MacArthur decries fear at Houston rally in Rice Stadium
General Douglas MacArthur addressed about 20 000 at Rice Stadium Houston urging Americans to resist fear generated by propaganda He warned of internal forces seeking to undermine free enterprise and said appeasement could invite Soviet attack He planned further Texas speeches before returning to New York City.
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Houston
Tex
Rice Stadium
Douglas MacArthur
Texas
Fort Worth
New York City
MacArthur
Courtney Whitney
Carroll Martin
Houston Post
San Antonio
Dallas
Korea
Austin
Jonathan Wainwright
Corregidor
Philippines
Wainwright
Australia
Pacific
Guntersville Blaze Third In Same Spot
In downtown Guntersville a third building on the same site was destroyed by fire. The Trent Moore Motor Co. occupied the structure built after a 1938 laundry fire. the loss was about $100,000. Boaz and Albertville fire crews aided the response. Cause remains undetermined.
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Guntersville
Ala
Trent Moore Motor Co
C. W. Woodall
Boaz
Albertville
Jewel and fur burglaries net $150,000 in eight weeks
Police disclosed the latest in a series of jewel and fur burglaries in upper East Side hotels. The total loot reached about $150,000 in eight weeks, including $20,000 in gems and furs taken May 18 from the Beekman hotel penthouse of Eugene K. Denton.
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Furs and Gems
New York
Upper East Side
Beekman Hotel
Eugene K. Denton
Sausage Names From Medieval Cities
Sausage making is described as an art of the Middle Ages with many popular varieties deriving their names from their cities of origin such as frankfurters from Frankfurt, Bologna from Bologna Italy, romano from Rome and Genoa salami from Genoa.
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Frankfurters
Frankfort
Bologna
Bolognia
Italy
Romano
Rome
Genoa
Markets Report from Decatur Farm Prices
Agriculture summary lists Decatur market results for cotton and grains. Cotton priced middling 45.75 cents, strict low 43.70. Cottonseed at 60 dollars per ton. Wheat no 2 new crop 2.33 dollars. Oats no 2 new crop 83 cents. Ear corn no 2 yellow and white 1.62 dollars, no 3 white 1.59. No 2 Milo 2.36. No 2 barley 1.22. Corn basis given as 15 42 percent moisture with other grains at 13 42 percent moisture.
Nashville cattle and hog market reflects gains and tighter receipts
In Nashville June 15 dealers report cattle supplies small and prices higher from a week earlier. Slaughter steers and heifers mostly 30.00 to 33.00 with prime scarce. calves 34.00 to 37.00, hogs top 22.50 for 190-240 lb, sows 18.00-19.00. sheep steady with spring lambs 32.50 to 33.00 and ewes weaker. Receipts overall smaller week to week.
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Nashville
Tenn
Federal
Cotton futures firm on short covering in New York
In New York on June 15 cotton futures rose from early softness as short covering reduced offerings. Some deliveries moved up about $1 a bale from lows while private advices noted better mill interest in spot cotton though some mills sold surplus or delayed shipments. Late in the day prices were 60 cents higher to 10 cents lower than the prior close. July 44.58, Oct 37.47, Dec 37.21.
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New York
North Georgia live poultry market reports strong demand and steady prices
Good demand for heavy supplies at the North Georgia live poultry market. Prices paid FOB farm Thursday afternoon and this morning show broilers and fryers at 29.30 to 30 cents per pound, with 29 1 2 to 30 cents for all weights.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Wheat prices fall after subsidy pledge shakes export sector
Chicago markets report a mixed response as government subsidies fail to spur export mills. Wheat closes 1 2 to 1 8 lower. July at 2.39 1 8. Corn rises 5 8. July 1.71 3 4 7 8. Oats move within 1 8 to 5 8. Rye slips 3 4 to 1 4 higher. July 1.97 1 4. Soybeans steady to up 2 1 2. July 3.14 3 4 3 4. Lift in protein futures ends with soy meal 20 lower to 8 higher.
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Chicago
Young Ingalls Seeks Dividends from Ingalls Iron Works
Birmingham June 15 Robert I Ingalls Jr asks chancery court to force Ingalls Iron Works Co to declare dividends on 1951 net earnings. He seeks surplus above operating margin and notes past dividends including 75 000 yearly on 15 000 shares and a 112 500 special dividend last year. He cites offers to buy his 4501 shares and his previous removal as company president.
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Birmingham
Robert I. Ingalls, Jr
Chancery Court
Ingalls Iron Works Co
Ingalls
R. I. Ingalls, Sr
Ingalls Industries
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp
Young Ingalls
Robert I. Ingalls, Sr
Mrs. Ingalls, Sr
Freys To Leave Country Club On July 15th
Mr and Mrs George Frey who ran the Decatur Country Club dining room for two years will depart July 15 to return to Shelbyville Tennessee. They plan to rest on the farm before starting a new business and may open another venue in Shelbyville.
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George Frey
Decatur Country Club
Shelbyville
Tenn
Mr. Frey
Freys
Frey
All American Guard Denies Took Pledge
Norfolk date reports Ted Daffer Tennessee All American guard says he did not sign a pledge not to marry and criticizes loss of his scholarship. Coach Bob Neyland states Tennessee athletes with scholarships must sign such a pledge and notes Daffer violated the contract while hoping he can return to play.
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Norfolk
Ted Daffer
Tennessee
Bob Neyland
Volunteers
Daffer
Neyland
Ancient Roman Sausage With Pine Nuts and Spices
The article notes a favored Ancient Roman dish made from fresh pork and white pine nuts ground with cumin seed bay leaves and black pepper. The recipe reflects early culinary practices using aromatic seasoning and nuts in meat.
Negro Soldier Waits Transfer To University of Alabama
A Black airman, Pfc. Phillips J. Evans of the 3476th school squadron, arrived from Lackland AFB Texas to a 12 week clerical training program at the University of Alabama. He was the sole Black in the group and was moved to McCorvey Hall after spending the night there. An Air Force spokesman said Evans was transferred this morning, destination undisclosed, amid notes of possible record error. University president J John M Gallalee declined comment.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Phillips J. Evans
3476Th
Lackland Air Force Base
Tex
Air Force
Evans
McCorvey
J. John M. Gallalee
Fresh Effort To Get Federal Aid For Schools
Washington June 15 A new push to authorize federal funding for state school costs was unveiled by Rep. Barden chair of the House Education and Labor Committee. His bill would provide 300 million dollars yearly for teachers salaries admin and maintenance labor and equipment while excluding transport, health, textbooks and stadiums. The issue sparked religious and political controversy with Cardinal Spellman criticizing federal aid as unAmerican, and opponents arguing federal control would rise. The measure passed the Senate but died in the House in the last Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Rep
Barden
D-Nc
House Education and Labor Committee
House
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Cardinal Spellman
Senate
Arrest of TVA Plant Guard For Theft in Muscle Shoals
FBI announced the arrest of Horace Dewey Berryman a 31 year old guard at a TVA plant in Muscle Shoals Alabama on charges of larceny of government property Scrap metal valued between 300 and 400 dollars was allegedly taken from the phosphate development plant and amount of theft ongoing since January He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Littlell McClung in Florence Bond set at 500 dollars Berryman is from Franklin County and worked for a private construction company.
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Birmingham
FBI Today
TVA
Muscle Shoals
Ala
George King
Horace Dewey Berryman
U. S
Littlell McClung
Florence
Berryman
King
Franklin County
Statewide vote looms on a $60 million WWII veteran bonus
A proposed $60 million World War II veteran bonus bill, funded by a new 10 percent liquor tax, was sent back by the House Ways and Means Committee after recommittal. Rep Rankin Fite of Marion County leads the measure offering $200 to veterans, with bonds backing the payout.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
Rankin Fite
Marion County
Rural Electric Administration
REA
Federal Reserve
Senate Banking Committee
Oil Company Seeks Time in Iran Talks
Teheran June 15 The Anglo Iranian Oil Company says it needs time to consider Iran's demand that profits from Iranian oil be handed over before talks can continue. Spokesman B R Jackson warns against pressure at the outset. Iran sets Sunday as the deadline for Britain's reply amid Mossadegh backed nationalization protests.
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Teheran
Iran
Anglo-Iranian_ Oil Company
B. R. Jackson
AIOC
Mohammed ‘Mossadegh
National Front
Mossadegh
Jackson
U. S
Henry F. Grady
London
Kansas Leads Nation in Wheat Growth This Year
Kansas continues to top the United States in wheat production, maintaining its dominant role among states as farmers harvest the grain across vast fields and report strong yields.
Death of W F Higgins Stirs Cullman Community
William F Higgins 76 of Cullman died Wednesday night after a long career with L and N railroad. Funeral services were set for 2 PM at Cullman First Methodist Church with Rev Fagin Thompson and Masons officiating, burial in Cullman cemetery. He came to Cullman in 1926 and served as track supervisor for 35 of 43 years, retiring 12 years ago. He is survived by daughter Georgia Higgins and Estelle Hart, and sons Harold and Sam.
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William F. Higgins
Cullman
Cullman First Methodist Church
Higgins
L and N Railroad
Georgia Higgins
Estelle Hart
Flint
Mich
Harold
Sam
Birmingham
Fagin Thompson
Cullman Cemetery
L and N
John H Edwards 71 Hartselle Funeral Rites Scheduled
John H Edwards 71 of Hartselle dies at home Thursday evening. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 30 PM at Johns Chapel church with Rev G C Morris and Rev W W Coffey officiating. Burial in Peck Cemetery. Pallbearers include William Betterson Newton Mann Reggie Nethery Louie Key Addie Wallace Clyde Roberts. He was a Shady Grove Baptist member.
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John H. Edwards
Hartselle
Johnson’s Chapel
Edwards
Madgie Edwards
Evelyn Edwards
Catherine Edwards
Andrew
Willie Fred Edwards
Ray Edwards
G. C. Morris
W. W. Coffey
Peck
William Betterson
Newton Mann
Reggie Nethery
Louie Key
Addie Wallace
Clyde Roberts
Shady Grove
Convicts Kidnap Woman and Boys Near Birmingham
Armed in husband’s clothes, two suspects abduct Mrs. Cargile and her sons and force them into a car. They release them near MecCalla, Ala. after asking for money. 60 cents handed over. They fled with a shotgun and pistol. Campbell and Noe face prison terms from Jefferson and Calhoun counties. Wright had eight years for grand larceny in Jefferson in 1948.
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Cargile
Thorsen
McCalla
Campbell
Noe
Jefferson
Calhoun County
Wright
Allied Bombing Strikes Western Korea Amid North Advance
U N and Far East air forces bomb three Red air fields in Western Korea and target Sun an Sunchon and Sariwon as rain clouds limit air activity. Allied commanders hint at patrols beyond current lines while spearheads push toward Kansong and Pyongyang with potential moves toward Wonsan.
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Kongdongpo
U. N
Korea
Far East Air
Sunan
Sunchon
Sariwon
North Korea
U. S. 8Th Army
General Headquarters
38Th Parallel
Kansong
Pyongyang
Matthew B. Ridgway
Wonsan
Banker A N Mathers keeps Rotary record intact
FOR THE RECORD Scottsbluff Nebraska A N Mathers of Gering banker had not missed a Rotary Club meeting in 25 years. Ill in a Scottsbluff hospital on the day, the club held the final minutes of its regular meeting in the hospital room to preserve the attendance streak.
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Scottsbluff, Neb
A. N. Mathers
Gering
Nebr
Rotary Club
Mathers
Scottsbluff
Great White Shark Reaches 400 Foot Length Claim
A sensational claim describes a great white shark growing to 400 feet, a figure far exceeding typical record sizes and not corroborated by scientific measurements.
Streets in Decatur face severe gullies and calls for action
Citizens complain of deteriorating streets with deep gullies that damage tires and urge city officials to act. The report notes two police court cases, several hospital admissions and births, and local weather updates including TVA temperature and rainfall figures.
Army tallies Korean War enemy losses over 1.1 million
Washington reports army estimates for Korea through June 7 show enemy casualties at 1,143,361, including 588,091 North Koreans and 555,270 Chinese Reds. Prisoners of war total 161,361 with 15,270 Chinese Reds. Battle losses numbered 827,000 and non battle casualties 155,000.
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Washington
Korea
Tuscumbia Men Bound To The Grand Jury
Two Tuscumbia Alabama men were bound to the grand jury after waiving a preliminary hearing in Knoxville city court on charges of cashing 11 bogus payroll checks totaling 640.45 dollars. Joseph E. Hale 48 and Newell R. Setliffe 24 face authorities in Alabama Louisiana and Arkansas. Detective Bob Ashford said the men bought a check writing machine in Nashville and used it to produce the counterfeits.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tuscumbia
Ala
Joseph E. Hale
Newell R. Setliffe
Bob Ashford
Alabama
Louisiana
Arkansas
Ashford
Nashville
McCarthy Attacks Marshall in Senate Speech
Senator McCarthy denounces Secretary Marshall as part of a "mysterious, powerful" conspiracy to push the U S toward communism. He accuses Acheson of joining the plot and reads a 60,000 word speech while few senators stay to listen.
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Washington
McCarthy
Secretary of Defense
George C. Marshall
State Acheson
Marshall
Acheson
Senate
China
Congressional Record
Wisconsin
Langer
Wherry
Neb
Congress
Pentagon
Johnson dismissed over policy clash on China
On the thirty sixth day of hearings by the armed services and foreign relations committees Chairman Russell said Johnson would be questioned this forenoon and then recess until Monday when W Averell Harriman would testify. Senators Brewster and Cain said they planned to probe Johnsons disagreements with Secretary of State Acheson.
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Arthur
Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Russell
D-Ga
Johnson
W. Averell Harriman
Truman
Brewster
R-Me
Cain
Dean Acheson
Chandler May Resign Soon As Baseball Commissioner
A. B. Happy Chandler said he has accepted organized baseball terms for severance as commissioner but would not specify his resignation date. He spoke with Warren Giles, Reds president, who outlined terms agreed in New York, and Chandler expect s to meet in Cincinnati next week to announce a date.
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Knoxville
Tenn
A. B
Chandler
Giles
Cincinnati
Sausage History Frames Ancient Food Traditions
Sausage stands as an ancient processed food with references dating back to Homer. The Odyssey mentions sausage, illustrating its long-standing culinary role across civilizations.
Female Help Wanted at Rainbow Drive In
Experienced grill operator sought at Rainbow Drive In located on Highway 31 South. Requires neat appearance and ability to work in fast paced service environment. Apply in person.
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Highway 31
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