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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1948
Page
10
Moulton council last week passed an ordinance prohibiting loud speakers and phonograph devices within the city core. Violation carries a fine from 100 to 100 or up to six months hard labor. The measure follows widespread citizen complaints about noise in business areas.
Georgia Attorney General Eugene Cook warned that passage of the Bulwinkle bill in Congress would exempt railroads from anti trust suits and nullify three years of work in the Southern freight rate discrimination case. He said the measure would let northern eastern monopolists fix unfair rates behind closed doors. The Georgia suit targets railroads over discriminatory rates to the South.
The state Highway Department awarded a $104,192 contract to Doxter Brothers Construction, Mt Meigs, for double surface treatment from State Road 24 North to Town Creek. The award was one of three totaling $284,272 in the state.
Edward IV of England reportedly owned and used about 300 pairs of gloves each year, illustrating the extravagance of royal attire. The figure reflects a lavish personal wardrobe and the broader fashion culture of the Tudor period.
United States air mail marks 30 years since the May 15, 1918 first flight from Washington to New York. Postmaster R T Sheppard recalls the 218 mile bold run and the growth of an enduring national service.
Postmaster R T Sheppard announced a 30th anniversary air mail celebration with a special cachet for philatelic covers mailed from the New York Washington DC and Philadelphia air mail fields. Selff addressed prepaid covers at 5 cents per ounce are requested to District No 1 New York District No 8 Philadelphia and Postmaster Washington DC for the postmark.
A summary of early air mail growth noting 1918 expansion of routes and revenue, and a 1948 1949 navigation amendment affecting Ohio and Mississippi river regulations. Includes quotations from Postmaster General Hitchcock and Colonel H. V. Canan on engineering and tow safety provisions.
Washington May 15 Alabama members of Congress voting on recent roll calls. Senate Morse motion shelved further consideration of a house approved bill to sanction a regional university compact. 38 37. House TVA grant addition for a 34 million steam plant defeated. 192 152. Railroads antitrust bill passage 272 53 with several Alabamians voting yes. Information on other roll calls follows.
Motorists fitted with wolf call horns may violate state law and city ordinances in Dothan. Chief Eddie Kelley backs the ban citing siren type construction, with Highway Patrol Sergeant Norris confirming potential fines up to 500 dollars. An unrelated note mentions electric eels in South and Central American waters delivering shocks.
Ten members of Cub Scout Den 1 gathered Thursday evening at the den’s new meeting place. Den Mother Mrs. Marvin Yarbrough and Den Chief Max Tedford conducted the program. A new member joined, decorating plans were made, and crafts were begun under John Lay’s direction before dismissal with good will.
The Decatur postmaster states Air Mail is more than speed for foreign communications. It is tied to national well being and future progress. He notes the impact of aviation and the U S air mail service as a potent tool for good for the nation and the world.
Lady Hartington widow of the British Marquess of Hartington dies in a southern France plane crash Sunday night. She is the daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy former U S ambassador to Great Britain AP Wirephoto
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