Rage clash turns fatal in Brookhaven shootout aftermath
A chaotic mob confrontation in Brookhaven Mississippi left multiple people injured and two men killed after a dispute at a gas station. Claude Byrne suffered a broken hip and shoulder wound, his brother a scalp wound, while Walter Smith the police chief was lightly hurt.
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Brookhaven
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Istle
Mississippi City
Erie
Claude
Cathy Byrne
Claude Byrnes
Walter Smith
Byrnes
Governor Smith Nominated and Market Rumors Rise
Local observers note that the day Governor Smith of York was nominated for the Democratic ticket. The New Exchange showed a slight stock price increase, an interpretation by observers that business leaders fear his candidacy.
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Smith
York
New Exchange
Or Smith
Commandery Will Discuss Resolution at KT Meeting
DeMolay Commandery No. 14 KTemplars will meet Thursday evening in a session where an important resolution will be presented for adoption. Attendance of all members is urged.
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DeMolay Commandery
K Templar
City Banks Back City With Temporary Loan Plan
Four local banks provide $60,000 in temporary loans to cover $15,000 each as Decatur seeks to meet $60,000 in bonds due July 1. Officials had rejected a refunding issue at 5 percent, then 5.5 percent bonds will be marketed soon with offers above par. The city aims to honor its obligations when due and prove financial soundness.
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New York
Decatur
Peril Grows for Italia Victims as Weather Worsens
From KING'S BAY Spitzbergen on June 30 AP reports worsening conditions for the Italia crash survivors. Fox thwarted rescue airmen, but hopeful signs follow improving weather. Marooned men drift nine miles east and nearly nine miles north of Grand Island, with dog teams continuing sparse searches.
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Spitzbergen
Italia
Fox
Grand Island
Ald
Cape Sateen
Iit
South Facing Campaign Shifts Interest, Kiwanis Delegate Says
Milton Andrews returning Kiwanis delegate from Seattle states national interest centers on the South in the upcoming campaign. He notes voters seek a party plank to please Midwest and Western farmers, with the solid South possibly opposing the Democratic nominee. Andrews lauds the Decatur Kiwanis club as a top model in Alabama and calls the convention one of the greatest of its kind.
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Milton Andrews
Seattle
Wash
Kiwanis International
Andrews
Kiwanis Convention
Tur Kiwanis Club
Murrie" Dix
Kiwanis
Mr. Andrews
Dem
Ocratic Party
Smith
Decatur Club
United States
Canada
Alabama
Anderson
Alabama Kiwanis District
Women Held For Flogging Of Girl In Jasper Alabama
In Jasper Alabama on June 30 1946 Earl West a mine superintendent and J G Tearford both of Cedron were arrested on charges of assault and battery for flogging Ruby McCarley a 19 year old white girl. Miss McCarley testified a pistol was produced by one man and a beating with a strap by the other amid circumstances tied to her intoxication and attempt to enter a Carbon Hill hotel by impersonating Velma West the superintendent's daughter. The case is in the circuit solicitor's office for handling.
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Jasper
Ala
Earl West
J. G. Tearford
Cedrom
Ruby McCarley
Miss MeCarley
Nan
Circuit Solicitor’s
Senator Black to Address Junior Order in Afternoon
Senator Hugo L. Black will speak to the Junior Order United American Mechanics on the Fourth of July, with his address scheduled for five o'clock in the afternoon at the Y M C A. Rev B O Kimbrough will introduce him. Black has won support in North Alabama for his congressional efforts.
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Hugo L. Black
United American Mechanics
Senator Black
Y. M
O. Kimbrough
Richmond teen killed in home shooting murder case
In Richmond Virginia Samuel L Grimmell 16 adopted son of Henry G Grimmell was fatally shot after a shotgun attack on his mother Mrs N L Haskins who was wounded. The suspect Sylvester Medley 19 fled the scene on horseback before police hunted him with riot guns and bloodhounds.
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Richmond
Samuel L. Grimmell
Henry G. Grimmell
N. L. Haskins
Grimme
Ras
Haskins
Grimmell
Sylvester Medley
Richmond County
J F Cain Returns to Morgan County Roots
J F Cain, Morgan County planter now spending time in Melbourne Florida, visited Decatur today to greet friends after two weeks back in his home county. Cain formerly led agriculture in Morgan County.
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J. F. Cain
Morgan County
Melbourne
Fila
Mr. Cain
Morgan
Decatur
Phage Cain
Patterson Urges Alabama Almshouse Consolidation Plan
Judge A. G. Patterson of Morgan County writes to probate judges across North Alabama urging adoption of a 1927 act allowing counties to form joint almshouses. He notes potential cost savings, better facilities, and asks counties to study the plan and respond with their views.
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A. G. Patterson
Morgan County
North
Alabama
Board of Revenue of
Moran County
Mother's Illness Calls Pastor Home
Rev Dan CG Johnson of the Willoughburt church left this afternoon for Waverly Tennessee to be at his mother's bedside. Physicians warned she may not survive the day. He will fill his pulpit wherever he is needed on Sunday.
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Dan CG. Johnson
Willoughburt Church
Waverly
Tenn
Cc. Johnson
Johnson
Bloodworth Heads to Red Boiling Springs for Annual Vacation
Benjamin M. Bloodworth editor of The Decatur Daily leaves tonight for Red Boiling Springs Tennessee for his annual two week vacation. He will be away from the paper during the period and return refreshed to resume duties.
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Benjamin M. Bloodworth
Decatur Daily
Painful Injury for Ted Sheppard at Press Facility
A left foot injury occurred when a youth climbed on a press at The Daily plant. His foot slipped between a drive shaft and a dog, crushing the bone. He was rushed by Brown's ambulance to Benevolent Hospital where X rays confirmed the fracture. Two other toes were gash ed but not believed serious.
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E. T
Ted
Sheppard
Benevolent Hospital
Brown's
Finest month on market recorded on Decatur curb
The Decatur curb market posted its finest sales month, with $1,346.58 in sales in January, report shows. Mrs. J. T. Nelson notes 23 sellers moving $168.43 in two and a half hours, the best month since the market opened in March 1927.
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Decatur Curb
J. T. Nelson
War Veterans Meeting Called by Spanish War Veterans Camp
United Spanish War Veterans of John B. McDonald Camp No. 10 Alabama call a Sunday session at 1:30 PM in Mason Hall. Camp commander W. H. Lorber issues the call and invites all members and new recruits to attend as important business will be discussed. New members will be mustered in.
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United Spanish War Veterans
John B. McDonald
Department of Alabama
Masone Hall
W. H. Lorber
Green Councillor of Winona Council Elected
John H. Green was elected councillor for Winona Council No. 8, Junior Order United American Mechanics, with officers J A Thornton as vice councillor J F P Grooms as conductor J N Olinger as warden Julian Moody as outside ser vies C M Phillips as inside sentine H Davis as chaplain
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John H. Green
Winona
United American Mechanics
J A. Thornton
J. FP. Grooms
J. N. Olinger
Julian Moody
C. M. Phillips
Sentine
H. Davis
Smith seeks unified fight after convention defeat
Report outlines reactions to Governor Smith as party members debate the nominating outcome. Supporters and opponents discuss temperament and campaign style while planning a formal program to be announced in coming weeks.
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Smith
Gary
Senator Walsh
Montana
Roosevelt
Rob Powerful
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