Production Rise Cited By CPA Chief As War Boosts Continue
CPA head John D. Small warned that price hikes alone will not flood shelves with goods. He said output nears peak levels with June showing record-like production in washers, vacuums, irons, radios, ranges, and refrigerators. Despite gains, manpower shortages and overtime will shape late 1946. Automobiles and shoes fell in June, while hosiery reached a postwar high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling F. Green
Washington
CPA
John D. Small
Small
Topa
CPR
Detroit
Law Controversy Reveals Campaign Gift and Blackmail Attempt
Testimony describes a January meeting where a $2,500 payment was framed as a campaign gift. Olson says Anderson tried to force him to quit the mayoral race to favor a Scandinavian candidate. Anderson disputes details while Coffee admits receiving the funds without reporting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Anderson
War Department
C. V. Fawcett
Harry P. Cain
Cain
Washington
Senate
Coffee
Markets Heat Up Amid Sixth Rally On Wall Street
New York stocks rose through a sixth straight advance as industrials led the day. Metals clawed higher with some rails and blue chips joining the surge while turnover neared one million shares. Traders cited short covering, bullish dividend hopes, and possible technical correction as motivations.
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New York
Markets at a Glance: Chicago and New York Summary
Chicago markets note continued dry weather boosting corn. Oats firm as CCC buys cash oats. Hogs rise 50 cents to $1.25, top $23.50. Fed stock cattle strong, others steady to weak, top $27.50. New York stocks rise with steels leading sixth straight advance. Bonds steady. rails and long term U S government. Cotton strong with active demand.
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Chicago
CCC
New York
U. S
Cotton futures rise on price controls and export demand
New York July 31 cotton futures climbed over six dollars per bale amid a 16 percent rise in cotton textiles ordered by the Office of Price Administration and broad covering against export demand. Open highs show gains of about 2.00, with middling spot at 34.53 cents.
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N. Y
New York
Office of Price Administration
Nashville livestock market report July notes steady cattle
Nashville Tenn July 31 federal state agriculture cattle market activity shows medium or better steers and heifers active and fully steady to strong. Gows and bulls slower but about steady. Most steers and heifers fall in the medium category with steady demand.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Hill bill funds would require two thirds from sponsors
The plan would need sponsors to cover 750 million dollars with a 375 million federal outlay, totaling 1.125 billion over five years. Versions differ on total cost and grant mechanics, with support for private and public hospitals based on need. Rep. Smith led delays, arguing against socialized medicine and 40 percent federal share.
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Conference Committee
Rep
Smith
Ohio
House
Rep. Bulwinkle
Senate
Baptist Leader Says Faith Can Be Practiced Openly in Soviet
Dr Louie Newton head of the Southern Baptist Convention reports trips to Minsk and Leningrad where he spoke to Baptist congregations. He asserts in three cities that a member of his church can practice his faith openly in the Soviet Union. The piece notes a devotional aside about June as a wedding month rooted in myth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REDS
Moscow
Louie Newton
Atlanta
Soviet Union
Newton
Southern Baptist Convention
Minsk
Leningrad
Market Report Shows Record Hog Prices and Varied Livestock
Buyers note record highs for hogs with good and choice barrows and gilts 23.75 and sows 21.50. Cattle are steady with feeders 9.50 to 14.00, vealers 16.50 to 18.50, and calves around 350 pounds. Sheep show higher spring lambs up 50 and mixed grades steady.
Local hospital admissions and community notices from Decatur area
Mrs C E Gibson of Danville 1 was admitted to Decatur General hospital Tuesday. Baby Patsy Gail Cox of 1720 Ninth Avenue South was admitted yesterday. A Namies softball team will play Hartselle Motor Co. at 8:45 pm in Hartselle. Lois Grady and Paul Grady were released on $750 bonds each after being held on false pretenses charges. Captain Oscar Fuller announced 3 000 cans collected in city wide can drive with 334 from Negro groups. William V Dodson and William H Dunn enlisted in the air forces for three years. both from Huntsville. Labert W Collier of Huntsville enlisted in the Army for 18 months. Milton William Aker of Cullman enlisted in the quartermaster corps for three years. Mrs Helen Bostick was moved to Baugh's infirmary by Brown's ambulance. Mrs J N Taylor and son moved from Decatur General to 722 Sixth Ave West by ambulance. Mrs W R McDonald and daughter moved from Baugh's infirmary to Austinville. J W Buford held in Morgan county jail for concealing stolen property. Pat Williams of Hartselle visited. Mrs A B Smith moved from Decatur General to Somerville by Mutual Service ambulance. G J Widner of Decatur 2 admitted to Baugh's infirmary. Mrs Ola Connor of 1805 Fifth Avenue admitted to Baugh's infirmary. Mrs Sherman Powell of Lacon 1 underwent an operation at Baugh's infirmary. Mr and Mrs E L Bostick of 501 Fourth Avenue announce the birth of a daughter at Baugh's infirmary. Mr and Mrs Willie Woodall and
Rink Hearing Opened Over Roller Rink Nuisance
Seven Decatur residents testified their sleep and daytime rest were disturbed by noise from W. N. Weaver’s roller skating rink in a residence district. Witnesses noted reduced noise since July 1 and the city pressed charges alleging nuisance. Open courtroom testimony proceeded before Judge James H. Crow Jr with city and defense attorneys named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
W. N. Weaver
D. S. Hurst
R. M. Goode
H. L. Douthit
Kelly Grubbs
E. E. Thompson
Roy Seitz
Fourth Avenue West
Hurst
Goode
Grubbs
Weaver
C” District
James H. Crow Jr
City of
Decature
John Caddell
Ruth, Hardwick
T. O. Prosser
Dan Burleson
Z. K. Goode
J. J. Hardwick
W. O. Lipscomb
Floyd McCann
Rudolph Ewig
Andrew Lee
Clinton King
Floyd Napps
Hazel Abbott
C. F. Abbott
Theo Morris
M. L. French
B. L. Malone
S. A. Lynne
Norman Harris
Philip Shanks, Jr
FBI Probes Ku Klux Klan Activities Nationwide
The Justice Department says it is investigating Klan activity in seven states under civil rights direction in New York Michigan Tennessee Florida California Mississippi and Georgia. Complaints allege intimidation against Negroes in housing and voting, with possible court action if federal violations are found.
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Washington
Justice Department
Department
New York
Michigan
Tennessee
Florida
California
Mississippi
Georgia
FBI
Tom Clark
Philadelphia
Clark
Ku Klux Klan
Cotton crop is in better shape in Alabama
The weather bureau report says Alabama cotton is responding to favorable climate and crops are progressing well. North Alabama saw three weeks without meaningful rain, while central and southern areas had light to moderate showers. Boll weevil threats vary from slight in the north to moderate in the middle and serious in the south.
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Montgomery
Ala
Weather Bureau
Tony
Alabama
Emigh
Decatur Lions Club Hosts Benefit Horse Show Readied
The Decatur Lions Club plans a county wide horse show to aid underprivileged children. Organizers thank contributors and list visitors including Mrs. Mary Woodall and Mr. James Worgan of Trinity and many Woodalls from Decatur Sun, Belle Mina, and Hartselle as supporters and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Fletcher
Lake 1
Flo
Mary _wodall
James Worgan
Trinity
Ary Woodall
Grant St
Sunny
James H. Morgan
Mary
Wilma
James
Trinity 1
Noble Woodall
Marvin Raymond
Louise
Ruby
Truitt
Belle Mina
Ernest Woodall
Hartselle
George Woodall
Decatur
Edward Woodall
Courtland
Eural Letson
Moulton
Wilma Johnson
Sherman Woodall
Yugoslav two thirds voting rule sparks conference clash
At the peace conference a Yugoslav motion for a two thirds voting rule triggers debate as Australia and the Netherlands oppose Big Four domination. Moisha Pyade urges Albania’s admission as a new member while Molotov’s speech on treaties with Finland Italy Bulgaria and Romania looms. The committee seeks broad agreement amid hopes for near unanimity for lasting peace.
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Molotov
U. S
State Byrnes
United States
Russia
Britain
France
Australia
Netherlands
Moisha Pyade
Albania
Finland
Italy
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungar
Pyade
Sparkman Dominates Limestone County Vote In Senate Contention
In Limestone County unofficial returns Sparkman led with ten to one, 2,061 for Sparkman to 218 for Simpson and 82 for Boykin, amid a Tennessee Valley tilt toward Sparkman for the U S Senate. Nearby Lawrence County with one box remaining showed Sparkman about five to one. The Eight District ponders post primary lines as Simpson appears unlikely to force a runoff if Sparkman fails to reach a majority.
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Birmingham
Tota Boxes
Boxes
Boykin Simpson
Autauga
Sparkman
Baldwin
Barbour
Bibb
Blount
Bullock Maintainers
Butler
Calhoun
Vssit
Chambers
Cherokee
Chilton
Clary
Cleburne
Coffee
Colbert
Conecuh
Coosa
Covington
Rens.iaw
Cullman
Dale
Dallas
Dekalb
Elmore
Escambia
Etowah
Fayette
Franklin
Geneva
Greene
Hale
Henry
Houston
Jackson
Jefferson
Lamar
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Lee
Limestone
Lowndes
Macon
Madison
Marengo
Marion
Marshall
Mobile
Monroe
Montgomery
Morgan
Perry
Pickens
Pike
Randolph
Russell
Shelby
St. Clair
Sumter
Talladega
Tallapoosa
Tuscaloosa
Limestone County
Simpson
Boykin
Maxwell
Allen
Tennessee Valley
Senate
United States
Lawrence County
Red Bank
No-Haircut Club Formed After Price Rise
Hammond Indiana records a "no-haircut-club" formed after haircuts rise to $1. Donald Murphy, VP, says no bal die eligible and any member who cuts hair is fined five dollars. Recruiting drive planned Saturday in front of the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Donald Murphy
Albania Prepares for Allied Nomination Amid Invasions
Pyade states Albania was among the first invaded by Italy and devastated by its forces. He claims Yugoslavs view it as a duty and honor to nominate Albania in the ongoing political process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bania
Pyade
Italy
Yugoslavia
Albania
Senate rejects gag rule on polls bill ends debate
The U S Senate failed to invoke cloture on the anti poll tax bill by 39 to 33, signaling the measure unlikely to pass this session. Majority Leader Barkley filed the petition as Southern opposition vows to keep the floor, with the chamber poised to adjourn Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bureau of Customs and Prohibitions
Barkley
OPA Eyes Price Controls as Decontrol Board Starts
Prices across cereals textiles and outerwear edge upward while the new three man decontrol board organizes on Capitol Hill. OPA considers restoring flour subsidies to keep bread ceilings steady and may lift ceilings on bread if flour payments are ruled out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Decontrol Board
Roy L. Thompson
Capitol Hill
Congress
Senate
Central Baptist Church Class Holds Monthly Business Meeting
The Emoden class of Central Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at teacher Mrs Cecile Tucks home for its regular monthly business session. President Miss Juanita Bowers led prayers and the members shared favorite scriptures as old and new business was discussed. A social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emoden
Central Baptist Church
Cecile Tuck
Juanita Bowers
Diamond cutters train with two year trial on potatoes
Diamond cutters, bound by at least a two year trial before handling a fine gem, practice their craft on potatoes as a learning tool.
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Byrnes
Paris
James F. Byrnes
Truman
State Department
Wall Street
June
Jupiter
Lana Turner
John Garfield
M-G-M
James M. Cain
C. E. Gibson
Danville 1
Decatur General Hospital
Patsy Gail Cox
Ninth Avenue South
Namies
Hartselle Motor Company
Lois Grady
Paul Grady
W. T. Willoughby
Oscar Fuller
Decatur Foreign Relief Committee
William V. Dodson
William H. Dunn
Air Forces
Huntsville
Labert W. Collier
Army
Milton William Aker, Cullman
Quartermaster Corps
Helen Bostick
Fourth Avenue East
Baugh’s Infirmary
Brown's
W. R. McDonald
Austinville
Brown's Ambulance
J. W. Buford
Morgan County
Pat Williams
A. B. Smith
Somerville
Mutual Service Ambulance
G. J. Widner
Decatur 2
Monnan
Unz
Ola Connor
Fifth Avenue
Sherman Powell
Lacon 1
E. L. Bostick
Fourth Avenue
Willie Woodall
By Brace Curry
Deca Bions Club
Mittee Today
H. R. Sherrow
Munity
Lions Club
James L.rankin
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