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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1950
Page
4
The Daily reports suggestions for public recognition as National Guardsmen depart for federal service. Local veterans groups plan a going-away party at the armory while a resident proposes a union church service for Guardsmen families and friends. The paper endorses the church service idea as splendid.
Gordon Clapp states TVA has built a foundation after 17 years and will attract more people and capital. He insists the Valley is just at the beginning and that public spirited communities across seven states can move forward with assurance.
The speaker warns that moral support from UN members is insufficient for Korea and urges concrete action beyond resolutions. The United States reaffirms commitment to UN aims and stresses the need for real backing to preserve UN and global freedom amid the Korean crisis.
Decatur area guardsmen face active service after mobilization for Korea. Communities express pride and support for Decatur Hartselle Athens Moulton and other units marching to duty as Russia looms. The piece honors their grave responsibility and sacrifice.
Decatur prepares for the opening of its modern school buildings in September, with the West Decatur facility and a new high school. Voters previously approved the school tax 5 to 1, backing the project as the community anticipates state class and national attention.
Maj. Gen. Lemnitzer told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that Soviet officers are in field positions in Korea, serving as division commanders or higher. He said lower-ranking officers may also be present but confirmation awaits greater prisoner captures as US reinforcements, weather shifts, and N A T O help accelerate a push-back.
Congress faces a secret plan to arm Western Europe totaling 20 billion dollars with 12 billion in cash from the U.S. and eight billion in European currencies. Charles M. Spofford presented the proposal to the North Atlantic Council in London. Defense chiefs warn of a 30.5 billion dollar military budget plus 45 billion in foreign aid, exceeding pre Korean War requests.
President Truman faces resistance from Virginia Senator Harry Byrd and Senate leaders over approving Martin Hutchinson for the Federal Trade Commission. Byrd and allies quietly oppose confirmation, citing political friction from Hutchinson's anti Byrd stance in 1946. A White House discussion suggested delaying Hutchinson’s confirmation amid Korea War considerations.
ARLIE B. DAVIDSON analyzes Mr. Malik's August opening in the Security Council. The piece critiques the Russian representative’s emphasis on peace while backing aggression against Korea and other nations. It warns against propaganda that masks actions with calming phrases.
President Truman presses for the swift confirmation of Martin Hutchinson, a respected professional and family man, despite opposition over links to the Korean War. He argues Hutchinson’s merits transcend the wartime controversy as Senate leaders seek a suitable post.
President Truman considers reviving five Japanese divisions to deter communism in the Far East. Senate Leader Lucas proposed the idea at the White House, but Japan’s constitution and surrender terms prohibit arms. Russia arms ex-Nazis in East Germany and Koreans trained under Japan fight in Korea, complicating potential rearmament. Truman will study the issue amid world opinion concerns.
Veterans groups advise Congress to wait on extending GI benefits as Korea combat develops. Six bills in House, one by Rep Cantonio who opposed entry. No hearings set. Separately, NY analysts expect used car prices to dip only after draftees sell, tire prices may rise. Labor unions push for higher wages amid Korea fighting as a preemptive shield against future freezes.
New York trade circles report candy bars may rise to ten cents as cocoa climbs over 20 percent sugar up five percent and corn syrup eight percent since the Korean outbreak. Manufacturers warn others will follow price increases across menus and dishes while a chain notes growing popularity of packed lunches.
Massachusetts Republican leader urged the GOP policy committee to set politics aside and pass President Truman’s requested economic controls. He favored stand-by powers now, warning broader wartime controls could come if a third world war occurs, and endorsed the Truman bill. Rep Francis Case of South Dakota backed putting country first.
The National Coal Association asks newspapers to run editorials promoting coal stockpiling for upcoming winter. It cites a Columbus Ohio editorial urging readers to buy coal now to avert possible delays and shortages due to ongoing international tension.
Washington reports a major split between military and civilian agencies on mobilizing civil air transport for war. Issues include pilot morale, pay disparities where civilian pilots earned 300 to 500 percent more, and parallels drawn to merchant seamen receiving double pay for war zone shipping. Airline pilot union reps warn rates would rise under military contracts.
Government aims to staff top jobs with younger career workers while some dollar a year men will be brought in from private industry if emergency agencies are reestablished. Food prices likely rise another month and cafeterias may raise prices. government scouts seek office space for expanding military agencies.
Connecticut Democratic district conventions nominate candidates for unopposed house and senate seats. Idaho primaries choose candidates for six and four year senate terms two house seats governor and other state officers. Nebraska primaries select candidates for governor other state offices and four house seats.
An Air Force C-47 crashed after takeoff in Decatur yesterday, bursting into flames. Three crew members and two passengers were injured but not seriously as the craft burned and its remains fell to the ground.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce advances the Morgan County Exposition as the new official event name. The Civitan Club pushes town activities for the annual foot frolic with organizers including Hembree, Cale Jarvis, and Dr. Neil Kirk involved in theater and social duties.
The Florence Lions and Howard Bulldogs game will feature a dance and barbecue plus many sidelight activities. Organizers include Vic Rubbett Meredith Woodall and a ticket committee with Paul Stroud Frank Manker John Cook Bob Ellis Floyd Harris and others. Out of town ticket scalping aides are Hill Woodard A J Hawthorne Leon Fowinkle Newt Powell Jimmy Rogers. Parade and halftime entertainment plans involve Leonard Moody William Sherman Floyd McRae Herndon Malcolm Smith Hyland Ryan Wayne Young Jan Whisenant Dr D Allen C G Hardwick John Eumway W Montgomery and Red Williams with decorations by Dock Hurst Fred Adams John Smithers Richard Barr Roy Street Otto Nebrig B Frank Chenault.
D E Frederick will lead concessions with William Chenault Garnett Young T E Putnam and C B Kenton on the committee. W J Browning chairs the program group with J H Turner John Sandlin Frank Paul Russell Bolding. J W Roser John Mathers Tom Hamilton Robert Thomas Frank Clements Wallace Blackwell Ed Henson handle traffic and parking. Alvis Briscoe heads the welcome committee with others including O E Burton Floyd Sherrod Marvin Eubanks and D R Clark. George Perry plans the barbecue with cooks E J Chenault Watson Carlisle Tommy Briscoe and E O Lyons. John Powers arranges special entertainment with J R Vaughan Jim Harkins and J J Farley assisting. E Burton coordinates luncheon with Dr R H Parks Alvis Briscoe Floyd Sherrod and Dr Cole Young.
Robt. W. Cousar Jr. writes as assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian in the absence of the pastor. He argues young men must answer the call to serve not only for a nation but for Christ urging obedience to both. He contrasts fear of punishment with love of God and asks why the nation mobilizes for war while neglecting spiritual duty.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce notes Daren Easter and Bob Evans leaving Jaycees to join the National Guard. Evans is the past president, Easter the current secretary. A future plan for August 29 awaits as the club considers an evening event with the Jaycee Janes.
The Jaycees board of directors will hold a meeting at Woodalls site at 7 P M. The BPW plans the state board meeting set for Montevallo August 12 13 led by Catherine Thompson and Mrs Dorothy Woodall directing the Athens Decatur delegation.
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