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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1947

Page

9

World waits for a clear policy toward China

A James D. White analysis argues the United States must publicly define its China policy. It warns that supplying ammunition at low cost could backfire politically while massive loans and Europe style conditions loom as options. The piece questions whether Washington can or will commit to aiding the Nanking government as civil conflict intensifies.

James D. White Turner China U. S America Marshall Nanking Europe State Department White House

Funeral services for Harvey Young held in Cullman

Funeral services for Harvey Franklin Young, 52, who died in Tuscaloosa June 19, were conducted at Long View church June 22 at 3 P M with Rev. Garrison officiating. Interment followed at Ebenezer cemetery. Moss Service in charge. Born in Morgan county March 7, 1895, he is survived by wife Lilla, daughter Lillian McCarty, and four sons Dewitt Eugene J D and David Young.

Cullman Harvey Franklin Young Tuscaloosa Long View Church Garrison Ebenezer Cemetery Moss Morgan County Lilla Young Lillian McCarty Dewitt Eugene J. D David Young

Legislature Ready To Study Appropriations

Alabama lawmakers debate whether to advance revenue and appropriation bills before or after the August 26 income tax referendum. House Speaker Beck backs moving ahead with fiscal measures, while others seek delays or post referendum adjournment. Projections show potential new revenue from income and sales taxes, influencing final budget decisions.

W. M. Beck DeKalb House Ways and Means

Wheeler Lake Yacht Club Urges Punctual Start for August Race

Gerald Neher secretary of the Wheeler Lake Yacht Club urged members to be on time for a Monday meeting at the Royal Dinner Club at seven o clock. The club sponsors boat races on August 30 and aims for an early start on racing day.

Gerald Neher Wheeler Lake Yacht Club Monay Royal Dinner Club Mr. Neher

Funeral services for Leon Bennett at Hopewell Church

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 PM at Hopewell church for Leon Bennett 33 who died Saturday at his home on Hart selle 2 Rev B P Collier will conduct the service While Peck will direct burial in Johnson s Chapel cemetery The deceased is survived by his widow his mother Mrs Pearl Bennett Jacksonville three brothers Hal D Bennett Birmingham Jessie Bennett Jacksonville and Claude E Bennett Tuscaloosa Pallbearers were R B Orr R B Bridges Paul White Loyd Petty Gaines Aldridge and James Hembree.

Hopewell Church Leon Bennett Hartselle B. P. Collier Peck Johnson’s Chapel Pearl Bennett Jacksonville Hal D. Bennett Birmingham Jessie Bennett Claude E. Bennett Tuscaloosa R. B. Orr

Athens Rotary selects new president Dr Kennedy

Dr B S Kennedy of Belle Mina assumes the presidency of the Athens Rotary Club for the new year at the weekly luncheon, succeeding J B Sarver who led the club the past year. A past-president's pin was presented to Sarver by Dr B T Waites for his service.

Athens Ala B. S., Kennedy Belle Mina Athens Rotary Club J. B. Sarver Sarver B. T. Waites

Criticism of War Assets Administration Prompts Subcommittee Report

A House expenditures subcommittee accuses the War Assets Administration of misrepresentation and deception and calls for civilian leadership. It urges replacing administrator Robert M. Littlejohn and forwards evidence of unconscionable contracts to justice and the IRS. The panel favors retaining priority provisions except for real estate and shortens repurchase windows from 90 to 30 days. No immediate comment was issued by WAA or Littlejohn.

Washington House Expenditures War Assets Administration WAA Justice Department Internal Revenue Bureau Congress House Truman Robert M. Littlejohn Littlejohn

World cotton consumption in 1946 and 1936 peak

In 1946 world consumption of cotton reached 23.2 million bales, down about a fourth from the 1936 peak of 30.6 million bales as population grew globally.

Shrine Carnival Opens Monday Night on Bee Line Highway

Roy B. Odom announced the Tri County Shrine Club carnival will run from Monday night June 30 through Saturday night. The event is on the Bee Line highway across from Legion Park and serves Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties.

Roy B. Odom Tri-County Shrine Club Bee Line Highway Legion Park Tri-County

Savannah man sells meters and enforces overtime rules

Lawrence Tomkins of Duncan Meter Corp sold Savannah a parking meter system and on day one he was among 21 violators who paid a dollar for overtime parking. English walnuts are noted as 15 percent protein.

Savannah, Ga Lawrence Tomkins Duncan Meter Corporation Savannah

Bass Reaches Half Pound In Centennial Park Lake

A photograph from AP wire shows a bass weighing about half a pound caught in Centennial Park lake near downtown Nashville Tennessee.

Centennial Park Lake Nashville, Tenn

Annual Meeting of Limestone County Farm Bureau July 31

Athens Ala June 28 The Limestone County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting and family day at the state experimental farm near Belle Mina on the afternoon of July 31. A report of the year’s work will be given and several talks will be delivered by distinguished guest speakers followed by a free barbecue for members and their wives. This has long been a local bureau tradition.

Athens Ala Limestone County Farm Bureau State Experimental Farm Belle Mina

Jacopo Robusti Known as Titian Painter Origin

The fragment notes Sinaia mentions a great painter named Jacopo Robusti nicknamed Tiro toretto due to his father’s dyeing trade. It hints at Titian’s lineage and occupational nickname origins.

Sinaia Jacopo Robusti Toretto Dyer

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