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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1951
Page
2
Nationwide stockyards report 33 200 cattle sent to market this week, up 50 percent from last week and near year earlier totals. OPS officials plan talks in Chicago on future supplies as meat shortage remains severe in many cities this weekend.
Abadan, site of Anglo Iranian oil interests led by the world’s largest refinery, faces a delicate political moment as Mossadegh is urged to curb anti-foreigner sentiment. About 2,000 foreigners, mostly British, work among 80,000 Iranians in the gulf port area surrounded by nomadic tribes.
Daily Records lists transfers including Charles H. Hurst to C. F. Pitt for 500 dollars and Bryan McAfee to Clifton I. Rice, E. E. Simpson to Eddie Corn hill, 400 dollars to J. O. Camp from Earl Glenn, and Levi George to Russell Moseley for 5 dollars.
Michael J. Conroy a Decatur resident long ago died June 2 at his home in Carnegie Pa Burial followed at Carnegie He was once a machinist at the L N Railroad shops in Decatur He is survived by his wife Kate Thornton a niece of J L Thornton and a daughter Mrs Clyde Donaldson of Pittsburgh Pa
Cotton prices quoted Middling 45.75 cents and strict Tow 43 70. Cottonseed at 60.00 per ton. No 2 wheat new crop 2.31. No 2 oats new crop 0.80. No 2 Ear Yellow Corn 41.62. No 2 Ear White Corn 1.62. No 3 Ear White Corn 1.59. No 2-Mito 231 Corn basis. Moisture notes and other grains listed with bases and moisture values.
New York June 13 cotton futures opened higher on a buying surge driven by new export allocations from the Department of Agriculture. Gains faded as liquidation swept in aided by favorable rains in Georgia and North Carolina. Late afternoon quotes showed July 44.50, October 37.56 and December 37.31.
North Alabama live poultry markets report steady activity with ample supplies and fair to good demand. Prices at various assembly points show FOB farm broilers and fryers 29 1 2 to 30, FOB plant broilers and fryers 30 to 31 2, heavy hens 27 28, light hens 22 24, roosters 12 13.
Nashville market report shows cattle receipts light with slaughter steers up 25. Mixed loads include 960 lb steers 30.00-35.25, calves 200 count strong at 34.00-37.00, hogs 700 head mostly steady with 200-240 lb butchers 22.00 and bulk sows 17.50-18.75. Cattle categories include cutters cows 18.00-22.50 and bulls 26.00-29.00 amid good demand.
The measure would require all big gambling operators and agents to pay a $50 annual occupation tax with up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine for evasion. The committee estimates $400,000,000 yearly revenue, with a week or longer to complete revisions, printing, and a rules committee review before floor consideration, without individual amendments expected.
The NPA warns alloy steel demand outpaces supply with an anticipated 50 percent jump in output from 1 200 000 tons in Q1 to 1 800 000 tons starting July 1. Set asides affect blooms slabs billets 65 percent sheet bars 5 percent tube rounds 85 percent wire rods 25 percent hot rolled bars 75 percent cold finished bars 60 percent mechanical and pressure tubing 85 percent drawn wire 25 percent hot rolled strip 40 percent forgings 50 percent.
OPS requires grocery stores to display placards designating their group number. Placards are available at the Decatur Chamber of Commerce. Stores are classified by annual volume into Group 1 under 75 000 dollars and Group 2 at 75 000 to 375 000 dollars. Stores meeting criteria can obtain cards from the chamber.
Ruhr industrialists claim Allied pressure forces large coal exports at a fixed price, leaving Germany short for iron and steel plants and forcing buybacks at much higher rates. They say the policy costs millions annually and even hits American taxpayers. Germany imports coal from the United States to fill gaps.
The new AMA president thanked the public for opposing socialized medicine and urged constant vigilance. He praised American medicine's world leadership, crediting education, science, and public health workers, and warned against compulsory health insurance as a threat to a free profession.
Canberra reports former Prime Minister Joseph B Chiefley collapsed and died at 66. He led Australia from 1945 to 1949 as a Labor party figure known as Mr Labor and champion of social reform amid national celebrations of the commonwealth’s 50th anniversary.
A circuit court decision is expected today in the Morgan County versus Homer Hill and Edie Hill case over a 90 by 300 foot strip on the proposed Bee Line highway south of Hartselle Leesdale. Appraisers value the land at 1500 dollars with Harris and Harris for Morgan County and Russell W. Lynne for the Hills. Jurors listed for Summerford and the Hill trial include multiple residents of Decatur Hartselle and surrounding towns, with names and occupations noted.
Rep. Sikes announces plans to push legislation for a 10 foot channel up the Escambia river to the new Chemstrand plant site 12 miles north of Pensacola. Chemstrand says the channel is needed to bring in raw materials mainly petroleum from Texas and Louisiana. The facility aims to produce about 50 million pounds of nylon yarn annually.
Ninety percent of U S sulfur and half the world’s supply come from deposits in Louisiana and Texas. The statement highlights the two states as dominant sources in sulfur production and indicates their outsized role in global markets.
Allied hilltops with artillery support halted the Reds as U N air strikes and artillery blasted the area. Communists pulled back to the next ridge while patrols found abandoned stockpiles and warplanes attacked equipment. Tank led forces spread beyond Chorwon and Kumhwa destroying thousands of rounds of artillery. Moscow radio claimed front-wide attacks were blocked, a claim not supported by Allied reports. Red jets made harmless passes near Manchurian border and over Wonsan.
The house today reached the amendment stage on the 514 million army civil functions bill. Debate centered on whether to keep to the appropriations committee or modify the total. The flood control and harbor projects amount to 498 million, about 20 percent below Truman’s budget. Several members plan to add funds for projects cut or eliminated, while the economy bloc has trimmed earlier bills below committee recommendations.
Sausage making became an art in the Middle Ages. Some sausages popular today derived their names from their cities of origin, such as frankfurters from Frankfort Bologna from Bologna, romano from Rome, and geno a salami from Genoa.
Secretary Acheson said U S proposals for a Big Four meeting allow North Atlantic Pact discussion without listing it on the agenda. He noted Russia’s insistence on including the pact and American bases abroad, leaving no agreed agenda for a late month session.
Senator Hickenlooper pressed General Wedemeyer on four State Department advisers during China policy debates. Wedemeyer testified the aides sent memoranda and reports that derided Chiang Kai Shek and the nationalist government while praising Yenan, though he denied that they acted to undermine the central government as representatives of the State Department.
Bubba Tongay aged five and sister Kathy four prepare to fly to Nassau en route to England to swim the English Channel in August. Father Russell Tongay says Bubba has a good chance though Kathy may not complete it. The pair trained in Florida and will be joined by mother Betty after June 22 during a tour of the British Isles with exhibition swims at Butlin's camps before final Cape Griz training.
Daily community brief noting dismissals from Baugh Wiley clinic and Decatur General hospital, vacation Bible school dates at Cave Springs Baptist Church, June 18 to 22, plus revival services, Sunday school events, and local civic happenings. Includes temperature readings and attendance at local churches.
The Chemstrand Corporation plans a $500 million mortgage secured by 680000 acres in Morgan County and a 2000 acre Pensacola site, covering nylon and acrylic fiber plants. Bonds pay 3 percent interest, mature in 25 years, callable with premiums. expansion up to 500 million with 60 percent cap on new principal.
The auroras occur 60 miles or more above the Earth's surface, creating vivid displays in the upper atmosphere. Scientists note their altitude varies with solar activity and geomagnetic conditions.
Reports indicate the royal bodyguard of the Ethiopian monarch underwent training overseen by Swedish officers. The program aims to bolster security for the Ethiopian court and align guard duties with European-style procedures.
Police reports note a minor accident at the Bank and Wilson corners. A 1940 Packard driven by Edward Waites and a 1946 Chrysler driven by Bennett McBride Jr collided with slight damage to both vehicles.
Five month old Pekingese puppy missing. Belongs to George F. Mills. Contact 512 E Walnut Street or call 387 931 to arrange return.
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