Navy Officer Admits Embezzling Ship Funds and Binge
Lt. Bascom B. Boaz 42, a 19 year Navy veteran, is jailed on federal embezzlement and desertion charges after admitting he stole $19,201.50 from the tanker Navasota while on a six month spree with Pearl Rosemary Carter. He said drinking began after his 1941 separation from his wife and escalated during the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Bacon
Los Angeles
Navy
Bascom B. Boaz
U. S. Navy
Boaz
Idaho
Aleutians
Gilberts
Marshalls
Saipan
Guam
Marion
Tenn
Long Beach
Navasota
Oakland
Fresno
Calif
San Francisco-Oakland
Rosemary Carter
Miss Carter
Arab Israel pact hailed amid Cairo optimism
Diplomatic sources in Cairo expect Arab states to welcome the agreement as it may end fears Israel could seize all of Palestine by force. Favorable Egyptian reaction is forecast as tensions ease and talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Israel
Reds
Hong Kong
Britain
British Isles
Standard Oil
New Jersey
California
Texas Oil Co
Fathia
Egypt
Raid Ghali
Farouk
Ghali
L. V. Smith Dies at Home in Texas
Former Decatur resident L. V. Smith died suddenly Thursday at 8 pm at his Fort Worth home in Texas. He is survived by his widow Mary Katherine, a son Ray of Meridian, a brother Charles of Tuscaloosa, a sister Ola McColder of Tennessee, and a granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Smith
Decatur
Fort Worth
Mary - Katherine
Worth
Ray
Meridian
Charles
Tuscum- Ala
Ola McCold Water
Tenn
Granddaghter
Party Leader Backs Righters In Alabama Political Split
In Tuscaloosa on May 26 Gessner T. McCorvey urged Sixth District voters to elect five more states’ righters to the state Democratic executive committee May 30. He argued that electing loyalists would block regular Democrats from a majority and accused loyals of delivering Alabama’s 11 electoral votes to Truman in 1952. Five states’ righters and five regular Democrats face runoff for the remaining spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Gessner T. McCorvey
Democratic Executive Committee
McCorvey
Alabama
Harry Truman
National Party
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Senate
Tuscaloosa County
Roosevelt estate faces state tax filing after doubts on military status
On April 5 1946 the New York State Tax Commission raised considerable doubt that Franklin D Roosevelts death in 1945 left him legally a member of the armed forces. Executors are directed to file a state income tax return for both Roosevelts estate. Trustees actions defended by Mrs Roosevelt as prudent to avoid future dereliction charges. Surrogate Quinterre issues citation to Mrs Roosevelt five children 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild to show cause June why accounting should not be judicially settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Tax Commission
Roosevelt
Quinterre
Proctor Family Loses Home In Fire On Cotton Farm
A tenant farmer family on a 15 acre cotton farm lost their home and belongings when a blaze destroyed the Proctor residence. Firefighters could not reach the house, and the family is staying with relatives near Courtland while friends solicit contributions for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
P Roctor
Courtland
Decatur
Aou
Honors Awarded For Achievement in Junior High
Junior high students were honored for outstanding achievement this morning. High point winners in seventh and eighth grades received school awards while ninth graders received DAR and American Legion medals for scholarship and achievement. Names include Katherine Lee and Joe David Burns receiving school honors, Ann Tuck and Joe Allen Price DAR medals, with Nettye Jean Brown and Carolyn Waytt also noted. The awards are based on a school point system for activities, honor roll, and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Daughters of the American Revolution
Nettye Jean Brown
Carolyn Wyatt
Lutie P. Shaw
Arin Tuck
Katherine Lee
T. D. Brooks
W. H. Jenkins
Joe Allen Price
Rayburn
Neville, Waverly
Loosier
Joe David Burns
Daily
DAR
Ann Tuck
William Rainey Called Home
William Archie Rainey of Moulton died at home at age 43 after two years illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 30 p m at the Christian church in Moulton with Rev Emmett Byars officiating. Interment will follow in Shumaker cemetery. Survived by widow Louise Rainey mother Mrs W A Rainey four brothers and three sisters. A World War Two veteran he served in the Army in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Archie) Rainey
Moulton
Christian Church
Emmett Byars
Shumaker
Mutual
Louise Rainey
W. A. Rainey
Walter
Missouri
Otis
Coleman
Felton
Chicago
W. E. Sandlin
Danville
J. W. Cheatham
K. A. McCaghren
Pacific
Striking Laborers Expect Wage Arbitration Decision
Unofficial explanation for the strike remained unavailable from unions, the AEC, and J. M. Maxon Construction Co. Laborers at a mass meeting said they expected a Tuesday wage dispute arbitration ruling. The panel led by William H. Davis telegraphed that a decision would follow record study and urged workers to return. The dispute began seven days earlier over wages from 95 cents to 1.25 dollars per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AEC
J. M. Maxon Construction Co
Atomic Rev
William H. Davis
New York
Arbitration Board
Maxon Co
Wright outlines move of Hampshire operations to the South
Wright argues Hampshire will relocate its operations from the state to the South citing productivity and labor willingness as key factors. He contends the South offers a competitive labor advantage, abundant natural resources, and ready access to soap as a factor for industrial plant distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
Wright
South
Industria
Blaze sweeps section of Columbia Pictures studio
A spectacular fire swept through a section of Columbia Pictures studios in Burbank early today, razing a black square area before firefighters brought it under control. The incident disrupted activity at the film complex and caused notable damage to the building portion involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Burbank, Calif
Burbank
Columbia Pictures Corp
Efforts to Link Rape Cases Fail
Atlanta detectives announced that attempts to connect Gordon C. La Fountain a 25 year old Birmingham Alabama man to a Leesburg Georgia attempted rape case and an Atlanta ten year old girl rape failed. The girl could not identify him in a lineup and Fountain was sent back to Leesburg to face charges there. He was arrested after allegedly attempting to force a child into his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Leesburg
J. M. Pack
J. W. Ellington
Gordon
C. la Fountain
Birmingham
Ala
Fountain
Lee County
R. A. Forrester
GBI
Willoughby Beauchamp
J. D. McBride
Lawrence County Notes Speak of Local Events and Honors
The column reports Miss Ermine McKay ill in Birmingham hospital. Graduates include twenty with five girls and fifteen boys. Cr E Layman of Flint attended. Ike Junior Johnson’s baby died at Decatur General Hospital and was buried in Lebanon cemetery. Speake brothers John McCaghren and James Gilbert Speake received sportsmanship awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. E. Layman
Flint
Phil White
Nance White
J. W. Dutton
Rupert Waites
Enon
Allen Way
Moulton
Ike Junior Johnson
Decatur General Hospital
Lebanon Cemetery
John McCaghren
James Gilbert
Community Greetings From Weekend Visitors
Sunday night visits included Reverend and Mrs. Dennis Tucker and family with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Reeves and daughter. Other gatherings featured Hollis Shelton with the Fergusons, J. D. Tucker with the Tuckers, and many relatives visiting in Decatur Hartselle and local areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Reeves
Dennis Tucker
Hollis Shelton
Hal Ferguson
J. D. Tucker
Cleo Tucker
W. T. NeSmith
Elmer Alexander
Garfield Shelton
Barnes Pitt
Estus Hardin
Decatur
Elzora Tucker
Hartselle
Oakley Garner
Suny
Night blaze torches yard as reflector lights up sky
Fire Chief W. J. Taylor said no damage estimate yet as crews inventory losses. A 75 foot reflector used to energize outdoor sets glowed eerily in the night, drawing hundreds to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Taylor
St John Denies Issues Absent in Alabama Runoff
Vernon L. St John of Opp, a runoff candidate for state school superintendent, declares six education issues in his campaign. He opposes tying salaries to politics, pledges equal educational opportunity, insists on merit-based staffing, broad high school education, untied hands in office, and support for Governor Persons on education as a top administration priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Vernon L. St. John
Opp
St. John
W. J
Bill) Terry
Greensboro
Floyd Dotson
Birmingham
St. John's
Alabama
Gordon Persons
Flame Shattered Street Car Tragedy Kills Many in Chicago
Witnesses recount a fiery crash on State Street when a streamlined street car collided with a gasoline truck loaded with 7 000 to 8 000 gallons. Thirty two of about 48 passengers burned to death as flames and explosions swept the car and rear doors jammed. The truck driver Mel Wilson of Valparaiso Ind died. many passengers escaped through windows or by breaking doors. Fire damage totaled over 150 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Manning
Chicago Transit Authority
State Street
64Th Street
CTA
Peter Simadis
Mary Porkerney
Saisor
Aileen Franzen
Franzen
Mel Wilson
Valparaiso
Ind
Reer and Davis Inc
Whiting
Anthony, J. Mullaney
Festival sparks Panama Indian spring celebration
The article notes a popular balseria event during Panama’s spring festival season among local Indian communities. It highlights community participation and cultural activities, with emphasis on tradition and shared rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balseria
Panama
Markets Report From Decatur and Atlanta Poultry Prices
Market data shows Decatur cotton prices and farm products including yellow corn at 1.42 ear and 1.48 shelled, Milo 2.20 per cwt, and poultry prices in Atlanta for Friday with broilers and fryers mostly 24 to 25 cents FOB farm. North Georgia live poultry market is steady to firm with demand very good and supplies clearing closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Nashville Livestock Market Report May 26 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Nashville markets show cattle mostly steady with calves around 29 dollars high and week ago gains to 1.00. hogs steady with 180 to 250 pound barrows around 19.75 and sows up 50 from a week earlier. sheep generally steady to weaker with springers up to 30.50 but aged slaughter prices down. Market open May 30 but office closed with no reports issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Cotton futures rise then ease on profit taking in slow trading
New York May 26 demand showed irregular trading with an early surge in buying pushing futures up by as much as several cents per bale before profit taking pulled prices back. Mills were believed to cover later raw cotton needs and private advances indicated stronger mill demand for spot cotton. Late afternoon quotes: July 33.26, Oct 31.93, Dec 31.84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grain futures end mixed as July soybeans slump
Chicago May 26 The July soybean boom turned to a bust on the board with declines across grains. Wheat fell 7-8 to 1 1 4 lower, corn down 1 to 1 3 8, oats 5 8 to 1 1 8 lower, rye 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 lower, soybeans 5 3 4 to 10 cents lower. July prices: wheat 2.16 1 4, corn 1.47 1 8, oats 80 1 4, rye 1 37 1 4, soybeans 3.11 1 4, lard 12.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Markets at a Glance New York May 26
Markets at a Glance reports uneven stock activity with rubbers strong and mixed bonds. In Chicago wheat, corn, and oats ease on hedging and cash grain offerings while hogs slip up to 15 cents, top $20.10. cattle hold generally steady with no top quality offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Winds of Rain and Weevils Plague Sardis Community
In Winston County Sardis the farming community faces discouragement from rain and boll weevils. Pastor Partridge filled his regular appointment, and churchgoers noted a man with a new suit. Mrs Ruth Butler remains ill at home. Little Deborah daughter of the community family was mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Partridge
Ruth Butler
Gomm
Deborah
FEPC debate splits over enforcement powers and voluntary approach
The article contrasts a compulsory FEPC backed by enforcement against race and creed with a voluntary substitute the President reportedly rejects. It notes Senator Malone questions the loyalty of Michael J. Lee, head of the Far Eastern branch, and says a full investigation may start if he remains in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Senate Commerce Committee
Michael J. Lee
Commerce Department
Malone
R-New
Lee
Graham Left Out on Limb in FEPC Battle
Southern leaders unite with President Truman to oppose a voluntary FEPC plan, insisting on a compulsory bill with enforcement powers. Graham faces a North Carolina primary, while opponents push for gradual state-led desegregation by education and other methods amid strong party divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
N.C
North Carolina
Senate
FEPC
Willis Smith
Raleigh
Robert R. Reynolds
Lucas
Illinois
Taft
Ohio
GOP
Local families note illnesses visits and decorations
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Algood have been ill but are much better. Kenney Echols, son of Ed Echols, had measles. Mrs. Mattie Cruce visited Dora Williams of Addison. Doris Cruce stayed with Herb Cole's family. Area residents attended decorations at Enmond Field and Ross Roads. Cordell Bell and Wilbur Bell families visited, and others including Weldon Cale and Gertis Cale joined decorations at Meek. Buck visited Josh Cruz. upcoming decoration next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Algood
Kenney Echols
Ed Echols
Mattie Cruce
Dora Williams
Addison
Doris Cruce
Herb Cole
Enmond Field
Lunoon
Cordell Bell
Wilbur Bell
Herbert Cale
Weldon
Gertis Cale
Ross Roads
Burton Sterling
Josh Cruz
Senate Dictation Duel Over Words and Exacerbation
Washington observers note a semantic clash as Senators Aiken Connally Taft and Donnelly trade word tests. The exchange centers on dictionary meanings of exacerbation supererogation and purple phrasing used to describe the point four program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Washington
Aiken
Budget Bureau
Senate
Tom Connally
Texas
Truman
Taft
Ohio
Connally
Connell
Donnelly
Conally
Donnell
Missouri
Clifford C. Thomas Dies in Lawrence
Funeral services will be held Saturday at two o clock at Antioch church Winston county for Ol ford Curtis Thomas 16 year Lawrence county youth who died about 1015 P M Thursday at Moulton hospital He is survived by two sisters Mrs James Gilstrap Greenville S C and Mrs Mack Todd Charlotte N C Born August 12 1933 in Winston county he spent most of his life with his uncle William Todd in Lawrence county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch Church
Winston County
For
Olford Curtis Thomas
Lawrence County
Moulton Hospital
William Thomas
Danville
Browns
James Gilstrap
Greenville
S. C
Mack Todd
Charlotte
N. C
William Todd
Quick Grill Dinner: Lamb Chops Sausages with Pineapple Rings
For a speedy meal, grill lamb chops and pork sausages alongside sliced sweet potatoes. Use canned sweet potatoes to cut prep time and add pineapple rings for a tropical finish.
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U'S
Mahanet
Blaze
William Rainey
Ermine McKay
Wesley Curtis
Dan Lowery
Moulton Heights
Eatoneens
Mary Stephenson
Bob Johnson
Flora Allred
Willie Childress
Coleman Lackey
Henry
Herman Lackey
Winford NeSmith
T. W. NeSmith
Thurloe
Phil Shelton
Ode Roberts
Gold Coast
Wost Africa
Riverside High School
W. R. Riley
Riley
John Wilkes
Mr. Riley
Wilkes
Nashville Livestock
N. Y. Cotton
Herbert Cole
Fair Employment ‘Practices Commission
FEP
House
White House
Vermont
Clifford C. Thomas
Lawrence
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