Artists Fall For Russians in Berlin Cultural Courtship
Soviet Russia wins favor among Berlin's artistic and intellectual elites by perks and prestige, appealing to vanity and hunger alike. Russians offer favors, better housing, and cultural clubs to sway writers, actors, and musicians, while Americans provide food and living quarters as the main incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Berlin
Russia
America
Britain
Reich
Radio
Germany
Sea Gull
Plans for Fourth of July Parade in Tokyo and Yokohama
Parades reviews and gun salutes are planned in Tokyo and Yokohama for the Fourth of July. A 48 gun salute will fire on the imperial palace plaza after a review of U S troops likely by Lt Gen Robert L Eichelberger, eighth army commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Yokohama
Imperial Palace
U. S
Robert L. Eichelberger
Eighth Army
Danish postmaster behind Christmas tuberculosis seal idea
Einar Hol boll, a Danish postmaster, conceived the concept of the Christmas tuberculosis seal, proposing a charitable stamp to raise funds for TB relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einar Holboll
Cotton Futures Rally on Hopes of Price Controls
Cotton futures rallied to new seasonal highs as mill and New Orleans buying boosted prices. Traders cited expectations of liberalized price controls by Congress, tight spot markets, and strong export prospects. July at 29.54, Oct 29.65, Dec 29.79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Congress
Nashville Livestock Receipts Steady With Mixed Gains
Nashville cattle market shows slight week over week receipts with steer and heifer weakness and cow softness. beef cows and canners slide, bulls steady. early top 17 25 for 927 to 1 047 lb steers. calves and hogs mix with vealers 15 50 to 18 00 and hogs 14 55 ceiling for 500 lb plus. sheep and lambs steady with lambs 15 50 to 16 50 and ewes 7 50 down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Plane crashes into moving car in Memphis killing two
An Army C 47 plane returning from Dallas hit a moving automobile during an attempted landing in Memphis. The rear of the car was demolished and two back seat occupants Elex Bobo 38 and Buddy Woodhouse 42 died. Pilot Wayne Collier and co pilot Captain Francis L Kenny plus six GI hitchhikers escaped unharmed. Ernest Bobo and his wife survived injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Dallas
Wayne Collier
Air Transport Command
Collier
Francis L. Kenny
Enon Valley
Elex Bobo
Buddy Woodhouse
Crenshaw
Miss
Ernest Bobo
Negroes Visit Station for Third Tennessee Valley Dairy Meet
Negro farmers from Tennessee Valley counties will attend the Belle Mina substation on Tuesday July 2 for the third annual Tennessee Valley Dairy Association meeting. The program covers improved dairying methods including permanent hay and winter grazing crops, with reports from successful dairy men and talks on boosting cash income from dairying within the cotton program. Six registered Jersey bulls will be awarded to one farmer from each of the six counties to encourage good attendance and herd improvement, with representatives from Tuskegee and Auburn offices on hand. Farmers are asked to bring lunch and be on time. the event opens at 10:00 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley
Belle- Mina
Tennessee Valley Dairy Association
Tuskegee
Auburn
Woods child buried at Union Hill cemetery today
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Weeds was buried at Union Hill cemetery at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The child died Sunday night at Baugh's infirmary at 6 o'clock. Burial was directed by Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. L
Weeds
Union Hill
Baugh’s Infirmary
Urial
Browns
Syria bans Zionist goods imports per Arab League decree
The Arab League announced that Syria issued a decree forbidding the import and sale of Zionist made goods from Palestine. Penalties of up to life with hard labor were reported fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Nne
The _ Arab League
Syria
Palestine
Man Held in Cop Slaying in Jacksonville
Alexander H. Wiles, 39, Jacksonville plumber, faces murder charges for the shotgun slaying of two city policemen, Ellis Van Dyal, 46, and Richard M. Scarbrough, 33, who went to investigate a report of a man beating his wife. An inquest and an early grand jury date were planned, with Wiles admitting firing the shots but not offering a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Alexander H. Wiles
William A. Hallowes
Duval County
Ellis van Dyal
Richard M. Scarbrough
Hallowes
Dyal
Scarbrough
Wiles
Sherman B. Cannon
Local Soldier Begins Aviation Engineer Training at Geiger Field
Pvt Herbert L Holland of Decatur has begun training as an aviation engineer of the Army air forces at Geiger Field Spokane Washington. The RAF aviation engineer school teaches repair and operation of automotive equipment tractors and graders used in air port and highway construction. Upon completion he may join an aviation engineer unit performing engineer work in all theaters. The engineers' role in distant battles helped build bases for air power offensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Holland
5Th Avenue South
Decatur
Army
Geiger Field
Spokane
Washington
Eric. Dougan
RAF
Aviation Engineer
Engineer
Army Air Forces
Lamon Rites Set for 3 Tuesday in Morgan County
Funeral services scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday for William W. Lamon 74 who died Sunday at his Danville Road home. Burial at Basham cemetery. Rev. Fred Schlosser and Rev. Walker preside. Survivors include wife, son Elkiff Lamon, five daughters, six brothers, a half brother, four granddaughters, and a great granddaughter. Nephews serve as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Lamon
Danville Road
Mr. Lamon
Morgan County
Basham Chapel
Fred Schlosser
Walker
Bynum
Basham
Brong
Vncugé
Lamon
Elkiff Lamon
Anne Fusch
Fred Simmons
Pauline Lamon
Isacile Lamon
Decatur
Joseph Mortunata
Newarks
N. J
Dan Lamon
J. W.lamon
Senate control at stake as states named doubtful by both parties
The piece reports that 14 states including Maryland Massachusetts Rhode Island and West Virginia are listed as doubtful in the November elections by counterclaims of Democrats and Republicans. It notes Republicans may gain a single seat to edge toward Senate control, while Democrats hold 56 to Republicans 39 with one Progressive. Lucas Hoots cites a Carroll Reece poll and predicts GOP losses in California Wisconsin Connecticut New Jersey North Dakota and Indiana, with New York’s race unsettled as Mead considers governor run and Lehman potential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Maryland
Indiana
Reece
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
West Virginia
New Mexico
Nevada
Utah
Washington
Missouri
Wyoming
Montana
Senate
Lucas
Carroll Reece
Carroll
California
Wisconsin
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
James M. Mead
Herbert H.lehman
Mizuno Calls for Petticoat Rule in Japan
Jinjuro Mizuno, a member of the house of peers, urged a gender based political reform in Tokyo. He proposed that all Japanese men resign in favor of women and asked Premier Yoshida for the government's stance on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Jinjuro Mizuno
House of Peers
Japan
Mizuno
Yoshida
President Weighs Veto of Hobbs Bill Controversy
The article outlines President Truman's decision on the Hobbs anti racketeering amendment, its history from 1934 to 1945, and fears it could criminalize peaceful picketing or strikes. It notes Hobbs pressed the measure, Case bill vetoes, and Congress reintroduced the amendment as a standalone bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Truman
Sam Hobbs
Alabama
House
Senate
Hobbs
Federa
Mr. Truman
Rep. Hobbs
Police Court Fines and Forfeitures Total $1085
Police court proceedings over two sessions resulted in fines and cash bond forfeitures totaling $1085. Notable items included three $100 penalties for driving while intoxicated or related violations, several $25 and $15 fines, and multiple $10 and $15 cash bonds for gaming disorder, drunkenness, and other offenses. Mayor Summer dismissed one false pretenses case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. Summer
Court actions and failures mark Morgan county sessions
The case against Billie F Pitts for grand larceny was continued. Thomas Norris indicted for burglary failed to appear, with Judge Crow ordering arrest. Norris is said to be in the penitentiary after escaping Morgan county jail. Chester Shields charged with larceny did not appear and bond may be forfeited. Nora Kelley alias Nora Kelly charged with murder set for Tuesday with Melvin Hutson to represent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie F. Pitts
Thomas Norris
Crow
W.T. Willoughby
Norris
Morgan County
Chester Shields
Russell Lynne
Shields
Nora Kelley
Nora Kelly
Melvin Hutson
Conferees Cite Taft Wolcott Amendment On Decontrol
House conferees argue the Taft Wolcott amendment shows decontrol not needed as ceilings must equal 1941 prices plus added unit costs, with distributors and sellers receiving the same increase. Wolcott says if decontrol is settled tonight other issues could be cleared quickly. Members question a possible Truman veto and whether Congress would extend rent control only if vetoed. Senator George states that Congress might accept a bill extending rent control alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Wolcott
Truman
Congress
George
D.ga
Young Groom Seeks Jeep After Huntington Appearance
Del bert Sprouse and his wife, 79, drew 12 000 fans in Huntington West Virginia where the couple appeared as the most celebrated married pair since the Windsors. They returned home to Cat Hollow to decide on the jeep wish and future public appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa. Ky
Delbert
Shorty) Sprouse
Huntington
W. Va
Cat Hollow
West Virginia
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Shorty
Sprouses
Huntington Amusement Park
Sprouse
France pushes internationalization plan for Trieste
France proposed making the Adriatic port Trieste international for ten years then held a plebiscite to decide its fate between Italy or Yugoslavia. Georges Bidault presented the plan at a closed session as foreign ministers revisited the border issue. The Russians proposed a line south from the Austrian border far west of Trieste. Western Allies favored a line east of the city, arguing Trieste is Italian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Italy
Yugoslavia
Georges Bidault
Reds
Adriatic
Trieste
Sterchi Bros Plans 2 for 1 Stock Split Vote
Directors of Sterchi Bros stores vote to submit to stockholders in July a proposal to split common stock two for one. Authorized shares would rise from 350 000 no par to 700 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterchi Bros
Groups Agree on Draft Bill for Universal Military Training
San Francisco June 24 veteran organizations reach consensus on a model universal training bill. National Commander Don Walker outlines six points including enrollment age 18 to 20, three to four months basic training, educational aims, optional continuation via Guard reserves ROTC or services, and minimal exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Don V. Walker
California
National Guard
Organized Reserve
Army
Navy
Air Force
Reunion delayed no longer for Norah Carpenter's family
Norah Carpenter arrives in London with her three young children for a U S interview to obtain visas and join former Staff Sgt William Thompson in Pittsburgh. Thompson, married with another wife, promised to support the family as their long legal and travel hurdles began to clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Wade
London
Norah Carpenter
United States
William Thompson
Pittsburgh
Heanor
Derbyshire
Thompson
U. S
England
Norah
Europe
Alabama Democrats set July 30 for Senate primary
The state democratic executive committee fixed the Senate and Superintendent of Education primary deadlines for July 30 after the death of John H. Bankhead. Robin Swift is serving in the Senate temporarily, with Dr A R Meadows named interim Education chief. Separate Elmore County election July 30 will nominate a successor to the late Hunter Golson for Place No. 1 in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
John H. Bankhead
State Democratic Executive Committee
Montgomery
Robin Swift
Senate
Chauncey Sparks
A. R. Meadows
Meadows
Democratic Committee
Elmore County
Hunter Golson
State House of Representives
Golson
Local notes and personnel moves from Decatur area
Updates include Sgt. and Mrs. Robert A. Ricks returning to Biloxi after two weeks with family, visitors from Huntsville staying with the Vassar family, Andrew Dinsmore moved to Jefferson hospital, and Robert Lackey jailed in Morgan county on assault charges. Pre induction tests set for Fort McClellan, ton silectomy performed on Ruth Taylor, several hospital admissions, Bible school opening at Austinville, and administrative changes in Decatur and Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Ricks
Biloxi
Miss
J. D. Hardy
Ricks
Keesler Field
Fort McClellan
Army
Garland T. Hancock
Decatur
John Paul Lane
Air Corps
Mussel Fishing and Shelling Boom Opens Valley Revenue
A small industry uses iron rigs with grappling hooks to harvest shells from mussel beds. Shells are boiled to open and graded by color with white shells worth about $40 a ton and pink shells $18 a ton. Operators expect around 700 tons this season, with some pearls and slug trade noted. The venture adds new income but long term effects on beds remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Poland offers compromise atom control plan after Baruch and Gromyko talks
The text notes Poland considering a compromise atomic control plan for discussion at tomorrow’s atomic energy commission meeting. Indian delegate Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar filed a complaint with UN secretary general Trygve Lie, saying the crisis risks harming India- South Africa ties and that India will bring the issue to the general assembly rather than the security council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Atomic Energy Commission
U. S
Bernard Baruch
Andrei A. Gromyko
Trygve Lie
U. N
Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar
India
South Af
General Assembly
Security Council
Council
Assembly
Florence FBI Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
R. J. Abbaticchio Jr announces the FBI sponsored Peace Officers meeting in Florence postponed indefinitely due to a large group’s inability to attend. The June 24 7:30 p.m. event at the American Legion hall is delayed and a new date will be announced soon. All other meetings in the series proceed as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Abbaticchio, Jr
Birmingham
FBI
American Legion Hall
Florence
Abbaticchio
Power rationing hits Australia cities on coal shortage
Power and household gas rationing begins this week in Australia due to coal shortages. Train and tram services in New South Wales Victoria Queensland and South Australia are also being drastically cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Fate of Polish peasant party hinges on vote under gun
Foreign Affairs analyst J. M. Roberts Jr. explains Poland’s Sunday plebiscite as a referendum on government policies and Soviet-style rule under Mikolajczyk. Secret-police pressure, mass imprisonments, and armed poll-watchers threaten democratic expression amid nationwide hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Roberts JR
Mikolajczyk
Polish Peasant Party
Mikolajcyk
Poland
Furore
Germany
Poli
Sundev
London
Moscow
Local Notices and Marriage Licenses in Decatur and Birmingham
The page lists marriage licenses for Oran T. Bolding and Gertha Yearwood both in Decatur, James Gallimore of Birmingham with Elaine Whidby Lane of Birmingham, and Claude Wallace Terry of Decatur with Katherine Bell Fisher of Decatur. Also notes a resignation accepted by President Truman: Ganson Purcell resigning as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, effective June 30. A lost brown billfold with about $200 and personal papers is reported near 1313 19th Ave. E. Another item advertises a trade or sale of a 1941 Ford Deluxe Tudor with Mercury motor and parts, seeking a 1941 or 1942 coupe, with contact in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran T. Bolding
Decatur
Gertha Yearwood
James Gallimore
Birmingham
Elaine Whidby Lane
Claude Wallace Terry
Katherine Bell Fisher
Washington
Truman
Ganson Purcell
Securities and Exchange Commission
19Th Ave. E
Sherman St
E. Walnut
Toledo Scales Co
Reuben. L. Newton
Albert R Melton
19Th Ave. FE
Beech St
R. B. Schrimsher
East
West Decatur
Johnston St
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Dillehay’s
Grant
Maytag
J. R. Daniel
Insurance and Finance
W. Walnot
Decator
Wall Street
Chicago
Woods
Pfc
Holland
New York City
New York Union
Jones
Jersey
Shelton
Sterchi
Maxwell
James Stewart
Robert Cagle
Norma Ransom
Huntsville
C. R. Vassar
Andrew M. Dinsmore Jr
Fifth Avenue West
Jefferson Hospital
Brown's Ambulance
Robert Lackey
Lena Lackey
J. P. Dunlap
Loren Willoughby
Ruth Taylor
Raymond Taylor
Sherman Street
Homer
Lawrence
Baugh’s
Lena Sivley
Trinity 1
Decatur General Hospital
R. H. McConnell
A. M. McConnell
Athens
Red Boiling Springs
Daily Vacation Bible School
Austinville Baptist Church
H. R. Leeman
Austinville School
Edwin Price
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Billie Joe Dobbins
Danville 1
Thomas Schrimsher
Decatur 3
Lear Lackey
Hartselie
Manuel Lampley
Betty Jean Bailey
Eva
Bryan McAfee
Register In Chancery
Marvin West
Commercial Credit Corp
Bank Street
James L. Rankn
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