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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
4
The Daily notes Decatur lacking a Decatur Story in the Saturday Evening Post and urges Jaycees to improve local markings for places of interest. It suggests industries cooperate to mark their establishments, boosting visitor curiosity and advertising Decatur’s diverse industrial base.
A speaker argues that the southern approach to civil rights hinges on self progress by African Americans and local support, noting in Alabama's 1940 Census that in 18 counties the black population outnumbers whites. He contends federal laws cannot enforce change in the South and urges letting Black communities pursue education health and economic advancement with local sympathy.
Edward B. Lockett writes a portrait of Lloyd Foster Birmingham Chamber of Commerce leader and former professional baseball player. The piece notes Foster's impact on Birmingham and Alabama economic and agricultural development and highlights his long service and leadership philosophy.
Speaker Joe Martin blocks discharge petition on the Taft-Ellen der-Wagner housing bill preventing floor debate. California’s Helen Gahagan Douglas has 163 names. Sam Rayburn teases possible 50 names in a day, harming chances of passage before adjournment.
A Washington column details Virgil Chapman's conduct including alcohol abuse at public events and personal spites against a Navy enlisted man, trips paid by taxpayers, and embarrassing incidents on official missions. It argues voters should know before elections and notes his bid for the U S Senate.
The Library of Congress hosts a special display of gifts from France and Italy in gratitude for the Friendship Train. It includes a French assembly resolution signed by Edouard Herriot and resolutions from Italian cities with their flags. The documents become permanent records of the Library for the American public.
Pickens of Montgomery Alabama, known for fostering North-South sports ties, faced a unique challenge tied to President Truman's home state while staging a football game.
The Nation Today reports that President Truman’s civil rights push for 1948 is dead as the Senate, blocked by Southern Democrats over a poll tax anti voting measure, yielded to delay and reform tactics. Republicans plan rule changes and emphasize the failure to advance civil rights legislation despite earlier proposals.
The story recalls an annual December all star North versus South game in Montgomery Alabama. The Missouri player Jefferson Davis caused a split in loyalties until a map placed Columbia Missouri north of the Mason-Dixon line. Pickens formed the Blue and Grey Association to promote North South understanding and fund a stadium shrine for those aligned with both sides.
The house committee pursues a covert inquiry into communism among African Americans with plans to summon prominent negro leaders. Governor Earl Warren announces a Northwest tour starting September 7 as part of his vice presidential bid.
The Summit Baptist church announces its weekly services with Sunday school at 9 45 A M and preaching at 11 00 A M A visiting minister fills in for the pastor who leaves for revival services at Flint Baptist church Baptist Training Union meets at 645 P M with Loyd Baker and G S Johnson directing Prayer meeting and Bible study occur Wednesday at 730 P M led by A A Stephenson Attendance and interest are growing All are invited to attend.
Revival services begin Sunday at Blue Springs Baptist Church with homecoming events. Rev. E. E. Weaver of Lakewood Baptist Church Birmingham will preach at 11 A M and 2 P M. A basket lunch will be served at noon. Daily services follow at 11 A M and 7 30 P M through the week.
The text notes Mr Truman blaming Southern Democrats for blocking a poll tax bill while praising Northern Black votes. He argues the Republican Congress did little for civil rights but claims steps in the armed services and government employes show effort.
Washington D C has 11.6 persons per theater seat Chicago reports 10.5 persons per seat and New York 10.3 none of these cities exceeds ten seats per thousand residents indicating crowded venues and limited seating availability in large urban areas
Medical note explains that blood clots in veins after birth or reproductive surgery can occur but are treatable with heparin. It describes signs of clot formation in leg or chest, methods of administration with dextrose solution, and how the drug slows and sometimes dissolves clots while monitoring clotting time and patient safety.
In a column by Westbrook Pegler, he argues that fears about national unity drive religious discrimination and immigration policies. He cites Korematsu and wartime exclusions, contending the law allows exclusion based on race or religion, and asserts the public is misled by constitutional limits.
The column lists county residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. James Hogan returning from the Smoky Mountains and relatives in Tennessee. It notes a Methodist revival ongoing led by Rev. Sammie Stabler, weekend visits among area families, a funeral for Willie Mack Hampton, and a rain shower aiding crops.
The Harmony church plans a revival beginning the second Sunday in August with Rev J A Gomes assisting the pastor Rev J W Henderson. Local notices mention family visits and neighborly gatherings as residents share news of travel and arrivals.
An advertisement touts FASTEETH denture powder as helping false teeth stay firmly in place. It claims no gummy taste and eliminates denture breath while promising a pleasant alkaline sensation. Available at drug stores.
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