Time Running to Extend Curbs on Economic Controls
Washington reports with three weeks left before June 30 deadline for renewal of the defense production act. Senate and House committees plan to draft one year extension while President Truman warns inflation could rise due to a major defense spending increase. Evidence suggests continued extension with limited new powers likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Administration
Congress
Truman
Senate
House
Senate Banking Committee
Confession, Torture Describe Vogeler's Budapest Ordeal
Vogeler, former ITT executive, recounts nearly a month of torture after arrest by the communist police in Budapest beginning November 18, 1949. He endured sleep deprivation, prolonged questioning, forced confession, 20 pound weight loss, and a wet cell ordeal before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda Naval Hospital
International Telephone & Telegraph Co
Budapest
Vogeler
Edwards Defers Comment on Tax Board Dispute
State revenue commissioner Joe Edwards said he would await the supreme court action regarding the Morgan Board of Equalization mix up. The three member property evaluation panel meets this week with four members. Edgar Young and Minor Russell contend for a vacated post joined by Phil Orr and R.S. Ferguson. Russell was appointed by Edwards after a state court upheld an earlier ruling that declared the appointment illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Edwards
Morgan Board of Equalization
Supreme Court
Three Man Property Evaluation Board
Edgar Young
Minor Russell
Eugene Graves
Phil Orr
R.S. Ferguson
Russell
Edwards
High Court
Markets Report From Decatur Farm Prices
Cotton middling 45.75c cottonseed 75.00 per ton No 2 wheat new crop 231 No 2 oats new crop 80c No 2 Ear Yellow Corn 162 No 2 Ear White Corn 162 No 3 Ear White Corn 159 No 2 Mile 231 Corn basis 15 percent moisture Other grains basis 13 42 percent moisture
North Georgia Live Poultry Market Steady to Firm
At Atlanta on June 8 the North Georgia live poultry market remained steady to firm with heavy supplies clearing to strong truck demand and active dressing plant operations. Prices paid FOB farm Thursday afternoon and today ranged 27 to 29 percent cents, mostly 27 1/2 to 28 1/2 cents for broilers and fryers of all weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Trees fall as winds hit Decatur and surrounding areas
Strong winds uprooted oaks on Enolar Boulevard injuring no one and causing property damage. Across Decatur homes at 1605 and 1609 Enolar were impacted as debris blocked streets, with residents reporting neighbors away. City crews cleared branches and power lines, while multiple districts reported intermittent outages and reduced traffic on U.S. 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enolar Boulevard
Decatur
James W. Asherbranner
Enolar Blvd
Line
Cherry Streets
W. E. Kimbrough
Asherbranner
W. N. Smith
Endlam
Joe Jones Jr
Enolam
Jones
J. A. Lemley
Joe Elliott
City Electric Department
West
East Decatur
Ferry and
Cherry
Austinville
Avery Taylor
Southern Bell
U. S. 31
Flint
Joe Wheeler
Moulton Road
Woodall’s
Lawrence County
Athens
Limestone County
Athens College
North Limestone
Cullman
Storm Strikes Madison County Hurts Home and Crops
A morning storm in Madison county including a tornado near New Market leveled John Johnson's home injuring his wife and baby. A granary on Bill Cathren farm was destroyed and other buildings damaged. Hail fell briefly near Whitesburg pike, with wind damage and crop losses reported across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Madison County
New Market
John Johnson
Bill Cathren
Whitesburg Pike
Tennessee River
Shell money used as exchange by many primitive peoples
A fragment notes that shell money was once a popular medium of exchange among primitive peoples in most parts of the world.
Charles Norman Dies. Alabama State Legislator and Publisher
Charles Norman, 65, Union Springs publisher of the Union Springs Herald and former speaker of the Alabama House, died in Montgomery hospital today after two weeks illness. A veteran of 24 years in the legislature, he began service in 1927 and was defeated last year by Rep. John Allen Crook. Norman aided Alabama constitutional framing in 1901 and was son of James Dean Norman, former Union Springs mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Es-D. Norman
Union Springs
House of Representatives
Norman
John Allen Crook
Chauncey Sparks
University of Alabama
James Dean Norman
Diplomat Pair Missing as Secrets Suspected
London and Washington weigh the disappearance of MacLean and Burgess amid fears of top level defense secrets crossing borders. Messages from Paris described as personal raise concerns, while officials say no foul play is indicated and no arrest warrants exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Washington
MacLean
Ridsdale
Paris
Melinda Marling
Lady MacLean
Donald MacLean
Burgess
J. R. Bassett
United States
Lord Beaverbrook
Daily Express
Moscow
Foreign Office
France
Dean Acheson
Russia
Europe
Funeral services set for Athens boy
The obituary notes the burial of a boy from Athens with services Saturday at 3 PM at the Church of Christ conducted by A. J. Rollins and Winston Brackeen. Interment follows in Athens City Cemetery. Pallbearers include Curtis Key, Jimmy Gutton, Jackie Pope, Lavern Cobb, Billy Joe Cook, and Garth Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Covington
Athens
C. A. Knowles
Church of Christ
A. J. Rollins
Winston Brackeen
Athens City Cemetery
Spry
Curtis Key
Jimmy Gutton
Jackie Pope
Lavern “Cobb
Billy Joe
Cook
Garth Daniel
Unit Commanded By Decatur Officer Keeps Em Rolling
Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Quinn, division ordnance officer of the 31st Infantry Division, heads the 731st ordnance company at Fort Jackson. The unit keeps division vehicles and weapons in fighting trim and supervises ammunition matters, with service companies providing first and second echelon repairs and division ordnance handling advanced fixes. Captain James Fleming commands the 731st under Quinn, a veteran of World War II who joined the Dixie Division in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Quinn
31St Infantry
Dixie) Division
731St Ordnance Company
Fort Jackson
Quinn
Decatur
Division Ordnance
731St
Korea
James Fleming
Birmingham
73St
Dixie Division
Union Electric Eyes Early Phase of Reactor Study
Monsanto J W McAfee of Union Electric says the company focuses on initial research stages and may not join in building a plant until a beneficial site is found. Dr Thomas outlines a method where uranium from AEC becomes plutonium in a private reactor then returns to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McAfee
Union Electric Company
Union Electric
Monsanto
Thomas
A.E.C
Dr. Thomas
Senate rejects plan to cut federal salaries and chauffeurs
The Senate Appropriations Committee vetoed adoption of Ferguson’s ten percent cut saving about 19 million from a 188 million federal salaries bill. Senator Bridges questions 7052 government chauffeurs and potential car ownership rules, while the Labor Federal Security bill trails House cuts by 112.867 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bridges
R-Nh
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Ferguson
House
Truman
Bond Granted to Alabama Student in Roommate Killing
University of Alabama senior James Colvin of Lincoln must be released on a ten thousand dollar bond after the state court of appeals reversed a denial of habeas corpus. Veasey, a Greenville Mississippi freshman and Colvin’s roommate, was shot after an argument over a party. Colvin testified self defense claiming Veasey advanced with a knife. Both men served in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
University of Alabama
James Colvin
Lincoln
Jack Veasey
State Court of Appeals
Tuscaloosa
W. C. Warren
Veasey
Greenville
Miss
Colvin
Navy
Acheson Defends Policy as Iran Moves and Indochina Aid Questioned
Secretary Acheson defended administration foreign policy amid questions on Iran's ties to Russia and potential oil concessions. He declined to discuss ongoing NATO talks, and confirmed the United States provides extensive military aid to free states and French forces in Indochina while insisting Iran has not shifted toward the Soviet orbit. President Truman supported Acheson, saying he will remain in the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
Muccio
Truman
White House
Green
D-Ri
Morse
R-Ore
Wiley
R-Wis
Iran
Russia
Hickenlooper
Tran
Soviet
North Atlantic Defense Organization
U. S
Indochina
Korea
Free States
Scout Merit Badge Show Awards Tonight at Gordon Bible School
Special awards will be presented at 7 PM for the best exhibits from Decatur area Scout groups. Thursday and Friday’s merit badge show featured troop displays including pioneering, signaling devices, cooking, woodwork, miniature fire towers, first aid mannequins, hiking gear, boating gear, taxidermy, Cub Scout clothing, and an Eagle Scout booth. Five judges from Kiwanis Lions Civitan Rotary and others will assess quality and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Bible School
Decatur
Fairview
Forest Ranger
Troop 20
Troop 19
Explorer Post 63
Troop 32
Jimmy Williams
Kiwanis Club
Ned Frazier
Lions
Watson Carlisle
Civitans
Bob Hunter
Rotary
Jimmy Blood
Jaycees Elect Today At Miami Convention
The U S Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Miami will elect a new president this afternoon. Top candidates include Lee Price of Georgia Ed Rodd of Florida and Ed McDaniel of Texas plus undecided state delegations shaping the result. The event follows divisions shown in demonstrations and leads to the inaugural and keynote banquet with Sen Nixon as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
U.S
Montana
New York
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Washington
Wyoming
Reod
Tampa
Florida
Ilinois
Indiana
Minnesota
Mississippi
Nevada
Virginia
Wisconsin
Texas
California
Colorado
Iowa
Ohio
Ed McDaniel
Dallas
USJC
Richard Kemler
Marshalltown
Alva Adams
Philadelphia
Sen
Nixon
R-Calif
Iranian Officials to Visit Abadan Delayed Oil Talks
The Iranian delegation will travel to Abadan by Sunday while the British four man team arrives only by Monday or Tuesday, delaying negotiations. Observers warn the visit may trigger anti British demonstrations and halt production at the world's largest refinery pending company arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abadan
Ahwaz
Khuzistan
Births and admissions listed at local hospitals
M Summerford of Hartselle admitted to Hamil Clinic Wednesday. Dave and Mrs Shabeeb announce birth of daughter at Ham il Clinic Thursday. Mrs Austin Clemons of Falkville admitted to Decatur General hospital Thursday. Mrs Lamon Fuller discharged from Decatur General hospital this morning. Mrs H G Faulkner and baby daughter discharged from Decatur General hospital today. Mrs Leonard Sharp of Hillsboro announces birth of girl at Decatur General hospital today. Mrs Sam Jones Jr and daughter of 616 Seventh Avenue West dismissed from Decatur General hospital today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summerford
Hartselle
Hamil Clinic
Dave Shabeeb
Eleventh Avenue West
Hamil Clinic Hospital
Austin Clemons
Falkville
Decatur General Hospital
H. G. Faulkner
Leonard Sharp
Hillsboro 2
Sam Jones Jr
Seventh Avenue West
Reds Use New Guns Halt UN Advance In Korea Iron Triangle Clash
U N forces reported heavy fighting in the Iron Triangle area as Reds dug in along ridges east of the triangle. Chinese troops manned new anti-tank guns and civilians were drafted to tunnel networks to survive bombardment while a flood gate attempt at Chorwon failed to disrupt Allied bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Iron Triangle
U. N
Far East Air Forces
Wonsan
Pyongyang
38Th Parallel
Yanggu-Inje
Frank F. Everest
5Th Air Force
Chorwon
Kodaé
Kumhwa
Hantan
U.N
Hahing
Ae Nese
Chorwon-Kumhwa- Pyonggang Triangle
Indictments Name Union Official in 1948 Campaign Funds Case
Leonard Irving a congressman from Truman’s home district was named in two federal grand jury indictments charging use of labor union funds in the 1948 campaign. Irving was identified as president and business manager of the International Hedge Carriers Building And Construction Union APL Local 264 in one indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Leonard Irving
Congress
President Truman
Pres
International Hed Carriers, Building and Construction Union
APL
Stone
51 Go To Camp From Florence ROTC Summer Camp
Thirty cadets from Florence will attend six weeks of ROTC training at Camp Gordon Georgia starting June 16. They join MP units from multiple universities for training and competition under Lt Col Swortwood Major Ernst and Major Hodges. Cadets listed include John Adkins Clyde Anderson Harold Beasley William Bernes Joseph Beamer Calvin Bonner Karl Bradley Jarvis Brewer David Brown Jerry Clemmons Edward Cross Boyd Davis Thomas Dean Thomas DeWeese Drew Dorris Herbert French Leo Gusmus Carlos Hagood Sammie Hardy Benjamin Hill Robert Howell Donnie Huggins James Jones Cecil Kent Grady King Robert Mangino Askew Marble Donald Marvin Charles McCorkle William Moody Ralph Palmer Thomas Parrish William Patterson Charles Paulk Doyle Ramey Rufus Ritch William Schisler Dempsey Rutherford Wayne Rutledge Jesse Sandlin Brandon Sparkman Thomas Sutton Charles Tays Leonard Terry Farley Thompson Charles Tice Wayne Tidwell James Waddell Jr Jimmy Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
State
Collrge
Military Science
Wll
Belton Dillard
William H. Jones
John Hodges
FSTC
Camp Gordon
John J. Adkins
Guin
Clyde C. Anderson
Harold G. Beasley
Winfield
William H. Bernes
Joseph H
Jerry R. Clemmons
Killen
Edward A. Cross
Courtland
Boyd L. Davis
Trenton
Thomas A. Dean
Rogersville
Thomas P. DeWeese
Carbon Hill
Drew B. Dorris Jr
America
Herbert C. French
Leo F. Gusmus
Carlos C. Hagood
Town Creek
Sammie L. Hardy
Russellville
Benjamin P. Hill
Robert H. Howell Jr
Vinemont
Donnie L. Huggins Jr
Guntersville
James 0. Jones Jr
Cecil D. Kent
Grady King Jr
Lexington
Robert Mangino
Askew Marable
Erin
Tennessee
Donald E. Marvin
Vina
Charles D. McCorksle
Cloverdale
William J. Moody
Ralph W. Palmer
Hodges
Thomas A. Parrish
William E. Patterson
Charles M. Paulk
Doyle W. Ramey
Huntsville
Rufus W. Ritch
Hamilton
William H. Schisler
Derby
N. Y
Dempsey E. Rutherford
Wayne D. Rutledge
Jesse M. Sandlin
Brandon B. Sparkman
Danville
Thomas R. Sutton
Charles L. Tays
Leonard B. Terry
Hillsboro
Farley D. Thompson
Charles K. Tice
Wayne L. Tidwell
Houston
James C. Waddell Jr
Jimmy B. Walker
Lawmakers Tangle Over Poll Tax Back Payments
Senators debated measures to limit back payments on the poll tax to two years and considered a constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 19. New bills proposed include a separate pension board for old age assistance, stricter parole rules for death-sentence cases, and constraining highway funds to road use. Andrews opened the filibuster at the last session by moving to postpone McCary's bill for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Will Johnson
Chambers
Constitutional Committee
Senate
Judson Locke
Perry County
Amos Jones
Lauderdale
Pension Board
Welfare Department
Preston Clayton
Barbour
A. W. Todd
Franklin
Andrews
McCary
For Sale Used Building Materials and Garage
Lot of used building materials including poplar siding pine flooring doors porch posts large oak 2x8 pieces One garage One slightly used stoker Call 779 or 3263.
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Barney Livingstone
Tax Board
Neil Kirk
Chiropractor
Madison
Charles Norman
Bama
Mio
Nism
Scott
Scout
Jaycees
H. Leon Reeves
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