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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
1
Weather outlook mixed with warmer trend midweek and cooler coastal nights. Local bureau logged 70 high and 56 low as residents share health, travel, and civic updates. A Decatur Underwriters barbecue and hospital admissions are recorded amid election turnout counts and community notices.
The Decatur City Council approved two of three zoning changes from Class C residential to light industrial districts, affecting areas at Vine and Southern railroad, and Wells and Church Streets, while rejecting one proposed change. The council also considered street marker plans and reopened the East Decatur drainage project to prepare contour cost estimates for property owners.
Six additional poliomyelitis cases diagnosed today bring the two week total to 27. An eight-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl, both white, are new victims. two nurses from Mobile arrive to assist at Eliza Coffee Memorial hospital basement clinic, with four more from the Crippled Children's Foundation expected.
Edward H. Wills 65 longtime business manager and treasurer at Alabama College for 37 years died at his home after a nearly two year illness. Br Ken Reynolds.
The State's case against Charlie Plemons of Falkville for liquor nuisance and gambling is continued to 10 am Thursday in circuit court. Plemons is represented by Philip Shanks Jr and Kenneth Griffith. The state is led by Solicitors George Johnson and Ben L. Britnell before Judge James H. Pad Jr.
Eddy Gilmore reports from Moscow that Russians and their leaders do not want war with any nation. He notes Russia lags in atomic research, rebuilds after heavy losses, and seeks to advance five year plans while blaming allied powers for aggression.
Eddie Gilmore, chief of the Associated Press Moscow bureau, arrived in his Selma hometown with his Russian-born wife and two-year-old daughter for a three month break. He plans to renew friendships and possibly lecture across the Southeast while his four Russia impressions series is released, following five years reporting and interviews with Stalin.
The author reflects on living abroad for six years and engaging with diplomats in Moscow and Russian associates. They argue that personal experience and relationships, including a Russian spouse and many Russians, shape understanding of Russia and its stance toward war, implying a cautious, nuanced view.
Tokyo June 4. Chief Prosecutor Jib Keen an branded Hideki Tojo and 25 other Japanese militarists as assassins who ruled a treacherous nation bent on world domination. Keen an opened a 15,000 word case outlining Japan's war crimes since 1904 and planned air attacks against the United States and Britain.
J D Chesser of Atlanta and William Gordon Lunsford of Marietta Ga were seriously injured in a Sunday afternoon crash near Hartselle. Their Ryan PT 22 overturned in a pasture after a forced landing as fuel ran low. Both men were taken to Decatur General Hospital in Peck Ambulance.
The historic Cantwell Seton Hall on Bank Street will be deeded to the Decatur post of the American Legion. City council action clears the way for the transfer from Mrs. W. B. Edmunson, restoring the hall to the Edmunsons before the Legion takes over. Elmer Loyd, Decatur Legion commander, said renovations will convert the hall into a Legion home with tennis courts and other recreational features, continuing its long civic role since World War II. The hall, built before the Civil War as one of the state’s first banks, carries scarred columns from War battles and was largely built by slave labor.
Dr A J Dinsmore of the Morgan County Medical Society urges a city wide clean up in Decatur to prevent a polio outbreak as Florence and Lauderdale county face cases. Mayor Summer proposes sectional drives with Federated Women’s Clubs to sponsor efforts and air spraying with DDT if needed.
Grover Hubbard of Decatur was released from Morgen county jail on a $500 bond today after a grand larceny arrest. He allegedly took clothing valued at $75 from Homer Motes. Sam Pettus is held on assault charges, and two Black individuals were arrested on adultery charges.
Eugene Meyer editor and publisher of The Washington Post was elected president of the 38 nation World Bank by its 12 directors. His selection followed U S nomination reflecting the country's role as chief fund contributor.
Decatur voters cast over 1 000 ballots by noon in the Democratic run off with turnout higher than the primary. Box totals varied, led by Box 6 with 92 votes and Box 5 with 85, while several boxes showed declines or were unreachable.
President Truman signed the national school lunch act today stating it provides the basis for strengthening the nation through better nutrition for school children. He noted that despite production capacity, distribution has often failed to meet needs.
A 21 year old girl Miss Mary Elizabeth McCluer and Army corporal Michael Jones were shot in her living room last night. Coroner Dill ruled it murder and death by own action. McCluer, daughter of Prof and Mrs Leon McCluer, died from three bullets. Jones, Buffalo New York, died from one shot.
In Martin Station Alabama Lt. Gov Handy Ellis captured seven to one in the Democratic gubernatorial runoff. Judge James E Folsom failed to receive a May 7 vote. Other results show Ellis carried Public Service Commission and a coin flip influenced a gubernatorial choice. Montgomery reports brisk polling with fast voting and long lines in the May runoff.
Washington June 4 The CIO National Maritime Union President Joseph Curran and Pacific coast Marine Firemen's Union head Vincent Malone said they will consider wage and hour concessions to prevent a June 15 strike The Navy plans to mobilize the merchant fleet if needed and negotiators at the Labor Department discussed a Pacific coast settlement Malone called the session productive and plans to present a compromise package while Curran noted a 42 hour week proposal as the latest offer but not final position
Richard E. Walker, 43, died this morning at his home at 612 12 Second Avenue after a long illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Brown Funeral Company.
The Supreme Court ruled Virginia's bus segregation statute unconstitutional, saying it imposes an undue burden on interstate commerce. The decision signals potential challenges to other state anti‑segregation laws, while justices debated the need for a single nationwide rule. Judge Reed noted a uniform standard may be required, though Justice Frankfurter objected.
Voters in Jefferson and Mobile counties report heavier turnout in the Alabama Democratic runoff for governor with James E. Folsom, 37, and Lt. Gov. Handy Ellis, 65, leading contenders. PAC involvement and education, taxation, and highway pledges dominate campaign rhetoric as turnout forecasts reach up to 325000.
A sunny Mobile area drew a pleasure driving spree on Saturday causing a post war toll record with 5 674 paid for automobiles crossing the river tunnel to picnic grounds and bathing beaches.
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