Foster Talks Over Program on Estate Planning
Foster speaks at a meeting of the De featur Underwriters Association at the Country club on estate planning. Principal speaker. 1948-49 officers sworn in and National Underwriters certificates awarded to Galian Bibb Decatur Shelby Bragg Huntsville Maurice Jackson Moulton. President Phil Nungesser outlines aims of the local organization and ethics of selling life insurance. Barber Shop Quartet performs and Morgan County National Bank official Walker Darrah offers invocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Key Foster
Trustmingham
Defeatur Underwriters Association
Foster
Galian Bibb
Decatur
Shelby Bragg
Untsville
Maurice Jackson
Phil Nungesser
Cration
Ray McCullough
Fred Smith
Ernest McCullough
Wilson Mor- Walker Darrah
Morgan County National Bank
Dewey Warren campaign team reshapes 1948 bid in New York visit
The article details the Dewey and Warren campaign plans with Scott as the congressional campaign lead. It notes Dewey's and Warren's campaign stops from Pawling to New York City and plans to define the party platform around Congress. It highlights Scott's appointment, Dewey and Warren discussing a national committee chair, and Dewey's late-night return to sleep after a long strategy session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Labbe
Ohio
Charles.p.howard
Massachusetts
S. Kemper
Chicago Insurance
G.O.P
Dewey
Pawling
N. Y
Warren
New York City
California
Congress
Truman
Scott
Carrol Reece
House
Tennessee
Martin
New York
Pennsylvania
Edward Martin
All
Tokyo
National Committee
Grain market updates for Chicago wheat corn oats and soybeans
Grain prices edged lower for wheat with minor futures declines. Corn and oats fell modestly while basis quotes weakened. Bookings and receipts were noted with 5 000 bushels and 32 000 bushels for oats and corn respectively, soybeans receipts listed as 16 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sparkman Addresses Disabled Veterans On World Peace
Senator Sparkman of Alabama told a Montgomery audience that the United States must meet global responsibilities to preserve lasting peace. He urged a strong armed force, warned against over-reliance on drafts, and endorsed the United Nations mechanism as essential to achieving world peace. Brig. Gen. William E. Brougher joined as a speaker during a three day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Sparkman
D-Ala
Alabama
United States
William E. Brougher
United Nations
Italy Ends National Food Workers Strike After Talks
A national food workers strike in Italy ended after consultations with government mediators. The federation announced the walkout would cease pending cabinet consideration of raises, family benefits, and limits on temporary dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Workers
General Confederation ‘of Labor
Italy
Food Wokers' Federation
Pisa
Modena
Trieste
Milan
Togliatti
Thomas E. Dewey
Trustees Named for Various Schools in 1948-49
The board lists trustees for Cedar Lake W L Lewis Moses Crutcher D W Mathews Danville H Hardin L G Orr B W Orr Talucah J P Rodgers Peter Draper T Benford Clay Moulton Heights Elmer Garth Daniel Thomas C H Montgomery Parks Chapel Frank Gardner T C Marten Selvester McCombs Sand Hill Emmett Clay W D by Alex Turner Trinity Willie aker Willie J Bouldin Tildreth Lyle Union Kennie Clay Samuel Winton Ervin Romine Morgan county training school McNeil White Charlie Ratliff James Sykes Negro schools with nominations pending Flint Mt Nebo Somerville St John principals and trustees not yet nominated asked to meet New trustees serve 1948 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Lake
W. L. Lewis
Moses Crutcher
D. W. Mathews
Danville
D. H. Hardin
L. G. Orr
B. W. Orr
Talucah
J. P. Rodgers
Peter Draper
T. Benford Clay
Moulton Heights
Elmer Garth
Daniel Thomas
C. H. Montgomery
Parks Chapel
Frank Gardner
T. C. Marten
Selvester McCombs
Sand Hill
Emmett Clay
W. D
Kidney function and nerve regulation overview
The kidneys sit in the rear abdomen beside the spine with fat padding and a rich blood supply. They filter waste, retain nutrients, and rely on nerve signals to regulate tubule activity. spinal adjustments are claimed to aid kidney problems and related disorders when nerve flow is obstructed.
Mediation near end of Palestine peace efforts
Count Folke Bernadotte is expected to complete initial peace proposals for Palestine this week. Jewish and Arab experts will depart for Tel Aviv and Cairo to brief UN mediator and report to Arab League officials. If accepted, a peace conference in Rhodes could be planned. failure lowers chances of a four week truce extension.
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IRTIS_ RHODES
Folke Bernadotte
Palestine
United Nations
Tel Aviv
Cairo
Arab League
Bernadotte
Rhodes
Nceees
Truman faces South split as Dixie revolt widens 1944 plank rift
Weakening ert Whitehead urged not to send delegates if the state won’t back the national nominee. Rep Battle-D Ala and Rep Rankin Miss signal Dixie states may favor the national party’s civil rights plank. Gov Fielding Wright Mississippi rejects the plank, predicting tough South agreement with leaders. Illinois hints at convention faction shifts as Truman holds 432 pledged votes among 1,202 delegates. Ike and Douglas favored by Arvey.
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Ert Whitehead
White House
Rep
Battle
Ala
Truman
South
Dewey
Vandenberg
Mich
Rankin
Miss
Dixie States
National Party
Dixie
Congress
Sparkman
Fielding Wright
Mississippi
Wright
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Mr. Truman
Laney
Eisenhower
Barkley
Kentucky
Byrd
Virginia
George
Georgia
Rep. Rayburn
Texas
Defense
Forrestal
Illinois
Jacob M.arvey
Cook County
Chicago
Crusade for Children Seeks Generous Community Support
Mr Eubanks urged a strong quota for humanitarian aid and announced Saturday that gifts have been received from Coal and Lumber Co Woman's Chamber of Commerce and Alabama Host Mill and Hosiery Associations. Checks for Crusade for Children may be sent to Bayne Vaughn treasurer or the Decatur Daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eubanks
Coal and Lumber
Woman's Chamber of Commerce
Alabama Host Mill
Alabama Hosiery Athletic’ Association
Mr. Eubanks
Bayne Vaughn
the Decatur
Pirates Rout Braves In Boston Night Game
Tiny Bonham allowed seven hits while Frankie Gustine had four safeties for eight bases as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Braves 7-1 in front of 31,490 fans. The loss cut Boston’s lead in the standings to a half game over the St. Louis Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tiny Bonham
Frankie Gustine
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Braves
Tribesmen
St. Louis Cardinals
Labor and Wage Shifts Signal Postwar Bargaining
The Presidential board of inquiry advised Truman on the union shop issue as a potential threat to national welfare. Lewis received a 1 dollar daily raise to 14.05, with 12.12 cents hourly versus 13 cents for CIO United Auto Workers at several auto makers. Coal miners gained a 20 cent ton royalty for welfare and retirement, with $100 monthly pensions at 62. General Motors announced an 11.1 cent hourly increase linked to living costs, prompting broader industry wage pressure. Major firms resisted, then reversed after auto settlements, with eight to fifteen cent raises at CIO unions and others, while steel firms held firm for CIO steelworkers amid uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Lewis
CIO
United Auto Workers
Chrysler
Hudson
Nash
General Motors
U. S. Steel Corporation
General Electric and Westinghouse
Ford Motor Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Cio-Packinghouse
Afl-Meat
Ford
General Electric
Westinghouse
Cio-United Auto Workers
Cio-United Electrical Workers
Letter Writers Get Dont List From U S Office
A Mobile federal office issued guidelines to weed out overly polite phrases in letters. It mocks phrases like thank you in advance and by return mail as presumptuous and notes that standard phrases sound Army style and are usually inappropriate.
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Mobile
Ala
Bureau Bulletin
American Air Drops Aid for German Babies as Berlin Blocks Food
American flights will double to Berlin to 100 a day delivering powdered milk prunes rations biscuits and coffee to Germans in need. Western authorities announce a new Deutsche mark exchange rate with 10 old marks per new. Soviet commander Sokolovsky bans the new mark in the eastern zone and Berlin while Western sectors permit it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Berlin
U.S. Air Force
Frankfurt
Germany
Wassily Sokolovsky
Burglary Confession Ties Lathan to Case
Chief Whitmire details a confession in which Lathan admits meeting two men after the burglary on Sunday night June 13 and receiving 100 from them. Lathan says he turned 33 to police with 13 out of pocket and 20 from home, spending the rest. Investigators include R A Troupe and officers Sandlin Self Kennedy Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lathan
Whitmirer
Whitmire
R. A. Troupe
Sandlin
Self
Kennedy
Baby Betty Joyce Rosemand Passes in Mississippi
Betty Joyce Rosemand five months old died at her Greenwood Mississippi home. Funeral services are planned at the family plot in a Greenwood cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Denver Rosemand formerly of Decatur and granddaughter of Mrs Rey Buford Decatur.
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Betty Joyce Rosemand
Denver Rosemand
Decatur
Greenwood
Miss
Betty Joyce
Doris Ann Buford
Betty
Pag
Rey Buford
Decatur T
Lions Club Expenditures 1947 48 Detailed by Item
A record of Decatur Lions Club spending from July 1 1947 to July 1 1948 includes grants to charity hospitals libraries and organizations plus medical and transportation costs for patients totaling 3034.83 with receipts for community projects and student assistance. Local groups supported include Junior Chamber of Commerce Decatur High School and Chamber of Commerce along with Christmas baskets toys and seeing eye dog related expenses. Special items cover Marathon drives March of Dimes and Crusade for Children as well as light conservation and East West Ball participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. Chamber of Commerce— Park
Bean Rae Community Chest
C-S-Dessneeoee
Decatur High Riga Sc Cecstitasstinis
Decatur Library
March of Dimes Drive
Decatur General Hospital
Morgan County Red Cross
Decatur High School
Acconcn
Birmingham
Ala
Light Conservation Association
Decatur Club
Vinea Net
A. Center
Decatue Lions
Club
World War II Vets May Get Insurance Refunds
U S News and World Report says Supreme Court action clears the way for refunds to veterans with national service insurance. Refunds, estimated at 25 to 40 percent of premiums, depend on age policy amount and duration, with 15 387 000 policy records to be reviewed before payments start.
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Supreme Court
U. S. News and World Report
Veterans Administration
Local Civil and Religious Notices From Moulton Area
George Smith of Moulton Heights improves at Flint san atorium. Evangelist Turner Davis Jr faces two services at 19th Avenue Seventh Street tent. Dr. Otis E. Kirby preaches at First Methodist and plans repeat. Mrs Otis E Kirby to direct Methodist Intermedi at Camp Cook Springs. Birth at Hamil clinic noted. new son to Mr. and Mrs. William Dreaden. Local residents return from Canada and Andersonville camp with relatives in Terre Haute and Southern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Selvidge
Andersonville
Ind
Terre Haute
Minois
Evangelist Turner Davis Jr
19Th Avenue
Seventh Street
Evangelist Turner
Don Lupo
Miss Joy ‘Narmore
Childrerrs
Otis E. Kirby
First Methodist Church
Kirby
Cook Springs
Birmingham
Edgar Kirby
Joe Allen Price
Joan Livingston
Lisa Edwards
Joyce Crump
William Dreaden
Hamil Clinic
Alabama Delegates Weigh Civil Rights Stance at Convention
Alabama delegates debate whether to push a strong civil rights plank or a state rights drift. Ellis favors a rewritten 1944 civil rights plank limiting federal interference, while Truman backs federal anti-lynching and desegregation laws. Chauncey Sparks participates in pre convention talks as Alabama weighs leadership and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Ellis
Favors
Truman
Chauncey Sparks
Eisenhower
Southeast First Quarter 1948 Commerce Report
The Department of Commerce reports a rosy Southeast for Q1 1948 with receipts up in farming and wages while wholesale and food prices rose. Farm income reached 816.735 million, four percent above 1947, and manufacturing employment increased 18 700 with 61 700 workers seeing higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Department of Commerce
Southeast
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Vanport Flooding Leaves City Under Water in June
Portland reports Vanport remains submerged by 16 feet of water four weeks after flooding. At least 48 dead and 16 missing across the Pacific Northwest, with Vanport victims totaling ten. The Columbia River runs nine feet above banks as recovery and rebuilding are deemed possible only after a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Vanport
Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
Theron
D. Weaver
Rainfall brings scattered showers across Decatur area
Decatur residents saw a brief, easing shower with 0.59 inches reported citywide. Temperatures ranged from 73 to 98, and farmers welcomed relief though crops and pasture still need more rain. Reports span Ardmore Tennessee to Moulton and Falkville with showers east and south of Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Thorn Jones
Ardmore
Tenn
the Daily
Athens
Middle Tennes
Belle Mina
John Boseck
J. L. Weatherwax
Moulton
Wittie Shelton
Lacon
Falkville
Decatur Parking Meters Debate Reaches Alabama Supreme Court
Mayor Summer cites Decatur leading in installing meters as a city police measure. The court states parking is a privilege, not a right, and cities may impose reasonable means to enforce ordinances. The decision reverses Circuit Judge Powell on a 1947 declaratory suit, aligning Alabama with North Carolina on meter legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Gardner
Summer
Decatur
Alabama
Supreme Court
Newton B. Powell
Birmingham
Equity Division
Circuit Court
Powell
the Daily
North Carolina
Moth Eggs Hatch in Spring Despite Cold Months
Readable text notes that moth eggs do not lie dormant during cold months and hatch in spring, indicating ongoing overwintering behavior across species observed.
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Neil Kirk
Labor
Presidential Board of Inquiry
U.S. Office
Bureau
Baby
Bride
Waukegan
Ill
Phe Lake-county
Marie*Alexander
Tupelo
Walter L. Atkin
Alexander
Earlis
Zion
Wisconsin
Alexanders
Lions
George Smith
Flint Sanatorium
Alvis Briscoe
A. G. Roper
Canada
Washington
Moulton- Mon
George McCrary
Mooresville
E. Cain
Oklahoma City
Billy Joe Elswick
Sixth Avenue
Baugh and Wiley Clinic
Party
Ninth Ave
Clay Callahan
L. B. Wright
2Nd Ave
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