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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
2
Four die and four survive after a cabin cruiser rides over an Allegheny spillway fifteen miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Hull Wright dies a hero while riverman James Woffenden and others rescue the four survivors amid wreckage and foam.
Dorothy Dix counsels against couples moving in with in laws after marriage, urging independence to strengthen the new union and avoid future in law quarrels. A reader asks about a mother overbearing her 30-year-old daughter and Dix recommends the daughter leave home to gain freedom and social contact.
Twenty seven Denton high school seniors led by Wayne Taylor depart June 7 on a three week science and industry tour covering Decatur and cities from Vicksburg to New York via Nashville Oak Ridge Knoxville Richmond and Detroit. Chaperones include Mrs. Wayne Taylor Mrs. Magness and Mrs. Flyr.
Thelma Powell, a former AC and mother of two, is held on a murder charge in the slaying of Marine veteran Granville W. Brittingham. Police say Powell fired a 22 caliber rifle bullet "on a dare" after Brittingham allegedly told her to leave a cottage near Georgetown.
Cotton middling at 2.00 and strict low 28.00. Cottonseed per ton 40.00. Broilers 0.25 delivered. Hens heavy 0.18. Hatching eggs 0.80 per dot. Ear corn 1.42 and shelled corn 1.48. Wheat 2.00, oats 0.75. Barley 1.05. Other grains noted with moisture bases.
The New York market showed only limited progress as gains stayed under a point. Steel and motors led, with railroads and radio stocks close behind, while several major issues rose to new highs and others lagged in a cautious session.
New York June 12. Cotton futures eased as commission house profit taking and hedge selling pressed prices after a late week surge to new highs. Losses reached 1.55 a bale before partial recovery, with July at 33.70 and December near 33.28.
Market roundup reports higher stocks and active converts in New York with steady bonds and profit taking in cotton. Chicago notes easy wheat and corn with soft oats and mixed hog and cattle moves, while closing grain shows mild rally but cereals fail to regain Saturday levels as July futures drift across a range.
Market reports steady to firm with good demand and adequate supplies. Prices paid FOB farm this morning ranged for broilers and fryers at 24 to 26 cents, mostly 24 to 25 cents.
Local residents host and visit family over the weekend. Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cottingham at Hamil Clinic. Claude McRae discharged from Hamil Clinic. Miss Catherine Carter admitted to Hamil Clinic. A color gardening film show at Westminster Church hosted by Trawlers Garden Club features Swift and Co. materials. John A. Kinnach and spouse return from three week Western tour visiting Texas Grand Canyon Pike's Peak Utah Colorado Missouri Tennessee. George Coggin returns to Tuscaloosa after visit in Decatur.
Morgan officials approved a report on errors in assessments and insolvents while noting ongoing tax litigation with L and N and Southern railroads and a Keller Motor bankruptcy. They reported 17 000 dollars in highway expenses and 13 000 in county engineering costs, planned protests at a summer meeting, and heard about a public road dispute in Leesdale. County agents reported boll weevil and blight concerns affecting cotton, with efforts including a year round grazing tract and new youth and adult clubs.
Sandra Kay Whitt a nine month patient and tubercular meningitis sufferer was released from Decatur General hospital. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Whitt Steppeville she left apparently well with nurses calling her the golden haired pet. Dr Kermit Pitt thanked contributors who funded her care and a card of thanks was requested. The Morgan county Tuberculosis Sanatorium and Dr Grosfeld were involved.
Congress prepares quick passage to keep government functions running until a big money bill passes. The draft law expires June 24 and House action extends it two years with no inductions without new approval. Senate committee seeks a three year unlimited extension as House schedules tax revision aid funds export bank and rent control measures.
The Mor yan County Infantile Paralysis unit holds its annual meeting at eight tonight in the basement of Central Baptist Church. Robert C. Dobson, state relative of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, will be the prize speaker. The meeting is open to the public and local officers will be elected.
Thanks were given for the part played and appreciation expressed to the hospital personnel and center for their care of the little one.
In a column addressing public interest science, the piece explains a coronograph as a telescope like instrument that blocks the sun to study its hidden regions and enable solar research.
State police strength rose to 50 at Morristown Tennessee after weekend bombings linked to an 11 week textile strike. AFL workers in Washington and Pittsburgh idle for a third day seek a 40 hour week and 23 cent hourly gains. 700 AFL workers at Oak Ridge Tennessee won a 13 cent raise to 1.08 after a week long stoppage that halted a 227 million dollar construction program.
Funeral services for Mrs. C H Murphy Sr will be held at 10 00 am Tuesday at Mutual Service Home Decatur with Mrs Mary Crutcher reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist officiating She is survived by husband two sons Huel M of Birmingham and Charles H Jr of Decatur one sister Eva SharleY Decatur two brothers S S Murphy Decatur and C Murphy Alexandria Virginia four grandchildren She died at her home 301 East Church Street after months of illness After services the body will be shipped to Birmingham for cremation
London June 12 The Admiralty announced the death of Admiral Sir Henry Harwood 62 a British naval hero He commanded the forces that destroyed the German pocket battleship Graf Spee in the River Plate estuary in December 1939 No details were given on where he died or the cause of death
At a Birmingham hearing 300 dealers heard two revival plans for the Keller Motor Corporation. Arthur R. Kooksey Associates offered 65000 for the Huntsville plant, contingent on a lease with the Army. they plan to manufacture the cars. Keller Car Franchise Corporation proposed buying assets to reopen as a cooperative if the Kooksey bid falls through. Creditors have until September 12 to file claims.
In Willow Lake South Dakota a 39 year old hardware store employee Lester Crisp shot and killed 30 year old divorcee Mrs Belva Arends deputy county treasurer near her home then shot himself in a nearby trailer house. The fatal shooting occurred after he warned her he would shoot.
Batesville Arkansas June 12 a mother and her three children were killed when their frame farm home in the Oakland community fifteen miles from Batesville burned yesterday. The blaze left no survivors and investigators search for a cause.
In a two day convention Connecticut Republicans name a candidate slate for two Senate seats in a contest that could decide party control in the 82nd Congress. Bowles renomination appears secure. likely GOP foes include Lodge Bradley Talbot Bush with Benton McMahon targets.
Philadelphia June 12 Federal Judge James P McGranery delayed action on the government's request to transfer Harry Gold a Philadelphia chemist accused of delivering U S atomic secrets to Russia to New York for trial The judge granted defense counsel's request to investigate Gold's background and character in the city where he lives Gold remains free on 100000 bail and has been in Moyamensing prison since May 23
A man recalls his experiences highlighted by a Civil War clash near his home after the Confederate surrender. He describes viewing the skirmish between the Americans because poor communications failed to report the surrender in time to halt it.
A light brown and white Boston bulldog named Butch went missing Saturday morning. The dog wears a harness and answers to the name Butch. Anyone finding him is asked to contact Mrs. Luther Sherrill Jr. at 215 Line St. for a reward.
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