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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1950

Page

2

Americans Outnumbered in Korea Despite Reinforcements

The article notes that even with new troops in Korea, U S and South Korean forces are about half the size of the North Korean invader. It cites Gen MacArthur intelligence on 200000 attackers and details interim U S divisions and reinforcements arriving from Okinawa and the West Coast.

Elton C. Fay Associated Press Washington United States Korea MacArthur United States Army Okinawa

Spy Pair To Plead On Conspiracy Charges In Hearing

New York July 31 The two latest suspects in the government atom spy search will plead to conspiracy charges Wednesday. Mirian Moskowitz 34 and Abraham Brothman 36 were granted bail set at 25000 each by Judge T Hoyt Davis amid indications more arrests may follow Julius Rosenberg 32 also faces hearing for transmitting atomic secrets.

New York T. Hoyt Davis Sylvan Moskowitz Mirian Moskowitz Davis Miss Moskowitz Abraham Brothman Russia Klaus Fuchs U.S Irving H. J Julius Rosenberg

For Rent: Three Unfurnished Rooms For Couple Only

Classified note offers three unfurnished rooms for a couple, includes phone contact 3897-M. Also mentions sale of a block labeled Giemond with juice and an unclear line about Mosbes and old Cove Springend.

T . B. Mosbes Old Cove

Market Report for Decatur Area Commodities

Decatur markets list cotton middling 36c and strict low 34c, cottonseed per ton 45.00, broilers 25c delivered, hens heavy 18c, hatching eggs 80c per dot. Yellow corn ear 1.49, shelled 1.55, No 2 new wheat onion free 2.17, No 2 new oats onion free 67c, other grains basis 13 percent moisture.

Mixed stocks push gains in aircrafts and select issues

A creeping stock market recovery emerged in New York led by gains in aircrafts and selective demand for rubbers radio television automotive and chemical stocks. Major risers included U S Steel Bethlehem Steel General Motors and Coca Cola while declines showed in Consolidated Edison American Smelting and Gulf Oil with brief notes on Oklahoma and Missouri Pacific movements.

New York U. S. Steel Bethlehem Steel General Motors Admiral Corp

Alabama lawmakers push seven member joint committee on reapportionment

Talk er House and Rep Walter Givken proposed a seven man joint committee to investigate any department and report to the legislature which would adjourn today and reconvene Oct 31. Folsom has pressed reapportionment with limited success through multiple special sessions as lawmakers again gather to act on reapportionment and a constitutional convention to revise Alabama’s basic law.

Er House Walter Givken Eeeed Givhan Folsom House Senate Alabama

Russians Advise North Koreans on Tactics Against U S

Clarke says prisoners report Russians guiding North Korean tactics against American troops. He notes four to five Russians with each division from captain to lieutenant colonel, based on interrogations of scores of prisoners including an air force major.

Clarke Air Force North Korea Red Army

Men Enlist In Guard Here In Recent Mobilization

The National Guard has enlisted 26 men in the past week since the August 14 mobilization order, Major E. C. Chandler said. Openings remain for qualified men 17 and older at the armory. Recruits join the 1343rd engineer combat battalion.

National Guard E. C. Chandler 1343Rd Engineer Raymond E.sittason Eighth Avenue East Donald A. Moore Sixth Avenue East John H. Dumler Wheeler Warren J. Montgomery Harold E. Walker Decatur Ralph L. Sharp Tenth Avenue James F. Patterson Town Creek Robert L. Compton Lorring Grady B. Hanks Jr Roy C. Hargitt Sycamore Ray L. White Seventh Avenue Charles A. Brown Commercial Avenue Luther A. McLemore West Court Gerald D. Jackson Sherman Street Ivan C. Carlson Addison Jack Hartselle Hartselle William A. Brewer Florence T. Terry Courtland Lester L. Daws Athens James O. Ward Canal Street John E. Lambert Wilson Avenue Vernon Hill Fourteenth Avenue James E. Lewis Donald G. Drake Sixth Street Jack D. Pocus Fifth Avenue

Charley Hart Called Home

Funeral services for Charley Baxter Hart 68 will be held at 3 P M Monday at the Sixth Avenue Church of God. The former L N employee and building contractor died at his Country Club road home about 11 55 P M Saturday. Burial will be in Roselawn cemetery Brown directing. Immediate survivors include his wife Edna Hart six daughters Mrs Charles Paras Michigan City Ind Mrs Michael O Conner and Mrs Clement O Brien of Garry Ind Mrs Coleman Lott Mrs Travis E Crowe Jr and Mrs Rose N Wooten of Decatur. Other survivors include three brothers Frank Hart of Hartselle L E Hart of Cullman Tom Hart of Lacon a sister Mrs Mercer Yates of Vinemont 19 grandchildren and two great grand children. Mr Hart had been a grocery store operator in the Fairview area in recent years and had been an invalid for 21 years. Pallbearers will be Wesley Cook Grady Young Maurice Simms Lee A Dendy Ottis Phillips and William Breeding. Honorary pallbearers will be John C Conley W S Reeves W F Sartor L C Neely Sollie Higd on R D Compton Foster Pointer and Bibb Humphrey.

Charley Baxter Hart Sixth Avenue Church of God Country Club Road Eugene Rice Roselawn Brown Edna Hart Charles Paras Michigan City Ind Michael O'Conner Clement O’brien Fairview Wesley Cook Grady Young Maurice Simms Lee A. Dendy Ottis Phillips William Breeding John C. Conley W. S. Reeves L. C. Neely Sollie Higdon R. D. Compton Foster Pointer Bibb Humphrey

Morale Report From Port of Embarkation in Oklahoma

Morale among soldiers arriving from the United States appeared high at the port, with veterans like Sgt. James M. Black and Pvt. Donald Emond noting optimism. Aboard ship Pfc. Joseph Safford and others were briefed on the current situation, while crews and guards provided coffee and sleep in a dockside billet as officers watched from the shore.

Atlanta James M. Black Teague Texas Normandy United States Texas Rangers Raymond Godsey Nacogdoches Donald Emond Chicago Black Harbor

Mobile corporal among seven killed in New Jersey weekend

Seven people died in New Jersey accidents over the weekend with five traffic deaths and two drownings. Cpl. Joseph O'Daniel, 34, of Mobile Alabama, was fatally injured when his car hit two poles on Route 28 at West Portal Road in Bethel Township Hunterdon County early today.

Mobilian Newark N. J New Jersey Joseph O’daniel Mobile Ala West Portal Road Bethel Township Hunterdon County

Mrs. Morgan Shows Antique Bed From Puerto Rico

Mrs. E. L. Morgan, back from a three month Puerto Rico visit, adds a potential Napoleon era bed to her antique furniture collection. She plans to verify the claim the eight foot tall four poster once belonged to Josephine, wife of Emperor Napoleon. Morgan, a Virginian, returned with plans for her two children to learn Spanish. Morgan's Tennessee Valley Co op affiliation is noted.

Puerto Rico E. L. Morgan Edward Sherman Street San Juan Clarita Ann Josephine Martinique France Mrs. Morgan Morgan Harvey Hutchinson Supreme Court Miami Tennessee Valley Co-op

Stockpile Debate Continues On All Forms Of Weapons

Stockpile concerns spill from Page 1 discussing all forms of weapons including the H-bomb. The article tracks policy debate, safety implications, and potential arms control measures with reference to national security debates and expert opinions.

TV Set Shot In Robbery At Don ald De Frain’s Store

In Chicago two robbers grabbed a television set from Don ald De Frain's shop. They loaded it onto their car and fled. De Frain chased them, fired several shots, missing the suspects but striking the TV with the last two bullets.

Chicago Donald de Frain de Frain

Weather notes show warm day with clear skies

The report records a noontime temperature of 85 and an 8 AM reading of 80. Sundays minimum, per the U S Weather observer, was 70, while TVA noted a maximum of 8 at 2 PM. No rainfall is reported.

T.V.A Mercury U.S

Nudist Royalty to Wed After Crowning in Sunbathers Meet

In Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania the Eastern Sunbathers Association crowns King Frank Molnar and Queen Vicki Atkins both 27 from New York. They announce plans to marry next Sunday. The couple have known each other for over a year amid a four day nude convention drawing thousands of visitors and attendees.

Mauch Chunk The Eastern Sunbathers Association Frank Molnar Vicki Atkins Molnar Miss Atkins New York Zelda Suplee New York City Association Suplee Eugene. Holzer Easton Agnes Scoles Miami Fla

Almon Family Reunion Becomes Annual Event

Descendants of the Almon brothers George and Nathaniel held their second reunion at Holiday-in-the-Pines Wheeler Dam and voted to make it an annual affair. Probate Judge T. C. Almon of Decatur presided as master of ceremonies. Attendees from multiple states gathered in Moulton with numerous Almon family members listed as present.

Almon Almon Brothers George Nathaniel Moulton T. C. Almon Decatur Marguerite Weatherford

Four Counties Report Weekend Arrests Across Region

Reports from Limestone, Cullman, Morgan, and Courtland counties show at least 23 people arrested over the weekend. Limestone: Roy Lee Cartwright, 38, charged with grand larceny for stealing 180 dollars from a near French's Mill area. bond set at 500 dollars. Other Limestone arrestsinclude public drunkenness and petit larceny. Morgan County tallies include six public drunkenness, three reckless driving, and two driving while intoxicated. Courtland saw two juvenile suspects for school break-in. details limited. Overall: two DUI, three reckless driving, one grand larceny, one petit larceny, one vagrancy, and 13 public drunkenness arrests across the four counties.

Roy Lee Cartwright Limestone County French's John Sandlin Cartwright Sandlin Wallace Coleman Leslie Nelson Stroud Norton Cullman George Byars Courtland Byars Morgan County Sheriff's Office

Truman Faces Divide Over Broad Price Controls

A split in Congress over Truman's postwar controls plan widens as lawmakers press for broader wage price curbs and rationing. Maybank of South Carolina says the President may be asked for guidance while Bowles urges producer price ceilings and widespread controls if shortages worsen. The banking committee plans closed door hearings with Taft as debate on the administration bill proceeds.

Ate Banking Committee White House Maybanks Truman Congress Mr. Truman Bernard Barugh House Chester Bowles Connecticut Bowles Maybank D-S. C Senate Banking Committee Senate Taft Ohio House Banking Committee House Committee Sparkman D-Ala

U S and Allied Forces Press Korea Push

US pilots strafed Reds as they reported heavy losses with bodies described as littering fields. In Kochang a break through occurred while Reds infiltrated Hamchang and Kumchong, killing four Americans and one Korean officer in a schoolhouse as raiders died.

U. S Kochang Taegu South Korea Hamchang Kumchong Tom Lambert Associated Press MacArthur

Reds resist Chinese North Korean push near Chinju

Brig Gen Pearson Menoher reports two elements of his division held a road southwest of Chinju after two days of fighting as Chinese forces attacked from the left flank. The attack used high velocity weapons and tanks, threatening the city and front lines while American troops tried to counterattack with limited armor and reinforcements not yet known at the battlefront.

United States 24Th Japan U.S 1St Cavalry 1St Marine American 2Nd Infantry 2Nd Army Korea Defense Department Far East Seoul Republic Pentagon France Netherlands Canada New Zealand U. S Hadong Chinju Kochang First Cavalry Chirye MacArthur Tokyo Earle E. Partridge U. S. Fifth Air Force Pusan United Nations Boyle Pearson Menoher Arlington Mass

Regulations For Hunting and Trapping Slightly Changed

Alabama ad visory board of conservation announced four changes to hunting and trapping rules at Fort Morgan state park after a three day meeting. New rules tighten bear hunting, reduce deer bag from three to two, expand beaver trapping to five counties Clarke Monroe Bullock Escambia Wilcox and Tuscaloosa, and extend fishing access with a 50 cent fee for older anglers at 10 state lakes.

Fort Morgan Ala Alabama State Advisory Board of Conservation Fort Morgan State Park Clarke Monroe Bullock Escambia Wilcox Tuscaloosa

Sparkman Plan Draws on Ruch Ideas for Policy

The proposal relies on the concepts developed by Ruch, with supporters asserting its necessity. Proponents credit Sparkman for adapting these ideas into a structured plan.

Sparkman Ruch

MacArthurFliesToFormosa For Chiang Talks In Taipei

General Douglas MacArthur and top commanders arrived in Formosa for a war council with Chiang Kai-shek at his Grass Mountain retreat near Taipei. Chiang expected to renew a push to send 33,000 nationalist troops to Korea and seek a stronger role against the Chinese Reds. The meeting follows Truman orders to defend Formosa and amid Red massing along the China coast, with U S officials signaling defensive actions.

Spencer Moosa Taipei Formosa Douglas MacArthur Chiang Kai-shek China Chiang Korea Truman U. S Red China Amoy Quemoy MacArthur Russia United Nations Security Council Lake Success Tokyo Orient Bataan Sunghan Hong Kong Army Air Force

Tobin Uses Federal Labor System To Meet Defense Plant Needs

Tobin directs the Bureau of Employment Security to maximize the U S Employment Service and state offices for defense plant labor. He urges employers to avoid hoarding workers and to cooperate with local offices. Goodwin’s study warns of demographic shifts reducing the available 14 to 24 age group and increasing older workers, complicating expanded armed service and labor force.

U. S. Employment Service Tobin Bureau of Employment Security War Onpower Commission Labor Department Goodwin U. S Armed Services

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