Hoover Outlines Seven Ways Public Can Aid FBI
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover urged Americans to report facts on saboteurs and internal threats during the present emergency. He listed seven steps including calling the FBI, sharing all facts, avoiding gossip, not drawing conclusions from partial data, and refraining from private investigations after reporting information.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Hoover
Truman
White House
Federal Bureau
Governor Heard criticizes senate over reapportionment delays
Fourth Yesterday's session ran just over two hours with roll call, an address by Governor Heard, and an adjournment vote. Folsom asserted his leadership on representation, warned the legislature its reapportionment issue would persist, and urged action rather than avoidance. Rep. Escro Roberts later announced another session would be called after a committee told lawmakers they were going home.
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Folsom
Senate
House
Escro Roberts
Etowah County
Joe Louis Plans Return To Regain World Title
Joe Louis aged 36 announced he will pursue the world heavyweight title he relinquished two years earlier. He notified the International Boxing Club of start of preliminary training in Indiana and aims to meet champion Charles in September in New York or Chicago.
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New York
Joe Louis
International Boxing Club
Indiana
Fizard Charles
Chicago
For Rent: Furnished 3 Room Apartment for Couple
A three room furnished apartment is available for a couple. Conveniently located at 433 Johnston Street.
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Johnston St
Reporter Details Battle in Korea Front as US Guards Hold
North Korean forces attacked in central Korea as U S troops counterattacked in rain. Elements of the First Cavalry and 24th divisions bore the assault while the 25th division joined later. Low clouds hampered air support but Navy planes strafed Reds. The offensive began around 3 A M with infiltration tactics and heavy infantry pressure.
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U. S
Korea
First Cavalry Division
24Th Division
First Cavalry
25Th
John Michaelis
Michaelis
Lancaster
Penn
Markets Report From Decatur Farm Markets
Cotton prices for middling and strict low are listed, along with cottonseed at 45.00 per ton. Broilers 25 cents delivered, hens heavy at 18 cents, hatching eggs 80 cents per dot. Corn prices shown for ear 1.49 and shelled 1.55, with moisture notes. Wheat and oats prices given, roaster and onion free, oats at 67 cents. Other grains noted with moisture basis.
Poultry Prices Mixed at Georgia Market Amid Steady Demand
North Georgia live poultry market is about steady as of July 28 with very good trucking demand. Supplies remain short. some dressing plants resist dressed demand with slightly lower offered prices. Prices paid FOB farm Thursday afternoon and this morning show broilers and fryers at 31-32 cents per pound, with some 30-32 cent ranges.
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Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
Cotton futures move widely as Washington hearings loom
In New York July 28 heavy cotton futures trading pushed prices higher early then profit taking trimmed gains. Afternoon activity tapered with deferred contracts pressured by Washington Senate Banking Committee hearings on price wage and controls legislation. Late quotes showed losses of 1.50 to 35 cents from the prior close with Oct at 38.85 Dec 38.78 and Mar 38.70.
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N.Y
New York
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Nashville Livestock Market Report Highlights Steady to Weak Trade
Nashville Tennessee July 28 livestock market report shows cattle activity generally steady to weak with canner and cutter cows at 13.00 to 17.50 and common beef cows 18.00 to 21.00. Slaughter steers and heifers mostly 22.00 to 27.00 with top 28.00 to 29.00. bulls 22.25 to 23.50. Calves 21.50 to 32.00. sows mostly 17.50 to 19.00. sheep 18.00 to 24.50. Compared week ago, most categories weaker, with some steadiness in select lots.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal
State Department of Agriculture
Baruch Plan Sparks Bipartisan Debate In Congress
Rep. Wolcott backs the Kunkel Baruch substitute with broad support expected from Democrats and Republicans. Sen Taft warns Republicans will push for partial controls now, with a full clampdown after the November elections. Truman seeks allocation and priorities powers plus credit controls, while avoiding immediate price or wage controls. House panel removes two sections from the administration bill on surplus commodity disposal and savings and loan reserve rules.
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Senate
Rep. Wolcott
Michigan
House Banking Committee
Kunkel-Baruch
Kunkel
Taft
Ohio
Truman
Congress
Capitol Hill
Lucas
Sparkman
House
Savings
Naval Reservist Called Back Into Active Service
Decatur sailor Robert L. Minor, 23, reported for duty at Great Lakes after two day notice. He was alerted to report in Huntsville and shipped to Michigan where he was found physically qualified. Minor served three years in World War II aboard the U S S Basilan and was discharged in 1946. He and wife Mrs Charles Hutson Minor have a two and a half year old daughter Becky.
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Decatur
Robert L. Minor
Great Lakes
Mich
Minor
L &N
Huntsville
Michigan
Charles Hutson Minor
Navy
U. S.S. Basilan
Becky
Local walking horse show prize winners announced
The report lists winners across multiple classes. Wil son’s Golden Ace owned by J. A. Stanford of Hartselle won first in the local amateur walking horse class, with Merry Red Boy owned by Betty Witty of Athens second and Princess Gray owned by Ewell Gray of Decatur third. Other top finishers include Judy Woods, Felix, Nancy Hanks, and several ponies with owners from Athens Decatur and Selma. Additional events feature two-year-olds, junior walkers, and best pony judging with Mint Julio and Glowing Star's Lady among notable winners.
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Cole
Wilson
Golden Ace
J. A. Stanford
Hartselle
Merry Red Boy
Betty Witty
Athens
Princess Gray
Ewell Gray
Floyd Hathcoat
Decatur
Bit of Heaven
White Way Pure Milk Company
Jada Winton
P. S
Betty Blue
Judy and
Lynn Gilbert
Blissful Queen
M. L. Magnusson
Tom Darnell
L B. Stabler
Birmingham
Zollie Derryberry
Pride
E. D. Kidd
Paducah
S. W. Beech Jr
Jack Curtis
Gus Blanchard
Jackson
Miss
Alabama
Selma
Merry Order
W. S. Beech Jr
Beech Grove
Tenn
Midnight Day
Ellis Farms
Orville
Ala
Claude Shaw
Ddt
W. van Gilbert
C. C Taylor
George Witt
Chocolate Soldier
Malone Belote
Castalian Springs
Shanghai Lil
Martin Klyce
Black Angel
Haceae Als
R. F. Ellis
Graces’ Ray
Joe Raines
Albert Rowland
Georgia Peach
Udith Jones
Huntsville
Jack Darnell
Tiger Lil
Orman Stables
Nashville
Doss Stanton
Miss Liberty
Poplar Hill Farm
Charles Byron
Helen of Troy
J. H. Crow Jr
Warioto Colonel
Warioto Fil 2S
Franklin, Tenn
Nen
Statley
Romeo
J. Truitt
Zollic Place Wall
Wilson Anen
General
H. S. Harrison
Bill Kent
E. P. Wallis, Jr
Crawford and Anderson
Wartrace
Barry Anderson
Lee
J. Truitt Payne
Wilson Avenue
Earl Phillips
Monrovia
Black Angel Ridden
Aor Farms
A Klyce
Ham
Pope
Dumont
Bill Ae
Anglo Princess
Stonewall Senorita
Variota Farms
Howard Werthon
Wees Spring Glory
Dr. Wen
Albertville
Nannette Hewitt
Golden Sensation
Dr. Hewitt
Pep Peppiatt
Morgan County Leads State Retail Gains In May
Alabama retail sales rose 2.3 percent from April, with Morgan County up 4.7 percent. Retail concerns accounted for 72.1 percent of sales and posted a 6.4 percent rise, while furniture and building material dealers showed large gains. Declines appeared in general merchandise, clothing, auto dealers, and hardware stores. Other indicators in Decatur area included higher savings deposits and mortgage recordings amid mixed banking activity.
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Alabama
Morgan County
Bureau of Business Research of
The
University of Alabama
H. H. Chapman
Eee Aus Owen Yee
State Department of Revenue
Decatur
State of Alabama
Seenessesnesecceen
Renart Fallows
Mrs Murphy ill at home and court traf fic, liquor cases
Mrs J W Murphy remains ill at her home on Line Street. Three new cases were tried in recorder court this morning with two for traffic violations and one for prohibition violations. Mrs Luke Pryor and son have returned after visiting Fayetteville Tennessee. Noon temperature 78, rain 2 1/8 inches in past 24 hours.
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J. W. Murphy
Line Street
Recorder’s Court
Luke Pryor
Flower Hill Farm
C. D. Lamb
Fayetteville, Tenn
TVA
U.S. Weather Observer
Soviet Air Power and the Threat to Free Europe
The article argues Russia can project air power without ultra long range bombers. It notes Soviet bombers similar to B-29s and B-50s threaten Europe and the U.S. heartland from Siberian bases and Alaska. It suggests a sudden, wide air strike could accompany a large ground invasion if war erupts.
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Germany
Iran
Yugoslavia
Korea
Asia
Russia
United States
Free Europe
Soviet Union
Free World
Family allowances bill urges increased postwar support
The article details a proposed continuation from Page .1 to restore family allowances for enlisted Army Navy Marines Air Force and Coast Guard personnel. Bills in both houses request a monthly 75 per family with 30 GI chip, 25 per child and 60 for a single parent, plus higher deductions and past-war comparisons. Defense estimates show growing military budgets and expanded Air Force and Army strength plans for 1950s buildup.
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Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Coast Guard
House
Senate
Armed Services Committees
Defense Department
House Armed Services Committee
Vinson
D-Ga
Truman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Services
Senators reject across the board cuts in defense bill
The Senate defeated several cut proposals including a 40 percent Douglas amendment and a 25 percent Williams amendment by voice votes. Chairman McKellar denounced attempts to trim the bill while McClellan and Wherry backed saving ideas. Wherry proposed a 15 percent amendment to a 10 percent across the board cut for non-defense items, aiming to save about $800 million.
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Douglas
Williams
R-Del
McKellar
D-Tenn
Appropriations Committee
McClellan
D-Ark
Senate
Wherry
Nebraska
Service Held Today For Loyd Anders Six
Funeral services are set for Loyd Anders six of Hartselle 1 who died Thursday at his home. Rev. Harry Wiley and Rev. Louis Miller will conduct the service at Lebanon this afternoon at three with burial in Herring cemetery. Pallbearers are Harold Lee Max Goff Hewlett Boger and Joe Lee Anders. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs Hilliard Anders and one brother Joe Doylé Anders.
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Loyd Anders
Hartselle 1
Harry Wiley
Louis Miller
Lebanon
Herring Cemetery
Peck
Hilliard Anders
Hartseller
Joe Doylé Anders
Harold Lee
Max Goff
Hewlett Boger
Joe Lee Anders
Press Association Set for Biloxi Summer Meeting
The Alabama Press Association plans its annual summer convention in Biloxi August 3 through 6. Edmund R. Blair publisher of the Pell City News will speak at the banquet on August 4, chairing the executive committee gathering as the main event of the trip.
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Biloxi
Miss
Alabama Press Association
Edmund R. Blair
The
Pell City News
Papermen
Notice to Kiwanians at Lyons hotel
A notice at the Lyons hotel directs Kiwanians to gather there and receive weather guidance. A spokesman advised members to stop by Lyons on their way to the beat landing for further instructions.
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Lyons
Communists Launch Heavy Offense In Korea Fronts
MacArthur said North Korean attackers outnumbered US forces four to one at a key mountain pass Northwest of the Hadong Chinju corridor. Allied units held lines as the Red drive pressed along the Seeback passes and on the southern coast toward Chinju and Pusan.
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Mountain Pass
Aeju
MacArthur
Iite
Hwanggan
25Th
Hadong
Chinju
Pusan
United Nations Command
Russians Weighing Moves as Korea Talks Stall At U N
Speculation swirls after a possible Soviet veto threats and a boycott break as Ja kob A Malik prepares to preside Aug 1. British officials say Moscow may seek cooperation while warning optimistic chances of settling Korea fade. Future U N actions likely bogged down by Russian stance.
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Russia
Balkans
Formosa
Council
London
Britain
Jakob A. Malik
Security Council
U.N
U.N. General Assembly
Washington
Korea
China
West
Gen. MacArthur
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John Sparkman
Richard H. Powell
Tuskegee
William Levin
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Lions
Morgan
Joe Demand
Lewisburg
Knight Flyer
Jackson, Miss
Genius
Gwen Mill Farms
Opelika
Mickey Samford
Straight Bourbon
Oman Stables
King Noble
Col. W. H. McNaughton
Raymond Hoagland
Cartersville
John Crawford
Curtain Call
Clements Stables
Betty Jean Clements
Ecaturs
United
Press Association
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Mouken
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