Rites Set For Mother and Baby in Decatur
Funeral services will honor Kathryn Williams Milam Flowers 36 and her infant Sandra Kay Flowers of Decatur. They died early Saturday at Hamil Clinic hospital. Service at Grant Street Church of Christ at 2:30 p.m. Burial in city cemetery. Rev. Neely Crawford and Rufus Underwood to officiate. pallbearers named. VFW Post 4190 honorary pallbearers. Mutual Funeral Home in charge. Mrs Flowers survived by husband James W Flowers and her parents and extended family.
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Kathryn Williams Milam Flowers
Sixth Avenue
East
Sandra Kay Flowers
Hamil! Clinic Hospital
Grant Street Church of
V. F. W. Post
Flowers
Morgan County
Wiloughby
Alma Dean Blackwell
Effie Vantreese
Ella Milam
Decatur
Riots Rock West Berlin Amid Rail Blockade and Clashes
Rioting and street clashes erupt as Soviet and Western factions battle over elevated rail stations around West Berlin. Police clash with activists. dozens hurt and trains blocked between Potsdam and West Berlin.
Reds Attack Near Shanghai as Communists Suffer Losses
A Chinese nationalist garrison communique reports red forces attempting a drive on the lower Pootung dock area opposite Shanghai across the Whangpoo river. The push destroyed an oil tank but Reds were repulsed along the river to Kaochiao nine miles north. The main force allegedly suffered 300 dead and 30 prisoners. General Tang En-Po awarded 1,200 silver dollars to Woops for their part.
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Shanghai
Pootung Dock
Whangpoo River
Kaochiao
Yangtzze
Reds
Tang En-Po
Attorney Indicted in Alabama Kidnapping Case
A county grand jury indicted Tuscaloosa attorney James A. McCollum and Guthrie Wyatt of Greensport on a kidnapping charge. They allegedly abducted Wyatt's 14-year-old granddaughter, forcing her into a car on a Bessemer street and taking her to Tuscaloosa months ago.
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Bessemer
Ala
James A. McCollum
Tuscaloosa
Guthrie Wyatt
Wyatt
True Bild
Aoe
Bessemer Street
Stowaways Removed From Ship Federal Pioneer
Immigration official said two stowaways were removed from the ship Federal Pioneer as it left New York. The enforcement officer reported the captain radioed details of the incident to authorities.
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New York
Federal Pioneer
Peter Esperdy
Market wrap marks April gains as stocks pause in slow session
U S Steel hovered near a yearly low while Bethlehem Steel slid to another bottom, yet the market edged higher on light buying. Rail and motor shares held steadier with small advances in Chrysler Packard Studebaker and GM despite a Sloan boost in prospects. Grain futures rose on May deliveries with soybeans leading gains.
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New York
Bethlehemi Steel
U.S. Steel
Chrysler
Packard
Studebaker
General Motors
Alfred
P. Sloan Jr
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Baltimore and Ohio
Chespeake
Ohio
Illinois Central
Cotton Futures Slump as Trading Remains Lethargic
Across New York and Chicago markets May 21, cotton futures traded extremely small with quotes 10 to 15 cents lower. Domestic consumption for the season projected near 7.85 million bales while mills and EC countries hold back on commitments awaiting the new crop. Futures closed 10 to 15 cents lower. attention shifts to weather and textile market signals.
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New York
Chicago
ECA
New York Cotton Exchange Weekly Trade Service
New York Cotton Exchange
Decatur Opens Baseball Park with National Pastime Tribute
Glennon lauds baseball as a unifying pastime and opportunity for Birmingham Barons to recruit future talent. Mayor H R Summer to throw the first ball as the game begins amid cheers and laughter.
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Glennon
Decature
Birmingham Barons
Little Barons
Decatur
Bloodworth
H.R. Summer
Purse Snatching Case Leads Officers to Suspect Scene
A purse snatching investigation traced the suspect to a location described as a Golden store area. The victim identified the purse contents, and officers Weatherly and others placed a suspect in a car as part of the ongoing pursuit.
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Ana Negro Way
Weatherly
Lawrence County High School to Graduate Forty Eight Seniors
Forty eight seniors will graduate at Lawrence County High School in Moulton with a program Sunday at 2 30 p m featuring a Doris Shelton processional an invocation by Rev G M Bynum choir renditions Sunrise Sunrise My God And I and Our Best baccalaureate sermon by Dr Otis Kirby and remarks by Emmitt Perry circuit solicitor graduation exercises follow Friday night May 27 with salutatorian Jack Horton valedictorian Ruby Reagan and diplomas presented by J K Howell.
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Lawrence County High School
Otis Kirby
First Methodist Church
Decatur
G. M. Bynum
Jack Horton
Ruby Reagan
Emmitt Perry
Tenth Judicial Circus of
Alabama
Leon Moody
American Legion
Leo Roberson
J. K. Howell
Marie Roberts
Christine Almon
Western leaders weigh Germany future at conference
Western officials expect a fluid strategy until Vishinsky presents his briefcase proposals. They anticipate extending Bonn's constitution to all Germany, or a Berlin liaison committee to preserve East West unity, with central German agencies possible to run communications and trade and Berlin as an international city under UN oversight.
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Germany
Russia
Vishinsky
Bonn
Berlin
United Nations
Traffic Officers Training Ends Second Week at LSU
Traffic officers from six states attend a two week course at Louisiana State University. The second and final week begins tomorrow as they study patrol methods and safety procedures.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
Officers Named at Alabama Textile Executives Meeting
R L Rearden of Langdale elected chairman of the Association of Alabama Textile Operating Executives at Auburn on May 21. He succeeds C H Moody of Alexander City. Other officers are Bob Horshey of Opelika as vice chairman and Ben Crawford of West Point as secretary treasurer.
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Auburn
Ala
R. L. Rearden
Langdale
Association of Alabama Textile Operating Executives
C. H. Moody
Alexander City
Bob Horshey
Opelika
Ben Crawford
West Point
Biggest Class at Huntingdon College to Graduate 117 Seniors
Huntingdon College will graduate its largest class in history on May 30 with 117 seniors receiving degrees. Former Governor Chauncey Sparks will deliver the commencement address. The baccalaureate sermon the day before will be given by Bishop Clare Purcell of Birmingham.
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Huntingdon College
Hubert Searcy
Chauncey Sparks
Clare Purcell
Birmingham
Pony Auction Sparks Surprise Crowd Uplift
Earvin Payne runs a farm auction where a pony sale for Jackie ends with a dramatic crowd reversal. After a hesitant start, bids climb from low offers to 190 dollars, with Payne canceling prior arrangements and returning the pony and money to Jackie, who expresses gratitude amid emotional scenes.
Trial records reveal alleged rape claim at Oleander Cafe
Judge Miss Mary Bratcher and waitress Miss Dugger’s housemate recall victim stating she was raped when she returned home about 11 15 p m Dr A J DuPuy testified he treated Miss Dugger on May 11 finding bruising and bleeding He noted she 21 but not fully developed W R Murphy and Lee Quimby testified to Herndon’s good reputation and that he was married but dated He remains denying guilt Maloney told The Daily that Herndon’s defense plans were not disclosed before the trial.
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Mary Bratcher
Oleander Cafe
Miss Dugger
A. J. DuPuy
W. R. Murphy
Lee Quimby
Herndon
Maloney
the Daily
Music Camp to Be Held at Auburn Campus
High school musicians from across the state are invited to a two week music camp starting June 13 at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Dr Hollace E Ament head of the API music division will direct the event replacing the former prewar band camp. Visiting students will be quartered in campus cottages. The Mayflower is the Massachusetts state flower.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Hollace E. Aement
API Music Division
Baptists Move to Expand Across Regions
The Southern Baptist convention declares boundaries no longer limit expansion eastward westward or north, noting 6.5 million members and welcoming 24 Oregon and Washington churches this year. President Robert G Lee cautions against perceived imperialism while planning 1951 events in Chimazo and San Francisco. Final registration reached 9,357.
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Oklahoma City
Southern Baptist Convention
Ragland
Kentucky Disciples of Christ
Northern Baptists
Lexington
Immanuel Baptist Church
Woodland Christian Church
Woodland Christian-Baptist Church
T. C. Gardner
Dallas
Texas
Southern Baptists
Oregon
Washington
Kansas Baptists
Chicago
Taft Stadium
Memphis
Sam Douglass Elected President of Alabama AFL
Sam S. Douglass, 38, Birmingham labor leader, won a two year term as president of the Alabama AFL, defeating incumbent Jack O D Brock 270 to 168 at the 47th annual convention. Delegates also restructured leadership, voting to disburse Hare’s secretary emeritus salary and set a pension, while planning the 1950 convention at the state capitol. Roy Holland of Mobile was chosen the AFL delegate to the next national convention, defeating Don Wood 160 to 59.
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Mobile
Sam S. Douglass
Birmingham
Alabama, Federation of Labor
AFL
Douglass
Jack OD. Brock
Brock
State Electrical Workers Association
James E. Folsom
Truman
Alabama
A.F. of L
Folsom
North
Federation ‘Convention
Democratic National Convention
W. O. Hare
State Federation
Montgomery
State Capitol
J Roy Holland
American Federation of Labor
Don Wood
Bitter Union Split Ends as Steelworkers Gain Members
In Birmingham Alabama about 5000 ore and limestone workers join United Steelworkers of America after breaking from the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers. David J McDonald announces five new locals and outlines aims for higher wages pensions and social insurance while condemning communist influence.
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Birmingham
Ala
United Steel Workers of America
CSO
Tennessee
Coal and Iron Company
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
United Steel Workers
David J. McDonald
International
United Steelworkers
McDonald
National Union
Communist Party
Ford Seeks Arbitration Over Assembly Line Manpower
The union says the new proposal reallocates manpower on the assembly line to curb featherbedding and revises a absenteeism clause. Ford quickly rejected the offer and refused public talks, urging settlement through arbitration or negotiation.
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Ford
Bugas
Cotton Conference Set in Charlotte May 30 to June 1
The sixth annual spinner breeder cotton conference will be held in Charlotte May 30 31 and June 1. About 350 representatives from growers and processors attend last year's session at Stoneville and Greenville Mississippi under the Delta council sponsorship.
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Charlotte
N.C
Stoneville
Greenville
Miss
Delta Council
Local Notes and Visits Across Decatur and Surrounding Areas
Herman Free of The Daily begins a vacation. Postmaster R T Sheppard reports awaiting confirmation from the Post Office Department on an assistant postmaster to succeed the late J O Colvard, expected in a few days. Roy Grizzard reports rainfall in Decatur aiding farmers. Sheriff records ten arrests last night for vagrancy drunkenness and driving while intoxicated. Gilley Key visits Elizabethton. Bill Chenault visits Danville. R W Orr and children return from Helena following the death of Mrs C A Woolden. Mrs Orr to remain in Helena briefly.
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R. T. Sheppard
Post Office Department
J. O. Colvard
R. W. Orr
Charlotte
R. W. Jr
Helena
Ark
Orr
C. A. Wooten
Nationalist China and U S Policy on Communist Recognition
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes Acheson’s cautious stance on recognizing a Chinese communist government. He notes Washington shows no rush to aid Chiang Kai-shek while considering possible support for a future government. Nationalists may shift from Formosa to Chungking as the war advances.
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Acheson
Senate
America
China
Washington
United States
Chiang Kai-shek
Uncle Sam
Chiang
Poins
Formosa
Chungking
One Escape Is Back in Custody
MADISON Ga May 2 A life term fugitive from a six man work camp escape was caught hiding in a ditch near Rutledge Ed Parker serving life for murder was spotted on railroad tracks by a section gang and arrested by Rutledge police Parker had a pistol but surrendered without incident He had been sentenced for burglary in Floyd County and later for killing a prison guard Five fugitives were believed to have fled toward a swamp area but were not located A sixth escapee remains at large from the Milledgeville state hospital farm police await new breaks
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ADN
West Berlin
RIAS
Rail Union
Potsdam
Schoeneberg
Lichtenrade
Themerican
Westbureauz
Tempelhof
Associated Press
Fritz Remus
Charlottenburg Station
Madison
Sage
Ed Parker
Rutledge
Cary Stapp
Stapp
Parker
Floyd County
Saye
Macon
State Ae
Ne Ae
Milledville State Hospital
Yestern
Save
Milledgeville
Land Agent Dies in Mobile at 48
Elbert Wright Brown, 48, a corps of engineers land procurement agent, died suddenly at a Mobile hotel. He worked on government land acquisitions for the Jon Waste one and the Eglin Air Forces base in Northwest Florida and Georgia. The piece notes widespread parking meters in over 1,500 U.S. cities and briefly describes the eye fibrous coat.
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Mobile
Ala
Elbert Wright Brown
Corps of Engineers
Brown
Eglin Air Forces Base
Florida
Georgia
Film Company Finishes Task at Eglin Field
Gregory Peck and Twentieth Century Fox wrapped up a month of filming for Twelve O Clock High at Eglin Field Ozark and Enterprise Alabama with 72 crew members. Director Henry King oversaw the British air base replica construction to fit the World War II setting. Peck staged public appearances and complained about fishing luck yielding one red fish.
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Eglin Field
Fla
Northwest Florida
Hollywood
Gregory Peck
Twentieth Century Fox
Eglin Air Force Base
Ozark and Enterprise
Ala
Eighth Air Force
Henry King
California
Peck
Florida
Fort Walton
Crestview
Navy
King
Eglin
Dean Jagger
Don, Hicks
Hugh Marlow
John- McKee
Paul Stewart
L McGregor
Fights at eggnog party tied to Metcalfe death
Witnesses described a rear storeroom brawl at Metcalfes between John Terrell and store owner Metcalfe. Terrell, a former employee, was beaten with blunt instruments in a struggle involving a pistol. Hicks and Metcalfe were later jailed on $5,000 bail as the coroner linked death to blows to the head.
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John Terrell
Wilson
Metcalfes
Terrell
Metcalfe
Hicks
Leach
Térreil
Joe Morrison
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