Sheriff and four on trial in Montgomery case
The federal trial resumes for Sheriff Joseph L. Pickett and four others over alleged civil rights violations against Martha McMillan. She testified the night of Sept 5, 1946, she was beaten and threatened after rings were claimed missing, with officials involved including Verrell Green, Reynolds Cook, and Mrs Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Bullock County
Joseph L. Pickett
C. B. Kennamer
Martha McMillan
Verrell Green
Reynolds G. Cook
Kennamer
McMillan
Doris and
Arthurine McMillan
Milch life term for war crimes confirmed in Berlin
Berlin confirms Field Marshall Gerhard Milch life term for war crimes by Maj. Gen. Frank A. Keating deputy US military governor. Milch convicted of using impressed labor and prisoner abuses. Milch’s attorney appeals citing insufficient evidence. Also notes 7 percent of US auto production exported in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Gerhard Milch
Frank A. Keating
U. S
Milch
Community social notes from Morgan County
A crowded list of visits and family news in Morgan County. Local residents share gatherings, hospital stays, births, travels, and condolences with neighbors and kin across Arab Hartselle Decatur and nearby towns.
Hoover Sums Up Reactionary Gains at Princeton Dinner
Former President Herbert Hoover addressed about 1,500 guests at Princeton University’s bicentennial dinner. He joked about “the terrible reactionaries” and praised the past two centuries under what he called the right wing system of freedoms. He warned another ideology might do better, but urged enduring the evils of freedom over nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Herbert Hoover
Princeton University
Hoover
Negotiations Resumed Between Gulf Shipbuilding and Union
Constract negotiations between Gulf Shipbuilding Corporation and union representatives of 3,800 workers have been resumed. Earlier, West coast shipbuilders and labor officials agreed to wage increases for machinists and less skilled workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Gulf Shipbuilding Corporation
Proposed Amendment Would Proportionalize Electoral Votes
A 1940s proposal by Rep Clarence Lea would allocate states electoral votes in proportion to their popular vote. It argues this would shrink the New York governor's nominating edge and curb regional campaigning, noting examples from New York and Kansas in 1944. Some Democrats fear shifts in power while Republicans claim benefits align with current state dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander R. George Washington
Congress
New York
Clarence F. Lea
Dcalif
Roosevelt
Dewey
Mr. Dewey
Kansas
Lea
United States
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Representative Robsion
Rky
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Vermont
Colorado
Illinois
Work Underway on East End Methodist Church Building
The East End Methodist church is under construction by J. B. McBride and Son. Central Methodist backs the project with support from members. Paul Eubanks and Mrs. Dick Hurdis donated the ground for the church and future parsonage. Rev. G M Davenport leads fundraising with encouraging contributions. no solicitations have been made yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
New York Papers React to Truman Tax Veto
Four New York morning papers condemn President Truman's veto of the tax reduction bill while national reactions vary. The Times argues tax policy is legislative domain and questions the veto amid high postwar taxes. The Chronicle, Herald Tribune, and Daily Mirror criticize or doubt the veto's wisdom or ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Truman
New York Times
Legislative Branch
House
Senate
New York Herald
Tribune
New York Daily Mirror
New York Daily News
Musicians Union Activities Probed in Hollywood Hearings
A House labor committee led by Rep. Carroll D. Kearns opened a hearing on the AFL Musicians Union in Hollywood. Earl Carroll testified that union troubles forced him to cancel floor shows and dancing at his theater restaurant, with Sept. 1 set for cancellations over standby musicians during inter-show dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
House Labor Committee
Carroll D. Kearns
Walden Chapel Extends Public Invitation to Services
The Walden Chapel invites the public to attend church services. Sunday school meets at ten, Rev. May delivers the sermon at eleven, and Sunday night services begin at seven thirty with preaching at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden Chapel
May
Reprimand Des Moines Fire Chief Over Dog Incident
A fire chief in Des Moines Iowa was reprimanded after his car stopped at an intersection where a firefighter leaped out to seize a dog named Smokey and place it into the chief’s vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des. Moines
Will Case Before Court Over Boys School Funds
In a June hearing the state supreme court weighed if the will of Woodward allocated the estate to fund a boys school network for ages 12 to 18 or to scholarships. The board of governors disagreed with the court's interpretation and the justices took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
State Supreme Court
Frank
Chancery Court
Supreme Court
Dixon
William Lam Martin
Henry A. Sims
Birmingham
James A. Simpson
Forney Johnston
Woodward
Presidential Veto Sparks Political Feud Across States
The Times Picayune urges substantial debt reduction to justify the veto while the Florida Times argues Truman acted for political expediency. New Orleans and Jacksonville papers foresee bitter fallout from yesterday's Washington events with far reaching implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New Orleans Times-Picayune
The
Florida Times
Jacksonville
Truman
Washington
Smokey the Fire Station Mascot Receives Duty Message
At the fire station Smokey the mascot heard a lecture from a fireman about the dangers of neglecting duty for three hours. The anecdote highlights the mascot’s role and station discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smokey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Morgan ‘County Rescue
W . Helms
H. P. Hornbuckle
Brice Hornbuckle
George Walters
R. M. Grantland
Trinity
M. W. Pettit
Harold Myrick
Huntsville
Herman Myrick
J. D
Frank Whisenant
W. G. Whisenant
Holladay
Hatheron Maples
Raymon Davidson
Homer Hornbuckle
Oscar Hughes
Erskin Hughes
Elisha Eddy
Della Saunders
Ella Pettit
Homer Green
Lee Hornbuckle
Birdie. Moon
Decatur General Hospital
John McCutcheon
Union Hills
McCutcheon
Horace Slate
Decatur
Alene
Roy Edwards
Jordan
Edwards
Flint
Isaac Eddy
H. M. Helms
Alvin Moon
U. S. Army
Lewis Johnson
Eddis Brown
Seldon Hornbuckle
M. W. Pettie
W. G. Pettie
Margaret, Hartselle
Flora Helms
Lutie Edwards
Charmaine
Gunter
Credit Jewelery Second Ave
Stationers Office Outfitters
Bank
Gobble-Fite Lumber Co.friendly Service
W. Market St
First Ave
Second St
FHA
Frank Chenault
W. M. Chenault Real Estate and Insurance Agency
Masonic
Texas
Vane
Colo
Idaho Omer
N. M
N.C. Wu
Nweteesnen
Ohio TA
Okla
Ore
Tam Pa
SB. i
Ss. D
Tenn
Johnson Seahorse Service Agency
Kennedy Motor & Recapping Co
Firat Ave
J. R. Daniels
Nsdeance and Financing CT
Walost St
Decetar
N.Y
San Francisco
Chroncle
Stamps Quartet
Will
Macedonia
Musicians’ Union
E &W
East Moulton Street
EPSID
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City, N. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling CO
Belk’s
Wees Ae
Belk Hudon Bo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!