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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1949
Page
4
Floridians protest mislabeling of Florida beef as Western with upcoming legal ban. Political clashes loom next year as voters face poll tax deadlines to qualify. A Cleveland Indians hopeful on a pole awaits next season while last year’s world champions fall to third in the hot American League pennant race.
The Eagles Friday night game ushers in the season with Alabama North and South stars set to meet in Tuscaloosa next Friday. North Alabama fans expect to see the Red Raiders in a strong schedule this year as eight thousand seats are available and a season attendance record is anticipated.
Florence sprays from the air to combat flies mosquitoes and other pests funded by the Junior Chamber of Commerce at four thousand dollars. The Decatur Jaycees are urged to investigate gather health medical and civic input and gauge public opinion.
A group discusses a proposed 75 cent minimum wage as a threat to incentive and economic growth. The column cites Hoover and Truman, notes shrinking after tax income, warns against redistribution, and argues wages should reflect individual worth rather than laws or politics. It contrasts Republican and Democratic aims ahead of 1950.
Chiang Kai Shek issues a caustic reply to the white paper as State Department notes Truman ordered its publication to inform Americans. Madame Chiang directs nationalist policy from the background while revelations of graft and hidden bank accounts are highlighted, including secret holdings abroad.
At an interstate commerce committee meeting Senator Tobey pressed FCC Commissioner Webster on color television progress. Webster dodged, Tobey quipped about preferring beauty and contours, McFarland pressed the reverse question, and Webster admitted some curiosity.
Administration claims 47 senators pledged to restore the President's public power program after the Senate Appropriations Committee killed it. House approval followed by a close Senate defeat led by Sen Elmer Thomas. Vociferous lobbying, long distance calls, and a cross country effort by William Boyle and Neal Roach backed by Rep Mike Kirwan to force a conference.
West Virginia State Commander Donald R. Wilson launches a rapid pre convention drive for national commander. Backed by several states he pursues a whirlwind effort aimed at mobilizing anti kingmaker support and shaping the leadership race.
Insistent county and precinct pressure led the Iowa state central Republican committee to resign Harrison E. Spangler as National Committee member for opposing a Westerner as national chairman. Also notes Helen Gahagan Douglas may not run against Sheridan Downey amid urging she oppose him. Charles Fahey expected to receive a DC federal circuit seat. John Carroll, Colorado Liberal, advises President Truman on Western conservation issues.
Pope Pius XI gave 4500 dollars to the Pilar Missions in Goa to aid the poor and deserving students and added 1800 dollars for the missionary cause in Portuguese India.
A collection of light humorous bits about traveling by car and safe driving. Jokes involve a dime game with a bus sighting, a taxi meter running backward, back seat drivers, and cautious braking to stay safe on slippery roads. The items reflect early 20th century humor and household roadside anecdotes.
A collection of brief vignettes and quips. A bet on who would catch a fish ends with one man diving for the prize. A Nome tourist jokes about the Eskimo child’s heritage, prompting a witty Native Woman retort.
The passage references jokes about buying low and selling high and notes on self perception from Margery Wilson. It mentions Schultz Schwartz and a closing sale. Cattlemen and farmers are described viewing the coyote as a friend for controlling pests that threaten grasslands and crops.
Washington watchers forecast a possible mid to late September labor clash across steel coal and auto sectors with a winter impact risk. Key figures Murray Lewis and Reuther push wage and pension demands while a fact finding board weighs concessions and long term plans amid tentative industry optimism.
Congressional hearings disclose confidential Air Force plans including a new interceptor fighter and extended range for the B-47. The service aims to adapt aerial refueling to the B-47 and intends to use the B-45 light jet in future developments.
A reader note reviews migraine symptoms and past remedies. It discusses ergotamine tartrate limitations and reports a small study where nicotinic acid injections relieved headaches in most patients, with several cases showing lasting benefit and no tolerance developed.
Civic groups map September events with the VFW choosing Hatfield Lake for a September 5 picnic and a September 15 visit from Ruby Flowers of the Pilot clubs. Shrine and Kiwanis events are noted, plus a recent Shrine dinner for 36 couples and a BPW regional meeting in Louisville.
Last Wednesday and Thursday recall plans for a leave taking by Mrs. Meredith Woodall of the Business and Professional Women's club district governor and Miss Ruby Sandlin the local vice president.
Oscar Napps and his information committee plan the Rotary luncheon program at the Lyons at 12 15 PM The Pilots meet at the Greystone for dinner and to hear Circuit Judge James H Crow Jr A Lions education talk at 12 15 PM lunch at the Lyons is planned Past President Ben L Britnell will speak The Junior Chamber of Commerce fire prevention program follows Ned Frazier arranged the program Then Ki Wan ians lunch program at the Lyons Thursday 8 30 PM DAVs discuss business at the American Legion home with Commander Harold Siaith
Aug 14 1924 Maude Adams reaches New York from London to arrange for a Broadway return. The Junior Order of American Mechanics plans a state rally on Labor Day with Hatchett named as local arrangements chairman.
A report notes the use of a bomber as a tow plane for towing gunnery targets. The arrangement involves military equipment teams and training exercises aimed at improving gunnery accuracy.
Washington reports indicate this year’s infantile paralysis totals may not reach 30 000 as in 1916 yet surpass last year 28 000 figure The trend shows many non paralytic cases in recent years unlike 1916 when most cases involved paralysis Officials note if non paralytic reporting had been as widespread in 1916 the epidemic total could have been far higher
The British Medical Journal urges doctors to prepare for a major infantile paralysis epidemic in England this fall as warning signs grow graver per an editorial.
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