Heroes' Bodies Brought Home From World War II
U S Army transport brings home 3 734 American war dead from Europe as next of kin in Alabama select 90 cases. Read list of Valley area relatives and their towns including Pvt Richard G Boyd Athens T 4 Marvin Decker Union Grove Pvt Acie B Drinkard Falkville Sgt Walter D F Knop Vinemont Walter F McCleskey Moulton Elton E McCulloch Moulton Calvin Sapp Decatur Hershel C Shelton Hanceville Joe K Shelton Trinity Ottis Watwood Arab.
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U. S. Army
Greenene
Europe
Alabama
Valley
Pvt
Richard G. Boyd
Army
Valeria S. Boyd
Athens
Marvin Decker
Evan Decker
Union Grove
Acie B. Drinkard
Sam W. Drinkard
Falkville
Walter D.F. Knop
John W.knop
Vinemont
Walter F. McCleskey
John F. McCleskey
Moulton
Elton E. McCulloch
Pervin McCulloch
Calvin Sapp
William F. Sapp
Decatur
Hershel C. Shelton
Joseph V. Shelton
Hanceville
Joe K. Shelton
Homer M. Shelton
Trinity
Ottis Watwood
William M. Watwood
Nightclub Fun Turns to Car Crash Witness Says Driver Sat in Shock
A city incident reports a driver turning around in a block was sideswiped by a hook and ladder fire truck. A traffic officer warned of ten years for blocking traffic while a shrill voice from the car’s wreckage questioned the danger of painters in the vicinity.
Windshield Cleaner Seeks Frequent Runs Between Rains
A police survey on a wrecked car elicits a motorist reply that damages are current and repairs are sought. The windshield cleaner is advised to operate often between rain showers to prevent dust from scratching the glass.
Four killed in level crossing crash and others injured
The report notes a father and his three sons died in a level crossing collision while others were injured. It condemns drivers who fail to slow and look both ways. A Florida judge fined himself for reckless driving after striking a tree. The column includes quips on aging, cars, and a Navy doctor fiancé.
Chapman rises at White House as Truman confidant
Oscar L. Chapman, secretary of the interior, has surged in influence at the White House, becoming a trusted adviser to President Truman and a leading contender for the vacant labor secretary post. He planned ahead for the president’s tour, traveling ahead to arrange appointments and taking over public appearances after prior speaking mishaps. Los Angeles welcomed the president warmly, contrasting prior doubts about the trip.
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Washington
Oscar L. Chapman
Interior
White House
Truman
Chapman
Omaha
Los Angeles
Cold War Tensions Rise in Berlin Amid Russian Pressure
The article notes escalating East West tensions in Berlin with the Soviet drive to repulse Western Allies. It warns of possible Russian actions in coming weeks including economic and administrative sanctions as part of a months long pressure campaign.
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Berlin
Washington official warns of economic trap at new president start
A high ranking Washington official privately predicts the new president will face a large economic slump beginning around inauguration day. He foresees mounting defaults on past credit, including home mortgages, as key signs of a low mood downturn for the victor. The view is not universal in Washington, with some officials remaining moderately pessimistic.
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Washington
Cabinet to decide on Lords power curb and steel nationalization
London reports the cabinet will soon reveal plans to limit the House of Lords power and nationalize the iron and steel industries. Milan sees chaos warned by Gaetano Invernizzi over a stalled food workers strike. Mexico plans to deport foreigners and jail locals up to five years for smuggling Mexican workers into the United States.
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London
House of Lords
Iron and Steel
Milan
Gaetano Invernizzi
Potatoes used against wilt on Tinian Island detail
Agriculture Department promotes a sweet potato variety found on Tinian by Lt Sidney DuBose to combat wilt and stem rot. A 30 000 square mile aerial mapping survey of Alaska will be conducted this summer by the Navy and other agencies using six patrol planes. Industry seeks more frequent access to jet and rocket engines.
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Capital
Washington
Tinian Island
Sidney DuBose
Agriculture Department
Alaska
Navy
Inzer to Speak at Little River Forestry Camp Dedication
Lieutenant Governor J C Inzer of Gadsden will deliver the principal address at dedicatory services July 2 for the new forestry training camp at Little River state forest. Conservation Director Bert Thomas announced that he replaces Governor James E Folsom who was ordered by his doctor not to speak for several weeks.
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Inzer
Montgomery
Ala
J C. Inzer
Gadsden
Little River State Forest
Bert Thomas
James E. Folsom
Lab opens Cleveland NACA lab for annual checks
The national advisory committee for aeronautics will inspect its Cleveland laboratory once a year instead of every three years. Nearby briefs note Mexico City plans a four million dollar well drilling program to clear Lake Texcoco dust and improve air quality. In London Attlee warns Labour supporters about subversive elements in disguise. Argentina considers accepting a Danish offer for free port facilities at Copenhagen.
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Gine Progress
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Cleveland Laboratory
More World
Mexico City
Texcoco
London
Attlee
X x
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Copen Hagen
Air Force to Skip Air Race Rivet Events in Cleveland
The Air Force will not feature rivet popping closed circuit jet events at the Cleveland national air races this year. Instead the focus shifts to competitions demonstrating skills needed for tactical operations and combat readiness.
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Cleveland
Political calendar for party primaries and conventions
The schedule lists Monday DC primary to elect six delege to the Democratic national convention. Tuesday ND primaries choose candidates for two U S house seats governor and state. Friday Virginia convention names 26 vote delegation to complete the 1 234 vote Democratic national convention roster.
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District of Columbia
North Dakota
U. S
Finnie Williams Dies Suddenly in Austin Texas
Finnie Williams former Woodland Mills resident died of a heart attack while visiting friends in Austin Texas. Survived by four children all of Waco Texas three sisters Lula Dean Corie Luker and Beulah Williams and one brother Alex Williams. Funeral and interment planned in Waco Texas.
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Alex. Williams
Kathryn
Jimmy
Alex Sherrell
Sixth Avenue
Waco
Tex
Finnie Williams
Williams
Austin
Woodland Mills
Lula Dean
Corie Luker
Somerville
Beulah Williams
Shelbyville
Tenn
Alex Williams
Decatur
Tiny newly hatched larvae pass through four thousandths inch gap
Newly hatched larvae are described as so small they can pass through an opening just four thousandths of an inch wide, illustrating their minute size and potential to navigate tiny spaces.
Traffic Fatalities in Decatur Division Rise in Five Months
The Highway Patrol reports 47 traffic fatalities this year in the Decatur division through May 30. The division covers Decatur Florence Huntsville Hamilton and Gadsden with 467 accidents and 324 injuries in five months. Property damage is estimated at $224234.
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Decatur Division
Decatur
Highway Patrol Office
Florence
Huntsville
Hamilton
Gadsden
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