Princes Talk of Program for India's Settlement
Seven law leaders agreed to press British plans to settle India's political problems by partition and began ironing out major administrative issues. Official sources said two more meetings may be held to map boundaries between Hindustan and Pakistan and establish self rule machinery in disputed Punjab Bengal and Assam. They will also tackle division of assets liabilities police services and courts in provinces to be split between Hindu and Muslim states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Mason
Delhi
Punjab
Bengal
Assam
E Like
Wall Street Sees Apathy With Modestly Irregular Session
Market action opened with little buying interest as leaders drifted through a moderately irregular day. Overall transfers totaled about 550000 shares amid uneven bonds and commodities and cotton gained 45 cents a bale before finishing down 40. Chicago wheat moved between 3-4 and 1-2, with corn down to up 4 and oats up 7-8 to 1 1-8 a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
News Today
Chicago
Grain prices in Decatur echoed by Alabama Flour Mills
Decatur market cash grain prices show No 1 Soft wheat at 2.65 per bushel Ear white corn 75 lb at 1.98 Ear yellow corn 75 lb at 1.94 Milo 100 cwt at 3.00 Barley 1.50 oats 0.95 per bushel Prices supplied by Alabama Flour Mills Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alaama Flour Mills
North Georgia Poultry Market Sees Mixed Prices
Atlanta reports a mixed North Georgia poultry market with some areas holding at 34 cents, others down 1 to 2-1/2 cents from early week. Most chickens weigh 2.5 to 3.4 pounds with ample supplies and uncertain future values. processors limited to immediate needs and offerings refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Butter and Eggs Chicago Market Report
Butter remains steady in Chicago with receipts totaling 702 359 and 890 score ears at 56.5 as other items hold. Eggs hold steady with receipts at 27 091 and current price on receipts at 39.5 with no change to other figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cotton futures surge to new highs on mill buying rally
New York cotton futures climbed to fresh intraday highs on June 5 as mills bought heavily and shorts covered. The market closed 55 cents to 1.55 dollars per bale higher than the previous close, with mixed open and last prices showing broad strength alongside limited offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Board of Today
Market Summary: Mixed Bonds and Cotton Rally Amid Uneven Trading
New York markets show mixed bonds with uneven gains and irregular cotton finishing firmer. December futures rise to top around 24.75 while other grains hold steady with modest advances, signaling a cautious trading session and new seasonal highs in limited sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cago
Cattle and hog market notes from Nashville report
Early receipts light with mostly cows. Canner and cutter 90.00-13.00, common beef 18.50-14.50. Good and heifers steady. Cows and steers mixed. Hogs steady. top 284.00 for 245-300 lb barrows and gilts, over 300 lb 20.25. Sows 17.75. Lambs 60-90 lb 24.50, over 90 lb 22.50. Receipts around 150 head springers in junior spring lamb show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Fed- Pal-State Department of Agricult
Good and Co
Surgeon General Cites Pneumonia and Whooping Cough Threats
The surgeon general of the United States warns that certain pneumonia cases and whooping cough require attention. He notes rising risks and urges vaccination and public health measures to curb spread.
Taft extends discussion of wage trends and foreign relations
The President noted peaceful wage adjustments in major industries without price rises and that price increases have slowed with some declines. He reported Messersmith’s Argentina mission as successful but undecided on his return. diplomacy with Argentina is now friendly. Domestic matters covered vote frauds in Kansas City and congressional race in Washington, plus no preview of tax and labor bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Argentina
George Messersmith
Buenos Aires
United States
Truman
Kansas City
Charles R. Savage
Congress
Washington
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Death Takes Mrs Nelms In Decatur Home
Mrs Bertha Nelms aged 65 died Thursday at 5 30 AM after a long illness at her Decatur residence She is survived by five sons John Marvin Denton Lee William and Hoke Nelms and four daughters Ida Jett Katie Blanksley Mary Lou Morgan Effie Birdwell also 38 grandchildren two great grandchildren six sisters and two brothers The funeral will be at Caddo Church Friday at 2 PM with minister Jack Rollins and Brown directing Interment in nearby cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddo
Jack Rollins
Church of Christ At
Athens
Brown
Nelms
John Nelms
Decatur
Marvin Nelms
Danville
Denton Nelms
Lee
Vermont Historical Society Acquires 1638 A Vay Press
America's first a vay press, brought from Grand in 1638, is now owned by the Vermont Historical Society. The acquisition highlights early colonial printing and preservation of historical artifacts in Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Grand
The
Vermont Historical Society
Allies near doubled demand for long range cars and alerts on stolen passports
Automobile dealers report rising demand for vehicles capable of reaching the Austrian border as police hunt for 14 stolen passports. Wiener Kurier notes secret agents in Austria and the U S Army accuse Hungarian communists networks. Father Istvan Balogh faces pressure to quit politics and join a monastery. Speculation grows that Russian forces influence Hungarian army training after Soviet officer blocks access for American inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
U. S
Wiener Kurier
Istvan Balogh
Tiny Motors Put in Huge Planes to Ease Pilot Control
Powerful miniature motors are being installed in some new large aircraft to assist pilots in moving flight controls with greater ease. The system aims to reduce pilot fatigue and improve responsiveness during complex maneuvers, enhancing overall aircraft handling.
Glimpses About Your Community In Decatur
Regular Decatur school board meeting set for Friday at seven in the superintendent’s office. Rev G M Davenport to preach on Judge Not at Central Methodist Sunday 7 30. Central Methodist choir meets tonight 7 30. Vacation Bible school begins Monday 9 00. Several local moves and births reported including a daughter born June 5 at Decatur General hospital. Demolay and Knights Templar meeting 7 30 tonight. Local ambulance moves and hospital transfers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur School Board
G. M. Davenport
Central Methodist Church
Bible School
J. E. Kitchens
Jackson Street
Decatur
Decatur General Hospital
USC Sued Over Negro Admission to Law School
John W. Wrighten, a Charleston Negro, claims the University of South Carolina denied him admission to its law school due to race. Judge J Waites War ing heard the case seeking to enjoin SC officials including President Rear Admiral Norman H. Smith and to award $15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
U.S
J. Waites Waring
University of South Carolina
Ohn W. Wrighten
Charleston
Norman H. Smith
Wrighten
Solon Challenges Oak Ridge on Communist Probe
Solon is reported as challenging Rep J Parnell Thomas to produce one communist in Oak Ridge Tennessee. The Oak Ridge Engineers and Scientists Association denounces charges by the House Un American Activities Committee that fellow travelers or members infiltrated the atomic bomb plants. John H Bull, chairman, says he knows of no Oak Ridge communist and has never seen one here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Association of
Kiwanis Club Sees Vacation Film at Luncheon
Decatur Kiwanis members enjoyed a noon meeting at Hotel Lyons with a Missouri Pacific railroad vacation film. Ewell K. Gregg presided as "America" opened the session, and birthdays for several members were noted. New member Charles L. Green joined, and Goodyear Decatur Mills official Charles Young returned to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Missouri-Pacific Railroad
Hotel Lyons
Ewell K. Gregg
America
W. M. Bailey
C. A. Ballentine
Greenville
S. C
Billy McAlily
First Presbyterian Church
Paul Wolfer Sr
Boston
Mass
George Godwin
Earl Alverson
Arthur Jones
Dwight Mixson
Redus Collier
Joe Calvin
Louis A. Neill
Charles Young
Goodyear Decatur Mills
Charles L
Chili) Green
Green and Stein
John A. Caddell
W. P. Dozier
Kiwanis
Delano Park Diamond
Paul Wolfer Jr
Missouri-Pacific
W. E. Shumake
Jimmy Thomas
Birmingham
Decatur
Senate seeks early action on military training bill
Senate asked Congress yesterday to give early consideration to military training legislation. The committee will decide next week whether to hold hearings now or next year. Information and education program authorization faces another test in the House today with past funding cut over lack of authorization. Secretary of State Marshall supports the program amid opposition on the House floor. A Senate subcommittee decides today whether to broaden its steel inquiry to the entire industry and summoned Jones and Laughlin Steel officials in Pittsburgh over reports of market exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
State Department
House
Marshall
Senate
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
Pittsburgh
Upu
Church progress plans shaped at New Center Baptist Church
At New Center Baptist Church on Route 3 east of Hartselle Sunday school starts 9 30 A M. The Baptist Training Union meets 6 45 P M and Power Hour Bible study at 7 30 P M each Wednesday. Preaching on the first and second Sundays. Rev W Bentley to preach the third Sunday at 11 A M. Superintendent Oscar Maples and staff plan for greater progress and larger attendance. Last Sunday Sunday school attendance was 113. The ten commandments study grows and the pastor invites all to next Wednesday to study Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery with key points explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Center Baptist Church
Hartselle
Baptist Training Union
W. Bentley
Oscar Maples
Trussell Johnson
W B Southern Dies At Danville Home
W B Southern aged 50 died at his Danville home Thursday morning. Services set for 3 PM Friday at Valley Grove Baptist Church Lawrence County with Rev Cosby Hall of Howard College officiating. Burial in Red Hill Cemetery with Brown's directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W B. Southern
Danville
Valley Grove Baptist Church
Lawrence County
Rev. Cosby Hall
Howard College
Red Hill Cemetery
Brown
Alabama House Advances Tax and Trade Measures
The House approved a bill by Rep George Stone to exempt common trust funds for employee benefits from state income tax and backed a Larkins measure forcing excess department funds over 20000 to go to the state treasury. Dumas backed small loan truthful advertising. Ways and Means set June 18 for hearing on broad sales tax exemptions. The judiciary panel favored appointing the state examiners to the legislature, and a bill allowing racial segregation in bus service passed. A reapportionment board proposal and May biannual party rallies were advanced, while a broad sales tax exemptions list drew criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stone
Mobile
House Business and Labor Committee
Stone
H. B. Larkins
Coffee County
State Commerce Department
State Treasury
Lawrence ‘Dumas
Jefferson
Philip J. Hamm
Senate
House Standings
House Judiciary Group
Willis McKwain
Bullock County
House
Alabama
House Constitutions and Elections Committee
Pelham Merrill
Cleburne
Republican Party
AWOL Soldier Describes Loneliness Behind Escape
Jesse W. Starr of Mount Clare near Clarksburg said from Harrison County jail he went AWOL to join comrades overseas, leaving a cave dwelling in the hills since 1942. The 30 year old draft evader recounted his disconsolation at Camp Reynolds and Fort Dix, and his capture by deputies after three days on the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Harrison County
Jesse W. Starr
Starr
Mount Clare
Air Force
Fort Dix
N. J
Camp Reynolds
Greenville
Andy Casto
Goal of 100 for SS set at Flint
Sunday school begins at 10 a m at the Flint Baptist church with preaching at 11 by the pastor on What Think Ye Of Christ. The Baptist Training Union meets at 6 45 with preaching at 7 45 the subject Stepping Stones in Flint that Lead to Hell. The Power Hour and Bible study at 7 30 p m each Thursday. The Sunday school and Union truck leaves atop Hartselle mountain above Wheeler lake at 9 20 Sunday morning and 6 15 Sunday evening. Attendance May 25 was 72 and last Sunday 67 with a goal of 100 next Sunday inviting all in the community who do not attend elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint Baptist Church
Baptist Training Union
Flint
Hell
Union
Summit Baptist invites community to Sunday services
Summit Baptist church eyes record Sunday school attendance at 10 A M on June 8. Pastor Rev M G Fields preaches at 2 30 P M on What Have They Seen In Thine House. Power hour and Bible study at 7 30 P M Fridays. Friday night discussion tackles Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery with focus for married and unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Baptist Church
M. G. Fields
Overpayment to Veterans Bared by VA Settlement Rule
The Veterans Administration announced that education and training under the GI bill will be denied for veterans who do not settle subsistence allowance overpayments. Regional VA manager Harley A. Smith said about 15,000 Alabama veterans received 1.57 million dollars in excess allotments. Overpayments will become a permanent charge to future federal benefits, with hardship cases allowing extended repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Veterans Administration
Harley A. Smith
Alabama
Marriage Licenses for Compton Livingston and Wyker Briscoe
Raymond Lafayette Compton of Union Grove and Rachel Kathleen Livingston of Hartselle wed. Harvey Joe Hooks of Gadsden and Dora Pearl Pitts Crews of Gadsden filed licenses. Deeds record shows transfers Je Manette to John W Wyker Jr and David J Campbell to Howard C Briscoe for $825.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lafayette Compton
Union Grove
Rachel Kathleen Livingston
Hartselle
Harvey Joe Hooks
Gadsden
Dora Pearl Pitts
Je Manette
John W. Wyker Jr
David J. Campbell
Howard C. Briscoe
Machinery and supplies for mining and manufacturing listed
The text enumerates categories such as fertilizer seed for planting newspapers and religious publications gross receipts from utilities railroads and express companies school lunches sold at school and without profit mining quarrying processing and manufacturing machinery and fuel for ships at sea and materials and equipment becoming component parts of 50 tons or more.
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Princes
Nashville Livestock
White House
Douglas Aircraft Company
Santa Monica
Calif
Henry T. Myers
Tifton
Beasley
Lou
Loren
Jack
Traverse City
Mich
Death
Mrs. Nelms
Bertha Nelms
Decatur 1
Paul H. Dobbs
State Farm Insurance Company
H. L. Thornton
Huntsville
Alabama Highway Patrol
Chloe Albes
College Avenue
Bobby Gene Lively
Mary Katherine Lee
Gordon Drive
C. A. Parker
Third Avenue South
Chole Albes
College Street
Brown's Ambulance
C. B.humphrey
R. L. Sharp
Sixth Avenue East
Brown's
DeMolay Commandry No. 14
Knights Templar
John M.lyle
Baugh’s
Stone Construction Co
Fifth Avenue West
J. C. Braswell
Sixth Avenue
Lewis. Clark
Charles Wayne
Atco, Ga
Ben L. Roper
Austinville
Pfc
Ben .L. Roper Jr
Army Air Corps
San Francisco
Tokyo
Pvt
Roper
Ben L. Roper Sr
H. D. Coffey
Wheeler 1
Mr. Coffey
Daily
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
Ballentine
Carolina University
Pick van Patten
Alfred Lunt
Lynne Fontanne
W. B. Southern
Summit Baptist
Alabama Metals CO
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