Man Held For Break-ins Involving Willie Campbell
Willie Campbell, 25, is jailed in Mérmn county charged with burglary. He allegedly confessed to the break-ins after previously implicating two other youths who will be released. Campbell was arrested Friday with state investigator R. A. Troupe and deputy R. B. Moyer. He was located at a home southwest of Arab and connected to four Falkville break-ins. A thumbprint matched at Chaney's cafe corroborated the case, and Campbell wore stolen shoes from Summerford's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Campbell
Mérmn County
Ing
T.h
Campbell
R. A. Troupend Cullman
R. B. Moyer
Chaney
Whitmire
Summerford
Troupe
Decatur
Topbell
Ampbell
Ief
Iman
Sputy
L. Nuby
Pbeli
Water Safety Plans Discussed In Morgan County Meeting
Mrs. Frank Kirby executive and George Porter safety chair will attend a one day Huntsville meeting with representatives from the Southeastern area office to review progress, plan summer programs, and discuss additional outlets for the water safety program in the TVA area. Porter leads classes at Crystal Plunge with six instructors. Morgan County prepares lectures and instructor training at state parks and camps with three local staff on the Brevard and Montgomery Bell programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kirby
Morgan County
Red
George Porter
Ter
Huntsville
Atlanta
Russell Erskine Hotel
TVA
Morgan Count
Porter
Crystal Plunge
Montgomery Bell State Park
Whiteluff
Clothing Kits Gathered by Decatur Girl Scouts for War-Affected Children
Decatur Girl Scouts collected and displayed garments in downtown windows to outfit clothing kits for children in war stricken areas. The drive began in November 1947 with the aim that one hundred thousand children be clothed. Window displays were arranged by Troops 2 and 11 at Shumake Furniture and J C Penney, and the drive runs through December 1, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Girl Scouts
Shumake Furniture Company
J.C. Penney Company
Services to be Held Tuesday For A. M. Stover
Funeral services for A M Stover set for Tuesday at 3 p m at the Anti church with Rev George Rice officiating. Burial in Red Hill cemetery. Surviving: four daughters Mrs S T Brown Mrs A Cellebet Mrs R R Plainsview Tex and Mrs Estes Moulton three sons Stover Marvin Lyle Fagan Albert Brown. Brown's directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Sixth Avenue
George Rice
Red Hill
Brown
S. T. Brown
Decatur
A . Cellebet
Moulton
R. R
Bower Captures Golf Championship at Decatur Club
Bower Florence won the championship flight at the Decatur Country Club invitational Sunday. Chandler, Decatur, took consolation victory as Gerber, Troup, Babis and others competed across five flights with wins and close matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B
Bower
Florence
Decatur Country Club
Cecil Chandler
Decatur
Ted Gerber
Frank Troup
John Babis
Billy Waker
Chandler
Buck Livings
Bill Ford
Gerber
Troup
Oat
Babia
Waker
Joe Baugh
Bailey
J.C. Wade
Pick Dozier
Keller
al Jones
Billy Duncan
A. C. Bailey
Wade
Frank Scroggins
W. Dickey
Huntsville
Scroggins
W. D. Jackson
N. E. Jackson
Joe Hagler
Ted Major
Tom Bowles
Jackson
Bob McNelly
Major
Bowles
McNelly
R. S. Spencer
Wilmer Hall
Bill Littlefield
Cummins
Iienstien
Wienstien
Fitzpatrick
R. T. L. Johnson
Johnson
Senate faces delay in DP bill amid Overton funeral
Taft appropriations figures loom as the senate may need two or three days more for a final vote. Absent are senators in Louisiana for Senator Overton's funeral, delaying draft legislation this week. Leaders hoped to act Friday after the rivers and harbors bill on a displaced persons measure admitting 100,000 Europeans. The bill faces a floor battle as Congress contemplates a heavy wave of major legislation before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Louisiana
Overton
United States
Congress
Markets at a Glance New York and Nashville
In New York stocks rose on last hour demand while bonds improved and cotton covered short positions. Chicago wheat and corn held steady with gains in hogs and cattle, and Nashville cattle and hog markets showed broad strength with higher quotes for steers, heifers, calves, and hogs amid active trading and mixed cattle values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Chicago
Grains Rally On Chicago Board After Early Losses
Grains closed higher with wheat up 1 4 to 1 1 2 cents May 2 45 1 4 1 2, corn up 3 4 1 8 to 2 30 3 8, oats down 1 8 11 2 to 1 15 1 4, soybeans up 8 cents to 4 14. Trading was active and late rally driven by short covering in Chicago May session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Butter and egg market report from Chicago
Butter prices hold steady with slight drops for some grades. Egg receipts over two days show unchanged overall values with current receipts up 1-2 cents a dozen, U S extras at 70 and up per dozen, standards 40-42, dirties at 38.5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
U.S
Poultry Market Firm in Atlanta Report
USDA poultry market notes Atlanta May 17 show prices unchanged to mostly higher than last week. Demand is good with offerings barely ample and some buyers struggling to locate supply. Bulk birds weighed 2 1/2 to 3 4 pounds. Farm fryers of all sizes sold for 36 to 37 cents per pound, mostly 37 cents, this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry
Atlanta
USDA
New crop deliveries push futures higher on late short covering
In New York trading May 17 futures closed mixed with gains in late hour short covering. Prices listed for July October December and May contracts show varied moves with finish higher than prior close, while Middling spot stands at 39.03 with bids and asks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy training bill faces hearing on two year draft proposal
The horses rules committee will hold a hearing on a two year draft bill approved by the armed services committee. It would require registration for men aged 18 to 30. Republican leaders plan to adjourn the convention by June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Rules Committee
Armed Services Committee
Reuther Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Walter Reuther head of the CIO United Auto Workers arrived home in Detroit on a Sunday escorted by police and union members after nearly a month in hospital. His maimed right arm remains in a cast and doctors expect weeks of home confinement with nerve injury healing to take as long as ten months. Mae Reuther and daughter Linda accompanied him amid a protective police and union guard at New Grace hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Walter
Reuther
CIO
United Auto Workers
Mae
Linda
New Grace Hospital
Labor unrest spreads as unions press wage gains
Union spokesmen say negotiations restart soon under a federal conciliator after a two week standstill. About 100000 packinghouse workers struck March 16 for a 29 cent hourly raise, while employers offered nine cents. Ralph Helstein reports most strikers earn under 1.10 per hour. Other actions include 7000 UAW workers at LaGrange threatening to strike for higher wages and atomic energy officials declaring failed efforts to avert a plant strike. CIO and AFL wage pressures mount in Budd Philadelphia plant and New York newspapers seek higher weekly pay and broader jurisdiction over varitype equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Ralph Helstein
Lewis
Bureau of Labor Statistics
UAW
General Motors Electro-Motive
LaGrange, Ill
U. S. Atomic Energy Commissions
CIO
United Auto
Budd Co
Philadelphia
New York
Brannon Rites Set for Tuesday in Hartselle
Final rites for Mrs. C. A. Brannon 90 of Hartselle are planned for Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Lebanon with Drinkard's Brown Service of Hartselle in charge. She died at 10:25 a.m. at a daughter's home after a two week illness. Surviving: three daughters Mrs. H. B. Newman Mrs. J. H. Powell and Mrs. E. D. Breeding all of Hartselle. three sons CE Brannon Nashville J M Brannon Eden and Robert Brannon Tampa. and a number of grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Brannon
Hartselle
Lebanon
Drinkard
Brown
Brannon
J. H. Powell
Powell
H. B. Newman
J.H. Powell
E. D. Breeding
Nashville
J. M
Eden
Robert
Tampa
Highway Bond Bids To Be Opened Today
The Alabama Highway Department opened bids today for a $2,000,000 bond issue. Bids were to be opened at noon as Highway Director Ward McFarland noted about $600,000 would be used to match federal funds that would be lost if Alabama failed to provide its share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Highway Department
Ward McFarland
Alabama
Local Dramas and Daily Headlines From Decatur General Hospital
Multiple hospital transfers and admissions are noted at Decatur General and nearby clinics. The town records births, court actions for public drunkenness and minor offenses, and community notices from the Gordon PTA. A pet raccoon bite and weekend travels are also mentioned amid weather details of 18 inches rainfall, 88 high, 63 low.
Don Lee Network Bars Truman Speech On West Coast
The Don Lee network and other West Coast outlets will not broadcast free speeches by President Truman, labeling them political. The policy covers Truman and other presidential candidates, with plans to air speeches only when in national interest. Truman planned a pre convention West Coast tour amid ongoing convention politics.
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Truman
Don Lee
Kenneth D. Fry
Democratic National Committee
Mutual Broadcasting System
Mr. Truman
Calfornia
Oregon
Washington
Lewis Allen
Don Lee Network
Congress
Don Lee Chain
Allen
Fry
West Coast
Olin D. Johnston
D.S.C
Utah
Thomas E. Dewey
Greek Police Hunt Slayers of U. S. Radio Correspondent
CBS war reporter George Polk found dead in Salonika bay with bound hands and a gunshot wound. Greek premier Sophoulis orders full inquiry while police hunt suspected communists tied to the case. Polk, 34, veteran CBS correspondent, had sought an interview with Markos Vafiades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Robert Hewett
Salonika
Greece
Athens
George Polk
Salonika Bay
Themistokles Sophoulis
Constantin Rentis
Polk
Columbia Broadcasting System
Markos Vafiades
Nis Vouy
Niki
Sophoulis
Markos
CBS
Rhea Polk
Three Die in Florala Car Collision
Three persons were killed in a head on collision about three miles north of Florala Alabama. The dead are Ross Palmer fifty a Florala farmer Theodore Madden twenty three of Laurel Hill and Dessie Mae Bowtell eighteen of Florala. Palmer's car was said to have been speeding and struck the rear of Madden and Bowtell’s car. Madden’s car overturned and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florala
Ala
Here
K. G. Petrey
Ross Palmer
Theodore Madden
Laurel Hill
Fla
Dessie Mae Bowtell
Petrey
Palmer
Madden
Miss Boutwell
Body of Marine Hero Returns on Albert M. Boe
Mrs. James H. Blevins of 322 Fourth Avenue West announced the body of her husband Pfc. Blevins killed in World War II will arrive aboard the USAT Albert M. Boe. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J M Blevins of Moulton and served in the Marine division aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Blevins
Fourth Avenue
Albert M. Boe
Pfc. Blevins
J. M. Blevins
Moulton
Saigee
Ollow Y
Weizmann Calls For Relief on Occupation Bill
A statement urges relief for American taxpayers from the daily $1,000,000 occupation bill owed by Weizmann. The remark frames the cost as a burden and seeks policy relief.
Tel Aviv Hit By Air Again In Israeli Crisis
Israeli forces said they penetrated seven miles into Lebanon and hit a strategic bridge. Air attacks on Tel Aviv continued for a third day, killing at least 10 people and wounding others as Egyptian and Arab forces pressed tribal and coastal targets across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Long
Tel Aviv
Israel
Lebanon
Acre
Havanah
Moshe Shertok
Negeb
Desert
Jordan Valley
Haganah
Narim
Malikya
Damascus
Arab Liberation Army
Haifa
Palestine
London
Tiberias
Sea of Galilee
Cairo
Daily Records Harold Mills Penley and Martha Ellen Sivley
Harold Mills Penley 21 of Sanford Florida and Martha Ellen Sivley 22 of Falxville are recorded in daily notices. The brief item lists names ages and hometowns as published in the records.
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Harold Mills Penley
Sanford, Fla
Martha Ellen Sivley
Falxville
Treasury backs repeal of oleomargarine taxes
Washington May 17 The Treasury urged Congress to repeal all federal taxes on oleomargarine arguing the 10 cent a pound tax on colored product 0.25 cent on uncolored plus a 600 annual license burden is punitive and raises consumer costs. Senate hearings opened on a House passed bill to end 62 years of oleo taxation and shift tax policy to other levies, with strong support for repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
A. L. M. Wigfold
Senate Finance Committee
House
Wiggins
Congress
Senate
Marathon Tire Line Debuts at Local Goodyear Store
Harry E Bennett of the Goodyear Service Store at Lee and Line Streets announces a new Marathon line of passenger car tires. The line promises excellent mileage and traction at prices well below competing brands. The original Marathon debuted in March 1938 and was discontinued during the war, but its return is welcomed by thousands of motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Bennett
Goodyear
Lee and
Line Streets
Mr. Bennett
Marathon
Mara”thon
Former L N shop worker Giles Robinson dies at 58
Funeral services for Giles Robinson about 58 will be held Thursday at noon at Cumberland Presbyterian church. Interment at Elkmont with Reynolds directing. Born in Limestone County he came to Decatur in 1905 and worked in the shops for 31 years. Surviving are the widow one son and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Robinson
Cumberland -Presbyterian Church
Elkmont
Reynolds
L and N
W.’ Walnut
Limestone County
Decatur
Home Demonstration Clubs Meet In May Sessions
The Midway Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Leamon Rose’s home in May with eleven members present. They opened with a hymn and prayer, heard a scripture, and received thanks for a quilt. A demonstration on bread making followed, and a bountiful lunch was served before adjourning to meet in June at Mrs. Clarence Ferguson’s home. The Ryan Home Demonstration Club met May 12 at Mrs. George Hutchison’s home. They discussed transportation funds for a Monte Sano picnic in August and an Achievement Day Luncheon in Hartselle. Mrs. Lois Moore shared her trip to a Mor gan county appreciation dinner in Decatur. A salad demonstration and cancer talk were given, and a salad plate was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Home Demonstration Club
Leamon Rose
Rose
Pat Rose
Ben Compton
Draper
Clgpence Ferguson
Ryan Home Demonstration Club
George Hutchison
Elmer Hartsfield
Wildwood
Carl Green
Monte Sano
Hartselle
Lois Moore
Morgan County Club
Decatur
B. F. Bramblett
Jean Simmons
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A. M. Stover
Struck Swift Company Packinghouse
South St. Paul
Minn
Taft
Nashville Livestock
Tenn
Navy
Artie Humphry
Eva
Jack Lindsey
Lacon
Decatur General Hospital
Andrew Kermish
Riverview Avenue
Decaur
General Hospital
Hamil
Jefferson-Hillman. Hospital
Birmingham
Mattie Kelley
Mutual
R. C. Lambert
Westcourt
Hamil Clinic
Gordon Bible. Pta
Clyde Overall
Earl Simmions
Lynda
Liberty, Tenn
W.H. Overall
Fred Robinson
Priceville
Mr. Robinson
Pat Thornton
Arfie Dobbs
J. T. Pettey
The
Associated Press
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Hama
Cyprus
Mediterranean
Port Said
Tapoli
Gulf of Suez
Egypt
Jaffay
Gulf of Aqaba
Jordan
Aqaba
Syria
Iraq
Syrian Desert
Saudi Arabia
Great Britain
Kefar Etzion
Trans- Jordan
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Solomons
Fairbanks
Alaska
Daily News
Shanghai Evening Post
Paris
New York Herald Tribune
Herald Tribune
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Tex
Virginia Military Institute
Weizmann
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