Truman Voices Blunt Warning Position
President Truman declares this is our position and the UN one package proposal must be accepted. Allies weigh alternatives if rejected including a stalemate continuation, blockade of Red China ports, or targeted diplomatic options with Russia.
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Washington
Truman
United Nations
Red China
China
United States
Korea
William C. Foster
Russia
Foster
Kremlin
Moscow
U. S
Ed States
38Th Parallel
North
South Korea
Truman Warns Against Armistice By Slavery Threat
President Truman says the United States will not accept an armistice that turns over humans for slaughter or slavery. General Ridgway will depart Monday to relieve Eisenhower as NATO commander in Europe. Joy proposes indefinite talks pause. Reds seek Friday session. UN Command may repatriate 70,000 of 169,000 prisoners and civilians. Reds demand 132,000 Chinese and North Korean troops.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Ridgway
Eisenhower
NATO
Europe
Joy
U. N
Air battles near Manchuria involve Sabre jets and Meteors
American Sabre jets and Australian Meteors defended against MiG-15s in two mid afternoon air battles. Each engagement occurred roughly 40 miles from the Manchurian border as weekly summaries report multiple flights and distances.
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Manchurian
Alabama butane dealers pick new executive secretary
John W. Rooney of Montgomery was chosen yesterday by the Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Dealers Association to handle administrative affairs. Rooney, a dealer himself, resigns as vice president of Suburban Montgomery to take the post.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Butane and Propane Dealers
Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Dealers Association
John W. Rooney
Suburia
Community events and hospital notices in Decatur area
Mrs. Eldredge Guire improves at home after illness. Two G A banquets planned May 15 at Southside Baptist and May 16 at Central Baptist. Local hospital admissions include Mrs. Browning, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Moon dismissed. multiple closings and new admissions at Ellis-Meyer and Decatur General. Sermons and church events scheduled across First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Memorial Drive Methodist, Austinville Church of God, Sixteenth Avenue Baptist, and Central Methodist. Fire department report cites short circuit at Austinville residence with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist Church
Central Baptist Church
Decatur General Hospital
D. G. Holloway
Decatur 2
Brenda Sue Nix
Leon Nix
Third Avenue
Carolyn Sue Hill
S. A. Hill
1814 Avenue
Pleas Graham
Fourth Avenue
W. H. Bennett
Hartselle
Eulalie Owen
Prospect Drive
W. H. Jackson
Danville 2
Gloria Asherbranner
West Church Street
John Sandlin
Austinville Road
Hearing on Injunction Against Blackwell Proceeded in Court
Judge Powell denied a continuance for the temporary injunction hearing against Marion Blackwell. Circuit Solicitor Johnson and County Solicitor Calvin presented evidence from three officers about liquor and gaming found during raids at 110 Bank Street. Court to reconvene tomorrow at 8:30 A.M.
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Marion Blackwell
Newton B. Powell
Blackwell
Powell
Circuit
George Johnson
Joe Calvin
Bank Street
Sherman Powell
Johnson
Calvin
Mrs. Nellie Hamilton Rites Planned in Falkville
Funeral services for 65 year old Nellie Hamilton of Falkville will be held Friday at 2 PM at Johnsons Chapel with Rev. Joe Gomes officiating and burial in the adjacent cemetery. Survivors include her husband Walter Hamilton two daughters four sons four grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. She belonged to Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. Pallbearers named.
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Nellie Hamilton
Falkville
Oo General Hospital
Johnson's Chapel
Joe Gomes
Peck
Walter Hamilton
Falkville 2
James W. Nichols
Edna Cornelius
Hartselle
Addie McAbee
Gadsden
Elmer
James Elbert
Ernest A. Hamilton
John D. Hamilton
Chicago
C. F. Cornelius
Idabell
Oklahoma
Alvie Cornelius
Ceiling For Irish Potatoes To Be Less
Alabama new crop Irish potatoes will have a ceiling price more than a penny lower per pound on Monday, OPS announces. May dug potatoes see ceilings drop from 3.95 to 3.60 per hundred pounds as shipments from five Southeastern states rise.
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Birmingham
Alabama
OPS
A. R. Meadows
More stamps sold in Birmingham or Alabama gambling stamps
Two more federal gambling stamps were sold to Alabamians. Internal Revenue Collector William E. Davis said the stamps were issued to Mrs. E. L. Stroud doing business as The Spot to Eat in Saf ford and to R. D. Moore Jr. in Shef field. Customers with Phenix City addresses bought most of the several hundred stamps sold since the law took effect last November 1.
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Birmingham
Internal Revenue
William E. Davis
E. L. Stroud
Safford
R. D. Moore Jr
Sheffield
House approves federal action backing state fair trade laws
The House passed a 196 to 10 vote to authorize federal enforcement of state fair trade laws and sent the measure to the Senate. A Camp McDowell pilgrimage for communion led by Bishop Carroll Carpenter was noted. Weather data from Knoxville shows river stages and temperatures with light rain recorded.
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Bulletin
Washington
House
Senate
Camp McDowell
C. J. C. Carpenter
Folsom Silent On Political Plans Gone To Buck's Pocket
Former Gov James E Folsom dismisses questions on his defeated slate saying he and Senator Lamberth have gone to Buck's pocket a mythical retreat for defeated candidates in North Alabama He declines further comments on future plans Gov Gordon Persons backed three winners over Folsom allies in the Tuesday primary including Justice Goodwyn over Broughton Lamberth for a state Supreme Court seat Pelham Merrill over Lawrence Andrews for another court seat and incumbent Jack Owen over Ed Howard for PSC president.
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Cullman
Ala
James E. Folsom
Big Jim
Buck
North
Alabama
Senator Lamberth
Folsom
Gordon Persons
Persons
John L. Goodwyn
Broughton Lamberth
Supreme Court
Pelham Merrill
Lawrence K. Andrews
Jack Owen
Sylacauga
Ed Howard
Public Service Commission
Decatur fat stock show sets records at Coliseum sale
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce and the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries hosted a large fat stock show and sale in the coliseum. Hotel Lyons was grand champion bidder on an 895 pound Hereford at 50.0 cents per pound, while Kroger Grocery Co. bought a 1095 pound reserve grand champion at 36.73 cents per pound. Premiums ranged from two to four cents per pound. grades spanned 32 to 36.75 cents for choice and 32 to 34.50 cents for good, with numerous buyers present from Hotel Lyons to State National Bank and others.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
State Department of Agriculture and Industries
Coliseum
Lyons
Kroger Grocery Company
P. C. Rocquemore
Alabama
Decatur
Rocquemore
Robert “Bob” Keller
Pulaski, Tenn
Hotel Lyons
Kroger Grocery Co
State National Bank
Carl's Grocery
Huland Ryan
Star Market
Parks Grocery
Arrow Provision Co
Oil Cut Drops 30 Percent in High Octane Aviation Fuel
The Air Force trims training flight hours as suppliers reduce output of high octane aviation gasoline by about thirty percent. The move affects commercial airliners and private planes relying on high octane fuel.
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Air Force
Service Friday For 7 H Gunn
Funeral services for Thomas Henry Gunn 87 of 232 Eighth Avenue West will be Friday at 10 30 A M from Brown's chapel Rev Sheppard Bryan will conduct the rites with interment in city cemetery He died Wednesday at his home Survivors include three daughters Mrs Charles H Crow Birmingham Mrs Charles Kirk and Mrs Sam Blackwell both of Decatur three sons Charlie Gunn George Gunn and Jack Gunn all of Decatur nine grandchildren four great grandchildren and a number of other relatives Pallbearers will be Ted Poole J H Sneed Alvis Briscoe Bryan McAfee and Ernest Polle
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Thomas Henry Gunn
Eighth Avenue West
Brown’s Chapel
Sheppard Bryan
City Cemetery
Gunn
Morgan County Board of Registrars
Charles H. Crow
Birmingham
Charles Kirk
Sam Blackwell
Decatur
Charlie Gunn
George Gunn
Jack Gunn
Ted Poole
J. H. Sneed
Alvis Briscoe
Bryan McAfee
Ernest Polle
Truman reflects on 1945 World War II ending and current crisis
President Truman, marking the 1945 announcement anniversary, says the nation has pursued lasting world peace since then. He cautions that Cold War strains persist with steel and oil disputes and copper industry labor tensions. He notes Congress’ defense and aid posture, links recent events to Stalin, but remains hopeful for eventual peace.
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Korea
Congress
Stalin
Service Held Today For W. A. Griffin
Funeral services for W. A. Griffin 77 of Athens were held today at 2 P M at Market Street Church of Christ. G C Rollins officiated with McConnell directing. Survivors include six daughters Mrs W C Brown Mrs W R Simmons Mrs Grady Hanks Mrs Billy Watterson all from Decatur Mrs Bob Simmons Florence and Miss Ruby Griffin Nashville two sons Alvin Griffin Elkmont and Woodrow Griffin Jadison and 12 grandchildren.
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W. A. Griffin
East Street
Athens
Market Street Church of
Bob Simmons
Florence
Ruby Griffin
Nashville
Alvin Griffin
Elkmont
Woodrow Griffin
Jadison
Tennessee
McCarty Misses Narrow Primary Win in Florida Race
Florida gubernatorial race results show Dan McCarty leading with 339,441 votes of 1628 precincts reporting while J Brailey Odham trails at 223,359. With absentee ballots and missing precincts unlikely to push him past 50 percent, McCarty faces a runoff threat as other statewide and district races finalize. Jerry Maddox plans Camp Westmoreland participation as registrations and fees are due by May 15.
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Dan McCarty
J. Brailey
Bill Hendrix
Dale Spencer
McCarty
Fuller Warren
Cohan
Richard A. Mack
State Railroad and Public Utilities Commission
Mack
Thomas S. Ferguson
D. S. Dansby
Peaslee Streets
U. S
Spessard L. Holland
Supreme Court
B. K. Roberts
Thomas D. Bailey
Courtney Campbell
Dunedin
Congress
Bob Sikes
James A. Haley
Lex Green
D. R
Billy) Matthews
Jerry Maddox
Danville
Westmoreland
Jerry
B. R. Maddox
Election returns reveal multiple races across courts and commissions
Detailed vote tallies show results for Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Public Service Commission, Democratic committeemen and committeewomen, congressional districts, and district delegates. Notable figures include Boykin, Grant, Roberts, Selden, and Kefauver supporters in several contests. Delegates not designated remain uncommitted.
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Frank Boykin
Ben Glover
Joe Thompson
George Grant
Holland Gilmore
George Andrews
Neil Metcalf
Kenneth Roberts
Wright
Armistead Selden
Edward de Graffenried
Battle
Vines
John M. Coxwell
Favors Russell
Roland Cooper
W. C. Taylor
Wilbur Nolen
Thomas E. Martin
John E. Britton
W. Payne Russell
A. Guy Duncan
William E. Garner
J. Vaughan Hamm
A. L. Patterson
Hugh D. Merrill Jr
Tom Blake Howle
Ira L. Armstrong
Ed Hyde
Walter L. Harper
H. G. Rains
Gene Starnes
F. L. Ferrell
C. G. Allen
R. R. Wade
Hugh W. Roberts
H. Coleman Long
Aaron D. Harris
Max Shiller
John Wallace
William A. Brown
Dan Davis
Gwin Favors Kefauver
Austin
Painter
Rail link opens Peru's Titicaca to Matarani port
A rail corridor completed last year connects Lake Titicaca in Peru with the Pacific Ocean port of Matarani enhancing cargo movement. The project links highland transport with coastal trade, aiming to boost regional commerce and reduce transit times.
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Lake Titicaca
Peru
Pacific Ocean
Matarani
Market Prices in Decatur Farm Report
Cotton middling 38 cents, strict low 36.50 cents. No 2 wheat 2.40 dollars. No 2 oats 90 cents. No 2 mile 3.10 dollars. No 2 white ear corn 1.91 dollars. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.80 dollars. Hogs priced in Decatur at 19.50 cents.
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Decatur
Poultry market steady as supplies clear to plants
USDA North Georgia live poultry market reports offerings remain very heavy with improving trade confidence. Most movements go to dressing plants at 22 cents delivered. prices paid FOB farm Wednesday afternoon and today for broilers and fryers all weights range 20 to 22 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Market Report Nashville Feeder Cattle and Hogs Prices
At Nashville Tennessee Federal-State cattle market buyers posted prices for various classes. Good grade steers 30.00, utility cows 22.00-24.50, calves 100 head good to prime 31.00-36.00, hogs 190-240 lb barrows 20.00, 250-290 lb hogs 18.50-18.75, 150-180 lb hogs 18.00-18.50, sows 16.00-16.50.
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Nashville
Tenn
Illinois delegates at large push for Stevenson endorsement
In Springfield Still Has Hope Arvey remains optimistic about the convention endorsing Stevenson for the presidential nomination. The convention will name 20 at large delegates, each with a half vote, forming Illinois 60 vote delegation. Florida results spark renewed Southern contest between Russell and Kefauver, with senators George and Douglas differing on impact. Russell edges Kefauver in Florida 339,916 to 272,238. Florida delegates vote May 27, and both candidates claim momentum for their national bids.
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Illinois
Arvey
Springfield
Stevenson
Florida
Richard Russell
Georgia
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Kefauver
Walter George
Russell
Paul Douglas Ofllinois
Roth
Ohio
For Sale 1941 Ford in Quick Sale Offer
Auction style ad notes a 1941 Ford for sale at 450 Spring Street Austinville. The listing emphasizes a favorable price and a quick sale.
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Ford
Spring Street
Austinville
Governor weighs clemency for two condemned men in Alabama
In Montgomery, Gov. Gordon Persons faces clemency hearings for Levert Forrest of Mobile and Eddie Thomas of Jefferson County. If denied, both will be executed at Kilby Prison early tomorrow. The cases involve Forrest in a cattle theft linked murder and Thomas tied to a rape confession later challenged as coerced.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gordon Persons
Levert Forrest
Mobile
Eddie Thomas
Jefferson County
Kilby
William N. McQueen
Thomas
State Supreme Court
Cooper Drake
Andrew Lee Smith
Consumer credit terms extend 24 months for appliances
Banks offer 10 percent down and 24 months to pay on TV and radio purchases while Regulation W sets 30 percent down for cars and 15 percent for furniture and appliances with 18 months to pay. Real estate terms under Regulation X are kept but suspension unlikely.
General's Report Before Labor Committee on Steel Wages
Chairman Nathan P. Feinsinger of the Wage Stabilization Board defended the 26 cent an hour steel wage package before the House Labor Committee. He warned that removing the board’s authority could trigger industrial chaos in labor management disputes.
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Nathan P. Feinsinger
The
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
House Labor Committee
Congress
Evening Movie Listings With Notable Stars
The schedule shows multiple cinemas listing titles and showtimes. Jeanne Craik and Thelma Ritter headline Amüsemen Princess with times 1:15 through 9:25. Other films include The Strange Door with Karloff and Forrest, Marine Raiders with OBrien Ryan and Hussey, South of Pago Pago with Hall and McLaglen, The Secret of Convict Lake with Ford Tierney, A Place In The Sun with Montgomery Clift and Taylor, and Excuse My Dust with Red Skelton. plus Lil Abner and Sewanee Show Boat.
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Reds
U.N
UN Command
Elton C. Fayap
Sanscaturs
Laem
Ellis-Meyer Hospital
Robert Browning
Lyons Hotel
J. C. Morgan
Twelfth Avenue West
G. B. Moon
Somerville
F Ellis-Meyer Hospital
George J. Dawson
East Cain Street
Robert Holt
William Wright
Robert Wright
South Avenue
Annie P. Stewart
Ninth Avenue West
Walter M Eee
Jackson Street
Sheerettee
Eighth Avenue
Alves Hayes
Addison
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Gilbert Cox
First Baptist Church
Cub Scout Pack Five
Delano Park
W. W. Glass
First Presbyterian Church
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
W. M. Treadaway
Emmett Woodard
Moulton 3
Church of God
B. R. Taylor
Moulton
Lee Franklin
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
T. J. Sibley
Mr. Hope
T. J. Chitwood
Central Methodist Church
Harry Denman
Christian By
Chi-Rho Choir
Mrs. Hamilton
Lester McManus
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Tennessee River
U. S. Weather Bureau
Knoxville
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wilson
TVA
West Point Fha
West Point
FHA
Melba Law
Betty Howell
Nedra Hudson
Yvonne McAfee
Gladys Jones
Thoris Stewart
H. Gunn
Associated Press
Selden
Nashville Livestock
Labor and Industry
Amusemen
Jeanne Craik
Thelma Ritter
Roxy
the Strange Door
Charles Laughton
Boris Karloff
Sally Forrest
Sunset—Marine Raiders
Pat O’brien
Robert Ryan
Ruth Hussey
Capitol
Pago Pago
Jon Hall
Victor McLaglen
Strand
Mars
Excuse My
Dust
Red Skelton
Macdonald Carey
Lil Abner and
Sewanee Show Boat
Curtis
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