armstrong says the Ahoskie Kiwanis club will present a $3,200 Cadillac to Harvey Jones, a 25 year old Negro war veteran, who held a lucky number in a recent drawing after the club initially barred negroes from the prize. The directors met and decided to give Jones the identical vehicle previously offered in a charity benefit.
Bill Baldwin reports Gid Purtle’s one-eyed dog ran away after Purtle forgot and wore the wrong hat, causing a mix up in the aid station. The incident highlights small-town humor and canine mischief.
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