Labor election slated at Hoover Motor Express here
Employees of Hoover Motor Express Company in Decatur will vote September 1 to decide if union membership is required to continue employment. The election, held at 205 Alabama Street in the company warehouse, involves three local workers, with others passing through from larger offices. The union is Chauffeurs and Sales Drivers Local 402, affiliated with the Teamsters AFL.
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Hoover Motor Express Company
Decatur
Alabama Street
AFL
More Permits Issued For Buildings Here
City Clerk Joe Pettey reports multiple new permits this week. Frank Morgan’s six room frame dwelling at 605 Grant Street valued at 6000 dollars with J. C. Coffey as contractor. O L Hamilton builds a three room frame dwelling at 215 12th Avenue W valued at 500 dollars with self as contractor. Earl a od adds to 1609 Seventh Street E at 500 dollars with self as contractor. Le roy Dockery adds a three room and bath frame dwelling at 1717 Fifth Avenue E valued at 800 dollars with self as contractor. Frank Utter adds one room to 1202 Sixth Avenue E at 800 dollars with Mourse Rodgers as contractor. Gur i Johnson constructs a garage at 724 Grant valued at 200 dollars with self as contractor. C E Pitt builds a five room frame dwelling with one bath on lot 5 block 13 addition 1 Ninth Avenue W valued at 4509 dollars.
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Joe Pettey
Grant Street
Frank Morgan
J. C. Coffey
12Th Avenue W
O. L. Hamilton
Seventh Street
Earl A
Fifth Avenue E
Leroy
Dockery
Self
Sixth Avenue E
Frank Utter
Mourse Rodgers
Grant
Guri Johnson
Addition 1
Ninth Avenue
C. E. Pitt
GOP Leaders Rally Behind Truman Campaign Drive
AFL organizing chairman reports union support totaling 7,000,000 after a White House visit. Dubinsky urges a $100,000 fund to back Truman and oppose anti Hartley votes while plans outline trains and stops for Truman across key states. Barkley departs for Rome, Warren heads a Western tour, Stassen responds to Dewey, and Henderson denounces Wallace campaign tactics.
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AFL
White House
Truman
ALF
David Dubinsky
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Mr. Truman
Conress
Trusman
California
Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Misa
Kentucky
Barkley
Rome
Interparliamentary Union
Retreat Continued From Page One
B 29 shot down by Russian air force with five other crew members seized. They landed in Siberia, facing fuel shortages and damage. German politicians labored on a constitution for the new Western occupation zones. A communist bid to disrupt the meeting fizzled.
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Siberia
Boon
Ing F
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Markets Rally on Rail and Steel. Volume Near One Million
Wall Street advanced as rail, steel, and motor issues lift stocks with gains around fractions to a point. Total volume near 1,000,000 shares as turnover hits 920,000 in the past month. market opened brisk but briefly paused before resuming gains. Nashville cattle and hogs show varied results with steers 24.00 and hogs 28.50 for good weight, lambs 21.00-24.00, sows 25.00-25.50.
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New York
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Pi Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Markets at a Glance New York Sept 2
Stocks firm in front led by steels rails and motors. Bonds higher with rails leading the advance. Cotton easier on liquidation and hedging. Chicago Wheats easy with hedging pressure and weak cash support. Corn easy with cash corn lower. Oats down with other grains. Hogs steady to strong with top $29.25 sparingly paid.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton futures close lower amid New York session
In New York futures trading, cotton futures closed 20 cents to 1.40 dollars per bale down from the prior close. October through July contracts posted varied price moves with middling spot at 31.80 cents.
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N. Y
New York
North Georgia live poultry market steady to firm
USDA reports North Georgia live poultry market steady to firm on September 2. Reds show 34 to 34.5 cents per pound for fryers, mostly 34 cents, with crosses mostly 32.5 to 34 cents and a 1 cent differential in many trades. Offerings adequate to trade needs, weights 2.5 to 3.4 pounds, FOB farm prices noted yesterday afternoon.
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Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
Hampshire
Chicago grain prices slip on futures trading
Spot wheat fell as futures traded with a steady basis. Receipts were 17 cars. Corn eased two to three cents with one to two cent basis decline. Oats rose a cent while basis varied. Shipping sales reached 32 500 bushels with 22 car receipts. Soybeans receipts listed at 21 cents.
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Chicago
Case Under Consideration in Morgan County Court
Judge W. H. Long had cases under advisement with one-day left in session. Paul Childers versus Paul Jones was taken under consideration as two days of non-jury civil suits opened. Several other cases were settled continued or dismissed with costs assigned, including Ned Frazier versus Virginia Murphy previously dismissed.
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W. H. Long
Morgan County Court
Paul Childers
Paul Jones
Long
J.T. Baker
Rufus Jones
D. B. Garrett
Hollis A. Mahathey
William R. Freeze
B. D. Nix
Eva Davis
E. Fowler
Orville’ Lawton
Newt Hendrix
B. Golden
Roy O. Wyatt
Gil Mins
S; Murray Chemical Company, Inc
Harry J. Lowther
American Oak Leather Company
Monroe Mason
Caunden Martin Manufacturing Company
Southern Distributing Company, Et al
Ned Frazier
Virginia’ Murphy
Studio Officials Observe Party Smoking Through Window
Studios combined front and back offices watched a party smoking cigarets for two and a half hours peering through a rear bedroom window. RKO and Selznick planned the Mitchum film with loans and salaries arranged. Mitchum’s loan was set at $175,000 per picture by Selznick.
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RKO A
Selznick
Mitchum
Ed Pons
Selznick Mitchum
Joan
Wallace State Patrolmen Visit Edwards for Breakfast
Wallace patrolmen traveled 28 miles to Edwards for breakfast at a junior college for Negroes. The breakfast grew into a state progressive party convention with about 20 Negroes and 40 whites present, including roughly 20 newsmen. Nine Presidential electors were formally approved. Henderson refused to name any electors or disclose racial background.
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Wallace
Edwards
State
Progressive Party
Henderson
Wallace Platform Appearance in Tuscaloosa Fails
About 2,500 people gathered at the A G S railroad station to hear Presidential candidate Henry A. Wallace. He did not appear as he was asleep. the train arrived late and left after 20 minutes amid eggs and tomatoes thrown at the train and crowd.
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Tuscaloosa
A.G.S
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Darrell Fitts
Wallace weathered egg attacks as he campaign in Alabama
Wallace canceled speeches in Birmingham Bessemer and Gadsden after police barred crowds and separated whites and blacks at public sites. He spoke in several towns with few Black attendees, urging unity and Christian cooperation while facing jeers and egg throws from hecklers.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Bessemer
Gadsden
Park
Wallace
Carnation Officials Cite Valley Ties At Civitan Meeting
Fiord Weidrich of Carnation Milk argues Tennessee Valley soil water and people attracted the company to the region. He notes 20 years of Southern expansion while Maynard Layman introduces him. Gulf mackerel luncheon fish served by Dr. Roan Howe and Avery Roan with guests present.
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Tennessee Valley
Carnation Milk Company
Fiord Weidrich
Pro- Carnation Milk Company
Civitan Club
Lyons Hotel
Werdrich
South
Maynard __Layman
Gulf of Mexico
A. M. Roan
Lewis Howe
Avery Roan
Gulf
Decatur
Bill Stane
Bobby Sittason
Maynard Layman
Race itinerary lists stops in Monroe and Shreveport La
The schedule shows the race itinerary calling for stops at Monroe and Shreveport in Louisiana before moving into Arkansas, outlining the planned route and sequencing of events.
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Monroe
Shreveport
Arkansas
Progressives Deny Charges in Wallace Visits
North Carolina progressive party chair Mary Price and state GOP chair Philip Finn spar over disruptions at Henry Wallace appearances. Finn blames communists seeking to gain votes and discredit the South while Price defends free speech. Winston-Salem police chief suspects progressive influence in recent events.
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Durham
N. C
Mary Price
North Carolina
Progressive -Party
Henry Wallace
Philip S. Finn, Jr
States Rights Democrats
Wallace
South
Miss Price
John M. Gold
Winston-Salem
Nine Life Saving Cards Issued In Morgan County
Nine junior life saving cards were issued to the youths who completed the Red Cross course this summer. Cards can be picked up at the Red Cross office in the courthouse annex, sent from Southeastern area headquarters in Atlanta. Recipients include Bobby Redding Eleanor Hamilton Ann Wheat Eleanor Chenault Walter Bolin James Worley David Rowe Frank Blackwell and Fred Garnett. The course was taught by George Porter chairman of water safety service for Morgan County Red Cross.
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Red Cross
Atlanta
Frank Kirby
Bobby Redding
Eleanor Hamilton
Ann Wheat
Eleanor Chenault
Walter Bolin
James Worley
David Rowe
Frank Blackwell
Fred Garnett
George Porter
Water “Safety Service
Morgan County
Carey accuses union Reds of control in labor movement
The testimony shows Carey, CIO official, claiming communists still dominate parts of unions like the United Electrical Workers while asserting they are on the run in labor. He cites past control of national offices and union media, and notes his 1941 presidency race as rejection of a communist alliance. The hearings seek Julius Emspak and more witnesses as subcommittee weighs charges.
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Carey
CIO
The
American Magazine
United Electrical Workers
U. E
Democratic Action
Reds
Labor
Congress
Kersten
America
Hearing on Gas Ban Held Today in Birmingham
Alabama Public Service Commission opened a hearing in Montgomery on whether to continue the ban on converting to gas heating in the Birmingham area. Gas demand has surged since 1946, with officials testifying the restriction may stay. attendees include H Reid Derrick and Douglas Arant representing the Birmingham Gas Company.
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Ontgomery
Ala
Alabama Public Service Commission
Birmingham
Birmingham Gas Company
Gordon Persons
Gas Company
H. Reid Derrick
Douglas Arant
Charles Gamble, Jr
Ed Schuessler
Arthur Hopper
Fairfield
Strange Worm Found Near Decatur Farm
K E White, a Decatur farmer, reports finding a strange worm near his home just after daylight this morning. The creature was discovered by Mr. and details remain unclear as to its origin or nature.
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White
K. E. White
Local births and community updates in Decatur area
Miss Lucy Wynn Cullman 9 underwent an operation at Baugh and Wiley clinic this morning. A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs C L Bridwell at Baugh and Wiley clinic. Deacons of Southside Baptist church set Monday 7:30 pm meeting. Rev James G Wallace to speak Sunday on Obeying Our Visions. Faye Dobbs transferred from Decatur to Chattanooga office and will start Tuesday. Local employment office on Ferry Street closed Monday for Labor Day. Mrs Hyman Wohl to Nashville for business. Clara Sherrer hospitalized at Nun gester clinic, Jefferson hospital Birmingham. E C McDaniels left for Mississippi due to mother’s death. Rev G M Davenport to preach at Central Methodist Church Sunday morning and evening messages. Sheriff reports arrests for bad checks, assault, and bastardy. BPW club meets at Central Methodist church. James A McKenzie admitted to Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ellis Stricklin welcome daughter born Wednesday at Decatur General. Percy Hamilton ill at Baugh and Wiley clinic. A girl born to Mr and Mrs J V Collins at Baugh and Wiley clinic.
Gardner Speaks on The Art of Choosing at Kiwanis
B T Gardner formerly of Decatur now of Sheffield addressed the Decatur Kiwanis at Hotel Lyons on The Art of Choosing. Rev WW Glass presided as Rev Hugh May gave the invocation. The Civic League softball champions received a hearty ovation. Birthdays were observed for several members. Gardner urged club service and personal service to humanity at local and national scales.
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B. T. Gardner
Decatur
Sheffield
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Hotel Lyons
Gardner
Redus Collier
Kiwanis
Thomas A. Bowles
Tom Guyton
Sam H. Malone
WW -Glass
Hugh May
Civic League
Faylor
Robert McNelly
R. B. Steverson
Steverson
Jimmy Williams
Harlan Hunter
Sam Alexander
Marvin Rankin
Bill Schelbe
Worm Exhibition At The Daily Office
White recalls finding a worm near a persimmon tree by his home. Mr. White delivered the specimen to The Daily where it is now on display in Maynard Layman’s office, farm editor. Visitors may request to see the worm from Layman or his assistant Mrs Marion Burke who will care for it.
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White
Daily
Maynard Layman
Mr. Layman
Owen Rites Held Friday for Calvin Owen
Last rites were held Friday for Calvin Dexter Owen a 54 year old Decatur farmer. World War I veteran, he received full military honors from the Decatur VFW Post 4190 at Crow cemetery. Survived by two sons and five daughters, the service followed a religious ceremony at Antioch church with pallbearers from the family.
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Calvin Dexter Owen
Decatur 2
Farmer
Antioch Church
Somerville Road
Bethea Stedham
Owen
Decatur Vfw
Crow Cemetery
Morgan County
Louis Heath
Fifth Avenue
Calvin, Jr
Carl
Decatur
Annie Janet
Maxie Lee Owen
Bert Jefferys
W. C
S. T
C. B
Walter Lawrence
E. H. Breeding, and
Robert Owen
Five Recruits For Air Force Enlist Today
Five young men were accepted as applicants at the local recruiting station for enlistment in the U S Air Force. One year enlistment Ray D. Mitchell of Riverside High School joins as a recruit, while three year enlistees include Thomas Gallant James H Morris Marvin E Patterson and Richard Sim Hamilton. Gallant from Decatur is National Guard veteran. Morris from Athens and Patterson from West Limestone high schools are active in FFA. Hamilton a 1947 graduate from Austinville High was active in basketball and softball.
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U. S. Air Force
Ray D. Mitchell
A. L. Mitchell
Eighth Avenue E
Riverside High
Thomas Gallant
Hattie Gallant
Decatur
James H. Morris
Harry ¥. Morris
Athens
Marvin E. Patterson
Frank C. Patterson
Richard Sim Hamilton
R. L. Hamilton
Austinville
Gallant
Decature
National Guard
Morris
Athens High School
Patterson
West Limestone High School
FFA
Hamilton
Austinville High
County clerk to appoint judge for school admission suit
Judge Rosenall files suit to admit his six year old daughter Jill to Athens elementary school. Defendants include Julian Newman superintendent and the Athens Board of Education with Thomas S. Woodroof W Van Gilbert acting as attorneys. Hearing set for 10 A M Thursday. The case hinges on an Alabama code amendment granting admission to six year olds born by January 15.
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Patton
Rosenall
Jill
Nev
Athens
Julian Newman
Athens Public Schools
Athens Poaral of Education
Thomas S. Woodroof
W. van Gilbert
Board of Education
Julian Harris
Longshoremen Strike Triggers Pacific Rail Embargo
Embargoes on freight to Pacific coast ports followed a longshoremen strike. Military freight would still move by rail, while observers warned the walkout could spread. Around 500 ships are involved as CIO and independent unions planned coordinated action with Marine Cooks, Stewards, Engineers, Firemen, and Radio Operators.
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Pacific Coast
CIO Marine Cooks
CIO Marine Engineers
Marriages Record From Daily Notices
Daily Records lists marriages including Wayne Jackson Craig to Pamelia Jake Mooney in Decatur with ages 24 and 23. Lou Rigby to Rosa Lee Braffett in DeKalb, ages 40 and 44. Willie Greene to P. B. Andrews for $700 and J. B. McBride to C. E. Pitt for $600. Finette Solomon to J. H. McMinemon for $188.25 and other paired entries with sums and names.
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Wayne Jackson Craig
Decatur
Pamelia
Jake Mooney
Lou Rigby
DeKalk
Rosa Lee Braffett
Deeds Willie Greene
P. B. Andrews
J. B. McBride
C. E. Pitt
McMinemon
Finett
Solomon
T. J. Sanders
B. M. Summerford
Finette McM. Solomon
J. H. McMinemon
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Albany
Dewey
Stassen
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Iiti
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Wall Street
National Guardsman
Lewisburg
Virginia
Roanoke
Ditham
Danville
Winston: Salem
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Charlottesville
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Greensboro
Charleston
Raleigh
Richmond
Cape Charles
I Carolina
Carolina
Atlantic
U. S. Weather Bureau
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Virginia Capes
Edward
Vicksburg
Fielding L. Wright
Guntersville
J. P. Mooney
Mooney
Wes
Jackson
Capitol Steps
Mississippi
Wal
Peters
Whittaker Chambers
U. S
Stephen Birmingham
Left
House on-American Activities Committee
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Carnation Firm
Rep
Kearns
R-Pa
U. K
Lucy Wynn
Cullman
Baugh and Wiley Clinic
C. L. Bridwell
Fifth Avenue S
James G. Wallace
First Christian Church
Faye Dobbs
Universal Cit
Chattanooga
Miss Dobbs
Ferry Street
H. P. Still
Hyman Wohl
Ninth Avenue W
Clara Sherrer
Nungester Clinic
Jefferson Hospital
Birmingam
E. C. McDaniels
Union Hill
G. M. Davenport
Central’ Methodist Church
Sheriff's Office
Central Methodist Church
James A. McKenzie
Carden
City
Tur General Hospital
Ellis Stricklin
Hartselle
Decatur General Hospital
Percy Hamilton
Lacey
Air Force
Clements Drug Stores
East Moulton St
Sixth Avenue
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