Steelman recruits force to plug up economic weak spots
In Washington on July 18 President Truman designates John R Steelman to redirect federal spending to jobless areas coordinating 20 departments to channel procurement to regions with high unemployment. Steelman says he will act as coordinator not czar and will avoid new spending beyond the existing budget while aiming to ease hardships in weaker communities.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
Truman
John R Steeln
Stellman
Alabama
National Security Resources Board
Department of Commerce
Labor Department
Fam
Hospital Tax Vote Slated
Dothan Alabama July 18 Houston county will vote tomorrow on a four mill tax assessment to fund a county hospital. This marks Alabama counties first move under a newly approved measure allowing local taxes for hospital building.
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Dothan
Ala
Houston
Alabama
State Supreme Court
Clay H. Dean
Alabama Department of Public Health
Folsom
Dunn Named Welfare Commissioner in Alabama
Miss Dunn, appointed by Gov Bibb Graves in October 1937, becomes welfare commissioner after a decade on the department staff. A Clarke County native, she led Alabama relief efforts, served as regional social service supervisor for six states, and chaired national welfare groups. Her family includes legislators and a Confederate congress ancestor.
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Odele Carmichael
Judith Greshan
Child Welfare Bureau
Miss Dunn
Bibb Graves
Alabama Relief Administration
Clarke County
American Public Welfare Association
American Asociation of Welfare Workers
Ye Child Welfare League of America
Joan & Dickinson
Confederate Congress
William Dunn
Alabama
Richmond Girl Crowned Miss Southern Radio Queen 1949
A 17 year old Richmond Virginia graduate Miss Juanita Kirby was chosen Miss Southern Radio Queen of 1949 representing WRNL Richmond. She stood five feet five inches tall and weighed 120 pounds after a field of 26 beauties from as many southern cities. Donna Pledger of Birmingham placed second with green eyes and five feet three inches height.
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Miami
Ala
WSGN
Eeon Piedger
I m-Southern College
Birth of a Daughter Declared by Local Couple
Beg and Mrs Jasper Kelly of Hartselle announce the birth Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. A revival at Pryor Chapel drew 29 new members, 25 by confession of faith, with Robert Cousar preaching. Vacation Bible school ran daily last week. Morgan County arrests include six public drunkenness, five vagrancy, one reckless driving.
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Jasper Kelly
Hartselle
Decatur General Hospital
Pryor Chapel
South Limestone
Robert Cousar
First Presbyterian Church
Morgan Sheriff's Office
Three Men Held After Flogging At Berry Alabama
Berry Alabama July 1834 three men arrested on flogging charges in a case Mayor Fred J Johnson calls a grudge affair. Victims Cecil Rowan former Berry resident and Aubrey Pinpin 18 farmer, were attacked Friday night. Detained were Vick Hudson 33 night watchman Leon Kimbrel 34 sanitation operator and Curtis ee cab driver. All released on 509 bonds. Authorities say no masks used and investigation points to a local feud.
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Berry
Ala
Fred J. Johnson
Johnson
Cecil Rowan
Aubrey Pin
Dale County names Cree Richardson as superintendent
Ozark Alabama July 18 The Dale county board of education has named Cree Richardson superintendent of schools filling the post vacated by the death of Joseph H Johnson Richardson, one of South Alabama's best known educators, has twice been named to fill the post but never has sought the post in an election
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Ozark
Ala
Dale County Board of Education
Cree Richardson
Joseph H. Johnson
Richardson
South Alabama
Decatur Girl Scouts Open Day Camp Tuesday
The Decatur Girl Scouts announce a three day day camp starting Tuesday after a weather related two period cancellation. Mrs. Morrow and Miss Harris head the program with outdoor activities, nature studies, handicrafts, and fellowship. Five groups list leaders and many camper names across Group One to Five.
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Girl Scouts
Decatur Girl Scouts
Morrow
Wanda Harris
Open hearth furnaces now produce ninety one percent of steel
Open hearth furnaces have reached a dominant position in U S steelmaking, accounting for 91 percent of total steel production. The shift reflects modernization and efficiency in the iron and steel industry, with plants nationwide adopting the open hearth process to meet demand.
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United States
Wall Street Steady Amid Small Stock Shifts
Market showed little change with most prices in minor fractions. Turnover around 750000 shares as gains led by U S Steel and Coca Cola while Bethlehem Steel and Studebaker slipped. The session reflected a five week rally from June lows, with several large blocks traded on Commonwealth and Southern at 43 8.
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William D. Horgan
New York
Commonwealth
Southern
U.S. Steel
Youngstown Sheet
General Motors
U. S. Rubber
Woolworth J. I. Case
Coca
Nashville Livestock Market Report July 18
Nashville livestock market notes cattle mix steady to weak with lower grades slow, calves mostly 1.00 down. hogs up 30-75 cents, 135-170 lb dogs mostly 20.00. sheep 1200 head, spring lambs 23.5-24.5 early, bids lower later, common stock 17.00-22.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Cotton Futures Firm On New Orleans Buying
Cotton futures rose on buying by New Orleans brokers and textile mills amid reports of improving cotton textile business. Overnight showers in the central and eastern belts aided weevil control, while strong demand for new crop in the Rio Grande valley supported prices above October 1949 futures.
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New York
New Orleans
Commission House
Rio Grande Valley
North Georgia Poultry Market Report Shows Steady Demand
A July report from Atlanta notes strong trucking and plant demand in North Georgia with ample small sizes but short heavy fryers. Muddy roads slow movement in some areas while prices paid FOB farm range 26 to 27 cents for all weights, mostly 26.5 to 27 cents.
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Atlanta
North Georgia
Markets at a Glance New York July 18
Markets show selective buying with steady stocks and quiet bonds and price changes. Cotton rises driven by New Orleans buying.
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New York
New Orleans
Chicago Grain and Cattle Markets Spark Minor Gains
Chicago markets show steady wheat as flour demand edges up. Corn shows a mixed bag with July futures strong and other months lower. Wheat and 50 cent higher cattle futures trade, with cattle climbing to a top of 28 dollars and 25 cents. Strong short covering supports cattle and soy layouts remain muted.
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Chicago
Grains End Higher After Midday Market Pressure
Chicago July 18 grain trading saw most contracts finish up despite failing to sustain early gains. Active morning trading shifted mid-morning as momentum faded and prices steadied higher by close.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Walker On Page One Witness List Grows At Trial
The article notes continued testimony about police jurisdiction at Carbon Hill and the role of the police chief as deputy sheriff under Baggett. Wilson praises Baggett, while defense questions follow up arrests and statements. The scene at the Supreme Court building shows many witnesses, families, and a large call for testimony from both sides. About 125 witnesses were summoned, with roughly 80 for the prosecution.
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Carbon Hill
Baggett
Wilson
Roderick Beddow
Wilsolff
Supreme Court
Terror Trials to Start After Fall Court Term
Klan leader William Hugh Morris remained jailed after contempt of court charges for withholding Klan records from a grand jury investigating hooded mobs. His appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court failed, with attorney Hugh Locke resuming an appeal to the U S Supreme Court after a possible rehearing.
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William Hugh Morris
Morris i
Federated Ku Klux Klans, Inc
State Supreme Court
Alabama
Hugh Locke
U. S. Supreme Court
Alabama Supreme Court
Brannan Urges Monopoly Probe Focus On Food Industries
Secretary of Agriculture Brannan told a House monopoly investigating committee that the food manufacturing and transportation sectors and related marketing practices affecting farm income deserve first attention. He testified as hearings began their second week on monopoly powers ahead of possible anti trust law strengthening.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
Congress
House
Judiciary
Shriners Gather in Chicago for Diamond Jubilee Convention
Shriners poured into Chicago for the A A O N M S Shrine diamond jubilee, with officials predicting 50,000 to 60,000 arriving from other cities and as many as 100,000 expected at Soldier Field to witness Harold Lloyd’s installation as imperial potentate and a Truman address.
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Chicago
Shriners
Masonic Organization
Nobles
Mystic Shrine of
Market Report Fronted by Futures Prices and Advances
The advance and prices thereafter backed down. Wheat was unchanged to 1 3 8 higher with July at 1.98 1 2 1 4. Corn ranged 1 8 lower to 1 5 8 higher, July 1.40 3 8 1 4. Oats rose 7 8 to 1 3 8, July 60 344 7 8. Rye edged up 1 4 to 1 cent, July 1.55 1 2. Soybeans moved 1 4 lower to 1 cent higher, July 2 58 1 21 4. Mood for tard rose 15 to 23 cents per cwt, July 10.95.
Douglas Girls Quiet Life Cites Fears Over Politics
The London Daily Mirror reports Douglas and her sister stay home more as U S Ambassador Lewis W Douglas fears romance with politics could strain Anglo American ties. It notes Princess Margaret and Sharman risk similar gossip and recalls a party where ten other girls danced the can can at the ambassador’s home.
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Douglas
London Daily Mirror
U. S
Lewis W. Douglas
the Mirror
Britain
Princess Margaret
Sharman
London
Balloon Flight Begins Era In 1782, First Man Made
The article notes that the first man made balloon is believed to have risen from the earth in 1782, marking a milestone in aeronautics and scientific exploration.
Hinton Trial Delayed as Jury Selection Proceeds
In Wiggins Mississippi jury selection drags in the Hinton murder case. Lucedale farmer Hinton, 48, faces charges for the shotgun killings of ex wife and her baby, plus the slain sheriff J E Nelson and Gloria. A 60 member special venue plus 36 regular jurors were drawn.
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Wiggins
Miss
Murdock Hinton
Stone
Hinton
Lucedale
Farmer
George County
J. E. Nelson
Gloria
Nelson
L.C. Corban
Stone County
Jesse Locke
Guy Krebs
Jackson County
Krebs
Senate Debates Farm Subsidy Fight Amid Plan Clash
Senate Agriculture Committee continues study of Brannan farm subsidy proposal as the House readies a two day debate. In foreign affairs Kem and Cain lead talks on the North Atlantic pact while Knowland predicts possible military aid to nationalist China. The House unAmerican activities panel awaits Jackie Robinson testimony against Paul Robeson’s claim that Black Americans won’t fight Russia.
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Brannan
House
Kem
Cain
Senate
Knowland
Calif
China
Jackie Robinson
Paul Robeson
Russia
Railroad seeks to reschedule trains 57 to Savannah
Atlantic Coast Line asks Alabama and Georgia Public Service Commissions for permission to shift trains 57 from Montgomery to Savannah via Dothan due to heavy losses from non patronage. The carrier cites ongoing financial impact as the reason for the proposed change.
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Dothan
Ala
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Alabama and Georgia Public Service Commissions
Monttgomery
Savannah
Death at Scene Sparks Probe After Confrontation
A fatal outcome followed a confrontation as authorities investigated the incident. Witnesses reported a tense encounter when a group confronted others at the location, leading to a deadly turn and ongoing inquiries by police.
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