State to borrow 12 million to fund schools until taxes arrive
Education Superintendent W. J. Terry says about 12 million dollars will be needed to carry public schools until tax revenue starts. The borrowing has been routine since 1949 when the surplus funds were exhausted, with last year’s deficit at 12 million and payments due soon. The borrowing authority will arrange funds to be available after Oct 1 for the new fiscal year, while harvest season pressures may stretch some districts. Three main taxes fund education: sales and use, income, and tobacco taxes.
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Montgomery
W. J. Terry
Education Department
Terry
Banner Stays Put At Alabama Delegates Rally
Hill claimed a majority of Alabama delegates favored Richard B. Russell for the Democratic nomination. Fuller Kimbrell sided with Hill to keep the banner in place as the Alabama banner joined the Barkley night demonstration. Ben F. Ray praised the seating of Texas and Mississippi delegates and the platform adoption as good omens for November.
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Fuller Kimbrell
Alabama Kefauver
Hill
Alabama
Alben Barkley
Sparkman
Ben F. Ray
Democratic Executive Committee
Texas
Mississippi
Mooresville Church Set for Weeklong Revival
Revival services at the Mooresville Church of Christ begin Sunday at 10 A M and run daily through the week with 10 A M and 8 P M sessions. Evangelist S P Pittman from Nashville will preach, and L H Andrews serves as pastor.
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Mooresville
Foray Princess Bend of the River Showtimes Change
A list of film plays at local theaters includes Foray Princess Bend of the River with James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Julia Adams, and Rock Hudson showing at 1:00 3:09 5:16 7:23 9:30. Also Sailor Beware at ROXY with Dean Martin Jerry Lewis at 1:15 3:15 5:15 7:15 9:15.
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Princess
Bend of the River
James Stewart
Arthur Kennedy
Julia Adams
Rock Hudson
Roxy
Sailor Beware
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Men at USO Work Highlight Volunteers and Roles
AP Newsfeatures notes USO volunteers from across the country perform tasks for servicemen. Patrick Badolato checks a coat for a soldier in New Jersey, Joseph Grant trains others in photography, and George Garlick assists in kitchens at a New York City center.
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U. S
USO
Patrick Badolato
New Jersey
Joseph Grant
George Garlick
New York Stock Exchange
New York City
Berliner's Iron Curtain Train Runs Under Tight guard
Maj. Charles Woerple commands the Berliner a unique military train carrying passengers with Russian written orders through East German territory. The Berliner's route from Helmstedt begins tensions as Russian guards and American staff monitor sealed cars and passenger lists to maintain order during border crossings.
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Richard K. O‘malley
Frankfurt
Germany
Maj
Charles Woerple
Iron Curtain
Woerple
South Pacific
Europe
High Commission
Helmstedt-Marienborn
Donald D. Smith
Lakotah
N. B
Helmstedt
Lt. Smith
U. S
Local notices from Decatur area include church talks and personal news
Community items report funeral observance for John White closing the Decatur Automobile Dealers Association Thursday. Weeklong vacations for Forney Steenson in Daytona Beach. Baptist church topics by Rev. Sheppard Bryan and Dr. T. J. Chitwood sermons at Central Methodist. Royal Arch Masons meet Thursday. Barge trip planned on Saturday night. Adele Handley born to Mr. and Mrs. Wray Handley. Local club dinner at 7 P M. Various travels and visits noted among residents and families. Temperatures recorded from TVA station. Dr. T. L. Holcomb to preach at Central Baptist with plans to aid local Chamber of Commerce.
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Central Baptist Church
T. L. Holcomb
Nashville
Winton Rites Slated Friday
Funeral services for Mrs Ara Cooper Winton age 80 of 214 East Gordon Drive are set for 11 AM tomorrow at Brown's chapel with Dr Chitwood officiating. Interment will follow in Somerville cemetery. She died at Ellis Meyer hospital yesterday evening. Survived by two daughters Roberta Winton Decatur and Mrs Sidney Neher Decatur and two grandchildren Sandra Neher Decatur and Samuel Cooper Winton St Petersburg FL. Pallbearers named Herbert and Gerald Neher Bruce Spencer Gordon Grover Pettis Dunnaway Leo Cooper.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Herbert
Gerald Neher
Bruce Spencer
Gordon Grover
Pettis Dunnaway
Leo Cooper
One Year Old Skating Fan Takes Early Fitness Route
Topeka Kansas Charles E Weber age one learned to skate at nine months and now weighs 28 pounds. He is son of Mr and Mrs Carl E Weber of Topeka and a regular at a local roller skating rink. In Washington Senator McCarthy R Wis underwent a major stomach operation at Bethesda Naval Hospital keeping him from active campaigning for renomination.
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Topeka
Kan
Charles E. Weber
Carl E. Weber
Charles
Washington
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
U. S. Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Germany
Paul T. Hendrix
D. T. Hendrix, Hartseller
Fourth Infantry Division
Morgan County High School
Wide distribution of lichens across the earth
The article notes that lichens are highly widespread and found in most regions of the world, indicating their extensive geographic distribution and resilience in diverse environments.
Fragmentary Quote Caps Spiritual and Physical Standpoints
A truncated passage notes concerns about spiritual and physical perspectives. The text hints at broader themes without full context, leaving readers with an impression of overlapping moral and bodily considerations.
Mrs. Childers Passes Today in Hartselle
Mrs. Rendy Childers 69 died at her home in Hartselle this morning at 8 45. Final rites set for Friday at 2 30 PM at Johnson Chapel with Rev J B Yates and Rev D R Jarrett officiating. Interment in nearby cemetery. Survivors include husband J M Childers six daughters one son Bill and numerous grandchildren. Pallbearers named. She was a Methodist.
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Rendy Childers
Hartselle
Johnson Chapel
J. B. Yates
D. R. Jarrett
Peek
J. M. Childers
N. E. Bailey
Laughton Hill
Willie Harris
Ernest Reeves
Virgil Hargett
Joe Ryker
Bill Childers
Birmingham
Britt Gillespie
Danville
Arthur Gillespie
Decatur
Robert Hill
Prentice Hill
Junior Hill
Edward Harris
Harold Harris
Virgil Bailey
Dixie meetings shape and speeches blur nominating scene
Illinois governor may skip VP bid as Southern states push a southern second place. Russell doubts leaving Senate for vice presidency but aides see him as possible on the ticket. Sparkman Fulbright Kefauver Harriman Kerr and others jockey for delegates and second choices amid a crowded field.
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Stevenson
Illinois
South Carolina
Virginia
Louisiana
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sen
Russell
Senate
Sparkman
Handy
John Sparkman
Alabama
William Fulbright
Arkansas
Edwin Johnson
Colorado
Georgia
Kefauver
Harriman
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Archaeology Hobby Highlighted By Chemstrand Official
Dr Frank Soday director of research and development for Chemstrand spoke to local Civitans at Lyons Hotel. He discussed archaeology as a hobby and displayed Indian relics found in Alabama and the Decatur area, estimating their priceless value and noting his interest since 1938.
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Frank Soday
Chemstrand
Civitans
Lyons
Club
Alabama
Decatur
Soda
Woodland School Destroyed by Fire in Alabama
Woodland High School in Randolph County was destroyed by a fire with estimated losses of 90 000 dollars. Deputies suspect arson and launched an immediate investigation. The fire destroyed the building valued at 80 000 dollars and damaged 10 000 dollars in equipment and furnishings. the adjoining grammar school building was also damaged.
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Wedowee
Ala
Woodland High School
Randolph County
French Accessories For American Budgets
French originals flood the U S market priced within average budgets allowing American women to add French distinction. Stores offer gloves sweaters laces scarves and jewelry with notable pieces from Madeleine noted for fit and craftsmanship. Some gloves feature hand crocheted backs or cuffs and adjustable cuffs for various sleeve lengths in muted pastels and staple colors.
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Madeleine
Pipe Shortage Cuts Drilling in Pollard Field
Brewton oil firm BREWTON-a announced the eighth producing well in Pollard Field but said pipe shortages will curb drilling. G A Carter No 1 perforated between 5953 and 5958 feet after salt water, labeled a good producer. Humble officials expect drilling to nearly stop due to no pipe allocations from the steel strike. Ora Johnson No 1 wildcat reached 5950 feet with no oil show, drilling to 6300 feet planned.
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Brewton
Oil Refining Co
Pollard
G. A. Carter
Humble
Pollard Field
Georgia Senator Russell At 1948 Convention Visit Sparks Talk
Georgia Sen. Russell who received 263 votes as the South’s favorite son in 1948 watched last night’s convention, jolted only once when David Charnay of Allied Public Relations met Gov. Adlai Stevenson. Hopkins said Charnay paid respects. Russell released a statement denying knowledge of the visit or any political speak for him.
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Russell
Johnson
Georgia
South
David Charnay
Adlai Stevenson
Charnay
Allied Public Relations, Inc
New York
Washington
Kelly K. Hopkins
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Stevenson
Hopkins
Guy. Stevenson
Market Prices Reported for Cotton Wheat Oats and Hogs
Cotton middling 40.00c strict low 38.50c No 2 mile 3.10 No 2 wheat new crop onion free 1.95 No 2 oats new crop onion free 80c No 2 yellow ear corn 1.83 Hogs price paid in Decatur 21.50c.
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Decatur
Nashville Livestock Market Report Opens Slow Then Improves
Federal-State cattle market in Nashville shows 200 head supply light with slow opening and later pickup. Slaughter steers heifers and bulls mostly steady. cows steady. Price ranges: common to low good 23.00 to 28.00. utility to low commercial 18.00 to 23.00. cannner and cutter bulls 15.50 to 19.00. stockers and feeders steady. Calves 100 head. Weaners moderately active. good prime steady to weak.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tommy Manville Ends Responsibility for Wife Bills
The asbestos heir Tommy Manville Jr. and his ninth wife Anita Roddy Eden have separation after 12 days of marriage. A full page ad in the New York Daily News declares Tommy Manville Jr. is no longer responsible for any bills incurred by Anita Eden Manville.
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New York
Tommy Manville
Anita Roddy-Eden
New York Daily News
Tommy Manville Jr
Anita Eden Manville
Market Report Hogs and Lamb Prices Steady to Mixed
Hogs 500 head, moderately active with steady demand from butchers and sows. Barrow and gilt prices at 22.25 for 190 to 230 lb. 21.00 for 240 to 290 lb. Sheep at 200, steady to weak. spring lambs 26.50 to 28.80 with calls to 29.00. Slaughter ewe prices steady at 3.00 to 6.00.
Poultry Market Report From Atlanta Understeady Demand
USDA North Georgia live poultry market reports a steady undertone with supplies and offerings moderate. Demand remains generally fair to only moderate. prices today show broilers under three and a half pounds at 30-31 cents per pound.
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Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
Civil Rights Plank Highlights 1948 Policy Shift
The compromise reaffirms civil rights rights to security of persons and political participation. NAACP leader Walter White calls the plank a liberal victory though it omits the controversial paragraph praising President Truman and advocating specific civil rights bills. The 1948 plank opposed anti-lynching and armed forces desegregation measures, and failed to fully back anti poll tax proposals.
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White
Plank
Walter White
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Harry S. Truman
Congress
Truman seeks end to steel strike amid defense fears
President Truman meets labor and industry chiefs amid one of the era’s most dramatic talks. John R. Steelman mediates as defense mobilizer, warning that 20 to 30 percent of annual arms output could be lost. John L. Lewis signals coal contracts may expire in two months.
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Truman
Murray
John R. Steelman
Defense
Robert Lovett
John L. Lewis
Prominent Decatur Auto Dealer and Civic Figure Dies
Obituary notes the death of a longtime Decatur automobile dealer and civic leader. He served as president of the Decatur Automobile Dealers Association, was a Rotarian and member of several local clubs, including the Decatur Country Club and Elks, and held the role of commodore at Wheeler Lake Yacht Club. He was a member of the Episcopal church.
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Decatur
Decatur Automobile Dealers Association
Decatur Country Club
Decatur Elks Club
Wheeler Lake
White
Episcopal Church
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