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02 Jun 1948
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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
1
Decatur News Briefs On Weather Travel and Local Events
Decatur weather outlook shows little change with warm afternoon and mild nights. High 80 low 59 for the 24 hours ending this morning. Cotton market noon quotes middling 38.25 strict low 37.25. Local visits include N J Hough of Lacey's Spring in Decatur and Judy Kelly at a dance recital in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Weather Bureau
Decatur
Hummingbird to Add Sleepers on July 1
Marshall Haynes of the Louisville and Nashville announces that the Hummingbird will add sleeping car service on July 1. The Bird runs between Cincinnati and New Orleans with two daily trains, one northbound and one southbound. The first Pullman will be attached to the southbound trip, and the northbound will follow. Currently the Bird operates as an all chair car train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Haynes
Louisville and Nashville
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Truce Scope Debated as Arabs and Jews Respond
Arab nations tell the United Nations that any Palestine cease fire must preserve political unity. The four week armistice was accepted but a lasting halt to fighting hinges on scope and UN mediation. Gunfire continued in Jerusalem as the Arab Legion reportedly shelled targets and consideration was given to renewed shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hewett
Cairo
United Nations
Palestine
U. N
Holy Land
Israel
Folke Bernadotte
Truce Commission
Security Council
Jerusalem
Arab Legion
Jewish Agency
Flood Areas Crisis at Hand
The Columbia River flood crisis hits the diked lowlands from Portland to the Pacific, as crest meets high tide. Water surges toward town earthworks threatening dairying and lumbering communities with only inches separating safety from destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Phipps
Portland
Ore
Columbia
Pacific Ocean
vanport flood sheltering Fletcher family survives loss
Mr and Mrs S J Fletcher and their three children William Albert Dunaway and the D P Eargle family escaped the Vanport Oregon flood but lost all possessions. Fletcher wired from Portland that William Albert Dunaway is safe without details. Dunaway grew up in Decatur and earlier worked in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Fletcher
William Albert. Dunaway
D. P. Eargle
Vanport
Ore
Mr. Fletcher
Portland
Fannie Dunaway
Fourth Avenue S
William Albert Dunaway
Mr. Dunaway
Oregon
Decatur
Detroit
Fletcher
Vanport Flood Devastation Reaches Oregon Washington Coast
The flood toll rises with 20 known dead and many unaccounted in the Vanport disaster. Some 50,000 homeless and millions in damage mark the catastrophe that swept away 10,000 homes and destroyed the entire Vanport city. Dikes failed and communications broke down as the river’s surge cut a wide swath across Portland Vancouver and Longview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanport
Portland
Oregon
Vancouver
Longview
Washington
Decatur School Staff Changes Announced by Board
W T Jordan moves from Decatur High to administrative assistant duties under the superintendent effective Sept 1. W R Riley becomes high school principal, replacing Jordan. L W Yates of Cullman County Fairview joins as Decatur junior high principal July. Walter Jackson announced the changes noting Jordan requested a transfer and Riley will lead the senior high. Yates holds a bachelor from A P I and a master from George Peabody. Fairview has earned Peabody recognition under his leadership. He is married with one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Jordan
Decatur High School
W.R. Rileys
Mr. Jordan
L. W. Yates
Fairview
Cullman County
Decatur
Board of Education
Walter Jackson
Jordan
Riley
University of A So
Yates
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
George Peabody College For Teachers
Nashville,Tenn
Fairview High School
Peabody College
Alabama
Coal Strike Deliberations Delay Bargaining Order
Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough postponed a decision on ordering John L Lewis to bargain with the Southern Coal Producers Association. An immediate conference was set between Lewis attorney Wel ly Hopkins and Southern Coal Group attorney John C Gall. The government fears a strike when the current contract ends June 30 and argues Taft Hartley requires bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
Lewis
Welly K. Hopkins
John C. Gall
Southern Coal Group
Goldsborough
Southern Coal Producers Sociation
United Mine Workers
Argumet
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Southern Association
Navy Counts 28 Believed Lost In Liberty Boat Tragedy
Norfolk Va June 2 The Navy said 28 sailors and Marines are believed lost after a Liberty launch capsized near the aircraft carrier Kearsarge in Hampton Roads. The 50 foot boat carried about 900 men from the ship, delaying a task force of 12 vessels by ten hours. The launch dumped the crew into choppy waters amid rain and 20 mph gusts as a rescue effort began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Navy
Hampton Roads
Kearsarge
Mediterranean
Norfolk Naval Operating Base
Palmer Seeks Global Recovery Plan Support in Memphis
In Memphis on June 2 the former president of the National Bank of Tuscaloosa urged bankers to support the European recovery plan, calling it the greatest economic experiment ever and saying it must not fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Memphis
Tenn
Ormer
Ae Fie National Bank of
Efforts to Settle Railroad Troubles Believed Failure
White House attempts to settle the railroad labor dispute have failed completely, union leaders said today after a long meeting at the White House. David B. Robertson, representing one of the three unions, announced the breakdown as John R. Steelman, chief of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen, ends his effort to mediate the differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
David B. Robertson
John R. Steelman
The
Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen
Steelman
Hotel assignments announced for Democratic convention delegates
Philadelphia June 2. Managing Director William Neale Roach completed hotel headquarters assignments for state delegations to the Democratic National Convention on July 12. Alabama John Bartram Florida Robert Morris Georgia Majestic Mississippi Majestic South Carolina Lorraine Tennessee Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William Neale Roach
Alabama
John Bartram
Florida
Robert Morris
Georgia
Majestic
Mississippi
South Carolina
Lorraine
Tennessee
Tracy
Truman Urges Action on Housing Trade and Education Bills
President Truman urged Democratic leaders to pass housing reciprocity trade and education legislation during a White House conference as the Senate pushes to adjourn by June 19. House leaders expressed doubt about passage while Rayburn outlined a cross country speech plan starting Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
White House
Senate
House
Rayburn
McGrath
Rhode Island
Lucas
Illinois
Rep. McCormack
Massachusetts
Dim Rayburn
Folsom Flight Is Under Fire
The House appropriations committee condemned use of National Guard planes by Governor Ernest W. Gibson of Vermont and James E. Folsom of Alabama. It questioned a trip by Folsom from Alabama to the West Coast and another by Gibson from Vermont to Salt Lake City and back. The panel questioned Maj. Gen. Kenneth F. Kramer about legality of governors using planes outside National Guard business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Guard
Ernest W. Gibson
Vermont
James E. Folsom
Alabama
House Appropriations Committee
House
Folsom
Gibson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Scrivner
R-Man
Kenneth F. Kramer
National Guard Bureau
Third Victim Dies From Oil Stove Blast
A fire sparked by an oil stove explosion in Patton's Chapel near Lincoln Alabama claimed a third life. Roscoe Smith, 36, died from burns suffered in the blast that occurred Sunday. earlier victims were Mrs. Mary Jane Wheeler, 61, and her grandson Robert Chandler, 2. Several others were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Ala
Roscoe Smith
Patton’s Chapel
Here
Mary Jane Wheeler
Robert Chandler
Area Faces High Stakes in TVA Plant Battle
In Decatur area leaders push for TVA to build a $54 million steam plant at New Johnsonville to meet rising power demand across the Valley. Senators Hill Sparkman and Rep Jones pressed for steady hydro power amid fluctuating water, highlighting Decatur as a key example of future growth and electricity needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Bloodworth
Decatur
Senate
Senate Appropriations
TVA
New Johnsonville
Tennessee
Morgan County
Limestone
Lawrence
Senate Committee
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Bob Jones
Innessee River
Beechcot
Burch Wins Second Term As Morgan Tax Assessor
Tax assessor results show Dr. J. T. Burch defeating J. Earl Gurley 2702 to 2215 with full box count in Morgan County run-off. Hardin tops Bates 732 to 628 in the third district. Lawrence and Limestone counties report delegate votes and local boards as races and state delegates tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Countian
Board of Revenue and Control
J. T. Burch
J. Earl Gurley
Morgan County
Burch
Gurley
Melvin Hardin
Falkville
Lem Bates
Eva
Hardin
Bates
Democratic Committee
Morgan
Stapp
Bonnet
Carmichael
Folsom
McCorvey
Money
Riddle
Decatur Voters Approve Bond for New Schools
Decatur residents approve a 1,500,000 bond issue to fund a new junior senior high school near Delano Park and an elementary school serving West Decatur. The measure passes 1,235 to 175 with a box by box tally and aims for completion by September 1950 under Superintendent Walter Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Delano Park
West Decatur
Decatur City Hall
Carnegie
Pont Berle
Cvccciemnvant
Braswell’s
Namie's
Johnston Street
Torowon
Shropshire
Alfred
Benson’s
l—Harmon
Cagle
Kimbrough
Thornton’s
Legion Tall
Armory
Walter Jackson
Decatur School Board
Record peacetime Army Air Force appropriation bill approved
The House passed a record peacetime Army Air Force appropriation totaling 56,509,939,000 for the new fiscal year starting July 1. The vote was 346 to 2, with opposition from Reps. Marcantonio and Isacson of the American Labor Party. The measure funds about 1,234,500 soldiers plus an Air Force funded at around 2.3 billion this year, reflecting strong push from leaders despite cuts below the president's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Marcantonio and
Isacson
American Labor Party
New York
Navy
Marine Corps
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Army Air Force Fund
Truman
Elks Plan Free Tonsillectomies for Morgan County Children
Twelve underprivileged Morgan county children will receive tonsillectomies this year through a local Elks Lodge project. Public Welfare supplies background reports. the lodge funds the operations and each family selects the physician. Four children on the waiting list will be operated on soon. Levis Namie chairs the Elks committee working with Cleo Levin of Public Welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Elks’ Lodge
The
Elks
Department of Public Welfare
Levis Nam
Mrs. Edith Rigsby Dies at Sister’s Home
Edith Pearl Rigsby, 39, died Tuesday night at 8:34 at her sister Mrs Roy Thompson’s home, 1024 North Avenue Fairview. She had been ill for a long time. Funeral services will be announced by Brown's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Pearl Rigsby
Roy Thompson
North Avenue
Fairview
Briscoe Heads Decatur Jaycees In Club Elections
Alvis Briscoe, Marion county tax collector, was elected president of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce. Ben DeDuke and Gene Allford were elected first and second vice presidents, with Ned Frazier and four others named to the board of directors. A party for members and guests is planned at the country club June 11 with entertainment and favors for the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvis Briscoe
Morgan County
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Decatur Jaycees
Country Club
Ben DeDuke
Gene Allford
Ned Frazier
Marion Burke
William Steed
R. H. Evans
Jewell R. McWorter
Jack Mason
Lee H. Deal
Calvin Pettey
On Om
Folsom Left Far Behind In State Totals
Alabama Democrats end a walkout from the state convention over civil rights. Gov James L Folsom trails for delegate at large as delegates elected in the western runoff back a walkout platform. Gessner McCorvey and Geni Albert Carmichael contest the post with Carmichael closely ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
James L. Folsom
Westermoff
Truman
Gessner McCorvey
Mobile
Cratic
Geni Albert A. Carmichael
Folsom
Cullman
Dent
Governor Folsom Battles Throat Infection at Montgomery Home
Governor James E. Folsom, defeated in his bid for national convention delegate, remained at home in Montgomery with an infected throat. Mrs. Folsom said he woke with fever about midnight and was ordered to rest in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
James E. Folsom
Alabama electors pledge clash over Truman civil rights stance
Returns from Alabama precincts show Bonner Riddle Stapp and McCorvey leading walkout factions for delegate contests while Gov. Folsom and others oppose. District tallies place Man Moore Langan Cox among leaders for uncommitted or walkout pledges as results continue. Follows political maneuvering as party delegates vie in the runoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence County
Board of Revenue
Northwest
Marvin Bendall
W. L. Carroll
Stapp
Bonner
Carmichael
Folsom
McCorvey
Money
Riddle
Alabama
Truman
McCorvey Carmichael
Money Folsom
Joseph N. Langan
Mobile
John M. Cox
Well
Monroeville
Boswell
E. C
Bud
Geneva
L. H. Adams
Bia
Gene
Henry J
Thomas H. Well
Tuscaloosa
H. Long
Uniontown
Fred W
Walter Starkey Injured At Plant In Press Accident
Walter Starkey of 335 E Moul suffered a severe hand injury this week at Southeastern Metals when his hand was caught in a press. The incident resulted in the loss of a finger and he was on the job at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Starkey
Walter Starkley
E. Moulis
Southeastern Metals
Mr. Starkeley
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N. J. Hough
Lacey's Spring
Hotel
Lyons
the Daily
Judy Kelly
E. Vine Street
Huntsville
Irene Jones
Fred Sparkman
Oak Ridge
R. F. Miller
Sixth Avenue Church of God
Iadi Tae
Eddie Sandin
Charley Sandlin
Indianapolis
Speedway
Vert Terry
Carroway Methodist Hospital
12Th Avenue W
Mutual Service
J.B. Whitmire
Arlin
Wakefield
Grayson
Decatur General Hospital
J. M. Matthews
Decatur 2
Mamie Creed
Ashland 2
Eugene Dugger
Somerville
Decatur General
W. T. Wade
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Sisters of Mercy
St. Mary’s School
Clean Yates
Falkville High School
Cleon
American Legion Post 121
Rudolph Ewig
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
R. W. Orr
Jacksonville
Fla
Eastern Air Lines
Tri-Cities
Gene Orr
By Ken Reynolds
Fletchers Safe
W. R. Riley
Philly
Folsom Flight
Limestone County
Floyd R. Johnson
Elkmont
Sidney Johnston
Limestone-county
Ear Vinson
W. H. Beasley
Folsom Is
Son
Jim Folsom
Oscar A. Ellard
E. T. Knight
C. T. Scott
J. F. Brandon
George M. Andrews
J.F. Brandon
D. S. Trimble
Briscoe
Jaycees
Tuck
Lee Folsom
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