Decatur News Notes Local Visits and Dockets
A Saturday city police docket lists a single case fined 15 dollars for assault with a knife. Local residents make business visits to Decatur on Saturday morning. Labor Day weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Moore and guests from Ypsilanti Michigan. Building permit issued for a 2000 dollar three room house on 10th Avenue East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Moore
Oak Street
George Sletcher
Ypsilanti, Mich
Atlanta
William F. Blais
10Th Avenue East
Ruling Requested On Absentee Balloting In Special Primary
A Decatur long distance operator helps a Daily reporter reach a busy Cullman county official for an absentee ballot query. The official’s afternoon schedule proved crowded before the operator finally obtained a number and connection. See COOL On Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Decatur
Decatur Daily Reporter
Daily Reporter
Cullman County
New York
Seven Candidates Vie For Congress In Alabama District Eight Race
Seven hopefuls qualified by Saturday night for the Alabama eighth district congressional race including Wallace Meadows George Johnson Robert Jones Jr Jim Smith Bradley Twitty Jeff Smith and Harold Pounders with Col Jim Sahiba withdrawing. Probate Judge T C Almon sought a ruling on absentee voting in the special Democratic primary set for September 24 as Congressman Sparkman’s seat nears vacancy and a general election may be delayed until January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Almon
Alabama
Harold Pounders
Florence
Gessner T. McCorvey
Mobile
Jim Sahiba
Wallace H. Meadows
Decatur
George C. Johnson
Athens
Robert E. Jones Jr
Scottsboro
Jim Smith
Umbia
Bradley Twitty
Jeff D. Smith
Huntsvijuja
Mr. Pounders
Almon
Attorney General
Legaliz
Decatur Labor Day Parade and Holiday Observances
Decatur and Alabama observe Labor Day with a Monday parade at 10:30 led by the AFL local and Huntsville brass band. Addresses by AFL leaders and local officials, musical performances, a picnic, ball games, and holiday closures fill the day from Second Avenue to Delano Park. Governor-elect James E. Folsom speaks at Jasper. Florence hosts hydroplane trials and regatta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
Decatur Central Labor Union
American Federation of Labor
Gem Dene EN
Second Avenue
Lee Street
Bank Street
Businessmen’s Brass Band of
Huntsville
Delano Park
Anthony Valente
Washington
AFL Textile Workers Union
Robert L. Lancer
Sheffield
H. R. Summer
G. B. Griffin
Birmingham
Alabama Playboys
Cullman
Russellville
James E. Folsom
Jasper
AFL United Mine Workers of America
Florence
Young Navy Vet Shoots Self in Mobile Gallery
A 19-year-old discharged Navy veteran Wiley John Herndon of Thomaston Georgia walked into a downtown shooting gallery in Mobile Alabama and, after handing the attendant an address book, fired a pistol into his own chest. Det Walter Burch identified the man and noted the address book carried a suicide note directed to his wife, who lives in Mobile.
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Mobile
Ala
Walter Burch
Wiley John Herndon
Thomaston
Herndon
Moe
Senate War Report Faults Procurement 'Weaknesses' in War Effort
The Senate investigating committee cites interference by procurement officers and civil service friction as major weaknesses in the war effort. In its fifth annual report the panel urges eight reforms to improve administration, strengthen the force with modern weapons, and emphasize quality over quantity amid ongoing peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Kell
Washington
Senate
Rio Rioting Probe Opens Amid Brazil Turmoil
Brazil’s congress held a stormy session to probe cost of living riots that left one dead and 1060+ injured. Communist deputy Trifino Correia, arrested during the disorders, was reportedly released. Vargas blamed the previous regime as protests and clashes spread through Rio de Janeiro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoytes
Ware
Rio
DE Janeiro
Brazilian Congress
Congress
Nereu Ramos
Trifino Correia
Melo Viana
Getulio Vargas
Brazil
Death toll climbs in Greek ballot riots amid plebiscite
Athens reports 31 killed in 48 hours as communist royalist clashes escalate before the vote on King George II’s return. Government says attacks by communist bands killed 10 soldiers and civilians. Kalamas and Thessaly incidents cited. Royalist plans anticipate the king’s Sept. 14 arrival aboard a Greek warship with British and American escort.
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Athens
George II
Ministry of Public Order
Alexandria
London
Platycambo
Thessaly
Washington
State Department
Navy
U. S
Ted
Hang Sais Peately
Spiros Theotokis
Greece
Kalamas
Kalamata
Traops
Russia
Pravda
Moscow
John H. Cassady
Naples
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Izvestia
Mediterranean
Summerford Denies Driving Car In Vine Street Crash
James H. Summerford of Hartselle told Chief J. B. Whitmire that he was not driving a 1936 Plymouth in a Vine Street accident early Thursday. He said he was in a taxi from Hartselle and was helping push a car when police logged his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Summerford
Hartselle
J. B. Whitmire
Vine Street
Summerford
Broadrick and
Carter
Grand Jury Begins Election Probe In Cullman Monday
A special Cullman grand jury reconvenes Monday to probe alleged bribery and ballot alteration in the May Democratic primary. The impounded voting boxes contain 6,735 votes, and the investigation will be led by W W O Buettner with support from Melvin Hutson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Cullman
North Alabama
Cullman County
James H. Crow
George Johnson
Melvin Hutson
Sparks
Crow
Crane Hill
Joe V. Knight
Johnson
Leeth National Bank
Hutson
Decatur
Athens
John Sparkman
W.W. O. Buettner
Cullman Lumberman
Molotov Leaves Paris as Conference Endorses Soviet Reparations
Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov departed Paris by plane for Moscow after attending a session that approved Big Four recommendations on Soviet reparations from Romania and cession of Franco-Italian border areas. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky could represent Russia if Molotov is absent. Reports say Molotov may join Kremlin consultations before returning to the conference.
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Paris
V. M. Molotov
Moscow
Kremlin
Romania
France
Molotov
Commission
Tass
Andrei Vishinsky
Russia
Council of Foreign Ministers
London
Molo
Economic Commission For the
Nazis Learn Fate Sept. 23 in Nuremberg Trial
Twenty one Nazi leaders face Hanger final fate on Sept. 23 as the international military tribunal prepares to announce verdicts. Defendants urged mercy or defended their actions amid sobs and denials of knowledge. The trial began Nov. 20, 1945 with judges from Britain France and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reedy Muernberg
Adolf Hitler
International Military Tribunal
Hitler
Ruling Sought on Ballot Clarification in Alabama Election
Judge Almon notes potential ballot confusion as voters face both general and special elections in November. The Alabama Attorney General is asked to rule whether one absentee ballot request can cover both contests. Morgan County cited as a likely example for similar future rulings.
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Alabama
Tadseaa
Lemon
Almon
Morgan County
Opinion on Fees for Veteran Documents in Morgan County
Judge T C Almon asks the Alabama Attorney General for an official opinion on charging veterans a legal fee for certified copies of marriage licenses and discharge papers. Questions cover fees for GI Bill schooling, compensation claims, hospital entry, employment, and unused leave filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Almon
Morgan County
Alabama Atorncy General
Almon
William N. McQueen
Montgomery
Alabama
One Edition The Daily Presents Early Holiday Edition
A brief note announces an early edition for Muning te bor Day allowing etail members to enjoy a half holiday at home with families. The announcement emphasizes limited distribution and family time.
Decatur mill starts work on new units
Alabama Flour Mills expands in Decatur with a 250000 dollar project to build a new grain elevator and drying plant. Ryan Construction of Omaha handles the work, with slip form concrete pouring and a capacity goal of 800000 bushels. The project doubles the plant’s storage and boosts regional shipping via Louisville Nashville and Southern railroads.
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Decatur
Alabama
Flour Mills
Ryan Construction Company
Omaha
Neb
Alabama Flour Mills
A. L. Johnson
Tennessee River
mid-West
Nebraska Consolidated Mills
W. S. Dickinson
J. W. Bass
M. C. Brown
Grand _Island
Johnson
J. H. Weaver
Louisville & Nashville
Southern Railroads
Montgomery selected for central unit
The State Agriculture Board chose Montgomery as a site for a regional livestock coliseum with a $500,000 facility in Decatur and a $60,000 regional coliseum in North Alabama. Decatur received the largest appropriation, with Gadsden and other cities also funded. Funds raised exceed the quota, and local land offers from the Legion, Way, and TVA support building plans.
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Montgomery
Southern
Mopolis
Selma
Monroeville
Alabama
Dr. Ray
Ashw
Decatur
Chai
Morgan County
American Legion
The
Way Dairy
Legion
White Way
TVA
Ashwans der Said
Tom Adams
Building Finance Committee
Coliseum
Adams
Morgan
Limestone
E. W. McLeod
Agriculture Committee
Ber of Commerce
State Center Board
Jefferson’ Hotel
Birm
Birmingham
Dr. Ashwander
L. T. Wagnon
Morgan County Farmage
John Nelson
J. N. Sheppard
Agriculture Committee Chamber of Commerce
Alvis. Coe
Enrollment Up In County Schools Amid Growth Across White and Negro Schools
Total county enrollment rose this year at 22 white and 12 Negro schools. Eva school reports 714 students, Falkville 593, Austinville 501, with Morgan County High at 400 plus. Registrations rose at Flint and Danville, while Priceville and Cotaco show gains. overall district enrollment expands from 1945 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent of Schools
Eva
Falkeville
Austinville
Flint
Priceville
Morgan County High School
Haselle
Cotaco
Danville
Union
Inc
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John Lyle
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J. E. Sims
L. A. Birdwell
Tanner
R. C. McWhorter
P. R. Isley
Eileen
B. Davis
Sor
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Frank C. Davis
Ogden
Utah
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Mabel Dawn Fisher
Pulaski, Virginia
Douglas Fisher
Fisher
Wallace Terry
Mr. Terry
Wade Jacobs
Zita Williamson
Sis
Jean
Shirley
Michigan
Mr. Williamson
Canada
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Frances Green
Mrs
John H. Green
O. D. Dobbs, Hartselle
Bette Hulse
Donald Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Knoxville
Charles G. Hardwick
Mr. Hardwick
D. A. Sharp
Decatur 2
Barghs Infirmary
Howells Ambulance
T.B. Reeves
Grant Street
Baughs Infirmary
Howell’s Ambulance
Oseast
Ice Plant
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Congress Post
Mead
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Ming
Funk
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Reichsbank
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Herman Goer
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