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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1946
Page
1
A fragmentary diary entry notes everyday activity and common concerns in the community. It references shared spaces, local routines, and the rhythm of neighborhood life without specific names or dates. The tone suggests reflective, everyday record keeping.
Partly cloudy Sunday with scattered thundershowers in the west and north, southeasterly coastal winds. A Hillview Church of God singing at 7 30 P M Sunday invites the public. Pfc Robert H Pettey Jr discharged at Fort McPherson May 31 after 24 months service and 18 months overseas with ETO ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. Rotary speaker William M Neal of Sloss Sheffield Birmingham with T H Fitzpatrick in charge. W J Brown attends Civitan convention in Denver. Local moves include hospital transfers and ambulances. about 20 protests heard by Morgan county board of equalization.
The Army disclosed the recovery of most of a $1.5 million hoard of Hessian crown jewels from a Chicago railway station locker. Col Jack Durant and his wife Capt Kathleen Durant were brought to Washington after admitting removal of the gems from Hesse Darmstadt. Maj John Salb said the locker key opened the locker as investigators pursued the couple amid looting and misappropriation charges.
Alabama politics buzzes over potential Folsom administration appointees as names like Bill Drinkard and Charley Rainey circulate in capitol discussions. Observers note the governor elect aims to sweep out the capitol and shape the new administration.
J E Big Jim Folsom Cullman Alabama insurance man and gubernatorial nominee is in Panama City Florida fishing. The governor designate checked into a hotel with B R Lyerly of Cullman and spent the day on the gulf. He will depart tomorrow for a two week rest at Searter Bahama beach.
Capitols chatter centers on Rainey as a top prospect for state finance director with some suggesting Folsom’s executive secretary role. Gould Beech, veteran Alabama editor of Southern Farmer, also eyed for the secretary’s office according to capitol circles.
Delbert Sprouse aged 18 marries Mrs. Mattie Lyons Large 79 in Lawrence courthouse crowd of locals watching. Judge J. F. Neven officiated as the couple, from Gladys area, depart for home to start housekeeping amid town chatter and local customs.
In Bad Nauheim Germany twelve American soldiers who had refused to testify volunteered to take the stand and recount cruelties alleged at the Lichfield guard house in England. The move came during the trial of Lt Leonard W Ennis of Peekskill New York charged with attempting to influence witnesses. Sgt Saul L Russ of Brooklyn said he sought justice for Ennis. Pfc Arthur B Duncan of Elizabethtown North Carolina testified guards were instructed to beat prisoners and that orders were carried out.
Marvin Eubanks recently discharged from the Navy plans to practice law at 607 1 2 Second Ave in Decatur over LaBoon's store. He studied at the University of Alabama Law School, graduated January 1940, and served three years and nine months with sea duty in the Atlantic Mediterranean and Pacific theaters earning decorations.
Chicago authorities tentatively blame the La Salle hotel blaze on crossed wires behind a false ceiling in the silver lounge, a disaster that killed 60. They also pursue $20,000 in jewelry and clothing lost by victims.
The Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association calls a special session for June 30 at 2:30 PM at Shady Grove Neal Baptist church east of Hartselle to adopt a constitution, elect trustees, and select a site for the Tennessee Valley Baptist Bible Institute. Duely elected messengers from churches are urged to attend.
Marvin West 74 veteran chancery register of Decatur died Saturday night after a heart attack. He was stricken at home on 305 Oak Street and died en route to Hamil clinic in Brown's ambulance. He is survived by a sister Mrs Harris of Decatur and a brother Dr Olin West of Chicago. Funeral arrangements by Brown's. West long active in First Methodist church and served as chancery register for over 30 years, a respected county figure.
The United Nations commission on atomic energy opens Friday with aim to channel atomic power to peaceful uses and ban weapons of mass destruction. Bernard Baruch will address the assembly outlining U S policy, amid last minute consultations with President Truman anticipated next week.
Patrolman Frank Sandlin of the Decatur police said at 10 30 Saturday night no arrests had been made yet in connection with the robbery of Mrs Wilbur Royer at 812 Line Street. An intruder entered the home Friday and got a purse with rings and other valuables. Police investigation continued Saturday night.
Four dissenting senators estimated that revisions to the price control law would cost consumers about 8 billion dollars in the first year with indirect costs far larger. They warned a year of inflation could halve wartime savings and warned the bill as reported risks economic instability. They oppose lifting controls on meat dairy and dairy products and urge caution ahead of a Senate vote.
President Truman will send Congress a labor legislation message next week. The Case bill would create a federal mediation board to ban strikes or lockouts for 60 days while it proceeds. Leads say the president may veto or sign, with White House staff denying alternate messages.
In Washington and San Francisco negotiators push a plan for in port paid time off while keeping a 56 hour sea week, as AFL CIO seamen dispute wage hours. Mediators report progress but unions and shipowners remain wary of a full solution. Additional talks are scheduled among NMU operators and maritime unions.
Willie Weaver 22 of Danville 2 dies after collision with Thomas Patterson 18 of Decatur on Highway 31 near Keller Memorial bridge. Weaver dies at Decatur General Hospital 10:45 PM. Patterson uninjured. Funeral set at Shiloh Cemetery with service 2:30 PM. Survivors include wife parents and 14 siblings.
The Dothan Eagle reports opposition from eight state Democratic Committee members in the third district to handpicking a nominee to replace the late Dr. H C Pannell as state superintendent of education. William E Crawford of Decatur declares for elections instead, while other committee members including Walter Price and Gessner T McCorvey share uncertainty about timing and process.
Russell Mosley reports a theft of 4250 from his home on Friday night. The money was saved from egg sales to deposit in his daughter June’s name at the bank once it reached 60 dollars. Mosley seeks Decatur police help to catch the thief who he says could win the “meanest mafia in town” title.
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