Churchill Attacks Labor in Bid to Block Vote
London dispatch reports aging Winston Churchill delivering his sharpest assault yet on the Labour government as he campaigns to derail a censure motion and trigger a general election. Bookmakers quote odds favoring Labour, with Labour MPs fighting illness and travel constraints to reach the chamber for the crucial vote.
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London
Winston Churchill
Thunderer
Britain
Churchill
William Whiteley
T. F. Hubbard
Labor
Segregation in Atlanta Schools Challenged in Suit
A petition alleges Atlanta maintains 54 white elementary schools and 14 for African Americans, 10 secondary schools with access only to two for black students, and 32,000 white versus 20,000 black children. It cites plants worth 17 million for whites and 5 million for blacks with 752 white and 317 black teachers, arguing for equal facilities and challenging segregation itself.
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Atlanta
Nggro
William Wade Called Home
Funeral services for William J. Wade 86 retired Lawrence County farmer will be held from his home Moulton Wednesday at 10 A M He died Monday night after an illness He leaves his wife Kitty Wade and three sons W P Wade Leon Wade and Neal Wade all of local towns He was a native of Lawrence County and a lifelong member of Chalybeate Springs Methodist church He will be buried in Heflin Cemetery west of Moulton with Highsmith directing Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
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William J. Wade
Lawrence County
Moulton
Wade
Kitty Wade
W. P
Leon
Florence
Neal
Sheffield
Chalybeate Springs Methodist Church
Heflin Cemetery
Highsmith
River Battle Advances Across 125 Mile Front
Allied forces push along a 125 mile perimeter from Inchon to the Han with fast airlift support. U S Marines seize Kimpo hold the line near Inchon while 24th Infantry and second division cross the Naktong behind advancing columns. Red forces retreat under pressure as air and river crossings widen the gap toward Seoul.
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Masan
Pohang
Missouri
William H. Tunner
Inchon
Han River
Jack MacBeth
U.S
Waegwan
Taegu
Seoul
Kumchon
Yongdong
Taejon
Naktong River
New Pastor-Elect At Courtland Has Begun Service
Rev. Robert Austin Wailes has begun his service as pastor-elect at Courtland Presbyterian Church. A 1928 Union Theological Seminary graduate, he previously served in Virginia and Kentucky and is a Navy veteran of World War I. He moves from Paint Lick Kentucky to Courtland with his family and will also serve Kirby Chapel as supply pastor, preaching Sundays at three oclock.
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Robert Austin Wailes
Courtland Presbyterian Church
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Virginia
Wailes
Kentucky
Courtland
Paint Lick
Southern Presbyterian
Bob Wailes
Decatur
Kirby Chapel
First Presbyterian Church of
Decatur Council debates sales tax and drainage costs
Olen Smith cannot pay his bill, and City Attorney says no legal duty but possible moral one. Council discusses drainage requests on Ninth Avenue South Johnston Street and Tenth Avenue East, park board needs 19 115 for next year, and repealing unconstitutional literature rules. Public improvements hearing set for October 16 for Sixth Seventh and Eighth Avenues West paving and drainage. drainage costs cited at 30574 01 with one tenth raise hoped. Community opposes one percent sales tax. city auditor outlines finances and need to raise funds to keep essential services and growth. Mayor Odom says progress needed as new homes worsen drainage. longstanding undersized pipes prompt upgrade program.
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Olen Smith
John Caddell
Ray Odom
Leonard Moody L. M. Black
Ninth Avenue South
Johnston Street
Tenth Avenue East
Frank Troup
Park and Recreation Board
Nathan Pryor
U.S. Supreme Court
Sixth
Seventh Avenues
Moulton
Patterson Streets
Eighth Avenue
Second
Gtterson Street
Veterans Administration
Marshall Sandlin
Rutledge Thomas
Bailey
Decatur
Roy Odom
D. D. Burleson
Burleson
Odom
Industry seeks tightened controls amid scarce materials
Industry attendees discuss new inventory rules, hoarding risks, and the role of voluntary allocations. They note nylon and rayon already allocated, warn against outside-market purchases, and push for priorities to aid defense production. Merchants urge council to act before budget talks.
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NPA
Nylon Hosiery
du Pont
National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
Decatur notices and permits and local events
Mrs Grady H Greenson of Decatur General Hospital was discharged this morning. Mrs Fred Markham and infant daughter were discharged Monday from Hamil Clinic hospital. No rainfall in past 24 hours. noon 83, max 84 at 3 PM, 8 AM 74. Two building permits issued in two days for porches and a five room house. Four cases to be tried in recorder's court today: assault and battery, intoxication on a public street, speeding, no license. One arrest in 24 hours on a peace proceedings warrant. North Alabama Kennel Club to hold a training class tonight at 7 at the coliseum. Decatur flight of the voluntary air reserve training program meets at 7:30 tonight on Bank Street.
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Bem Price
Waegwan
U. S
Naktong
Changnyong
Darwin Harbin
Dallas
TVA
T. E. Langlan
Tenth Avenue East
Marvin B. Dinsmore
Fourteenth Avenue East
Recorder’s Court
Decatur
Voluntary Air Reserve Training Program
Bank Street
Big Three outline steps to normalize West Germany ties
The three powers pled ge actions to increase and reinforce forces in Germany, end the war state domestically, and create a firmer foundation for German relations abroad. They may revise occupation rules, remove export cargo limits, liberalize Berlin controls, and allow a mobile state based police force up to about 30 000.
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Germany
Crmany
High Commission
Berlin
Europe
Viet Minh Attack Near Dong Khe Blows Through French Lines
Reports from Chinese tier posts of Loakay Langson and Moncay say French aerial reconnaissance spotted Dong Khe about 100 miles northeast of Hanoi in flames. The French flag reportedly disappeared as ground contact remained absent. Communique states Vietminh used newly armed Vietminh units from China for the first time. Unofficial sources claim about 40 French killed and 30 wounded or missing in the assault.
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Loakay
Langson
Moncay
Dong Khe
Hanoi
China
Markets in Decatur Farm Prices Report
Markets report cotton middling at 40.25 cents and strict low 37.75 cents. Cottonseed at 75 dollars per ton. Broilers 31.42 cents delivered. Hens heavy 23 to 25 cents delivered, light hens 18 cents. Hatching eggs 80 cents per dozen. New crop yellow corn ear 1.49, shelled 1.50. New crop white corn ear 1.94, shelled 2.00. Corn basis 15 percent moisture. No 2 new wheat onion free 2.25, No 2 new oats onion free 7l. Other grains basis 13 1/2 percent moisture.
Wall Street Rally Follows Slow Start With Mixed Results
A laboring rally lifted the New York stock market late in the session after a weak opening. Losses narrowed and some stocks turned higher with changes mostly under $1 a share. Trading volume slumped to about 1.6 million shares for the day after four sessions above 2 million.
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New York
Markets at a Glance News Update
New York markets show a narrow slow decline with bonds lower and rails in supply. Cotton is irregular amid liquidation by commission houses. Chicago wheat steady, corn easy with improved crop reports, oats down with corn. Hogs active and strong, up to 25 cents to a top of 22.25. Cattle unevenly firm to 50 cents lower.
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New York
Commission House
Chicago
New York Cotton Futures Mixed Amid War News
Cotton futures showed irregular trading as liquidation by commission houses eased and old crop deliveries firmed slightly on a weak government weekly weather report. The ECA extended a $3,270,000 purchase credit to Germany while traders awaited further war news and details of the government program to stretch this season's limited supply.
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N. Y
Commission House
ECA
Germany
North Georgia live poultry market steady says US DA
Atlanta dispatch reports the North Georgia live poultry market is steady with good demand and adequate supplies. Prices paid FOB farm Monday afternoon and this morning ranged broilers and fryers at 28 to 30 cents, mostly 29 cents.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Wheat Holds Steady as Corn and Others Falter at Market Close
Chicago fare notes show wheat steady with minor gains. Corn and oats slipped from yesterday, while rye rose. Soybeans mixed, futures for September through November quoted. Lard dropped modestly, trading near 14.35 per hundredweight.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Marshall questioned by senators over orders and policy
Senators Malone and McCarthy charged Marshall took orders on a presidential mission to China before becoming secretary of state and would continue to take orders from Acheson on foreign policy. Johnson defended Marshall, calling the stooge claim unfounded and saying Marshall would show great ability to prepare the country for any eventuality.
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Marshall
Malone
R-New
McCarthy
Rwis
China
Acheson
Johnson
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
New York woman seeks ban on Jim Crow cars nationwide
Lillie Belle Perez of New York City petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to end segregated railroad cars. She said she faced discrimination on a New York to Tampa trip in April 1948, being forced to ride in a car reserved for Black passengers.
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Washington
New York
Mystery slayer named in Nassau murder case
Woman Edward Majava says he knows who killed Sir Harry Oakes in 1943 Nassau home. Oakland police, Bahamas officials review tip from a Fort Lauderdale source. Nassau police comment guarded. Details include fire, head wound, and ongoing investigations involving the Oakes family.
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Edward Majava
Oakland
Calif
Nassau
James J. Magini
Majava
Bahamas
Mangini
Finland
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
G. H. Rance
Augustus Roberts
Miami
California
Roberts
Walter Foskett
West Palm Beach
Oakes
Speaker Attacks Taft in AFL Address in Houston
In Houston on September 19 a senior administration spokesman warned the AFL that the nation can no longer afford Taft in a top post. Averell Harriman, special assistant to President Truman, said he prepared an address amid attacks on Taft, whose defeat in the November election was predicted by AFL President William Green.
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Houston
American Federation of Labor
Robert Taft
Ohio
Averell Harriman
Truman
Taft
AFL
William Green
Johnson era aides feel US to watch for policy shifts
Johnson learns of policy moves from reporters as Korea looms. Howard nears one year in munition post despite speculation he will stay only with presidential order. Griffith may resign soon while Leva and McNeil land uncertain futures after Forrestal era roles.
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Howard
Johnson
Korea
United States
Pentagon
Defense
Paul H. Griffith
Griffith
American Legion
M Leva
Leva
McNeil
James Forrestal
Soviet delegation signals peace aim at U.N. session
At the general assembly opening the U S S R delegation states Soviet policy seeks peace and cooperation among peoples. They send greetings to Americans before refusing questions. Reporters press on Korea containment and China visit with terse replies and cautious diplomacy.
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Vishinsky
Communist
China
Moon
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