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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
4
The Daily Herald publishes a three column cut on page one showing Klan literature as evidence of an organized drive in Columbia. The paper recalls Columbia supplied the organizer for the Klan in Decatur in the twenties and withholds thanks, while offering condolences and urging Columbia to keep its organizational talent at home.
The economy bloc faces threats as political horse trading shifts power toward Administration forces. Governor Folsom increases lobbying optimism while lawmakers weigh taxes and expenditures. The paper backs the bloc to hold the line and protect Alabamians from new taxes and higher appropriations.
The piece recalls Herbert Hoover’s ejection of blame during economic hardship and praises his conviction. On his 75th birth anniversary he is widely admired across parties for Americanism patriotism and sound economic sense. It notes Hoover’s belief that supply and demand laws are unchangeable in the long run.
The United Press reported James Montgomery a now white haired man freed after 25 years and seven months in a rape conviction later found unfounded. A 1924 trial in federal court used a victim long dead and a nonconfirming medical report. Montgomery testified of police and Ku Klux Klan threats to block his innocence effort in Waukegan Illinois.
The Daily notes a significant trend toward larger rural churches in Alabama. Reports from ministers like Rufus Underwood of Grant Street Church of Christ indicate widespread revival activity across county areas. Many congregations are planning or concluding revivals, erecting or expanding buildings, and permanent rural church organizations are gaining publicity.
Washington officials grimly noted Elpidio Quirino's Washington stop as three Filipino collaborators linked to his party stirred unease. Jose Yulo Federico Mangahas and Vicente Pacis, allied with Japan, were cited as key advisers while Quirino seeks re election amid a disputed loan push and wary U S officials.
Washington State's senators Magnuson and Cain clash over Tacoma postmaster pick. Magnuson backs John MacMonagle, a disabled veteran acting post master, while Cain pushes for a local ally from his town. Cain argues the right of senatorial recommendation, but Magnuson cites two strikes against him and notes GOP power shift.
The Public Affairs Institute challenges the Census Bureau's latest unemployment report of 4,100,000 as inaccurate. Dr. offers skeptical critique of methodology and data interpretation.
A reflective piece questions the value of a long life without virtue. It contrasts Methuselah and Jesus, urging readers to assess how they treat others as ends in themselves, act justly, and aid those seeking to live honestly. It ends by urging care so successors avoid poor rewards at life’s end.
Pegler levels harsh charges against Drew Pearson accusing him of defaming Charles E. Wilson, former GE president, over a fabricated Forrestal listening device tale. Wilson demands a retraction as Pearson clings to supposed secret information and a made up incident.
A Morgan jail holding 25 Yas bas Tuesday reveals William Carr, rought by Morgan posse, captured near Hartselle. He denies being John Milton. Birmingham officers and Sheriff Morrison plan identity checks. Also: two Mississippi nurses arrested in Indiana for wearing knickers in public under a new county ordinance. a massive fire at Old Hickory arsenal destroys powder and buildings. Mass meetings in Albany to nominate mayor and council leaders.
Dewey Anderson argues unemployment data are misleading claiming 800,000 fewer young people sought work in May to June than last year. He challenges Commerce Secretary Sawyer that more joblessness stems from youth entering the labor market.
Senator Charles Tobey wept during a labor committee session on federal aid to fight multiple sclerosis. Witness Lou Gehrig’s widow, Mrs. Lou Gehrig, attended. Secretaries Acheson and Johnson assured no rift over military meddling in foreign policy. Rhode Island Democrats seek Corcoran to reenter politics, though he has shown no interest.
New York dispatch notes growing peacetime uses of radioactivity in medicine industry and farming. Tutin predicts extensive U-235 and plutonium use in labs and products by end of 1949, with research aiding malaria, digestion, and manufacturing quality control.
New Delhi reports up to mid July about 20 000 Indians evacuated from Burma. Eight thousand are destitute and the government has appropriated 120 000 dollars for repatriation. Before the trouble there were about 700 000 Indians in Burma with roughly 200 000 in Karen held areas.
Ethel Barrymore turns 70 Monday as the Motion Picture Academy arranges a global radio celebration featuring Bing Crosby, with messages from President Truman and figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Bernard Baruch. John Singer Sargent portrait hangs at her Palos Verdes home where she lives with her son Samuel Colt. she is a lifelong theater figure who enjoys lunch with friends and sports talk, while differing politically from her brother Lionel.
Mrs Raymond Persall hosts overnight guests including Charley Rush and Mary with Patsy and Madge. Several visitors attended a ball game at Jones Chapel. Jimmy Persall recuperates in Cullman hospital after an appendectomy.
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