Japanese War Criminals Seek Freedom in Tokyo Prison
In Sugamo Prison Tokyo 818 minor and 12 major war criminals pressed foreign reporters for release saying sentences were unreasonable and illegal Former Maj Gen Fukuchi spokesman for class B and C prisoners stated release was warranted and some prisoners hoped to be freed soon Okinori Kaya spoke for the group and added a desire to go home to play with grandchildren
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Tokyo
Sugamo
Heruo Fukuchi
Fukuchi
Japan
Associated Press
Buichi Ono
Judge Advocate’s Department
Yokohama
Okinori Kaya
Lions Watch Safety Film At Lyons Hotel Meeting
Lions were shown a safety film titled One Day in Court at a Lyons hotel noon meeting yesterday. Spence Hicks president of the Decatur Automobile Dealers association introduced the film and spoke briefly. The aim was to prep the club for the auto dealers safety promotion starting in October with six civic clubs each running four weeks of the campaign and a $100 prize for the best effort. Bill Burks chaired the safety committee and led the program.
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Lions
Lyons
Spence Hicks
Decatur Automobile Dealers Association
Bill Burks
Movie listings with times at multiple theaters
The page lists showings for Princess Francis West Point Rox y This Woman Is Dangerous Rawhide Bitter Rice Man in the Saddle Captain Horatio Hornblower Hatfield Strand Hartselle County Fair Mars Falkville with film titles stars and start times across venues. Times include 1 35 3 35 5 35 7 35 9 30 for Princess Francis and similar schedules for other films.
Mechling Upsets Nevada Nomination Fight
Tom Mechling a 31 year old former newsman led in the Democratic senatorial race over Sen Pat McCarrans chosen candidate with about 98 percent of votes counted Mechling 15777 Bible 15078 Meantime Republican George Malone won renomination Mechling campaigned door to door with wife Margaret reaching about 50000 Nevadans amid a populist challenge to the longtime incumbent.
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Reno
David and Goliath
Nevada
Tom Mechling
Pat McCarran
George Malone
Mechling
Washington, D. C
Kiplinger Newsletter
San Francisco Chronicle
Capital
Bible
McCarran
Roosevelt
Truman
Margaret
District 4H and FFA Show Details Announced
The district show will allow one 4H and one FFA team per county with three members and one alternate. The judging begins Friday at 8am with cattle judging to follow. Judges include W J Alverson for Jersey and Dr K M Autrey for Guernsey. Liberty National Life Insurance sponsors two full classes with winners paid in two dollar bills. The state Department of Agriculture and Industries is a third sponsor and the Decatur Chamber of Commerce handles arrangements.
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FFA
W. J. Alverson
State National Bank
K.M. Autrey
Auburn
Liberty National Life Insurance Company
Liberty National
State Department of Agriculture and Industries
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Sanction Given Opening Of New DAV Home
Commander Butler P. A. Hine reports state approval for the opening of a new Disabled American Veterans home in the area. The housing committee was urged to attend Thursday’s 7:30 PM meeting at the corner of Railroad and Cherry Street. Disabled veterans and those with service hospitalizations were invited to learn about benefits and community aid.
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Butler P. A. Hine
D.A.V
Railroad and
Cherry Street
Disabled American Veterans
Fellowship Rally Opens at Athens College Friday
Aged 12 to 23 youths are invited as the Huntsville Presbytery Westminster Fellowship Rally begins Friday at 4 PM at Athens College. Activities include swimming recreation a picnic supper song fest business meeting devotional and vesper services. Details available from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Decatur.
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Athens College
Westminster Fellowship
Huntsville Presbytery
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Decatur
Farm Market Report from Decatur Prices
Cotton middling 39.25 cents and strict low 37.50. No 2 mile priced at 3.10. No 2 wheat new crop onion free 195. No 2 oats new crop onion free. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.83. Hogs price paid in Decatur 19.25.
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Decatur
Nashville Livestock Prices and Slaughter Class Figures
Nashville market reports show cattle slaughter generally steady with stockers and feeders mostly steady. good yearlings around 28.00 per cwt and 700 lb loads about 27.00. Cows and bulls range 11.00 to 18.00 with various grades. Hogs mostly steady with barrows and gilts near 19.75 to 20.00. sows 16.50 to 17.00. Sheep steady on spring lambs around 27.00 to 27.50, ewes 4.00 to 8.00. Atlanta poultry prices list broilers under 3 lbs about 2.42 to 2.12 per lb and 3 to 12 lb ranges 3.12 to 3.12.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville (P
Storm Winds Howl as Northward Move Persists
An Army weather office logged gusts near 69 miles an hour as a storm drifted north. An Eighth Army officer noted increased Communist probes over the past two days, with 13 across Bunker Hill Old Baldy Hill Pukhan River Heartbreak Ridge and the Punchbowl. Casualties for August reached 10,052 with 5,028 killed 4,974 wounded and 50 captured.
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U. S. Eighth Army
Bunker Hill
Old Baldy Hill
Pukhan River
Heartbreak Ridge
Punchbowl
Eighth Army
Birmingham Sees Record Low for September 3
The Birmingham area posted a daily record cool low of 52 F on September 3, the lowest for that date. Huntsville and Tuscaloosa tied at 51 F, while Dothan reported a 67 F high minimum. Weather officials expect the cooler spell to persist tonight and tomorrow.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Mercury
Huntsville
Tuscaloosa
Dothan
Weather Bureau
Jaycees Preview Safety Film At Decatur Meeting
The Junior Chamber of Commerce members at Decatur Trade School viewed a 25 minute film A Day In Court stressing traffic safety. Spence Hicks president of the Automobile Dealers Association spoke briefly. The film follows traffic offenses from court to the accident scene. The dealers plan a safety campaign with a $100 prize for the club promoting safety best.
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Junior Chamber of Coerce
Decatur
Spence Hicks
Automobile Dealers Association
Jaycees
Civic Club
Docks Board Seeks New Member to Replace Resigning Leonard Hardy
The Alabama Docks Board seeks a replacement for Leonard Hardy of Mobile who resigned to devote time to personal business. Gov. Gordon Persons accepted the resignation regretfully and said a successor will be named as required by law from nominations by remaining board members. The board must have five members with geographic balance across Alabama. Hardy had served as acting director and joined the board in 1961. Other members are Leslie Dee, Tuscaloosa. Alto V. Lee, Dothan. Ernest H. Woods, Birmingham. and James G. Pruett Jr., Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Alabama Docks Board
Leonard Hardy
Mobile
Gordon Persons
Hardy
Alabama
Sumter
Russell
Macon
Autauga
Perry
Docks Board
Leslie Dee
Tuscaloosa
Alto V. Lee
Dothan
Ernest H. Woods
Birmingham
James G. Pruett Jr
Eisenhower Hammers Corruption as South Campaign Begins
Ike draws large crowds in Atlanta Jacksonville and Miami urging local political action and two-party balance in the South. He assails the Truman era’s corruption and calls for honest government while noting 12 000 attend Bayfront Park Miami event ending day’s grueling tour.
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Eisenhower
Great Southland
Ike
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fla
Miami
Tampa
Birmingham
Ala
Little Rock
Ark
New York
Truman
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington
South
Mason- Dixon Line
Bayfront Park
Giant Skyhook Launch Falls Short at New Brighton
The giant unmanned balloon built to carry cosmic ray recording equipment was launched at 6 40 am CST but developed inflation holes and the payload was cut off before liftoff. A new skyhook will be built, requiring several months.
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New Brighton
Minn
Donald F. Melton
Caudle May Face Questioning At Public Hearing
Chelf and Keating indicated Caudle could be questioned again before day’s end and possibly take the witness stand at a public hearing. James A. Mullally, a longtime Justice Department Criminal Division attorney, testified today after resigning following a recent suspension by Attorney General James P. McGranery.
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Chelf
Keating
Caudle
James A. Mullally
Justice Department
Atty
James P. McGranery
Airport program ordered into effect at once
President Truman ordered immediate implementation of a long range plan to build more and better airfields. The program follows recommendations from a special commission led by James H. Doolittle, formed after three major air disasters in rapid succession at Elizabeth New Jersey.
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Washington
Truman
United States
James H. Doolittle
Elizabeth
N. J
Memorial for Pomeranian Dog Authorized in Chicago
A $2,000 memorial and perpetual care for a 12-pound Pomeranian dog were authorized by the will of Ida L. Virtue, 75, who died August 12. The dog died while fighting off a large bull terrier that attacked a man.
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Chicago
Ida L. Virtue
Ike hits Stevenson and pledges reform in sweeping tour
Thousands cheered Ike as he spoke in Atlanta Jacksonville and Miami Beach directing sharp attack at Adlai Stevenson and promising to outline peace inflation labor agriculture and anti corruption policies. He thanked supporters calling the day a great moment and praised the warmth of the welcomes.
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Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Miami
Admitted to Baugh-Wiley clinic and local hospital lists
Admitted to Baugh-Wiley clinic yesterday were Mrs William L Mayfield of 442 East Moulton Street and Mrs Clark Wilkinson of Elkton Tennessee. Mrs Noel Gregg of Union Grove 1 was admitted today. Also noted are admissions to Decatur General hospital and medical staff events including church activities and a Labor Day weekend visit.
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Baugh-Wiley Clinic
William L. Mayfield
East Moulton Stree
Clark Wilkinson
Elkton
Tenn
Noel Gregg
Union Grove 1
Decatur General Hospital
Joseph Johnson Jr
Memorial Drive
N. W
Josephine Wilson
Sherman Street
Mary Huskey
Hartselle
J. Oscar Camp
Fifth Avenue
S. R. Russell
Sixth Avenue
C. E. Pitt
Fred Linley
Market Street
N. E
Bible Translation Nears Finish by Solomons Natives
The British and Foreign Bible Society will publish a full Bible translation into Ulesaghi by three Seventh Day Adventist native teachers and an Australian missionary. The work, carried out on Solo mon Island off the Marovo Lagoon in the Western Solomons, involves comparatively uneducated translators and aims to reach thousands of speakers.
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Sydney
Australia
British and Foreign Bible Society
Solomon Island
Marovo Lagoon
Western
Solomons
Cattle as Currency Among Historic African Tribes
In former times many African tribes kept cattle as a form of currency and rarely slaughtered them for food, using livestock to settle debts and exchange wealth across communities. The practice reflected social status and durable value within tribal economies.
Streets refuse to abate final assessment on deaf mute Mrs Loudena Alexander
City streets decline to reduce the final assessment against Mrs Loudena Alexander, who is deaf and mute, stating no authority to abate after finalization except for churches and schools. The council refunds Donald Branum an overcharge for sidewalk assessment.
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Loudena Alexander
Donald Branum
Engineer Colonel Reflects on Soviet Industry and War Efforts
World War II veteran and Army engineer, a colonel, discusses Soviet engineering. He notes Russians lack confidence in their engineers, praises German influence on jet tech, and argues theory cannot replace practical results for builds like missiles and morale. He questions Soviet claims of atomic progress.
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Indian Ocean
Russia
Limestone Fair Week Draws Old Friends Back
The article notes improvements to grounds and buildings as fair week brings former residents back to view changes and socialize. Key leaders of the fair association include Dr. Carl H. Jones president Allen Beasley vice president Wilson White secretary Harry Taft treasurer W. A. Owens fair manager and John Harlow board chairman.
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Carl ° H. Jones
Fair Association
Allen Beasley
Wilson White
Harry Taft
W. A. Owens
John Harlow
Jim King Dies at Falkville Home
Jim King died at his Falkville home shortly before noon. Funeral arrangements were being made today with Peck Funeral Home in Hartsel. Services will be announced later.
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Jim King
Falkville 2
Peck Funeral Home
Hartselle
Neptune Density Compared To Earth Revealed
A science note states Neptune has about a quarter of Earth's density, indicating a much lighter composition. The fact highlights planetary structure differences within the solar system and informs models of gas giant planets.
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Neptune
Earth
Marine proposes in New York plans then awaits answer
Marine Sgt. Hugh E. Kidd Jr. searched from Baton Rouge to Boston for Patricia Hayes to propose before Korea. She vowed to wait, after a hopeful but failed pursuit, confiding she will wait a year or more. He heads to Camp Lejeune with plans to marry if she remains faithful.
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New York
Hugh E. Kidd Jr
Baton Rouge
Patricia Hayes
Korea
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Boston
Lawrence Harbor
N. J
Kidd
Miss Hayes
New York Herald Tribune
Judith Crist
Stevenson remarks on agriculture policy and alliance
Adlai Stevenson declined to specify exact words for his forthcoming agriculture speech. He reaffirmed support for the Democratic platform and labeled the farm plank as not socialized agriculture at the Illinois state fair. He warned he would resist veterans groups if their demands conflicted with national interests and spoke in Detroit on worker interdependence. He may tell farmers that their interests, safeguarded, must align with the American people's broader interests.
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Stevenson
American Legion
New York
Detroit
Sparkman praises Warren after greeting governor
Sparkman comments on prosperity and fear of political clashes as he greets Gov. Earl Warren, Republican VP nominee in 1948. He says he has met the governor before and likes him very much.
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Sparkman
Earl Warren
For Sale Electric Stove and Kitchen Suite
Too late to classify, a break fast room suite and kitchen cabinet are offered for sale. See at 801 4th Ave S E. Phone 1757 W.
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4Th Ave. S. E
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