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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1948
Page
1
Partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with scattered thundershowers mainly in the afternoon. South winds on the coast. Decatur records show a high of 92 and low of 71 with 78 inches rainfall in the last 24 hours. Community notices report visitors, church events, court cases, a new building permit, and local hospital updates.
President Truman sent a stern civil rights program to Congress and ordered an FEPC for federal workers and a broad anti discrimination drive in the armed forces. He urged passage despite Southern opposition and noted hearings on anti poll tax and anti synch bills.
Joe Tinker, famed member of the Tinker to Evers to Chance double play trio and former Chicago Cubs shortstop, died suddenly in Orlando at 11:15 AM. He had celebrated what would have been his 68th birthday and was in the hospital for a checkup on diet and treatment of a respiratory ailment.
In Paris the national assembly voted 357 to 197 to allow Premier Andre Marie to begin work on France's grave problems. No confidence vote was demanded, but the outcome hinges on his first appearance before the assembly.
County agent L T Wagnon says the Mor gan county farm tour shows a good crop potential with notable corn fields on J E Sims and John Lile farms. Sims reports 50 acres of Tennessee 15 corn yielding 50 bushels per acre with heavy fertilizer. Lile’s one acre yields projected at 100 bushels. Cotton looks good. sericea lespediza plot at Sewell’s and a new gin set for fall use. Tour ended with a chicken barbecue at Woodall’s.
Public Safety Director J. D. Mitchell reported 44 deaths and 331 injuries from 420 traffic accidents investigated by the State Highway Patrol in June. The toll excludes municipal incidents and the patrol logged 2,622 accidents in the first six months, causing 240 deaths and 1,858 injuries.
Senator Wherry said Truman's proposed session is purely political and a rehash of old messages while expressing desire for lower prices. GOP leaders signaled no immediate adjournment and pledged hearings on cost of living, with party focus on using powers already held.
Rev. D. A. Martin a 45-year-old Baptist minister was bound over to Fulton county criminal court on adultery charges alongside Miss Lois Chandler 27 after a tearful preliminary hearing. Mrs Martin and their 22-year-old Furman football player son attended as the minister expressed a wish to reunite with his Greenville family. The two faced bonds of 500 each and a baby linked case was not mentioned at the hearing.
Gov. J. Strom Thurmond announced he would accept the states' rights Presidential nomination at a Houston rally on August 11 with Gov. Fielding Wright of Mississippi also speaking. He said a national campaign organization would be formed soon and urged efforts to place states' rights Democrats on the general ballot nationwide. Thurmond claimed Truman and Dewey were losing ground and noted support from Dewey’s home county and from Kansas City.
Berlin faces a police crisis as communists challenge the socialist city government. Paul Markgraf, suspended police president backed by the Soviet army, refuses to yield to Johannes Stumm. Western powers consider a central police HQ in their sectors while diplomats discuss ending the Berlin blockade.
Philadelphia July 27 The Young Progressives of America backed a March on Washington as a prelude to a mass pressure campaign on Congress. Rep Leo Isacson urged youths to oppose adjournment before reforms pass. Delegates from 44 states and Puerto Rico heard calls for draft reveal and quick action.
Dayton Ohio July 27 picket line violence flared as police used a wedge to reopen the Univis Lens Co plant seven pickets including a non striker were detained in a police wagon one non striker was knocked down and treated. A sprayed odor of skunk oil marked the scene at the entrance.
A group of Southern railway officials was due in Decatur this afternoon for a brief inspection visit. The delegation includes E. R. Oliver executive vice president, Judge Richard W. Wirt assistant to the vice president, F. A. Bailey general freight agent at Memphis, and J. L. Cahoon general freight agent at Sheffield. They will dine at the Country Club and undertake a motor trip to various Decatur points this afternoon.
Washington July 27 Selective Service Director Lewis B Hershey announced that 25 year old men will be drafted first. Other age groups will be taken in order of registration. Hershey spoke after a conference with Senate and House Armed Services committee members lasting over an hour.
Joseph B. Odom of 1115 Third Avenue South Decatur becomes the town’s first 18 year old applicant under the newly enacted selective service provisions. He has enlisted for one year in the Air Force after graduating from Riverside High School. Other local recruits include Charles W. Davis Athens Engineers Corps Glenn Lee Ferrel Athens Coast Artillery Robert E. Shan Hgr 6a Third Avenue West 82nd Airborne division for regular three year terms.
A newsman quote indicates about five thousand men will enter the program in the first six months, starting with 25 year olds and moving downward through the age scale. This plan appears to be outlined for initial implementation.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama Walter Kelly 50 was killed in a gunfight with James Douglas Rogers 18 after a dispute over a repossessed truck. Kelly's son Willie 20 was wounded as Rogers surrendered to county jail on murder charges. The line of events followed a repossession attempt at Rogers home where the parties argued over possession.
Testimony in the Lang murder case opens in Morgan circuit court with the state outlining the fatal outcome of Christine Haynie. Prosecution argues Lang attacked Haynie near Lacon Mountain woods, sexually assaulted her, and strangled her to death. Jurors are seated. objections over venire lists are noted.
Sam Wheat general chairman of the Lions club horse show urged committee members to arrive early at Benson Field Thursday night. At a noon Tuesday luncheon he announced appointments and outlined duties while stressing ample parking for exhibitors and spectators. He asked members to contact him if their committee assignment is unknown.
Alabama lawmakers split on whether Truman electors should appear on the 1948 ballot. Most say the decision rests with the state legislature or courts, while some back the Thurmond led state rights ticket. Several express support for keeping the May primary slate, others say Truman is politically dead in Alabama.
President Truman urged a hostile Congress to act against rising living costs with an eight point program. He called for excess profits tax wage controls standby rationing authority and curbs on credit rents and speculation to prevent an economic collapse aiding world peace.
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