Sparks Lashes Ohio for Refusal to Extradite Crawford
Alabama Governor Chauncey Sparks denounces Ohio Governor Lausche for denying extradition of John Crawford a Black man who escaped Kilby Prison in 1935. Crawford had served four months of a 5 to 6 year sentence for burglary and grand larceny. Sparks says race influenced the decision and offers to discuss the case and transfer Ohio inmates if Alabama’s parole system is reforming. Crawford resides in Cleveland with his family and has a son in the Army.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ohio
Alabama
Chaehcey Sparks
U. S
Lausche
Frank ‘J Lausche
Sparks
John Crawford
Kilby Etn
Crawford
Jefferson County
State Pardon and Parole Board
U. S. Army Air Corps
Cleveland
Final Rites Today for William Croyer
William Norman Croyer 60 died Sunday at home after a long illness. Survived by wife Birdie, three daughters Vera Widner Zelma Prince Anna Davis, one son Albert Croyer, four sisters and one brother. Funeral 2:30 at Union Hill auditorium with burial in New Cannon cemetery. Drinkard of Hartselle directing. Pallbearers listed.
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William Norman Croyer
Lacey
Birdie Croyer
Vera Widner
Huntsville
Zelma Prince
Anna Davis
Albert Croyer
Frankie ‘Brooks
John Haga
Ina Culbreath
Somerville
Jim Davis
Henry Croyver
Hartselle
Union Hill Auditorium
New Cannon Cemetery
Drinkard
Cleo Croyer
Norman Croyer
Buford Lawrence
Verlin Whisenant
Frank Whisenant
Wilber Whisenant
Market slide persists as coal strike weighs on NY stocks
New York markets report a fifth straight decline with light liquidation blamed on coal strike and labor rifts. Weak profits from dwindling fuel boosts sentiment. a few earnings and dividends offer small support, while steel and motor shares suffer amid overall cautious trading. Transfers reach about 1,100,000 shares.
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New York
Steels and Motors
New York Cotton Futures Dip on Liquidity concerns
Cotton futures in New York fell as much as 1.30 a bale amid nervous liquidation and hedging. Prices later recovered some on mill buying and short covering. The market was unsettled by a coal strike and government forecasts of mill shutdowns, with late-day prices 60 to 90 cents lower. May 27.33 July 27.37 Oct 27.40.
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N. Y
New York
Nashville Livestock Market Report May 6 Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Nashville Tennessee federal state ag departments report cattle with 500 head and hogs 500 head. Slaughter steers and heifers steady with some top prices around 17.50 for 920-950 lb steers. Canners and cutters slow. cows mostly 7.00-13.00 with some good cows 14-14.25. Hogs active and steady. barrows and gilts 14.55 at 120-150 lbs, sows 13.80. Sheep 200 head steady. few choice ewe and wether lambs up to 16.75, good springers 15.75. Aged slaughter hogs 7.00 own.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal
Chicago Market Receipts and Prices Reported
Chicago market data lists butter and eggs receipts over two days with multiple grade scores and prices. The report shows 317.540 receipts for butter with various grades and car prices, plus 593 for eggs and U S standards and current receipts figures, along with dirties and checks.
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Chicago
Biutter
U. S
U S
Teacher Held for Slayings Near Dutton Alabama
J O Neyman a 55 year old teacher and part time minister surrendered to Jackson County authorities on murder warrants for the slayings of Archie Vaughan and Noah Shrader found shot to death near the Dutton community. The elder Neyman is the father of the man involved in an earlier altercation with the victims.
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Scottsboro
Ala
Jackson County
Dutton
Andy—Jones
J. O. Neyman
Rosalee
Jones
Neyman
Archie R.B. Vaughan
Valley Head
Noah Arthur Shrader
Pisgah
Yesteray
Jackson
Justice Neyman
Fort Payne
Vaughan
Sand Mountain
Shrader
Brewster Calls Zionist Home Land Quest Aid to Britain
Senator Owen Brewster of Maine told a Zionist Day audience in Birmingham that a Jewish homeland in Palestine would give America a listening post and serve humanity. He criticized Churchill for not changing British policy and said the present Labour government had not fulfilled its pledges.
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Brewster
Birmingham
Ala
Palestine
America
Owen Brewster
Maine
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Chinese Book Printing Surpasses Other Languages in 18th Century
In the middle of the 18th century more books were printed in Chinese than in all other languages combined. The statement highlights the prolific Chinese publishing activity of the period and its cultural impact.
British loan plan criticized in Senate debate
Senator Edwin C. Johnson denounced a proposed 3.75 billion loan to Britain as the start of a sweeping lending program that could threaten U S solvency. He warned the United States faces inflation and urged debt relief and a world disarmament conference, while Senate leaders eyed a cloture vote to limit debate.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Colorado
Britain
United States
Johnson
Coloradoan
Hill
Alabama
Barkley
Senate
Hoey
D-N. C
Ball
Rminn
Hickentopper
Iowa
Meat Order Explained by Morgan Price Control Board
Information on slaughtering classifications issued this morning. Class One slaughterers remain under agriculture department rules. Class Two gets a May quota of 100 percent cattle and calves base and 80 percent swine base, with licensing under OPA Order One. Class Three may slaughter 6000 pounds dressed freight per year and cannot sell more than 3000 pounds in six months. Applications for Class Two licenses due by May 15 from the Birmingham OPA office. Labels on wholesale cuts must show the OPA license number. Veterans receive special provisions and should contact the district office.
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Morgan Area Price Control Board
Department of Agriculture
Oid
Rs Roducers
OPA
Phoenix
Birming
Rites Set Today for Jimmie L Compton
Funeral services for four year old Jimmie Leslie Compton son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Compton 923 North Avenue will be held at 3 o clock today conducted by Rev Adolphus Price at Decatur General hospital where he died Saturday in city cemetery arrangements.
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Jimmie Leslie Compton
Leslie Compton
North Avenue
Adolphus Price
Decatur General Hospital
City Cemetery
Folsom to Speak in Decatur at 2 PM
James Big Jim Folsom, Cullman lawyer, was set to address Decatur voters at 2 oclock this afternoon near the vacant lot opposite the Southern Bell office on Johnston Street. This marks his second Decatur visit as he campaigns for Alabama governor before tomorrow's election.
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James
Big Jim
Folsom
Decatur
Southern Bell Telephone
Fohnston Street
Cullman
Alabama
Beseith Folocal
Governors race, judgeships and wet dry referendums in Alabama
Primary results set runoff dates for 44 judgeships 24 solicitors and 106 legislative seats with runoff likely for governor. Bibb and Talladega counties vote on wet or dry status while Montgomery faces a mayoral race to fill the unexpired term of David E Dunn after his resignation.
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Democratic
Committee
Bibb
Talladega
Ontgomery
John Goodwyn
Alex Perry
David E. Dunn
Gordon Persons
Tojo and 26 others plead not guilty in Tokyo war trials
Hideki Tojo and 26 war time leaders pleads not guilty to charges of aggression and murder. The Far East tribunal set a June 3 trial date as defense challenges its jurisdiction. Shumei Okawa was absent for sanity tests following courtroom incidents.
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Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Japan
Pacific
Far East
Tojo
Ichiro Kiyose
William Webb
Australia
New Guinea
Webb
MacArthur
Kiyose
Shumei Okawa
Bbiia
East Asia Economics Research’ Institute of
Manchuria
Mukden
Like Decatur, to Come Back Like Decatur
Two Kalama Michigan teen girls aged 14 and 15 ran away hitching southward, reached Decatur, then sought help at a police station for money and food. Welfare workers started the process to return them home, though the girls said they liked the South and planned to come back.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Decatur
Welfare Department
South
Aircorps Recruiters Here for 60 Days
A five man recruiting team from Turner Field Albany Ga will be in Decatur for 60 days to interview applicants for the United States Army Air Corps. Men 17 to 34 interested in the air corps should contact the Army office at the county courthouse. The team covers a 50 mile radius and includes Lt Everett Gifford Flightohn Wild Lt Francis Potter Lt Vern Larson and Lt J D Elmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Field
Albany
Decatur Music Study Club Opens National Music Week
About 400 attendees filled Central Methodist church for the opening program of National Music Week by the Decatur Music Study club. An 80-voice children’s choir directed by Louise Crutchfield performed two hymns with Elizabeth Roberts on piano, followed by multiple solos and a violin piece. A Pan American cafe scene by Decatur junior high students and talent recitals at local halls conclude Tuesday’s events.
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Decatur
Central Methodist Church
See Pa
Elizabeth Roberts
Louise Crutchfield
G. M. Davenport
Louis Ling
Cecil Timberlake
Lord
W. E. Curry
Shirley Braswell
Mary Allen Speneer
Wendolyn
Gray
Green
Marvin Jones
Galilee
Oscar Napus
L. P. Troupe
Lelia_ Cantwell Seton Hall
S. T. Rollo
Somerville Road School
Local Notes From Hartselle Rome Trip and Clinic Updates
John H. Glasscock, city mail carrier, will visit Atlanta Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Wilma Cox is improving after operation at Hamil clinic. Mrs. Graham Thompson admitted there. Mrs. Johnnie Autrey discharged to Meg. T. F. Adams, bank VP, called to Rome by death of brother E. C. Adams. Gleaners class postponed meeting. Chamber prizes requested by Tuesday night. Registrar session at courthouse to register voters. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Orr return from wedding trip. reside in Hartselle. Mrs. Robert Orr and daughter Barbara back in Louisville. Dennis Keel was a visitor. James R. Wright and Arthur Bean in town on business. Claud V. Dunlap re-enlists in Army for 18 months. Morgan County Teachers Association to meet Friday night at Morgan County High School in Hartselle. Five arrested for vagrancy. Sheriff reports: Mrs. George LaBoon dismissed from Hamil clinic. Phillip Hill and wife welcome daughter born Saturday at Hamil clinic. Mrs. Vernon Hudson improving after operation.
CIO CHIEFTAIN SLAMS CONGRESS AT ATLANTIC CITY
Sidney Hillman CIO Political Action Committee chair paints Congress as a shambles on price control and social legislation. He accuses a house coalition of bowing to manufacturers real estate and meat interests and criticizes the anti civil rights and anti communism actions in oversight. He cites delays on housing public health and fair employment practices and condemns the Rankin committee’s actions.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Sidney Hillman
CIO Political Action Committee
Congress
Hillman
CIO Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Congressional
House of Representatives
National Association of Manufacturers
National Real Estate Board
The
Meat Trust
Clothing Workers’ Convention
House—Committee
Rankin
Almon To Handle Runoff Absentee Ballots
Probate Judge T C Almon will oversee absentee ballots for the June 4 election. Absentee ballots will be handled the same as in the primary, with Green previously in charge for the May primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Almon
John Green
Pastor Resigns After 15 Years At Highland Avenue Baptist
Rev. Charles F. Leek of Highland Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery announces resigning this month after 15 years of service. During his tenure, 2,494 parishioners joined the 1932 enrollment and the church paid off an $85,000 building bond issue.
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Montgomery
Ala
Charles F.leek
Highland Avenue Baptist Church
Absentee Ballot List Certification Varied Names
Certification states the list of absentee ballots received since May 2 1946. Signatures include J B Patterson and Lee. Names listed include Bess Beatty Turner Elizabeth Powers Samuel Noland Propst Clara Propst Bernard Fielder Geo Wert Turner McGwrier Jackson Tankersley Mary Tankersley Irwin Quinn Malcolm and others.
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Bess Beatty Turner
J. G. G. B. Blackwell, Jr
Elizabeth Frances Powers
Samuel Noland Propst
Clara Latta Propst
Bernard L. Fielder
Geo. Wert Turner
Eee
McGwier Jackson Tankersley
Mary Armstrong Tankersley
Irwin J, Quinn Malcolm
Alcatraz Break Fails as Guards Kill Three Leaders
FBI guards burst into the final dark corridor of the Alcatraz wing on Saturday and found three convicts dead after a failed breakout. Bernard Coy, 46, lead the assault and seized a guard’s rifle. Joseph Cretzer, 35, Los Angeles bank robber, commanded the fight. Marvin Hubbard, 36, Tennessee kidnapper, outlasted the other leaders by one night. The breakout collapsed as lack of firearms and key access doomed the escape plan.
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Bernard Coy
Spry
Louisville
Bert Burch
Joseph Paul Cretzer
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Marvin F. Hubbard
Tennessee
Coy
Cretzer
Burch
the Rock
Johnston
Miller
Rufus
Whitey
Franklin
Alcatraz
Guy
Marriage Licenses Report From Local Clerks
David Carl Moore of Decatur and Ola Mae Harbin of Trenton receive licenses. Woodrow Wilson of Denton Danville and Velma Odell Lawrence of Danville also listed for license. Elianna Roberts of Decatur and Martha Lee Puckett of Danville complete pairing.
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David Carl Moore
Decatur
Ola Mae Harbin
Trenton
Woodrow Wilson
Denton
Danville
Velma Odell Lawrence
Elianna Roberts
Martha Lee Puckett
Week-end Docket Shows 510 In Fines And Bonds
City docket lists 25 cases from Saturday night to Monday morning with fines and bonds totaling 510 dollars. Prohibition violations and hit-and-run carry 100 dollar fines. coal license sale and petty larceny incur 25 dollar penalties. Other entries include fighting, gaming, drunks, and untried cases.
Marine Corps Chief Attacks Army-Navy Merger Plan
Gen. Alexander A. Vandegrift warned the Senate Naval Committee that the Army seeks to erase the Marine Corps through a pending merger bill. He said the Marine Corps would be reduced to ceremonial roles and weak combat formations, denying claims of disintegration and low morale. The four star general urged protection of the Marines’ fighting power.
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Washington
Alexander A. Vandegrit
Marine Corps
Vandegrift
War Department General Staff
Marine Corps xxx
UN Eyes Iran Case as Russian Withdrawal Hopes Rise
The council awaits Iran's report on Russian troop withdrawals amid a Franco related debate. Ambassador Hussein Ala may present Russia’s pullout status by Wednesday’s meeting, with the atomic energy commission due to convene by month’s end.
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United Nations
Atomic Energy Commission
Hussein Ala
New York
Russia
Iran
World Monetary Fund Opens Session In Washington
The 39 nation world monetary fund begins its first session with executive directors aiming to begin currency stabilization by October. A 12 member board is to select a chief executive earning $30,000 tax free. The IMF and its sister Bank, created at Bretton Woods in 1944, will start in borrowed quarters at the Federal Reserve.
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Washington
World Monetary Fund
Aoe Bank
Monetary Fund
Bretton
Ee H
Federal Reserve Board
Salvation Army Advisory Board to Meet Tuesday
The Salvation Army advisory board will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday night at 602 Line Street, the home of Mr and Mrs F O Smith. William L Devota of Atlanta will show a film about the Salvation Army at the gathering, and all members are urged to attend.
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The
Salvation Army
F. O. Smith
Line Street
Peoples Church
William L. Devota
Atlanta
Phantom Killer Starks Slaying Shocks Texarkana
Texas and Arkansas officers hunt a Phantom Killer after Virgil Starks is fatally shot in his home and his wife is wounded while calling for help. The crime spree, tied to earlier murders, has residents arming themselves as investigators trace a lone suspect across the border.
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Texarkana
Tex
Texas
Arkansas
Virgil Starks
Starks
Starks Yard
Polly Ann Moore
Richard Griffin
Paul Martin
Betty Jo Booker
W. B. Davis
Miller County
Ark
Fuantom
Texarkana Gazette and News
Train Times Change Today At L N Station
Changes in passenger and switching service at the L N railroad station due to coal shortage were listed by J J Hardwick. Switching will be once every 24 hours. Train No 89 from Nashville to Birmingham arrives Decatur at 4 13 and will be handled on No 1 to Nashville at 5 12 am. Train No 88 to Nashville will be handled on No 4 for a Decatur arrival at 11 34 pm. Both changes take effect today.
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J. J. Hardwick
Nashville
Birmingham
Decatur
France Faces Future Government Amid Coalition Talks
The article notes that the French president could be a figurehead and that De Gaulle supported a strong executive with a two chamber legislature. It mentions the socialist, communist, and MRP parties and questions which may gain control of the provisional government or if another coalition will form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
MRP
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Sulpha Tablets Make Baby Sick at Noble Russell Home
Noble Russell Jr two and a half years old took three sulpha tablets Thursday morning. His sister Elizabeth Russell 17 months old contracted measles while Mary Ann Russell eight years old was recovering. Noble Jr was doing nicely Elizabeth improving and Mary Ann over the measles. The family hopes for a happy Tuesday election.
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Noble Russell
Noble Russell Jr
Elizabeth Russell
Mary Ann Russell
Noble
Elizabeth
Mary Ann
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Morgan County
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E. McDaniel
Handy Ellis
Handy Bilis
Wall Street
Bohds
Jimmie L. Compton
Aircorps
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Diartr
John H. Glasscock
Wilma Cox
Hamil Clinic
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the -Hamil
Meg
T.F. Adams
State National Bank
Rome
E. C. Adams
Oe Adams
Gleaners
Central Baptist Church
Women's Chamber of Commerce
Quince Eddens
Rufus Warren
C. A. Moore
Reed Rogers
Board of Registrars
C. L. Orr
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Robert Orr
Barbara
Dennis Ke Eal I
James R. Wright
Arthur Bean, Hartselle
Andy
B. Grimmett
Falkville
James Johnson
Claud V. Dunlap
Vinemont
Morgan County Teachers’ Association
Morgan County High School
W. T. Willoughby
George LaBoon
Sixth Avenue West
Brown's Ambulance
Phillip Hill
Almon
State of Alabama, Morgan Co
J. B
Patterson, Lee
Memphis
Sheffield
Lanott Ala
Keesler Field
Miss
Austin
Savannan
Gadsden
Fort Pierre
Fla
Philadelia
B'ham
Nsley Sta
Clearwater
Bynum, Ala
Als
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Conn
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FBI
Iaked
Monetary Fund Group
Salvation” Army Board
James L. Rankin Insurance
Sarg Man Sienna Oscatur
Pacml 9006
Parker Fountain
Digger’s Book Store
Sudan
Paul C. Davi
W. Church
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