Race For President Pro-Tem Of Senate Narrows
The race for president pro tem of Alabama's next senate narrows to two veterans, Preston Clayton and Albert Boutwell, both claiming administration support. Governor-designate Gordon Persons and Lt. Gov. James B. Allen discuss amid reapportionment and senate politics, with Clayton’s Barbour County base and Boutwell’s Birmingham ties shaping the contest.
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Montgomery
Ala
Preston Clayton
Barbour County
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Jefferson
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James B. Allen
Persons
Allen
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Public Service Commission
Alabama
Congress
Birmingham Electric Company
Capitol
Birmingham
North Africa
Europe
Twell
Greenville
Extension extended for selective service period to 1951
Officials released a statement that Senate and House conferees have agreed to extend the existing law for one year to July 9, 1951. They also authorized the President to order into active federal service up to 21 months and to mobilize National Guard and reserve components as needed.
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House
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Ther
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Markets in Decatur: farm prices and grain quotes
Cotton middling 34c and strictiow 30c. Cottonseed per ton 40. Broilers 25c delivered. Hens heavy 18c. Hatching eggs 80c per dozen. Yellow corn ear 1.42, shelled 1.48. Corn basis 15.4% moisture. No. 2 new wheat onion free 2.00. No. 2 new oats onion free 0.65. Other grains basis 13.4% moisture.
Markets at a Glance New York June 27
Markets at a glance show weak stocks as selling continues into the second day. Bonds fall with heavy selling in rails, convertibles and foreigns. Cotton rises on active short covering. In Chicago wheat closes higher on profit taking, corn and oats mixed or lower, hogs up 15 to 25 cents, cattle steady to 25 cents higher with top quotes around 32.25.
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New York
Chicago
Poultry Market Steady in North Georgia Prices Mixed
North Georgia live poultry market remains steady to firm with demand strong and short supply of heavy fryers while light sizes are adequate. Prices paid to farmers Monday and today ranged from 24 to 27 cents for broilers and fryers. most bids were 24 to 25 cents, with higher offers by dressing plants to their own growers in many cases.
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Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
Evansville Man Testifies in Slay Case and Confesses
Slay described months pregnant plan and killing with a hammer after an argument near Mount Zoar road. He said he dragged the body to a sink hole and covered it with brush then fled. Court withheld crime scene photos but admitted his confession and his drawn map locating the body.
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Evansville
Lonely Mount Zoar Road
Highway 41
Ira D. Smith
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Curtis
Sam Fruit
Hopkinsville
Commonwealth
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Christian County
W. E. Rogers
Trial testimony details alleged coercion in bank robbery case
Witnesses describe claims of beatings and threats during interrogation of Baker and co-defendants after a robbery at a Morris store. Baker testifies he was handcuffed, punched, and pressured to sign a prewritten statement. Officers deny any beating and counter with protective testimony from other officers and neighbors.
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Hyde
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Robert Baker
Hollis Richardson
Robert Kirby
Edward
Robert
Orson
H. E. Black
Humphrey
P. H. Sandlin
W. A. Townsend
Lonnie Morris
Richard Morris
Penn
Lonnie
Local Notes From Winfield Area Brought by Report
FDQaniUes Bob Clark of Winfield Alabama is at his brother George Clark s beside in Winfield where George suffered burns in an accident Monday afternoon. Arthur James Elliott and Marjorie Ellen Elliott return today from Birmingham where they spent a week with their grandmother Mrs A J Elliott. Little Walter Ballantine seven son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Ballantine Decatur is reported doing well after his left arm was broken above the wrist in a swing accident during a Sunday school picnic at Kirby Chapel. the arm was set at the Hamil Clinic hospital.
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Winfield
Alabama
George Clark
Arthur James Elliott
Marjorie Ellen Elliott
Birmingham
A. J. Elliott
Little Walter Ballantine
Wesley Ballantine
Decature
Kirby Chapel
U S orders Seventh Fleet to protect Formosa and aid allies
The United States directs the Seventh Fleet to prevent attacks on Formosa and to pressure the Chinese government on Formosa to halt air and sea operations against the mainland. Forces in the Philippines are to be strengthened and military aid accelerated to France and Indo China allies. Ambassador Austin to report to the UN Security Council.
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Formosa
Pacific
Japan
United Nations
United States
Philippines
France
Indo- China
Korea
Low Bidder Named for Memphis Depot Sprinkler Work
Apparent low bids totaling over $400,000 were received for improvements at the Memphis general depot. Grinnell Co. Inc. of Memphis submitted the apparent low offer of 189,765 dollars to install an automatic sprinkler system in five storage buildings.
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Mobile
Ala
Corps of Engineers
Memphis, Tenn
Grinnell Co. Inc
Memphis
Jewel bugged by a robber from a Nash car theft trial
Witnesses testified about a Nash car used in a robbery and a Ford get away vehicle. Coy Crow described his car being taken and later found abandoned with tracks leading from it. Police identified the Nash by tail pipe, license tags, and tail light.
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Coy Crow
Ford
Morris
Nash
J. C. Coan
Winston County
Highway Patrol
Robert Beker
Morgan
W. H. Kirkpatrick
Sike Otis Collins
American bombers to strike towns as Korean front widens
Reports from Seoul say American bombers will begin nightly raids south of the 38th parallel to hit towns as North Korea presses a major assault. Gen. MacArthur vowed air and anti aircraft support for joint defense led by a General Church. Evacuation by air continues with 500 plus refugees arriving in Japan while Seoul appears quiet as cabinet members flee toward Taejon amid uncertain frontline movements.
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Itzauki
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Taejon
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Kaesong
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North
Delegates Meet on Korean Conflict at Secret Security Council Luncheon
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Jakob A. Malik and U S Ambassador Ernest A. Gross attended a secret luncheon on Long Island before the United Nations Security Council session. Most members were present. Britain China Yugoslavia India were absent. Bebler of Yugoslavia reportedly planned a mediation resolution.
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China
Yugoslavia
India
Ales Bebler
North Korea
Republic of Korea
U.S. Mustangs Support South Korea Amid Crisis
U.S. Mustangs rushed from Japan to assist the fledgling South Korean air force joining the fight and reportedly shooting down at least four North Korean Yak fighters. Southern-led forces strafed and bombed Communist ground troops as over 500 U.S. personnel arrived from Seoul to Japanese air fields. Ambassador Muccio and adviser Dulles left Tokyo, while some advisers stayed to coordinate with the South Korean army. The U.N. Security Council planned a second meeting at Lake Success to press for stern action against North Korea’s invasion as the Moscow press framed the session.
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Seoul
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Korea
State Department
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Tokyo
Washington
Spok
Tor’ Gameres
U.N
Lake Success
United Nations Security Council
United States
Moscow
Soviet Union
China
Council
World News Roundup From South Korea To Europe
Reports from Seoul say fighting must avoid widening into a world war as President Truman weighs unilateral U S action with allies and the Atlantic Pact to impose sanctions. In Tehran Lt Gen Ali Razmara forms a new cabinet amid renewed American aid. In Paris Henri Queuille pushes a coalition with the Socialists over wage hikes. In London Parliament reopens debate on the Schuman plan with conservatives urging British participation in Paris talks.
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Washington
Truman
Connally
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.N
Tehran
Iran
Ali Razmara
Razmara
Ali Mansoor
Paris
Henri Queuille
French Socialist Party
Queuille
Radical Socialist
Moderate
Georges Bidault
Bidault
London
Britain
Schuman
Brittain
Communists use amphibious landings to infiltrate Korea
Seoul broadcasts said an American general would lead the joint defense operation though the President gave no such reference. President Truman warned that aggression in Korea defies the UN charter and could threaten a return to rule by force in international affairs.
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South
North Korea
Seoul
Truman
United Nations
Korea
Tax exemption affirmed for Red Cross and charities purchases
Atty. Gen. Albert Carmichael ruled that the Red Cross and other charity organizations do not owe sales and use taxes on their purchases. He responded to Revenue Commissioner Roy Blair who cited ongoing questions. The ruling states such purchases are tax exempt and carries wide implications. The United States will continue to uphold the rule of law.
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Montgomery
Ala
The
Red Cross
Albert Carmichael
Roy Blair
Carmichael
Johnson Says No Land Troops Planned in Pacific Action
Secretary of Defense Johnson stated the United States does not intend to send land troops into action in the Pacific. He noted that no mobilization or partial mobilization is required in the United States at the moment.
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Defense Johnson
United States
Pacific
Johnson
White House
Truman to send American mission to Indochina and Philippines
President Truman announced a military mission to aid France and allied forces in Indochina and the Philippines. The policy line was delivered by Charles G. Ross as lawmakers met with defense and diplomatic leaders. Senators Bridges Smith and Lucas praised the move as a firm, forthright response to communism.
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Indo- China
Truman
France
Indochina
Charles G. Ross
White House
Congress
Bridges
New Hampshire
Administration
Senate
Pacific
Korea
Smith
Lucas
Church Membership Estimated at About Half of U S Citizens
An estimation suggests roughly fifty percent of United States citizens belong to a church. The claim highlights widespread religious affiliation and potential social influence across communities.
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U. S
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