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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1949

Page

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Weather outlook and community notices

Partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Friday with widely scattered thundershowers in the north. The Thursday night sermon at St Pauls Lutheran will address the Influence Of Christ s Ascension Upon Christians. Public invited to 7 30 P M worship. Several local visits and church events noted. Cadet Gove Mitchell home after Sewanee graduation. funeral attendees listed for Sharon Stafford. See DIARY on Page 2.

Christ St. Paul's Lutheran Church Sam R. E. Carey Church of God Austinville

Extradition Ordered for Harold N. Tingley on Defrauding Vets

The Alabama Supreme Court ordered Harold N. Tingley returned to California to face charges of defrauding war veterans in a home building venture. Tingley, held in Birmingham, had sought release after extradition was granted by Gov. James E. Folsom. The ruling followed an appeal process up to the state’s highest court.

Harold N. Tingley California Montgomery Ala State Supreme Court Tingley Birmingham Supreme Court

Revenue Bills Lambasted at Hearing Today

Business and industrial leaders attacked administration revenue bills at the Alabama capitol urging they would impair operations. Howard Pill of WSFA opposed a 10 percent gross receipts tax on radio stations citing growth from 17 to 66 stations and fierce advertising competition. Alabama Power president Thomas W. Martin and REA Cooperatives manager W. L. Sturtevant opposed a 10 percent license tax on utilities noting taxes would be passed to consumers, harming low income farmers. Page 2 reference.

Montgomery Ala Capitol James E.folsom House Ways and Means Committee Howard Pill Alabama Broadcasting Association WSFA Pill Alabama Alabama Power Company Thomas W. Martin Birmingham W. L. Sturtevant Alabama Rural Electrification Authority Cooperatives Sturtevant

Bees Return After Store Visit Making Honey in Danville

A bee swarm that invaded the Hogan store in Danville ten days ago returned from a visit. They briefly settled at the homes of Mrs. G. Bates and J. P. Bolding before retreating to the hollow wall of the store. Honey production continues, a notable outcome for local residents who have enjoyed honey samples recently.

Hogan Danville

Production In April Off As Industrial Output Falls Again

The Federal Reserve Board reports industrial production fell for the fifth straight month in April and continued declining in early May. The index dropped to 179 percent of the 1935-39 average, down from 184 in March and well below the 195 peak last October and November. Open hearth steel output also slid three percent from March.

Washington Federal Reserve Board

Etowah Man Held on Assault Charges in Shooting of Women

Ormond Ray Tucker, 22, charged with assault with intent to murder after ambush shooting of his estranged wife Lena Tucker and sister in law Agnes McCoy in their yard. Lena in serious condition, Agnes lightly wounded. Previous assault charge alleged two weeks earlier. Bond set at $20,000.

Gadsden Ala Ormond Ray Tucker Pink Handy Tucker Lena Agnes McCoy Tucka Bond Grant McCoy Seth Chaute

Buying Orders To Come Before Council Today

City purchase orders will be the main subject of discussion at the City Council meeting called by Council President Roy Odom. He said the next regular council meeting would be June 6 and other members might have matters to discuss. Also noted were several small items to be considered.

Roy Odom Odom Boda

Scant Clue in Reuther Gun Attack Probed

Detroit police sift scant clues in the May assault on CIO unionist Victor Reuther who lost an eye. A 12 gauge shotgun and a heel print emerged as leads while FBI considered joining the probe amid possible political motives. Reuther, 37, survived surgery after being shot in the face and neck. His brother Walter, UAW-CIO president, suggested a communist link. Two men were questioned. one released, another detained after inconsistent alibi claims.

Detroit CIO Victor Reuther FBI Congress Michigan Reuther United Autge Workers Union Reuther Yard Henry Ford Hospital Walter Uaw-Cio

Brazilian Chief Sees TVA Dam During Tennessee Visit

President Eurico Gaspar Dutra of Brazil toured the Tennessee Valley Authority Chickamauga dam in Chattanooga during a two fold visit. He spoke of Brazil needing a project like the TVA and mentioned interest in Vanderbilt University's Brazilian studies program. He arrived on Truman's plane escorted by National Guard fighters and was greeted by Governor Gordon Browning.

Nashville Ténn Eurico Gaspar Dutra Brazil Oe Brazilian Institute Jony Dutra Chattanooga Truman Independence National Guard Berry Airfield Gordon Browning Tennessee Dutra Tennessee Valley Authority Vanderbilt University TVA Chickamauga Sao Francisco

Inquiry Planned Into 436 Bomber Purchasing Program

Chairman Vinson announced a House Armed Services Committee inquiry into the 436 bomber purchasing program. He indicated a full committee meeting next Tuesday to request the investigation.

Umry Vinson House Armed Services Committee

Coal Parleys Resume After Lewis Demands Credentials

John L. Lewis forced a pause in Southern soft coal talks by demanding that the Southern Coal Producers Association prove its authority and show tonnage. Adjournment was set to allow a credentials panel from both sides to complete its work amid operator withdrawals.

Herb Little

Fire Headquarters To Get Paint Job

Alderman Leonard Moody chairman of the fire committee said he issued orders for painting the interior of the station at headquarters. He instructed Fire Chief Floyd Elkins to purchase the paint and have some firemen who were formerly painters do the work in their spare time.

Leonard Moody City Council Moody Floyd Elkins

Red Assurance Demanded on Berlin Blockade Lift

A British diplomatic source says the West requires Russia to honor its pledge to end Berlin blockade restrictions. Western ministers, meeting in Berlin, plan to press Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky if assurances are not satisfactory, amid reports of a new form of blockade by Berlin rail strikes.

Paris Russia Berlin Germany Andrei Y. Vishinsky Ernest Bevin Britain

Pilgrimage to Rome Urged by Pope for Holy Year

Pope Pius XII urged a pilgrimage of peace to Rome during the 1950 holy year. The papal bull, read to about 2,000 in St Peter’s portico, calls on peace to return to hearts within individual nations and the universal community. The pope did not appear publicly.

Vatican City Pius XII Rome Universal Commonwealth of Peoples Basilica of St. Peter St. John Lateran Saint Paul Santa Maria Maggiore Msgr Alfonso Carinci Apostolic Pronotaries Apostolic Palace Carinci

Heavy Traffic Toll Over Holiday Seen By Safety Council

The National Safety Council estimates 215 people will die in traffic accidents over the three day Memorial holiday nationwide. The figure covers immediate fatalities only and excludes later deaths from injuries or non traffic accidents. More than 30 million vehicles were expected to be on the move if weather stays good, with deaths potentially halved by extra caution.

Chicago National Safety Council

Missing Farmwife Prompted Highway Patrol Aid Request

Gaythe Sue Ramsey, 17, vanished from her Hartsville area home after Monday medical visit. Carl Ramsey, her husband, asked the state Highway Patrol and officials to help trace her movements from the Stover store area in Hartsville to town. He fears foul play after her disappearance following a bus ride into town. she is described as 17, red-haired, 5 feet 3.5 inches, about 138 pounds with hair color described as red or grayish.

Gaythe Sue Ramsey Carl Ramsey the Daily Hartselle Stover

Slayer Nears His Final Hour in Washington Death Case

WALLA WALLA Wash May 26 The violent adventures of Jake Bird appear near their end as a last hour stay by the U S court of appeals in San Francisco could delay execution set for 3 30 A M tomorrow on a gallows Bird says he has avoided for a year and a half The 47 year old transient has confessed involvement in or knowledge of 44 slayings while imprisoned He was sentenced for the bludgeon killings of Mrs Bertha Kludt and her daughter on Oct 31 1947 in Tacoma Officials note his appeals to the U S Supreme Court and multiple state courts in a long bid to avoid death The case cites his notorious hex and the deaths of several officials during the fight over his fate The defendant contends police coercion forced his Kludt confession and seeks clemency.

Walla Walla Wash Jake Bird Bertha Kludt Tacoma Bird U. S. Supreme Court Washington State Supreme Court Federal District Court State Superior Court E. D. Hodge Hodge Joe Karpach Ray Scott Pateetee Sherman Lyons Ally J. W. Selden Ed Bird

Cut Time Off of Bus Schedule to Improve Service

R H and R B Powers operators of the Red Bay Bus Lines announced that running time between Decatur and Russellville will be reduced by 20 minutes effective June. The afternoon Red Bay bus leaving Greyhound terminal at 2 10 p m will depart at 2 30 p m with arrival in Russellville unchanged. Morning run departure time from Russellville will remain unchanged.

R, H. and R. B. Powers Red Bay Bus’lines Decatur Russellville Red Bay Greyhound Powers Arture Fromville

Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan Wed On Schedule

In Cannes May 26 the wedding proceeds as planned after the Vallauris mayor waived formalities to skip 10 day notices. The prince opposed publication abroad and delayed posting. Justice Ministry word reached the mayor and reporters last night.

Rita Prince Rita Hayworth Prince Aly Khan Cannes France Vallouris Prince Aly Harvey Hudson Paul Derigan Vallauris Derigon Ministry of Justice Paris

Flood Strikes Fort Worth Area Across Texas

Heavy rains trigger the Trinity Clear Fork flood washing out roads and flooding towns from Dallas to Johnson and Denton counties. One death reported as trains derail in washed-out tracks and cars swept into creeks. Rescue crews struggle with rising water as towns brace for more storms.

Fort Worth Tex Texas Johnson County Dallas Dawson Corsicana Denton County Cleburne Keene Santa Fe Turkey Creek Fiood Turtle Creek Larry Martinez Autobile

AEC Cleared 2 For Secret Work Despite Security Warnings

Senate energy hearings disclosed that the Atomic Energy Commission cleared two men for secret work despite warnings from its security officer. Dr Edward A Condon head of the bureau of standards and Dr Frank Graham then university of north carolina president and later north carolina senator were named. Lilienthal defended the commission noting progress in atomic programs and proposed calling 30 witnesses including Gen Dwight Eisenhower. The committee planned further closed sessions after a brief public session.

Washington David E. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission AEC Edward A. Condon Bureau of Standards Frank Graham Graham University of North Carolina North Carolina Lilienthal Senate-House Atomic Energy Committee Senator Hickenlooper Iowa Dwight D. Eisenhower McMahon D-Conn Congress Connally D-Tex Hickenlooper Lienthal Commission Lilenthal Rep Elston Ohio John Gingrich Condon

Man Arrested Here For Highway Patrol Unit in Madison Co

James Nance aged 20 from Morgan County is held in Morgan County jail for evasion of Madison County Highway Patrol. He was arrested after coming to the sheriff to inquire about another arrest. Nance faces a reckless driving charge. Other Morgan County arrests include three for public drunkenness and one for prohibition violation.

James Nance Morgan Morgan County Madison County Nance Highway Patrol C. B. Humy Morgan Sheriff's Office

Minor City Traffic Accident Reported

A minor two-vehicle accident occurred on Sixth Avenue South involving a truck driven by Henry Greer of Tanner 1 and a car driven by Edwin Chumm. The collision happened when the truck rear-ended the car at 620 Fourth Avenue Wan, as reported by police.

Henry Greer Tanner 1 Edwin Chumm Fourth Avenue Wan Sixth Avenue South

Birthday salute for Queen Mary marked by gun volley

A 41 gun birthday salute will be fired today for Queen Mother Mary who turns 82 in good health. A troop of 59 royal horse artillerymen will fire a sequence through the royal grounds as part of the ceremony.

Royal Horse

Frank Thomas Declared Out of Immediate Danger

Alabama athletic director Frank Thomas, hospitalized since March 19 for a heart ailment, was announced today to be out of immediate danger but remains in serious condition. An attending physician noted gradual improvement in recent days after a long period in an oxygen tent.

Birmingham Ala Frank Thomas Alabama Thomas Tide

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cecil Neville Sarah Margaret Evansville, Ind R. L. Baker Memorial Drive Methodist Church Gilbert Marks H. K. Neville E. Humphrey Huntsville Rufus Peerson Hamil Clinic O. C. Weaver Berea Baptist Church Howard Oden Mrs. Oden Albert Ralph Hulaco Moulton Street East Curtis H. Oden Recorder's Court Carmen Taylor Gove Mitchell Howard T. Mitchell Moulton Road Sewanee Military Academy Goodman Mansfield. Ky Mt. Zion Church Church of the Nazarene Seventh Avenue West Sharon Stafford W. G. Blackwell Mabel Black Ernieckwell G. A. Blackwell R. E. Thomas Waidermosa Springs Brown Baugh-Wiley Clinic Court of Appeals Elizabeth Ann Golson State Docks Horace Wilkinson Tom Skinner Boswell By Ken Reynolds Etowah Arthur Gavshon Safety Council Ramsey Slayer ABC Madison Co Victor Caution
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