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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
1
Partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Saturday with scattered thundershowers in North and central portions. Decatur reports 96 high 71 low with 09 recorded. Local business and social notes include church services, building permits, and hospital transfers. Draft board updates, medical patients, and revival details conclude with diary reference.
John Leonard Rackley an 11 year old Hartsville boy sustained a broken collarbone and possible skull fracture after a hit and run. His stepbrother John D McClanahan, 14, is also in the hospital with injuries reported by doctors this morning.
Birmingham reports a surge in Confederate flag demand driven by a Birmingham Chamber of Commerce note on a rebellious Southern Democrat meeting. Letters and calls from across the nation pour in to flag dealers with buyers from California and Brooklyn seeking Stars and Bars and Alabama flags.
Washington July 23 A ranking Republican leader forecast a short special session lasting about three weeks to a month with few new laws. He cited a don t get excited strategy and said any bills likely involve education aid and civil rights proposals while housing and anti inflation measures seem unlikely. He noted a loan proposal for a UN headquarters and suggested minimal legislation overall with the next congress to fulfill the 1948 platform. See SHORT on Page 2.
British authorities report Russian air activity in the Hamburg to Berlin corridor including bombing practice and firing exercises. This follows prior alleged violations of flight rules in the same lane used by the RAF to supply Western Berlin during the blockade.
Wallace declares he will not repudiate support from communists if offered in his third party bid. He says no one can prove he is a communist and cites Communist backing as a political liability. Glen Taylor of Idaho is named as running mate at the convention opening.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey hosts Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower at Pawling New York for a surprise conference on European affairs and the Berlin crisis. Ike and Mrs. Eisenhower traveled from New York City for a lunch with the Deweys before returning.
Wallace told supporters that communists back him for peace so they can try socialist experiments in Russia, arguing peace will let what he calls progressive capitalism operate in the United States. He said the convention would mark Lee Wallace in world history.
In Montgomery, William J. Houston faces a poison murder trial over the death of his 4 year old stepson Kerry Wayne Ingram. Jurors deliberated until late, a mistrial was declared earlier, and Houston testified denying the insurance policy motive.
The cost of living index reached a new record on June 15 with food prices at record levels. The index for urban wage earners and clerical workers stood at 171.1 percent of the 1935 39 average, as Truman pursues anti inflation measures and Porter joins as a temporary special assistant to coordinate data for the bill.
Two youthful ex-convicts tied to a two week Ohio manhunt ended their crime spree at a roadblock near Van Wert. West was killed by a machine gun shot. Daniels surrendered after claiming responsibility. Officers Sgt. Conn and game warden FrieMo th suffered critical and serious injuries. Authorities linked the pair to seven killings across more than 20 states.
A 19 year old from Rome Georgia was jailed in Atlanta on suspicion of bigamy after a report he left his 34 year old wife for a second bride described as a 13 year old. Detectives Pendley and Blackwell identified Alfred E Leonard as the suspect and noted Leonard wed Joan Haney on July 14 in Jonesboro Georgia. The first wife and two children were said to live in Rome. Leonard reportedly told police he will serve time and then marry the second wife.
The Decatur city limits extension election is set for Tuesday August 17 from 8 AM to 6 PM at Hart's store on the old Somerville Road. Voters must reside in the 100 acre area south of Decatur including Wierican Legion property McGIather's addition and McCullough subdivision for three months prior and be qualified. Probate Judge T C Almon appointed Dewey Hughes C N Hart and L J Ward as inspectors with Aileen Johnson Helen Childs as clerks Ozelle Raager Beams as returning officer. Residents of a 12 acre adjoining tract voted Tuesday to be brought into the city limits. Property owners in the 100 acre section submitted a petition to annex the territory.
Alabama Gas Company and Birmingham Gas Company propose a merger forming Alabama Gas Corporation. Joseph N. Green says the new firm would serve all current municipalities at existing rates and be financed for necessary expansions. Current officers would stay in place as the plan seeks approval from the Alabama Public Service Commission and the Securities Exchange Commission.
Montgomery reports Gov Fielding L Wright of Mississippi, a Southern Democrats VP candidate, asserts a federal fair employment practices act would be felt first in Alabama and Mississippi. He cites the walkout of Mississippi's delegation and half of Alabama's from the Democratic National Convention and heads to Atlanta for a strategy conference with states rights leaders.
Miss Clio Lovin, delegate to the national BPW convention in Ft Worth Texas in July, reported on speakers business and social meetings and activities. The group voted to raise dues ten cents to aid clubs in devastated Europe and to adopt a European war orphan for another year. Mrs Anna Blackwell presided at the meeting.
A 69 year old Montgomery housewife shot her son-in-law twice with a .32 caliber pistol in Montgomery. W. B. Relyea, about 40, was wounded in the left shoulder and chest but not critically. Mrs. Anne Jones was booked on suspicion with assault to murder expected. she claimed self defense after said threats with a broom.
W G Burnett 48 a Danville farmer died this morning in Cullman hospital after a long illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Peck's of Hartselle. The widow and several children survive.
An ex Army flyer attempted a bombing near the United Nations headquarters as the trusteeship council met. A small yellow and orange plane dropped a home made bomb that exploded harmlessly near the entrance. Police issued a 13 state alert for Stephen J Supina 36 of Willington Conn the pilot of the plane which landed at La Guardia Field.
Hollywood reports that David Wark Griffith, 73, pioneer in cinema and talent scout for Mary Pickford, died after a cerebral hemorrhage. He suffered a late night collapse and passed at 8 24 A M Pacific Daylight Time in an oxygen tent amid long retirement from film work.
A five year old girl and her two month old brother from Lacey's Spring are treated at Decatur General Hospital for injuries and starvation. A juvenile court order makes Alma Jean Roberts and Gurney Franklin Roberts temporary wards of the state to determine any permanent status. Parents Frank and Mattie Lou Roberts are to be summoned to a July 29 hearing before Judge T C Almon.
Gen Lucius D Clay said the United States will soon double air cargo to Berlin by reinforcing cargo planes. Hope in Washington grows that the Berlin blockade crisis can be solved without war as Truman notes optimism for world peace and Russia may cooperate.
Gen Lucius D Clay told House and Senate committees that American forces will stay in Berlin and carry out the government’s plan to remain despite the Soviet blockade. He met Truman for a farewell White House call and declined to signal any move toward war.
The Russians freed two American MPs and a civilian who wandered into their zone. Britain accuses Moscow of three flight rule violations into its corridor to the beleaguered city. Berlin refugees rise as airlift delivers 2,200 tons of food. coal remains a hurdle. The U S begins moving 5,000 refugees to Western Germany while a Russian offer to power a plant in the British zone is rejected. The Russian paper says rumors of Marshal Sokolovsky's recall are nonsensical.
Oscar Bradford a 51 year old Somerville man is free on a 750 bond after posting it Thursday afternoon. He was arrested Monday morning in connection with the stabbing of Dick Ransom 37 owner of a Somerville general merchandise store Sunday night. Ransom is reported much better at Decatur General hospital. He sustained chest and shoulder blade wounds from a pocket knife.
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