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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1946
Page
1
The Pleasant Hill School and Parent Teachers Association thanked all who contributed to the school entertainment held Friday August 30. Several local residents visited relatives and employees moved between states for work and study, with no major incidents reported.
The Huntsville Times reports a letter written in Finnish received by the Huntsville Road Cross chapter. Local households including the Hullers and Hanigan families are listed as visiting relatives in Mobile, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Tracey City. Church notices note Ninth Street Methodist conference, mid week prayer at Water Presbyterian, and visits of Mrs. John C. Cowell en route to Dallas after Ridgecrest. See diary page 2.
In Paris the four power foreign ministers met as Senator Tom Connally urged patience and restraint saying Venezia Giulia in Italy is fertile soil for war. The Trieste boundary issue drew Yugoslav and Russian backed claims against US and British opposition. Molotov delayed return from Moscow. Vishinsky chaired discussions with plans on Italy Romania Bulgaria Hungary and Finland drafts.
Savannah police enlarged the case as coroner's jury found Mehrtens died from a broken neck and tied the murder to Pete Coleman and possibly an accomplice. Coleman, held without charge, plus an uncle's family faced threats as Montgomery Heights residents were urged to move out.
In Atlanta a large gathering of Black delegates from the Nation Baptist Convention of America adopts a resolution urging a federal anti lynching law, the ouster of Senator Bilbo, and outlawing the Ku Klux Klan as part of a petition to President Truman.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars 47th national encampment adopted a resolution urging disability and age pensions for World War I veterans with 90 days service under same provisions as Spanish American War beneficiaries. It notes proving service origin of disability is hard due to lack of records and cites average veteran age about 54 with disabilities affecting employment and support for dependents.
The AP reports a heated contest as Gov. Thomas E. Dewey seeks another term against Senator James M. Mead. Democrats nominate Herbert H. Lehman for Mead’s seat with Mead and Lehman also winning American Labor picks. Nevada and South Carolina primaries feature Bushy races and Thurmond victory.
Seven teen year old William Heirens, described as a Jekyll Hyde figure with deep rooted perversion, pleads guilty to the murders of Suzanne Degnan, Mrs Josephine Ross and Miss Frances Brown. He also pleads guilty to 29 burglary and assault charges as the judge explains the consequences of a guilty plea.
AFL seamen began walkouts at West Coast ports and Puget Sound with 1500 leaving 50 ships in Seattle area, 400 in Los Angeles Long Beach, and others in Portland as AFL Seafarers union set a 94 000 to 100 000 sailors strike for Thursday. Wage Stabilization Board faces crossfire amid disputes over pay and contract terms.
President Truman instructed the creation of a federal committee to launch a continuing drive aimed at reducing highway accidents. The move signals a nationwide effort to improve road safety and reduce fatalities.
The United States sent a 3100 word note to Yugoslavia demanding indemnity for the loss of two American transport planes and five lives. Under secretary Clayton delivered the note to Yugoslav charge d affaires Sergije Makiedo and warned of UN Security Council action if Tito refuses.
Wall Street eased selling pressure on September 4 as several issues recovered modestly from the prior day’s near peak. The market average slipped to its lowest level in over a year, with losses of five to seven dollars per share near the close. Caterpillar Tractor and Hiram Walker were among notable gains as Eastman, Dupont, Anaconda Rubber and others closed with modest advances.
Letters from Tech 5 g Marion R Brown of Danville 3 in Japan reaffirm his innocence about a trial. He claims witnesses and evidence show no girl was found in a jeep and that the lineup did not identify him. He asks his parents to press for truth and release letters to reach Washington.
Sheldon F. Waldo national president of the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce will address the Decatur Junior Chamber tonight and present the charter at a banquet at Somerville Road school program begins 7 30 Waldo arrives after lunch in Athens on a two day Alabama visit 103 charter members expected Calvin Pettey local president presiding
Police moved to curb vandalism and rowdyism as crowds of youths roamed central Boston injuring property and harassing pedestrians. The Metro politan and Howard theaters were damaged as fire hoses and broken doors troubled patrons while Scollay Square saw rioting and a Bowdoin Square fire station window was targeted. Traffic checkpoints charged drivers to pass Tremont and Boylston Streets while procession crowds faced a 25 cent toll.
Mrs Stella Hudgins of Morgan county faced a preliminary hearing waiver after a state toxicologist found suspected tainted food at her home. Sheriff W T Willoughby announced the $750 bond as authorities report torn bread and milk samples tied to the alleged poisoning attempt.
T. J. Cottingham of State National Bank has been named by the American Bankers Association to a new regional post for the term starting September 25. He will coordinate with state vice presidents in eight regional fairs and oversee other state executives in Mississippi and adjacent states.
Amer Leg and VFW posts announce contributions to a defense fund for Marion R. Brown 19 of Datlsville Alabama convicted in Sapporo Japan of raping a girl and sentenced to death. Leaders urge Washington review as calls for thorough investigation spread.
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