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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
1
Partly cloudy and slightly warmer this afternoon and tonight with increasing clouds and scattered thundershowers late tonight and Friday. Coastal winds shift from moderate east to southeast as the forecast covers the state. Local social items include visits to Sheffield and Louisville for the Derby, church events at First Presbyterian, and ship of several residents with Navy discharges.
Alabama primary returns show James E. Fol som leading the governor race with 82 129 votes followed by Handy Ellis at 72 880 from 2 037 of 2 335 boxes tabulated. Reps. Hobbs Jarman and Andrews won reelections, while Patrick and Rains were CIO PAC endorsed.
In Morgan County a record Democratic primary drew high turnout with 8 221 votes in the four man sheriff race. Incumbent Wallace Meadows defeated Bascom Braswell by a slim margin as runoffs formed for clerk of the circuit court and other posts.
CIO President Philip Murray denounced John L. Lewis during a Amalgamated Clothing Workers convention in Atlantic City as 400,000 United Mine Workers strike enters its 39th day. Murray hailed CIO loyalty to government and urged mobilization for the 1946 election while PAC leader Sidney Hillman framed the session as a bloc to oppose Gov. Dewey and other conservatives.
The Alabama Supreme Court granted a license to practice law to William H Mitchell Jr of Florence. Mitchell’s father was a former law partner of George Bliss Jones, served in the state senate from 1927 to 1931, and was executive secretary to Gov. Sparks.
Paris May 9 The Byrnes peace plan to shift drafting of postwar treaties to a 21 nation conference gains support as ministers enter a third week of talks. Britain shifts toward backing the idea while Russia remains wary. Italy reparations and Trieste governance face debate as U S Britain and Russia seek terms funded from Italy’s assets and wartime surplus.
Memphis and Shelby County report the drive to raise 1 million dollars for Southwestern College has topped its goal with 1,120,043 received for the building and endowment fund. Presbyteries of Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Tennessee will aim to raise an additional million by year end. The General Education Board of New York pledges 500,000 if 2,000,000 is raised by January 1, 1947.
The Senate unanimously approved a joint resolution extending the Selective Service Act to July 1. The action followed laying aside the 3.75 billion dollar British loan bill, with House approval needed to extend the draft beyond May 15. Leaders brace for quick loan passage and extended draft, amid opposition and moves to curb strikes.
President Truman warned the coal shutdown risks becoming a strike against the government. He questioned a proposed royalty payment to the United Mine Workers as deadlock persists. A White House conference and possible government seizure of idle mines were discussed.
Senator Theo G Bilbo of Mississippi warns Washington residents that granting voting rights to the capital would let Black citizens control the city He asserts as long as he chairs the District of Columbia committee such a change will not happen and predicts widespread Black dominance in city leadership roles if allowed
King Vittorio Emanuele and Queen Elena left Naples aboard the Duke of Abruzzi for voluntary exile. The 76 year old monarch abdicated after 45 years, with formal announcement due tomorrow. Crown Prince Umberto poised to become King Umberto II. Italians vote on monarchy on June 2.
Iranian officials hoped to deliver a conclusive report to the United Nations Security Council on the Soviet troop withdrawals from Iran. Ambassador Hussein Ala prepared to return to Washington as Iran welcomed the council's May 20 deadline to provide fuller information. Iran reported four northern provinces cleared but said interference in Azerbaijan hindered progress while Moscow and Russia boycotted discussions.
At Reading Terminal Market an eight to nine thousand strong crowd gathered as the New Jersey Federated Egg Producers Cooperative offered 12,000 pounds of butter at 55 cents per pound, with plans to release more. Police were on duty as shoppers formed long lines from 6 a.m. local residents described butter shortages lasting months. The cooperative claimed the sale aimed to curb the black market, comparing it to a prior successful effort with eggs.
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced it supplied Southern Railway with 150000 tons of coal to ease the coal crisis. Of this, 100000 tons were loaned and 50000 tons sold outright at the request of the Solid Fuels Administration. TVA noted it continues to provide 100 million kilowatt hours of electricity per month to private utilities.
President Truman leads a national highway safety conference with eight expert committees to unify traffic regulations and secure public support for road safety. The report urges enforcement of rules, better road and vehicle engineering, driver and pedestrian education, and uniform road rules to reduce the prewar level of motor deaths and injuries.
Washington reports deeper civilian shortages as fats and vegetable oils are cut 100 percent for April to June. Higher grain prices aim to spur farmer sales and reduce livestock feeding, while margarine and shortening shipments to foreign relief continue.
Alabama College at Montevallo considers following Vassar by admitting a limited number of male students due to crowding and veteran training needs. Dr. Harman cites a projected record enrollment over 800 next year as a possible outcome of the change.
Public Service Commission President Gordon Persons carried his home county of Montgomery by a 1 768 vote margin over Lt Gov Handy Ellis. Official county returns show Persons 5 431 votes and Ellis 3 863 with Folsom and Boozer at 341. In the Lieutenant Governor race Wallace P Pruitt Jr led Montgomery contenders with Inter at 6 109 McCarry 1 481 and Newton 1 364.
Pittsburgh May 9 The 115 day Westinghouse Electric strike ends with a company and CIO United Electrical Workers joint statement announcing an 18 cent an hour wage increase with four variations. President Truman says coal strike methods of coping are under study as auto production stalls nationwide. Rail and water transport confront possible seizure. Railroad unions plan a May 18 nationwide strike.
Washington reports the Post Office Department imposed an embargo reducing parcel post weight to 41 pounds with two exceptions and a 60 inch girth cap. Four classes remain exempt including poultry seeds plants eggs dairy and medicines. Normal 70 pound limit and 100 inch size remain in effect. Postmaster General Hannegan cites requests from the Office of Defense and the Association of American Railroads.
General Motors will start plant shutdowns on a progressive basis affecting 215000 workers over ten days. Chrysler plans all passenger car lines down next week. Ford idled about 110000 production workers in part due to parts and coal shortages. Maritime unions approve a nationwide walkout starting June 18 after strike votes by 14000 non operating railroad brotherhoods. The actions follow a 39 day AFL coal miners strike that crippled many industries with widespread layoffs.
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