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!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1949
Page
2
Washington reports experts say the United States could mass produce guided anti aircraft missiles capable of fast interception of high flying bombers if started now. Ram jet propulsion faces speed and start up challenges, but ground to air missiles would ride radar beams and activate homing devices as they near targets.
Congress will operate in small temporary chambers while remodeling begins July 1 1949. The Senate meets in the Supreme Court room and the House in the Ways and Means room with limited acoustics and space. Upgrades include safer roofs lighting air conditioning and marble accents, costing about 4.6 million dollars and finishing by January 1951.
Death takes Joe W Counts Lawrence farmer 86 died after a living illness Saturday in Haleyville. Graveside services at Counts cemetery west of Moulton conducted by Rev I D Howard. Survived by five sons three daughters 18 grandchildren and a brother Scott Counts Russellville. Grandsons will be pallbearers.
The article quotes Maenner disputing Truman’s figures for subsidies and noting a lack of a defined dollar income limit in the bill. He argues politicians may retain control of funds, while proponents dismiss attempts to cap spending per dwelling unit.
Alabama Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary opened a three day convention in Montgomery. Hand shaking dominated the opening as officers and attendees gathered for afternoon activities. John L. Goodwyn and James E. Folsom spoke and attended a barbecue while plans for a dance and program were noted for the upcoming day.
Wall Street opened week with gains then tumbled to year lows, recovering partly before closing with overall market value down about 500 million. Notable individual stock moves include American Can down 1.62 to 88.12, American Telephone 0.62 to 138.62, Bethlehem Steel 0.87 to 23.75, and Coca-Cola 0.50 to 125.00 amid mixed results across industries. Gains were shown by U S Steel Standard Oil N J Sinclair Oil Seaboard Air Lines Sears Roebuck Loew's, and General Electric among others.
Wheat steady as cash prices rise. Corn and oats steady in light trade. Hogs, cattle nominally steady in quiet markets.
Closing grain prices show mixed to higher finishes with wheat up 1 to 1 1/4, corn ranging from 1/8 lower to 3/8 higher, oats up 1/2 7/8, rye up 3/4, soybeans up 1/2 3/4, and lard easing to mixed moves. July contracts cited: wheat 1.947 8 to 3/4, corn 1.31 1/8 to 1/4, oats 59 7/8, rye 1.353 4, soybeans 2.283 to 2.294, lard around 11.30.
Christian areas oppose communism yet Wells sees no need for U S and U S S R to fight. He advocates handling revolution and internal strife through awareness and conference reports. Wells travels in Europe Russia and the Orient and plans to return to China once transport under communists clears.
President Joseph E Moody of the Southern Coal Producers Association says agreement is blocked by the UMW continued evasion of proposals. Miners were to return after a week idleness ordered to stabilize the industry. Vacation begins next Saturday as the current contract nears expiry on June 30, with a no contract no work policy likely if settlement fails by July 6. Steel bargaining unfolds with U S CID-United Steel Workers shaping a national pattern during ongoing conferences.
Secretary Brannan defends a hog subsidy aimed at stabilizing prices, while Corn Belt Livestock Feeders Association argues it would raise taxes by at least 750 million dollars and hurt cattle, lamb, and poultry sectors. Testimony claims pork would stay fat and not cheap, even with subsidies. Brannan asserts the plan guards farmers against market breaks and would not guarantee exact price differences to individual hog producers.
Ford rejects labor cost hikes while urging a 18 month freeze on pension and health demands and wage increases. UAW cites price rises and seeks pensions for workers 60 plus health and welfare funds with wage gains to restore purchasing power to 1946 levels. Chrysler and GM relations loom as GM faces no talks for another year under a cost of living pact.
Archbishop charges Hungary with violating a five year trade treaty with Yugoslavia and says the pact is no longer in effect. Belgrade reports Yugoslavia nears an assurance of needed trade with Western nations. Britain stands by its Argentina trade agreement despite U. S. objections. Five Brussels treaty nations in Luxembourg say they are in complete accord on their future world role.
Solon notes the Alabama bridge commission would be authorized to build bridges in 52 counties at an estimated 17.2 million dollars, with Senate sponsors allocating specific sums to 15 districts and Clarke and Russell counties receiving large shares while Autauga, Bullock, Choctaw, Clay, Colbert, and others would receive none.
Sunburned Decatur members greet sunshine as the radio sponsored cruise begins in Decatur after a rain-plagued run from Paducah on June 13. Participants LaBoon Guire Rogers and Moody aboard Moody's power cruiser join locals aboard to travel up the river toward Chattanooga with a hoped-for finish in Mammothville by June 23.
Investigators report undisclosed photographer using infrared flash to photograph miners and cars with plates covered at a Klan meeting in Adamsville. State senate approves bill banning hoods and masks. Gov Folsom seeks action to revoke hooded groups. Klansman Lollar denies ties and claims he guarded meetings for pay. Gen Gorgas Post calls ex servicemen to oppose robed groups after a tip warns veterans to focus on poppy sales.
In Birmingham Alabama two top Federated Ku Klux Klan officials Dr E P Pruitt and William Hugh Morris denied involvement in recent night riding activities They claimed Klan membership is nationwide within Alabama and urged fair investigations while criticizing press hysteria and political critics The statement noted a separate Shelby county coal mine raid by an armed mob and called for inquiry and due process while maintaining innocence until proven otherwise.
Washington June 18 Angry members of the House Un American Activities Committee say they were not consulted about a textbook survey that targeted about 70 colleges and boards of education. The probe sparked broad opposition from educators who fear attacks on academic freedom. Chairman Wood D Ga defended the move, saying there was no formal decision and information was sought to inform the committee. several members reported they learned of the plan only after the initial letter went out. The controversy centers on a petition by the National Sons Of The American Revolution alleging textbook issues and a follow up pledge to avoid censorship.
In Birmingham Dr. E P Pruitt chairs the Klan board of governors as the Federated Ku Klux Klans Inc. fights to retain its charter. The group, incorporated in probate court three years ago, lists Dr Pruitt Hugh W Morris and Robert P Gulledge Sr as incorporators. Its charter declares a social fraternal and educational aim and pledges to uphold white supremacy and support authorities enforcing federal laws.
A spokesman says the gift fully restores a home for Mathew, a respected Danville school janitor and father. Curtains donated by local ladies brighten the windows, and Mathew is noted in the school annuals as a trusted, esteemed member of the community.
Miss Rayceil Whitworth will visit Auburn Sunday and attend Becky Dixon's wedding in Hatchechobee. John White remains ill. TV Ho cruise organizers, led by Leonard Moody, report a fine local yacht club visit. Hospital admissions include Mrs. Glenn Greer Somerville 2 and W D Moore 1319 Sixth Ave S. New births at Decatur General Hospital. Discharges and further hospital news from Hamil Clinic and staff. Red Cross water safety leaders Porter and Broom return from Montgomery Bell aquatic school. Permit issued for a $1000 four room frame structure. Various social visits and meetings including Baptist church group, Westminster Guild, and Jaycees events. Old time fire photograph to be featured by Daily. more society notes.
Mask clashes in Blackbelt counties prompt restrictions on disguises amid bipartisan support from Gov Folsom and Alabama senate. The bill would ban masks or similar disguises in public with Halloween and Mardi Gras exceptions. Senator Henry Mize says law targets recent masked night rider outrages.
Floods left houses swept away bridges and roads washed out and hundreds homeless. In Petersburg 300 families evacuated 60 homes destroyed 300 damaged and 285 other buildings damaged with heavy livestock loss and plant damage. Red Cross reports unsettled drownings near Moorefield and a 4 H club rescue near Stokesville Virginia.
In Fairmont City Illinois clashes between rival CIO unions erupted last night. About 300 striking workers from the American Zinc plant roamed the city hall area for three hours. Two men, Joseph Petroski 35 and Epmenio Rodriguez 58, were shot and hospitalized in serious condition. Several others were beaten, including Joseph and Angelo Verdu leaders of the Metal Workers Council, and Palmer Ryan who was arrested for assault with intent to murder.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.