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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
2
Reports from Hamburg suggest Hitler may be in the city amid arrests of Nazi leaders after Joachim von Ribbentrop’s capture. Locals doubt Hitler’s death in Berlin and note secrecy surrounds British investigations into Ribbentrop. A 35 year old divorcee who rented room recalls a tall man with black hair visiting.
The 28th may shift to French control with redeployment of the 66th to Marseille staging for Pacific shipment. The 75th will run an assembly area processing troops for redeploy. The 106th guards remaining German prisoners. Several divisions return to the US for Pacific transfer, while others remain in occupation zones or await redeployment decisions.
Dr. Leroy Murphree says a 13 year old white girl living at 1506 Fifth Avenue South has diphtheria. He notes she had no prior immunization and urges parents to immunize children as shots are offered Thursdays and Saturdays at the Morgan County health office above McRae Motors.
The state department announced radiotelephone service between the United States and Britain will be available for public use effective Saturday. Wartime restrictions had limited the circuit to government and press calls.
The New York stock market rose toward an eight year high on expanding volume with buying led by steels, rails, and motors. Frontline gains centered on U S Steel, Bethlehem, Republic Steel, Jones & Laughlin, Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, Atlantic Coast Line, General Motors, Chrysler, Hayes Mfg, Standard Oil New Jersey, International Telephone, and Goodrich. Some leaders such as Douglas Aircraft, Eastman Kodak, American Can, Texas Co, and U S Rubber lagged.
In Chicago on June 21 butter receipts reach 653 451 with the market unchanged and eggs receipts total 13 663, market also unchanged. The report notes steady trading conditions for both commodities as buyers and sellers hold positions.
Cotton futures drifted down as mills cover and liquidation squeeze prices. Traders awaited action on a price control bill and wage proposals for textiles. Late trades left July at 22.69, October 22.81, December 22.76 per bale.
In Chicago on June 21 no wheat sales recorded. Corn offerings mark sample grade yellow at 1.11 1 2. Oats list No 1 mixed at 74 1 2 and No 1 feed at 73 1 2.
Next Sunday June 24 residents invite all to a monthly singing evening. Social visits include Mrs Dutch Townson and children with Mr and Mrs Paul Hamilton and family. Army man Howard Barnes on furlough visits with wife and children after overseas duty. Families visit Mr and Mrs Raymond Fuller and others. Reno Pruitt returns from Fort Benning Ga to join her parents Ellis and Bertha Standridge. Elbert Hays and children from Austinville visited community on Sunday.
Sunday services at the usual place drew a large crowd for Rev Thelmer Vaughn’s regular appointment. Family visits followed, with multiple Wallace relatives gathering on Sunday. G B Legg’s daughter received the Purple Heart posthumously or in memory. Junior Legg was wounded in Germany. A birth announced: Millard Morris’s son born June 16, mother and baby doing well.
Cincinnati police and Chicago authorities hunt Waite Hoyt 45 once Yankee hurler and sportscaster. Hoyt has been missing since Tuesday. his blue sedan found in an uptown lot, locked and disturbed. His wife says he suffers amnesia from a 1931 Detroit ball injury.
June 21 report says Jim Thorpe, famed athlete, has joined the merchant marine at age 57 after his 18 year old son Phillip enlisted in the Navy last month. His wife revealed the move.
Two senators Pepper and Morse introduced a bill to ban sexbased job discrimination and to ensure equal pay for equal work in interstate commerce. The measure, to be enforced by the Labor Department's Women’s Bureau, targets employers who pay women less or replace them with men.
George Grant of Troy Alabama was the first to disembark the Queen Mary on its return with over 14 000 servicemen aboard after six weeks studying food conditions in England France and Germany He says God helps those who help themselves and cites a need for farm implements in Germany with Rep Harold Cooley and Rep Harold Earthman also aboard but not returning with him
Mrs Brooks Lindleb Morgan County and families are listed among weekend visitors. Joyce Green of Birmingham and others are noted with relatives in Alabama. Howard McDonald of Tupelo visits his uncle in the area, while several residents spend weekends with kin in New Hope and Florence. Relatives travel and church attendance appear in this community notices segment.
William H. Sharp was honored Sunday at a dinner party at his parents home. Attendees included Pat Sharp Wayne Sharp Mr and Mrs S Owens and children John and Sarah Sue Mr and Mrs Criss Landers Mr and Mrs Percy Sharp and Johnny Mr and Mrs L Carrell Mrs J R Sharp and Barbara Mr and Mrs Elmer Sharp and daughters Jannie Ruth and Joann Mrs Robert Sharp Mrs Clara Fields Miss Nina Sharp and Roy Sharp.
Washington reports the Pacific war will keep fuel oil scarce with a yearlong tight supply. The Petroleum Administration for War says it will deny requests to convert heating systems from coal to oil, reflecting ongoing fuel constraints.
A bill introduced by Senator Charles E. Shaver of Huntsville proposes authorizing Madison County Alabama to collect its 3 cent gasoline storage tax. He noted current law allows gasoline to be brought in large quantities and stored locally without tax.
A Limestone County Pet Tusville column lists visits and gatherings. L. E. Dunnavant travels to Houston and Dallas. families from Decatur Athens Pulaski and Veto are noted with church events, club meetings, and postwar visits. Births and upcoming July meeting are mentioned.
Mrs. Leonard Ashley of Scottsboro returned home after three weeks visiting the Russe ll family. Florence Lenear came home after visiting Noah Sanderson. Courtland visitors included Matthew Cross and son Gwendell. Several locals on sick list this week. Pvt. Benjamin Cross returned to camp after furlough. Rabies confirmed in a Reeves cow. Ruffus Jackson bought a new store in Decatur. Lucile Humphrey wed Malcolm Terry. Community plans a new Baptist church. Ph Wesley Parker in Germany earned a battle star. Pvt. Echols Cross wounded in Europe back in the States.
General Francisco Franco denounces defamatory campaigns and portrays Spain as a victim of them in a speech inaugurating a new radio propaganda program aimed at the Americas. He stresses a desire to foster brotherly harmony among Spanish speaking nations as a dictatorship.
The Census Bureau reported that the cotton spinning industry operated in May at 114.8 percent of capacity based on an 80 hour week. This compares with 116.9 percent in April and a lower May figure from the previous year.
Morgan county OPA urges that only drivers with essential occupational needs exceeding their current B allotment qualify for increases under the new rationing rules. Total monthly mileage cannot exceed 650 miles. Home to work drivers on B cards keep existing rations unless their needs justify an increase. Renewal periods after June 11 remain in effect with ration adjustments drawn from supplied tables.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Kitchens host three sons home briefly from military service. Pvt Marlin Kitchens returns from Fort McPherson Georgia for a 30 day furlough before Pacific duty. Sgt Essie T Kitchens arrives from La Guardian General Hospital New Orleans after five years of service and wartime wounds. Pvt Travis Kitchens comes from Atlanta after honorable discharge and a foot injury in Italy.
Mr and Mrs A J Garner visit daughter with Ennis Shelton. S B Bean and Herbert Daniel hosteds. Lee Pitt and Zilpha Ann Draper visit. Lilly Shelton and Velma Nesmith guests. Conway preacher Brother Blaxton speaks at 11 with invitation to all.
Decatur General hospital saw many patients and births. Hugo Weinman returned home by Mutual Service ambulance on Wednesday. Mrs. Buddy Lang and infant daughter also went home by Brown's ambulance. Roland Rea of Falkville and family announce a daughter born at Decatur General. Dee Counts from Washington, D C, visits his Mount Hope relatives. Mrs. V L McNeal and infant moved home. J A Counts and Dee Counts plan a weekend visit with Guy Counts in Decatur. Casey Dotson of Trinity was admitted. Charles Slatten announce the birth of a son at Decatur General. Annie Britnell underwent an operation at Baugh's infirmary. Mrs. Robert M Wright discharged from Decatur General. Johnny Ralph Stinson Jr underwent an operation at Baugh's. Lanier Royer moved from Baugh's infirmary to her home. New meat ceiling prices issued by War Price and Rationing Board. copies available by calling 404. Frank W Hulse of Southern Airways visited briefly, heading to Birmingham. City fire department responded to 1023 Grant Street for a wiring incident with no loss.
Debates focus on an extended health wage law and its impact on small business. John Ward of the State Chamber of Commerce warns jobs would fall postwar while Brooks cites an Army survey on returning soldiers. The AFL backs a wage-hour bill but opposes its form. The temperance committee blocks a bill expanding Peace Officer authority. The house defeats a sterilization bill 21 to 60, ending a push to allow sterilization of mentally deficient individuals.
Rev Mac Pickens of Decatur filled the pulpit as Rev Guy Petty helps with a revival in Gadsden. Services were well attended and will resume Sunday and Sunday night. B T W at 7 30 p m invites everyone. Fellowship club each Wednesday night at Lebanon Baptist church. Mrs Lizzie Pannell ill. Annie Wright and daughter Mable visit ill granddaughter in Eva. Elna Nappier visited Hartselle Saturday. W M B meets at Irene Barkley’s Monday.
William Doyle, 17, and a companion climbed a fence and barbed wire to reach the roof of a power substation. Doyle received a 22 000 volt shock and fell 25 feet to the ground after a friend freed him. Police had to saw a lock to reach Doyle, who was badly burned.
Washington reports quotas set for 691 018 autos for July to March nine months. Ten manufacturers will produce 241 916 autos in 1945, about 10 percent more than prior WB estimates due to revised steel availability.
Milton S. Eisenhower president of Kansas State College Manhattan appointed special assistant to Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson with authority to reorganize the department He will divide time between Washington and Manhattan while remaining at the college and is brother of Gen Dwight D Eisenhower
New York City awarded its first subway construction contract marking a milestone in the city's mass transit expansion. The project signals early momentum for the rapid transit program with details on the contractor and scope to be announced.
Sgt Edward Blackburn spent the weekend with his parents in Limestone County. Neighbors attended weddings and visits in Nashville and Jasper. Daily Vacation Bible School at Round Island Church begins July 9. Mrs Letha Barker underwent an operation in Pulaski. Grass and heavy rains threaten crops. farmers fear loss without help as sons and daughters have gone to war.
Staff Sgt. Leon Childs arrives home from Atlanta at 9 30 a m to spend a 60 day furlough with wife Doris Childs of 707 Sherman Street The popular city resident was liberated and returned to the United States April 29 from a German prison camp where he had been held since August 1944 An Air Force aerial photographer he has served since October 1941 He will proceed to Miami Florida for reassignment at the end of his two month furlough
American forces slammed into Japanese positions atop the Yaezu escarpment while the Tokyo radio warned Okinawa could be lost. As defeat loomed, Japan urged nationwide underground defense preparations for an anticipated invasion at home.
Hollis H. Poff of Athens 3 was improving at Decatur General Hospital after head injuries and body bruises from a Wednesday crash on Upper Elkton Road. Forest Chambers and his son Jim, along with Poff, were removed from the wreck and taken to Powers Hospital in Athens, with Chambers and Jim treated there and Poff later moved to Decatur General by Spry ambulance.
Relatives receive word of the death of Dr Buford A Russell 57 after a long illness in a Sherman Texas hospital. He was born August 17 1887 in Decatur to John A and unnamed mother. Funeral services were held at Central Christian Church Sherman with burial in West Hill cemetery. Surviving relative includes ElueK Luna McKelvey of Decatur sister.
Morgan county War Price and Rationing Board announced that no extra canning sugar quotas are likely this year. Over eighteen hundred families may go without canning sugar unless county women share with neighbors. Applications for more sugar will be on file if the quota increases, but no promise of additional allocations. Citizens are urged to return unused coupons to the Courthouse Annex.
Mrs Leevella McGee spent Saturday night with her parents T C Dunaway. Staff Sgt Parrish Dunaway returned to camp after 60 days with family. Mrs Carl Bradley and children of Arab Ala visited, E L Hunt to fill appointment at Center Springs Sunday. Everyone invited to attend.
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