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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
1
Prison Sentence Meted In Store Robbery Hearing
Robert Baker faces a 15 year prison term for the armed Morris Store robbery in February 1950. A Morgan circuit jury returned guilty verdict after about seven hours of deliberation. Other defendants drew 15 to 20 year sentences for related gun and loot charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Baker
Morris
Morgan Circuit
E. C. Nix
Lonnie Morris
Baker
Hollis Richardson
Edward Baker
Buford Hyde
James Emrid Ala
Allen
Oliver Pickett
Plane crash near Pryor Municipal Airport injures five crew
A large aircraft identified as a C-34 crashed about 2 miles from Pryor Municipal Airport today. Five crew members were aboard. initial reports indicate no injuries. The plane attempted a forced landing amid cornfields as emergency crews responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
Boy wins hop scotch championship in girls world?
Easton Maryland reports a boy won a hopscotch title amid a scene described as increasingly boy dominated. The short piece notes the shift in participation and interest, reflecting local sports youth competition dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Woman fights robber on Michigan Avenue
A woman, Mrs. Doris Swanson, clung to her purse on Michigan Avenue as a robber attempted to take it. After a tense tug of war she kicked the thief in the stomach, forcing him to flee up an alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Doris Swanson
Michigan Avenue
Bell Ringer quits parish over Sunday musical tune
James Eadie resigned as bell-ringer of the Paris church after townsfolk balked at his Sunday selections notably the tune Go Put Another Nickel In. His departure comes amid local objections to the music choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell-Ringer
Great
Cornard
Eng
James Eadie
Paris
Fumes From Fertilizer Spark Soviet Poison Rumors
A Roman scare in Lime Stone County was traced to a spilled liquid fertilizer. At least four people were injured from fumes, including Mrs. Monk Stanford and three unidentified Black residents. Victims suffered mouth throat and eye burns but were not in serious condition. Malcolm McCormack bought the load. neighbor O E Booster Shaw traveled to Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone County
John Sandlin
Monk Stanford
Malcolm McCormack
O. E
Shaw
Huntsville
McCormack
Georgia re nominates Talmadge in county unit vote
In Georgia primary action Governor Talmadge won despite Thompson’s strong popular vote showing, as the county unit system favored Talmadge with 280 units to 126. George swept all 107 counties for the Conservative Senate seat. The piece explains the county unit method and its impact on outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Talmadge
M. E. Thompson
Thompson
Madge
Fulton County
Chattahoochie
Chatta
Plans For Health Survey In Morgan County
At a Morgan County Tuberculosis Association meeting the county health officer outlined a multi phase health survey starting July 24 in Morgan County. Chest X rays and blood tests will screen for tuberculosis and heart conditions. health units will operate from Decatur Hartselle and nearby rural areas. schedules to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Tuberculosis Association
Decatur Country Club
Morgan County
Decatur
Hartselle
Murphree
The
Tuberculosis Association
Excise Tax Cut Voted In House Heads To Senate
The House passed a $1.01 billion excise tax cut bill with offsetting corporate rate hikes and loophole closures. A split of the bill was rejected. the measure now goes to the Senate where Korea dynamics and foreign policy weigh on voting. Also, the House Un-American Activities Committee cited three atomic scientists and a Daily Worker executive for contempt. A Senate panel floated a Marshall Plan cut of $250 million, lowering cash from $2.70 billion to $2.45 billion for year three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Korea
Orient
United States
UN American Activities Committee
New York Daily Worker
Senate Appropriations Committee
Chamber
White House
Cain
R-Wash
Armed Services
U. S
No Controls In Sight Says Commerce Official
Washington reports that a top Commerce Department official told H B McCoy there is no plan to seize freeze or ration commodities. He said there is no indication of such action and that government needs are being met. Any controls would require a presidential emergency declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. B. McCoy
Office of Industry
Commerce Department
McCoy
Enous
Smart Tactics Shown By Reds
In SUWON Korea on June 28 North Korean invaders launched a crafted offensive across the 38th parallel. Brig Gen William J Roberts the senior American adviser to the South Korean army had just left for retirement in the United States. Reds pressed attack during rains coinciding with a period when many field advisers were in Seoul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Korea
Fukuoka
Japan
South Korea
Seoul
Reinholt
Army
Tokyo
Suwon
38Th
William J. Roberts
United States
NO RUSSIAN PILOTS FOR NORTHERN AIR FORCE
Lt. Gen. George E. Stratemeyer denied reports that North Korean planes were flown by Russian pilots. He stated no Russian pilots were operating Northern planes, a claim not carried by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
George E. Stratemeyer
Far East
Northern forces push through rugged Korean terrain
North Korean troops drive on through mountainous country using Russian tanks and red artillery. The South suffers weaker resistance as fire from the north concentrates on weak points and increases pressure in ongoing operations.
Five Persons Hurt In Crash Near Drive-In Theatre
Highway Patrol officer off duty reports a head on collision near a drive in theatre injuring five people. Willie Price of Athens sustained a four inch scalp laceration and was taken to Powers hospital. The wreck occurred about 8 40 P M three miles south 31. Damage was estimated at 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Beasley
Beasley
Willie Price
Athens
Powers
Decatur
Beard Bring to Pike Jubilee May Be Governor S Hair
Pike County jubilee organizers in Troy Alabama invite Governor designate Gordon Persons to wear a beard or sunbonnet for the July 20 celebration. Rules demand a full week of growth for beards and bar false beards with penalties. Needham, jubilee chair, says rules may be waived to preserve dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Ala
Pike County
Alabama
Gordon Persons
William C. Needham
Commonwealth
Temporary Price Support Of Cotton And Corn Set
Washington June 28 the Department of Agriculture announced temporary price support rates for 1950 crops. Cotton will be supported at 27 cents a pound for 7 8 inch middling until August 1 when permanent rates will be set. Corn will be supported in non commercial areas at 1.05 dollars a bushel until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Mrs. G. O. Simmons Injured in Birmingham Auto Crash
Mrs. G. O. Simmons formerly Ellowee Sapp is recovering from severe injuries after an automobile crash. She has a broken thigh three fractured ribs a forehead laceration and minor bruises. Mr. Simmons was badly bruised and shaken. She is listed at room 106 East End Memorial Hospital Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Simmons
Ellowee Sapp
Simmons
East End Memorial Hospital
Birmingham
Russian Views Rejected By U S
The United States rejects Russia claim that UN action in Korea was illegal. Ambassador Gross told Soviet Deputy Malik that the council acted within its competence and would proceed with the plan to repel the North Korean attack. The Soviet walkouts and legal challenges have continued since January amid UN debates on nationalist China’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Harrelson
Lake
Success
N. Y
United States
Russia
UN Security Council
Ernest A. Gross
U. S
Jakob A. Malik
South Korea
Malik
Gross
Trygve Lie
Lie
Security Council
China
South Koreans Hold Firmly On Han Battle Line
American air and naval forces attack North Korea as U S and South Korean troops entrench along the Han River. Kimpo air field is recaptured by South Koreans while North Korea claims heavy bomber strikes on Pyongyang. Battle line from Seoul toward the Yellow Sea holds as forces inched forward with airlifted weapons and United Nations actions looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Koreans
Associated Press
U. S
South Korea
Kimpo Ait
Seoul
Pyongyang
Inchon
Yellow Sea
Juneau
MacArthur
Japan
Kimpo Field
Han River
Washington
Europe
Near East
Slavia
Turkey
Iran
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Lake Senenen
Cne
Russia
U. N. Security Council
U. N
Lie
Venee Seacoast
Judge refuses to lower bond for Scottsboro defendant Patterson
A federal judge in Detroit declined to reduce Haywood Patterson's $10,000 bond. The hearing set for July 13 will determine if Patterson should be sent back to Alabama. Patterson escaped Kilby prison during a 75 year rape sentence and was arrested on a federal unlawful flight warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Haywood Patterson
Alabama
Scottsboro
Arthur F. Lederele
Patterson
Kilby
Ala
FBI
Ts Congress
Nm Roes
Paint Ala
Raiding Party Destroys Large Moonshine Still
State and federal officers raided a location west of Danville destroying a 1,000 gallon moonshine still and beer mash. The site was cited as being near the La Morgan county line in Lawrence county inside the Black River National forest area. Key officers listed include Posey, A. T. U., W. W. Hudson, and Jefferson Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Morgan County
Danville
Lawrence County
Cagner
Blackrior National Forest
Posey
W. W. Hudson
P. Sandlin
A. B.C
Puty
Jefferson Davis
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FE Trimale
Tim Lyons
Park Circle
Char- G. Rice
Seventh Avenue West
M. H. Bush
Olive Street
B. C. Frost
Buena Vista
Frank Webster
McCulloch Hill
Southside Baptist Church
David J. DeBoer
First Christian Church
Frank T. Smith
M. G. Fields
Flint Baptist Church
Brotherhood of the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Secator
D. E. Frederick
Retail Merchants Division
Tri-Cities
North Alabama
Chamber of Commerce
James A. Fulks
East Moulton Street
Decatur General Hospital
Kerry Duncan
Eugene Duncan
Recorder's Court
John L. McDonald
Los Angeles
Calif
Birm
McDonald
Candler Cain
Marjorie Cain
Old Mexico
Southwest
Dorothy Whaley
Wall
Miss Cain
S. W. Moore
Ifertville
William Eyster
Evie
Grady) Moody
Tom Pettus
State Court of Appeals
Charles Barrett
Tuberculosis Association Board of
Miss Ouentesse
Sima Taylor
W. P. Dozier
Reds
By Tom Lambert
U.S
Moscow
New Delhi
India
United Nations Security Council
Egypt
Yugoslavia
Kimpo
Edward T
Claus
By Ken Reynold
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