Merger Vote Set For Tuesday In Somerville Road Area
Voters in a 12 acre Somerville Road area south of Decatur will vote Tuesday on incorporation. Balloting occurs at Frank J. Stone residence from 8 am to 6 pm for residents who have lived there three months. Judge T C Almon appointed Mary Connell Lucy Harris Caddell Kathleen P Duncan inspectors Ann K Scroggins Robbie R Nungester clerks Marguerite G Stone returning officer. Property owners petitioned for city incorporation and council approved action in June. election set for July 20.
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Somerville Road
Decatur
Frank J. Stone
T. C. Almon
Mary B. Connell
Lucy ‘Harris Caddell
Kathleen P. Duncan
Ann K. Scroggins
Robbie R. Nungester
Marguerite G. Stone
Almon
Czech General Is In U S Zone Fled to American occupation area in Germany after communist takeover
Washington reports Czech Republic top general Antonin Bohumil Hasal escaped from Czechoslovakia several weeks ago and reached the U S zone in Germany. His last post was military aide to President Eduard Benes. The fate of War Minister Ludwig Svoboda remains uncertain amid a government roundup of refugees accused of plotting killings.
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Washington
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Antonin Bohumil Hasal
Hasal
Eduard Benes
Clement Gottwald
Ludwig Svoboda
Prague
United States Counter-Intelligence Corps
Interior and
National Defense Ministers
Halal
Decatur Girls Scout Day Camp Plans and Standards
The Wheeler Area Girl Scout Council announces Decatur day camp as a summer outdoor program for girls and Brownies. The camp emphasizes rest periods and on site nursing with a physician on call, preparing attendees in dramatics cooking crafts nature study and dancing. A second camp is planned for July 27 and 28 with families transporting scouts to and from the Little House daily.
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Wheeler Area
Girl Scout Council
Erskine Chenaut
Decatur
Cease Fire In Palestine Sparks Protests Across Cities
Arabs and Jews accuse each other of violating the truce as demonstrations erupt in Cairo Amman and Jerusalem. The Arab League dismisses the cease fire as only a gap in jihad while the U.N. council warns of sanctions if either side fails to comply.
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Arab League
Palestine
U. N
Cairo
Amman
Trans-Jordan
Abdullah
Jerusal
Markets End Rally After Heavy Selloff In New York
Wall Street closed with a late rally as heavy selling eased. Leading issues fell 1 to 12 points amid a third straight day of broad declines with the market still down sharply from recent peaks.
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New York
Poultry Market Steady Amid Mixed Bids in North Georgia
North Georgia live poultry market remained steady as buyers varied in price by one cent. Light-weight fryers abundant though not excessive, New Hampshire Reds higher than Barred Rock Crosses by one cent, weights mostly 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds with some crosses at 3 pounds. Prices paid FOB farm for fryers 3 pounds or heavier at 31.2 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New Hampshire Reds
Markets at a Glance from New York and Chicago
In New York on July 19 stocks weaken as heavy selling pushes markets down. Bonds soften with rails hit by selling. Cotton slides amid liquidation. In Chicago wheat shows mixed results after early losses, corn gains on robust crop weather, oats fall with heavy cash grain offerings.
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New York
Chicago
Nashville Livestock Market Report July 19
Nashville Tennessee cattle and hog market entries show a slow open with mostly steady early sales. Cows bulls and good steers and heifers near last week, lower grades uneven. calves and hogs also described with price ranges across weight classes.
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Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Grain prices tumble as oats lead drop on Chicago board
Oats fell sharply as traders unloaded the new crop while corn and soybeans slipped modestly. Wheat closed with small losses then rallied, with July wheat at about 2.25 and corn near 2.10, oats around 0.84 to 0.85, rye down to 1.87, and soybeans down 3 to 4 cents per bushel.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
New York Cotton Futures Rally on Short Covering
New York July cotton futures rose to session highs as short covering intensified after the ECA announced new credit authorizations for the current quarter. Prices closed 70 cents per bale up from the prior close with mixed action across contracts, while the Middling spot price stood at 34.45 cents.
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N.Y
New York
Cottton
ECA
Films To Hit Radio Again
Hollywood producer Bob Thomas reports on industry push against radio with satire in The Hucksters and a segment in Three Wives targeting soap operas. He notes gossip about a Miss Hush narrator, Lynn Fontanne rumored, and highlights June Allyson’s MGM boost with a new portable dressing room.
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Hollywood
Miss Hush
Lynn Fontanne
June Allyson
MGM
Greer Garson
Susan Hayward
Tulsa
Jesse Barker
Tony Martin
London
Paldoors
Esther Williams
James Stewart
Linda Darnell
Anna Luccasta
Columbia
Peromnia Nak 20th-Fox
Fourteen Morgan County Educators Win 45 Pound Watermelon Award
Fourteen Morgan county educators were honored after winning a 45 pound watermelon for having the largest representation at a North Alabama superintendents and principals conference at Florence State Teachers College. Delegates studied in service education, aligning school programs to pupil needs, and coordinating the total instructional program. Attendees from Morgan County included H R Leeman, Eleanora Hamilton, S M Dollar, and others from Covington, Danville, Falkville, Hartselle, Moulton Heights, Priceville, Ryan, Trinity, and Lacey's Spring.
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Morgan County
Florence
State Department of
Erica Ana
S. M. Dollar
Austinville
Li -E
Wooten Cotaco
G. C. Spencer
Danville
W.T. McMullan
Eva
E. G. Smith
Falkville
D. Whitten
Flint
E. C. Price
Hartselle
O. N. Williams
Moulton Heights
George T. Woodruff
Priceville
Randolph Ryan
Ryan
L. E. Bagwell
Trinity
Lester Phillips
Lacey's Spring
Truman Inflation Fight Splits Democrats and GOP
President Truman faces sharp criticism from Southern Democrats and Republicans over his inflation control plan and a summer special session. Senator McClellan warns a recall may be tragic if international events do not demand action. Dewey signals cooperation but prefers constructive laws while campaigning.
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Truman
Congress
Ross
McClellan
D-Ark
Dixie Party
Philadelphia
Arkansas
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Martin
Mass
Taft
Ohio
New York
Washington
Ferguson
R-Mich
Senate
Tis
Dixie
Dr Edmonds Leads Alabama Crusade for Children
Dr Henry M Edmonds heads the Crusade for Children in Alabama as state chairman. Sponsored by the United Nations and backed by the State Department, the effort aims to lift 230,000,000 children under fifteen from starvation and counter communist influence with aid and human decency.
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Henry M. Edmonds
D. D
Crusade For Children
Alabama
Edmonds
United Nations Appeal For Children
United Nations
State Department
U. S. State Department
Dr. Edmonds
Liquor Store Threatened with Closure Over Rent Spike
Montgomery officials report the state liquor board may close store No 66 in Mountain Brook due to rent rising from 60 to 125 dollars a month upon lease expiration Oct 1. Inspectors cannot find an alternate building and Chairman Gregory says closure could occur rather than pay higher rent. A Homewood store is nearby. A grand jury report on Montgomery county night clubs prompts warnings to licensees and a probation for Dothan restaurant operator C M Scott of 249 East Main St.
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Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
Mountain Brook
Lowell Gregory
Homewood
Grand Jury
Montgomery County
Arditinistrator
oKiank Bunklex
Iribgos
C. M. Scott
East Main St
Dothan
W. D. Windham
Scottie
Laney urges Southern unity against Truman actions
Campaign Laney of Arkansas warns Southern Democrats to act through state party organizations to oppose President Truman. He notes South is outnumbered yet American and urges delegations at the states rights meeting to return home and advise Democratic conventions accordingly. Alabama and Mississippi electors are pledged against Truman.
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Truman
Birmingham
Ala
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Gov
Fielding Wright
Mississippi
Mr. Truman
Alben W. Barkley
South
Laney
Arkansas
National Democratic Party
Southern Party
Alabama
Smith urges CNC support for states’ rights in the South
Gerald L. K. Smith leader of the Christian Nationalist Crusade says his group will back the South in its states’ rights campaign. He attended a Saturday conference as Oklahoma delegate, lives in Tulsa, and will urge followers to endorse states’ rights in every state. Smith cites white supremacy and says blacks and Jews have too much political influence.
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Birmingham
Ala
Gerald L. K. Smith
Christian Nationalist Crusade
South
Smith
Oklahoma
Tulsa
St. Louis
Wright and Thurmond Plan Parley for States' Rights Campaign
Governor Wright and Governor Thurmond, the states' rights nominees, will confer soon after Thurmond's Birmingham nomination. Wright, returning to Jackson, says the meeting will map an active campaign and defend against civil rights measures.
Feeder Calf Sale Predicted as Strong Alabama Auction
Feeder Calf Association officials predict Tuesday sale in Demopolis will be one of Alabama's best. Buyers from across the state are expected and over 40 percent of the Black Belt’s top feeder calves will be offered at auction.
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Demopolis
A‘a
Alabama
Black Belt
Southern Research Institute to Build $200000 Plastics Lab
The Southern Research Institute authorized a new three story laboratory for plastics and textiles costing $200,000. Construction will begin immediately and the building is the fifth laboratory built by the institute.
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NEW Laboratory
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Research Institute
Institute
June cotton consumption and spindles disclosed by Census
The Census Bureau reports June cotton use at 801 142 bales lint and 94 754 linters. May consumption was 785 440 lint and 98 893 linters, with June last year at 729 412 lint and 69 652 linters. For the 11 months to June 30, lint totaled 8 719 452 bales and linters 1 070 190, against 9 347 031 and 900 212 a year ago. June spindle activity reached 21 479 000, down from May’s 21 723 000 and June last year’s 21 322 000.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Berlin Crisis Sparks Western Talks and Blockade Pressure
Reports from London Berlin and Washington describe rising tension over the Berlin blockade with Western powers planning new notes or measures. Officials warn that any forceful move could trigger war while airlift operations continue and coal and food supplies move under tight safety controls. Gen Pierre Koenig and Maj Gen Donovan participate in high level discussions as the plan to counter blockade develops.
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Dr. Mayhew
Britain
U. S
France
Russia
China
United Nations
Berlin
Germany
Pierre Koenig
Baden
London
Western Germany
Royal Air Force
Fassberg
Hannover
Schoenewalde
Panama
Suez
Washington
Vienna
Trieste
Rusia
Lowe
Lucius D. Clay
William J. Donovan
Donovan
Decatur General Hospital Patients and Local Notices
Health and hospital updates from Decatur area include Billy Mane’ Minor of Danville 2 and W. E. Johnson of 306 Fifth Street S. ill at Decatur General hospital. R. J. Roy moved to Hamil clinic by Brown's ambulance. Carter Jr. arrested at courthouse annex. bacteriologist Mrs. J. E. Clem vacationing with sisters in Memphis and Batesville. Rabies tests negative on cat and dog heads from Hodges 2 and Monton 1. Wesleyan Service Guild meets at 7:30 p.m. at 1218 Fifth Avenue W S. Nelsons welcome daughter Charming LaSue born at St. Vincent's in Birmingham. Shaw guests of Mrs. Earl Williams in Decatur. Cotton market noon quotes middling 34 and strict low 33. Mrs. Mark Lumpkin and son Roger Dale moved to 1219 Third Avenue E by Mutual Service ambulance. Mrs. L. F. Thompson and Miss Joyce Dougherty noted as patients at Hamil clinic and Athens 7 respectively. several local dismissals from Hamil clinic.
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Mark Lumpkin
Roger Dale
Decatur General Hospital
Third Avenue E
Funeral for General Pershing Draws Thousands to Capitol
At the capitol on Sunday crowds watched General Pershing laid in state as President Truman, ex artillerymen and top officials joined a somber procession. The Army prepared a grand military funeral at Arlington with 3,500 service members, a black cavalry horse, armored car escorts, and F80 jet aircraft providing air cover for the cortege.
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Capitol
Harry Truman
Truman
Arlington
United States
Pershing
Air Force
Milk Price Fixing Indictments Hearings Open
Federal court in Chattanooga began arguments on motions to dismiss indictments charging five Chattanooga and Rossville dairy firms and seven company officials with milk price fixing. Judge Marion S. Boyd heard the case after Judge Leslie R. Carr disqualified himself.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Federal District Court Today
Rossville
Western Berlin Demonstrators Denounce Russian Blockade
Five thousand Western Berliners demonstrated against the Russian blockade. Speakers denounced the cold cynicism of communism that blocks path for women and children while urging a display of strength by the Western Allies to deter a dictator.
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Berlin
Jury Considers Miller's Fate
A Morgan county circuit court jury deliberated at noon on Clyde Miller's sentence after his guilty plea to robbery. Miller faces a second robbery trial on Monday July 26 with capital punishment possible. Other cases heard: Marion Schull grand larceny not pressed. Rayburn Jones grand larceny two counts continued. Melvin Fletcher buying stolen property. James Daniel Sales burglary. Clarence Weaver grand larceny to be tried tomorrow.
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Clyde Miller
Morgan County Circuit Court
Miller
Burleson Dinsmore
Marion Schull
Rayburn Jones
Melvin Fletcher
James Daniel Sales
Clarence Weaver
Famous Profile Nets Capture at LaGuardia Field
At LaGuardia Field a youth accused of being John Barrymore Jr was identified by a policeman from his profile. The boy, son of the late actor John Barrymore, had been staying in Watertown New York with his family. His stepfather Dr. John Vruwink said the boy wished to return to Los Angeles and arranged a flight home.
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New York
John, Barrymore
la Guardia Field
John Barrymore, Jr
John Vruwink
Los Angeles
Wntertown
N. Y
Admiral Reveals Third Bomb Lost in Pacific
Rear Admiral Ellis Zacharias says a third atom bomb was sent to the Pacific theater late in the war but disappeared aboard a Navy destroyer en route to Tianian Island in the Marianas. The Navy spokesman noted the claim had been previously released and buried by Hiroshima and Nagasaki coverage.
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New York
Ellis Zacharias
Navy
United States
Pacific Theater
Zacharias
Tianian
Marianas
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Halbrooks Rites to Be Held on Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs Eva Mae Halbrooks 81 will be Tuesday at 2 PM from Shoal Creek church with Revs D W Crow and F T Smith. Burial in the adjoining cemetery Mutual Service in charge. She died in Hartselle hospital Sunday at 5 PM after a Friday collapse at a son's home. Surviving are four sons two daughters three sisters two brothers many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Eva Mae Halbrooks
Shoal Creek Church
D. W. Crow
F. T. Smith
Halbrooks
Hartselle Hospital
J. A. Halbrooks
Hartseller
Harry Lawrence
Decatur
Robert Blankenship
Fred Blakenship
Arkansas
Manager Named For Mobile Stadium
MOBILE AL July 19 Joe Mason former city recreation director of Miami Fla was named manager of Mobile s new 40000 capacity athletic stadium today Trustees of the non profit Ladd Memorial Stadium Corporation announced the 45 year old Mason would have charge of football games and other activities at the stadium He will assist in coordinating a citywide sports program in cooperation with the Mobile Touchdown club and city recreation department Stadium profits will be used to help finance the program As Miami recreation director Mason helped develop the Orange Bowl from its start through the 1947 game He resigned a year ago.
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Mobile
Ala
Joe Mason
Miami
Fla
Ladd Memorial Stadium Corporation
Mason
Mobile Touchdown Club
City Recreation Department
Miami Recreation
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