Weather outlook and local notices from Decatur
Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday with little temperature change and light winds. Mrs. J. B. Jones moved from Decatur General hospital to 504 West Gordon Drive by Brown's ambulance Friday. Various items note operations, hospital recoveries, PTA meeting, voter registration, births, and military station details in Decatur and nearby areas.
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J. B. Jones
Decatur General Hospital
West Gordon Drive
Brown's Ambulance
All of Iran evacuated by Soviet forces report
Tehran May 4 official sources say all Iran evacuated by Russians, while Azerbaijan province seen as almost complete. Firouz cites ongoing negotiations with central government on reuniting Azerbaijan, Pishevari possibly returning as provincial governor. Weather delays Pishevari flight to Tabriz. Officials promise further details tonight or tomorrow.
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Joh C. Goodwin
Tehran
Iran
Muzaffar Firouz
Azerbaijan
Red Army
Firouz
Jafar Pishevari
Pishevari
Tabriz
Man Burned In Explosion On Church Street
Walter A. Hargrove of 622 Fifth Avenue West suffered serious neck and arm burns and head and elbow lacerations when the carburetor of his car exploded after running out of gas on Church Street near Thomas Terrace. He was knocked unconscious and rushed to Decatur General Hospital after the blast around 1 15 o clock Saturday afternoon. He had been on a fishing trip with Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson and their son.
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Walter A. Hargrove
Fifth Avenue West
Hargrove
Church Street
Thomas Terrace
Ed Johnson
Johnson
Decatur Genera Hospital
Brown
Shippers Oppose British Cotton Buying as Loan Approved
The American Cotton Shippers Association approved a loan to Great Britain in principle but voiced bitter opposition to continued government buying of cotton by Britain. The stance was outlined in resolutions at the 22nd annual convention in New Orleans on May 4.
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New Orleans
Great Britain
American Cotton Shippers Association
Shippers
Return of blinded biologist to Fish and Wildlife Service work
Thomas Atkinson, blinded and with both arms lost from a land mine injury in Texas while training recruits, returns to his biologist job at the Fish and Wildlife Service. He seeks a permanent apartment for his family, and will resume duties at Wheeler refuge on Somerville Road after a four year war interruption. He left today for Columbia Alabama and will return with wife and seven month old daughter to renew work May 15.
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Thomas Atkinson
Texas
Fish and Wildlife Service
Atkinson
The
Wildlife Service
Army
Wheeler Refuge
Somerville Road
Veterans’ Administration
Columbia
Ala
Veterans urged to blend science and planning in farming
P O Davis, Alabama State Extension Service director, told veterans at the Decatur Conference on Veterans Affairs that successful farming comes from a production program, fair prices, and reinvestment for better living. Speakers from multiple counties highlighted education and training needs.
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P. O. Davis
Alabama State Extension Service
Extension Service
Lyons Hotel
Decatur Conference On Veterans Affairs
Alabama
The
Veterans Administration
Lauderdale
Colbert
Lawrence
Franklin
Limestone
Madison
Morgan
Keller
J. A. Keller
Florence State Teachers College
P. M. Norton
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
API
School of Veterinary Medicine
School of Forestry
School of Pharmacy
Chester Knight
University of Alabama
Alabama candidates rail at voters ahead of Democratic primary
By Rex Thomas Montgomery Alabama May 4 Upwards of 1000 candidates for state district county and city offices prepared last minute appeals before Tuesday's statewide Democratic primary election Registration lists swollen by poll tax exemptions suggested a record vote over 300000 The governor probate judge Elbert Boozer of Anniston Lt Gov Handy Ellis of Columbiana and James E Big Folsom of Cullman led the field in the quadrennial scramble.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Ala
Elbert Boozer
Anniston
Handy . Ellis
Columbiana
James E
Big
Folsom
Cullman
Election party invites readers to watch returns at office
The Daily extends a cordial invitation for an election party at its office Tuesday night with returns flashed on screen. The Associated Press wire will bring statewide results. Returning officers in Morgan county are asked to telephone results as soon as known. Extra speeches by Ellis Boozer and Folsom add to the day’s events at Rockford Scottsboro and Decatur.
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Associated Press
Morgan County
the Daily
Public Service, Commission
Gordon Persons
Montgomery
Agriculture
Joe Poole
Butler Springs
Persons
Ellis
Boozer
Folsom
Rockford
Scottsboro
Big Jim
Decatur
Folsom Plans Decatur Speech Monday Afternoon
James Big Jim Folsom the Cullman lawyer and Alabama governor candidate will bring his string band to Decatur Monday at 2 PM. Mayor H R Folsom announces the stop to campaign against Alabama’s political machine and notes a morning speech in Scottsboro before the preliminary. Summer says other candidates may speak at the meeting.
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James
Big Jim" Folsom
Cullman
Alabama
Decatur
H.R. Folsom
Southern Bell Telephone
Johnston Street
Summer
Scottsboro
Decature
Folsom
170 Lives Claimed in Alabama Auto Accidents This Year
Montgomery reports 170 people killed and 828 injured in Alabama auto crashes so far this year as the State Department of Public Safety discloses the figures.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Department of i
Truman Calls Coal Strike a National Disaster
President Truman issued a report labeling the soft coal strike a national disaster and warning its full impact has barely begun. The document, prepared for the Chief Executive by the Office of War Mobilization, notes plants closing nationwide and cites pressure for government seizure of mines amid Senate demands for action against John L. Lewis.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
John L. Lewis
Office of War Mobilization
Civilian Production Administration
Charles G. Ross
Lucas
D-Ni
J - Agency
Twe
Office
Defense Transportation
White House
Lewis
Schwellenbach
Solid Fuels Administration
Identity of body remains a puzzle in river death
An elderly white man found tangled in a trot line in the Tennessee river remains unidentified five days into the investigation. Limestone County Coroner J. E. Clem said no definite clues have emerged. The body was found by Ralph Mooney and his wife about six miles downriver from Ingalls shipyard. he is described as 55 to 60 years old, five feet tall, 130 to 150 pounds, wearing overalls. Coroner Clem urged anyone with information to contact his office.
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Tennessee
Limestone
J. E. Clem
Clem
Ralph Mooney
Lth
Avenue West
Ingalls Shipyard
Limestone County
Jimmie Compton Dies at Decatur General Hospital
Jimmie Compton four year old son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Compton of 923 North Avenue died at 845 PM Saturday at Decatur General hospital after illness from lockjaw He is survived by his parents two sisters Marjorie and Shirley and brothers Bobbie and Billie Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Brown Funeral company
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Jimmie Compton
Leslie’ ‘Compton
North Avenue
Decatur General Hospital
Marjorie
Shirley Compton
Bobbie
Billie
Brown Funeral Company
Arabs Seek Russian Aid in Palestine Crisis
Arab groups plan to send delegations to Moscow to urge Soviet backing at the United Nations and Arab League discussants. The move follows a British American inquiry report and a near unity among Arab leaders over Palestine as exiled leaders weigh returning to lead opposition.
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Tom Williams
London
Moscow
Patestirté
United Nations
Arab League
Cairo
Palestine
Soviet Union
Grand Mufti
Jerusalem
Middle East
France
Holy
Lebanon
Collision injures motorists in Decatur intersection
A 1939 Ford and a Quality Model laundry truck collide at Sherman Street and 16th Avenue East at 11 15 Saturday. Carl Slayton 1707 Sixth Avenue South under observation at Decatur General Hospital not believed seriously injured. Mrs D T Hart of Albertville and T G Earwood treated and released after first aid. Police say Hart was driving south on 16th Avenue, car turned and overturned. truck rolled back about 25 feet.
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Sherman Street
16Th Avenue
Carl Slayton
Sixth Avenue South
Decatur General Hospital
Slayton
D. T. Hart
Albertville
T. G. Earwood
J. B. Whitmire
Hart
Whitmire
MacArthur sees encouraging signs of democracy in Japan
General MacArthur reported progress in Japan's occupation noting an epoch making constitution, Japan's first free election in 11 years, and a liberated press. He praised the democratic spirit, the ban on war as a sovereign right, and wide female participation in the vote.
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Morrie Landsberg
Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
Ehara
Liberal Party
M Yama
Poole Leader In 36 Counties in Alabama Primary
Senator J. Bruce Henderson, campaign manager for gubernatorial candidate Joe N. Poole, claims Poole will lead in 36 counties and place first or second in 61 of 67 counties. He cites a week of campaigning in Mobile, Daphine, Grove Hill, Jackson, and Clark County as evidence of rising support.
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Montgomery
J. Bruce Henderson
Joe N. Poole
Clark County
Grove Hill
Jackson
Henderson
Poole
Ellis Oe
Last of Band Members in Mutiny Slain at Alcatraz
San Francisco May 4 The Alcatraz siege ends as three ringleaders Cretzer Coy and Hubbard are found dead and others unnamed are in custody. FBI will pursue indictments and seek capital punishment for participants.
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Marvin Franklin Hubbard
Chattanooga
Tenn
Alcatraz Prison
San Francisco ‘Bay
San Francisco
Calif
Alcatraz
Offi
Federal
James V. Bennett
James A. Johnston
Joseph
Paul Cretzger
Bernard Coy
Marvin Hubbard
Hubbard
Cretzer
Coy
Thompson
Shockley
Father Held in Son's Death Near Haleyville Alabama
In Hamilton Alabama on May 4 a 47 year old Marton county farmer Otis Carter was jailed on a murder charge for the killing of his 22 year old war veteran son James Robert Carter at the father's home. The shooting followed a drinking incident and the father says the son tried to choke him. The mother witnessed the slaying and the Carter family resides near Haleyville on Marion Winston county lines. Survivors include a widow and two brothers in the armed services and two married sisters in Birmingham.
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Hamilton
Ala
Marton
H. M. Couch
James Robert Carter
Otis Carter
Haleyville
Marion Co
arion-Winston
Carter
Birmingham
Absentee Voting Draws National Attention in May Primary
National and international interest swells as voters from 21 states and beyond cast absentee ballots for Alabama Morgar county May 7 primary. Probate Judge T C Almon notes turnout across states and territories, with voters from Kentucky Mississippi Florida Georgia Virginia South Carolina Oregon Louisiana Oklahoma and others.
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Alabama
Morgar County
Canal Zone
Germany
T. C. Almon
Kentucky
Mississis
Florida
Georgia
Virginia
South Carolina
Temas
Oregon
Loulana
Oklahoma
Iliass
Peieets Feltey Enlaain
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Eeascaturs
Fred
Muzzy
Charleston
S. C
Hinz
Vanderbilt Hospital
Nashville
Parent-Teachers Association of
Decatur Senior High School
A T. Hanson
Board of Registrars
Frank Kirby
East Vine T
Calvin Winton
Somerville
John Draper
Hartseller
Highway Patrol
H. L. Thornton
F. C. Alexander
Cherry Point
Walt McGee
Priceville
James C. McAnear
Guam
Yssie S. S
J. P. McAnear
Fifteenth
V. Blankenship
Fort Barrancas, Fla
M .A. Blankenship
Essie Chandler
Robert B. Wilds
Bolivia
S. H. Wilds
Ellis Lane
Hamil Clinic
Vernon. Hudson
H.H. Jones
Delma Tipper
Trinity
Baugh
J. P. Hyatt
Baugh’s Infirmary
J. T. Luker
Fifth Avenue South
Baby Goodwin Rose
W. E. Rose
Arlie Sims
Mr. Hope
T. L. Davidson
Prospect Drive
W.M- Rodgers
Fifth Avenue East
Mildred Pearson
Peoria
Ill
Rodgers
Addison Poole
Grant Street
Perce
By Ken Reynolds
Veterans Aid
Government Tools
Sen
Arab Higher Committee
Thlee
Alan Cunningham
Holy Land
Voice of Israel
Syria
Nation
Claim
FBI
Attorrey
Deasy
Federal Grand Jury
Johnston and
Bennett
Joseph Paul Cretzer
Los Angles
Marvin F.hubbard
Tennessee Kittsnapper
Miran Edgar Thom
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