Russia Squanders Prestige After Berlin Blockade Move
Washington reports a dramatic week in which Soviet backed Berlin police strike breakers damaged Moscow prestige. Berlin rail halt resumes as air supply returns amid Cold War tensions from Paris to Shanghai and Eisler extradition case dominates U. S. British diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
Russia
Berlin
Council
Paris
Shanghai
Germany
Acheson
Vishinsky
China
Japan
Gerhart Eisler
London
New York
U. S
Eiser
America
Britain
Little Girls Learn Through Plays in Basement School
Dionne tally in dark blue jumpers with bright blouses. Sister Aimee Des Anges explains the school, housed in a converted nursery built from royalties. Girls take first year nine courses amid neighborhood peers, then return home to chores after 8:30 to 4.00. they perform little plays in a basement rumpus room that doubles as a stage. None has chosen a career yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee Des Anges
NAACP builds five room home for Ingram family
ATLANTA May 28 A five room house was built near Leslie Georgia for Rosa Lee Ingram her two teenage sons and six of their children. NAACP attorney Walden said the dwelling serves the family while the mother and two sons continue serving life sentences for killing a white man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Rosa Lee Ingram
Waldo
Walden
Attorney For Nations Association For Advancement of Colored People
Leslie
NAACP
Ingram
Earl
Sammie - Lee
Grain Market Slips Across Board Amid Weak Demand
Chicago closing grain report shows hedge selling and subdued demand pushing wheat corn oats rye soybeans and lard lower. Wheat July 1.91 1 4 3 8, corn 1.27 1 2 3 8, oats 37 7 8 58, rye 1.35 1 2, soybeans 2.16 1 2 3 4, lard 11.25 11.27 per hundred pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Negro Shot During Arrest in Huntsville
In Huntsville Alabama on May 28 Assistant Police Chief May Ray shot and seriously wounded Freddie Williams after Williams broke away and attacked him during an arrest for drunk and disorderly conduct. Williams was hit four times with a .38 caliber pistol at Church and West Holmes Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
May Ray
Freddie Williams
Huntsville 3
Williams
Laura Carroll
Ray
Church
West Holmes Street
Carroll
Trial of Dr. Rutledge Scenes in Roosevelt Hotel Fight
Jurors near verdict after four ballots in the Hartman murder trial of Dr. Rutledge of Houston. Defense argues home invasion and self defense while the prosecutor asserts premeditated murder with malice. Key questions focus on who struck first and how the fatal stab occurred in room 729 last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Rutledge Sr
Houston
Tex
Inlaw
Howard B. Goodrich
Hannibal
Archie Farmer
Farmer
Iowa
Walter J. Bartrover
Rutledge
Hartman
Barngrover
Roosevelt Hotel
Anniversary Continued from Page One
Mayor Vinson said a distinguished guest would be accompanied by Alabama senators Lister Hill and John Sparkman and Congressman Robert E. Jones plus other notables. The TVA story began with the City of Athens the first municipality in the state to receive power from the great public power system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lver
Vinson
Alabama
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Robert E. Jones
TVA
Athens
Girls State attendees announced for Alabama program
Miss Mary Caudill and Miss Ruby Houser will attend the American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State at Huntingdon College in Montgomery June 12 to 18. Caudill is sponsored by Morgan county unit 15. Houser by the Decatur Rotary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Caudill
Ruby Houser
American Legion Auxiliary
Huntingdon College
Montgomery
Caudill
S. _E. Caudill
E. Lafayette Street
Morgan County
Library Club
Houser
John Houser
Rotary Club of
Decatur
Down Beat Club
Home Room
Girls State
Alabama Department
Lennard Thomas
Alabama
Eisler Seeks British Compensation For Arrest
Gerhart Eisler's attorney says he will petition the British government for compensation for his arrest and detention in England after fleeing New York in May. Eisler was removed from the ship Batory at Southampton on US request but freed by a British court for lack of an extraditable perjury offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gerhart Eisler
England
Eisler
New York
Batory
Southampton
United States
Euler
Stanley Moore
Gdynia
Poland
Home
Chuter Ede
Home Secretary
Communist Party
Daily Worker
Mitchell Fhe Dies Former Cullman Sheriff and Public Safety Director
Mitchell Fhe, born December 4, 1900 in Cullman County near Holly Pond, served two terms as Cullman County sheriff and was elected to a third term before resigning to become director of public safety in Montgomery. He led WHOS radio in Decatur with Judge Horace Kinney and died while serving as station manager. Kinney died a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Holly Pond
Cullman County
Montgomery
James D. Mitchell Jr
France
Mitchell
WHOS
Decatur
Horace Kinney
Judge Kinney
Mine Journal Hints Lewis Strives For National Pact
The United Mine Workers Journal reports John L. Lewis aims for a nationwide contract with talks centered on the Southern Coal Producers Association at Bluefield West Virginia. Negotiations may extend as Northern operators join later, while U.S. Steel and Lewis plan to meet after June 10 amid by law disputes and a Taft Hartley act challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Ward
Washington
United Mine Workers Journal
John L. Lewis
Southern Coal
Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
Bluefield
West Va
Joseph E. Moody
UMWA
SCPA
U. S. Steel Corporation
Harry M. Moses
Pittsburgh
UMW
U.S. Steel
Benjamin F. Fairless
George M. Humphrey
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal.company
Steel Company
Southern Association
National Labor Relations Board
Congress
NLRB
Court of Appeals
T. Alan Goldsborough
Moody
Scroggins Elected to Board of Newly Formed Company
Scroggins has been elected to the board of directors of the new company. In a Saturday interview he said he intends to make no changes in policies or personnel. He noted that plans for a broader sales and merchandising program are under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scroggins
Murder Charges Set in Silas Farmer Death
Sheriff A I McCoy said murder charges would be filed next Monday against four men held in the death of 38 year old Jesse Morgan of Silas Alabama. Morgan died in a Birmingham hospital after suffering a skull fracture from an argument over a dog shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas
Ala
Silas, Ala
A. I. McCoy
Jesse Morgan
Birmingham
McCoy
Morgan
Clinton Stokley
Pete Singler
Alvin Stokley
Horace Stokley
Soldiers' bodies to be returned from Africa and Italy
Three Valley war dead will be re turned to their communities for final burial from military cemeteries in Africa and Italy. They are among 33 Alabama men being returned on the U S Army transport John L McCarley. Next of kin are Pic Modie Elliott Army William H Elliott December 3 Pvt William A McGlocklin Army Mrs Bertha Richardson Sikmont 2 and Pst Pietcher Todd Army Fred Todd Athens 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Italy
Alabama
U. S. Army
John L. McCarley
Pic
Modie H. Elliott
Army
William H. Elliott
Decatur
William A. McGlocklin
Bertha’ Richardson
Sikmont
Pst
Pietcher_¥. Todd
Fred Todd
Athens
Score by innings: Birmingham tops Southern Association game
Saturday night in Orleans the Birmingham Tigers beat the Birmingham scoreline 10 to 4. Yachim Barrett and Mathis contributed while Stephenson worked on defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Association
Orleans
Birmingham
Yachim
Barrett
Mathis
Davis
Stephenson
Negroes Plan Ballot Talks in Mobile Alabama
A mass meeting of Mobile county Negroes was called by the Negro Voters and Veterans Association to discuss a proposed new voter qualification law. J. J. Thomas said the group has about 12 000 members and has qualified more than 1000 voters since the Boswell amendment was struck down by a federal court in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Mobile County
Negro Voters and Veterans Association
Alabama
Faw
Alabama Supreme Court
J. J. Thomas
Association
Montgomery
Asociation
Thomas
Lawmakers debate docks funding and hospital financing
Senate and House consider an amendment to free state docks from rigid budgeting to meet fluctuating demand while allowing local hospitals to incorporate and manage financing. A proposal to cap county commissioner salaries awaits next week, and several tax and fishing license bills were dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Langan
Mobile
John F. Gillis
Clarke
House
Senate
Norman Harris
Morgan
Charlie Norman
Bullock
Frank L. Haynes
Franklin
Rankin_Fite-of
Vote on bill to legalize betting on horse and dog racing fails
Montgomery lawmakers split on a motion to kill a betting legalization bill. The House reported 46 yeas and 36 nays with 18 absent or not voting and six pairs paired their votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Thiis
Beck
Adams
Jefferson
Barnett
Beatty
Benford
Black
Brannan
Bucker
Callahan
Denton
Duffeeb
Dumas
Dyar
Gainey
George Gibson
Hawkins
Harris
Haynes
Lowndes
Kaul
Larkins
Lovelace
McClendon
McDonal
McSwain
Malone
Merrill
Miller
Morring
Norman
O'Neal
Richardson
Sadler
Shejton
Shirley
Lighter
Snodgrass
Steward
Still
Stone Faylor
Autauga Taylor
Hale
Thmagard
Thomas
Vann
Wood
Bibb
Dale
Bennett
Brassell
Bussy
Cobb
Coburn
Cole
Cox
Croker
Dobbs
Elmore
Fayette
Doughty
Evans
Garrett
Gillis
Gixhan
Harrison
Franklin
Head
Hosa
Howell
Knight
Leonard
Wald
Martin
Dallas
Mason
Mathison
Mitchell
Nettles
Peson
Robinson
Weaver
Whitcomb White
Perry
Ashington
Broadwater
Brown
Faulk
Inter
Johnston
Greene
Meeks
Nelson
Pinson
Pruitt
Roberts
Rogers
Sellers
Sullivan
Thompson
Crenshaw
Pike
Tucker
White
Covington
House
McGowin
Ingells
Bush
Ramey
Wallace
Molette
Building Materials Suit Filed Here for $163.10
A suit seeking 163.10 for building materials furnished was filed in the circuit clerk's office by Madgie Berryman against Valley Coal and Lumber Co. The filing occurs in Harrison Hill's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madgie Berryman
H Harrison Hill
The
Valley Coal
He Lumber Co
Klan Secrets Are Revealed
The Tuscaloosa News plans a Sunday feature series exposing inner Klan workings. It reports the Tuscaloosa Klavern voted down a prospective member and did not notify him, and promises details on oaths, handshakes, and leadership identities from undisclosed sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Rita Hayworth’s Marriage Ties to Aga Khan Heir Awaits Iman Role
Mackenzie notes Rita Hayworth has married Prince Aly Khan, heir to the Aga Khan who heads the Ismaili Muslim community. The Aga Khan, as spiritual leader and Iman, wields vast charitable influence and multiplies of wealth, while Aly plans Western living and maintains a European and American presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Hayworth
Prince Aly Khan
Aga Khan
Iman
Caliph
Mohammed
India
Afghanstan
Khorasan
Persia
Arabia
Central Asia
Syria
Morocco
Rita
Aly
Aga Hall
Bombay
Birmingham Shrine Ceremonial Draws Southeast Delegates
Birmingham welcomed thousands of Shriners from 13 temples for Zamora temple's spring ceremonial. A downtown parade showcased Shrine dignitaries led by Potentate Charles H. Ware Abba Mobile and Potentate Floyd H. Mooneyham Acazar Montgomery with Oby T. Brewer Ya arab Atlanta among visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Mecca
Zamora Temple
Charles H. Ware
Abba
Mobile
Floyd H. Mooneyham
Alcazar Temple
Montgomery
Oby T. Brewer
Yaarab
Atlanta
Local Briefs Note Ill Family, Births, and Community Happenings
Families in Decatur and Kentucky are featured in a roundup of events. J N Sheats of Berea is critically ill in a Decatur hospital with relatives at his bedside. son T M Berea is due soon. A new son was born to H N Battles at Hamil Clinic hospital. H W Alexander was discharged from Hamil Clinic. Mrs Litt admitted. The new coliseum board, Emmette L Barron added, meets to discuss the Joe Wheeler highway livestock showplace. Freddie Shores plans return to the Indianapolis speedway for the 1949 race, a long-time North Alabama fan. Revival services begin today at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist through June 6 led by Rev O P Estes. Nazarenes plan a 2:30 rally at Seventh Avenue West church. Auburn student Richard Smith to visit home. Asbury College student Paul Eubanks to spend summer here. Decatur housewives await Tide samples Monday from Procter and Gamble. Admitted to Decatur General Hospital include Mrs N J Hough, Mrs Jimmy L Knowles, Mrs H F Mitchell, Mrs Dewey Bradford. Poss Watson, ex-Decatur star now in Eufaula, attends Legion game and praises the new park. Mr and Mrs R H Segars plan to move to Gastonia NC.
Knights Meet At St Bernard For State Convention
Alabama state council Knights of Columbus holds 46th annual convention at St Bernard's College Cullman. Pontifical low Mass at 8 A M with Rt Rev Abbott Boniface Leng as celebrant. Delegates from Birmingham Bessemer Cullman Anniston Mobile Spring Hill Daphne Foley and Selma attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Week
Thomas J. Toolen
Mobile
Father Abbott
Birmingham
Bessemer
Cullman
Anniston
Spring Hill
Daphne
Foley
Selma
Warrants Paid by Morgan County Refinancing Plan
Morgan county retired $30,000 of a $400,000 warrant issue as part of a refinancing of a 1922 road bond. Sim S Howell said the 1944 warrants carry 2 percent interest and mature 1949 to 1960. Proceeds bought $400,000 government bonds maturing 1951 to retire the old bond due February 1952. Warrant payments will come from current funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Sim L. Howell
Board of Revenue and Control
Howell
Slaughter's late homer lifts Cardinals past Pirates
Enos Slaughter hit a go ahead eighth inning homer with Stan Musial aboard to turn a deficit into a 4 3 victory for the St Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking three straight wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CARDS
ST. Louis
Enos Slaughter
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Fire damages unit at U. S. veterans hospital
A blaze at the Tuscaloosa VA hospital damaged the roof of a building housing privileged patients. Ninety_being treated evacuated, admissions limited to serious cases as bed space shrinks. No injuries. engineers to assess damage. $ several thousand estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
U. S. Veterans Hospital
M. B. Holmes
Holmes
Central Office
Tuscaloosa City
Mrs Heflin II Called Home and Rites Planned
Mrs. Heflin II, 71, will be interned in Heflin cemetery after services Sunday at 2 30 PM at Moulton Baptist church. Rev. R E Owens to lead. Brown's funeral directors. Survivors include two daughters and four sons with multiple siblings listed. pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Pickens
Heflin
Moulton Baptist Church
R. E. Owens
Brown
James Miller
Rayburn Jackson
Wallace Sneed
James Daily
Leonard Weatherwax
Lucian
Allies urged to back plan for German governance
Vishinsky warned against Western powers and noted three powers had preagreed on a plan. He called it a weakness and said Russia favored broader German participation. Acheson said foreign powers cannot govern Germany indefinitely and urged giving Germans more power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vishinsky
Russia
Acheson
Robbery at VFW hall leads to two suspects charged
Whitmire said two men admitted robbing the VFW hall after meeting post game. They entered through an open door about midnight and each took money. Later fishing witnesses reported seeing machines in shallow water. both were recovered and brought to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmire
VFW
Collier
Self
Clarification on payroll distribution procedures
The notice states payoffs run from 12 to 1 on Saturday and that no department head may handle checks. Salary wages must be issued by the City Clerk or assistant clerk. The speaker seeks correction to avoid implying a rule was both made and changed in the same breath.
Tax Increase Aims Three Percent Auto Levy for School
A proposal seeks a three percent sales tax on automobiles with four fifths of the funds earmarked for hospital construction and the remainder for public school building upgrades, repairs, and improvements.
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Dionne
Edward Curtis
Africa
Mackenzie
DeWitt Mackenzie
French Riviera
Prince Aly
Europe
Poona
Yeronda
Ocwitt Mackenzie
Shrine
C. C. Napps
Danville
Hollis
Charles Sheats
Berea
J. N. Sheats
T. M
H.°.N. Battles
West Court
Hamil Clinic
H. W. Alexander
Lafayette Street
Coliseum
Joe Wheeler
Emmette L. Barron
Charles Rountree
Sam Lyle
Freddie Shores
Mr. Shores
North Alabama
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
O. P. Estes
First Baptist Church
Picayune, Miss
Churches of the Nazarene
Seventh Avenue West
Richard Smith
Auburn
Paul Eubanks
Asbury College
Willmore
Proctor and Gamble
Decatur. General Hospital
N. J. Hough
Lacey's—Spring
R. H. Segars
Sherman Street
Gastonia, N. C
St. Bernard
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