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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
2
Los Angeles 4000 transit workers walk out halting bus and streetcar service as Shrine convention approaches. Mayor Bowron appeals for a 15 day truce while 200000 visitors arrive and unions demand a 20 cent hourly wage hike from operators earning 1.47.
Fast continued from Ton Conn last night charged Deputy Undersecretary of State John Peurifoy with promising free legal advice and loyalty clearance to a demet in the secret documents case in return for favorable testimony on Capitol Hill. Peurifoy and the Amercans Emmanuel Sigurd Larsen denied McCarthy’s charge and said he hinted McCarthy would ease up if Larsen testified as desired.
An Alabama census report released in Anniston shows the fourth congressional district population at 301,436, with increases in Calhoun and Tulsa Counties and in Predominantly rural counties. Selma's population rose about 14 percent, while totals exclude suburbs and some city units.
Cotton Middling 34c with low 30s. Cottonseed per ton 40 dollars. Broilers 25 cents delivered. Hens heavy 18 cents. Hatching eggs 80 cents per dozen. Yellow corn ear 1.42, shelled 1.48. Corn basis 15 percent moisture. No 2 wheat onion free 2.00. No 2 oats onion free 0.70. Barley 1.05. Other grains basis 13 percent moisture.
The stock market moved in a narrow range in slow trading. Major standouts included U S Steel Republic Steel Sears Roebuck United Aircraft Schenley Philco Allied Chemical Eastman Kodak GE American Tobacco Canadian Pacific Gulf Oil Lehigh Portland Cement while Goodrich J I Case Distillers Corp American Telephone Consolidated Natural Gas Anaconda Copper Philip Morris N Y Central Chesapeake and Ohio and Johns Manville lagged.
Nashville Tennessee cattle hogs and sheep receipts show a near steady trend with varied prices. Cattle top bulls 18 to 22 dollars, cows 13 to 18 dollars, steers and heifers mostly 24 to 28 dollars, stockers 20 to 27, calves 25 to 28, and calls 19.5. Hogs 180 to 250 pounds 20, 140 to 170 pounds 17, sows 16 to 17, with week-over-week changes uneven. Sheep spring lambs steady to 1 lower, good lambs 26.5 to 27.5, wide range on other classes.
New York stocks steady with small price changes and mixed bonds as convertible issues remain in supply. Cotton firmness supports trade while Chicago wheat remains firm with light cash trading and receipts, oats mixed with active trade. hogs active up 25 to 50 cents, top at 20.25 while cattle hold steady to 50 cents lower.
Wheat climbed with July at 2.10 3 4 to 2.11 as markets showed strength. Corn moved from 1 1 4 lower to 1 8 higher, oats fell 3 8 to 1 4 higher, rye up 3 4 to 1 14, soybeans around 2.95 to 2.94 3 4, and hogs traded near 11 5.0.
US DA reports North Georgia live poultry market steady to firm with demand and supplies mostly adequate. Some markets show value under full requirements as buyers clear stock for the week.
John P Howland is promoted from Industrial Engineering to the Sales department at the Wolverine Tube Division Decatur plant. A Decatur and Auburn alumnus, Navy fighter pilot, he will headquarter in Memphis Tennessee and cover Western Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas and part of Louisiana after training in Detroit.
Mrs. James F. Breeding and infant son Somerville I were discharged from Hamil Clinic hospital yesterday. Rev. Lacy Welch will conduct Church of God services at 1319 Fourth Avenue East Friday and Saturday at 7 30 p.m. Mrs. C. E. Cottingham and daughter 726 Second Avenue were dismissed from Hamil Clinic hospital Thursday.
Officials say the anticipated butterlegging case will be hard to prove. They cite lessons from a 1946 fake olive oil ring near New York City that sold a mixture of vegetable oil, olive oil, and a chemical as olive oil.
Prices paid FOB farm for broilers and fryers varied 24 to 26 cents, mostly 24 1 2 to 25 cents. New York cotton futures held firm as trade covered and replacement demand met limited offerings after a Thursday setback. Reports of active textile buying and solid Fourth Quarter sales supported scale up and late afternoon prices showing modest gains.
Federal court in San Francisco revoked the citizenship of Harry Bridges CIO longshore leader after a perjury conviction tied to a 1945 citizenship hearing. Judge George B. Harris ruled Bridges, Australian-born, remains a convicted felon serving five years and has appealed.
The court heard that Grady Bert was shot after being confronted by Owen with a gun. Coroner Highsmith testified the 45 caliber bullet pierced Grady's head, with powder burns and a wound near the left eye. Ann Wright testified about dating Ed Mack and her sightings, while details of the night at Courtland road and the cafe were discussed.
In Mobile on June 16 negotiations between Mobile City Lines and AFL local union officials, arranged by John L. Cone of the U S conciliation service, aim to settle a strike by 225 drivers and mechanics who walked off after the contract expired. The strike disrupted service for about 46 000 daily riders, with taxi companies and car pools stepping in.
Kena G. Ingle, former president of local 422 International Woodworkers of America CIO, quits amid protests against national CIO anti segregation stance. He accuses leaders of dictatorial rule and fear tactics to maintain power. Ingle warns policy would provoke racial conflict in the labor movement.
FBI agents described Greenglass, a wartime machinist in the New Mexico atom bomb project, as part of a conspiracy with Gold and Yakovlev to pass secrets to Russia from 1945 onward. Slack admitted handling RDX samples in 1943-44 at Kingsport and later Oak Ridge, held on $100,000 bail.
Six people were arrested in the Amerasia case and two State Department employees, Service and Larsen, faced charges. Service was never indicted while Larsen pleaded no contest and paid a fine. Navy Lieutenant Andrew Roth and others were also arrested but faced no indictments. Roth’s charges were later dropped.
The Town Scandals opening at 8 P M at Somerville Road School drew acclaim for Edward Everett director and a bustling cast. With a week’s practice the troupe delivered lively skits songs and dances including Love By Flashlight and The Nut House. The show repeats tonight at the same time with a full cast list featured.
Atlanta judge Judge Jesse M. Wood ordered Georgia Power Company and AFL union to show cause why the transit system should not be placed in receivership. He noted legislative authority may be required and questioned what a court can do to restore service amid the strike. The move seeks to compel the parties to fulfill the transit franchise obligations.
Hugh H Pattillo was commissioned a lieutenant during West Point commencement, among three cadets in a class of 585. He is a first classman who completed his junior year in June and will visit Army and Air Force posts in the coming month.
Funeral services for U Y Glasscock 67 will be Sunday at 3 PM at First Baptist church Hartselle. Rev Carl B Allen will conduct with interment in Bethel Cemetery. A retired contractor, he died at his home after a yearlong illness. He lived 40 years in Hartselle and leaves two sons Van B and Victor H, a daughter Mrs Charles Bailey Jr of Delaware, four brothers and two sisters.
The Morgan District Roundtable at Central Methodist church discussed July den meeting plans. Cub Pack 5, sponsored by Decatur Civitan, set its monthly schedule for the second Tuesday in July and a park day in August featuring a town event and Olympic games at Delano Park. Attendees included Mrs David Hart and several others.
Pattillo has been assigned as lecturer and physical training instructor. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Pattillo.
Readable notes indicate Mesquite and Utah Juniper are suitable for fence posts. The report highlights their durability and practicality for outdoor fencing applications.
In Anniston Alabama on June 16 State Senator Tom Blake Howle criticized Senator Bruce Henderson for seeking an immediate adjournment of the special session. Howle urged cool, dignified conduct and support for productive measures including reapportionment while Gov. Folsom pressed a one senator per county plan.
In Montgomery on June 16 observers expect another drive to tighten voter qualifications as the Alabama legislature reconvenes. The Boswell amendment, deemed unconstitutional, previously required understanding and explaining the federal constitution. Now readers may vote if they can read or write any section of the constitution or own $300 in property.
Funeral services for L. R. Harwell, age eight, will be held Saturday at 2 P M in Central Methodist Church. Rev. Nelson Guthrie will officiate and burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Harwell, who died Thursday evening at his daughter’s home, leaves a widow, two children, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Ed Blalock Kelley Cole Joe Toone Ben Campbell Mac Tooten and J D Hill.
William Rollins, 52, acclaimed novelist and short-story author of The Shad ow Before and The Obelisk, died in New York. Born in Belmont, Massachusetts, Rollins produced titles including The Wall of Men Midnight Treasure and The Ring and the Lamb.
Frank Wright Thomas, 80, a retired stock broker, once led the Chicago Stock Exchange and served as a former governor of the New York Stock Exchange. He gained prominence as a longtime financial figure in Chicago.
W. C. Buchanan of the Assembly of God announces a tent revival starting Sunday on 11th Avenue at Patterson Street in West Decatur. Evangelist and Mrs. Maddox will lead nightly services at 7 30 p.m. Maddox, from Beaumont Texas, is described as a young man with an old fashioned message. Buchanan invites the public to hear them preach play and sing.
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