Plan to Pull Fleet From Formosa Sparks Senate Motion
Senators urge early Japanese peace treaty as Republicans attack President Truman over withdrawing the seventh fleet from Formosa after Korea. Magnu son Chapman and Gurney back a Pacific defense pact and warn of Communist takeovers if no agreement is reached. Johnson backs international settlement of Formosa fate.
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Washington
Japan
Congress
Truman
Formosa
Seventh Fleet
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
United States
Mr. Truman
U. S
Magnuson
Pacific
Atlantic
Chapman
Gurney
Russia
United Nations
Lyndon Johnson
Dtex
Henson Rites Held Today for Tom Henson 79
Funeral services for Tom Henson 79 will be conducted today at 2 30 P M at Center Grove Baptist Church with Rev DeWitt Prince officiating Interment follows at the adjoining cemetery Peck directing Henson farmer died at his Somerville home Wednesday night after an extended illness Surviving are his widow four daughters a stepson sister 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren Pallbearers include Glenn Bowling Truman Abercrombie Albert Lenox Buddy Willis James Hughes and Edward Baker
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Tom Henson
Center Grove Baptist Church
DeWitt Prince
Peck
Henson
Somerville 2
Estelle Henson
Bert Wallace
Somerville
Reckless Driving Charged After Falkville Crash
On College Street in Falkville Thursday a 1940 Ford coach driven by Hershel Cheatham 21 and a 1946 GMC truck driven by Alton B Garnett 29 collided as Cheatham tried to turn into Falkville High School. No injuries were reported. Damages were about 100 to the car and 150 to the truck. Both drivers were arrested by Falkville police.
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Falkville
J. D. Vinson
College Street
Hershel Cheatham
Harteelle
Alton B. Garnett
Cheatham
Falkville High School
Garnett
Ford
Air War College Official Says He Could Break Up A-Bomb Nests
The Montgomery Advertiser quotes Maj. Gen. Orvil Anderson at Maxwell Field saying he could break up Russia’s A bomb nests in a week if ordered. He argues Americans must act rather than wait, and questions the doctrine of waiting for the first blow. The piece notes debates on preventive war and Anderson’s stance that civilization may require U.S. action if Stalin threatens.
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Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery Advertiser
Air War College
Maxwell Field
Russia
Civilization
Orvil Anderson
Christ
Anderson
Xxx
Washington
Air Force
The
Air University
Pearson
Drew Pearson
Matthews
U. S
Advertiser
Joe Stalin
Stalin
Joe
Evans James Joseph Evans R I P
Funeral services for James Joseph Evans 84 retired farmer will be at Mt Tabor church East of Hart selle Saturday at 10 A M He died at home 1328 Fifth Avenue East Thursday about 3 10 P M after a long illness He is survived by his widow six daughters and two sons 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren He was born August 27 1866 in Morgan county Burial in the family cemetery with Brown directing
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James Joseph Evans
Mt. Tabor
Hartselle
Fifth Avenue East
Lelia Herman
Birmingham
Fannie May Evans
S. K. Harrell
Decatur
Nettie Evans
Tuscaloosa
N. W
House Compromise Extends Some War Powers to 1952
The agreement ends most emergency powers by June 30 1951 with wage price controls and credit curbs expiring then while allocations rationing and defense loans extend to June 30 1952. Special labor dispute machinery ends in 1952 unless preapproved by contracts before 1951. Congress may revoke powers at any time.
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Conference Committee
House
Senate
Congress
Ae Ee Eee
Pe Hares Ion
Guaratee
Ane
Reivonabe
Magn
Counter Continued From Page 1 in Korea Battle Updates
AP reports the U N beachhead on the Southeast peninsula faces a major push by 50,000 Chinese forces including three divisions. American troops dig in east of Yongsan after a retreat toward Masan while carrier planes join air power in the fight. Masan near Pusan remains a critical target as North Korean forces cross the Naktong and advance along multiple fronts.
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Jack MacBeth
U. S. Eighth Army
United Nations
Asiatic
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Eighth Army
25Th Division
Haman
Stan Swinton
Swinton
Masan
Pusan
U. S
Changnyong
Naktong
Yongsan
Songjin
U.S. First Cavalry Division
Pohang
Kigye
MacArthur
Negro answers Paul Robeson in hearings plea
Josh White testified before the House Un American Activities Committee that Robeson insulted Negroes by saying they would not fight Soviet Russia. White said he would fight any enemy, admired Robeson as an artist, but criticized his political stance and rejected communists exploiting grievances. He urged support for justice and against Jim Crow.
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Washington
Josh White
Paul Robeson
Soviet
Russia
America
White
House
UN American Activities Committee
Robeson
Surrender Ceremony Marked End of War in Tokyo Bay
The passage recalls the five year anniversary of Japan's formal surrender aboard the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay. It notes praise for the allied effort and a prayer for lasting global peace, referencing the commemorative ceremony led by the officiant.
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Japan
Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Austinville Church Plans Homecoming Day Program
Sunday marks Homecoming Day at the Austinville Methodist church with 52 years of history. Activities include 9:50 and 10:50 Sunday school, 11:00 sermon by Dr. A H Nabors, noon dinner, 1:15 to 3:00 features and talks, climax by Judge Oscar Horton on The Layman's Place In The Church.
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Austinville Methodist Church
Herman Woodall
C. E. McRight
H. L. Hamilton
WSCS
Francis McRight
A. H. Nabors
Decature
Oscar Horton
Albertville
Bible Student to Lead Bible Class at Mount Hope
Irby Sherrill a Bay lor University senior Bible student from Decatur will conduct a union Bible class at Mount Hope Baptist Church in Waco on Saturday at 7 30 PM and Sunday at 2 30 PM His topics include Applying Christianity To Everyday Life Why Did Christ Die and Hope For A Hopeless Age The Lord's Supper will be served after the morning service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor University
Waco
Mount Hope Baptist Church
Irby Sherrill
Decatur
Lawrence County
Mrs. Shaneyfelt Claimed By Death at 90 in Alabama
Final rites for Mrs. Sarah Shaneyfelt, 90, will be Saturday at 3 30 P M at Lebanon Baptist church with Rev Lannie Smallwood officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery Peck directing. She died at her home in Hartselle today after a six month illness leaving two sons H D Shaneyfelt of Blytheville Arkansas J T Shaneyfelt of Hartselle a daughter Mrs Annie Mae Wright of Hartselle and a sister Ida
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Sarah Shaneyfelt
Lebanon Baptist Church
Lannie Smallwood
Peck
Shaneyfelt
Hartselle 1
H. D. Shaneyfelt
Blythville
Ark
J. T. Shaneyfelt
Markets Report From Decatur Farm Prices
Farm markets in Decatur list midling cotton at 36 cents and strict low 34 cents. Cottonseed at 45 dollars. Broilers at 25 cents delivered. Hens heavy at 18 cents. Hatching eggs 80 cents per dozen. New crop yellow corn ear 1.44, shelled 1.50. New crop white corn ear 1.94, shelled 2.00. Corn basis 15 percent moisture. No 2 new wheat onion free 28. No 2 new oats onion free 70 cents. Other grains basis 13 4 percent moisture.
Wall Street Gains After Surprise Chrysler Dividend
The stock market advanced amid a surprise Chrysler dividend of 3 dollars a share. Gains spread across motor, rubber, radio television, copper mining and railroad stocks with several issues rising up to two dollars. Notable gainers included Republic Steel, Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Studebaker, Goodyear, Boeing, Zenith, Radio Corp., Philco, General Electric and Standard Oil (NJ).
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New York
Chrysler
Republic Steel
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Studebaker
Goodrich
Goodyear
Montgomery Ward
Boeing
Zenith, Radio Corp
Philco
Anaconda
Kennecott
American Cyanamid
General Electric
International Paper
Standard Oil
U.S. Gypsum
Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago Summary
Markets at a glance show higher stocks led by Chrysler gains while bonds stay mixed on slow business. In commodities, cotton irregular with liquidation and mill buying. Chicago wheat mixed with September easy. corn firm with private crop forecasts lower. oats firm on light cash grain. Hogs uneven and 25 to 75 cents lower with top at 24.25. Cattle steady to 50 cents lower.
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New York
Chrysler
Chicago
Reds press at Masan as allied lines brace
Reports say two Red thrusts struck near Haman and south of the Naktong River. A North Korean regimental commander fell to artillery, Americans seized maps and battle plans showing a Masan focus 27 air miles from Pusan. A staff officer warned the situation is serious but not critical.
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Bem Price
Yongsan
Pusan
Taegu
Masan
Ious
Haman
Naktong River
Members Vote To Increase Debt Limit At Cooperative
Paul G. Horton announces Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation members approved raising the debt limit from five million to ten million. The tally was 4,824 for and 283 against, among 9,409 members. a majority is required for the vote.
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Paul G. Horton
Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation
Horton
Rural Electric Cooperative
East German Purge Heavily Targets Top Officials
East Germany's communist rulers purged six party members including a former politburo member and four government officials. Expulsions stem from alleged American spying ties and anti Russian sentiment. Named expelled include Paul Merker Leo Bauer Bruno Goldhammer Willi Kreikemeyer Lex Ende and Maria Weiterer. Bauer and Goldhammer were already removed from posts.
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Berlin
East Germany
Socialist Unity (Communist) Party
Neues Deutschland
Paul Merker
Agriculture Ministry
Leo Bauer
Radio Berlin
Bruno Goldhammer
Gerhardt Eisler
Willi Kreikemeyer
Lex Ende
Friedenspost
Maria Weiterer
Bauer
Goldhammer
Eisler
Local notes from Decatur and Greens boro area
Otto Moebes of Decatur now in Greensboro visits relatives and old friends. The Decatur General Hospital reports several discharges and injuries while a civil suit seeks 94.50. Labor Day closures and local weather data accompany the itemized notices.
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Otto Moebes
Decatur
Greensboro
N.C
Jack Moebes
Moebes
Coast storms batter Gulf region with tornado and flood damage
The Nashville weather bureau reported dying winds from a hurricane crossed Tennessee and weakened over Southwest Kentucky. In Alabama and Florida, damage totals reached hundreds of thousands with two deaths and several injuries. Panama City cottages damaged, Gulf Shores cottages torn, Apalachicola houses destroyed. Tallahassee highway damage estimated at 250 000 to 300 000 dollars. A second hurricane was reported southeast of Florida near Guadalupe.
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Nashville Weather Bureau
Tennessee
Kentucky
Cuba
Florida
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Attala
Apalachicola
Fla
Panama City
Bayside
Gulf Shores
Cooper Green
Tallahassee
Alfred McKethan
Island of
Guadalupe
French West Indies
Death Takes Burned Youth in Alabama Storm
A 15 year old boy died in Birmingham after touching a live fence wire post hurricane damage swept Alabama with winds up to 55 miles per hour. Another victim, James Souther, died near Powder Farm. Crop damage totaled about 1.5 million dollars across Hale Perry Dallas Monroe and Escambia counties with corn cotton and pecan losses and farm building damage.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Johnny Berry
James Souther
Transfer Company
Powder
Hale
Perry
Dallas
Monroe
Escambia
M. M. Woodham
Geneva County
Dothan Banker Malone Testifies Over Contest Costs
Malone testified he advanced 500 to cover contest costs for seating four national party loyalists on the state Democratic executive committee. He said some funds were refunded as contests moved through court after a hearing from Elba. Sam M. Johnston filed the contest papers and costs with party chairman Gessner McCorvey May 25.
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Dothan
Wallace D. Malone
National Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Malone
Elba
Sam M. Johnston
Mobile
Gessner T. McCorvey
McCorvey
Richard T. Rives
Montgomery
Lawrence Oakley
Yetta G. Samford
Opelika
Samford
Lee
Russell
Coffee
Tiaioes
Esliet
Eight Held In Probe Of Klan
Charlotte police arrested eight alleged Ku Klux Klan members on charges of violence. Five faced conspiracy to breach the peace for a cross burning in a residential yard. Cat McQueen, 28, identified as secretary treasurer of the Charlotte unit, admitted involvement. Helen Ratcliff fired five shots at the spot as the cross was lit. A prior cross burning occurred June 27. Police say they have names of at least 80 Klavern members.
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Charlotte
N. C
Ku Klux Klan
Frank Littlejohn
Cat McQueen
Associated Klans of Georgia
Littlejohn
McQueen
Helen Ratcliff
North Charlotte
Charlotte Klavern
Malik Ends U N Boycott as North Korea Agenda Moves On
Briton Malik, now U N council president, ends his boycott as the council adopts an American resolution declaring North Korea an aggressor and calls for member nations to refrain from aiding it. The body votes 8-3 to hear air raid charges, and Soviet backed items on the agenda signal Malik's likely presence.
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Malik
U. N
Soviet Union
Red China
Formosa
Manchuria
United Nations
Council
Hershey Criticizes Armed Forces Standards as Too Stringent
Hershey criticizes current military manpower standards as too stringent and Vinson says he will question military leaders.
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Hershey
Vinson
Draft age to rise to thirty five in January committee action
Chairman Vinson said the House Armed Services Committee will consider raising the draft age from 25 to 35 in January and extending the draft to veterans, notably single men. He noted fathers up to 26 would soon be drafted as Congress approves dependent allowances.
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Washington
Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
Congress
Lowering IQ Standards Could Boost Inductions Says Vinson
Vinson argues mental requirements are too high and many more men could be inducted if lowered. He notes this would raise GI dependency costs, estimated at 300 million dollars from August to next June.
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Vinson
Governor weighs options on Moulton Decatur road
Air Knox and Folsom confidant in Morgan county discuss road plans as a survey assesses whether to build a new highway or extend the existing route. The Governor notes Moulton, Laney county seat, lacks rail service, while the silver air giant leaves the state.
Bodies Of Plane Victims Found In Libyan Desert
Cairo reports TWA officials confirm 55 fatalities from a Constellation crash near Genhehan Samaient. Among the dead are 23 Americans.
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Libian Desert
Cairo
Egypt
Trans World Airlines
Constellation
Samaient
Ge Chenan
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Decatur Printing Co
Aaron Prom Pasto Mige
Beni Street
Austinville Church
Wall Street
Yanks
By Thomas A. Reedy
H. J. Carter
Ardmore
Decatur General Hospital
A. G. Morrow
Somerville Road
Jim Stone
Decatur 2
Mr. Stone
Peerless Steel Shower Company Incorporated
G. A. Blackwell
Decatur Pump and Supply Company
Peach, Caddell, and Shanks
TVA
J. C. Conley
Church of God
Sixth Avenue East
Morgan County Sheriff's Forces
Park and Recreation Board
Panama
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