Four Decatur Boys Enlist in Army and Air Force
Four Decatur residents are among 12 applicants for enlistment at the Decatur Army recruiting station. Enlistees include T. D. Brooks in the Air Force and William R. Brown in the Regular Army. Other ready for duty include James E. Lanigg in the 82nd Airborne Division and Junior A. Smith in the Regular Army. Additional applicants hail from Trinity and nearby towns, with several named individuals in the Air Force and Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
T. D. Brooks
14Th Avenue
Riverside High School
Brooks
Air Force
William R. Brown
Robert L. Brown
E. Moulton Street
James E. Lanigg
Sidney A. Lanier
White Street
Riverside High
82Nd Air Borne Division
Junior A. Smith
Joseph D. Smith
Bow- Jes Street
Trinity
Kenneth S. Bradley
E. H. Bradley
Aubrey Case
Lula Case
Harold L. Chambers
Rebecca C. Grantland
Charles .¢. Comber
Medical Corps
Landers
62Nd Air Borne Division
Path
Twn. Creek
Robert E. Lee
Hartselle -3
James C. Johnson
Athens
M. T. Abernathy, Jr
Elkmont
Regular Army
Nashville Livestock Market Report July update
Nashville cattle and hog market notes show light receipts and mostly steady to higher values. Cattle: light weights 21.00 27.00 for steers and heifers, with cows 12.50 16.50 and bulls up to 25.00. calves 26 31. feeders 24 30. Sheep and hogs: hogs steady to uneven with 190 230 lb barrows 28.25 and sows 19 19.50. spring lambs 26.50 29.00, ewes light demand. Compared with last week, weekintense activity with gains on good grades but late trade uneven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Poultry Market Steady to Firm in Georgia District
North Georgia live poultry market remained steady to firm with prices for fryers rising modestly. Demand was moderate and more active than usual for Friday, while supplies cleared under broad demand and inquiries increased for birds weighing three pounds or more though available stock was limited. New Hampshire Reds sold 33–34 cents, Barred Rock Crosses 31.5–33 cents, with most at 31.5 cents FOB farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New Hampshire
New York cotton futures drift in slow trading
Irregular activity marked the session as mill buying offsets scattered hedging and liquidation. Demand from commissions rose on prospects of a higher loan on the next crop while private crop reports dampened rally hopes. Late quotes show mixed moves with Oct to July contracts around 32.15 to 31.46. middling spot at 34.60, off 20.
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New York
Commission House
Carolinas
Markets at a Glance New York Stocks Slump on Rail Decline
New York on July 16 reports weak stock markets with declines in rails and broad losses across sectors. Market observers note transportation shares lead the decline as investors reassess rail sector performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Contested Dixie Electors Tie to Dewey Support
Dixon stated that presidential electors Horace Wilkinson and former State Rep Sidney Smyer back Dewey. This stance could influence Dixie electors to vote in the expected alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Dixon
Horace Wilkinson
Sidney Smyer
Dixie
President Truman wins telegram support for nomination call
Telegrams favoring Truman's Democratic nomination and Congress back in session run 20 to 1, White House reports. Secretary Ross notes a few letters about the Philadelphia speech and call to lawmakers. Truman not yet drafting a special message and may not deliver in person. Summer plans include a July 31 Idlewild airport dedication and an August Missouri trip to vote in the Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Charles G. Ross
Philadelphia
Ross
New York
Idlewild
Missouri
Independence
Southern bloc could unify 127 electoral votes in 1948 race
At the Philadelphia convention 26 votes went to Senator Richard Russell of Georgia while Alabama’s 11 electors pledge for someone other than Truman. Wilkinson predicts at least 10 more Southern states could form a bloc of 127 votes. Names like Gov. Laney and Gov. Wright are floated for states’ rights nomination. Russell says he’s out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Richard Russell
Georgia
Alabama
Truman
Wilkinson
Gov
Laney
Wright
Russell
Wright Asks Attendance
Jackson Mississippi July 16 Gov Fielding L Wright asks attendance for the meeting or event in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Jackson, Miss
Fielding L. Wright
South Long Has Fought For Principle Of States' Rights
Birmingham, Ala. July 16. The piece outlines the long history of states rights versus federal power in the United States. It traces constitutional disputes from Jefferson and Marshall through 1832 South Carolina tariff clashes to 1860 secession and the ongoing civil rights debates feeding Birmingham delegates’ mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Long
South
Andrew Jackson
South Carolina
Jackson
Charleston
Union
Birmingham
Mississippi Governor Calls for States Rights Rally in Birmingham
The Mississippi Governor urges Mississippians to attend a states rights session in Birmingham, saying discrimination now targets the South. He spoke after leaving the national Democratic convention and emphasizes defending constitutional government and freedom for all Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Philadelphia
South
Langan Pushes Truman Slate in Alabama Convention
State Senator Joseph N. Langan called for Alabama Democrats to organize a Montgomery convention on August 16 to nominate a slate of 11 electors pledged to Truman. The electors would run as write-ins in November under the national democratic banner. Langan lost a prior bid for a Democratic National Convention delegate amid opposition to the Philadelphia walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Joseph N. Langan
Alabama
Truman
Montgomery
National Democratic Party
Langan
Philadelphia
Managers Plot Change After Cardinals Meet Night Game
Babe Alexander and the team publicist traveled from St Louis to cover a night game with the Cardinals in St Louis. Carpenters said the club decided a change might help and stressed there was a difference between firing and parting ways with a player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Than
Babe
Alexander
St. Louis -the -Phils
The
Tai 1
Laney May Not Attend National Democratic Meet
Gov Ben T Laney of Arkansas says he and Arkansas delegates will not attend a postconvention conference of Southern Democrats in Cincinnati. The statement was released during discussions about regional party unity and national convention outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laney
Cincinnati
Ben T-Laney
Arkansas
Birmingham
Arkansas Governor Warns of Broad Plank Risks After Convention
Gov. Laney criticized the convention plank as dangerous and inclusive of issues beyond race. He said the South felt harmed and questioned accepting a presidential nomination, noting he could return only if invited but not as a state delegate. He warned Northern leaders to recognize the broader implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
South
Laney
Arkansas
North
Soldier Killed As Auto Overturns Near Montgomery
Frank M. Suzuki a 24 year old Maxwell Field soldier was killed when the car he rode in overturned near Montgomery Alabama. His companions Marell J. Smith 21 and Mildred Hardwick 20 both of Montgomery were injured Smith the driver suffered only minor injuries authorities said as the wreck occurred on a curve on Alabama 45 about five miles north of Montgomery near the Elmore county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Frank M. Suzuki
Maxwell
Highway Patrol
Marell J. Smith
Mildred Hardwick
H. B. Moody
L.e.curtis
Smith
Alabama 45
Elmore
Plane Crash Near Greenfield Tennessee Described
Mrs. J. B. Maund near the crash site recalled a plane flying low and apparently striking a tree before looping and diving straight down, with smoke seen after impact. Edward M. Smith of Talbotton said a letter addressed to Mrs. Thompson of Greenfield and postmarked Americus, Georgia was found near the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ten
Tenn
J. B. Maund
Edward M. Smith
Talbotton
Ice Cream Supper for Benefit of Church Planned
Young people from the Austinville Church of God will sponsor an ice cream supper on the flood lit parsonage lawn Saturday at 7 30 p m Homemade cake ice cream and cold drinks will be served After a social hour Rev P R Isley will present a sound film The Voice In The Wilderness Proceeds fund church carpeting Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austinville
Sale Of Weekly Is Based In Chambers
SALE OF THE CHAMBERS COUNTY NEWS TO J C HENDERSON AND WILLIAM G JONES JR WAS ANNOUNCED BY EDITOR VERNIE TEEL. HENDERSON EDITOR OF THE ALEXANDER CITY OUTLOOK AND JOINS JONES WHO OWNS DADEVILLE RECORD TALLAPOOSA NEWS AND ENTERPRISE CHRONICLE AT GOODWATER. JONES EDITOR OF THE OP ELIKA EAGLE SINCE 1947 NAMED EDITOR OF THE CHAMBERS COUNTY NEWS. RAWDON BARNES TO SUCCEED JONES AS EAGLE EDITOR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanett
Ala
Chambers County News
J. C. Henderson
William G
Bill) Jones Jr
Vernie Teel
Henderson
Alexander City Outlook
Jones
Dadeville Record
Tallapoosa News
Enterprise Chronicle
Goodwater
Opelika Eagle
Rawdon Barnes
Eagle
WSCS Meeting At Center Springs
The W S C S of Center Springs Methodist church met at Mrs Forrest Echols home for its regular monthly session. Presiding was Mrs Lester Whitten with devotional by Mrs Victoria Mason. A letter from Miss Carolyn Teague in Japan was read. Six members and seven visitors attended the social hour with refreshments. Next meeting planned for August at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Springs
Former Resident Elizabeth Johnson Dies in Tampa
Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson a former Decatur resident died Thursday at her Tampa Florida home She had wintered in Decatur with Mrs J W Pipkin and has two sisters in law Mrs Lillian Howell and Mrs Mac Carver of Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pipkin
Elizabeth Johnson
Decatur
Tampa
Fla
Brotherhood Quartet To Sing At Sixth Avenue Church
The Christian Brotherhood quartet from Anderson College will perform at Sixth Avenue Church of God in Anderson Indiana on Tuesday evening July 20 at 745 PM. Pastor Rev RP Maine invites the general public to attend this personal appearance and hear the quartet in concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Brotherhood Quartet
Anderson College
Anderson
Ind
Sixth Avenue Church of God
Sixth Avenue East
RP Aiere
Bombers Union Influence and German Communist Aim in Berlin
The report states the Bombers Union was seen in Berlin as blocking international diplomacy. It describes Russian goals to install a German style communist government in Western Germany and to gain economic influence in the Ruhr. Possible US reactions include Panama Canal closure to Russian ships, quarantining Russian vessels, and expelling Russian representatives from Japan for technical reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Berlin
Ruhr
Germany
Panama Canal
U. S
Japan
Raid On Egypt Bared By Jews
Cairo reports say Israeli air forces struck Tell El Arish airfield near the Palestine border and Cairo last night amid escalating hostilities. Arab towns around Nazareth and Haifa faced Israeli advances while Lebanese and Trans Jordanian sources cite further clashes and troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Boyd
Cairo
Israeli High Command
Tel Aviv
Egypt
Tell el *‘Arish
Palestine
Moselm Brotherhood
Haifa
Nazareth
Fawzi al Kaikji
Mut
Lebanon
Syria
A.haifa
Tireth
Galile
Beirut
Sharra
Baghdad
Jerusalem
Holy City
Amman
Trans-Jordan Arab Legion
Legion
New Disorder Seen In Italy
Fresh disorders erupted in Italy as a communist led general strike sputtered to a halt. Premier De Gasperi said he would use force to break the insurrection and the strike ended amid chaotic scenes in the chamber of deputies. At least 13 killed and over 100 injured as rioting spread in Bologna Milan and Palermo with Genoa among the trouble spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brutto
Philip Clarke
Rome
Italy
Alcide de Gasperi
Chamber of Deputies
General Confederation of Labor
CGIL
Bologna
Chamber
Milan
Palermo
Genoa
Reverend Bynum to Lead Service at Central Methodist
Rev J M Bynum of Moulton will preach at the 10 50 A M service Sunday at Central Methodist church. Baby Linda Hays of 1401 Ninth Avenue East was admitted Thursday to Decatur General hospital. Diner party includes Mr Mrs James Nicholson and children Jane Randy and Bobby of Oak Ridge Tennessee and Mrs Maude Lee and daughter Barbara of Birmingham visiting Mr and Mrs J R Nicholson on West Gordon Drive. Mr and Mrs Robin Thomas and sons John Robin and Jerry have returned from Chattanooga and Fayetteville Tennessee. John Robin entered Camp Dunroamin at Fayetteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bynum
Moulton
Central Methodist Church
Baby Linda Hays
Ninth Avenue E
Decatur General Hospital
James Nicholson
Jane
Randy
Bobby
Oak Ridge
Tennessee
Maude Lee
Barbara
Birmingham
J. R. Nicholson
West Gordon Drive
Robin Thomas
John Robin
Jerry
Chattanooga
Fayetteville
Tenn
Camp Dunroamin
Southern strife over civil rights and party reorganization hints
The piece notes Southern leaders discussing civil rights unrest and a possible post 1948 Democratic realignment. It contrasts optimistic views in The Constitution and The Tampa Times with Memphis Press Scimitar reporting calls for intra party reform. Some Southerners fear a Democratic collapse and consider a new party or a Southern faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Constitution
Memphis Press-Scimitar
South
Tampa Times
Philadelphia
Russell
Democratic Party
States Rights
Democracy
W M A Meeting at Baptist Chapel News
The W M A of the Baptist Chapel meets Tuesday afternoon with ten members present. Mrs Ward and her G A group from First Baptist Church of Cullman provide an engaging program. Also notes of visits, moving plans, illness, and upcoming revival and vacation Bible school are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.A
the Baptist Chapel
Beasley
Jimmy Hale
Detroit
Tom Brown
Mr. Waters
Jasper Huffman
Basil Huffman
the Baptist Church
George Helms
Beatrice Hulsey
Jet aircraft from Britain crosses Atlantic to Mont Joli
Montreal reports six RAF Vampires first jet aircraft to cross the Atlantic arrived at Mont Joli Airport this morning. Mont Joli lies 350 miles down the St Lawrence River from Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Mont Joli
St. Lawrence River
Communist Leader Togliatti in Agitated Night, Condition Deteriorates
Palmiro Togliatti, the communist leader, is reported by doctors to have passed an agitated night with a fever up to 102 and a pulse of 122. A bronchopneumonia at the lung base is noted in his condition bulletin. A free for all erupted in the chamber of deputies as a communist labor leader defended a general strike. In Milan, new disorders were reported with firing near Montecatini offices and riot police summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munist’ Ledder
Palmiro Togliatti
Togliatti
Chamber of Deputies
Milan
Montecatini Industrial Combine
Final Message By Mission Worker On China Mission
Last evening Dr. Harry R. Caldwell presented China scenery missionary travel and living in China with agricultural methods and Chinese children before and after Christianity. Tonight he will speak on The Great Commission. Decatur churches invite all youths to supper at 6 30. Stewards junior stewards and W S C S members meet at 7 45 as Caldwell speaks. Central Methodist women serve supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Calwell
China
Decatur
Dr. Caldwell
Central Methodist Church
Truman Pushes Special Session On Postwar Aims
The piece outlines bipartisan support and opposition to a special session called by President Truman to push a program tackling inflation housing education health civil rights and social security. It notes endorsements from Barkley Wallace and McGrath and contrasts Democratic and Republican positions with limited Congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.howard McGrath
National Party
Philadelphia
Thney
Mr. Trushan
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Barkley
Cal
Truman
Henry A. Wallace
New York
Congress
Democratic Plank
Republican Plank
Republican Congress
Senate
House
Wetumpka Girl Dies From Montgomery Collision
Martha Nell Strickland, 19, of Wetumpka, died in a Montgomery hospital from injuries after a collision on Highway 6 near Union Springs. Her mother, a passenger, was slightly injured. The crash involved a car with two women colliding with a truck about a mile west of Union Springs, according to Highway Patrolman T E Mathis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Wetumpka
Union Springs
Martha Nell Strickland
W. E. Strickland
T. E. Mathis
Highway 6
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Piazza Esedra
Carles Franklin ‘Brannan
Mississippi
United States
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Supreme Court
John Marshall
Virginia
Marshall
Chambers
WSCS
Florida
U.S
Brotherhood
Cima
Cullman County Jones Chapel
Eron White
Britain
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