Virginia Democrats Eye Patch With Russell At Chicago
Virginia Democrats question if estrangement from Georgia Senator Richard Russell can be healed at Chicago or lead to a divorce. Russell snubbed by Virginia delegation and by keynote speaker William M. Tuck, with Byrd signaling tentative support as he heads to Chicago for talks ahead of the national convention.
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Virginia
Russell
Chicago
John F. Daffron
Roanoke
Richard Russell
Georgia
Ator
William M. Tuck
Harry F. Byrd
Democratic
Tve
Sen
Byrd
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Scouts Executive Director Highlights Scouting Value
Robert Haskins executive director of the Tennessee Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, spoke to Huntsville Kiwanis about Scouting’s role in character building. He stressed training and recreation for underprivileged children, with the program arranged by the local club’s underprivileged children committee.
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Robert Haskins
Huntsville
Tennessee Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Lyons Hotel
Movie Listings for Local Theaters
Amusements Princess Diplomatic Courier star Tyrone Power Patricia Nal Hildegerde Neff and other showtimes including 1 18 3 21 5 24 7 27 9 30. Roxy The Wild North stars Stewart Granger Cyd Charisse Wendell Corey with showtimes 1 20 3 20 5 20 7 20 9 20. Sunset Steel Town stars Ann Sheridan John Lund Howard Duff with 8 15 and 10 10. Strand Hartselle Man In The Saddle stars Randolph Scott with 7 00 and 9 00. Mars Falkville Angels In The Paul Douglas Janet Leigh with 7 00 and 9 00. Gatfield Athens Raton Pass stars Dennis Morgan Patricia Neal Steve Cochran with 7 30 and 9 15. Lite The Man From Texas with showtimes 6 10 8 10 9 15.
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Tyrone Power
Patricia Nal
Hildegerde Neff
Sunset
Steel Town
Ann Sheridan
John Lund
Howard Duff
Gatfield
Athens—Raton Pass
Dennis Morgan
Patricia Neal
Steve Cochran
Gibson Rites Held Saturday For Mrs Adrian Gibson
Funeral services for Mrs Adrian Gibson 85 of Hartselle will be at Mt Nebo church Saturday at 11 A M with Rev Meyers and Rev Frank T Smith officiating interment in Evergreen cemetery Peck directing body lying in state 10 to 11 A M at the church She died yesterday at 6 P M Survived by three daughters Beulah Patterson Tanner May Gainer Mobile and Elina Gibson Hartselle two brothers J W Gibson Auburn and R L Gibson Tucson Ariz five grandchildren Members Mt Nebo Baptist Church Nephews will be pallbearers.
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Tanner
May Garner
Mobile
Elina Gibson
Hartselle
J. W. Gibson
Auburn
R. L. Gibson
Tucson
Ariz
Mt Nebo Baptist Church
Steel Strike Rumors Pivot on Secret Settlement
Rumors of a secret settlement in the steel dispute circulate as CIO President Murray travels from Pittsburgh to Chicago for talks. Negotiations stalled last Monday and are due to resume with Murray back in Pittsburgh Monday to address a wage policy committee. Military officials fear the strike will disrupt arms production and urge reopening. An airplane expert warns of a grave crisis if jet engine production halts between August and September.
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Phillip Murray
Pittsburgh
Chicago
CIO
Murray
Union Shop Pact Signed Amid Steel Strike Aftermath
The CIO United Steelworkers and Union Railroad a U S Steel subsidiary renewed a union shop agreement covering compulsory membership as part of ongoing settlement talks after a 47 day steel strike. Steelworkers president Murray decried the industry's stance while a U S Steel spokesman called it a railroad issue not industry wide.
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Pittsburgh
CIO
United Steelworkers
Union Railroad
United States Steel
Steelworkers
Philip Murray
U.S. Steel
Murray
Truman’s illness delays Kansas City delegate’s audience request
Tom J. Gavin of Kansas City, seeking an audience with President Truman, could not meet him during a Washington trip as Truman’s illness and Walter Reed checkup hindered access. White House says Gavin did not talk with the president. Truman plans to fly to Chicago next week for the convention.
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Truman
Washington
Tom J. Gavin
Kansas City
Walter Reed Hospital
Joseph Short
Gavin
White House
Wallace H. Graham
Chicago
Mysterious Air Objects Reported Over Chesapeake Bay
Two airline pilots, First Officers W. B. Nash and W. H. Fortenberry, reported eight glowing saucers 100 feet in diameter flying about 1 000 miles an hour beneath their Miami bound aircraft over Chesapeake Bay on Tuesday night.
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Washington
Air Force
W. B. Nash
W. H. Fortenberry
Miami
Chesapeake Bay
Local Chalk Talk Slated At Southside Church This Sunday
Tennis Odom will lead a chalk talk at the Training Union assembly in Southside Baptist church Sunday night inviting the public to an unusual program. Mrs. Robert Banks is undergoing treatment at Oschner Foundation Clinic New Orleans after being transported from Decatur by ambulance earlier this week. Five cases were tried in the recorder's court this morning.
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Tennis Odom
Training Union Assembly
Southside
Baptist ‘Church
Robert Banks
Oschner Foundation Clinic
New Orleans
Decatur
Recorder's Court
Court hears Slayer Schmier remarks and Peakes remarks
Slayer Schmier testifies he sought remorse as a hopeful sign but notes the defendant showed none. Peakes interrupts claiming never asked about it and calls the speaker a mental case. Peakes marked eight others for death when visiting Columbia University, and the first person he encountered in the American Physical Society office was Miss Fahey.
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Schmier
Peakes
Columbia University
American Physical Society
Miss Fahey
Bids Sought for Furnishings in 105 Unit Cashin Homes
Decatur Housing Authority director Charles Parker said bids are being received for appliances for the 105 unit Cashin Homes housing project for Negroes. Bids cover electric refrigerators gas space heaters gas water heaters and gas ranges with opening July 25. Project completion is planned for December or January and a second 100 unit project in West Decatur for low income families is being prepared.
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Cashin Homes
Charles Parker
Decatur Housing Authority
Parker
West
Decatur
Birmingham Drivers Fined for Unpaid Tickets
Traffic Bureau Chief Ben Robinson reports 1,871 persons arrested at homes or workplaces as Birmingham drivers incur fines totaling $20,915 in a police ticket collection drive.
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Birmingham
Traffic Bureau
Ben Robinson
Mountains Harbor Last Congo Mountain Gorillas
Snowcapped slopes in the Belgian Congo host the final surviving mountain gorillas. The region preserves these rare apes amid rugged highlands and conservation concerns.
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Belgian Congo
Final rites set for W. J. Day 88 at Woodland Mills
Day Funeral services are planned for Saturday at 3 PM at Woodland Mills Methodist Church for W. J. Day 88 of Lacey's Spring who died yesterday at Hartselle Hospital. The Rev. Robert Glenn will officiate with help from Rev. Mitchell Owens and Joe A. Gourley. Burial follows in Red Oak Grove cemetery directed by Peck. Day survived by widow six daughters and four sons along with 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Conway Thomason Tom Russell Gus Slater Virgil Knighton Clyde Bonds and Leon Chunn. He was a Church of Christ member.
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W. J. Day
Lacey
Woodland Mills Methodist Church
Robert Glenn
Mitchell Owens
Joe A. Gourley
Red Oak Grove
Peck
Day
Hartselle Hospital
Bobby Day
Tom Murphy
Lacey's Spring
Omer Chunn
Decatur
Aleck—Williams
Williams Turney
Hartselle
Leroy Thomas
Somerville
J. D. Vinson
Winfrey Day
Olympic swimmers photographed through two way mirror
The Daytona Beach municipal pool case involved 130 photographs of women in various stages of undress found in a locked closet after a two way mirror allowed viewing from the dressing room. City aquatic director James D. Young was dismissed for involvement or approval of the photos amid AAU events in 1950 and 1951. He says he did not take or permit the photos and destroyed negatives, refusing to name the photographer.
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Daytona Beach
Hewitt Edmondson
Edmondson
James D. ‘Young
Young
Leroy Harlow
Russell and Barkley clash over Democratic path in South
The report details Democratic infighting as Stevenson seeks re election, Arveys switch to Barkley signals a possible hold action, and Southern leaders react with anger to Russell s anti Truman push. Virginia votes to deliver 28 uncommitted delegates while Russell pledges party loyalty and support for Truman if he runs.
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Stevenson
Arvey
Barkley
Illinois
Dixie
Russell
South
Taft- Hartley
William M. Tuck
Roanoke
Virginia
Allan Shivers
Texas
Georgia
Champion
Truman
A Texas delegation chorus prompts a Wyoming quip
A tall Texas cattleman boasted of Texas first white woman living there and three million people, prompting a Wyoming retort. A collage of street humor follows with quips about marriage atheism manners a plate glass crash and a child’s pig remark.
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Texas Aas
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Wyoming
Place for everything and everything in its place
A quip on order contrasts a home’s storage with lawn care. The text features two speakers Bartow and Sherman, noting a large lawn that appears smaller until mowed. The fragment resembles a humorous local exchange or editorial item.
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Bartow
Sherman
Decatur Man Injured by Truck on Vine Street
Johnny Romine, a Decatur resident, was injured at Vine and McCartney Streets when a truck pulled away while he leaned against it. He is at Decatur General Hospital for emergency treatment. A Reynolds Funeral Company spokesman and hospital staff expect a full examination to assess injuries.
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Decatur
Johnny Romine
Decatur General Hospital
Vine and McCartney Streets
Reynolds Funeral Company
Decatur General
Russell Aides Frame Taft Hartley Revision Move
Russell’s aides describe his Taft Hartley revision proposal as an effort to break into the Northern states. An aide said the statement followed a conference between Russell and John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Grand Jurors Eye Bank Loans
A federal grand jury resumes probe into RFC loan angles tied to a Thomasville Alabama bank case. Justice Department official Ellis Aronson joined U S Attorney Percy Fountain as jurors seek whether a 455 758 dollar RFC loan to a South Alabama lumber firm relates to the old Thomasville Bank and Trust Co financial troubles.
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Mobile
Justice Department
RFC
Thomasville
Ala
Ellis Aronson
Criminal Division
U. S
Percy Fountain
South Alabama
Thomasville Bank & Trust Co
Dr Miles 21 Years with Du Pont Nylon R D
Dr Miles a long time Du Pont nylon researcher and development leader debuts Acrilan acrylic fiber at Chemstrand Marcus Hook plant. He aided early atomic bomb work, received War Department commendation, and helped design the Hanford plutonium plant. He and his family will reside in Decatur.
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Milés
Chemstrand
Marcus Hook
Pennsylvania
du Pont
Miles
War Department
Hanford
University of Chicago
Metallurgical Laboratory
Chicago
National Association of Manufacturers, Pioneers of American Industry
Princeton University
Princeton
Chemical Department
Alabama Delegates Split Yet Uncommitted in Kefauver Race
Alabama lists Kefauver supporters with nine delegates named by state and eight uncommitted delegates. Named Kefauver backers include Foster Jr Huntsville Pruitt Jr Chatom Garner Ozark Patterson Phenix City Kimbrell Fayette Brown Huntsville Davis Florence Gwin Birmingham. Uncommitted include Patterson King Howle Tuscaloosa Starnes Rains Cashion Austin and others. Some Howle and Roberts leaning to Kefauver while Russell backers predict up to 14 Alabama votes for the Georgian.
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Jacksonville State Teachers College
Leslie C. King
Gadsden
Tom Blake Howle
Anniston
Hugh Roberts Jr
Tuscaloosa
Gene Starnes
Guntersville
Hobby G. Rains
Charles Cashion
Red Bay
Chester Austin
Howle
Russell
Markets Report From Decatur Grain and Livestock Prices
Decatur market notes show middling cotton at 40.00c and strict row 38.50c. No 2 mile 3.10, No 2 wheat new crop 1.95, No 2 oats new crop 0.80, No 2 yellow ear 1.83. Hogs bring 21.75c in Decatur.
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Decatur
North Georgia live poultry market price report
Atlanta report shows a barely steady to unsettled market with light supplies of 2 3 4 lb and larger birds. Demand remains fair with prices for broilers under 3 1 2 lbs quoted at 30 to 31 cents per pound.
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Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
Nashville cattle hog prices steady on light supply
Prices barely move across cattle and hogs in Nashville markets. Calves hold about 50 with small supply steady. good to prime cattle 27 to 31 dollars, utility 20 to 26. Hogs 200 pounds moderately active with 180 pound butchers 25 cents lower, 190 pounds steady to 25 cents lower. sows mostly steady. Sheep scarce, spring lambs and ewes nominally steady.
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Nashville
Choice
Cotton futures rise as spot demand and shorts cover
New York cotton futures faded early weakness then steadied on spot buying and short covering. By late afternoon prices advanced five to thirty cents a bale from the previous close with Oct at 36.48, Dec 36.29 and Mar 36.16.
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New York
Civil rights plank debate echoes 1944 floor fight
The gathering heard leaders urge a tougher civil rights plank while opposing the GOP proposal. Walter White warned Negro voters could tip 17 states with 281 electoral votes, and Mrs. J W Alderman criticized Northern carpetbaggers for racial strife as Florida delegates led calls for stronger action.
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Philadelphia
Walter White
Leadership Conference On Civil Rights
White
Neville G. Penrose
Texas
Good Neighbor Commission
J. W. Alderman
Florida
North
Bond Set In Kidnap Case In Tuscaloosa
Two accused kidnappers from Gadsden Alabama James McGuire Jr. 25 and Freeman Shows 24 Centerville Alabama are held on twenty thousand dollar bond each awaiting grand jury action. Police Chief Hardin D Billingsley said both pleaded guilty at arraignment before Police Court Judge Joe G Burns.
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Tuscaloosa
Gadsden
Ala
Tuscaloosa County
Hardin D. Billingsley
James McGuire Jr
Frostburg
Freeman Shows
Centerville
Joe G. Burns
DAV Officers Installed At Decatur Meeting
Butler P. A. Hines became commander of the Decatur Disabled American Veterans post at Woodall's, succeeding Paul K. Thompson. New officers installed by State Cmdr A. E. Fulmer include James Casteel, James A. Clements, James Lankster, Herman Bailey, William Nelson, and M. L. Kingsmore. Fulmer spoke on state and potential national convention actions. over 30 members and guests attended.
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Butler P. A. Hines
Woodall’s
Paul K. Thompson
Decatur Dav
State Department
A. E. Fulmer
Clanton
James Casteel
James A. Clements
James Lankster
Herman Bailey
William—R. Nelson
M. L. Kingsmore
Fulmer
County Agents Discuss Agriculture Backdrop of State Progress
Mr. Law son promoted better trained agents and readiness to spread scientific farming ideas. W. J. Terry said Alabama’s greatness rests on agriculture and called the county agency system the backbone of progress. P. O. Davis argued that increasing food output with fewer farmers continues, aided by machinery and inputs. Committees prepared reports for the closing session tomorrow morning. Agents’ wives enjoyed Country Club entertainment. Alabama Flour Mills hosted lunch at Woodall’s.
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Lawson
W. J. Terry
Alabama
P. O. Davis
Extension Service
Mr. Davis
Cluch
Alabama Flour Mills
Woodall’s
Tennessee Valley Cooperative
Farm Industries
Lyons Hotel
J. F. Scroggins
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
E. P. Garrett
L. T. Wagnon
Morgan County
State County
Farm Industries, Inc
Lions Club Horse Show Ready for July Dates
Lions club directors report all preparations complete for the Lions horse show set for July 24 and 25. The board meeting at the City Electric Department provided final plans and last-minute details from organizers in charge of events.
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Lions Club Board of Directors
City Electric Department
Lions
Balloon Lift Calculation For Hydrogen One Pound
A rough estimate shows that using balloons to lift objects requires about 13 cubic feet of hydrogen to generate one pound of lift. The figure reflects buoyancy from hydrogen gas displacing air and the net lift after accounting for gas weight.
Apartment for Rent Three Furnished Rooms Upstairs
Adults only near 410 Jackson SE. Utilities furnished. Three rooms, $80 monthly. Phone 568.
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Jackson’ SE
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