Policies Bared By Yugoslavs
Belgrade July 26 Yugoslav vice premier Kardelj outlined inner foreign policy aims as peace independence and alignment with the Soviet union in a five point program. Olson says Tito favored trade with the United States but required no political ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood Caruthers
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Eduard Kardelj
Yugoslav Communist Party
Soviet Union
Culbert L. Olson
California
Marshal Tito
United States
Olson
Truman
Tito
Injuries Keep Herman Quiet After Car Crash
Governor hopeful Herman Talmadge will be out of the race for about a week after an automobile accident near Statesboro. He suffers an incomplete fracture of a small leg bone with facial swelling and bruises. Doctor Claxton says he can leave hospital in 3 to 4 days and resume campaigning with crutches next week. Also injured were George Stewart with a fractured shoulder, Sims Garrett and Jerry Price with bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Herman Talmadge
E. B. Claxton
Talmadge
Statesboro
Claxton
George Stewart
State Milk Control Board
Stewart
Sims Garrett
Jerry Price
Garrett
Miss Price
Highway Patrol
R. L Fordham
C. E. Everett
New Pulpit And Reading Lectern Dedicated Here
Sunday dedication ceremonies marked the completion of a long church improvement project at Decatur First Christian The pulpit honors Capt. Joe W. Boone killed in action on March 16, 1943. The reading lectern was donated by the Young Ladies Missionary circle. The project refreshed the sandstone exterior redesigned the interior added Sunday school rooms created the Upper Room recreation space and finished the sanctuary floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
S. M. Thompson
Grant
Joe W. Boone
U. S. Air Force
Young Ladies Missionary Circle
Newsprint Prices Increased Across Firms
International Paper Sales Inc confirms an August 1 price rise of four dollars per ton for standard newsprint. Current Montreal price stands at 92 dollars and New York at 96 dollars. Abitibi Power And Paper Co. and Crown Zellerbach have also announced four dollar increases, while Great Northern Paper Co. is raising by three dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
International Paper Sales Company Inc
New York
Abitibi Power and Paper Co
LBD
Toronto
Crown Zellerbach
San Francisco
Great Northern Paper Co
Liquor Licenses to Rise in Montgomery County 1949
Montgomery Alabama July 26 liquor licenses set to cost more in 1949 by county board of revenue. Liquor permits rise from 50 to 75 dollars per year while beer licenses increase to 1250 dollars and off premise beer permits double to 1500 dollars. Debate followed initial motions to cap licenses at 100 and 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery County
County Board of Revenue
Revival to Start at Okolona Baptist Church Sunday
A revival begins Sunday at Okolona Baptist Church in Lawrence County with Rev. John R. Riddle of Avoca Baptist Church Avoca Indiana preaching. Riddle, known in Hatton, studied at Howard College Birmingham and attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Rev. Harvey J. Matthews invites neighboring churches to join services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okolona Baptist Church
Lawrence County
John R. Riddle
Avoca Baptist Church
Avoca
Ind
Riddle
Hatton
Howard College
Birmingham
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Harvey J. Matthews
Okolona
Slow market drift as Truman message awaited
On July 26 in New York the market declined gradually with overall turnover around 700000 shares, one of the slowest sessions of the year. Aircrafts led modest gains while many large stocks fell, including U S Steel Sears Roebuck Caterpillar Dow Chemical Anaconda Copper Santa Fe N Y Central Northern Pacific Union Pacific Sinclair Oil Standard Oil Pacific Western Oil Paramount. Douglas Aircraft rose briefly by over a point and railway bonds moved little. Government securities held steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Financial
Truman
Congress
U. S. Steel
Sears Roebuck
Caterpillar Tractor
Anaconda Copper
Dow Chemical
Youngstown Sheet
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Sinclair Oil
Standard Oil (Nj
Pacific Western Oil
Paramount Pictures
Douglas Aircraft
U. S
Poultry market in Georgia shows Reds steady and crosses unsettled
North Georgian live poultry market reports New Hampshire Reds steady with prices 33-34 cents per pound and Barred Rock crosses at 32-32 1/2 cents. Crosses remain fully adequate to slightly excess, no distress selling. Weights mostly 21 to 22 pounds. some fryers FOB farm priced, all sizes picked up this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
USDA
New Hampshire
Nashville Livestock Market Report Summary
Nashville Tennessee July 26 cattle hogs and sheep marketdesk reports mixed activity. Medium and good steers hold steady while many medium steers and heifers move slowly. canner and cutter cows mixed to higher. bulls steady with light weight offerings. Calves higher for medium to choice real weight. hogs mostly higher with varied weights. sheep steady to higher with spring lambs rising and older ewes lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
New York Cotton Futures Fall Sharply
New York July 2 cotton futures closed 50 to 80 cents per bale lower than the previous close, reflecting a broad price slide in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grain futures fall on Chicago board as crops outlook improves
In Chicago on July 26 prospects for a record corn harvest weighed on futures. Wheat and corn hit seasonal lows with September wheat at 2.29 and corn around 1.71 7-8 to 3-4. Oats rye and soybeans also declined with various September and November contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Steel Firms to Face Hearings
Eighteen major steel companies will be prosecuted this fall on charges of price fixing and other violations of anti trust laws in federal court. Samuel Flatow said thousands of documents would be introduced to prove the case. The firms include Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp Carpenter Steel Co American Republic Steel Corp American Rolling Mill Co Bethlehem Steel Co Eastern Stainless Steel Corp Sharon Steel Corp Firth Sterling Steel Co Jessup Steel Co Latrobe Electric Steel Co Midvale Co Pittsburgh Steel Co Superior Steel Corp Timken Roller Bearing Co and Universal Cyclops Steel Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Samuel Flatow
Flatow
Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp
Carpenter Steel Co
American Republic Steel Corp
The
American Rolling Mill Co
Bethlehem Steel Co
Eastern’ Stainless Steel Corp
Sharon Steel Corp
Firth Sterling Steel Co
Jessup Steel Co
Latrobe Electric Steel Co
the Midvale Co
Mysterious Sky Object Spotted From Alabama to Indiana
Reported sightings crossed multiple states with witnesses from Montgomery to Indianapolis describing a red and blue flame, a long flame trail, and a ball of fire. Civil Aeronautics Admin said not weather balloon or blimp while Army offered no comment. Birmingham residents added sightings of a ship-like craft near 3 a.m. with one man comparing it to a Graf Zeppelin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Ruby Smith
Clyde Cobb
Birmingham
Parker
Eigars
Jet age advances loom as Soviet air show dazzles Moscow
Sixteen jet propelled fighters shadowed by cold war rivalries. Stalin watched a major display as the Soviets unveiled new jet fighters and bombers, signaling speed and power in high altitude aviation. A British licensee reported many former Luftwaffe fliers enlisting, boosting the air force. A British jet transport flew London to Paris in 34 minutes 7 seconds and back in 36 minutes 12 seconds, shattering previous non Paris run records.
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England
Moscow
Stalin
Vassily Stalin
Berlin
Telegraf
Luftwaffe
London
Paris
License Revoked By State ABC Board
The Alabama ABC board revoked the license of the Hurricane Club of Mobile after a hearing attended by no club representatives. Inspectors cited violations of board rules including sales on election day and admitting non members. A shooting incident was noted with three affidavits from the club manager and two employees in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Abc Board
Hurricane Club
Mobile
Hea
Bruce Callaghan
Truman to Outline Civil Rights Push as Congress Looms
Long article notes President Truman plans to press civil rights bills anti-lynching anti-poll tax and a fair employment practices commission while southern Democrats threaten filibuster. Republican leaders meet to map strategy ahead of potential pre-election clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ohio
Truman
Senate
Russell
D-Ga
Barkley
White House
Charles G. Ross
Kerwin
Murdock
Ariz
Leslie Biffle
House
United States
New York
United Nations
Congress
Williamsburg
Dixiecrats Pause Action on Special Session Move
Southern Democrats will hold their fire awaiting administration plans for Congress special session. Senator Johnston of South Carolina wants to read the President’s message before deciding on a possible adjournment resolution. Senator Russell of Georgia says the Dixiecrats will call for action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Johnston
D-Sc
Russell
D-Ga
Lang preliminary hearing on April 17 strengthened by state testimony
Witnesses testified Lang was seen near the scene of Mrs. Haynie’s death on the day her body was found and walking in her direction before she did. The hearing was closed over defense objections as attorney Russell Lynne argued insufficient evidence. Additional testimony placed Lang at his brother’s home an hour after the death and described scratches claimed to be from briars. Dr. C J Rehling testified to extensive injuries to Mrs. Haynie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
Haynie
C. J. Rehling
Party Chiefs in No Hurry to Fill Rushton's Post
MOBILE Alabama July 26 The state democratic executive committee will delay filling Alabama's Democratic national committeeman vacancy amid civil rights disputes. Marion Rushton resigned last Friday stating opposition to further representation. Chairman Gessner T McCorvey said action awaits the next state committee meeting and may not occur before the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Gessner T. McCorvey
Democratic Executive Committee
Alabama
Marion Rushton
Montgomery
Rushton
Democratic Party of
McCorvey
Shelton Gang Member Ambushed and Killed in Peoria
Bernie Shelton, a member of the Shelton gang from prohibition days, was shot to death from ambush near a tavern in Peoria. A gunman hiding in bushes fired one shot and fled. Shelton’s brother Carl, who led the gang, was shot in Fairfield, Illinois last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Bernie Shelton
Shelton
Carl
Fairfield
Lll
Civil rights measures face Senate delays and debate call
The article notes renewed determination to pass civil rights bills despite Southern opposition. It mentions pending measures banning lynching, ending the poll tax, and creating a fair employment practices code. Rankin challenges Truman and Dewey to a national civil rights debate, calling both parties communistic. Senate leaders Byrd and Ellender are to meet, while McClelland says Dixiecrats await Republican moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eus
Senate
Russell
Byrd
D-Va
Ellender
D-La
Rankin
D-Miss
House
Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
McClelland
D-Ark
Berlin Crisis Deepens As Police President Dismissed
Berlin authorities fire Police President Paul Markgraf amid Russia led controls and a widening blockade. Western allies in London discuss a four power approach to end the Berlin blocade and a possible conference with Soviet leaders to negotiate across all of Germany.
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Germany
Switzerland
Berlin
Paul Markgraf
Ferdinand Friedensburg
Markgraf
London
United States
Britain
France
Truman
Stalin
Russia
Lucius D. Clay
U. S
Possions Clay
Washington
Clay
Multiple Fatalities From Vehicle and Fire Incidents Across States
State police reported Watson was struck by a car. E H Phillips 78 died in Gadsden hospital after falling from a moving truck near Attalla. Mrs Margaret Mobiley 40 died in Mobile after a car overturning with her husband en route to California. William Gordon Reaves 24 injured fatally in Miami on a motorcycle. Onas Stewart 43 killed by a train near Birmingham. A Birmingham attorney and four others burned in a Panama City boat fire. Jerome Phillips and family survived to hospital or discharge. Assistant Chief E R Brown of Panama City cited fuel flash fire and total boat loss.
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Watson
E. H. Phillips
Marion
Gadsden
Attalla
Birmingham
Margaret Mobiley
Coral Gables
Fla
Mobile
California
William Gordon Reaves
Miami
Onas Stewart
Panama City
Jerome Phillips
Robert
William Malcolm Jr
Harvey Burley
Amingham
Mallm
Burley
E. R. Brown
Plan to keep Southern Democrats loyal could boost GOP power
A Plans One spokesman said after the meeting that the national party would win over Southern Democrats by unity, and that a victorious Republicans would leave organized Southerners ready to dominate remnants of the Democratic organization. The remarks frame a path for party control through regional alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Party
National Democratic Organization
Decatur area daily notes: births visits and court fines
The notes report several births at Baugh and Wiley clinic and Decatur General hospital and lists hospital admissions and discharges. A Priceville resident faced firearm charges for possessing a weapon on a wildlife refuge with fines and costs totaling 29.75 dollars. Other items include local visits by residents, a church sermon topic at Northside Baptist Church, and Legion post activities on Bank Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priceville
Cave Springs
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
G. W. Norwood
State liquor board sets 75 cent wine price per fifth
The board approved a flat 75 cent retail price per fifth for common wine brands to standardize costs and prevent a price war. Chair man Gregory of Oneonta said the move applies to medium-priced wines and will take effect September 1 with the new general price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Liquor Board
Gregory
Oneonta
Price Decline May Be Sharp Says NBER Study
New York July 26 The national bureau of economic research said a price decline may be sharp once it begins. Dr. Frederick C. Mills of Columbia University noted postwar price trends showing wholesale prices doubling since 1938 39 and living costs up about 68 percent for urban workers. He cited gains in industrial production from 1939 to 1948 and higher manufacturing employment and farm output as inflation defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Bureau of Economic Research
Bureau
Frederick C. Mills
Columbia University
Dr. Mills
Wallace Urges Peace Drive and Berlin Troop Withdrawal
Wallace appeals for a peace focused campaign and calls for withdrawal of American troops from Berlin. He vows no Berlin crisis if he were president while supporters cheer under a near full moon at right field. Dewey Vandenberg Dulles back hard line refusing to surrender rights in Berlin. Truman drafts anti inflation message as Congress weighs wage changes and inflation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Berlin
Taylor
Idaho
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Arthur Vandenberg
R-Mich
John Foster Dulles
United Nations
International Court of Justice
Washington
Truman
Congress
J.howard McGrath
Rhode Island
McGrath
Local farm tour includes Sam Lile's cattle and alfalfa fields
Visitors will tour Sam Lile's farm to see his beef cattle herd, pasture, corn and extensive alfalfa, with a possible stop at John B. Swell's gin. The tour ends with a chicken barbecue lunch at Woodall's as Decatur guests join the group. Nearby residents named include Redus Collier, Ralph Poole and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lile
Lile
John B. Swell
Woodall's
Decatur
Redus Collier
Ralph Poole
Marie Tucker
Ira Schnell
H. G. Williams
Emmett Barron
Sam Hobbs
J. M. Crain
David Warren
D. N. van Dyke
Eason Shumake
Louis Howle
Paul Robinson
Charles Blackwell
Walter Clapton
T. F. Adams
Wallace Meadows
J. W. Wy Jr
Harry Bennett
J. F. Earlo
John McGehee
A. N. Mitchell
Charles Scales
W. W McGwier
Emmett McCrary
Ewell Gregg
Euel Garrison
James L. Rankin
James N. Bleedworth
John White
Charlie Winston
Frank Yaney
Sam Malone
Perry Higdon
Casto Jarvis
John Ilson
H. R. Summer
R. C. Nungester
E. W. McLeod
Tom Willingham
Glenn Bryan
D. E. Frederick
Watgon
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Wall Street
N. Y. Cotton
State
ABC Board
R. J. Scott
Scott
Arizona
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Dixie
Trio
Georgia
Thomasville
C. M
Dixon
Jack Johnson
Bainbridge
Johnson
Albany
Famous Gang
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
Air Force
Hartselle
Pacific’ Theater
Bobby Jack Long
Danville
25Th
Far Eastern
Courtland
Clayborn Blackmon
Mune
F. J. Knoblock
Fifth Avenue E
Baugh and Wiley Clinic
Thomas Garner
Second *Avenue
Ossie Sanders
Decatur 2
Decatur General Hospital
B. C. Norris
Pauline Alvis
Falkville
Decatur General
James Hitt
Decatur 3
John Leonard Rackley
Hartselley
John D. McClanahan
Johnny Hampton
Donna Clair
Tuscumbia
Erline
Monk
Cullman
Billy Joe Williams
Athens 3
Laverne NeSmith
Trinity 1
D. P. Miller
Athens
W. E. Betterton
Homer Lawrence
Somerville Road
Pvt
James P. King
Honolulu
Hawaii
Okinawa
Pvt. King
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Mary Sewell
Decatur 1
Marvin Meredith
Harvey Mathews
Landersville 1
George Standridge
Elgin Waugh
Hamil Clinic
Claude Brady
Clinton White
Arthur Westcott
Union Station
Brown's
Lakeland
Fila
Ned Shackelford
Dan Crane
John Ellis Wilkes
Miss Florence Adams
Auburn
Jesus
R. L. Champion
Northside Baptist Church
I. R. Huffaker
Bobby Huffaker
Mary Huffaker
the Daily
American Legion
Legion
Bank Street
Mother's Club of
Morgan County High School
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