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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1950

Page

4

Open To Anyone Vacations Inspire Restless Return

A vacation mindset yields longing to swap jobs on return as the first day feels incomplete. The speaker notes restlessness and desire for new assignments or any willing applicant at the next position.

Red Rose Brigade: Tennessee Lawmakers In Alabama Quorum Dive

The Daily recalls the 19th century Tennessee delegation that fled to Alabama to block ratification of the Susan B Anthony amendment. They wore red roses, earning the nickname Hall's Red Rose Brigade as journalists tracked their roll calls and movement. After another state acted, the brigade returned home and Tennessee's fate became moot.

Representative Hall Tennessee Hall North Alabama Folsom

Hoover as CIA head urged by Anderson editorial panel

The Anderson Independent endorses naming J Edgar Hoover to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. It credits Hoover with FBI efficiency and argues he could modernize U S intelligence amid Cold War espionage, praising his calm leadership, organizational skill, and knowledge of world communist activity. Millions favor the move.

Drew Pearson J. Edgar Hoover Central Intelligence Agency Mr. Pearson Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Anderson (S.C Truman America CIA U. S United States FBI

MacArthur censorship rules spark Korean War debate

Drew Pearson reports that General MacArthur issued a directive restricting criticism of command decisions and battlefield conduct. The CBS summary notes that newsmen face implied limits on reporting criticism, provoking discussion about training failures linked to higher casualties and accountability for top U.S. Army leadership in Japan.

Washington MacArthur Columbia Broadcasting System Homer Bigart New York Herald Tribune U. S Bigart Japan Walton Walker London Times Frank Hawley Oklahoma Cotton Elmer Thomas Victor Wickersham Duke Cullum Cullum Joycette Jones New York the Waldorf Mr. Cullum

Army Criticism Policy Sparks Historical Debate

The article argues that military censorship bans for newspapers contradict wartime norms of open critique. It cites MacArthur’s 1946 cable barring certain papers and notes ongoing tensions over press freedom in Japan, alongside Oklahoma political fallout and public figures facing scrutiny.

Army Navy Woodrow Wilson Japan Korea U. S MacArthur Washington Daily Worker New York Herald Tribune San Francisco Chronicle Christian Science Monitor Cincarpac Tokyo War Department the Christian, Science Monitor Herald Tribune Chicago Sun

Vermont’s paradox as a leftward Republican era noted

NEW YORK August 3 The essay recalls Vermont as a paradoxical state under a nominal Republican administration. It cites a Vermont farmer’s view that Senator Aiken represents a left leaning trend and references connections among Abt Witt Pressman Hiss Bachrach and Budenz. It notes McCarthy’s statements about Owen Lattimore and Stefansson and discusses political loyalties, OPA price controls and a Vermont judge tied to Alger Hiss.

New York Vermont Bethel Randolph Senate Aiken John Abt Nathan Witt Lee Pressman Alger Hiss Marian Bachrach Whittaker Chambers Hiss Louis Budenz Pressman Abt Witt Communist Party Budenz Bachrach Committee On un-American Activities Wisconsin Joe McCarthy Owen Lattimore Vilhjalmur Stefansson William Stevenson Stefansson University of North Dakota Lattimore Congress McCarthy Tydings Truman Ands House Ordway Mary Southard Alabama Associated Press

No Pleasure in Living Says Arlie Davidson

A reflection warns against surrendering to fear during world crises. The piece notes that worry and isolation erode joy, urging recognition of blessings and possibilities ahead rather than doom.

Revival under way in Corinth with T 11 A M services

Morgan County Corinth reports revival in progress this week with worship at 11 A M and 7 30 P M. A large crowd attends as locals travel for blood tests and visits. Mrs Grace Willingham of Mt Vernon visits her sister Mrs Loyd Looney. Mr and Mrs Bob Smith and Charlie McClellan drive to Hartselle. Melvin Aldredge listed as ill. Marcus Terry Bonds recovering from illness. Kathereen Alexander visits Marcus T Bonds.

Corinth Massey Grace Willingham Mt Vernon Loyd Looney Bob Smith Charlie McClellan Hartselle Mesdames Mary

Elliman family of Dublin and TV jokes across America

A portrait of the Elliman clan as Ireland’s famed theater lineage rooted in Dublin with a Lithuanian Jewish origin and Gate Theatre stake. A separate vignette recounts Bob Trout’s mounted sailfish gift saga in Fort Lauderdale and a quip about TV versus movies from Sam Goldwyn, highlighting media and celebrity ties.

Ireland Elliman Louis New York Hollywood Louella Parsons Dublin Lithuania America Bob Trout Fort Lauderdale Fla Trout Newport R. I

Office Cat and Quick Quips in a City Scene

A collage of humorous vignettes and dialogue snippets from a club or stage revue. The jokes cover dating, retail bargains, marriage debates, and social observations. Names and settings suggest a light, busy urban mood with quick one liners and punchy setups.

Big Plane Lands Safely After Faulty Gear in Minneapolis

Northwest Airlines flight from Portland to Minneapolis faced a nose gear failure. Pilot Marvin A. Cooney circled Wold Chamberlain field for 1 hour 45 minutes with 20 passengers and 3 crew aboard before landing on two main wheels and a tail skid with gear b failed.

Minneapolis Aug Northwest Airlines Portland Ore Marvin A. Cooney Mina 4 Wold Chamberlain Field Cooney

Birmingham to Add Parking Meters in Downtown

Birmingham city commissioners approved installing 1 250 parking meters in downtown. The move aims to regulate curb use and generate revenue, with the plan expected to begin after procurement and installation.

Birmingham Ala

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