Byrd tells Georgia Democrats South must back rights plank
Senator Harry Byrd told 1000 Georgia Democrats at a Jefferson Jackson dinner that the South can force repeal of the civil rights plank and restore a states rights plank to the Democratic platform. He urged using South votes to elect a President and criticized Truman policies. He warned of centralization and a push for two thirds rule in nominating a candidate.
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Atlanta
Harry Byrd
D-Va
Georgia
Russia
Byrd
Democratic Party
South
Washington
United Sons
Distant Fronts Clash as UN Foils Ceasefire Aims
On the Korean front near Kumhwa and along the 38th parallel fighting continues with mixed intensity. U N warships bombard Wonsan and Tr coast while Allied patrols test defenses and probe for Reds. Malik's ceasefire proposal prompts cautious Washington memos on possible withdrawals and the peril of shifting battle lines.
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Kumhwa
U. N
Wonsan
Tr Coast
Peiping
Russia
Jacob Malik
Korea
Tokyo
Washington
Malik
38Th Parallel
Red North
South Korea
Conference Delay Averts July 1 Strike by Crescent Stages Drivers
A bargaining session between Crescent Stages officials and bus drivers in Alabama was postponed to tomorrow. The company employs over 300 drivers across Anniston Gadsden Huntsville and Fairfield. Drivers seek a 10 percent wage increase and were offered five percent.
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Anniston
Ala
Crescent Stages
Gadsden
Huntsville
Fairfield
General Stratemeyer Improves After Heart Attack
Tokyo briefing says Lt. Gen. George Stratemeyer who had a heart attack on May 20 on a golf course shows continued improvement. No discharge date announced and officials did not release further medical details.
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Tokyo
U. S
Markets Update From Decatur and Atlanta Poultry Market
Decatur farm markets show cot ton prices with middling 45.75 cents and related prices for cottonseed and grains. Atlanta North Georgia live poultry market remains steady with strong undertone as supplies stay heavy and demand at truck and dressing plants remains good. Prices paid FOB farm for broilers and fryers range 28 to 30 cents, mostly 28 1/2 to 29 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Baltimore Judge Signs Order On Disclosure Of Televised Testimony
The court in Baltimore signed an order restricting televising testimony from narcotics related cases. The ruling cites federal regulations and outlines conditions under which witnesses may appear on camera.
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O’conor
Fed
Baltimore
Judgow
County Court Opens with Bonds Forfeited and Guilty Found
On Monday Morgan County Court set 19 trials with Judge W H Long ordering bond forfeitures and alias capias writs for several defendants. LeRoy Owens was convicted for Prohibition violations and appealed. Ed Chapman was acquitted and Walter Cowley’s VPS case not pressed. Attorney James N Bloodworth began duties as acting county solicitor after Gov Parsons appointed him.
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Morgan County
W. H- Long
LeRoy Owens
Owens
Ed Chapman
V.P.S
Walter Cowley
Ollie Pearl Linley
Tommy A. Willingham
Thurman Turney
Alias Capias
Lucy Young
Bill McGee
Myrtle Lee Valentine
Charley Bolan
Leon Luckett
James N. Bloodworth
Bloodworth
Gov
Parsons
Ralph Slate
Hartselle
Folsom Names Officials in Pending State Inquiry
James E. Folsom cites witnesses and names four statewide leaders: John L. Goodwyn, Jack Owen, R. T. Goodwyn Jr., and Earl Speight. He urges an impartial committee to investigate the administration and to clear the named individuals before voters face the primary.
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John L. Goodwyn
State Supreme Court
Public Service Commission
Jack Owen
House of Representatives
R. T. Goodwyn Jr
Senate
Earl Speight
Public Service Committee
James E. Folsom
Jeep Aids Marines With First Marine Di Vision Korea
Three Marines discovered a dilapidated Jeep in a rice paddy and decided to repair it. The Red model, a foot wider than GI jeeps, proved hard to maneuver on Korean roads while housing a nearly Ford Model A like motor.
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Korea
Marine Corps
Russia
Ford
Senate narcotics probe intensified with extended hearings
The crime committee extended its narcotics inquiry to Sept 1 and began hearings led by Chairman O'Conor to uncover the extent of drug traffic, trafficking methods, and narcotics addiction impact on victims and society. A spokesman said televised sessions aimed to shock the public into action.
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Senate
O’conor
D-Md
Acheson Outlines Asia Policy and Aid Plan
Secretary of State Acheson attacked Moscow policies while endorsing a broad foreign aid package to deter Soviet aggression. He argued the plan interlocks military economic and technical aid totaling 8.5 billion dollars, with emphasis on Western Europe and NATO allies. President Truman urged a real settlement for Korea as Congress balked at the spending level.
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Jacob A. Malik
United Nations
Malik
Acheson
Russia
Korea
Politburo
Muscovy
Truman
Tullahoma
Tenn
United States
Western
Europe
North Atlantic
Congress
Mr. Truman
Britain may halt Abadan refinery amid Iran shipping tieup
Britain warns Iran could force the Abadan refinery shutdown within days as storage fills and Morrison says AIOC may stop operations if Iran persists. He adds Britain will protect British subjects in Persia and may act at short notice to do so.
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Abadan
Morrison
Iran
AIOC
Britain
Persia
Council allows repair of fire damaged Farm Industries building
The Council decided to repair the Farm Industries building under specifications under fire regulations and ruled out partial replacement beyond the old standards. It noted that a new structure would be treated differently.
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Farm Industries
Mrs Elve Thompson Rites Planned At Mt Zion Church
Funeral services for Mrs Elve Thompson 83 of Hartselle will be held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Mt Zion church. She died at home Monday night after a lingering illness and is survived by daughters Mrs R E Tapscott Mrs Earl Murphy Mrs Ellis Murphy all of Hartselle 3 Mrs Asa Turrentine Tarrant City Mrs Harvey Roan Louisville Ky and sons Buster Hartselle 3 Virgil New Orleans. Also survived by sister Mrs Doshia Turrentine Vinemont 3 and brother Mose Whitney Hartselle 1 and 46 grandchildren. Burial in adjoining cemetery under Peck's direction. Grandsons pallbearers.
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Elve Thompson
Hartselle
Mt. Zion Church
Korean crisis looms as Malik plan eyed by U N
President Galo Plaza Lasso of Ecuador urged thorough exploration of the Malik proposal to end the Korean War. U N assembly in New York heard mixed views from diplomats in Moscow and Washington while Koreans demand full reunification.
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U. N
Ridgway
U. S
Flushing Meadow
Malik
Galo Plaza
Moscow
Kremlin
Washington
Connally
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Alan G. Kirk
Red China
U.N. Assembly
Entezam
Flushing Meadows
Gripsholm
Russia
U.N. Good Offices
United States
You
St Malik
Galo Plaza Lasso
Ecuador
Community Diary Updates From Decatur and Vicinity
Local notices report Mrs. E R Clements Sr recovering from major surgery at Vecatur General hospital with no visitors. Births record Fred Widner and Austin Chandler babies at Baugh Wiley clinic. W E Jones and Mrs F E Pitts discharged. Creighton Hester’s sister Orvan McClung learns of his Albuquerque death. Weevils appear amid corn reports as Fred Svarkman notes conditions. Cub pack 91 to picnic at Delano Park Tuesday. Building permits issued: Robin Thomas for a 600 block Laurel freight terminal valued at 5000 dollars and Ralph H Smith for an eight room dwelling on 14th Ave East valued at 6000 dollars.
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Robin Thomas
Laurel Street
Ralph H. Smith
14Th Avenue
Reunion At The Long Home Brings Family Together
Mrs Edna Kelley and sisters Mrs Roland Turner and Mrs Annie Wallace gathered for a reunion at the Long home in Neel community. Attendees included families from Gadsden Hartselle and route two, with children Doyster Ormand Juanita Barbara Donnie Stevie and Mazelle Beatrice among others.
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Edna Kelley
Roland Turner
Annie Wallace
Clifton Long
Neel
Buster
Doyster
Ormand
Juanita
Gadsden
Fred Stephenson
Barbara
Buddy Wallace
Donnie Stevie
Hartselle
Roy McAbee
Shirley
Jimmie
Sandra
M. C. Long
Mazelle
Beatrice
CIO Threat to Walk Out Over Extended Price Controls
Emil Rieve, chair of the CIO committee on economic policy, warned the stabilization program favors business profits and could halt progress. The Senate Banking Committee revised the bill to extend controls eight months, with limits on price rollbacks and potential clashes with OPS orders for beef and other items. President Truman urged tougher controls, calling any shortfall an invitation to disaster amid inflation.
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CIO
Emil Rieve
Big Labor Organization
Committee On Economic Policy
Wage Stabilization Board
Congress
Rieve
AFL
Senate
Truman
Senate Banking Committee
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Michael V. DiSalle
Venetian Blind Clue Shifts Slaying Theory in Tulsa
Tulsa police gain a new theory in the Dorothy Waldrop murder after the lower section of a Venetian blind is found near her apartment. The six months pregnant 22 year old wife of a taxi company worker was discovered murdered, previously suspected to have been forced from her home.
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Tulsa
Okla
Fred Graves
Dorothy Waldrop
Visit Notes for Families on Route Two and Three
Shelby Ann Jimmy and Edd route three Danville Mr and Mrs Clifton Long and children Annie Dell Peggy Brenda and Sherry route two Hartselle Mrs Annie Wallace has gone home with her sisters of Gadsden for a two weeks visit.
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Shelby Ann
Jimmy
Edd
Danville
Clifton Long
Annie Dell
Peggy
Brenda
Sherry
Hartselle
Annie Wallace
Gadsden
Alabama House considers narcotics sale ban to under 21
Legislation introduced by Rep. Jack Gallalee of Mobile would make it a felony to sell narcotics to anyone under 21 or induce use, punishable by five to fifty years in prison. The measure accompanies other bills moving through the Alabama Legislature, including tax exemptions for new industry and changes to state employee retirement rules.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Jack Gallalee
Mobile County
House
Gallalee
Tuscaloosa
Senate
Jimmy Adams
Jefferson
State Personnel Board
Talladega County
Talladega
Calhoun
Cleburne
St. Clair
Marion County
Marion
Rankin Fite
Houston County
Board of Registrars
Madison County
Two Boys Found Dead in Refrigerator In Chickasaw
In Chickasaw Alabama two boys Mickey Hanby age 6 and Frankie Deleuze age 9 were found dead inside a vacant house refrigerator after reportedly climbing inside and suffocating when the door closed. They had been missing from 4 30 p m yesterday and were barefoot in khaki trunks.
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Chickasaw
Ala
Mickey Hanby
Frankie Deleuze
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Vecatur General Hospital
F. E. Orton
Florence
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Fairview
Fred Widner
Sixth Avenue South
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Austin Chandler
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W. E. Jones
Hartselle 2
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Orvan McClung
Decature
Creighton Hester
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Hester
Russellville
Fred Svarkman
Oak Ridge
Cub Pack
Delano Park
Harrison Hill
Decatur General Hospital
Eloise Slaughter
Phil
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Texas
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P. Kyle
Grant Street
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Hartseller
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