Folsom Praises Highway Chief McFarland After Inquiry
Governor James E. Folsom defended Highway Department head Yard McFarland amid charges of gross inefficiency by a Montgomery county grand jury. He noted four irregular transactions, one involving a $10,321 overpayment to Wickes Construction, and called for competent officials to run the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontgomery
James E. Folsom
Fedor ‘Yard
McFarland
Xamshers
Folsom
Wickes Construction
Jacks
Atorney
Albert Michael
Poland
Highway Department
Nashville Livestock Market Report Summary May
Nashville markets show cattle mostly steady to 75 cents lower with many unsold stock. medium beef cows 19.00-24.00, good cows 23.50-25.00, steers 26.00-28.00, heifers down to 20.00, cannner cows 13.00-15.00. Hogs mostly 22.25-24.25 with some 19.25-20.00. sows 16.75-17.75. Sheep 29.00-31.00 top with pens steady. springers around 2.00 less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Federal State Department of Agréture
Markets At A Glance May 25 Reports Mixed Trades
New York markets show irregular stocks with automotive steady, bonds down on late selling, cotton liquidating and switching. Wheat closed mixed with light mill buying, oats mixed with light demand, hog prices 50 cents to 1.00 lower, general rate up about 25 cents, top at 35.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Wheat and corn futures rise modestly on export demand
Chicago May 25 Wheat futures showed modest gains on the board with light mill buying tied to flour exports. Corn moved higher as buying by corn houses offset cash sales to the government. Oats and soybeans moved within narrow ranges with July contracts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Poultry Market Mixed in Atlanta May Trade
Georgia live poultry buyers reported steady prices on May 25. Most birds weighed 2 pounds with only a few over 3 pounds. Farm offerings showed sufficient to moderate demand and fryer birds fetched around 38 cents per pound for pickup Monday and this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlanta
Usorth
Georgia
New York Cotton Futures Close Higher on May 25
Futures closed up ten cents per bale from the prior session with mixed bid levels across delivery months. Prices showed gains in nearby contracts while longer maturities traded lower, with notable activity in the May and July columns and spot values around the 32.5 range amid nominal shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Convicts Recaptured by Officers Near Mobile
Two California felons who escaped from a farm near Bakersfield were recaptured by Mobile authorities. Lieutenant George led the effort with deputies pursuing across state lines and securing the pair without further incident. The capture ends a brief manhunt that drew regional attention.
Os fouke Glimpses About Your News
Mr and Mrs C E Burger and Miss Nat Brown of Gadsden visited over the weekend with Mrs Ellis A Brown of Danville. Rev G M Davenport who collapsed in his pulpit on Sunday morning is reported improved at Decatur General hospital today. City Police officials report one arrest for driving while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Burger
Nat Brown
Gadsden
Ellis A. Brown
Danville
Francis
Rev
G. M. Davenport
Decatur General Hospital
City
Trade Act changes eyed by House Republicans
Secretary Marshall warned that revisions to trade agreements would cripple U S foreign economic policy as House leaders push the reciprocal trade act through with three hours of debate. The plan lets Congress block any administration import duty cuts beyond Federation Tariff Commission recommendations and would extend the act for one year. Marshall said in a letter to Rep Coughton the GOP changes could kill the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
House
Congress
Federal Tariff Commission
Rep. Coughton
Ways and Means
Senate backs bigger soil payments amid anti communism bill clash
Farm Democrats advance soil conservation payments from 225 million to 300 million after a 41 38 senate vote with Morse Cooper and Langer supporting the amendment and Byrd opposing. Young mulls a distribution change to favor the North. Dewey and other Republicans oppose the Mundt Nixon anti communism bill in committee scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Russell
D-Ga
Young
R-Nd
Judiciary Committee
United States
Dewey
Truce depends on Arabs’ demands over Jewish state and army
Reporters in Baghdad cite an Iraqi cabinet member saying Arabs will accept a UN cease fire only if Jews abandon the idea of a sovereign Jewish state and disband the Jewish army. Britain warns Arab states to observe the UN request amid pressure over arms and training ties to King Abdullah’s Transjordan Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baghdad
Security Council
U. N. Security Council
Egypt
Syria
Foreign Office
London
Britain
U. N
Abdullah
Trans- Jordan
Jerusalem
Jaffa
Pair Arrests Linked to Vehicle Theft Ring Identified
Lundy named two Woodland California men Albert Wilson 28 and Merrill Watford 27 as suspects in a car theft case. Wilson was awaiting a year sentence and both were arrested at a roadblock in Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundy
Albert ‘Wilson
Merrill Watford
Woodland
Calif
Wilson
Idaho
Rights Plan Gets Support At Spring Hill College Commencement
Rev W Patrick Donnelly president of Spring Hill College urged civil rights for all citizens at commencement. He warned the South would oppose federal civil rights legislation and urged self help aided by democracy and God's guidance. He denounced the Boswell amendment to restrict negro voting in Alabama primaries as undemocratic and called for its removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Spring Hill College
Truman
W. Patrick Donnelly
South
Alabama
Taft gains strength in Southern delegates amid GOP ballot forecasts
The report breaks down expected voting by state blocs with Taft leading in Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana North Carolina South Carolina Virginia West Virginia Texas and Kentucky while Dewey dominates Ohio New York and other regions. Dewey remains the strongest unchallenged candidate outside the South.
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Oklahoma
Florida
Stassen
Tennessee
Taft
Carroll Reece
Ohioan
Alabama
Arkansas
Dewey
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Perry-Howard
North Carolina
South Carolina
Reece
Virginia
West Virginia
Texas
Taft Kentucky
Cooper
Kentucky
Vandenberg
Mich
Chidan
Philadelphia
South
Ohio
New York
Oregon
New Hampshire
GM wage plan linked to living costs under two year contract
The bargain ties wages to living-cost changes with a base 11 cent pay, plus a guaranteed three cent raise next year. If costs soar by September, no ceiling on GM wages applies. if costs fall, cuts are capped. No wage reopenings are allowed during the two year term ending May 1950. Union leaders will decide on acceptance, with CIO and UE negotiating remaining points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Johnstone
Uaw-Cio
GM Department
CIO
United Electrical Workers
General Motors
UAW
Lions Club Sponsors Junior Legion Contest in Decatur
The Decatur Lions Club sponsors a baseball game between Huntsville and Decatur Junior Legion teams on Wednesday at 4 PM at Le ion Field Decatur. The event raises funds for Alabama Light Conservation Association and aims to select players for an East West game.
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Decatur Lions Club
Huntsville Junior Legion
Decatur Junior Legion
Leion Field
Decatur
Eas West
Alabama Light Conservation Association
Revival Opens In Tent Sunday On West Side
Revival begins next Sunday evening under Rev. Paul Roberts of Central Baptist. Pastor Rev. Porter Barrington will preach with Edmond D. Keith directing music. Central Baptist plans a Sunday school and West Side Baptist church later, while seven plots were bought for development. Cottage prayer meetings are scheduled Tuesday through Friday at local homes.
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Seventh Avenue
Central Baptist
West Side Baptist Church
Central Church
Raymond Whitt
8Th Ave. W
S. F. Hosey
4Th Ave. West
A. A. Powers
6Th Ave
Louie Ellison
Sixth Avenue West
Oldest and Youngest Members to Attend Prayer Service
The oldest and youngest members of Central Methodist church will be guests of honor at a 7 30 prayer service Wednesday night. J B Leeman and B A Turner lead the transportation committee while Mrs Raymond Britain Mrs Casto Jarvis Mrs John Stewart Mrs Ed Johnson and Mrs Melvin Hutson head the invitation group. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
J. B. Leeman
B. A. Turner
Transportation Committee
Raymond Britain
Casto Jarvis
John Stewart
Ed Johnson
Melvin Hutson
Singing program features notable quartets and soloists
A Thursday evening event at 7 30 at the Salvation Army chapel Sixth Avenue S will showcase outstanding quartets and singers. Featured guests include the Double Cola quartet Florence Southern Melody Girls Cullman Cullman quartet Prof W O Cooper Cullman Prof J Felton Legg Danville Rev D R Jarrett Danville and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Sixth Avenue S
Double-Cola Quartet
Florence
Southern Melody Girls
Cullman
W. O. Cooper
J. Felton Legg
Danville
D. R. Jarrett
Marital Notices for Eyster Kimbrough and Page Sheats
Daily Records lists William Bibb Eyster age 26 of Decatur marrying Ann Jones Kimbrough age 24 of Decatur. Myron Eugene Page age 26 of Woodville to Lila Sheats age 24 of 201 Fifth Avenue W Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bibb Eyster
Decatur
Ann Jones Kimbrough
Myron Eugene Page
Woodville
Lila Sheats
Fifth Avenue W
Divide House And Its Legal Divide
In Montgomery on May 25 a couple used a legal half split over their home after Bertha Lee Williams left Henry Williams. Attorney John Sankey drafted an agreement allowing Henry to remove his half of the two room house from Bertha’s mother's lot, while Bertha’s half would be remodeled. Henry was at work sawing off his portion as the plan unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Solomon
John Sankey
Bertha Lee Williams
Henry
Bertha
Sankey
Henry Williams
Bertha Lee
Governor Folsom to Meet Cullman lawmakers on issues
Governor James E. Folsom will hold a Cullman conference with around 20 North Alabama lawmakers to discuss mutual problems including roads hospitals and prison reform. A summer special session was not confirmed, but those topics are seen as likely. Additional meetings are planned across the state in the next three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
James E
Folsom
Cullman
Senate
House
O'Cullman
North Alabama
Packer Proposal Rejected by Union at Waterloo Iowa
In Waterloo Iowa May 25 CIO union employees at the Rath packing plant, scene of rioting after a picket was killed, rejected a company settlement proposal. A J Stephens district director said company officials and union officers would resume negotiations today as national guardsmen begin their sixth day of guard duty at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
CIO
Rath
A. J. Stephens
CIO United Packinghouse Workers Union
National Guardsmen
Two Churches to Merge United Church of Christ Formation
The Evangelical and Reformed church approved union with Congregational Christian churches with 32 of 34 synods reporting a favorable vote. Only the Dakota synod opposed, two synods pending June meetings. The move leads to a united church to be called the United Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Congregational Christian Churches
William E. Lampe
Dakota Synod
United Church of Christ
Rail Cars Derailed Halt Georgia Central Line
Six freight cars derailed near Rossville Georgia halting Central of Georgia rail service from Chattanooga to Cedartown for about ten hours last night. No injuries were reported and contents were undamaged. Yardmaster K V White cited unknown derailment cause as three trains were delayed until 1 AM.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Central of Georgia
Cedartown
Rossville
K. V White
Central—of Georgia
Grubbs Rites Planned In Miami Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs Hallie M Grubbs widow of the late Walter M Grubbs will be held in Miami Wednesday at 3 pm She died at her Miami home Monday She had many Decatur friends from years there and is survived by two daughters Mrs Milton Drennen and Mrs Fred Cann all of Miami three sons Marvin Donald and Paul of Miami a brother Herbert Hughes Decatur two sisters Mrs Foster Pointer and Mrs Vera Austelle Decatur plus grandchildren and great grandchildren She was mother of the late Mrs H R Summer and sister in law of Mrs Lelia Grubbs Hall of Decatur and Mrs Joe Cullum Murfreesboro Tenn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie M. Grubbs
Walter M. Grubbs
Miami
TVA steam plant funds spark Alabama plea in Congress
Alabama leaders defend TVA expansion amid House vote authorizing 27.39 million dollars for the agency. Sparkman asserts Valley growth driven by locals, not outside promoters, as critics from the National Association of Electrical Companies challenge the steam plant plan and the broader 84 million dollar five year expansion. Rep Gore calls the private power trust victory, while Rep Ploeser questions government steam electric authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TVA
House
National Association of Electric Companies
Rep
Ploeser
R-Mo
Gore
D-Tenn
Congress
Private Power Trust
Union Grove Home Demonstration Club Meets May Meeting
The Union Grove Home Demonstration club met May 12 at 2 PM in Mrs. Lois Foster house on the Moulton Highway. Mrs. Foster presided in the absence of the president. Members shared favorite trees during roll call and flocked through minutes. Reports on Athens district meeting by Mrs. Keenum and Mrs. Taylor were given. Plans for July picnic discussed and June meeting set with Mrs. Elsie Kitchens. Hostess served strawberry short cake and drinks to members and three visitors. Additionally, Paul Wayne Foster visits Huntsville. Imogene Roberts and son Ronald visit Jasper Roberts. Bobby Weinman visits Mrs. R H McCulloch family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Grove
Lois Foster
Moulton
Foster
Edna Gaylor
Alice Suggs
Zola Keenum
Edna Taylor
Athens
Elsie Kitchens
Paul Wayne Foster
Huntsville
Imogene Roberts
Ronald
Jasper Roberts
Tanner
Bobby Weinman
Hartselle
R. H. McCulloch
McCulloch
Calvert Ads Objected By State ABC Board
State Liquor Administrator Frank Bunkley accused Calvert official O H Martinson of a misleading statement to the ABC board. Martinson urged the board to resume buying Calvert products amid objections to the Lord Calvert advertising. Bunkley said the board objects to Calvert advertising in its entirety and disputed forecasts of large revenue losses from halting Calvert sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Frank Bunkley
ABC
O. H. Martinson
Calvert's
Martinson
Lord Calvert
Calvert
Bunkley
Overstreet Rites Slated Wednesday
Funeral services for T. J. Overstreet, 74, who died at his home in Lacy's Spring this morning at 7 30, will be held Wednesday afternoon at Valdermosa church with Rev. Robert Glenn officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery, Peck directing. He is survived by three nieces and nephews with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Overstreet
Lacey
Valdermosa Church
Robert Glenn
Peck
Overstreet
Pallharers
Marvin Garrison
Herbert Chunn
Han
Ner
Watson
Harold McAnally
Jean Jennings
Judge weighs contempt threat in coal union bargaining clash
Judge Goldsborough faces a pivotal contempt issue as Denham charges Lewis with refusing to bargain with the Southern Association and trying to coerce employers in selecting a bargaining agent. Moody accuses Lewis of blocking the contract last July, while 125000 miners and 20 companies fear a June 1948 contract lapse and potential work stoppage. The government seeks lifting the Taft Hartley injunction amid shifting pension dispute tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denham
Lewis
Southern Association
Moody
UMW
Goldsborough
Justice Department
Rabies Tests Positive In Two Of Six Dog Heads
Two of six heads tested for rabies over the weekend were positive. Dr. C Johnson of the Decatur branch lab said a rabid dog had bitten Delia Batts of Decatur who is receiving treatment. The other positive head came from Sheffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Johnson
Decatur Branch Laboratory
State Health Department
Delia Batts
Decatur
Sheffield
Moulton
Moulton Heights
Russellville
Athens
Scottsboro
Lester
Tuscumbia
Johnson
Girl Wins Citizenship Title At DAR School Sanatorium
An 18 year old tuberculosis sanatorium pupil earns Girl Citizenship honors for valor in character. She learns to be a good citizen on playgrounds and in classrooms, viewing the sanatorium as a school with doctors as principals and nurses as teachers. The story celebrates cooperation and ongoing education beyond graduation.
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DAR
Bettye Jane
Legion Worker Beaten to Death in New Jersey Hotel
Harold S. Adamson a 57 year old American Legion worker collecting data on local communist activities was found beaten to death in his hotel room in Long Branch New Jersey He likely was attacked outside the hotel and collapsed after reaching his room dying from a fractured skull
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
N. J
American Legion
John M. Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Legion
Harold S. Adamson
Two Monument Sites Considered for World War I Memorial
The Mor an County Board of Revenue unanimously approves placing the memorial on the northeast corner of the courthouse lawn. The City Council had earlier authorized Delano Park. a committee will select the final site. Emblem Club volunteers will staff fundraising booths on Second Avenue and Bank Street. Hartsville Chamber of Commerce backs the drive and pledges cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran County Board of Revenue
Melvin Owens
DAV
Delano Park
Owens
the Daily
Emblem Club
Second Avenue
Bank Street
Hartselle Chamber of Commerce
Guernseys Run Wild Through Town In Stampede
Tourists described as Guernseys dashed through St Ann's church Fourth Avenue Coca Cola plant and L N right of way chasing down Second Avenue. Pete Grant captured the largest heifer while others corralled more cattle near Greyhound station and A Z Bailey Grocery before returning to the Union Compress sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Fourth Avenue
Highway 31
Valley Coal and Lumber Company
Albany Coal and Grain Company
Brown's Funeral Company
Thomas Motor Company
Second Avenue
Pete Grant
A. Z. Bailey Grocery
Center Point Home Demonstration Club May Meeting
The Center Point Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. Will Pence for a May session in a bright new home with cut flowers and hostess paintings. Roll called added two new members to a 22 member group. leadership school to be held May 27 at the county agent's office will be represented by Mrs. Floyd Johnson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Point Home
Will Pence
Charlie Wiggington
Floyd_Johnson
H.D. Humphrey
Frank Russel
Dewey Hendrix
Miss Norton
H. D. Humphrey
Chas. Wigginngton
Floyd
Lorrie Johnson
Cotaco WSCS to Stage Three-Act Comedy Friday Night
The Cotaco WSCS will present a three act comedy at the church on Friday evening May 28 beginning at eight o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotaco Wscs
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Monroe
Caesar
Great Dane
Little Spike
Sydney
Silky
Australia
Divide House, and Its. Legal
Packer
Union
Iowa
Grubbs
Muson
Sparkman
New England
Midwest
Morgan County
W B. Llmley
ABC Board
John L
Guernseys
Deep Freeze
H. Ryan
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