King’s former housekeeper killed in London mansion
Scotland Yard detectives questioned a man in Brighton as they probe the slaying of Elizabeth MacLindon, 40, once employed by the Greek royal circle. Her body was found with a bullet wound in the neck in a London house preparing for Princess Catherine. Police say she had been dead at least five days. a telephone call may have sparked the shooting.
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Miss MacLindon
London
Cairo
Cone
Brighton
Decatur Park Plans Highlight City Efforts
Community leaders outline park upgrades including extending power lines for floodlights expanding recreation with a softball diamond swings slides and a tennis court plus better canal crossings and footbridges. Officials praise Mayor Summer and Eddens while solicitors and contributors are thanked for park funds.
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Eddéhs
Summer
Moody
Eddens
Miss Hoppers
Lafley
Case speed up work and recommend action before congress quits
Case speed up its work and push a broad new strike control bill before Congress adjourns in July. Supporters say two thirds is unlikely without a Presidential veto override, while Cox notes passage probably next year unless a major dispute emerges. The President vetoed the plan last Tuesday. the House narrowly failed to override 255 to 135.
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Congress
Cox
Man
House
Russia blocks surrender plan with veto rights risk
At the United Nations today both economic and social council meetings were held. Russia signaled it may veto key aspects, potentially blocking the entire plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sian
United Nations
Economic and Social Council
Senate race buzz in Alabama as Sparkman and Boykin weigh bids
Reports from Montgomery say Sparkman and Boykin plan to enter the Alabama senatorial race. State Senator Simpson and Rep Hobbs are among others considered. Carmichael says he will not run. Meadows succeeds Norton as state school superintendent.
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Sparkman and Boykin
Capitol
S. Naval Hospital
Bethesda
James A. Simpson
Birmingham
Simpson
Sam Hobbs
Alabama
Selma
Reuben L. Newton
Jasper
Joe Starnes
Guntersville
Cooper Green
Walter Randolph
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Albert A. Carmichael
Hobbs
Senate
Carmichael
Sparkman
James —_E
Big Jim
Folsom
Sparkman Seeks Promotion to Bankhead Senate Seat
Rep. John Sparkman of Alabama, House majority whip, announced he will run for the unexpired term of the late Senator John H. Bankhead. He vows to submit his candidacy in the Democratic primary and promote a program of federal aid, pensions, and rural development aligned with Gov. James E. Folsom's human rights program. The Alabama Democratic Committee will set primary dates on June 22 in Montgomery.
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Ntsville
Ala
John Sparkman
House
John H. Bankhead
Sparkman
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Sen. Bankhead
Alabama
Sen
Lister Hill
Senate
Sen. Hill
Folsom
Gessner T. McCorvey
Democratic Executive Committee
Mobile
Montgomery
Rep
Couple Slain as Father Held in Bell Gardens
A World War veteran, Aston, and his fiancée Loma Quiroz were found dead in their Bell Gardens home with gunshot wounds. Aston’s father, Samuel Asion, was hospitalized after shooting himself in a hotel room, and justice court filings show a recent eviction dispute between father and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los
Garner Brown
Aslan
Justice Court
Young Asion
Asion
Candidate Eyes Four Year Term For Education Post
Meadows told a newsman he intends to seek the four year term as assistant U S Commissioner of Education. Dr H C Pannell of Tuscaloosa, nominated in May, died three weeks ago. Other potential contenders include Dr Col Martin of Sylacauga and J C Dixon of Elba High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Meadows
H. C. Pannell
Tuscaloosa
Education Department
Col. Martin
Sylacauga
J. C. Dixon
Elba High School
Félsom
Fallen Senator Is Laid To Rest
Alabama mourns senior senator John Hollis Bankhead laid to rest in Jasper at Oak Hill cemetery beside kin. Final rites at First Methodist Church with Rev. G Fred Cooper praising his farming advocacy and patriotism. Attending were Gov Chauncey Sparks, Alabama delegation, and 12 fellow senators. Bankhead died at Bethesda Naval Hospital after a career in Congress since 1930.
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Jasper
Ala
Alabama
John Hollis Bankhead
Oak Hill Cemetery
John H. Bankhead
William B. Bankhead
G. Fred Cooper
Birmingham
Bankhead
Farmers of America
Congress
Grover Cleveland
First Methodist Church
Cooper
Chauncey Sparks
U.S House
Bethesda Nav
Naval Hospital
West Coast unions set to vote on postsettlement terms
Portland CIO longshoremen plan to return to work Monday pending a weekly ballot. In San Francisco leaders urged acceptance of the settlement while Los Angeles Harbor seamen responded to a strike call by about 5 000. West Coast NMU ratified the Washington settlement. Great Lakes CIO mariners push for a 40 hour work week.
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Portland
Ore
CIO
San Francisco
Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbor
West Coast
Cleveland
NMU
Longshoremen and Warehousemen’s Union
Washington
Great Lakes
Labor Picture Is Brighter Over U S
Washington reports brighter labor outlook with fewer major strikes. Howard T. Colvin of the U S conciliation service says conditions are much better and only a dozen strikes nationally of real importance remain. Officials foresee a strong postwar conversion program despite threats of renewed strikes in September and maritime crises.
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Norman Walker
Washington
Labor Department
Howard T. Colvin
U. S. Conciliation Service
Truman Proposes Unified Defense Structure Principles
President Truman outlines twelve basic principles for unifying the armed services. Key points include a single civilian headed national defense department, parity among Army Navy and Air Force, air force control of air resources, and a council of national defense with cabinet and service heads.
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Department of National Defense
Army
Navy
Air
Council of Common Defense
Air Force
Naval Air Arm
Marine Corps
Naval Service
Council of National Defense
Secretary of State
National Security Resources Board
Resources Board
Military Planning Board
Joint Chiefs of Staff
War Department
Central Intelligence Agency
Défense Council
Truman
Big Jim favors annexing Northwest Florida to Alabama
James E. Folsom, Alabama governor hopeful, muses about annexing Northwest Florida but insists he is joking. He travels from Panama City to South Florida and plans to tell Governor Caldwell he would not lose part of his state, though he hints at adding Panama City beach area.
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Tallahassee
Fla
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Florida
Millard Caldwell
Big Jim
Panama City
Caldwell
Panama City Beach
Bay County
Decatur to Form Drive for Southern Research Institute Gifts
A Decatur committee may be formed to raise funds for the Southern Research Institute. Hart B. Hill, Institute representative, outlined its work in testing materials and developing manufacturing ideas. He said 31 projects worth 250000 dollars are active and the Institute seeks 2500000 dollars to build a new facility and establish a 1000000 dollar endowment. Funds will be sought across nine states including Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia with drives in major cities. More than 500 concerns have already contributed, seen as a long range investment for the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Southern Research Institute
State National Building
Hart B. Hill
Hill
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Institute Fund
Southland
Conference on European peace talks begins at Luxembourg
Foreign ministers from the United States Britain France and Russia meet in Luxembourg to map an agenda for continued peace talks. US Secretary Byrnes notes no objection to action if justified by events but says Italy currently upholds the republic. Austria is placed on the agenda after discussions of peace treaties and the German question.
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U. S
James F. Byrnes
United States
Austria
Molotov
Italy
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
Yalta
Potsdam
Germany
Ministers’ Council
United Nations General Assembly
Britain
France
Russia
Luxembourg Palace
Local hospital moves and visits in Decatur area
Brenda Ann Allison of Hartselle admitted to Decatur General hospital on Saturday. Mrs. J M Hamilton and daughter moved to 1320 Fifth Avenue East by Howell's ambulance. Mrs. J W Freeman and son moved from Baugh's infirmary to Sixteenth Avenue East by ambulance. Saturday also saw Mrs. Harry Wiggins and son moved to Austinville. Zanesville Ohio visitors Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sparkman arrive to visit relatives and will be accompanied home by their mother Mrs. Elsie Sparkman who has stayed in Decatur. Mrs. D A Scott admitted to Baugh's infirmary. Bernard Thomas dismissed from Baugh's. Roy Lee Shell underwent surgery. Calvin Brown dismissed. Mrs. Ed Morrow medical patient at Baugh's infirmary. Dr and Mrs A M Roan return from Civitan convention in Denver. Mrs H R Leeman calls a faculty meeting at Austinville Baptist Church for 4 p.m. Monday. Homer Meadows visiting his father Wallace Meadows and family while attending an aviation machinist school in Memphis. Mr and Mrs Albert Harvey and son Burt of Columbus Ga visiting. Harvey recently discharged after U S occupation forces service in Japan.
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Lister Hill
Hill xx
Folsom
Boykin
Bankhead
Boykins
Senate
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Alabama
John McDuffie
Sparks Swift
Sparks
Washington
Highway Department
Swift
Ala
Baldwin County
Charles Augustus
Susie (Roberts) Swift
Mosely Hall
Fla
Bon Secour
Robin Swift
George Robinson
University Military School
Mobile
University of Alabama
Margherita Ligon
Greenwood Ligon
Margherita
Susan
George Robinson Jr Meadows
A. R. Meadows
E. B. Norton
J. M. Hamilton
Decatur General Hospital
Fifth Avenue East
Howell's
Mike Sparkman
Pete Brock
Zanesville
Ohio
Decatur
Elsie Sparkman
Albert Harvey
Burt
Columbus
Harvey
U. S
Japan
Saturday Night Quiet Despite Patrol Office Chat
At the highway patrol office Mr. F B Barnes answered the Daily's question What's happening this evening with Nothing. He noted Saturday night and that people are likely to church in the morning. He hoped nothing would happen.
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F. B. Barnes
Highway Patrol
Mr. Barnes
Snake Heart Location Distance One Fifth of Body
A snake’s heart is typically found roughly one fifth of the body length from the head toward the tail, indicating its central circulation point within the elongated organism.
Coal deliveries limits are relaxed for domestic buyers
The Solid Fuels Administration eased restrictions as bituminous coal output nears normal. Domestic consumers who buy through retail dealers may receive up to 60 percent of their 1945 46 April March supply. Those who do not normally store coal face a ten day or one truck load limit, in effect since May 31.
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Washington
Solid Fuels Administration
Fred Rose Convicted in Espionage Conspiracy Case
Montreal bulletin reports Fred Rose the sole communist MP found guilty of conspiring to pass wartime secrets to Russia via a Moscow directed spy network. A King's Bench jury deliberated 31 minutes before verdict. sentencing set for next Thursday with a seven year maximum term.
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Bulletin
Montreal
Fred Rose
Parlliament
Russia
King's Bench
Rose
Klan tensions cited as Cook outlines Georgia actions
Cook vows to contact top officials in Washington and New York to uncover more DOJ evidence on Klan affairs. He asserts the Georgia Klans are part of the Klan, cites possible links to a flogging case, and notes no comment on a Jewish attorney's Supreme Court complaint. He praises the press for its handling of the Klan matter.
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Cook
U.S
Tom Clark
Washington
New York
Department of Justice
Samuel Green
American Federation of Labor
Willie Dudley
South Georgia
Duke
Supreme Court
Bernard M. Shotkin
Georgia
Ku Klux’ Klan
Coosa River Ordnance Plant Sold in Alabama Deal
The War Assets Administration approved selling the Coosa river ordnance plant near Talladega Alabama to the Coosa Valley Development Corporation for 1 375 000. Most stockholders live near Talladega and plan to divide the plant for use by several industrial concerns.
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Washington
War Assets Administration
Coosa River
Talladega
Ala
Bride to Be Changes Mind in Colorado Elopement
In Grand Junction Colorado Tony Antonides 25 and his betrothed Francy Kurtz Anto nides 23 eloped hours before a planned Denver nuptials. Tony flew Bribe to Las Vegas after a bachelor dinner for the jilted groom Joseph Blackburn 25 of Denver. Blackburn’s mother says he is fine on his 25th birthday. The couple retreat to a summer resort as reception plans collapse.
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Grand Junction
Colo. Joness
Nome
Francy Biggs Surtz Antonides
Colorado
Tony
Ralph L
Tony) Antonides
Las Vegas
Nev
Antonides
Joseph B. Blackburn
Denver
Blackburn
B. Blackburn
Miss Kurtz
Two Slightly Hurt In Auto Collision Near Hosiery Mill
Miss Josephine Mienhardt and her brother Ed Mienhardt sustained minor injuries after their car collided with a car driven by W B Glass of Austinville near the Alabama Hosiery mill on the Austinville road about 6 PM Saturday. Glass was uninjured. Damages not reported.
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Josephine Mienhardt
Ed ‘Mienhardt
W. B. Glass
Austinville
Alabama
Mienhardt
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James L.rankin
Carload
Aluminum
Stone Lumber Co
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Stone Bros. Lumber Co
Hartselle
Brenda Ann Allison
J. W. Freeman
Baugh's Infirmary
Sixteenth Avenue East
Howell's Ambulance
Harry Wiggins
Baugh’s Infirmary
D. A. Scott
Athens 3
Bernard Thomas
Trinity 1
Roy Lee Shell
Calvin Brown
the Baugh Infirmary
Ed Morrow
Centerville
Baugh’'s Infirmary
A.M. Roan
Colo
Civitan
H. R. Leeman
Austinville Baptist Church
Homer Meadows
Memphis
Wallace Meadows
Stokers
Casey
Lee M
Bride-To-Bea
FHA
7Th Ave. East
L. B. Wright
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