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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1949
Page
4
A local appeal urges giving worn bedsheets to charity for costume making. The piece also notes the Supreme Court ruling that Governor Folsom waited to amend the rent control bill, making it law without his signature, and ponders if advice influenced the governor. The Richmond News Ledger extols buttermilk, while recalling Governor Miller’s illness.
Congress members raise possible new restrictions on post exchanges in the armed forces. Past state tax actions, led by Matt Murphy, found gasoline sold at a post exchange was taxable like a service station. Tax collectors may have missed other post exchange sales due for taxes.
A critical column questions civilizing reformers and proposes federal laws after a violent New York incident. It blasts urban danger and calls for accountability, suggesting guardianship for citizens and police and a federal standard to curb street shootings. The piece reflects skepticism toward urban safety and reform efforts.
A note on an Auburn gathering August 10 11 discusses coordinating Alabama’s 82 Chambers of Commerce with the farm extension service and related agencies to strengthen markets and production. It cites Tuscaloosa and Decatur as examples, arguing joint efforts could transform the state’s economic story within ten years.
Drew Pearson notes the 81st Congress swarms with lobbyists while a proposed probe remains stalled in the judiciary committee. Senator Pat McCarran of Nevada resists reopening the inquiry, aided by Senator Alexander Wiley’s partial opposition and Carl Hayden’s efforts to bridge the split. More than 350 new lobbyists have registered since Democrats took power, with many—about 1,600 total—still unregistered or withholding influence.
The house labor committee faced a fiery clash over the education aid bill. Chairman John Lesinski led opposition while Boston Democrat John Kennedy sought to delay action. The vote lines showed a split among Democrats and Republicans as the session proceeded.
The piece quotes Elbert Hubbard on fearing mistakes as a grave error. It argues life includes inevitable errors, caused by poor preparation and human factors. It urges readiness, broader training, and staying focused on the current task to do your best rather than fear missteps.
Lesinski tries to stall by not calling meeting to order and demands all 25 members. McConnell supports postponing the education bill while Jacobs Sims Perkins push to proceed, then Lesinski ends session at 11 47 amid calls for a new meeting.
The column notes an error about Herbert Lehman and clarifies the first Jewish senators. Judah P. Benjamin of Louisiana was elected in 1848 and served until 1861, then became Secretary of State. David Levy Yulee of Florida followed in 1853, both born in the Virgin Islands. Other Jewish senators include Joseph Simon, Simon Guggenheim, and Isidor Raynor.
The prosecution rejected a defense offer to shorten the murder hearing for Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. The schools plan on a 6 3 3 structure with six years of elementary, three in junior high, and three in senior high. Also notes upcoming film acts Barbara Lamarr Lew Cody.
The Associated Press reports mixed views from Washington and New York analysts. Some expect steady or slight improvement through September before a gradual nine‑month decline toward firmer ground, while many in New York foresee only a moderate, short‑lived adjustment with a general downturn later in the year as inflation distortions linger and employment shifts continue.
Percy Marmont will star in The Shooting of Dan McGrew with Miss Lamar as Lou and Cody as Dangerous Dan McGrew. Mrs A T Hanson hosts house guests Miss Willie Thomas and Mrs Ercel Friel of Auburn. Visitors in from Opelika, Florida, Atlantic City, New York, and Birmingham include Mr and Mrs Weaver, Mrs Lahleen Kinney, and Mr and Mrs Gordon Wilder. Mariel Ann Hanson hosted the Nifty Nine this morning.
Liquor price trends show modest reductions over the coming months as high distiller costs and taxes limit steep cuts on top brands. Whisky makers enter an era of active competition as mature stocks normalize, with further adjustments possible to best selling blends by year end.
Communist led unions in France may trigger a new strike wave in September after the vacation season. Coal and metal trades likely to be hit hardest with disruptions on railroads and at the docks.
Washington reports the administration now expects no large new enrollments this year. Indications suggest the House may pass a bill extending old age and survivors insurance to about 10 000 000 to 12 000 000 people, while the Senate is likely to delay action until 1950.
Mexican cotton experts say an indicated record Mexican cotton crop, along with depreciation, government subsidies and barter agreements, may be expected to revive Mexico's export trade in cotton textiles as well as raw cotton.
Lines of autos snarled through a rush hour jam at the loop edge as drivers honked. A traffic cop struggled to restore order, blowing his whistle and signaling for calm. He urged drivers to synchronize, joking “All together now in the key of C.”
Canberra reports the government will invite tenders from contractors in non dollar countries to drill ten miles of rock tunnels in the Southern Alps. The project would divert the Snowy River and its tributaries into Murray Snowy to yield 1,750,000 kilowatts of power.
Vic Bubbetts notes a Civinettes picnic at Greenwood Park Monday at 6 30 P M with Civinettes and families to be fed. Rotary plans a tennis tournament and Lions host horseshoe events. Committee work by Mrs Dock Hurst Mrs Leonard Moody and Mrs J J Hardwick at Lyons club noon meeting. Civitans meet Wednesday at Lyons lunch 7 30 P M Lions board meeting. Kiwanis entry John D Wyker brings entertainment from Athens Thursday.
The Rotary tennis tournament at Delano Park runs from August 29 to August 31, with Sept 1 and 2 as contingency. Three men and two women divisions offer singles doubles and mixed doubles. Prizes awarded. rotating Rotary trophy goes to men’s singles champion. Key organizers are Judge James H. Crow Jr. Dr. W. D. Jackson Billy Duncan and Dr. Bert Ellis.
The Decatur Lions express gratitude for last week’s successful horse show. They credit all who helped from financiers to soft drink sellers, spectators to exhibitors, and note cooperation made the event possible.
The Civitans Bill Frazier and Bill Chenault met with head Sewanee coach Bill White on Thursday. White estimated 400 to 500 Purple Tigers could be expected for the game and noted spectators will likely charter buses for the trip.
The Decatur Jaycees welcomed five new members and two transfers at a Monday night session. Each badge recipient voiced suggestions including youth programs, a teen center, and improved traffic stop signs. Capt Robert Short and Dr Cole J Young joined in urging youth initiatives, while Florence transfer Paul McRae proposed a musical monument.
Bulletin notes a Rotary luncheon directed by Phil Nungesser's civic service committee with the film By Jupiter shown. Also Legion meeting with Waverly Loosier presiding in LeRoy McEntire's absence at Ft Benning. Tuesday features Bob Haskins of Huntsville, new Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scout executive, speaking.
AP Special reports from Washington that Alabama with about 800000 school age residents must balance agriculture and industry to keep youth. Rep Carl Elliott urges promoting suitable sites for manufacturers to offer attractive jobs and salaries at home. He notes South’s rich undeveloped resources including coal iron ore clay sand gravel chalk timber and waterways with future potential for power navigation and flood control. Local capital and freight rates hamper development but are improving. dairy and truck crops also hold promise.
He warned that the South loses its most vital resource as hundreds of thousands of veterans and graduates fail to return or find work locally. Nearly 300,000 veterans did not return to the region after World War II, and about 150,000 graduates left seeking jobs elsewhere, causing untold economic damage.
The Soviet Union will participate in three international expositions this year. They are planned for Plovdiv in Bulgaria, Prague, and Budapest.
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