General Clay heckled in New York rally warns Berlin on Reds
General Lucius D. Clay abandoned a prepared speech at a Hold Berlin rally in New York. He urged Berliners to stand firm against a potential communist youth uprising and warned Russians that American patience should not be misread. A heckler disrupted the event and was escorted out as police contained about 1,000 protestors outside.
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Luuis D. Clay
Berlin
Germany
Town Hall
Clay
Iise Koch
Buchenwald
Heckler
Mrs. Koch
Ilse Koch
Koch
Heckter
Common Cause, Inc
Eds
American Jewish Labor Council
Falkville Youth Dies at clinic in Falkville
Falkville 1 boy Little Joe Willis Woods, 4, died Thursday at 7 30 am at ville clinic where he had been a patient. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Peck funeral home. Survived by mother Mrs well Woods sister Mrs Tho mas Frost Eva 1 and brothers Jim Gene and Sgt Jerry Woods in Japan.
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Little Joe Willis Woods
Falk Ville
Ville Clinic
Peck Funeral Home
Well Woods
Thomas Frost
Eva
Jim
Gene
Falkville
Jerry Woods
Japan
Texas Democratic Dinner Sparks FEPC Fear At Austin Event
Texas Democrats plan a $25-a-plate fundraising dinner in Austin with Judge W. M. Holland warning against pro FEPC speech. Palmer Bradley hints at a possible candidate for Texas governor. Perez lists six Truman program planks he labels socialist.
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Austin
W. M. Holland
Southern Democratic Club
Dinyer
FEPC
Idaho Largest Silver Producing State
Idaho is identified as the leading state in silver production, highlighting its mining status and output dominance within the United States.
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Idaho
Decatur and Nashville Markets Report Show Stable cattle and hog prices
Market notes list farm prices for cotton corn Milo and cottonseed with yeilds and moisture notes. Nashville livestock report shows cattle mostly steady with steer and heifer ranges from 21 to 25, calves at 20 to 29, hogs from 15.50 to 19.75, sows 15.50 to 16.50, and springer ewes around 30 to 31 dollars.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal
July Soybeans Jump on Board of Trade Limits
Chicago reports soybeans surged the daily limit for a second straight session closing at the day’s high, the best price since delivery began. Wheat fell 1 to 1 1/2 cents, corn and oats mixed, rye down, soybeans up to 8.21, lard higher at 12.70 per hundred pounds.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Community Figures and Local Weather Notes
Mrs J W Murphy of 221 Line Street remains ill at home. Baby Albert Wade Bowman of Austinville was discharged from Hamil Clinic. A clothing suitcase found near Nix's store on Third Avenue West was turned in to city hall. owner may recover by identification. Mrs S W Odom of 1115 Third Avenue South was admitted to Decatur General Hospital. Noon temperature 84, max 85, min 64. no rainfall in past 24 hours per TVA and U S Weather observer.
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Nix
Third Avenue West
J. B. Whitmire
S. W. Odom
Third Avenue South
Decatur General Hospital
TVA
U. S
Markets At A Glance In New York And Chicago
Markets at a glance show stocks lower with selective demand and bonds down. In Chicago wheat and corn easy on favorable seeding weather, oats easing with corn. hogs fairly active 15 to 25 cents higher to 20.25. cattle steady to 50 cents higher with top load lot at 31.75.
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New York
Chicago
Northwest
Cotton futures end mixed amid slow trading in New York
In New York on May 25 cotton futures showed irregular trading as profit taking after earlier gains cooled rallying. Late afternoon quotes rose 20 cents to 15 cents from the prior close with July at 33.19, October 31.93, and December 31.81.
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N. Y
New York
Fertilizer Boosts Pond Plant Growth to Increase Fish Yield
The farm pond fertilizer stimulates aquatic plant growth that supports fish feed, leading to higher overall fish production and yield potential for the farming operation.
Ilse Koch Indicted Again for Camp Crimes
In Munich on May 25 the German court indicted Ilse Koch 42 famous as Buchenwald mistress for crimes against German and Austrian prisoners. Trial planned for late July. She is charged with instigating 45 murders and 135 attempted murders plus mistreatment of inmates. Held since October after U.S. release then four year sentence reduced by Gen. Lucius D. Clay citing hearsay rather than evidence.
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Munich
Germany
Ilse Koch
Koch
Buchenwald
U. S
Lucius D. Clay
BLM Recounts 1949 Public Land Management Revenues
The U S Bureau of Land Management collected more than $37 000 from public land management activities in 1949.
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U. S. Bureau of Land Management
Governor Jones Addresses Kiwanis in Decatur Visit
Dr. Walter B. Jones Alabama Kiwanis District governor made his 50th club visit in Decatur urging good citizenship in government education and church life. He warned of deficit spending communist threat and education funding needs while urging members to contact Washington and monitor tax spending.
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Alabama Kiwanis District
Decatur
Dr. Jones
Fred Hunt
C. M. Gillespie
Huntsville
Frank Holle
Ferrow Himes
Aruba
Mr. Donnelly
Sherman
Texas
L. C. Fisher
Sheffield
Washington
Valley Court Rules on Six Morgan County Appeals
The Alabama Court of Appeals handed down decisions this week on six Morgan County cases. It affirmed Morgan County Court sentences for Floyd Reeves v. State Dinsmore Cornelius v. State Bessie Collier v. State and George McCain v. State. It upheld a 15 year murder sentence for Isaac Cullum from the Morgan Circuit Court. the Chenault v. Decatur Transit civil suit was dismissed for want of prosecution after a $400 verdict. Mahaley from Limestone County saw a five year assault with intent to murder sentence dismissed. Nesmith alias Nesmith v. State from Lawrence County was dismissed on motion.
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Morgan County
Alabama Court of Appeals
Floyd Reeves
State
Dinsmore Cornelius
Bessie Collier
George McCain
Morgan Circuit Court
Isaac Cullum
Mose Remberandt
Morgan Circuit
Harwood
Morgan
B. Frank Chenault
Decatur Transit
Limestone County
Ben Lee Mahaley
Lawrence
Leslie Nesmith Alias
Fragrant Truffle Odor Noted by National Geographic Society
The odor of truffles described as a fruity fragrance is cited by the National Geographic Society. The statement highlights the distinctive scent associated with this culinary delicacy.
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The
National Geographic Society
Colorado Royal Gorge Bridge Soars as Highest Suspension
The Arkansas River canyon in Colorado hosts the Royal Gorge Bridge, claimed as the highest suspension span in the world. The landmark crosses the gorge and dominates the canyon landscape as a famous engineering feat.
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Arkansas River
Royal Gorge
Colorado
Tragic House Fire Claims Maxine Proctor in Courtland
A farm family on the Courtland, Alabama area loses Maxine Proctor age six after a house fire devastates their frame home. Her father James Proctor suffered burns while saving his wife and children, with two other siblings escaping uninjured. Maxine, treated at a hospital, died from burns after expressing longing for home. Funeral set at Old Liberty Methodist Church with Brown directing. Maxine born in Lawrence County.
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Proctors
James Proctor
Joe
Proctor
Maxine
Mark Wayne
Ernest (Tooney
Edward
Ussery Teal
Raymond Eskridge
Courtland
Courtland Air Base
George Reeves
Wheeler
Della Nix
Old Liberty Methodist Church
Oscar Allen
Old Liberty Cemetery
Brown
Lawrence County
International House couples wed from college program
Jacksonville States Teachers College reports two International House participants will marry in June. Jetty Monique Gailotte of Nancy and Roy Wallace of Gadsden formed a partnership after an exchange where she tutored him in French and he assisted her English. This marks the second marriage linked to the program.
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Jacksonville
Ala
Jacksonville States Teachers College
International House
Jetty Monique Gailotte
Nancy
Joe
Roy Wallace
Gadsen
Monique
Wallace
J. H. Jones
Farmers urged to leave hollow trees for wildlife
Wildlife experts advise farmers and foresters to leave a few hollow trees to support raccoons squirrels and other animals and birds in managed forests and farmlands.
Guard rails in terre houses prevent injuries to children
A safety update notes installation of guard rails in terre houses to reduce crushing injuries to children by parents. The measure aims to curb accidental harm in compact living spaces.
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Terre
Norton May Get Post on Board
President Truman plans to appoint Edward Lee Norton of Birmingham Alabama to the Federal Reserve Board for a full fourteen year term. An unnamed White House official cited Norton as an investment banker and radio station owner and noted Alabama Democrat support helped secure the appointment. A board vacancy exists from the death of Lawrence Clayton.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Edward Lee Norton
Birmingham
Ala
Federal Reserve Board
Norton
Alabama
Hill
Sparkman
States Rights Democrats
Democratic Executive Committee
States Rights
Lawrence Clayton
Senate bargains and vacancies shadow Per sons governorship
The article notes senators may support some of Folsoms appointments to curb Gordon Persons access. The 1949 legislature adjourned without confirming any appointees, leaving potential special session fillings by Persons. Upcoming house vacancies arise from Willis McKwain's death and the resignations of John Snodgrass and Thomas M Martin.
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Folsom
Gordon Persons
Willis McKwain
Bullock County
John Snodgrass
Jackson
Thomas M. Martin
Dallas
Langan to quit Mobile after loss in 1949 bid
State Senator Joseph N. Langan said he would resign his legislative post if Gov. James E. Folsom calls a special session. He noted he did not want to serve after being defeated May 2 by Rep. Thomas A. Johnston in seeking re-election. Langan, a floor leader in 1949, serves on Mobile County Commission via Folsom appointment and would inform the governor in 1 or 2 days of his plans.
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Mobile
Ala
Joseph N. Langan
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Thomas A. Johnston
Langan
Folsom
Mobile County Commission
Local party nominees lined up after resignations and vacancy
Snodgrass relinquished his seat to become circuit judge and Martin resigned for the Dallas county board of revenue. Senator C. J. Owens of Marshall county died months ago creating a senate vacancy. Democratic committees consider candidates from the May 2 primary for Aug. 8 elections with certified nominees. John B. Benson Horace Armstrong Frank Hardy and J. A. Crook were nominated for the May primary to the next legislature.
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Martin
Dallas County Board of Revenue
C. J. Owens
Marshall County
Senate
Pame
John B. Benson
Scottsboro
Horace Armstrong
Jackson
Frank Hardy
House
Dallas
J. A. Crook
Bullock
Civil Service Commission reveals dozen apply for Jasper post
The Civil Service Commission announced 12 men applied for the Jasper Alabama position. Names listed include Bill Cunningham Harold G. Dill Gerald D. Colvin Giles W. Davis V Gravilee Kelley Herring T Blake and James B. Beaty.
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Washington
The
Civil Service Commission
Jasper
Ala
Post
Bill Cunningham
Harold G. Dill
Gerald D. Colvin
Giles W. Davis
Ee V. Gravilee
Kelley Herring
T. Blake
James B. Beaty
Forrest Chapel Women’s Society Meets at Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Forrest Chapel held a Monday meeting led by president Mrs. N. E. Bailey. Devotion followed with a reading from Psalm 16 and prayers. Members discussed church study and closed with benediction as visitors joined in.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
N. E. Bailey
R. B. Bridges
J. L. West
W. E. Ward
Rathal Long
Fairview
W. Erd
S. J. Curtis
Faye
Armon
G. B. Curtis
Fence County
Lucy Roberts
Benton
Sherry Roberts
J. P Roberts
Neel
J. P. Glasgow
Otto Glasgow
Falkville
Orville Tanner
Hartselle
Freeman Landers
Ottis Dutton
Decatu
L. A. McDonald
Redith
Peggy Joyce McDonald
Nees
Oscar Sybert
J.L. West
T. L. Speakman
Ees
Fleming Named Undersecretary for Transportation in Truman Plan
Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming was appointed undersecretary for transportation at $17 500 a year to help organize the Commerce Department as the core of the federal transportation program. His designation awaits senate confirmation. Other moves include Mon C. Wallgren as Federal Power Commission chair and James Mead as Federal Trade Commission chair, with Harry MacDonald reappointed to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Sawyer
Senate
Truman
Mon C. Wallgren
Washington
Federal Power Commission
James Mead
N.Y
Federal Trade Commission
Harry MacDonald
Securities and Exchange Commission
Southeast Asia conference opens in Baguio with regional reps
Delegates from Australia, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Southeast Asia nations meet in Baguio to frame an agenda in a forthcoming caucus. In Saigon the United States outlines aid for Indochina with France and local states bearing major responsibility for stability. an initial 23.5 million dollar program is expected.
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Baguio
Philippines
Australia
Ceylon
India
Pakistan
Thailand
Indonesia
Indochina
Saigon
United States
France
Indochinese
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