Constitutional Clash at Supreme Court Over Steel Seizure
The CIO steelworkers and the steel industry laid out constitutional arguments before the Supreme Court regarding President Truman’s 1952 seizure of the eight billion dollar steel industry. Oral arguments set for Monday will push the dispute over authority, legality, and the Taft Hartley framework as Judge Pine’s illegal seizure ruling awaits review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Evans JR
Washington
Truman
Supreme Court
High Court
CIO
Congress
Justice Department
Department
David A. Pine
Federal District Court
Pine
Philip B. Perlman
John W. Davis
Cleveland
Amusements Listings Include John Wayne Program Lineup
The page lists cinema showings at AMUSEMENTS including Princess Flying Leathernecks with John Wayne and Robert, schedules at 1:00 3:05 5:10 7:20 9:25. ROXY features The Naughty Nineties with Abbott and Costello. SUNSET Reunion in Reno stars Mark Stevens Peggy Dow and Gigi Perreault. CAPITOL Spy Hunt with Howard Duff Marta Toren. Athens The Great with Bob Hope Rhonda Fleming. STRAND Hartselle Sirocco Bogart Marta Toren. 200 4 MARS Falkville Go For Broke Van Johanson 1:30 3:39. Jackie Robinson Story title listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess—Flying Leathernecks
John Wayne
Robert
Ryan
Local residents and officials featured in weekend notices
Friday building permit issued to Clifford R Vaughan for a five room and bath frame house at 700 Fourteenth Avenue S E with an estimated cost of 8500. Various residents travel, visits, and amateur news noted. Weekend arrests reported by Highway Patrol and sheriff’s office, including a driving while intoxicated case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford, R. Vaughan
Fourteenth Avenue S.E
Cullman County
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan County
Highway Patrol
Pact Rejection of Communist Slur Delays Dodd Prisoner Swap
North Korean Gen Nam Il accused the Allies of barbarous measures to force prisoners to refuse return to Communist rule. Vice Adm Joy dismissed the charges and said UN command would take steps to free Dodd and regain Rose Island prison, amid stalled truce talks over prisoner exchange and other issues.
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Dodd
Russia
Nam Il
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Nam II
Joy
United Nations Command
Rose Island
Tax deduction curbs weighed in Ways and Means
Washington May 10 House investigators propose tightening tax loopholes as the Ways and Means Subcommittee works on a bill to curb deductions for business entertainment not requiring itemization and to force detailed records for reporting income. The move follows scrutiny of Internal Revenue Bureau operations and aims to require clearer substantiation for deductions and income descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Internal Revenue Bureau
Ways and Means
The
Revenue Bureau
Cotton conditions vary across the Valley counties
A survey shows Lauderdale and Lawrence counties with 98 percent planted and 80 percent stand, Limestone at 100 percent planted and 75 percent stand, Morgan 90 percent planted and 65 percent stand, and Cullman at 75 percent planted 50 percent stand. A storm caused a 44KV TVA line outage near Lawrence and Morgan. rain later eased near Johnson City. Farmers hoped for continued showers to boost germination and pasture revival.
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Lauderdale County
Lawrence County
Morgan
Cullman County
TVA
Tennessee
Johnson City
Contac
Two men killed during arrest attempt near Tuscaloosa
Two officers named King and Hubbard were shot dead outside a weathered cabin two miles south of Tuscaloosa while attempting to arrest Harcie. The suspect, a Black man, had been released from prison last year after serving twenty years for burglary in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Hubbard
Tuscaloosa
Harcie
Birmingham
Basic Obligation Of Newspapers Seen To Inform
Tuscaloosa May 10 A Birmingham editor urged newspapers to inform readers about both pleasant and unpleasant topics to aid intelligent decisions. Charles Fell of the Birmingham News spoke at a Sigma Delta Chi initiation in Tuscaloosa for nine state journalists. The ceremony also announced future initiations for Mitford Boone of the Tuscaloosa News and Eddy Gilmore of the AP in Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
Charles Fell
Birmingham News
University of Alabama
Sigma Delta Chi
Fell
Mitford Boone
William G. Jones Jr
Grover Hall Jr
R. F. Hudson Jr
Montgomery Advertiser
Karl Elebash
Mobile Press-Register
Jack House
The
Cecil Hornaday
Talladega Daily Home
Ben Green
Loosa News
Lowell S. Larry Ham
Trial records recount Lancaster’s alleged spiritual rites
Testimony describes Lancaster anointing Lula Owens and kissing women in his group as part of a claimed spiritual doctrine. Witnesses including Lula Owens and Noel Owens describe home visits, “greeting” rituals, and alleged admissions. Defense portrays Lancaster as a man of God, with trials adjourned for additional testimony.
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Lancaster
Flavius Owen
Almon
Owens
Owen
Lula Owens
Nathan
Johnson
Nathan Terry
Willie Owens
Moulton
Ex Klansmen Guilty in Whiteville Assault Case
A Columbus County jury found three alleged former Ku Klux Klansmen guilty of assault for flogging a Whiteville auto mechanic on December 8. Two defendants were acquitted on all charges. Five defendants faced kidnapping counts. none were convicted. Judge Clawson L. Williams sentenced Henry Edwards of Whiteville Harvey Barfield of Mullins South Carolina and Ernest Ward to two year terms on the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteville
N. C
Columbus County Superior Court
Clawson L. Williams
Henry Edwards
Harvey Barfield
Near Mullins
S. C
Ernest Ward
Alabama Delegation Restates Democratic Presidential Lineup
A poll details Alabama’s Democratic delegation for Chicago with eight at large members split among Russell Kefauver and Patterson. It lists district and uncommitted delegates, including Senators Hill Sparkman and Mayor Green, with runoff prospects and plans to gather May 27.
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Associated Press
Russell
Kefauver
Lafayette Patterson
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Birmingham
Cooper Green
William A. Brown
Huntsville
Dan Davis
Florence
William E. Garner
Ozark
Patterson
Jacksonville
Chicago
Alabama
Hobby Rains
Gadsden
Brown
Hubert Humphrey
Dminn
Humphrey
Hill
Sparkman
Green
James B. Allen
Joe Foster
Wallace P
Wilbur Nolen Jr
Montgomery
Thomas £. Martin
John F. Britton
J. Vaughn Hamm
Dothan
Hugh Merrill Jr
Anniston
Tom Blake Howle
Ira L. Armstrong
Ed Hyde
Talladega
H. Coleman Long
Uniontown
Hugh W. Roberts
Tuscaloosa
Fuller Kimbrell
Fayette
Ancorn
Charles Cashion Jr
Red G
Taft Leads Early AP Survey With Eisenhower in Second
Cold favorable votes show Taft at 332 first choices and Eisenhower at 286 while 1230 Democratic delegates are slated for Chicago July 21. A winner requires 616 delegates. Through today 633 have been named, expected to reach 711 by week’s end. Estes Kefauver leads the AP survey as of yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Chicago
Kefauver
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Nevada Democrats select uninstructed delegation to national convention
In Wells Nevada on May 10 Nevada Democrats chose an uninstructed delegation to their national convention. A poll of 16 of 20 delegates showed Russell of Georgia leading with 7 votes, Kerr of Oklahoma 1, Stevenson of Illinois 1, and 7 undecided. The decision to avoid commitment or unit rule ties was made without discussion at the state convention.
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Wells
Nev
Nevada
Russell
Georgia
Kerr
Oklahoma
Stevenson
Illinois
Primary delegate mood across states outlined in early returns
Early returns show Michigan backing Gov. G Men Williams as a favorite son. Utah Democrats aim for an uninstructed 12 vote delegation. Kefauver campaigns in Salt Lake City amid expectations of victory in Chicago. Missouri holds four GOP conventions naming eight delegate votes. Virginia selects four more GOP delegates with most leaning toward Taft or remaining uncommitted. Oregon’s Friday primary lists six Republican names with Eisenhower leading among observers. Kefauver set for a three day Oregon visit as campaign winds down.
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Nessée
W. Averell Harriman
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Michigan
G. Men Williams
Utah
Kefauver
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Missouri
Virginia
GOP
Taft
Eisenhower
Oregon
Earl Warren
California
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Douglas MacArthur
Wayne Morse
William R. Schneider
St. Louis
Warren
Stassen
William O. Douglas
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Prison commander seized by Reds at Compound 76 gate
Dodd Rose, 52, commander of the island prison, was taken hostage during a confrontation at the gate of Compound 76. Lt. Col. Robert Raven escaped. Rose remained inside to negotiate and was allowed phone use and meals. Army said some minor Reds demands were granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Dodd
Island
Robert Raven
Newton
Tex
Red
Raven
Infant Loyd Beddingfield Funeral Planned
Funeral services for one month old Loyd Eugene Beddingfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Beddingfield of 904 Sherman Street, will be held Monday at 2 PM from the residence with Rev. Goebel Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. The infant died Saturday at Ellis-Meyer clinic after a 12 hour stay. Survivors are the parents one sister Brenda Carol Beddingfield and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Troy Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beddingfield, all of Decatur.
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Little Loyd
Eugene Beddingfield
Loyd Beddingfield
Sherman Street
Goebel Phillips
Roselawn
Brown
Ellis-Meyer Clinic
Brenda Carol Beddingfield
Troy Baker
Walter Beddingfield
Decatur
Political candidate list for Ninth District remarks
William A. Brown of Huntsville and Dan Davis of Florence lead the uncommitted slate with Robert W. Gwin named for Kefauver in Birmingham and Chester Austin also from Birmingham.
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William A. Brown
Huntsville
Dan Davis
Florence
Kefauver
Robert W. Gwin
Birmingham
Chester Austin
Senator Wiley and Widow Will Marry
Senator Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin 68 and Dorothy McBride Kydd 41 obtained a marriage license in Alexandria Virginia amid secrecy. The wedding date and place remain undisclosed as aides refuse to reveal details while planning a private ceremony.
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Washington
Alexander Wiley
R-Wis
Dorothy McBride Kydd
Potomac River
Alexandria
Allied patrols resume Berlin Helmstedt corridor traffic
Allied and Russian forces clashed in a document dispute over patrol car entries on the Berlin Helmstedt route. An American official blamed a misunderstanding while the Russians offered no comment as patrols resumed but halted at Babelsberg.
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Helmstedt
Babelsberg
Berlin
Berlin Helmstedt
Severe storm damages homes and utilities across Alabama
A series of squall thunderstorms struck Fayette and surrounding counties causing widespread damage. Homes were unroofed or damaged, trees toppled across roads, and power and telephone lines were broken. Mayor Caldwell reported roof damage in Warrior, and Fort Payne noted brief telecom outages. No injuries were recorded.
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Fayette
O. C. Morgan
Tuscaloosa
Fayette County
Morgan
Birmingham
E. H. Caldwell
Warrior
Gadsden
Centre
Gaylesville
Boaz
Albertville
Fort Payne
M. M. Robertson
Alabama
Florence
Two Men Drown as Storms Hit Southern States
Severe thunderstorms and 70 mph winds lash five states. In East Tennessee Douglas Lake capsized a boat killing Jack Hamilton and Eulas Ledford of Newport with Harley France surviving. Damaging winds toppled oil derricks, knocked out lines, and left thousands without power.
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Atlanta
Tennessee Valley Authority
Douglas Lake
East Tennessee
Jack Hamilton
Eulas Ledford
Newport
Tenn
Harley France
Knoxville
Tennessee
Alabama
Nortwest
Georgia
Shreveport
West Point
Miss
Knoxville Weather Bureau
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Oil City
Clay County
Rome
Hill and Sparkman Back Russell in Party Delegation Vote
Senators Hill and Sparkman endorse Russell as a tested leader able to unite all Democratic factions. They praise his record on farm price supports school lunch rural electrification housing and health and education measures while predicting Kefauver will win at least five votes and that Kefauver’s allies claim a majority.
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Hill
Sparkman
Kefauver
Russell
Democratic Party
Washington Wage Talks and Oil Strike Broadens Across States
Wage Stabilization Board calls a hearing on union demands of 25 cents an hour while leaders seek 18 12 cents. O A Knight of the CIO Oil Workers rejects a WSB demand to return to work. PAD orders fuel conservation in 32 states as one third of the industry shuts down. The strike halts high octane aviation fuel affecting flights and military operations.
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Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
O. A. Knight
Oil Workers International
CIO
Petroleum Administration For Defense
PAD
District of Columbia
PAC
Knight
California
Shell Chemical Corp
Pittsburg
Calif
Denver
West Draft of Reply to Russian Note Near Completion
American British and French officials completed today the final draft of the West reply to a Russian note proposing unification and free elections in Germany. The text will go to Washington Bonn and Paris and may reach Russia Monday or Tuesday if unchanged.
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London
Germany
Washington
Bonn
Paris
Russia
Yugoslav Leader Kardelj Reported in Good Condition
London May 10 official bulletin says Edvard Kardelj Yugoslav Vice Prime Minister underwent an operation. Belgrade radio quoted a communique stating his condition is good.
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London
Edvard Kardelj
Oper
Saleh
Belgrade Radio
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Mark Stevens
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Gigi Perreau
Capitol
Spy Hunt
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Marta Toren
Athens —the Great
Bob Hope
Rhonda Fiem
Strand
Hartselle — Sirocco
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Mars
van Johanson
Jackie Robinson
Raymond -Baker
Hartselle
William R. Nelson Jr
Diane
W. R. Nelson Sr
Louisville, Ky
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Danny
New London
Conn
Earl C. Worley
Barrett C. Shelton Jr
B. A. Bibb
Belle Mina
Postmasters
Paul B. Krohn
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Robert Ogle
Trinity 1
Walter Morris
Omaha
Morris
W. P. Reeves
W. P. Reeves Jr
Miami, Fla
WMU
Southern Baptists
Sheriff's Forces
Jimmy Tatum
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
J. T. Tatum
Jimmy
Tau Beta Pi
Bertha Sandlin. Tanner
Bob McLaughlin
Bainbridge, Ga
Joe Humphrey
Austin
Texas
Woodrow W. Ratliff
Locust Street
Decatur General Hospital
Noel Owens
Etta Owens
Flavius Owens
Lula
Thomas Owens
Earl Proctor
Lyla
Wiley
Tva Lake
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