Majority Sold On Weapon As Friend In Field
More than 2,000 marines faced an atomic blast at Yuca Flat as the majority viewed the weapon as a battlefield friend. Brig. Gen. Joseph C. Burger cited ground radiation and armor damage while noting dummies near ground zero were obliterated and distant targets showed mixed destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Becker
Camp
Desert Rock
Nev
Yucca Flat
Ground Zero
Joseph C. Burger
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Gen. Burger
Burger
Truman Comments on Democratic Nomination and Draft Talk
President Truman said he would not run if nominated by the Democrats and avoided committing to a draft. He noted he could not be elected without accepting the nomination and complimented Sen. Brien McMahon as a qualified candidate. The piece also mentions snakes that give birth to live young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Gen
Sherman
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
McMahon
The Pride of St. Wis Showings Across The Day
Dan Dailey and Joanne Dru star in a film screening schedule listed as CESS The Pride of St Wis with showings at 11 00 3 25 5 25 7 25 and 9 25.
Mrs Wear 101 Rites Set In Moulton Baptist Church
Funeral services for Pam elia C Wear 101 a Lawrence county resident will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at Moulton Baptist Church with Rev Roswell Owens and Rev Frank Smith officiating. Interment follows at Old Town Creek Cemetery. She lived much of her life in Lawrence county and is survived by three daughters a son a brother eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Active pallbearers named. Deacons of the Moulton church are honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamelia C. Wear
Lawrence County
Moulton Baptists Church
Roswell Owens
Frank Smith
Old Town Creek
Brown
Moulton
A. B. Masterson
Hartselle
Rayburn Jackson
Edward King
Grady Erwin
Wilbur Coffey
Frank Pearson
Clark Weatherwax
VA Answers On GI Loans Courses and Aid Eligibility
Veterans in Montgomery Alabama may write to the VA regional office for more information. The VA states a down payment is not required for GI business loans but lenders may ask. Changes of overall programs are allowed within a program. dropping or adding a course is permitted. The $120 monthly aid for permanent need is not for temporary bed rest.
Bailey the Ancient Grain Widely Distributed Worldwide
Bailey, thought to be among the first cereals cultivated by humans, ranks as one of the most broadly distributed grains across the globe.
Death Takes Mrs Ralph in Somerville
Funeral services for Mandy Mellish Ralph 76 who died at her Somerville residence today at 4 45 AM will be Sunday at 2 PM at Center Grove church. Rev Henry Mooney to officiate with interment in Peck directing grandsons pallbearers. Survivors include husband William Ralph daughters Ruby Tyler four sons and many relatives. Mrs Ralph a Christian church member 64 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandy Mellish Ralph
Somerville
Center Grove Church
Henry Mooney
Peck
William Ralph
Ruby Tyler
Marvin Ralph
Detroit
Mich
Halbert Ralph
Baileyton
Douglas Ralph
Knoxville
Tenn
Tommy Ralph
Union Grove
Doss Knighten
Decatur
Harvey Knighten
Vinemont
Hamilton Knighten
Cullman
Thomas Knighten
Donie Eargle
Falkville
Lora Brown
Zade Morgan
Eva
Ralph
The
Christian Church
Truman Denies Dictator Ambition Calls for Steel Workers Return
President Truman declares no desire to be a dictator and urges steel workers to return to work as the government weighs action under the Taft Hartley act. He says the government may continue operation of steel mills in the national interest and seeks meetings with leaders of six steel firms.
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Truman
White House
Communists Consider Compromise in Armistice Talks
Envoys silent after 78 minute Panmunjom session. Vice Adm. Joy and Brig. Gen. Nuckols refused to discuss details. Key issues remain how to exchange prisoners of war, Russian participation in truce supervision, and rehabilitation of military airfields during a cease fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adm
C. Turner Joy
United Nations
William P. Nuckols
UNC
Panmunjom
Orders limit aviation gasoline use amid refinery clash
Violence erupted at the American Liberty Refinery in Mt. Pleasant Texas with a gasoline truck driver suffering a broken nose and head bruises after being pulled from his vehicle by pickets. The company sought court action to curb interference with refinery traffic.
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American Liberty
Mt. Pleasant
Tex
Inwee
Macedonia Baptist plans May 4 service and vows renewal
The Macedonia Baptist church schedules a May 4 service at 11 AM with Rev. L C Hill using The Christian Home as the sermon topic and vows renewal to God and the home. A public invitation is extended for worship. another service occurs Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Sisk home with Luther Browning of the Church of Christ as speaker.
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The
Macedonia Baptist Church
L. C.hill
Willis Sisk
Eighteenth Avenue East
Luther Browning
Church of Christ
Senate hears Pentagon leaders press to restore cuts in 52 billion defense bill
The Senate appropriations committee faced a parade of top Pentagon leaders urging restoration of about 4.5 billion cut by the House as hearings on the defense bill continued. Lovett attacked the limit on military spending while Sen. O Mahoney favored opposing caps to avoid delaying production of planes tanks and ships. In other action the House foreign affairs committee examined amendments to a 7.9 billion foreign aid bill aimed at tying aid to European progress and private investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Defense
Lovett
O’mahoney
D-Wye
Capitol Hill
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Spain
Agriculture Department
Dorothy Dix Dear Miss Dix Advice Column Closer Look
Miss Dix argues that Muriel Nissen neglected her Navy sweetheart during his mother’s funeral and warns that lack of sympathy may doom the relationship. She notes the need for support in bereavement and questions whether the writer has even offered condolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss DIX
Vicky
Birth of a daughter at Decatur General Hospital
Mr and Mrs D G Miller announce the birth of a daughter at Decatur General Hospital today. Admissions yesterday include Robert Sammons Walters Hamilton and others. TVA station records show a high of 85 and 64 at noon with 65 at 7 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Britnell
Locust Street
Decatur General Hospital
John W. Maynor
Lee Street
Jimmy Sprayberry
D. G. Miller
Tanner
Robert B. Sammons
Nineteenth Avenue East
Kenneth Roan
Hartselle
Elton Pearson
Moulton
Wesley Stephenson
Elton Stephenson
Eighth Avenue East
Walter Hamilton
Falkville
Pagma
TVA
Austinville Honors Roll Lists Fifth Six Weeks
The Austinville high school honor roll for the fifth six weeks lists students across several classes. Sr II includes A and B honors with names such as Rachel Lansdell and Tommie Wallace. Sr I and Jr II sections feature multiple students like J D Bullard and Joyce Walker, reflecting strong academic achievement throughout the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austinville High School
Rachel Lansdell
Marjorie Smith
Carolyn Roberts
Wynelle Hall
Carolyn Cartee
Frances Jones
Marjorie Isley
Billie Jo Evans
Adell Smith
Frank Sparkman
Estelle Bolton
Hellen Lively
Dovell Haley
Flora Thompson
Sylvia Schlosser
Louise Hamilton
Betty Wear
Patty Jo Sparkman
Sylvia Isley
Jean Terry
Mary Ann Schrader
Mary Elizabeth Lake
Joyce Walker
Sadie Mae McCleskey
Jimmie Ann Plant
Edwin Liverett
Gary Morris
Bobby Joe Johnson
Arvel Lane
Gaither Williams
Louise Vickers
Eula Williams
Carolyn Baker
Delphine French
Freida Herring
Geraldean Ryan
Joyce Wear, Jr
I. A
Shirley Kay Jones
B—Marshall Hames
Ronald Matthews
Barbara Brazelton
Madeline Byrd
Hester French
Peggy Sue Wallace
Gaynell Engle
Joyce Hogeland
Melba Robbins
Court Election Dispute Shapes Primary Contender
Supt. Hicks appears unopposed in next Tuesday’s primary if the Supreme Court agrees the Circuit Court lacks authority to block Terry from withdrawing the eligibility certificate. The case centers on who can decide the candidate’s eligibility and ballot status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Terry
Escapee Recaptured After Prohibition Raid in Limestone
Limestone County officers arrested 24 year old Swancott Cleveland Ice and his mother during a raid seeking the escaping convict Ive from Kilby prison. Beasley Edgeman Hanks Brown aided in the operation. Ice faces return to Kilby with violations of the prohibition law cited.
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Limestone County
Highway Patrol
Ted Beasley
Carl Edgeman
Listone
Attlee Hanks
Athens
R. E. Brown
Cleveland Ice
Swancott Negro
Kilby
Markets Report from Decatur Farm Prices
Cotton middling 38 cents. No 2 wheat 2.40. No 2 vats 90 cents. No 2 mile 3.16. No 2 white ear corn 1.91. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.80. Hogs paid price in Decatur at 16.75 cents.
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Décatur
North Georgia live poultry market reports weak demand
North Georgia live poultry market sees heavy supplies and fair to good demand. Stocks burden sellers with occasional distress offerings. Prices paid FOB farm range 21 to 23 cents for broilers and fryers. 23 cents only for top quality premium chickens. Sales scattered through Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.
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Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
Nashville Livestock Prices Report From Market Listing
Prices in Nashville show cattle at 25 nominal, calves 50 good to prime 30 36, utility 22 28, hogs 200 with small supply 190 240 Ib, butchers 25 50 cents higher, other weights up 25 cents, choice 190 240 Ib butchers full width of grade 18.75, prices mostly for 190 230 Ib, choice sows 15 15.50, weights up to 550 Ib. sheep none.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Cotton futures dip as liquidation resumes in New York
In New York trading Cotton futures showed early strength but fell on renewed commission house liquidation and sell pressure. By late afternoon May at 38.40, July 37.75 and October 36.06, all closed lower by about 75 cents per bale from the prior close.
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New York
Commission House
Truman campaign remarks and 1948 slate hints
President Truman at a news conference dismissed renomination interest and commented on McMahon's candidacy as qualified. He denied illness rumors about General Eisenhower, calling him a fine man, and noted state conventions will name both on May 10.
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Truman
McMahon
Eisenhower
Mrs. Maggie Draper Dies in the Far West
Death reported for Mrs. Maggie Wilson Draper at her Raymond Washington home on April 27. She was 70, widow of Will Draper and a former Morgan county resident. A Deaf and Blind school graduate from Talladega, she leaves daughter Mary Draper Hackett of Monroe Washington, brothers J. W. Wilson of Birmingham and T. W. Wilson of Dallas, sisters Zerah Lipscomb of Lacey's Spring and J O Smith of Falkville, plus nieces and nephews.
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Maggie Wilson Draper
Raymond
Washington
Draper
Morgan County
Will Draper
Deaf & Blind School
Talladega
Mary Draper Hackett
Monroe Washington
J. W. Wilson
Birmingham
T. W. Wilson
Dallas
Texas
Zerah Lipscomb
Lacey
J. O. Smith
Falkville
Neices
Foreign policy discussed at Kiwanis meeting in Decatur
Kiwanis members and guests heard Charles F. Zukoski Jr. discuss American foreign policy from postwar containment to the Marshall Plan. He urged a positive UN role and warned against overreliance on allies, stressing citizen responsibility in formulating policy.
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Kiwanis
Charles F. Zukoski Jr
First National Bank of Birmingham
Proctor Barnes
E. W. McLeod
Redus Collier
Lester McManus
Fred Hunt
Galveston
Texas
Sam Alexander
Alexander
Kiwanis Club
Decatur
Avery Taylor
Central Methodist Church
Zukoski
United Nations
Mrs. Bertha Biggerstaff Dies in Madison Tenn
Funeral plans for Mrs. Bertha Biggerstaff 55 of Madison Tenn will be announced by Brown's. She is mother of Mrs. Clyde Smith and Mrs. Theo Putnam Jr. of Decatur.
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Bertha Biggerstaff
Madison, Tenn
Brown's
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