Weather and local notices from Decatur area update
Today's weather forecast calls for party cloudy skies this afternoon tonight and Tuesday with gentle to moderate south to southeast winds along the coast. Cotton prices steady at Decatur noon quotes with middling cotton at 37.60 and strict low middling at 36.60. Local items note Dick Hertzler of Huntsville is critically ill in Huntsville hospital. Alabama visitors dined at Earl Carroll theatre restaurant in Hollywood with local attendees from Decatur and Birmingham. Veterans of Foreign Wars Decatur post ranks eighth in Alabama, 475 members with goal of 1,000 next year. Weekend arrests total nine including two DWI and two for anson to kill. Community updates report births, hospital admissions, and ongoing housing shortages in Decatur as secretary William Sims searches for housing. Mr. and Mrs. Dunavant announce a son born June 29 at Decatur General. Wood family welcomes a daughter born June 29 at Decatur General. Dr. L. R. Murphree returned from visit to New York City and Washington DC. See DIAR On Page 2.
Earthquake Adds New Menace to Mississippi Flood Fight
A brief quake rattled St Louis area as the Mississippi River neared a 103 year high. Engineers warned the levee battle remains far from over with crest from the Missouri river. The tremor caused no reported levee damage but prompted calls to authorities and shelter setups for about 1,000 homeless.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi
U. S. Army
Missouri River
Illinois
Harry F
Mississi Ltd
Red Cross
Four Hart In Road Mishap Involving Danville Residents
Four Danville residents were injured when their 1940 Chevrolet left Falkville West Pike about 10 30 Saturday night. Driver Carl Melson and passengers Odean Green Hollis Vernon Gordon Payne sustained head and other injuries. damage was listed at 300.
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Danville 1
Decatur General Hospital
Falkville West Pike
Carl Melson
Odean Green
Hollis Vernon
Gordon Payne
Danville
Pine Grove
Jones
Personnel Reduced Atlanta District 11 Percent
W D Hearington district supervisor of the federal alcohol tax unit announced a district personnel cut of 11 percent covering Georgia Carolina Florida and Alabama. The action affects staff in the regional office and field positions as part of efficiency measures.
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Atlanta
W. D. Hearington
Federal
Georgia
Carolina
Florida
Ala
Solons in Washington Near End of Congressional Session
Fiscal experts huddle over funding federal agencies as only one of 12 regular appropriation bills clears both chambers. Treasury and Post Office will operate past midnight without quick action. a stopgap covers expenditures, while committee weighs President budget alignment. House and Senate aim for July 26 adjournment.
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Washington
Congressional
Senate
House
Treasury and
Post Office Departments
Truman
House Appropriations Committee
Lions Valley Horse Show Ticket Sales Open
Box seats and general admission tickets for the Lions Valley Horse Show on July 31 went on sale at the show office in Dinsmore furniture store Second Avenue. Sam H. Wheat, chairman, said 129 boxes are available and 800 to 900 entry blanks have been sent to owners in eight southern states.
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Lions Club
Dinsmore
Second Avenue
Sam H. Wheat
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Georgia
Arkansas
Missouri
Kentucky
Florida
Girl's Courage Ends 1-Man Crime Wave
A 20-year-old Atlanta man is jailed on eight charges after a young woman confronted him at gunpoint. Miss Eldora Saylor described pretending to cooperate then grabbing the pistol as her brother-in-law Rubin Himbree arrived with a pistol, ending the threat. Bond set at $14,000. The incident also tied to a taxi robbery in which Marian Pinnell was shot in the foot.
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Atlanta
Bond
Eldora Saylor
Uscaseen
Cates
Miss Saylor
Rubin Himbree
Legislators Await Ballot On Alabama Income Tax Plan
Alabama lawmakers face a pivotal Aug. 26 referendum on a proposed income tax diversion amendment that could reshape the state budget for two years. If approved, about 15 million dollars would fund teacher salaries and school buildings in the first year, with 6.5 million annually thereafter.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House of Representatives
Billios
House
W. M. Beck
DeKalb County
ASETF
Education Department
James E. Folsom
House ‘Ways and Means
Child Missing In California Park In Califia
Greta Mary Gale, two and a half, granddaughter of former Congressman H. Tolanmacnas, was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after suffering a heart attack following the loss in Quincy California park. William Gale Jr. and wife are the child’s parents.
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Quincy
Calif
California
Ee H. Tolanmacnas
South Volcano
Park Fan
Missi
Greta Mary Gale
Iece
So William Gale, Jr
Qakeee
Truman deems rent control extension inadequate in 1948 law
President Truman signed an eight month extension of federal rent controls and allowed up to 15 percent increases for leases through December 1948. He called the measure the lesser of two evils, saying it steps back from protecting tenants amid high living costs.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Offices To Close In 17 Southern Cities
President Truman signs housing and rent act extending rental controls. C. N. Walker announces the closing of regional and district non-residential offices in 17 Southern cities by July 25, with compliance offices remaining open. Affected cities include Birmingham, Montgomery, Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Atlanta, Charlotte, Greensboro, Richmond, and more. 96 employees will lose their jobs.
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Atlanta
Truman
Pted C. N. Walker
Amage
Walker
Birmingham
Montgomery
Jacksonville
Miami
Tampa
Jackson
Charlotte
Greensboro
Columbia
Greenville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Memphis
Penile
Richmond
Roanoke
Aignee
Walker Sa
President Objects To Ineffective Rent Control Law
President Truman warned that without rent control millions face soaring rents and evictions amid a housing shortage. He said the price control law signed last July 25 was inadequate and prevented true price control, shaping his stance on housing policy.
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Truman
Town Creek Woman Injured In Beeline Highway Crash
Mrs Mollie Collier of Town Creek was hospitalized at Decatur General after a Sunday early morning crash on the Beeline highway two miles south of Decatur. Her two sons escaped serious harm as Charles Collier cited likely sleepiness. the damaged car valued around $200.
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Mollie Collier
Town Creek
Decatur General Hospital
Beeline
Decatur
Charles Clifton Collier
James Collier
Jones
Highway Patrol
Upholstery Shop Destroyed By Fire in Town
Firefighters were called at 11:45 P M to 242 East Moulton Street where a blaze gutted an upholstery shop owned by E Worley. Fire Chief said flames were well advanced on arrival. the building suffered about 1500 in damage, partially insured.
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East Moulton Street
E. Worley
Charles Ane Bowerieee Malone
Year After Price Control End Sees Rising Living Costs
On the first anniversary of federal price controls ending, pork costs 78 percent higher, beef and veal 62 percent higher. Other food, clothing, and living costs have surged, with many prices reaching new peaks beyond 1919-1920 levels.
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Chicago
Former Newsman Faces Fate After Treason Conviction
Former Baltimore newsman Chandler, 58, convicted on 10 counts of treason for wartime propaganda and broadcasts under the alias Paul Revere, waits at least two weeks for sentence as Judge Ford plans reflection time. Jury delivered verdict after under six hours of deliberation.
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Boston
Codz Chandler
Baltimore
Francis J. W. Ford
Candler
Chandler
Paul Revere
United States
China Reds Routed by Reinforcements at Szepingkai
Nationalist relief columns break a 17 day Communist assault on the Manchurian rail center Szepingkai. General Cheng Tung-Kuo and Air Commander Chang Ting-Mei enter the city as reinforcements arrive, while a northern prong from Kungshuling is delayed by Communist rearguard action.
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Mukden
Szepingkai
Cheng Tung-Kuo
Chang Ting-Mei
Kungshuling
Szepinkkai
British finance minister vows import cuts to save dollars
London June 3 Chancellor Hugh Dalton announced Britain will cut imports of tobacco gasoline and newsprint for the year starting tomorrow to conserve the dollar supply. He also said he would seek authority to impose an import duty on motion pictures if needed to save foreign exchange.
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London
Hugh Dalton
Britain
Dalton
House of Commons
Gas Station Blast Probed in Nashville
Three people were injured when a gas station and dwelling exploded in northern Nashville. Helen Tatro 11 Gloria Tatro 15 and their mother Mrs Ernestine Tatro 36 were named as injured. Helen and Mrs Tatro were released after treatment while Gloria remained hospitalized in good condition. Police and fire officials said workers were not present at the time and the cause was under investigation.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville
Fire Department
Helen Tatro
Gloria Tatro
Ernestine Tatro
Cullman Prisoner Seeks Swim Amid Heat at Fairhope
In Fairhope Alabama on June 3 1937 a 23 year old inmate Vee McGraw star pitcher at Atmore state prison brig requested a swim during a heat wave. Warden S W Hixon described him as the prison system's best pitcher while guarding him near a field before he faded into bushes where escape was later discovered resulting in renewed security concerns.
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Fairhope, Ale
Vee McGraw
Atmore
Fairhope
Mamaia
S. W. Hixon
Ee Seeene
Hiss
Lower flags over pits as diggers rest
Washington date line reports the government ending operation of soft coal mines after 13 months and returning them to owners. The contract dispute remains unsettled and a new strike by July 8 looms if terms with miners fail. Miners received ten days off and $100 each as the talks continue between John L. Lewis and operators.
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Harold W. Ward
Washington
John L. Lewis
Coal Mines Administration
Interior Krug
Uncle Sam
Lewis
Krug-Lewis
Krug
Building Acquired for $43.50 by Decatur Schools
Walter Jackson of Decatur schools states a school building at the Army airfield was acquired for 43.50. The rig was sold to the city education. The structure is to be re erected on the Decatur site for additional space.
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Walter Jackson
Decatur Schools
Army Airfield
City Education
Jackson
Decatur
Negro High
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Huntsville
Huntsville Hospital
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Earl Carroll Theatre
Hollywood
Dr. J. Y. Hamil
Leon Nichols
Marion Counts
John E. Arantz
Games Young
Harry Walker
Limestone Democrat
Decatur Toay
M. E. Thompson Jr
Thirteenth Avenue East
Brown
Decatur Post of
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Charles Harvey
Decatur Post
Harvey
C. B. Humphrey
Anson
Jake Parker
Morgan County Clerk Office
W. M. Rodgers
Ed Mars
Loyd Smith
Adamsville
Bill Gillespie
Tenn
Sadie Gillespie
Nancy Gillespie
Mrs. Bean Lee
Drenda Jo
J. W. Anglea
Falkville
Hamil Clinic
Robert Johnson
Howell
10Th Avenue West
Decatur 1
Chamber of Commerce
William Sims
Sims
Chapel Hill
N. C
Robert V. Dunavant
7Th Avenue South
John H. Wood
Jackson Street
Decatur General Hospitalpital
Leo Terry
F. J. Jolly
7Th Avenue East
Homer Gayce
West Court
Baugh's Infirmary
Diar
Ken Reynolds
Taft
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Lloyd B. Taft
Virginia Stone
St. Joseph
Mich
United Electrical Workers
Hartley
Hart
Solons
American Meat Institute
Associated Press
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
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J. O. McClintock
Chicago Board of Trade
China
REDS
Cullman
Wanda
McGraw
Mobile Bay
Warden Hixon
Colt Nett Rams
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