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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1949

Page

3

Eisler Hearing Delayed Again in London Court

In Bow Street magistrate's court, fugitive communist Gerhart Eisler faces a U S request for his return to America. The United States seeks more time to prepare its case, with an eight day delay proposed but the magistrate granting a three day postponement and denying bail. Eisler, 52, wore a crumpled tan suit and awaited the proceedings.

London Gerhart Eisler United States Bow Street U.S America F. Graham Maw Fisler Maw Eisler Dudley Collard J. F. Eastwood Batory U. S

Spring Hill College Graduates 68 in 119th Class

The largest class in the college history graduates 68 seniors at Spring Hill College in Mobile Alabama. Thirty five are World War II veterans. Class valedictorian is Albert John Boudreaux from Opelousas a 24 year old Navy veteran. John R Henry of Atlanta serves as commencement speaker.

Mobile Ala Spring Hill College Albert John Boudreaux Opelousas John R. Henry Atlanta Newsman

Voice of Two Worlds Promises Sleep Power System

A Los Angeles notable dubbed the Voice of Two Worlds claims a hidden mind power system learned in Tibet. He advertises a 9000 word treatise from the Institute of Mentalphysics offering free copies to readers at 213 South Hobart Blvd Dept K 165 Los Angeles CA 4.

Los Angles Tibet Land of Institute of Mentalphysics South Hobart Blvd Dept K-165 Los Angeles Calif Adv

Birmingham city employee denies threatening black family

Robert E Chambliss a Birmingham city garage worker told Mayor Cooper Green he spoke to William German a Black resident but denied threatening him Chambliss said he hoped mentioning Klan membership would make German move German had already relocated after inspectors warning zoning in North Smithfield area remains a contentious issue Justice Department is asked to review civil rights violations and Police Chief Eddins will investigate The article notes a dwindling crane population with fewer than 35 remaining in the world

Birmingham Birmingham City Smithfield Robert E. Chambliss City Garage Cooper Green William German Chambliss German Robert E. Lee Ku Klux Klan H. E. Hagood U. S. Department of Justice Polic Floyd Eddins

Forrestal Third Leader To Resort To Death By Own Action

New York columnist HAL BOYLE notes three postwar leaders James Forrestal John G Winant and Jan Masaryk took their own lives. He cites overwork political captivity and personal philosophy as possible motives and discusses differing life paths ending at a wall.

Hal Boyle New York James Forrestal John G. Winant Britain Jan Masaryk Czechoslovakia Forrestal Winant Masaryk

Self Destruction and Peaceful Tension Reflections

An essay discusses why leaders choose death by own action to avoid disgrace, comparing Brutus Hitler Tojo and others. It cites that in peacetime personal tension rises, fear of disgrace fades, and religious belief and purpose lessen suicide. Local notes mention visitors and church activities.

Rome Germany Japan Brutus Adolf Hitler Tojo Forrestal Masaryk Winant Henry Thoreau

Crop Damage From Cut Worms Reported In Madison County

Crop damage from climbing cut worms has appeared in widely scattered sections of Madison county. County farm agent Lloyd H. Little said damage is not yet serious but infestation could spread. Crimson clover and rye grass have the most damage so far. An airplane will dust infested areas. The female falcon is larger than the male.

Huntsville Ala Madison County Lloyd H. Little

Man Hospitalized After Dog Shooting Argument

In Birmingham Alabama on May 24 a 38 year old Silas farmer, Jesse Morgan, was reported in critical condition after a head injury from a stick during a dispute over his dog’s shooting. Sheriff A J McCoy said Morgan has a skull fracture. Neighbors Pete Singles 22 and Clinton Stokely 27 were jailed on assault with intent to kill charges.

Birmingham Ala Silas Famer A. J. McCoy Jesse Morgan Pete Singles Clinton Stokely Morgan

Dinner Guests in Charleston Visit from Alabama Pair

Mrs Cordie Graham of Hartselle and Jack Still of Cullman were dinner guests of Elbert Julian and his sister in Charleston South Carolina.

Wright Albert White Decatur Frank Morgan Cullman J. F. Tanner Pine Burr Don Childers Hartselle Earnest Latham Joseph Latham Charles Birmingham Grady Latham Cortellou Chunn Elbert Julian Ottis Self Cecil Tanner Home Demonstration Club Lyon’s Fred Childs Charleston South Carolina Cordie Graham Jack Still

Search Underway For Lieutenant Who Can Verify Claim

Alabama officials seek First Lieut. William B. Spear, the sole witness who can verify Ralph G. Perry’s Greenland injury. Perry says the injury occurred climbing a cable to read weather instruments, establishing a line of duty. Despite checks of Army, Selective Service, and veterans records, Spear remains missing and officials urge any leads to the state Veterans Affairs office.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Department of Veterans “Affairs Williamb. Spear Florida Ralph G. Perry Veterans’ Affairs Spear Perry Greenland Veterans Affairs Office Army Selective Service Veterans Utah Lieut Spears Alabaty

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