Labor Bill Faces Opposition at Alabama Hearing
In Montgomery on June 3, organized labor pledged to oppose Gov. Chauncey Sparks' proposed State Labor Department, with the State Federation of Labor and CIO sending delegates to a joint House and Senate hearing. Pending actions include blood tests for syphilis, longer terms for tax assessors, liquor revenue measures, and creation of a state emergency finance body. The House advanced bills on non profit electric districts and liquor store profit distribution, while salaries for top state officials and a health officer hike were favorably reported by the Senate finance committee.
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Montgomery
Ala
Organized Labor
Chauncey Sparks
State Labor Department
House
Senate Labor Committees
State Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Labor Department
House Temperance Committee
Senate Temperance Committee
Sen. W. L. St. John
Senate
Cullman
Albert Rains
Etowah
Senate Finance and Taxation Committee
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Archives and History
Finance Committee
Alabama Emergency Finance Corporation
Vincent Kilborn
Mobile
Mt. Vernon
Tuscaloosa
Decatur Delegates Excel At State Diversified Occupations Meet
Ten delegates from Decatur high school attended the state Diversified Occupations Clubs conference at the University of Alabama. About 42 schools and nearly 200 delegates participated. Dr Norton addressed attendees while Dr Paty welcomed them. Decatur earned first prize for best paper on the club project. Mary Blankenship, club president, presented the report.
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Decatur
Diversified Occupations Clubs
University of Alabama
Bobby Ellis
Mary Blankenship
Marvin Simma
Harold Dixon
Donna Hill
Gwen Aday
Jean Evans
Bobby Powell
Travis Letson
Sue Thompson
Norton
Polls Fight Criticized By Alabama Rep In Georgia
Rep Henry Steagal of Alabama told the Georgia Bar Association that abolishing the poll tax is a shocking proposal. He warned that federal overreach into state voting standards threatens the sovereignty of states and the principle of representative government. He cited concerns about majority power in Congress and constitutional safety.
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Atlanta
Henry Steagal
Alabama
Georgia Bar Association
House Banking and Currency Committee
Congress
Market Wrap Busy with Gains in Motors and Peace Stocks
New York trading mixed as motors and selected peace stocks rise while many leaders lag. Transfers exceed 1,000,000 shares amid early gains, later clouded by uneven price direction. Cotton futures slump with late declines. wheat and oats post modest gains. butter and eggs in Chicago steady.
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New York
Motors
Rye climbs to six year highs on eager buying
Chicago grain prices rose as Rye led gains, advancing over a cent to new six year highs amid aggressive commission house buying and cover by early short sellers. Wheat and oats joined the upturn in a broad strength across the grain pits.
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Chicago
Divorce suit is resumed in White Plains court
Lieut. Commander Jack Dempsey seeks a divorce from his wife amid objections as a deposition from Los Angeles apartment house manager Lyn Hallen is read. The testimony links Mrs. Dempsey with Benny Woodall and Mrs. Jackie Griffin in an October 1947 incident at a city building. Woodall is named as co respondent. Mrs. Dempsey is absent due to a nervous condition.
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White Plains
N. Y
Los Angeles
Jack ‘Dempsey
Dempsey
Benny Woodall
Jackie Griffin
Isso
Supreme Court
J. Addison Young
Lyn Hallen
Moody Heads the Civitan Club in Decatur
Leonard L. Moody, a prominent Decatur businessman, was installed as leader of the Decatur Civitan Club at a regular meeting, succeeding Marvin Hester. Installation was performed by Dr. Eugene J. Chenault, Alabama Mississippi Civitan district governor. Also elected for 1942 1944 were B Frank Chenault as vice president Alvis Briscoe secretary and treasurer and board members Johnny Hampton Phil Vaughan Alvis Bristoe Floyd Sherrod and Dr W I Hathaway.
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Leonard L. Moody
Decatur
Decatur Civitan Club
Marvin Hester
Eugene J. Chénaul
Alabama-Mississippi Civitan
Wee B. Frank Chenault
Alvis Briscoe
Cox vows to press FCC probe amid protests
Rep. Cox of Georgia said he will press the House committee inquiry into Federal Communications Commission investigations despite protests and attempts to intimidate him. He rejected any plan to be “intimidated and run away from the task.”
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Washington
House
Fede Communications
Nashville Livestock Market Report
Nashville Tenn June 3 federal state market report lists salable cattle calves hogs and sheep. Cattle supplies scarce with common and medium cattle 12.00-14.50 and fed steers up to 15.50. Cows 10.50-12.00 bulls 13.00. Hogs steady with good 190-275 lb at 13.75-13.80. Lambs and sheep lower with good ewes and wethers 14.75-15.75. shorn ewes 5.50-6.50.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Problem Put Before Club by Juvenile Delinquency Panel
The Decatur Kiwanis Club heard a Boys and Girls committee presentation on juvenile delinquency. Guests included Leonard Moody Marvin Hester Tom Reynolds and Mr Coldiron Sheffield. Barrett Shelton led the program with brief talks by Rev W W Glass L L Lively R E W McLeod and Leon Thomas on local conditions and solutions. The meeting closed with the Star Spangled Banner and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Boys and Girls
Hotel Lyons
Leonard Moody
Marvin Hester
Decatur
Tom Reynolds
Huntsville
Coldiron
Sheffield
Barrett Shelton
Charles W. Young
W. W. Glass
L. L. Lively
RE. W. McLeod
Leon Thomas
Coal miners union dispute powers up to federal decision
President aides consider issuing an order to return 500000 coal workers to mines to restore production. War Labor Board members briefed the President with Byrnes Ickes and Fortas present as negotiations stalled. Miners want a $2 daily wage rise in the afterglow of a contract lapse.
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Lewis
War Labor Board
War
James F. Byrnes
Ickes
Abe Fortas
United Mine Workers
UMW
WLB
United States
All Out Aerial Bombing Drives German Defenses
Dewitt Mackenzie notes a successful month of Allied aerial offensives with British night bombers and American day bombers expanding capacity. He argues perpetual bombing keeps Germany on alert, strains German fighter and anti aircraft units, and gradually erodes Hitler's remaining military power, unless U S war production falters.
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Hitler
Germany
Bahamian labor riot prompts Florida state guard deployment
In Hastings on June 3, two Florida state guard companies were sent to quell a dispute at a potato camp housing Bahamian workers. Constable Archie Greene said about 100 were arrested, 400 to 500 participated, and two Bahamans were shot but not seriously injured. The disorder stemmed from a workers’ squabble, with foremen requesting aid. Guards were ordered from St. Augustine and Palatka by Adjutant General Vivien Collins on Tallahassee directives.
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Hastings
Fla
Florida State Guard
Archie Greene
Greene
St. Augustine
Vivien Collins
Palatka
Tallahassee
Hatton FFA Trip Includes Grand Ole Opry Stop
Hatton high School FFA group toured Nashville on May 29. They spent the day in the city and attended the Grand Ole Opry. On the return trip they halted at Wheeler Dam for a swim before arriving home Sunday afternoon. Participants included Clinton Owens and other senior and junior class members, plus Principal R C Beckett and William Counts.
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Hatton High School
Nashville
Grand Ole Opry
Wheeler Dam
Clinton Owens
Junior Summers
Norman
Craig
Agor
Carruth
Culton Counts
Billy. Kelly
J. C. Woods
James
Alton Randolph
Gerald Carruth
Ray Meadows
Gurna Moore
Arnold Ray
Melvin Harvelle
Alton Parker
Milton Ne- Smith
Carl Posey
Paul Moore
Edward Pierce
Sam Retherford
Mcoy Wallace
A. G. Warren
Dave Retherford
Billy Parker
R. M. Craig
William Counts
France seeks rebirth as leaders negotiate future government
British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan and U S Secretary of State Robert Murphy voiced cautious optimism after talks with De Gaulle and Giraud. De Gaulle called the crisis a bad dream while Eisenhower met French leaders, with no mention of politics.
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Harold MacMillan
Robert Murphy
Murphy
de Gaulle
Giraud
MacMillan
France
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Release Sought for Eugene J. Burns in Alabama Murder Case
The release of Eugene J. Burns, under indictment for the murder of a wealthy farmer in a remote section of Jefferson County last January, was sought today in habeas corpus proceedings in circuit court.
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Birmingham
Ala
Eugene J. Burns
Jefferson County
Roper Heads AFL for Seventh Term at Convention
Sam E. Roper of Sheffield was reelected president of the Alabama State Federation of Labor at its 42nd annual convention, defeating Hugh Brown 296 to 224. W. O. Hare was re elected secretary treasurer, 288 to 163 for George N. Scott. Anniston will host the 1944 convention. District vice presidents were named and four vice presidents at large were chosen. Resolutions urged blocking a proposed state Department of Labor and sought an inquiry into Eddie Rickenbacker’s union regulation remarks.
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Montgomery
Sam E. Roper
Sheffield
Alabama State Federation of Labor
AFL
Hugh Brown
Birmingham
W. O. Hare
George N. Scott
Anniston
Tom O. Brown
R. M. Lanier
Muscle Shoals
R. R. Wade
W. W. Miller
Mobile
William Wiggins
Gadsden
J. L. Dugas
J. 8. Busby
Jasper
Gossey Elkins
Tuscaloosa
W. O. Bennett
Huntsville
Will Densmore
Sadie Betancourt
George Peters
Ross Jackson
State Department of Labor
Eddie Rickenbacker
Airlines
Turning Point in Pacific War at Midway and Aleutians
The June 1942 Japanese air raid on Dutch Harbor preceded the Battle of Midway by hours. Japanese strategy aimed to trap Allied forces with a double pincers move, but Midway broke the southern strike while Attu and Kiska fell to undefended targets. The Guadalcanal base followed, as Allied advances steadied supply lines and shifted momentum in the Pacific.
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Aleutians
Dutch Harbor
United States
Midway
Kiska
Attu
U. S
Solomon Islands
Guadalcanal
Australia
Solomons
New Guinea
North Pacific
Japanese push in China and Pacific raids intensify
Japanese forces advancing south of Ichang and seizing Chihkiang suffer heavy losses as Chiang Kai-shek's armies rally. U S air power under Stilwell claims 10 heavy blows on May 30 31 with trains river boats and aircraft targets hit. MacArthur announces six bombing runs by Flying Fortresses and Liberators over Lae and Wewak with 156 tons dropped and no Japanese fighters seen.
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Changyang
Ichang
Yangtze
Chihkiang
China
Chiang
U. S
Joseph W. Stilwell
U.S. Air Force
Southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Lae
Wewak
New Guima
President's tax plan eyed for wartime revenue gains
President argues a source tax plan would place 90 percent of taxpayers on a current basis immediately and bring in higher federal revenue for 1943 to 1945. Senator Vandenberg notes its potential to stabilize income taxes while Congress debates new revenue measures.
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V Vandenberg
Tax plan shields average workers entering service in 1943
Washington details pay as you go income tax rules for 1943. Servicemen entering the armed forces may receive refunds as 1942 tax liabilities are cancelled or reduced. Non service earners with lower 1943 income pay 25 percent of 1943 tax and file a Sept 15 estimate. Married drafted personnel face varied outcomes based on employment.
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Washington
Armed Services
Race Trouble Flares Anew In War Plant
About 2,500 Negro workers at one St. Louis ordnance plant unit struck to protest working under white foremen. Negro trainees were chosen to replace them, but the walkout halted operations in the government owned Cartridg e Company unit. In Detroit, Packard and Car Co workers clashed over placing Negroes on machine work with brief walkouts and normal operations in some departments noted by CIO union officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Julian Kirk
United States Cartridge Company
Kirk
United States
Cartridge Company
Detroit
Severala
Packard Motor Car Co
United Automobile Workers (Cio
Packard
Control Plan Discussed in Morgan County
A meeting at the Morgan County health department on Wednesday, called by Dr L R Murphree and Governor Sparks, formed a wartime control committee for venereal diseases. Officials outlined progress against gonorrhea and syphilis and stressed education and enforcement to curb the diseases.
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Morgan County
L. R. Murphree
Sparks
Alabama
Demonstrations On Dehydration And Dryer Construction
Hartsville High School hosts two demonstrations next week in the manual arts room of the vocational building. On June 8 and 9 at 8 am, Mrs. Eben Rowe notes the event will explain dehydration and the construction of a dehydrator with Mr. Chambers from the TVA leading the dryer building segment.
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Manual Arts
Hartseile High School
Eben Rowe
Chambers
T. Vv. A
Assignments Made for Canning Sugar Officials Named
Oscar L. Napps Morgan County administrator for the War Price and Ration Board designated canning sugar issuers in Falkville and Hartselle. Buford May Trucke will represent the OPA at the county agent's office in Hartselle and Mrs Willie S Elliott will be at Parkville High School library to issue and receive canning sugar applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville
Hartselle
Oscar L. Napps
Morgan County
War Price and Ration Board
Buford May Trucke
OPA
Willie S. Elliott
Parkville
Alabama Supreme Court Rules War Emergency Council Constitutional
The Alabama Supreme Court says a proposed war emergency council to manage a surplus emergency fund is constitutional, but council members cannot be paid $10 a day. The opinion, filed at the senate's request, says legislators may serve only for expenses as the constitution bars holding another public office of profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama Supreme Court
Senate
House
Joe Brown
Repentance Piper Topic At Austinville Revival
Evangelist Bill Piper preaches repentance as essential to salvation during the Austinville tent revival led by Piper and Cliff Barrows. Barrows sings and the message next focuses on "Excuse Me, for " Yesterday afternoon a 3:30 children's meeting drew the campaign’s largest group yet with songs, objects, lessons and chalk talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austinville
Bill Piper
Cliff Barrows
Evangelist Piper
Piper
Pressing Need for News in War Effort Highlighted
A special report by the American Association of Teachers of Journalism, issued through the U S Office of Education, declares newspapers occupy a key position in the total war effort. News is essential for democracy and morale, and journalism training must also build youth discipline and military preparation. Prepared by Dr. Frank Luther Mott and colleagues at Grinnell and Colgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Association of Teachers of Journalism
U. S. Office of Education
Frank Luther Mott
University of Missouri
Herschel M. Colbert
Grinnell
Ta) College
W. Emerson Beck
Colgate University
Hamilton, N. Y
Truck Crash Browns Ferry Window on Ferry Street
A truck hit the plate glass window of the TWA Department of Electricity on Ferry Street after a blackout last night. Police found the wrecked vehicle on Holly Street around 11:00 p.m. and the unidentified driver had fled. no arrest has been made.
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TWA Department of Electricity
Ferry Street
Holly Street
Camporee Opens With Troops From Decatur At Deane Park
The Tennessee Valley Council BSA Camporee opened at Deane Park with Troops 11 20 60 61 and 19 from Decatur. Bugler Sidney Chenault led a sunset assembly with To The Colors and Retreat. Activities included a wrestling match planks and skits. a blackout ended the night early.
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Tennessee Valley Council
Deane Park
Decatur
Sidney Chenault
Tom Reynolds
Lentes Cokera
Charles Coldiron
Robert McWright
Frank Yaney
D. L. Murphree
Charles Young
Oscar Napps
Ex-Officers Begin Terms After Convictions
Two former Talladega county officials and two deputies reported to U. S. Marshal Raymond Thomason for commitment to Tallahassee federal prison. Convicted of conspiracy to violate liquor laws, their appeals were upheld by the U. S. Circuit Court in New Orleans. Burks gets four years, Burns two, Chancellor 13 months, and Rogers one year and a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Talladega County
U. S
Raymond Thomason
Federal Correctional Institution
Tallahassee
Fla
U. S Circuit Court
New Orleans
George W. Burks
Sam Burns
Willam C. Chancellor
Eldridge Rogers
Edsel Ford Probate Filing Reveals Ford Estate Value
The will of Edsel Bryant Ford was filed for probate stating most Ford Motor stock to go to the Ford Foundation. Attorneys estimate net estate and transfer taxes may total about 12 million dollars. Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford and former Ford Motor Co. president, died at 49, and the Ford Foundation is a nonprofit set up in 1936 for educational aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Edsel Bryant
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Foundation
Edsel Ford
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Co
Special Service at Salem Church to Feature Speaker
A special service will be held Sunday at eight p.m. at the Salem Methodist Church. Butler Pow will be the speaker followed by a business meeting. Announcement of the meeting was made by M. S. Newcomb, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salen Methodist Church
Butler
Pow
M. S. Newcomb
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