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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1946
Page
2
A 1946 comparison shows top government salaries with higher living costs and taxes eroding take home pay. Presidents and Chief Justices see major gaps between 1936 and 1946 despite identical nominal salaries, while Cabinet to Chief Justice moves yield modest increases in take home pay.
Nine men departed for Fort McClellan for pre induction testing. Marion A. Campbell and William W. Sanderson enlisted for 18 months. Others joined branches including air corps transportation corps infantry quartermaster and one man in the Caribbean theater, with several requesting Pacific duty.
The Big Four discussed the Franco Italian frontier disputes free navigation on the Danube and the disposition of Italian naval units but made no agreement.
New York markets show irregular trading with light selling restraint on leaders and lower bonds. Cotton remains firm due to New Orleans and mill buying. Chicago oats face ceiling at $14.85 with short covering amid scattered selling. Cattle demand strong for choice fed steers and heifers while other grades weaken, top price near $18.
Witnesses describe Hampton being attacked by Joe Shelton on West Moulton Street. Hampton died from a severed artery after a confrontation that included Shelton pursuing him with a gun and a two by four. NeSmith and Pitt corroborate the car sequence and the fight, while Dr Guyton details Hampton’s fatal wounds.
A report by a survey committee proposes raising 1.8 million dollars for Howard and Birmingham Southern Colleges in 1947 plus 500 thousand for Judson College at Marion in 1948. The Birmingham schools would seek a 600 thousand Rockefeller Foundation grant and share a Birmingham university center, library, and facilities.
A runoff primary may occur August 27 with a special election in November. Robin Swift named to fill the Miller seat until a successor is elected, term through January 1949. Also for state Superintendent, Dr. A R Meadows is the only declared candidate. Rep Boykin launches Senate bid denouncing FEPC and urging firmer stance on overseas aid and federal gains for Alabama. Maxwell sought to bar Sparkman and Boykin from the race via a proposed constitutional amendment but the plan failed.
Secretary Patterson said no July or August draft calls and hopes pay raises will draw volunteers to meet needs in coming months. Eisenhower and Patterson back an all volunteer Army if possible and oppose drafting any man. Pay hikes reach up to 50 percent for privates and seamen, 10 percent for top generals. House approves a bill sending it to the Senate with expected prompt acceptance. The House also acts on an age extension to induce 19-year-olds while blocking 18-year-old drafting.
The Shelton case proceeds with state representation by George Johnson and B W Simmons, special prosecutor Sherman Powell, and defense by S A Lynne and Russell W Lynne. Jury list includes Allen Brazell Emmett Bridges Bascom Braswell Gilbert Hudgins Charles Howell W Corneilius Kilpatrick Homer McDonald Harvey McKee Melvin Oliver Luther Pritchett Cecil Timberlake and Hady Woodall.
The article outlines proposed changes to price controls under OPA and related conference bill provisions. It covers ceilings based on Oct 1-15 1941 costs, distributor margins, and adjustments by July 31. It details farm commodity control shifts, textile cost considerations, cotton and woolen pricing, raw materials ceilings, and futures margins, plus concessions for wheat price timing and tobacco and petroleum ceilings.
George Porter, a certified Red Cross life saving instructor, will start junior and senior life saving classes at Crystal Plunge in Greenwood Park. The program runs 8 to 10 am Monday through Friday with ages 12 and up eligible, and Scouts urged to enroll.
Montgomery dispatch reports Attorney General William W. McQueen rules proxy signatures on county option liquor referendum petitions are invalid. Randolph County Probate Judge H M Brittain reported a petition with signatures not matching signatories. McQueen says to exclude those names and, if under 25 percent, deny the petition. An additional advisory declares county school board contracts with member partners illegal as against public policy.
The Pride group announces a donation from Mrs. Kate Lackner of 110 Bank Street securing property next to the new Legion home on Bank Street. She says the gift honors Decatur’s war veterans and the young men who served. The Legion plans renovations and remodeling of its adjoining property for the home.
Alabama officials say a Senate amended Hanham act could fund half the cost of veterans dormitories at crowded colleges. State Finance Director Hayse Tucker noted the amendment, now before a Washington Senate committee, would share dormitory costs with the federal government.
Riders and owners from across North Alabama gather in Hartselle for an amateur horse show staged by the Junior Riding Club of Hartselle. The event, directed by Mrs. Billie McCutcheon, starts at 7 p m at Morgan County High School stadium with 140 in cash and ribbon prizes across multiple classes including 1945 colts 1946 horses and various riding divisions. Music and public address are provided by Yarbroughs Radio Shop.
Governor candidate Folsom, campaigning in Alabama, tells reporters the South needs focus on the right issues as a Birmingham woman thanks him for his election. He comments on quarantines in Florida and jokes about past political acts during a lobby visit.
Conferees agree on pricing changes and a 30 day post July 1 repricing window for articles under OPA control. They cap subsidies at 1.0 billion dollars, plan to end food subsidies by April 1, 1947, with copper, lead, zinc and sugar subsidies extending beyond that date. Barkley indicated Senate action possible today after House approval. The House also schedules a 10 A.M. EST meeting to consider the bill.
Charles Edward Weaver and Dorothy Rennell Roach of Decatur obtained a marriage license. Charlie James Ligon of Decatur and Jean Randall Kirkland of Col- moved toward marriage pending final formalities.
Chairman Lilienthal testified before the senate appropriations committee about policy differences with Senator McKellar of Tennessee. Lilienthal cited no other policy clashes, noting opposition centered on the Douglas dam, with TVA seeking funds for Watauga and South Holston dam work and McKellar urging earlier resumption.
CIO President Philip Murray urged President Truman to veto the Hobbs anti racketeering bill noting its provisions echoed in the Case legislation vetoed June 11. He argued the measure should not criminalize peaceful strike and picket actions.
Describes a staged atomic test sequence with 73 planes in air, a countdown radio alert 30 minutes before detonation, and up to five bomber runs. Drones and reconnaissance craft prepare to engage a radioactive cloud, with mother ships guiding drone activity, then observers return in seven waves to Bikini lagoon after explosion.
Spencer Latham will deliver the sermon this evening as a lay men revival continues at the South side Baptist church. F E Halbrooks leads Wednesday evening service. Ed Self, Charles Ed Howell, and Tennis Odom spoke in recent meetings as crowds attend.
Two cases were continued by Judge Crow in Circuit Court this morning. The case against Sol Middleton, who is ill, was continued. Two cases against Rayburn Jones, who is serving in the penitentiary, were continued.
Doris Murphy visits Mrs. Carrol this week as A L Moye family plans a July Fourth reunion in Montgomery. Local singers travel to Belleview Baptist church for a Thursday night prayer service and singing. Births announced at Baugh’s infirmary include a daughter for T K Johnson and a son for H E Holtzclaw. Ambulance transfers move infants and mothers between Hamil clinic and West Moulton Street. Dave Sullins is jailed in Morgan county on prohibition charges. Constance Morgan and others moved by Brown’s ambulance. Bryan McAfee begins as Chancery register with auditors’ report pending.
Baron Constantin von Neurath testified at the international military tribunal that he believed Nazi persecution of Jews and party dissolution were a necessary cleaning up of public life. He admitted during cross examination that he still holds these beliefs but said the policies should have been carried out by different methods.
Ed Manning, longtime manager of the Decatur Goodyear Service store, is promoted to manager of the new Gadsden retail operation where a modern station is under construction. He returns from four years in the armed forces and previously led the Decatur store 1939 to 1942. C. L. Rogers of Selma will replace him and has managed the Andalusia and Selma stores.
A large crowd is expected for an all day singing at Belleview Baptist Church on the Moulton highway Sunday. Dinner will be served on the grounds at noon. Several outstanding local singers are slated to appear and a Vaughn quartet is promised.
Delano Park wading pool will stay shut after county health authorities advise continued closure. Park director H. L. Ogle stated the measure follows surrounding county polio cases and will remain until officials deem it safe to reopen.
Morae Georgia June 25 Sheriffs say about 12000 in loot from the slaying of O D Grooms Valdosta and Ocala is recovered. 8760 given to Tallahassee sheriff by Dennis and Mary Reddick parents of the suspect. A 1942 Buick and about 1000 in valuables located at the parents home. Reddick indicted for murder and awaits trial in McRae.
The All-India Congress Party approved a long-range British plan for an independent federated union of India but rejected interim government proposals. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad announced the decision to Viceroy Lord Wavell. A new official statement on India's constitutional future may follow soon.
Six persons died at a Pascagoula municipal pier and bathing beach on Sunday five by drowning and one from a neck fracture during a dive. Victims include Robert O. Penton and four children Richard Steven Grant Jr Philip Edward Penton Octavia Marie Beckham and Sarah Octavia Grant all Pascagoula residents. Haywood Mason 35 of Atlanta died from a broken neck after a dive. he worked for United States engineers and lived near Ingalls Shipbuilding yards with his widow and two daughters surviving.
Taunton Massachusetts June 25 council for Mayor Merill D AId rich 47 says the mayor admits being the father of the child of Miss Eileen L Kelliher 38 and has left his estate to the two year old. A complaint charging paternity was issued Friday. Desponte said Kelliher declined to marry on religious grounds. Aldrich a former wife divorced in 1934. He offered a trust fund but Kelliher wants direct support. Aldrich is reported critically ill from a heart condition and his appearance at next week’s hearing is doubtful.
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