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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1948
Page
4
The column surveys a hot summer, Klan endorsements for Talmadge in Alabama races, and national politics with Truman, Spaatz, and press commentary. It notes meat price debates, a Detroit raffle winner returning a car, and shifts in education and industry views, ending with New York City population growth since 1940.
The Daily states Arnold Riley drove a blazing oil truck out of town to keep a fire from spreading in Moulton on Friday. Herman Phillips is credited with suggesting the move. Their actions prevented a tragedy and merit Carnegie recognition for both men, including potential cash reward.
Straw polls show Thurmond and Wright leading in multiple papers with 74 to 80 percent support in Alabama Georgia and South Carolina surveys. Truman and Barkley trail with double digit shares while Dewey Warren and Wallace-Taylor lag behind. If these figures hold voters in the Dixie states favor the Thurmond Wright ticket in November.
editor Sy Beth Pearson lauds Charley Skouras head of National Theatres for supporting youth anti delinquency efforts and for his rise from Greek immigrant worker to cinema magnate. He recalls Skouras guiding theatre leaders during Friendship Train publicity, prioritizing country over film.
Today Skouras heads the National Committee for Youth Month backed by the Theatre Owners of America with 10 000 movie houses to boost youth activity in September. He urges focusing on achievements over delinquency highlighting farm kids prize winners as proof of self reliance and pride. He notes urban youths face tougher odds and calls for incentives and healthy outlets to prevent delinquency, blaming parents and communities as primary factors.
The plan promotes more playgrounds pools gymnasiums and off the street boys clubs. In New York there is no safe overnight shelter for a boy picked up by police except a municipal lodging house or jail. Charney Skouras seeks a playground for every three or four blocks as slums grow. Criminals in penitentiaries average under 25, largely due to city squalor. During Youth Month efforts continue.
Theatre owners of America announce a program showing shorts on youth and juvenile delinquency plus films and literature on community youth groups. Skouras says Doing something for our youth is a lot more than a one month job and September’s Youth Month should carry through the year to give youth a stake in democracy.
Defense Secretary Forrestal-backed Navy issued premature notices about reactivating naval air stations including Miami. Senator Holland criticized preapproval and questioned timing. Assistant Secretary John Brown halted further distribution and warned recipients that letters were confidential.
Danville Baptist church Junior Sunday school class enjoyed a Friday picnic at 2 30 o clock. Mrs James Tomlinson led the group to D Wasson s Danville pasture where many games were played by Linda Sims Louis Lanier Francis Lind-
The Nation Today reports that only 49 civilian UN guards are sent to Palestine, highlighting a weak force as the MSC debates world police authority. US, Britain, France, China seek contributions proportional to ability while Russia vetoes and delays.
A study by Dr Trevor Howell of 326 men aged 65 to 91 over a year shows elderly temperatures often fall below 95 F when measured with a standard five minute reading. Mouth and armpit readings vary, with five minute measurements yielding higher values, and elderly ranges broader than those of younger adults.
Thomas W. Dunlap of Titus died while swimming in Lake Jordan near Wetumpka Alabama. Funeral director W A Evans reported the 20 year old may have suffered a heart attack after his party said he swam too far and became exhausted.
Morgan County Board of Education invites sealed proposals for a steam heating system and new boiler room at Priceville School Decatur Alabama. Plans may be inspected at the board or Albert R Frahn & Associates with a $15 deposit. Bids over 10000 require licensed contractors. Cashier’s or bidder bonds at 5 percent with various insurance. Bids open August 25 1948 at Morgan County Court House.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa stands 179 feet tall and leans 16 1/2 feet from the vertical. Engineers note the tilt is substantial but stable, with ongoing surveys to monitor movement and ensure safety.
Pegler argues inflation stems from wage and debt structures, blaming Truman and Roosevelt for policies that boosted living costs. He contends unions and overtime pay swell prices, while housing and lumber costs rise as workers pursue inflated wages, harming the general public.
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