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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1948
Page
1
Weather outlook partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers north. cotton market quotes middling at 38.60 and strict low 37.60. Local events include VFW meeting, PTA gathering, and a church revival with a free bus service.
The Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co. earned an A Excellent rating from Dunne’s International Insurance Reports, the highest rating awarded. The agency assesses financial strength, growth, and management efficiency, citing surplus, assets, liabilities, earnings, liquidity, and growth as key factors. Officials praise the rating and credit local representatives for business volume and quality.
The Associated Press reports Chaim Weizmann, 73, elected president of Israel while the Arab advance presses Palestine. Egypt seizes ships and rifles. Tel Aviv bombed for the third day as Arabs push from Jordan and Lebanon. Israel seeks UN membership and arms policy discussion continues in Washington.
A U S sergeant James M. McMillan, 21, from Boulder Colorado, defied orders to leave Russia and stay in Moscow. The State Department cites infatuation with Galina Dunneva Biconish wife of Sgt John Biconish as motive. no political aim suspected. Officials will not compel his return. The embassy had reported his intent after two years serving with the military attache.
The White House said labor and management will resume railroad wage dispute talks at 9 A.M. tomorrow in Washington. CIO Auto Workers warn of a 225000 person strike if pay gains aren’t settled by May 28 at GM plants while Ford resists wage hikes. Gov Youngdahl tightens martial law in Minnesota as packinghouse pickets flare and mine talks begin.
Senator Taft of Ohio urged cutting the federal rivers harbors and flood control appropriation now totaling about 708 million dollars. He criticized the house for adding over 100 million and argued public works should be toned down to avoid stoking prices. He joins Reed Ferguson Bridges in pressing Army engineers to delay projects.
A second defendant, St Clair Johnson of Chicago, 36, stood trial in Birmingham for the $67,000 Perry Jewelry Co. robbery last October. G B Parsons, first of four men, was sentenced to 25 years. Jack Baker, who turned state's evidence, faces trial after Johnson. Lawrence Duncan awaits state trial pending federal charges. He was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida and held at home after yielding the store keys.
J. E. Penney aged 88 died this morning at his Birmingham home after a four year illness. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Ridout's at two o'clock. Survived by two children Paul M. Penney and Mrs R T Binford Birmingham and two grandchildren. Penney a longtime Alabama real estate figure born in Madison county. Decatur native and resident for years before moving to Birmingham in 1907. Lamar Penney nephew of the deceased.
The United States demands the United Nations Security Council order an immediate halt to fighting in Palestine. Warren R. Austin presents the proposal as Israel seeks UN membership and Arab forces invade, with Russia expected to press if Washington stalls.
The Alabama Chiropractic Association will hold its 1949 convention in Decatur chosen by members after the Birmingham session. Dr. Roy C. Owens of Anniston was elected president for the term, with Dr. Theo Jackson Haleyville as vice president, Dr. R. R. Williamson Roanoke as second vice president, and Dr. Lloyd Cummings Huntsville as secretary treasurer. A proposed new constitution and by laws were referred to the board. New directors include Dr. W. C. Albert Birmingham Dr. A. W. Holmberg Eailey Dr. Mary Taylor Birmingham Dr. Alma Taylor Birmingham Dr. J. R. Ashworth Troy Dr. D. R. Evans Anniston and Dr. Neal Kirk Decatur.
A House Armed Services subcommittee approved a bill to begin construction of a 65,000 ton giant aircraft carrier capable of Arctic operation. The Navy says it would be the largest ship built, about 50 percent larger than current carriers, with a four year build time. The panel proposed stopping work on 13 unfinished ships to free about 229 million dollars for the carrier and missile-launch vessels. Senator Hess and Defense leaders indicated broad approval and the full committee action was expected.
The White House reported successful tests of three atomic weapons at Eneiwetak, describing substantial progress. Commission chairman Lilienthal and four members told President Truman the tests mark a milestone, with about 10,000 people involved.
Lake Success May 17 The United Nations atomic energy commission ends its two year bid for world atomic control with a 9 to 2 decision. Russia and Ukraine oppose the suspension urged by the United States Britain and France. Gromyko insists the Soviet Union supports an effective control system. The White House says American tests of three improved atomic weapons were successful.
Edwin Jelks Polhill 65 died Sunday morning at 524 East Vine Street. Funeral at Brown's Chapel Ferry Street this afternoon at five led by Rev. Jesse Rogers. Interment in city cemetery. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs Paul Wolfer, brother T G Polhill of La Grange Ga. Known as Ned, long associated with Jones Cotton Co. and later in real estate.
Montgomery Alabama reports a second major fire in as many days. A saw mill in Oak Park burned to the ground but firemen prevented spread to a neighboring lumber yard. The previous day Red Bird Inn south of the city was destroyed with owner Mrs Floy Jamieson and her mother escaping with two puppies a pet bird and a box of several hundred dollars saved.
A three day meeting of the Alabama Retail Furniture Association opened in Montgomery with more than 400 expected. Featured speakers include Roscoe Rau of Chicago, executive vice president of the National Retail Furniture Association, Clayton Rand of Gulfport Mississippi, and Major General Orvil A. Anderson, commanding general of the Air War College.
The Central of Georgia railway reorganization managers voted to carry out a plan proposed by R G Page of New York City after a brief May meeting in Atlanta. The move aims to pull the railway out of bankruptcy.
Alabama prison chief Frank Boswell plans to confer with Lt. Gov Clarence Inzer and Speaker W M Beck on Wednesday in Gadsden about a reform program. He cited segregation as the top penal issue and suggested measures including an Alcatraz style prison if funding exists, with potential for a special legislative session this summer.
E. Marvin Bull Smith of Mobile was appointed athlet ic director and football coach of Athens College. The announcement was made by Dr. E. R. Naylor. Smith formerly led University Military School in Mobile and served as school editor of the Mobile Press Register. He is a Howard College Birmingham graduate.
The Board of Equalization completed its assessment review in Morgan County. Taxpayers may now check the outcomes at the tax assessor's office as announced.
Law rence County Sheriff Byars reports a three room frame dwelling near Moulton burned to ground around midnight Sunday. The body of Melson was found amid charred remains eight feet from the door as toxicologist and coroner J Highsmith investigate. Tom White questioned, says he slept through blaze and tried to extinguish fire. Funeral plans to be announced by Browns.
Boston May 17 A test of the constitutionality of the Taft Hartley act non communist requirement heads to the courts as the CIOs steelworkers hold out. Inland Steel case pending as 928000 members may see wage negotiations suspended if affidavits are signed. Murray argues the principle and the convention delegates urge legal testing.
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