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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1949
Page
4
An elderly man recalls walking the streets for days without pay until he prayed for a chance. After pledging God a share of his earnings, he quickly found work, paid his bills, and kept faith. The tale underscores turning to prayer when tasks exceed one’s own means.
Alabama congressman Carl Elliott urges a shift to balance farming and manufacturing to keep young Alabamians from leaving the state. He notes wage gaps, farm subsidies, and the need for opportunities as veterans return and high school graduates seek work elsewhere. He criticizes Governor Folsom and tax officials amid regional economic tensions.
A theatrical company of American negroes will tour Denmark Sweden and Norway presenting Ibsen’s The Wild Duck to show uplift amid Robeson controversy. Howard University students and instructors travel with funds from philanthropist Blevins Davis arranged via the Norwegian embassy. Also Senate Restaurant note and Senate Floor whispers on Attorney General appointments.
Sam Boykin heads a hush hush probe into John Maragon linked to a 1948 surplus US Army vehicle purchase. Maragon allegedly represented Briton George Dawson in a $1 250 000 deal that sold 7000 trucks trailers and jeeps to a Belgian scrap dealer. Maragon met Gen Clyde Hussong in Paris and accused him of sharing unwarranted information. A special State Department investigator was dispatched.
A reader suggests using Bible passages as a universal source of help for every human problem. Read 1 Corinthians 13 for bitterness, Hebrews 11 for faltering faith, Psalm 139 for loneliness, and other verses for trouble, fear, courage, happiness, and sin. clergy note concludes with a devotional prompt.
An Atlantic dispute over surplus vehicles ends without the 7,000 unit goal but yields about 700 Army motorcycles after a heated price row involving Dawson and Mar agon. The outcome shifts to smaller consignments amid negotiations.
The backstage tale shows Taft Dewey feuding factions at the Republican National Committee. Clarence Brown of Ohio steered Abel Shotwell of Nebraska to switch support for Gabrielson, clinching a 102 vote majority for the New Jersey candidate. Brown rejects a compromise, insisting he supports Gabe and will not back Dewey.
In a secret session Perry Howard of Mississippi threatened to resign over a possible Halleck compromise. He opposed Charlie Halleck and would leave if chosen. Taft allies mocked rumors of Halleck as anti Negro. A Taft supporter joked Halleck would bring five Cadillacs to national HQ. Halleck refused candidacy unless Gabrielson stepped aside.
Supporters warn against premature publicity while eyeing Mike Monroney as a likely successor to Elmer Thomas. Thomas faces re election next year after opposing REA transmission lines, hurting public power in the Southwest. Oklahoma observers say Cotton Elmer is finished, as Monroney, a 47 year old House member, has championed REA and backed housing banking and tax issues.
As Pegler sees it Johnny Maragon the Greek bootblack known to Washington, Bucky Harris, and Harry Truman is described as affable and well connected. The piece recalls his early life, work repossessing cars, and a 1940s White House tie, noting his role in a Roosevelt funeral special and his return from Europe with an official mission.
A fragment recounts Senator Monroney’s authorship of major legislation and a notable act of service. It hints at reorganizing and shaping policy, highlighting his long congressional career and impact on government.
A spoof column humorously warns readers to stay mum after trips abroad and mocks showy vacation boasts. It features caricatures Pat and Mike arguing about Paris sights and a fateful exchange with a Las Vegas gambler, highlighting vanity and social embarrassment. The piece riffs on returning travelers and the social penalties of bragging.
The Albany City Council rejected a $40,000 claim by a Nashville paving firm for work done here citing nonconforming streets and refunds to property owners up to 33 percent. Council noted void contract portions by Alabama Supreme Court and warned of further claims if the firm does not concede. Police Chief J D Bell seeks re election and Carl D Patterson announces mayoral bid. A Massachusetts Klan meeting of 1300 was searched by troopers for weapons. A historic ad line recalls the ice man. Miss Bessie Lamon returns from Birmingham with Miss Mabel Ponder and Mr and Mrs Atlee Hoff are noted.
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