Senate approves licensing of distilleries and agents in Alabama
The Alabama Senate passed a bill to license distilleries and their liquor agents, requiring annual reports of sales, commissions, and licensing fees of 250 dollars for manufacturers and 50 dollars for agents. The ABC board would issue licenses and prohibit purchasing liquor from unlicensed makers. Other measures included state car use limits, health examinations for ages 13 to 50, burial aid for WWII veterans, and tax changes on oil gas leases and hydroelectric revenue. See LIQUOR On Page 2.
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Montgomery
Ala
Senate
Alabama Abc Board
Guy. Hardwick
Houston County
ABC Board
Secretary of State
Hardwick
Paul Hooton
Randolph
State’ Department of Public
Bate Igi
Earl Tucker
Clarke
Alabama
State Board of Health
House
George Wallace
Barbour
Rankin Evans
Choctaw
New House
Edward B. Miller
Etowah
John Inzer
St. Clair
Frank Haynes
Franklin
J. W. Brussell
Russell
Brussell
U S Charges Balkan States With Forcing Greece
The United States charged Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria with using force against Greece and urged U N counter measures if needed. Warren R Austin told the Security Council the three Soviet satellites aided guerrillas in Northern Greece and violated United Nations principles. He proposed a two year neutral monitoring commission and warned of decisive action if recommendations fail.
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Max Harrelson Lake
United States
Yugoslavia
Albania
Bulgaria
Greece
United Nations
Security Council
Warren R. Austin
U. S
U. N. Balkan
Austin
U. N
World Peace Organization
Our
Council
Commission
Vassili den Greek
Balkans
Dendramis
Russia
Poland
Colombia
State highway bids set for July 11 in Mobile
State Highway Director Ward W. McFarland said bids for 18 road projects worth about 2.7 million dollars will be opened in Mobile on July 11. Projects cover Morgan Blount Jackson Colbert counties with grading drainage bridges and surface treatments on routes toward Crossville Hazel Green Stevenson and Russellville.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ward W. McFarland
Mobile
Uly 11
Alabama
Morgan County
Falrville
McKendry
Blount
Crossville
Albertville-Rainsville
Gore attacks TVA financing plan as threat to regional development
Rep. Gore of Tennessee warns a Senate proposal to charge interest on TVA’s $348 million federal debt would destroy TVA as a progressive tool. He outlines two likely outcomes: a 100 percent rate hike in the Tennessee Valley or removing the revolving fund and forcing TVA to turn over all power receipts to the Treasury.
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Washington
Senate
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Gore
D-Tenn
House
Ferguson
R-Mich
Tennessee Valley
Treasury
Senate Appropriations
Ete Bator
McKellar
TVA Chief Defends Local Control Of Programs
Tennessee Valley Authority chairman Gordon R. Clapp told Civitan Club members in Elizabeth that TVA will not force programs on towns or rural areas and that local endorsement is essential. He cited forces aiding the South’s economic progress including industrial growth, better transportation, wiser agriculture, and proactive opportunity use.
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Elizabeth
Tennn
TVA
Gordon R. Clapp
Tennessee Valley Authority
Civitan Clubs
Clapp
South
TVA repayment plan could transfer control over 40 years
The house approved a provision to have the TVA repay its investment over 40 years with no interest. Rep. Jensen opposed the interest charge on the floor. Gore warned that repaying interest and principal could mean customers own TVA when paid up and hint at a cooperative takeover similar to Western See. Page 2.
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House
TVA
Gore
Rep
Jensen
Iowa
Tennessee House
TVA Power
Final Taxes Shown in Morgan County 1946 Settlement
Morgan County Tax Collector Al vis G Briscoe and clerk Miss Mary Bartlett in Montgomery for the 1946 final settlement with the state comptroller. Total taxes collected were 437 dollars with automobile commissions 14389.71 and poll tax 5506.50. Distributions include state funds 41.36 and 148.37 to municipals plus 37.48 in fees and commissions.
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Morgan County
Alvis G. Briscoe
Mary Bartlett
Montgomery
Briscoe
State General Fund
Special Soldier
Sailor Struck By Ax Bystander Held on Murder Charge
In Jasper Alabama a 21 year old Navy man was gravely injured by a blow from the flat side of an ax. His father in law Clayton Mullins 52 is jailed on a charge of attempted murder. Garrigan a Navy aviation machinist mate was treated at Jefferson hospital in Birmingham after a lengthy operation. The motive remained unclear as Chief L W Clark reported the case. The injured man had been visiting from Florida where his wife recently gave birth.
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Jasper
Ala
Navy
L. W. Clark
Clayton Mullins
Virgil Eugene Garrigan
Garrigan
Navy Aviation
Clark
Florida
Jefferson Hospital
Birmingham
Hubert B. Strickland
Ex-GIs Sleep Overnight Near Buckingham Palace
Two World War II veterans, Jensen and Wallace, wandered into a fenced area near Buckingham Palace and slept on grounds until morning. They were awakened by gardeners, police, and a detective at St James's Park, and later taken to Scotland Yard where authorities confirmed their tale with mild curiosity.
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London
John One Pone Jensen
North Careteet
Wallace
Buckingham Palace
University of Oregon
Omnes
Ran ‘St. James’ Park
McCall
Vale
Jensen
Scotland Yard
Senate OKs line of succession bill to the speaker
The Senate, by 50 to 35, approved Truman recommended legislation to place the house speaker next in line for the presidency with cabinet officers following after the secretary of state. Vice President would remain after the speaker. The measure moves to the House, which backed similar action last session.
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Washington
Senate
On Truman
House
Lot Nitesohn
Joseph Martin R-Mass
Russell
D-Ga
Owners Take Mines Again Pittsburg Labor Strife
With two thirds of the nation’s miners on strike and a fuel shortage, the government moves to exit the soft coal business at midnight as miners begin a 10 day paid vacation. Government operation signs remain until Monday noon.
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Pittsburgh
U. S
Naval Coal Mines Administration
Congress
Truman
AFL United Mine Workers
Pastor Learns of Sister's Drowning
Mrs. James Key sister of Rev. Walker Bynum of Decatur was drowned Friday while swimming at Harriman Tennessee. The body was recovered about 30 minutes after she disappeared. Relatives notified. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Brown and the body returned to Decatur for burial.
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James Key
Walker Bynum
Decatur
Harriman
Tenn
Key
Brown
Princess Asako to marry heir after housing search
Princess Asako of the em cee reportedly plans to wed Arichika Shimazu, scion of Baron Shimazu, as a marriage after years of housing difficulties and unsettled living arrangements.
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Mais House
Asako
Arichika Shimazu
Baron Shimazu
Market Dedication Set For Decatur Friday Dedication
The Decatur Farmers Market will be dedicated Saturday at eleven o'clock on the former Grant Street station site. Though not finished, the market will host speeches and music with prizes including a $50 capital prize for attendees who registered after recent bank rights events. Local leaders and business figures will speak on the platform.
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Decatur
Grant Street
Thomas F. Adams
Elmer Lloyd
Agriculture Comittee
Kiwanis Club
Charles Seales
Rotary Club
Tom Edgil
Lions Club
Alvis Briscoe
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Reed Rodgers
Woman’s Chamber of Commerce
E. G. Hamilton
Business
Casto Jarvis
Alabama Dairy Products
A. L. Johnson
Alabama Flour Mills
Charlie Winston
Peebles Oil Company
R. W. Orr
Standard Oil Company
L. L. Lively
Alabama Hosiery Mill
Frank Yaney
Cooper Wells
T. M. Harvey
Southern Cotton Oil Co
E. W. McLeod
Morgan County National Bank
Pneumonia Fatal to Ellis at Decatur General
John E. Ellis, 41, of 508 Sycamore Street, died Thursday at 4 p.m. at Decatur General hospital after being treated for pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, his mother, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Brown.
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John E. Ellis
Sycamore Street
Decatur General Hospital
Ellis
Brown
Roofing Crew Finishes $200 Job Free After Wrong Street Find
Spokane roofers from A K Franklin and Co misread the street address but found the correct house number. They completed a quarter of a new roof before realizing the error and left the job free of charge.
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Spokane
Wash
A. K. Franklin and Co
Boat Explosion on Tennessee River Kills No One
TVA workers injured in a December 26 boat explosion near Decatur harbor were treated and reported improving at Decatur General hospital. L A Downs sustained a broken leg and burns while Cabe Smith suffered burns and Tom Amos had slight injuries. the boat valued at $2,000 was destroyed.
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TVA
Tennessee River
Decatur General Hospital
L. A. Downs
Cabe Smith
Downs
Smith
Tom Amos
W. C. Meloon
Pine Castle
Fla
Meloon
Lewis Downs
Decatur
Mr. Smith
Mr. Amos
Mr. Downs
George McBee
Mr. McBee
Brown
Barbers Decide July Fourth Schedule in Decatur
Barber shops in Decatur will close half day Thursday July 3 and be closed all day Friday July 4. I C Craig announced after talks with fellow barbers. Thursday noon closing, with reopening Saturday morning July 5.
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Decatur
I. C. Craig
Mr. Craig
New Layoffs Follow Shortages In Coal
Associated Press reports layoffs grow as coal shortages deepen after miners walkouts in protest of the Taft Hartley Act. More than 250 000 workers idle and 120 000 more expected as ten day mine shutdowns begin.
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Associated Press
East Coast
Bethlehem Steel Co
New Orleans
AFL
Alfred Chittenden
New Mit
International Longshoreman
Ton
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Roy L. Backer
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Columbia, Tenn
Mrs
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Percie Linthicum
Brenda Sue
St. Louis, Mo
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Falkville
D. W. Stringer
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Carlos Romine
Athens
George E. Bishop
North Avenue
Wylodin Nelson
Austinville
Brown's Ambulance
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Eabie Eos Meapitel
Falkville 2
Brown's
J. H. Spry
Rogersville
A. H. Hogan
Third Avenue West
Benson Bryant Jr
Joan, Carol
Gail
Huntsville
New York City
Decatur Daily Story
3 Generations
Putnam’s
Pat
Second Avenue
Dever Wheeler
Charlie Kirk
W. B. Lee
Olive Street
Baugh’s Infirmary
Howell
John Rothfuss
Jackson Street
Veterans Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Howell Amulance
Otto Nebrig Jr
Camp Cosby
Birmingam
L. H. Jackson
Joan
Donnie
Orange
Texas
Howard Finchum
Camellia Nell
Billy Fn
San Diego
Celdorate
Ruth L. Gunn
Herbert Reed Jr
East Market Street
Nungester Clinic
H. W. Head
Hamil Clinic
Diars
Rey
Bill Baldwin
Sally Liz
Repubs
Tennessee
MR. Crump
Edward H. Crump
Betty Crump
A Pidgeon, Jr
Memphis
Barbers
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