National brief notes on sports, politics and culture
A rapid compilation notes sports and political chat from mid-century press. Mentions labor board on free speech, Alabama football losses, Walter Winchell and Jack Lait, Truman fishing, Boswell amendment voter issues, Yankee Stadium attendance, Mead vs Dewey, West Point resignations, a Mississippi coach at Mississippi State, a Nashville cartoon on atom and housing projects, cotton price hopes, Charlie Grimms Cleveland stunt with a midget at third base.
Expansion at Alabama Mills Boosts Decatur Capacity
The mill management approved expansion at Alabama Mills in Decatur with a quarter of a million dollars and a plan to more than double capacity. The Alabama Flour Mills cooperative with the Decatur operation praises the move as a success and a sign of ongoing local cooperation.
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Alabama * Mills
Decatur
Alabama Flour Mills
Brown Case Controversy Prompts Calls for Review
Marion R. Brown, a Danville youth in the service, was convicted of an alleged rape of a Japanese woman and sentenced to death. The case is pressed in Washington by Senator Hill and Congressman Sparkman, with Judge Cliff Almon handling the matter. the paper urges a full investigation and review of the record.
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Brown
Marion R. Brown
Danville
Frank Martin
Washington
Senator Hill
Sparkman
Cliff Almon
Interclub golf gathering strengthens Decatur civic bonds
The Civitan Kiwanis Lions and Rotary clubs hosted an interclub event in Decatur with 200 to 300 members. The golf tournament and barbecue prioritized fellowship over competition, aiming to forge new friendships and reinforce service to humanity and the community.
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Decatur
Civitan
Kiwanis
Lions
Rotary
Decatur Seeks Airport Service and Rail Link Upgrades
The Daily urges swift moves to secure air service for the Decatur area, arguing aviation is essential alongside rail, highway, and river transport. It notes a past Jaycee field venture failed financially but credits faith in aviation, urging readiness to back a first class field with day and night service once surplus Southern Airways property is declared.
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Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Alabama
Southern Airways
Looking Ahead at New Housing Rules and Winter Delays
Washington officials on Housing Expeditor Wyatt's staff say new rules aim to move 300000 families into new homes by snow time. Half-finished houses lag for materials and contractors may not start many foundations. Experts seek clear timelines before funds are tied to unfinished winter-ready houses.
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Washington
Wyatt
German Elections in Russian Zone Forecast for Two-Year Rule
Berlin observers say if the communists win the election in the Russian zone on the two upcoming Sundays they will govern for two years with solid chances to consolidate power. Western European political experts monitor the outcome.
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Berlin
Germany
Europe
Wall Street Market Sees $4 Billion in New Issues
New York market observers expect total new issues of stocks and bonds to reach about 4 billion dollars in the second half of 1946, the strongest volume in a decade.
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Wall Street
New —York
Veterans in Politics gain senate house and governor nominations
Washington reports veterans securing 38 nominations across the U S senate eight seats, house twenty five seats and governor five. They also tally 37 losses with winners list showing twenty Democrats and eighteen Republicans while twenty five Democrats and twelve Republicans failed.
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Washington
U. S. Senate
House
Mediterranean calm hinges on Turkey stance and Western resolve
Diplomatic gossip in Istanbul suggests the Mediterranean will stay quiet if the Soviets are convinced Turkey will resist encroachment. A united front by the United States United Kingdom and France against Russian domination of the Dardanelles could deter aggression.
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Istanbul
Mediterranean
Turkey
United States
United Kingdom
France
Dardanelles
Austria and Washington seek aid after Eximbank loan rejection
Washington and Austria plan a direct appeal for American financial assistance as the Export-Import Bank rejects a 625 million loan to a New York trading firm seeking to supply Austria for reconstruction.
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Washington
Austria
New York
War Crimes Trials Seen Deliberations Over Weeks
Nuernberg insiders expect judges to spend two to three weeks weighing evidence against 22 individuals and seven German organizations. No clear plan for announcing a verdict has emerged.
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Nuernberg
Machinists Seek AFL Return After Suspension
The International Association of Machinists faces six more months of negotiations before a possible AFL reaffiliation. The union, once the AFL’s largest affiliate, was suspended last year amid the rift.
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Washington
International Association of Machinists
AFL
Beasley Shakes Paris Peace Talks With Russia Charge
Washington reports that Australian J A Beasley stirred debate at the Paris peace conference by accusing Russia of lies and intimidation. At prior conferences he showed independence by challenging Britain on India, sparking a family row over Britain’s good faith.
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Washington
Australia
J. A. Beasley
Russia
Britain
India
Attlee Eyes Three Cabinet Shifts Soon
Prime Minister Atlee plans three cabinet changes. A. V. Alexander and Sir Stafford Cripps are expected to receive new positions. Ellen Wilkinson, minister of education, may resign due to ill health.
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London
Atlee
A. V. Alexander
The
Admiralty
Sir Stafford
Cripps
Board of Trade
Ellen Wilkinson
Inflation and Movies Push Prices Up in Hollywood
Hollywood films will cost more to make and viewers may face higher prices. The industry plans to revive the roadshow model with elevated prices for two days at premium theaters as several 4 to 5 million dollar “super specials” debut.
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Hollywood
Political Calendar Compact Conventions and Primaries
Tuesday brings New York state GOP and Democratic conventions to nominate governors and other officers. Nevada holds primaries for governor and representative. South Carolina schedules a Democratic runoff for governor. Virginia set for a Democratic convention to choose a candidate for the late Senator Glass seat.
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New York
VU. S.een
Fovernor
Representtaive
South Carolina
Virginia
Senator Glass
Morgan County Memorial Notices and Local Passages
Morgan County notes list several postwar discharges including Sgt. Carl Vice and Robert Bailey returning from Tokyo and Japan service. Local movements include John Walls relocating to Lywan town and Donnie Sue driven to Hartselle for medical care. The record also mentions hospital visits to Sum Maze and family visits by Mrs. Delmer Bagwell and Joe, and Mrs. Marvin Peck among others.
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Carl Vice
Tokyo
C. J. Keyes
Block
Robert Bailey
Japan
John Maze
John Henry
Decatur
Sum Maze
Baugh’s Hospital
John Walls
Lywantown
Russell Peck
Donnie Sue
Hartselle
Gordon Hudson
Atlanta
Georgia
J. D. Bowen
Blue. Ee
Safety, Speed, and Golf Lessons in a Local Comic Drive
A jumble of urban humor and safety quips explores driver attitudes from reckless youth to cautious seniors. A Decatur motorist jokes about gas and jet fuel while a woman in Arkansas City crashes out of a garage, underscoring comic misadventure on everyday streets.
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Arkansas City
Kansas
Rex Garris
Frayed Fame and an Annie Oakley Imposter Tale
Walter Winchell recalls a Chicago court misidentification involving a woman who claimed to be Annie Oakley. An editor corrected the record after learning the claimant was not Buffalo Bill’s daughter-in-law, leading to widespread panic and later defamation suits. The incident underscored vigilance against impersonators and the risks of sensational headlines.
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Jack
Annie Oakley
Sharp Shooter
Buffalo Bill
Chicago
Harrison Street
Prindiville
Arthur L. Clarke
Col. Bill Cody
Clarke
Annie
Nunley
N. J
Reel
Annie Oakey
Impersonators Target Writer Jack Lait and Family Flyers
A writer recounts impersonations by both men and women over the years. A caller posing as "Jack Lait" spoke to a commercial school and others, while a mother begged him not to elope with her 18 year old daughter. One admirer even forged letters to win a girl, sparking confrontations in his office.
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Jack Lait
Years Ago Today Local society notes from Mississippi to Kentucky
Mrs. J L Gunter visits relatives in Mississippi and Miss Anabel Moye leaves for Macon Ga Miss Gussie Bennett moved home after appendicitis Mrs Virginia Carswell hosted a spend the day for Miss Hermione Troup with Jackson Street Sewing Club members Tella Orr returns from Hartselle Miss Emma Dill returns from Huntsville to Montgomery area families E R Wolfe Felix Robertson and M L Hardage tour the Tri Cities and Muscle Shoals Marjorie Miller heads to Louisville Ferrow Himes hosts Oak Street gathering Rev T G Mundy returns from North Carolina mountains Joe Bell mentioned as present in notes
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J. L. Gunter
Mississippi
Anabel Moye
J. R. Daniels
Macon
Gussie Bennett
Decatur General Hospital
Virginia Carswell
Hermione Troup
Jackson Street
Katherine Chunn
Athens
Susie Anderson
Barrett
Birmingham
E. R. Wolfe
Felix Robertson
M. L. Hardage
Tri-Cities
Muscle Shoals
Marjorie Miller
Louisville
Ferrow Himes
Oak Street
T. G. Mundy
North Carolina Mountains
Joe Bell
Rival Writer Accuses Me of Impersonation
The narrator reveals tracking down a frustrated would be writer who stole bylines and forged signatures while working as a shoe clerk. A detective called him in informally, but the man demanded the right to bylines and claimed the narrator was the imitator. He lost his writing drive after the incident.
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Shoe Ore
Bell to Enter Auburn College
Birmingham is the guest of his parents here. Mr. Bell will leave shortly for Auburn to enter college.
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Birmingham
Bell
Auburn
Obstacle Blocking Progress Garage Door
A comic montage notes a girl with an ermine coat and Cadillac living in a ten room flat with a built in bar, while a math genius boasts speed and a judge jokes about penalties. An old man asks a boy his age as the ad notes church clothing sale and a work seeking contrast.
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