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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1949

Page

2

Beating Reported By 76-Year-Old Negro Farmer

In Columbia a 76-year-old black farmer, Shelton Lorick, said intruders dragged him from his home, stripped him, and beat him with fists before leaving him near a wooded area. He was helped to a local white family’s home and then to a hospital. his condition was described as fair. Lorick offered two possible motives tied to past violence and racial tensions. Sheriff Oswald Cromer said an investigation would begin.

Columbia Shelton Lorick State Lorick Sherif Oswald-Cromer

New Telegraph System Speeds Messages Across Nation

A new electromechanical relay speeds telegrams from origin to destination without manual retransmission. From Decatur to Birmingham clerks and roller skates vanish as messages type at origin then travel to New Orleans where an automatic switch routes Detroit wires. Electrical impulses move at 186000 miles per second.

Decatur Birmingham Detroit Michigan New Orleans

Segregation Blocks High School Washington Trip

In Springfield on May 3 a senior class at Jonathan Dayton regional high school rejected a planned trip to Washington, D. C. after learning most hotels would not admit Black students. Principal Halsey noted Education Commissioner Bossenhall urged authorities to address racial and religious discrimination in New Jersey.

Springfield Noi Washington, D. C Capitol Natian Yesecon Halsey Jonathan Dayton Regional High School Washington John H. Bosshall New Jersey

Cottonseed crush declines in March report

The Census Bureau shows March cottonseed crushed totaled 472,689 tons, down from February's 519,611. Receipts at mills in March reached 93,651 tons versus 114,775 in February. Stocks in oil mills on March 31 stood at 880,944 tons, down from February 28. Crude oil produced 153,918,000 pounds with 184,758,000 on hand. refined output 153,095,000 with 242,512,000 on hand. Cake and meat produced 209,422 tons with 95,907 on hand. Hulls 111,223 produced and 108,196 on hand. Linters 143,704 running bales with 213,422 on hand.

Washington Census Bureau Linters Prod

Negro Continued from PAGE ONE

A fragment references a Filipino being hanged on Guem and mentions Dennis being warned before testifying about the circumstances around taking statements. The cross examination centered on threats and possible harm to Dennis if he spoke freely within the prosecution’s case.

Guem Dennis

Copper Leads Market Surge at New York Exchange

Copper stocks surged with Kennecott and Phelps Dodge leading gains and Anaconda close behind. American Smelting and Eversharp posted notable advances as trading showed broad strength. major firms across the steel, auto, and industrial sectors also moved higher in midday activity.

New York Kennecott Phelps ‘Dodge Anaconda Eversharp U. S. Steel Chrysler Douglas Aircraft Westinghouse Electric

Grain futures rally on active buying at Chicago Board

Active buying pushed most grains higher on the Chicago Board of Trade with May contracts leading gains in wheat corn and oats. Wheat closed up about 3 percent, corn up around 2.4, oats modestly higher, rye and soybeans also rising, and lard steady to higher. May prices included wheat near 2.24, corn 1.35, oats 0.68, rye 1.41, soybeans 2.37, lard 11.85 per hundred pounds.

Chicago Board of Trade

Nashville Livestock Market Report May 13 Price Ranges

Nashville Tennessee cattle hogs and sheep prices shown with mixed changes from the prior week. Cattle mostly steady to higher on slaughter steers and yearlings with 600 to 1000 pound loads around 22 to 25, calves 24 to 26, cows and bulls varied by class. Hogs steady to lower with typical weights 18 to 19 dollars, sheep strong with spring lambs 30 to 33 dollars and ewes around 11 to 15 dollars, overall active demand and higher finishes noted for some cuts.

Nashville Livestock Nashville Tenn Federal State Departments of Agriculture Cannera

Cotton futures steady after May delivery exits

New York May 13 futures closed 5 to 83 cents higher as traders covered contracts amid steadier trade after May delivery expiration. Some export buying appeared with open highs and lows showing modest gains across the board. Spot middling noted at 33.96.

New York

North Georgia live poultry market unsettled prices steady

ATUCANTA Ge Mavsa USDA reports North Georgia live poultry market unsettled with demand improving in most sections. Stocks are clearing in many quarters except some heavy buyers. Prices for broilers and fryers rose Thursday afternoon into Friday morning with New Hampshire Reds and White Crosses 24-28 cents, mostly 25-26. Barred Rock Crosses 24-26, mostly 25.

USDA North Georgia New Hampshire

Markets at a Glance: May 13 Highlights and Rates

New York markets show steady stocks and copper demand, rails in steady demand for bonds, and irregular cotton. Chicago grain futures include firm wheat with dry weather, corn and oats steady with wheat, hogs fairly active and up to 25 cents, top 319.00, while cattle hold steady to stronger.

New York Chicago

Realism in Fake Reporter Interview Captures Crowd

An officer played a newspaper reporter in a staged interview. The chief recalls the man asked many foolish questions and interfered with attendees, ending the session.

District Three Acquires Diesel Tractor

District Three owns a new diesel tractor purchased in April. The Board of Revenue and Control approved an $8,462.90 claim at a recent meeting. Financing will be provided by Morgan County National Bank.

Eae ‘Board of Revenue and Control Morgan County National Bank

Omaha Lawyer Named Secretary of the Navy

Francis Patrick Matthews an Omaha lawyer and Catholic layman was named Secretary of the Navy to succeed John L. Sullivan. The White House said Matthews, 62, is a Democrat and former member of the President's civil rights committee. Dan A. Kimball was promoted to Undersecretary of the Navy, replacing the resigning W. John Kenney. Curtis Calder considerations for Army post. Selection followed Jonathan Daniels turning down the Navy job.

Washington Francis Patrick Matthews Omaha Lawer Navy White House Matthews John L. Sullivan Sullivan Defense Johnson Truman Dan A. Kimball Kimball Calfornian Eee W. John Kenney Charles G. Ross Senate Curtis E. Calder New York Jonathan Daniels N.C

German War Crimes Hearings Probe Nazi Trials

The armed services subcommittee investigates the Malmedy massacre trials. Witnesses describe a former Army lieutenant as a near-genius and sadistic, claiming he devised mock trials and third degree methods to force confessions from stormtroopers and Nazis. The panel seeks fair trials for Germans involved.

Armed Services Malmedy William R. Perl Vienna U. S

Pay Hike Voted Washington

The House Armed Services Committee unanimously approved a bill to boost pay for armed forces members. The measure, costing about $406 million annually, was passed 28 to 0 after a Defense Department letter endorsing the bill. Debates in the House were expected later in the month amid urging for federal spending restraint.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Vinson +D-Gar Defense Louis Johnson House

Veterans Speak On North Atlantic Pact At Senate Hearing

About 300 veterans from World Wars I and II remain to be heard before the Tuesday deadline. The list includes spokesmen from the American Legion American Veterans Committee Amvets and Jewish War Veterans. A proposed pay raise would average 14 percent with larger boosts for admirals and generals and smaller increases for enlisted ranks. House members weighing government economy and expense funds face possible re votes as housing and labor programs, long on the president’s agenda, set the stage for a likely Truman victory in the House amid Republican pledges to fight.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee American Legion American Veterans Committee The Amvets Jewish War Veterans House Truman

Tunnel blaze traps vehicles and disrupts AP wires

Stranded cars hinder fire crews in a tunnel blaze as gunfire er, gas masks in use and walkie talkies assist. Photographer Harris describes blast of concrete, with three trucks jammed and debris blocking the roadway. AT&T reports 2609 long lines circuits out of service and AP wires disrupted for about two hours.

Harry. Harris Associated Press Harris American Telephone and Telegraph Company Gan Pers Petledetahias

Child Killed in Fruithurst Truck Crash

Arlin Eugene Biggers, 3, died after a truck struck a parked car beside his grandfather’s store on the Fruithurst-Oak Level road. The incident occurred yesterday as the child played near the vehicle, causing the fatal crush.

Gruithurst Ala Arlin Eugene Biggers Highway Patrol

Dikie Expansie Not at Expense Of East Says Economist

Dr Stefan Robock Boston official of the U S Department of Justice anti trust division told Harvard business school students that industrial expansion in the South was not at New England's expense. He said most postwar plants in the South were new installations expanding productive capacity due to higher demand. Plants were drawn to the South by expanding markets or available supplies, with few choosing New England.

Dikie South New England Stefan Robock Boston Anti-Trust Division U. S. Department of Justice Harvard Business School Robock

Nominations Made by Club at Union Hill School Event

Civitan members and guests, about 91, met at Union Hill school bar Thursday for a regular weekly meeting. The nomination committee proposed Marvin Eubanks and Wilson Morgan for club president, with Dr R H Parks and Frank Whisenant as vice presidents. Second vice president nominees are Mahlon Yarbrough and Sam Evans, and treasurer candidates are Harold Carter and John Smithers Jr. Seven of fourteen names may form the new board of directors. Current officers to be succeeded include Newton B Powell, Morgan Wilson, Mahlon Yarbrough, Harold Carter, and Hill Woodard. Delegates to the Washington DC International convention June 22-24 will be chosen later. Floyd Sherrod and R L Penn named Civitan representatives to Camporee.

Civitans Union Hill Decatur Oup Marvin Eubanks Wilson Morgan R.H. Parks Frank Whisenant Mahlon Yarbrough Sam Evans Floyd Sherrod Newton B. Powell Morgan Wilson Harold Carter Hill Woodard E. G. Hamilton Leonard Moody R. H. Parks Alvis Briscoe Elmer Ange

Alabama lawmakers clash over labor, lottery, and loyalty bills

In a busy session the Senate and House debated labor reform, introduced measures to curb union activity, and sought to tighten the state lottery law. A loyalty oath for public employees was proposed, while the Attorney General's office would gain new duties and higher pay. The passage of campaign and wage bills remained unsettled as adjournment loomed.

Senate Ralph Craughon Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Dave Patton Limestone County Joe Lannan Mobile Arehouse James Allen Etowah House Larry Dumas Jefferson Charlie Owens Marshall Paul Hooten Randolph Guy Hardwick Houston

Cotton Exchanges To Shorten Hours In Two Cities

New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges will shift opening to 10 am starting May 31, with closing at 2 pm every day. The shorter hours will continue through December 2, requested by the American Cotton Shippers Association.

New Orleans New York American Cotton Shippers Association

Battle at Morgan County Courthouse Rat Siege

A "revengeful rat" stalked the tax assessor's office at the Morgan County courthouse. Betty Lile used a window shade puller to fatally strike the rodent after a prior failed assault with a paper weight and a soft drink bottle. Dr. J. T. Burch plans a courthouse posse. Jerry the janitor conducted services for the deceased.

Morgan County Betty Lile Miss. Lile Miss Lile the Daily J. T. Burch Jerry

Clapp Recites TVA's Success At National Conference

TVA Chairman Gordon Clapp outlined a new approach to developing and using basic resources. He said regional management ideas proved workable and predicted savings exceeding TVA's total cost in expanding regional administrations. Yale Professor Myres McDougal supported transferring TVA experience as a general planning method.

Washington Gordon Clapp Tennessee Valley Authority

Quake Shakes Los Angeles Area in Early Morning

A local earthquake struck Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley early today, felt strongest in Altadena Pasadena Burbank and Glendale. No damage reported, police switchboards flooded with calls, and San Bernardino Lancaster Indio said it was unfelt. It was the second Southern California tremor this month with May 2 quake nearby causing no damage.

Los Angeles San Gabriel San Fernando Altadena Pasadena Burbank Glendale Long Beach San Bernardino Lancaster Indio Calfornia California

Ford Parleys Struggling On Ford Parleys Struggling On

Detroit May 13 Negotiators struggled again today to hammer out a peace formula in the Ford strike. On the ninth day the plant faced possible shutdowns and 106000 idle workers, with 65000 UAW members actual strikers. Walter Reuther planned to rejoin talks after a Pittsburgh trip with CIO President Phil Murray.

Detroit Ford Menton CIO United Auto Workers UAW Walter Reuthe Pittsburgh Phil Murray

Annual Decoration Set at Piney Grove Cemetery

The Piney Grove cemetery decoration is planned for Sunday May 15 with services at 2 30 p m. Piney Grove lies about three miles southeast of Falkville. Pastor W O Henderson urges attendees to bring flowers for loved ones buried there.

Piney Grove Cemetery Piney Grove Falkville W. O. Henderson

Court Ruling Reclassifies Tree Income Inheritance

Alabama Supreme Court holds profits from farming are income from an estate not part of it. The ruling, from a Mobile circuit court case involving the will of Herman H. Wefel Jr., means his three children share in 49000 dollars trustees had counted as estate.

Montgomery Ala State Supreme Court Mobile Herman H. Wefel Jr Wefel

Vending Machines Rise as U S Sales Outlet in 1930s

The article notes that coin operated vending machines grew into a sizeable sales channel across the United States during the 1930s, reflecting shifts in consumer access and retail practices.

U. S

Mission guest William Moses visits on business

Rev Allen W Moore headlines two sermons at 10 50 am Sunday and 7 30 pm Sunday addressing A Live Church The Holy City and Above The Hills of Time tonight Moore delivers a sermon titled Above The Hills of Time with Moore's preaching schedule noted in brief church announcements.

Allen W. Moore

Auburn Group Sees TVA Work Tour

The Decatur TVA fish and game division hosts five Auburn students with Dr. Jack Dendy and H. S. Swingle for a three day tour. They study commercial fisheries muscle fisheries dewatering and seining, motor boat teardown, and inspect Clark fishery in Austinville. L. F. Miller and Paul Bryant lead the Decatur staff guiding Edgar Evans Fred Dickson Glynn Wood J H Padfield and I B Pyrd Mobile among others on the lower lakes visit.

Decatur TVA Fish Auburn Jack Dendy H. S. Swingle Clark Austinville L. F. Miller Paul Bryant Decatur Fish and Game Division Lower Lakes Edgar Evans Tallassee Fla Fred Dickson Newton Miss Glynn Wood J. H. Padfield Springfield Tennessee I. B. Pyrd Mobile

College Group To Visit Here

Dr. Otis Kirby of First Methodist announces Scarritt College graduates will visit for a year on refresher scholarships. Five teachers from the Far East and South America will speak at Sunday services and conduct an informal session. They will take part in an open interview and tour Wheeler and Wilson dams. The Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts a 6 p.m. picnic.

Otis Kirby First Methodist’ Church Scarritt College Nashville Far East South America States Jose Gomes de Campos Porto Alegre Institute Brazil Wheeler and Wilson Dams Methodist Youth Fellowship

Mrs Eisler in Custody Again Debtor Flight In Deportation Case

Mrs Gearhart Eisler was re arrested in New York on May 13 as the Justice Department planned to bring her husband R. Eisler back from overseas. She remains detained on illegal entry charges and is being questioned about Eisler’s flight.

Washington Gearhart Eisler Justice Department Kuster

Blockade stitation and postwar treaty push in Europe

The report notes a May 23 Paris talks aim with Russia to resolve the German situation, while the Western occupation zones move toward a 4500,000 German interim peace treaty. In London, Bevin and Churchill hail the North Atlantic pact by 333 to 6. Chinese forces press toward Shanghai as battles near Tainsang and the Yangtze recession loom.

Paris Russia London House of Commons Ernest Bevin Winston Churchill China Shanghai Tainsang Yangtze‘river

Vandergriff Faces Motion To Suspend Sheriff In 1940s Case

Vandergriff denied all charges after crossing Anderson county without proper supervision. On June 13 counsel for complainants and the Sheriff agreed on the date to argue a motion to suspend the Sheriff. Circuit Judge Davis said he could not hear the argument and would seek Chancellor Carden or Judge Rog ers to hear it. Vandergriff was ousted as Sheriff in 1947 but reinstated after the state supreme court overturned a lower court ruling.

Anderson County Vandergriff Circuit William L Davis Jr Joe Carden Criminal Court Jesse Rogers State Supreme Court

Alabama Supreme Court Decisions May 13 1960s

Decisions announced by the Alabama Supreme Court favor several appellants in equity appeals from Choctaw Jefferson Etowah Pike and Mobile circuits. Rulings affirm or remand with writ denials on certiorari petitions Ex parte entries deny certiorari. Named Justices include Brown Lawson Stakely and Jila R. Smith.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Supreme Court Brown Joe Skelton George Tyson Choctaw Circuit Equity Lois Eason Hood H. R Ill Circuit Fannie Wise Nancy Ann Cain Helma Coffee Circuit Mary E. Faircloth W. D. Folmar Pike Circuit Lawson James C. Davis J. K. Orum Court of Appeals Dewey Atkins State Stakely Patrick P. McNulty Eldridge Walker Higginbotham Mobile Circuit

Commencement Sermon Set For Athens High School

Rev Robert N Simpson will preach the commencement sermon to Athens high school graduates. The program for Sunday night May 15 at eight oclock at First Methodist Church in Athens includes organ prelude by Mrs Richardson, recessional by the class, invocation by Rev L W Hart, song Come Thou Almighty King, announcements by Mr Julian Newman, special music, sermon, song Blest Be The Tie That Binds, benediction by Rev Hughston Peyton, organ postlude by Mrs Richardson.

Robert N.simpson Athens High School First Methodist Church Athens R. H. Richardson L. W Hart Julian Newman Robert N. Simpson

Policy tern powers to be reviewed by foreign ministers in Paris

Leaders plan a review in Paris opening May 23 as Russia likely to attack the policy. Officials cite two factors behind U S policies to deter Germany and Japan cost to taxpayers and broken West Russian cooperation since Potsdam. France joined the Potsdam framework later, with the major wartime agreements guiding demilitarization controls and reparations.

Council of Foreign Ministers Paris Russia Council Germany Japan West United States Britain France

Death Convicted in Slaying Involving Six Men

Death Convicted were Collis English 93 Ralph Cooper 23 McKinley Forrest 35 John McKenzie 24 Horace Wilson 37 and James Thrope 24. English Forrest and McKenzie are related Thorpe had lost an arm in an automobile accident one week before the slaying.

Collis English Ralph Cooper McKinley Forrest John McKenzie Horace Wilson James Thrope English Forrest McKenzie Thorpe

Suit Filed Here Against Local Firm

The Bituminous Casualty Corporation filed suit this morning in the office of Circuit Clerk Harrison Hill claiming 21448 and interest of Gobble Fire Lumber Co. The money was due on an account from 1946. Suit names W. M. Gobble and Roy Fite Jr. as partners. E. M. Zeidman, Birmingham attorney, represents the plaintiff.

Bituminous Casualty Corporation Harrison Hill Gobble-Fire Lumber Co W. M. Gobble Roy Fite Jr E. M. Zeidman Birmingham

Frisco diesel crashes into Birmingham Southern train

An engineer was injured when a three unit Frisco diesel struck a Birmingham Southern freight train near Pratt City. Engineer Ed R. Thompson of Birmingham sustained injuries along with bruised Fireman Pat Carter and uninjured Brakeman Dewey Bishop. The collision derailed the engine and several cars around 10 cars back of the Birmingham Southern engine.

Birmingham Ala Frisco Birmingham Southern Pratt City Ed R. Thompson Pat Carter Dewey Bishop Carter

Mother Held in Death of Baby in Hazleton

A 26 year old woman who called herself a child psychologist was jailed on murder charges after the fatal beating of her 15 month old son Henry. Police say Mrs Martha Woodson Kalwai admitted striking the child on the head to punish alleged temper tantrums and jealousy toward his sister Karen. The infant died at Hazleton hospital with severe injuries including a purple abdomen and a damaged head. Her husband Dr Henry Kalwaic, a dentist, and Karen were also in the house at the time.

Hazelton Martha ‘Woodson Kalwai Steve Harrilla Henry Karen Havrilla Kalwaic Henry J. Kalwaic Hazleton Hospital

Missing New Orleans marine operator and wife plan reunion

French Higgins, 39, a marine operator, disappeared from his New Orleans home after leaving a note saying he did not expect to live more than a year. Mrs Higgins, 25, a native of France, appealed for his return when she learned of the plea in Philadelphia. She reported, then telephoned yesterday from Savannah and arranged to fly to New Orleans to accompany him back.

Higgins New Orleans One France Philadelphia Savannah

Public sale of delinquent Morgan County parcels June 13 1949

Under a Morgan County Probate Court decree from April 1949 a public sale for 1948 taxes will be held Monday June 13 1949 before the county courthouse. parcels include Beat 8 Walhermos a Matilda Edmondson SE quarter SE quarter acres in section 25 township 6 range 2 260 tax costs. Beat 9 Somerville Miss Bama Campbell lots 17 18 45 46 47 48 Somerville 3 49. Beat 10 Hartselle D H H Dean lot 64 SW division 1239 tax costs plus city tax 9.60 total 21.99. Beat 20 Springs 1 acre and adjoining 1 acre parcels in section 11 township 6 range 1 2.15 tax costs. Beat 34 supplement 9340 Charles R Alexander lot 12 block 51 add no 1 Decatur 386. Pauline Duke 10 block 1 Burch Add to Sew State and County tax and depts 1463 city tax 293 total 176?. G C Hamer lots 4 3 5 13 block 3 add no 5 Decatur 1489 total 5.23. A Mand Hetthe L Hardiman part of lot 23 Greens Map Hartselle 1015 state county tax costs 520 total 15 35. 9782 MH Widner described parcels with road margins 1463 costs. Alvis G Briscoe tax collector May 13 20 27.

Alabama Morgan County Court House Walhermosa Matilda Edmondson H. H Russell Neisa Action Township Somerville Bama Campbell Hartselle Pal Springs Seva Charles R- Alexander City of Decatur Pauline Duke Burch City of Austinville G C Hamer D. Lt Decatur City of Mand Hetthe L- Hardiman Rock Street Heartselle Widner N. W Section 19 Township 6 Range Alvis G Briscoe

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