Pickets Press Governor Over DuPont Strike at Big Belle Plant
Pickets gathered at the West Virginia capitol slamming Governor Clarence Meadows for intervening in the DuPont Big Belle plant dispute. Meadows proposed a new settlement idea as 2,500 workers remained on site under an injunction while District 50 members argued the contract still covers 400,000 workers. A DuPont employee was detained on grounds of drunkenness and carrying a concealed blackjack.
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Charleston
W. Va
Clarence Meadows
United Mine Workers’ District 50
DuPonts
Big Belle Ammonia
Capitol
Governor's
Leon Yablonski
Union
Meadows
DuPont
Belle
NLRB
District 50
UMW
Shelton Rites Set for Pfc Joe K Shelton in Decatur
Funeral services for Pfc. Joe K. Shelton 32 are planned Thursday at 2 p.m. at Conway church with full military rites by Moulton National Guard. Burial follows Sivley cemetery Highsmith of Moulton in charge. He died August 24 1944 in France and will be laid to rest beside relatives in Decatur. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters with pallbearers named.
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Conway Church
Joe K. Shelton
Decatur
E. E. Byars
Sivley Cemetery
Highsmith
Moulton
Trinity 1
Howard E. and
Homer
Trinity
Gracie Thrasher
Hattie McCormick
Phil Morris
Trinty
Annexation Plans Move Forward For Decatur Harbor Area
Decatur council votes to fund July August and September harbor costs. approves Morgan County to borrow 15000 for Decatur General hospital improvements. total debt 84873.70 with 17800 paid. Cottingham resigns hospital board chair per physician instructions. Annexation targets areas south of Decatur and inclusion of Legion Field. no transit route changes. Street improvement resolutions pass with minimal objections over cost.
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Decatur
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
Hospital Board
Decatur General Hospital
T. J. Cottingham
Fairview
Somerville Road
North Avenue
McIathery
Legion Field
Central Methodist Church
Council
Schuman Budget Crisis Prompts Cabinet Resignation
Red Naud and allies clash in the Socialists versus the premier over an Army budget of about 1.017 billion. Schuman opposes deeper cuts, the assembly pushes for a 40 million cut. Schuman’s cabinet resigns as no confidence vote yet to be held.
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Naud
Schuman
Oe Ee
Napaieal Todielis
National Assembly
Schumens
Assembly
Markets slide and rise in mixed Wall Street session
On July 20 in New York the stock market recovered from earlier losses with gains up to six points. Rail and oil led the rebound, spreading to steels, motors and chemicals as heavy trading persisted at about 1.6 million shares. Superior Oil of California rose six points after a 20 point drop, with other leaders including Richfield Oil and U S Steel among movers. In Atlanta the USDA reports North Georgia live poultry steady to firm with firmer prices for fryers under 3 pounds and fewer outside truckers aiding movement.
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New York
Superior Oil of California
Richfield Oil
Nickel Plate
Skelly Oil
U.S. Steel
General Motors
Goodrich Tire
Curtiss - Wright
American Smelting
Phelps Dodge Copper
Allied Chemical
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Chesapeake and Ohio
Era and Missions Corp
Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
New Hampshire Reds
Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago
New York stocks rose in a broad rally while bonds were mixed and rails improved. Cotton showed irregular demand with light mill buying and hedge selling. In Chicago wheat held steady amid mill buying and profit taking, corn fell on strong crop prospects with heavier bookings, oats declined on heavy shipments. Hog prices were steady to 25 cents lower with a top at 29.50, cattle steady to 50 cents lower with a top load lot at 39.75.
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New York
Chicago
Wheat futures rise then ease on Chicago Board
Im proved flour demand triggered aggressive mill buying in the wheat pit at the Board of Trade in Chicago. Prices moved as much as 2 cents above prior close before profit taking trimmed the advances. July wheat at 2.2534, corn varied with July at 2.07 1 4, oats down to 0.80 1 2, rye up to 1.88 1 2, and soybeans up 3 cents to 3.78 for July.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
New York Cotton Futures End Lower in Final Hour
In New York on July 20 the market closed weak as selling intensified in the last hour. Futures ended 40 cents to $1.00 a bale lower than the previous close, slipping to the day’s lows.
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New York
Nashville Livestock Prices Steady Amid Mixed cattle and hogs
Nashville July 20 cattle and calves mix shows uneven demand with steers and heifers down 1.00 to 2.00 from last week while cows and bulls hold. Calves steady to 1.00 lower. hogs mostly steady with ranges from 22.50 to 28.25 for various weights. sheep steady with spring lambs 25.50 to 28.50 and ewes 8.00 to 13.00.
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Nashville
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Youths Accused of Killing Warden to Go On Trial
Jasper report states two youths charged with murdering jail warden D. F. Burkett following a break in last month will face circuit court next week. Indicted for first degree murder, Frankill of Carbon Hill and David Saree of Suaber are set for trial on July 28 with Circuit Judge Roy Parcell presiding.
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Jasper
D. F.burkett
Frankill
Carbon Hill
Tria
David Saree
Suaber
Roy Parcell
Reflectors Stolen From Roads Prompt Safety Warning
Patrol reports multiple light reflectors on Somerville Road Highway 31 S and Danville Road removed in past two weeks near Flint Creek. Sgt Little says children may take them for bikes. State highway property, theft creates traffic hazards and arrests may follow.
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W. B
Somerville Road
Highway 31
Danville Road
Flint Creek
Little
Sgt. Little Said
Truman faces anti inflation talk with wheat pact note
Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross outlined Truman’s program to ease global tension through ratification of the international wheat agreement and a United Nations headquarters loan. He said the anti inflation bill drafting has begun and a message to Congress may come Monday or Tuesday, with a news conference planned Thursday.
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Wherry
Congress
Charles G. Ross
U. N
Mr. Truman
Ross
Truman
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
GOP
Senate Foreign Relations
United States
Great Britain
U. S
Canada
Australia
Russia
Argentina
Texas
California
Yree
Missouri
Tobey
Newshire
McCarran
Nevada
Downey
Earle Warren
Supreme Court
Lall Givin
High Court
Marriages and Deeds Listed in Daily Records
Local notices show multiple marriages with ages and residences including J B Edwards and Eloise Bryant in Hartselle and Somerville, plus Martin Fleming and Margaret Simpson. Property transfers include Augusta Bishop to Luke Speebolding and others with dollar values ranging from 100 to 8500, listing names and pairings across several entries.
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J. B. Edwards
Hartselle
Eloise Ruth Bryant
Somerville
Martin Arthur Fleming
Bessemer
Margaret Ann Simpson
Seventh Avenue
W. Deeds
Nettie C. Duncan
Hollis Fisher
Alice Lee Fisher
W. T. Tillery
I. D. Johnson
Clarence Paul Tapscott
A. A. Powers
Lizzie Peek
Mae Sanders
Page Tapscott
Dave D. Straughter
Price Fairbanks
Melvin J.” Blackwood
Clyde Blankenship
A. Millican
Virgil Chan
Walter Mack
Margaret W. Mack
Bryan
McAfee
L. Skidmore
L. E. Wooten
Assault Said To Five Here In Morgan County
Five people charged with assault with intent to murder Ruth Nell Johnson were arrested by Deputies Kirkpatrick and Nuby after an incident at the Cotton Club on West Cain Street. One woman, Sonya Ella Long, 16, posted 750 dollars bond. Ruby Robinson, 29, and Rob ert Walter, 22, held on Cain Street and posted bond. Roberta Ellison, 19, Fannie Miller, 53, also jailed. Affidavits signed before Judge W H Long on July 17.
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Morgan County
Ruth Nell Johnson
Kirkpatrick and
Nuby
Sonya Ella Long
Roberta Ellison
Fannie Miller
Market Street
Ruby Robinson
Robert Walter
Cain Street
Cotton Club
W. Cain Street
W. H. Long
Four Day Florence Day Camp Led by Mrs Morrow
Florence day camp plans managed by Mrs E M Morrow as chairman with council board members including Mrs Erskine Chenault registrar Mrs H B Norwood and Mrs Ray Childs and director Miss Wanda Harris. Unit leaders include Mrs Murray King Mrs Russell Lynne Mrs Sam Gholson and others across Old Hickory Tennessee and Courtland Alabama organizing staff duties.
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Hell of
Flake Farley
Ben LeDuke
Paul Robinson
A. C. Brown
Allen Waller
Casto Jarvis
Floyd Harris
H. W. Hughes
John McBride
Jane Harris
Old Hickory
Tenn
C. F. Hayes
Kathryn Lee Wiley
Frances Drake
Courtland
Ala
E. G. Maples
M. G. Ozier
Truce Violations Reported as Fighting Persists Near Jerusalem
Jewish and Arab forces clash around Jerusalem with four Jews killed in outbreaks as双方 front lines stay guarded. Damascus reports four engine bomber strikes hitting El Kuneitra and the El Kuneitra Baniyas road, though bombers cause no damage. Israeli units raid Arab Legion positions in Meah Shearim for 90 minutes as UN talks with Frank-Begay seek truce observance. Bernadotte says no time limit for the present truce, unlike the four week armistice.
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Damascus
Syria
el Kuneitra
el Kuneitra-Baniyas
Jerusalem
Holy
Arab Legion
Meah Shearim
U. N
Frank Begjey
Bernadotte
Rhodes
Johnston Quits Cullman Post After 29 Years Service
Richard P. Johnston resigns as Cullman city school superintendent effective September 1 1948 due to ill health. He has led the district for 29 years, one of the state's longest tenures, and is a longtime Cullman County figure born near Hanceville.
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Richard P. Johnston
Cullman City
the Daily
Johnston
Cullman County
Hanceville
Cullman
Berlin Controls Food Airlift Amid Propaganda Clash
Soviet forces sent 1601 tons of food and supplies to Berlin in 24 hours including steel matting for Tempelhof runway. Western Allies questioned the offer as propaganda while noting ongoing airlift and currency disputes. Gen. Clay demanded proof in performance as Russians blockaded Western zones.
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Tempelhoff
U. S
Ger
Gatow
Berlin
United States of America
Frankfurt
Lucius D. Clay
al Berlin
Clay
U.S
Moscow
Council of Ministers
Germany
Soviet Union
Britain
Helmstedt
America
Local society notes and community events in Decatur
Mr and Mrs Melvin Hutson and Mrs R A Frazier return from Panama City Fla. The Decatur cotton market quotes middling inch at 34 and strict low at 33. Mrs C E Wright Decatur 3 admitted to Decatur General hospital. Durants welcome a son born at Decatur General hospital. Baby James Smith admitted at 1816 Seventh Street East. Herman Evans traveled to Birmingham for the weekend. Ice cream supper by the Women Missionary Society at Pleasant Hill Friday at 7 PM. Community House Market Street board to skip July and August meetings. Revival and vacation Bible school underway at Sherman Street Church of God. Bible school 9:30 AM daily. revival 7:30 PM nightly. Evangelist Doris Wilson from Mobile conducts services. Two blind musicians from Talladega school for the blind direct music. Mr and Mrs Boyd Draper and son Mack visit from Dallas TX.
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Sherman Street Church
Decatur Council OKs 33262.50 for Property Title Purchase
City council authorizes Mayor H R Summer to borrow 33262.50 to acquire property. Repayment comes from forthcoming federal and state grants after title is certified, with grants due within weeks of certification.
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Decatur
H. R. Summer
Rites For Soldier Stated Wednesday
The body of F O William David Bates 27 is being returned from a military cemetery in England to Athens for funeral services Wednesday at McConnells Funeral home at 3 P M. Burial will follow in Antioch cemetery at Elkmont with full military rites. He was a fighter pilot with the Eighth Air Force killed on February 6 1945 on his seventh mission. He is survived by his mother Mrs Dezzie Bates Cullman two sisters Mrs Caude Wood Cullman Miss Gladys Bates Washington D C one brother Douglas Bates Huntsville and several aunts and uncles including Mrs Murray Dodd and R D Bates Decatur.
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William David Bates
England
Athens
McConnells Funeral
Antioch
Elkmont
Eighth Air Force
Dezzie Bates
Cullman
Caude Wood
Gladys Bates
Washington, D. C
Douglas Bates
Huntsville
Murray Dodd
R. D. Bates
Decatur
Yak fighter flight over Berlin stirs Allied observers
Allied and Soviet air activity near Berlin reported as 12 Yak fighters entered the region. Two aircraft reportedly flew low over Gatow airfield and then performed a belly pass over an American C 54 transport, amid claims of routine testing.
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U. S. Army
Tempelhof
Elbe River
Four Power Air Control Center
Berlin
Gatow Air Aid
Five Western European Powers Align on Russia Berlin Crisis
In The Hague the five Western European powers Britain France Holland Belgium Luxembourg issue a united approach on Russia over Berlin. A close source says the council agrees on a joint policy opposing force or ultimatums, while France contemplates a federation of Western Europe.
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Louis Nevin
Hague
Holland
European Union
Russia
Britain
Franier Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
Berlin
United States
Waten Iaipa
Germany
France
Mutual tries to persuade Adams to take seven thousand prize
A Mutual Broadcasting Company rep rushed to Huntington to urge Jack and Dorothy Adams to accept the $7,000 radio quiz prize. The couple had turned it down, saying they were hounded by well wishers and salesmen since Sunday and feared the publicity. Adams sought assurances the public would leave them alone before accepting.
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Huntington
W. Va
Mutual Broadcasting Company
Jack L. Adams
Adams
Edward Lee
Lee
Mutual
Telephone Company
Broadcasting Company
New York
Dorothy
Clyde Miller Sentenced After Plea Deals and Court Delays
Monday afternoon Clyde Miller received a total 15 year sentence after the state waived capital punishment in one count and added a five year term for a robbery conviction. The trial docket included Bes sie Collier and other cases as court reconvened after a morning session.
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Bessie Collier
Clyde Miller
Miller
James Lester Lang
Elmer Knighten
Charles Berry Jr
J. W. Meeds
Louis Tunstill
Supreme Court
Ezell Chatman
Olen Smith
Jury Indicts Reds in Sealed Federal Case
A long running federal grand jury investigating communist activities handed up sealed indictments in New York. The New York Sun reported the panel planned to indict many communist officials linked to a Moscow directed effort to overthrow the U S government. Bench warrants were ordered and the jury recessed subject to call as authorities keep details secret.
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New York
New York Sun
U. S
Vincent J. Leibell
John F. X. McGahey
the Sun
FBI
Tom Clark
The
Sun
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Philadelphia
Laxson Services to Be Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. FE W Laxson of 1823 Seventh Avenue East were rescheduled from this afternoon to Wednesday under the direction of Mutual Service. Rites will be at 4 PM at Ninth Street Methodist Church with Rev. O S Gambler officiating. Interment follows in City cemetery.
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FE. W Laxson
Seventh Avenue East
Ninth Street Methodist Church
O. S. Gambler
City Cemetery
Miners Trapped at Lone Star Mine
McCurtain Oklahoma July 20 an undetermined number of coal miners were trapped in the Lone Star coal mine today. John M Malloy chief mine inspector announced.
Obituary: Arwin Draper Dies Suddenly at 54
Funeral services for David Arwin Draper 54 of Moulton will be held at First Methodist Church Hartselle with burial in the Huntsville area. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his Moulton home after a Birmingham trip for work with Howard-Hall Transportation. Survived by wife Elsa Puckett Draper, mother Mrs J L Draper, four sisters and two brothers.
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David Arwin Draper
Moulton
Decatur
First Methodist
Hartselle
Brown’s
Artselle
Brown
Mr. Draper
Birmingham
Howard — Hall Transportation Company
Draper
Malone Coal and Grain Company
Turner Coal and Grain Company
Howard Hall Transportation Company
L and N Motor Company
Ford Dealers
First Methodist Church
Elsa Puckett Draper
J. L. Draper
James
M. Heflin
Edinburg
Ind
HL. Peterson
Aline D. Chunn
D. Meadows
J. Gill
Pittsburgh, Pa
Lawson S
Athens
Beloved. Man Called Home Beloved. Man Called Home
Final rites for Thomas Edgar Crittenden 77 retired Hartselle lumber man were to be held from his Hartselle residence Tuesday at 4 PM with Rev. Doyce Mitchell and Rev. Frank Aldridge officiating. Interment in Hartselle cemetery directed by Peck. He died Monday at 6 30 PM at his home survived by widow Mary A. Crittenden a son Dr Jack Crittenden two sisters and a brother in Los Angeles Pallbearers named.
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Thomas Edgar Crittenden
Hartselle
Doyce Mitchell
Frank L. Aldridge
Peck
Crittenden
Mary A. Crittenden
Jack Crittenden
J. A. Rorex
Sheffield
Lucy Crumley
Avon Park
Fla
Marcus Crittenden
Los Angeles
Cal
D. W. McNeil
Jim Hartselle
Louis Houston
P. W. Barclift
Jack Stone
John Roberts
Foes and Dixiecrats set plans as Truman program awaits
The 1948 political scene features President Truman pushing a 1947 cost of living bill in a new form while Dewey stays away from Washington. Dixiecrat leaders Thurmond and Wright outline Southern strategy after Philadelphia, with Mississippi and Alabama delegates walking out. Thurmond predicts Southern wins, while Walace’s third party heads to Philadelphia to gauge policy on Russia and the atomic bomb.
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Dewey
The
New Yorker
Washington
Deep South
Govs. J. Strom Thurmond
Fielding L. Wright
South Carolina
Mississippi
Birmingham
Truman
Philadelphia
Alabama
National Party
Wright
Jackson
Columbia
S. C
Thurmond
Sparks Still Undecided on Presidential Vote
Former Gov Chauncey Sparks says he has not decided whom to vote for in the upcoming Presidential campaign. He aims to avoid hysteria and prefers sound thinking for Alabama and the South while he weighs options.
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Eufaula
Ala
Chauncey Sparks
Sparks
Alabama
South
Philadelphia
Joseph N. Langan
Mobile
Truman
Montgomery
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Millard McWhorter
Almion McWhorter
Hoyt Shelton
Loyd Shelton
Brice Bryant
Price Bryant
Almon Gillespie
Barnes Pitt
Wall Street
Seless
Nashville Livestock
Warden
Saralee McClellan
D-Ark
White House
McClellan
Soviets
Ecaturs
Ries
Melvin Hutson
R. A. Frazier
Panama City, Fla
C. E. Wright
Decatur 3
Decatur ‘General Hospital
Russell
Durant, Hartseller
James Smith
Seventh Street East
Herman Evans
Women's Missionary Society
Pleasant Hill
Community House of Market Street
Boyd Draper
Mack
Dallas
Laxson
Arwin Draper
Henry A. Wallace
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