Six Western European Nations Open Historic Peace Conference
Six Western European nations opened a historic conference to pool coal and steel production with the aim of abolishing war in Europe. France’s Schuman urged eventual British participation, warning sovereignty would be pooled under a supranational authority to regulate the plan, with veto power possible at first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter L. Davidson
Paris
Robert Schuman
Europe
Britain
Schuman
France
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Council of Europe
Council
Organization of Western Europe
London
Young Folks Enroll in Red Cross Swimming Classes
Seventy three youngsters enrolled in Red Cross swimming lessons at the Crystal Pool with about 20 underage youths turned away. George Red Cross Water Safety instructor leads, assisted by Miss Jean Carter with sessions from 9 to 10, and 10 to 11. Harold Lanahan, manager of Hartselle pool, will teach. Adult classes in Decatur begin July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Plunge
Frank Kirby
George
Red Cross Water Safety
Jean Carter
Meee
Harold Lanahan
Red Cross Aes Ac Eer
Hartselle Pool
Decatur
Kirby
Couple and two youths charged in sawmill theft attempt
A young married couple and two teens were released on 500 bond after being charged with a sawmill theft attempt. Deputies Ferguson and Blake arrested them when they found the trio entering a Mobile junkyard with a robbed mill hitched to a trailer. Bound over to the grand jury were Frank Edward Cowardt 16 Wilmer Nathan Jt 16 Wilmer and Nathan Doyle Grhamh 19 Semmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Aapan
W. E. Ferguson
H. C. Blake
Frank Edward Cow- Cowardt
Wilmer
Nathan Jt
Nathan Doyle Grhamh
Semmes
For Rent: Modern 2 Room House on Danville Road
A new furnished two room house is available for rent on Danville Road. The listing notes a modern setup and contact reference Tall 9737 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Road
Reapportionment Debate Follows Special Session Start
The Alabama Legislature opened a special session called by Gov. Folsom with bills mainly on reapportionment. Lt. Gov. J. C. Inter appointed Senator Robin Swift to a vacancy, boosting the measure’s prospects to a 7-6 edge. Debates included a Boswell amendment and a plan to reorganize senators into fulltime districts while preserving a 35-member Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Inter
Robin Swift
Escambia
C. J. Owens
Marshall
Swift
Senate
House
Gov. Folsom
Inter
Boswell
Constitution Committee
Alabama
U. S. Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Vernon Summerlin
Crenshaw
W. A. Gulledge
Chilton
Jefferson
Mobile
Montgomery
Acheson Talks Probe Hints on Asia Policy
Gov. James H. Duff of Pennsylvania sought clarification on a Truman Administration plan to halt Communist advances in Asia during Acheson’s Point Four discus sion. Duff, a Republican Senate candidate, pressed for a Asia doctrine similar to Greece and Turkey while Hoffman signaled a potential broad plan amid praise for waging peace beyond Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
Acheson
Asia
Duff
Senate
Labor Party
Greece
Turkey
Paul G. Hoffman
Europe
Kremlin
Decatur Fish and Game Crew to Study Alla toona Reservoir
Larry Miller Charley Jones of the Fish and Game Branch and TVA left Decatur for Cartersville Georgia to join Georgia Department of Conservation researchers on Alla toona Reservoir on the Etowah River. Impounding began in 1949 and reached normal maximum three weeks ago. Other items note local births admissions hospital discharges building permits and a jail escape incident. Afternoon TVA readings show 86 degrees noon temperature and 93 at 4 PM with a light rain sprinkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Miller
Charley. Jones
Fish and Game Branch
TVA
Decatur
Cartersville
Georgia Department of Conservation
Allatoona
Etowah River
Judy Garland under suspension stirs recovery hopes
Judy Garland, sidelined after a suspension, shows muted progress as her agent Carlton Alsop recalls her reaction as badly. He disputes a knife story while noting hours spent with her and Minelli to lift her spirits. The July 15 rehearsal date remains, with Garland in show business since age three and a daughter Liza born during their reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Carlton Alsop
Miss Garland
Alsop
Minelli
Metro
Liza
Miss Gar
Boston Hospital
Court Upholds City School Excuse Program
New York State Supreme Court upheld the New York City public school policy allowing pupils to be excused from class for one hour weekly for outside religious instruction. Justice Anthony Di Giovanna dismissed a Brooklyn parents petition to end the program, noting that separation of church and state does not mean freedom from religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
State Supreme Court
Anthony di Giovanna
Brooklyn
Freighter Explodes and Sinks in Red Sea
The British freighter Indian Enterprise exploded and sank in the Red Sea about 300 miles south of Suez. 72 crewmen are missing after the blast. only one injured survivor among 73 aboard was rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez
Egypt
Red Sea
Temperature warns of near freezing night conditions
Fragmentary note indicates temperatures may drop close to freezing at night with cold conditions expected.
Texas Urges Court Reconsider Sweatt Case
Texas asks Supreme Court to reconsider its June ruling ordering Heman Sweatt admitted to the white University of Texas law school. Price Daniel argues factual equality between the Negro law school and the white school must be proven, and asks remand for state court fact finding. The court will reconvene in October to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
University of Texas Law School
Price Daniel
eRe
High Tribunal
Supreme Court
Vinson
Heman Marion Sweatt
Houston
Sweatt
Decatur Council weighs natural gas contract and bonds
The Decatur council reviewed copies of a proposed Alabama Tennessee Natural Gas contract and a federal rate schedule, with plans for a million dollar revenue bond issue likely but only partial initial sale. Other items included a weed control mower charge, a weed sprayer purchase, and a new duplicate deed for John DeMent along with a split lot assessment and a business site suggestion from Josie Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odom
Alabama- Tennessee Natural Gas Company
Federal Power Commission
Decatur
Moody
Elliott
City Street Department
John DeMent
William Eyster, Jr
James M. Bloodworth
Josie Randolph
Unclear Tax Vote Drafts Flat Corporate Rates Amid Debate
A committee proposal outlines a flat 21 percent normal corporate tax and a 20 percent surtax on earnings over 25 000 with a 41 percent rate above that. The plan would take effect after December 31 and shifts current brackets including 21 percent on the first 5 000 and higher rates on subsequent bands. The article notes a reported 4 to 11 yes vote with 14 Democrats in support and opposition from Republicans, reflecting a crucial income tax debate. Centered on Dutch bulb industry, the Sandy irrigated area lies between Leiden and Socio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Markets in Decatur Farm Report Totals and Prices
Decatur farm market notes show cotton middling at 34 cents and strict low 30s, cottonseed at 40 dollars per ton, broilers 25 cents delivered, hens 18 cents heavy, hatching eggs 80 cents per dozen. Corn yellow 1.42 per bushel, shelled 1.48, moisture-adjusted basis 154 percent. No 2 wheat and onions free at 2.00, No 2 oats 65 cents, other grains moisture 131 percent.
Wall Street Rallies After Morning Stock Decline
A heavy footed rally followed a sharp morning decline in the New York stock market. Losses were erased or reduced while the overall tone remained cautious as fractions to a point of losses lingered. Turnover reached about 1.5 million shares with blue chips leading the retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Horgan
New York
House
Ways and Means Committee
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
Chrysler
American Telephone
Santa Fe
Superior Oil of California
Kennecott Copper
Allied Chemical
Dow Checial
Markets At A Glance New York And Chicago
Markets at a glance show stocks lower with morning losses and reduced activity. Bonds fall sharply as rail issues decline. cotton remains quiet amid liquidation and hedging. Chicago reports wheat closing strong on mill buying and export prospects. corn steady to firm with light offerings and solid demand. Oats rise with corn, while hogs move slowly and 25 to 50 cents lower, top 20.25. lard and rib figures steady with top around 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Cotton Futures Tumble Then Rebound Amid Quiet Trading
In New York on June 20 cotton futures moved irregularly as liquidation and hedging drove moderate declines early, dragged by weak securities. Demand from mills later lifted prices some, with late quotes showing July 33.18, October 32.54, December 32.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Poultry Market Report From Atlanta In Late June
North Georgia live poultry market steady with adequate supplies and good demand. Dealers report sizes smaller than a week ago. Prices paid FOB farm Monday afternoon and this morning ranged from 24 to 26 cents for broilers and fryers, mostly 24 1/2 to 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Grain futures rise on Chicago Board of Trade
Closing grain prices show corn up 1 1/2 to 1 7/8 higher and soybeans bouncing after a setback. Wheat strengthens 13-4 to 27-8, July contracts noted. rye and lard also move, with July lard at 11.12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Yesterndy
Alabama Pharmaceutical Association Opens Three Day Convention
More than 500 members gather in Birmingham for the Alabama Pharmaceutical Association annual convention. President Lester Sparks of Huntsville opens the three day session while Dr. Glenn Jenkins of Lafayette Indiana, president of the American association, delivers the keynote address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Pharmaceutical Association
Lester Sparks
Huntsville
Glenn Jenkins
Lafayette
Ind
Labor Front Sways Amid Nationwide Strike Actions
A tentative Los Angeles transit agreement could resume streetcars and buses tomorrow if approved. In Pittsburgh, milk strike talks stalled with new proposals being drafted. AFL bakers in Portland Seattle Bremerton and Everett failed to report to work for a second day, cutting about 90 percent of wholesale baking. Six Santa Fe railroad workers injured in Oklahoma City during clash at Capitol Steel. New York’s American Newspaper Guild strike enters its second week with federal mediation talks set. GE rejected IUE stopgap proposal as 54 000 workers face contract talks. Syracuse GE dispute hinges on 3 000 punch press operators returning to work and potential recall of furloughed staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
West Coast
Pittsburgh
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Bremerton
Everett
Wash
AFL
Santa Fe Railroad
Oklahoma City
Capitol Steel and Iron Company
New York City
American Newspaper Guild
World-Telegram
Sun
Federal Mediation Service
General Electric Companyn
New York
International Union of Electrical Workers
James B. Carey
National Cretary
CIO
IUE
G.E
IVE
Syracuse
N. Y
Punch
Cozy fireplace chats and city humor snippets
A collection of light anecdotes and quips about everyday life. Jokes range from domestic boredom and romance to jokes about clocks in streets and lighthearted misunderstandings. Edith, a five year old girl, is briefly mentioned among the light vignettes.
Shriners From 67 Temples Parade in Los Angeles
About 125000 Shriners attended the Imperial Council session in Los Angeles with 13000 delegates from 67 temples, parading in uniform behind bands. The opening conclave runs through Thursday, drawing heavy traffic and scarce parking while more delegates arrive from Pittsburgh and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mecca
Imperial Council
Madison
Wisc
Louisville
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Syria Lodge
Auto
Santa Monica
Gift For Tuskegee Institute Noted
Mary Stillman Harkness estate filing reveals a $250000 bequest to Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Alabama. The will, filed in surrogate's court, lists education and other charities as beneficiaries with an undetermined total estate value. Her husband Edward S. Harkness previously gave over $120 million to charity. Died June 6 at age 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Stillman Harkness
Edward S. Harkness
Ediths New Afternoon Off Sparks Family Banter
A fragment recalls Edith and a trio of friends with Jane joining in. Dialog hints at roles and a prize for the daughter’s marriage, with family quips about color schemes, tobacco can colors, and a lightning bug retort.
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Henry L. Stimson
George C. Marshall
Lucius D. Clay
Courtland Methodist Church
Brother Berry
Bain Studio
North Alabama
Termite CO
Bherman Street
John Cook
Little Thelma Lou Munn
Walter J. Munn
Sixth Avenue West
Hamil Clinic Hospital
Horace Spence
Thirteenth Avenue East
Decatur General Hospital
Robert M. Oakes
Falkville
Hamil Clinic
Bettee Earle Gurley
Lacey Springs
Baugh- Wiley Clinic
S. O. Garrison
Magnolia Street
Cornelius Troy
West Vine Street
J. B. Whitmire
Willie Ford
Whitmire
Ford
Don Morton
Twenty-Second Street
Gulfport
Miss
L. M. Melton
Sycamore Street
Mexico City
Roy Shore
Valdosta
Meltons
Georgia
Leiden
Socio
Wall Street
Ollie James Robertson
England
A_court
Johnny
Nellie
Edith
Shriners
Tuskegee Institute
Little Jane
Jane
The
Decatur Glass Co
S. P. Baggett
W.P. Baggett
Studebaker
Pryor Motor CO
1St Ave
Johnston ST
Decatur, Ala
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