Adams cites U. of A. budget needs and board meeting
In Tuscaloosa on June 9 Acting Press Ralph E. Adams told the University of Alabama board of trustees the operating budget of 4 301 000 dollars is grossly inadequate. He urged increased maintenance funding to 2 300 000 per year as enrollment climbs toward 10 000 and staffing grows. The commencement program continued with a baccalaureate sermon by Rt. Rev C C J Carpenter and an address by James E. Folsom as the procession moved to the quadrangle for the 10 30 A M ceremony.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Ralph E. Adams
University
Adams
Chester — Nimitz
C. C. J. Carpenter
Episcopal Diocese of
Alabama
Hill Ferguson
Birmingham
Robert E. Steiner Jr. Montgomery
William H. Key Jr
Tomorow
James E. Folsom
Armour Named to Succeed Braden as Ambassador
President Truman nominates Armour to replace Braden as assistant secretary for American republic affairs. Armour, a career diplomat and former ambassador to Argentina in 1939, will keep Braden's duties. his last post was ambassador to Spain. He has been retired since 1945 and lives in Gladstone New Jersey. Braden resigned after Truman said Argentina fulfilled anti Nazi commitments.
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Washington
Truman
Anenopens Acreteas Ry Tate
Spruille Braden
Armour
Argentina
White House
Braden
Ayers
Spain
Gladstone, N. J
Joseph Howell Taken by Death
Joseph W. Howell, 76, died in Birmingham Sunday morning. The body will arrive in Decatur on the Pan American and be taken to Mt Hope for funeral services Tuesday at two in the Methodist church. Interment will follow there. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Lena Ham and Mrs Ernie Wihlquist and six grandchildren.
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Joseph W. Howell
Birmingham
Decatur
Mt. Hope
Brown
Howell
Lena Ham
Ernie Wihlquist
Marriage Licenses Reported in Daily Records
R B Lorance of Hartselle 3 and Kathleen Henry of Somerville 2. Robert Jefferson Dobbs of Hartselle 1 and Addie Lee Ray of Hart Leroy Estel Duncan of Louisville Kentucky and Mary Elizabeth Kraus of Louisville Kentucky.
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R. B. Lorance
Hartselle
Kathleen
Henry
Somerville
Robert Jefferson Dobbs
Addie Lee Ray
Hart- Leroy
Estél Duncan
Louisville
Mary
Elizabeth Kraus
Decatur Grain Prices From Alabama Flour Mills
Cash grain prices in Decatur show No 1 soft wheat at 2 55 per bushel Ear white corn 76 pounds at 2 05 Ear yellow corn 75 pounds at 2 01 Mile 100 cwt at 3 20 Barley 1 55 oats 90 cents per bushel Prices supplied by Alabama Flour Mills Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama Flour Mills
Poultry Market News North Georgia Prices Eased
North Georgia poultry market reported ample supplies and prices about one cent below last week. Purchases mostly for immediate needs with limited outside buying interest. FOB farm prices for chickens sold Monday morning ranged from 32 to 33 cents.
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Poultry
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Acessors
Nashville Livestock Market Report Summary
Nashville Tennessee June 9 cattle receipts heavier than a week ago with steady to higher slaughter steer and heifer prices. Calves hogs and sheep noted with ranges: calves 22.00-28.00, hogs good and choice 24.00 for 180-240 lb, sheep spring lambs 24.50-26.50, 60-90 lb. lambs, early indication points to possibly heaviest springer run of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Rtments of Agriculture
Marshall urges Europe wide economic aid to curb chaos
Mackenzies Column cites Secretary of State Marshall urging a joint European recovery program to restore confidence and economic stability, arguing American aid should back European efforts rather than unilateral action. He warns that Europe’s economic shambles fuels communism and totalitarianism, with Hungary Austria Bulgaria and the French railway strike noted as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Harvard Alumni Association
Congress
Hungary
Austria
Bulgaria
Romania
Yugoslavia
Italy
Europe
Asia
United States
Enerd
Encoun
Yanks Escape Army Prison Breaks Across Germany
In Germany June 9 American troops fled a Mannheim stockade to dodge recapture. Kent, 20, held five years, was seized near Heidelberg while fleeing toward surrender after a rifle was seized. MP Cpl Zettlemyer was wounded as fugitives fired on pursuing units. Lt Col Arnold W. Ziegler and three children were abducted on the Heidelberg Mannheim autobahn by four armed Negro escapees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
S. Army
U. S
Heidelberg
Mannheim
Richard J. Kent
Kent
Mannheim Stockade
Constabulary
Carl Zettlemyer
Topton
Arnold W. Ziegler
Hidelberg-Mannheim Autobahn
Ziegler
New Church Formed In South Decatur
A new Church of Christ congregation formed in South Decatur meeting at a tent on Fifth Avenue South. The South Decatur group joins four existing Decatur congregations with plans to add a sixth in the north. Evangelist H. F. Short preaches at 7:45 nightly at 1617 Fifth Avenue South through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
South Decatur
Fifth Avenue South
Decatur
First Avenue West
Church of Christ For
West Vine
Grant Street
Church of
Lawmaker Fears Sales Tax Hit on Big Industry
A legislator warns a sales tax on Coal and Coke used by manufacturers power companies and railroads would strike big industry and threaten tax relief, arguing it could derail the income tax amendment and jeopardize funding for teachers. He predicts the bill stalls unless changes are made.
Sue Greenhaw Dies at Lester Alabama
Memory Sue Greenhaw aged 16 died Sunday morning at the Jackson clinic Lester Alabama. Services will be held this afternoon at Mitchell Church by Rev Hall. Burial in adjoining cemetery with Mutual Service directing. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs J A Greenhaw, one brother Charles A one sister Virgie grandmother Mrs Ella Greenhaw Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Greenhaw
Madison
Jackson Clinic
Lester
Alaama
Mitchell Church
Hall
J. A. Greenhaw
Charles A
Virgie
Ella Greenhaw
Huntsville
Albanian Defense Orders Fire on All Planes Over Albania
Belgrade reports that Albania will fire on all military aircraft over southern Albanian territory near Greece regardless of nationality. The move follows repeated Greek flights over Albanian land, with 18 such incursions recorded in May.
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Belgrade
Albanian Telegraph Agency
Albanian Ministry of National Defense
Albania
Greece
Parachute Jump Fatality At Birmingham Air Carnival
Civil Aeronautics Administration investigators examine the death of Miss Mitchell Irma Long a Rome Georgia native killed when her parachute failed to open during a Birmingham national air carnival jump Coroner Joe L Hilderbrand said he is holding the parachute for CAA as part of the inquiry amidst a 30 000 crowd scene.
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Birmingham
Ala
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Mitchell Irma Long
Rome
Joe L. Hilderbrand
CAA
Unclear fragment prompts reader reaction
Readable text shows a fragment discussing reactions and listening posture, with limited context and no identifiable people or events. The excerpt suggests ongoing activity as others respond but lacks concrete details to establish a full news item.
Fertilizer Policy Debated as TVA Cooperative Sales Questioned
A congressional hearing on TVA fertilizer sales to cooperatives pits Rep. Ploeser and Rep. Whitten against TVA's Clapp. The discussion covers market effects, private dealers, government role, and the risk of a single authority dominating water and power resources nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
TVA
Ploeser
Clapp
Rep. Whitten
Congress
Treasury
Jensen
America
Moslem League Debate Over Plan To Split India
In New Delhi June 9 Muslim League Council discusses British cabinet plan to partition India into Hindu and Pakistani states. Jinnah defends plan amid protests outside the Imperial Hotel as police make arrests. Bengal and Punjab leaders voice opposition citing minority safeguards. Final action due tomorrow night as Congress plans to meet.
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New Delhi
India
Hindustan
Pakistan
Imperial Hotel
M. A. Jinnah
League
Jinnah
Bengal
Punjab
H. S. Suhrawardy
All-India Congress Party
British Commonwealth
New Labor Union Opens Convention in Miami Beach
The Communications Workers of America began its first convention in Miami Beach led by Joseph A. Beirne. The union aims to recruit 570,000 telephone workers and persuade telegraph and radio technicians to switch from AFL and CIO groups. It considers affiliating with CIO or AFL or remaining independent, with independence seeming likeliest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fila
Communications Workers of America
CWA
Joseph A. Beirne
AFL
CIO
Rainbow Division holds Alabama reunion names officers
The Alabama chapter of the Rainbow Division 167th Infantry held its annual reunion in Montgomery. Officers named include H. S. Foster of Birmingham as president W. J. Squires of Tuscaloosa and W. C. Smallwood of Lanett as vice presidents Rev. E. L. Christie Mobile as chaplain Felix J. Creighton Montgomery as sergeant at arms and L. J. Logan Birmingham as another official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Rainbow Division
167Th Infantry Division
H. S. Foster
Birmingham
W. J. Squires
Tuscaloosa
W. C. Smallwood
Lanett
Rev. E. L. Christie
Mobile
Felix J. Creighton
L. J.logan
Army Clemency Board Finds Fair Handling Of Wartime Punishments
An independent board reviewing 28 717 cases reports the War Department acted fairly with military offenders. It upheld no general amnesty, noting 84 000 sentences by general courts martial, of which 42 000 returned to duty and 26 000 released. by April 30 this year 14 228 remained confined. Absence without leave and desertion accounted for over 75 percent of offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Army
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
Death Takes Ex-Resident Charles S Aycock At 78
Charles S Aycock aged 78 died yesterday at 5 45 PM in Gadsden where he had lived for several years. He came to Decatur in 1890 and operated the Old China Store before entering various businesses and retiring about fourteen years ago. Funeral at his daughter Mrs Estill Warren's home Tuesday at 3 PM with Rev Jesse Rogers and Rev G M Davenport officiating. Interment in city cemetery. Pallbearers named Roy Warren Grady Young Wilbur Couch Alva Bryant Frank Price William Brown. He leaves four daughters Mrs Ernest Graham Courtland Mrs George Young Eric Pa Mrs Estill Warren Decatur and Mrs Cecil Tuck Decatur. three sons Charles S Jr Cincinnati Brock Courtland Elza Chattanooga. one sister Mrs R L Church Little Rock. seven grandchildren.
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Charles S. Aycock
Gadsden
Mr. Aycock
Lawrence County
Decatur
Estill Warren
Sixth Avenue East
Jesse Rogers
G. M. Davenport
City Cemetery
Brown
Roy Warren
Grady Young
Wilbur Couch
Alva Bryant
Frank Price
William Brown
Aycock
Ernest Graham
Courtland
George Young
Eric
Cecil Tuck
Charles S. , Jr
Cincinnati
Ohio
Brock, Courtland
Elza
Chattanooga
Tenn
R. L. Church
Little Rock
Arkansas
House Panel Charts Missouri River Rehabilitation Plan
A House subcommittee reviews federal river operations noting continued Missouri river service and plans to retire the Warrior and Mississippi units to private lines after rehabilitation. Members debate timing, conditions, and maintaining service, with Inland Waterways Corp. history of losses and depreciation cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Missouri
Congress
Inland Waterways Corp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Warrior
Kefeauver
D.tenn
Jackson
D.wash
TVA Economic Policy Cuts Hit Power and Agriculture
A House committee urged TVA to repay past power facility appropriations and devote at least 40 percent of remaining power revenue to these debts. It directed annual bond payments of 2.5 million dollars from net income, and cut TVA requests for dam construction and chemical plant additions by 2 million dollars. Additional reductions hit fertilizer tests, rural programs, and vehicle purchases.
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TVA
Local Civic League Softball Opens Tonight In Decatur
Decatur Civic League softball opens with Rotary versus Lions at seven and Kiwanis meeting Civitan in the second game at eight. Several residents noted for hospital returns and births. equity court judge to hold Cullman term. VFW-Dots game rescheduled to 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Civic League
Rotary
Lions Club
Kiwanis
Civitan
Jim Crow
Equity Court
Cullman
Fairfield Police Chief E L Allman Dismissed
Jefferson county civil service board ordered the dismissal of Fairfield Police Chief E L Allman for neglect of duty and malfeasance. The ruling, effective June 10, followed months of controversy as eight officers petitioned for his removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Ala
Jefferson County Civil Service Personnel Board
E. L. Allman
Citizens Committee
Civil Service Board
Allman
Farm policy links prices to long term averages say official
The official argues farm policy should rely on average prices over 20 30 or 40 years rather than current product prices as mortgage lenders report creditors taking mortgages about 50 percent above 1941 land sale values.
Milk Train Crashes Into Passenger Train Near Potsdam
A milk train collided head on with a New York Central passenger train at Eben Station south of Potsdam on June 9. About 50 people were taken to Potsdam General Hospital and none were reported in critical condition.
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Potsdam
N. Y
New York Central
Eben Station
Here
Potsdam General Hospital
Congression Recall Plan Stirs Washington Debate
Senate and House leaders could summon members back by recall under a wartime precedent as Republicans back a recess subject to call. Hickenlooper urged protecting self government, while Malone urged prudent loans abroad and Saltonstall pressed production overseas to end foreign relief. Baldwin and Colmer backed hearings on Russia pledges and a firm policy toward the Kremlin.
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Truman
Congress
Senate
House
Iece City
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Senate-House Atomic Energy Committee
United States
Russia
Milwaukee
Malone
Nev
Lancaster
Saltonstall
Kremin
Rep
Colmer
Dmiss
Alabama Girls' State Opens Day Two At Huntingdon College
High school girls from across Alabama continue campaigning for governor and other offices as Alabama Girls State enters its second day at Huntingdon College. Mrs. Leonard Thomas directs the sessions with A. T. Harden and Ralph Kennamer set to speak on the judicial system and the two party system. Over 100 participants are expected with elections to name a Governor For A Day and other officials.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Huntingdon College
Lennard Thomas
A. T. Harden
Ralph Kennamer
United States
American Legion Auxiliary
Ee Tae
Thomas
Ann Gentry
W. W. Andrews
Jackson
Washington, D. C
M. B. Covington Dies in Athens at 69
M B Covington 69 lifelong Athens resident died at home last night at 10 00 p m Funeral set for Tuesday at Valley View Church of Christ with A J Rollins officiating Interment in city cemetery Survivors include wife Ester three daughters Mrs Bill Vinson Mrs Jake Williams and Mrs John Hickerson all of Athens seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Covington
Athens
Covington
Thangtena County
Valley View Church of Christ
A. J. Rollins
City Cemetery
Spry
Ester
Bill Vinson
Jake Williams
John Hickerson
Leo
Bill
Jack Covington
Bob Cobb
Wilburn
Robert Greenhaw
Shippers Back Reed Bulwinkle Bill In Senate
Senator Reed claims 1,000 shippers groups support his revised Bulwinkle railroad bill. He says the measure would exempt railroads and common carriers from anti trust prosecutions for rate making agreements with Interstate Commerce Commission approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reed
Kas
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Infant Girl Dies at Decatur General Hospital
Graveside services for Mary Odene Harris two day old infant of Mr and Mrs William H Harris Madison 1 will be conducted at Bottoms cemetery this afternoon at three o'clock Mutual Service directing Survivors include O J Harris grandfather and Mrs Mary Higdon grandmother
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Mary Odene Harris
William H. Harris
Madison
Decatur General Hospital
Bottoms Cemetery
O. J. Harris
Mary Higdon
Where should U S aid for Europe go from here
James Marlow argues postwar American aid to Europe has been piecemeal and ineffective. He notes Greece and Turkey under pressure from communism, Hungary falling to the reds, and fears France and Italy may follow. He suggests a coordinated European reconstruction plan funded by the United States and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Arto
Greece
Turkey
Hungary
France
Italy
Europe
Congress
Marshall
Hungarian Oil Dispute Exercises Cold War Echoes
The report recalls a clash over oil production with communists pressing for 50 000 tons while Americans cite conservation limits at 48 000 tons per month. An informant suggests Americans feared Hungary could ruin the field within about two and a half years if pushed.
Mrs Enoch Hayes Passes Sudden Death at 52
Mrs. Enoch B. Hayes aged 52 died at her home 1212 Fourth Avenue East yesterday afternoon at 4 45 PM from a stroke. Funeral services are set for 2 00 PM at Hayden church Blount county with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs W E Davis Somerville Miss Ruby Hayes Decatur six sons William Lomax Grady Tarry Alvah all of Decatur and Enoch of Minnesota and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch B. Hayes
Fourth Avenue East
Hayes
Hayden Church
Blount County
Brown
W. E. Davis
Somerville
Ruby Hayes
Decatur
William
Lomax
Grady
Tarry
Alvah
Enoch
Minnesota
Furnished 2 or 3 room apartment needed for veteran couple
Urgently needed by a veteran and his wife a furnished two or three room apartment. No children. Write Box 16 care The Daily.
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U. OF A
Joseph Howell
Sam Hobbs
118 & Vine
State National Bank
Finley Island
G. C. McRae
Mecrae Motors
Decatur Grain
Mackenzie
DeWitt Mackenzie
Yanks
Lester, Alabama
NEW Labor Union
Rainbow
Mrs. E. N. Davidson
Griffith
Hale
Vinson
Beasley
Coleman
Inspector Little
H. B. Howell
Second Avenue
J. P. Sheats
E. Moulton Street
John Thomas Wallace
Seventh Avenue West
Jim Terry
Decatur 1
R. A. Troupe
South
Clanton Street
Troupe
Jesse Sheppard
Fifth Avenue West
Oscar Napps
Superintendent of Education
Peabody Colege
Smith
Falleville
F. H. Wells
Wadsworth Street
Hamil
Lacey Terry
Tower Avenue
Brown's
Floy C. Jackson
Hamil Clinic
FE. Cain Street
Wallace Barber
Madison Street
Evelyn Elkins
Daytona Beach
Florida
Vfw-Dot
Darleen
Green
Stein
Civinette Club
Civitans
Leonard Moody
Sth Ave. West
Curtis Air Conditioning
A. A Jones
John H. Jones
Shippers
Mrs. Enoch Hayes
Dillehay
Grant
Don's Floor Service
Don Williams
1Th Avenue
Red Ash Cahaba
Thomason Coal CO
Cherry Sts
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