President Should Explain Russian Spy Escape Says Rep Velde
Rep Velde urges President Truman to explain why Russian agent Andrei Schevchenko escaped in 1946 after FBI and Bell Aircraft case led to an air tight jeopardy. Witnesses and Byrnes denial clash as House and Senate probes widen into Lilienthal AEC management and civil rights measures.
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Velde
R. A
Truman
House
American Activities Committee
Wads Andrei Schevchenko
Bell Aircraft Company
Buffalo
N. Y
FBI
Scevchenko
Byrnes
State Department
James F. Byrnes
Secretary of State
Department of Justice
Frank Oppenheimer
Los Alamos
N. M
Schevchenko
Senate-House Atomic Energy Committee
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Hickenlooper
Iowa
AEC
Local notices and weather update from Decatur area
Mrs Harvey Sherman, Mrs Tom Britnell, and Miss Martha Dawson are noted as hospitalized or traveling. Weather records show a high of 88 degrees and clear skies. Hospital admissions include Mrs Geo T McDowell and Mrs Lee Mitchell, with a birth announced at Baugh Wiley clinic. Several court and patrol updates follow, including 4 p.m. Recorders Court hearings on prohibition and gambling violations, patrols reporting a quiet period, and local officials detailing driver license checks and arrests. Local residents attend graduations at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and plan vacations in Florida, while a city protest urges stopping songbird shooting.
Mine Detectors Surplus to Law Enforcement
The Army will sell about 3,000 surplus mine detectors to local law enforcement agencies. The program responds to requests from officials seeking equipment to locate buried devices and aid evidence searches.
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Washington
Army
Army Department
Gay
Fido
Hatch to Talk To Graduates
Dr. R. C. Hatch, educator at Alabama State College for Negroes, will address 21 graduates of Decatur Negro High School tonight. He serves as state educator supervisor and holds multiple posts in teachers associations. Program begins at eight at the Decatur Negro High School auditorium. public invited.
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Alabama State College For
Decatur Negro Hig School
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Alabama State College
Alabama
State Teachers Association
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American Teachers Association
National Jeans Teachers Association
Decatur Negro High School
Joe Louis Accused In Divorce Action
In Chicago a divorce suit alleges Rev Mathew C. Faulkner sued his wife Mattie Faulkner for desertion and adultery with former heavyweight champion Joe Louis. The minister seeks dissolution amid claims of gifts from Louis and a long alleged affair across Chicago New York and Detroit during late 1947 and early 1948.
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Joe Louis
New York
Mathew C. Faulkner
Louis
Faulkner
Mattie
Carolle Drake Faulkner
Atlanta
Matthew, Jr
Oran
Detroit
Colbert County Bill Back on Calendar
A bill to change Colbert county government was recalled to the House for consideration of an amendment. The measure would create a five member Colbert county board of revenue with four named members and a governor appointed fifth member. The amendment would designate the fifth member and remove the governor’s appointment power.
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Ala
Colbert County
House
Senate
Paul Coburn
Board of Revenue
A. H. Horton
J. O. Mayfield
Earl Waldret
Wilburn Prater
Defend Sending House Members as Observers
Washington June 7 House leaders defend sending five members to Switzerland as observers at the world assembly of moral rearmament. Republican Leader Martin says no harm in spending 5 000 dollars to improve world understanding and bring people closer. Democratic Leader McCormack also sees no objection, noting the decision followed leaders’ consultation.
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UN House
House
Switzerland
Martin
Massachusetts
McCormack
Referendums on tobacco grower support in Carolina vote set
A July 23 vote will decide whether flue-cured tobacco growers fund Tobacco Associates Inc. The measure was approved at a Tobacco Associates board meeting with details to follow.
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Tobacco Associates, Inc
Carolinas
Tobacco Associates Board of Directors
Markets Rally Pauses After Morning Hesitation
Wall Street closes with most issues higher by fractions to about point gains. The market had slipped to a two year low yesterday amid a sharp drop, but slowly recovered late today as trading firmed.
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New York
Chicago grain prices and tabled wheat and corn values
Wheat shows none for the day while corn values list No. 1 and No. 2 yellow at 1.3636, No. 3 at 1.34 1/2 to 1.35, No. 4 at 1.30 3/4, No. 5 at 1.22 1/2 to 1.23, sample 1.21 1/2 to 1.22. Oats trade includes No. 1 heavy mixed 64 1/4 to 64 1/2, No. 1 heavy white 66 3/4 to 67 1/2, No. 2 heavy white 65 3/4, No. 3 heavy white 64 1/2, sample 62 1/2. Barley nominal at 1.08 42. Soybeans listed as none.
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Chicago
North Georgia Poultry Market Steady with Moderate Demand
USDA North Georgia live poultry market steady at unchanged prices. Demand judged moderate to good across sections, yet slightly below last week. Supplies adequate but not burdensome. Prices paid FOB farm for broilers and fryers ranged 21 28 cents, mostly 26 27 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
Cotton futures firm on short covering buyers ahead of notice day
New York cotton futures rose with aggressive short covering in July ahead of first notice day on June 24. Prices climbed to 32.46 cents a pound with later quotes showing gains of 30 cents to 1.10 a bale. July 32.46, October 28.96, December 28.76.
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New York
Market At A Glance Stock and Commodity Summary
New York June 7 to 14 reports steady stocks after a three week drop. Cotton moves higher with short covering. Chicago closes firm as wheat rallies with corn. Corn and oats hold firm amid tight offerings. Hog prices steady to 50 cents lower with a practical top of 21.75. Cattle show uneven firmness with some dips, top price around 29.50.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton closes steady as futures rise on short covering
Cotton futures in New Orleans rallied on heavy short covering and modest buying. July closed at 32.49 to 32.50, Oct at 29.00, Dec near 28.78, Mar 28.66, May 28.51, with day highs and lows shown for each contract.
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New Orleans
Spot cotton steady as New Orleans closes higher
Spot cotton in New Orleans on June 7 closed steady with a 1.25 per bale rise. Sales reached 1,157 while receipts totaled 14,105 and stock stood at 266,253. Quotations showed low to mid-dling 26.55 to 32.55. good middling at 33.05.
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New Orleans
Service on Wednesday For Mrs. Sara Oden
Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Oden of Route 3 Moulton will be held at her residence Wednesday at 3 30 with Peck of Hartselle directing. She died at 9 20. Pallbearers include Bodie Osborn Cecil Osborn Leonard Brannon Mitchell Oden and Herman Oden. Survived by husband W L Oden son Luther Oden three sisters Lena Biss Anzie McVay and Zella Rooks and three brothers Frank Osborn Jasper Osborn and John Osborn.
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Moulton
Peck
Hartselle
Cuban Flag Origin Tied to New York Rooming House
A historical note states the Cuba flag was designed in a New York rooming house and first flown over a New York building in 1850, linking its origins to early urban immigrant culture and a pivotal flag design moment.
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Cuba
New York
Senate Unit For Atlantic Pact
Washington June 7 The senate foreign relations committee urged ratification of the North Atlantic pact as the best path to avoid world war three. The report warned failure to ratify would have disastrous abroad consequences and urged early action to sustain momentum of confidence in Europe. The treaty was signed April 4 by the United States Canada and ten European nations and will bind the U.S. only after two thirds Senate approval.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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United States
Europe
Canada
Daly
Texas
Bill advances amid governor amendment battle in state house
The 1949 legislature faced opposition to the governor s proposed amendment as bills moved forward. Folsom urged public support in a statewide broadcast claiming lawmakers hide key reforms. Finance Director Drinkard defended staff growth while lawmakers consider reapportionment and tax measures, including a sales tax increase and an amusement tax change.
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Folsom
Bill Drinkard
Drinkard
Detakard Sala
Senate
Rankin Fite
Marior County
House
Ways and Means Committee
Dell Bowen Weds Anne Williams in Langdale
Dell Bowen of Langdale married Sunday to Mrs. Anne Williams of Hartselle. Mrs. Adrian Bowen accompanied them. The couple plan to reside in Langdale. Several local families visited relatives and news included travel to Georgia and Florida, church plans, and weekend gatherings among town residents.
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Langdale
Anne Williams
Hartselle
Adrian Bowen
Orval Davis
Georgia
Davis
M. G. Peck
W. T. Davis
Ryan
Brai Peck
Florette
A. H. Bean
Dewey Bowen
Donnie
Edgin Bowen
Hartselle Mon
Battle Praises Alabama Health Battle Praises Alabama Health
Representative Battle of Alabama testified before the House Commerce Committee opposing compulsory health insurance and supporting the voluntary bill led by Senator Hill. He praised Alabama for improving public health since 1917, noting Birmingham once the nation’s unhealthiest city, and highlighting progress in doctors, hospitals, and the Jefferson County health program driven by community efforts. He also cited perceived greater health gains among Birmingham’s Jefferson County Black population over 30 years.
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Battle
D-Ala
House Commerce Committee
Alabama
Senator Hill
Birmingham
Public Health Service
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Path to federal school aid faces hurdles in committee
Washington June 7 A House sub committee on education met behind closed doors to clear obstacles to proposed federal aid for public schools. The panel plans a substitute bill authorizing 300 million dollars, aiming to base allocations on need and student counts while debating inclusion of parochial schools. Strong debate centers on northern vs southern benefit shares and parochial funding.
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House
Committee On Education and Labor
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Rep
Barden
D-N. C
Lesinski
D-Mich
Aitar
Senate Viewing Atlantic Pact for Early Ratification
Senate Foreign Relations Committee endorsed the North Atlantic pact as insurance against war with a recommendation for early ratification. The report notes the treaty does not bind the United States to arm Europe, though a separate rearmament program of 1.13 billion dollars is proposed. Chairman Daly signals pursuit of swift Senate action.
Bible Study Draws Large Crowd at Chase Cross Roads Church
Mr and Mrs Raymond Persall hosted a Bible study at Chase Cross Roads Church of Christ where four boys study for the ministry. Raymond Persall and others attended services at Jones Chapel Sunday night with Melvin White and Sam Fair.
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Claude Hathcote
Johnnie Lee Hathcote
Chase Cross Roads
Mobile considers dropping daylight saving plans this summer
Due to late season timing Mobile officials advised city commissioners to abandon daylight saving time this summer. Civic groups led by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and several local clubs have pushed the daylight saving move.
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Mobile
Civic Round Table
City Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Civil Rights Moves Forward In Senate Postponed Vote
Senate may tackle civil rights before adjournment with plans to bring anti lynching and FEPC bills to the calendar. Lucas of Illinois says the administration remains committed and voting time depends on congressional pace. Southern opposition cites constitutional concerns and FEPC faces industry pushback. The anti lynching measure targets conspirators with penalties up to 10000 dollars and 20 years in prison.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Lucas
Senate
Washington
Illinois
Congress
Truman
South
FEPC
Enduring Juries urged support for public education in Alabama
Dr Norton warned that liberty and peace depend on education as he linked Rome's crucifixion of Christ to enduring values. He cited two world wars and the atomic age, urging ample education funding. Quotes from Washington Jefferson and Wilson underscored the need for strong schools. Jones of the school board praised the event before graduates received diplomas and sang the alma mater.
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United States
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
Alabama
Riley
Jones
Gray Is Nominated Secretary of Army
President Truman today nominated Gray to be Secretary of the Army. Gray, the under secretary, has been acting head since Kenneth C. Royall’s resignation last month. The White House said Louis Johnson failed to persuade Curtis E Calder New York executive to take the post. Born in Baltimore, Gray spent much of his life in North Carolina as publisher of the Winston-Salem Journal and Twin City Sentinel.
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Truman
Ce Gray
Army
Gray
White House
Army Department
Kenneth C. Royall
Charles G. Ross
Defense
Louis Johnson
Curtis E. Calder
New York Utilities
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Winston-Salem Journal
Twin City Sentinel
Oilmen Strike Bahrein Island Discovery in 1932
American oilmen discovered oil on Bahrein Island in the Persian Gulf in 1932, marking the early exploration era in the region and influencing future offshore and onshore ventures by Western companies. The finding signaled growing interest in Middle East petroleum reserves and regional energy development.
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Bahrein
Persian Gulf
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