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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1948
Page
4
Decatur residents weigh waterfront as a valued asset and future Bee Line highway between Decatur and Cullman is urged as top priority. Birmingham official Bull Connor and local crime notes highlight governance and public safety, with elections and voter participation emphasized for Alabama municipalities. A farmer’s outlook on crop bumper years is also discussed.
Senator McKellar says he will back President Truman but cannot offer much help to Tennessee voters. The recent Crump defeat weakens the Senator's support and age and health may prevent another bid, making reelection unlikely.
A railroad man based outside the community lauds Decatur calling it the best advertised city in the South and predicts rapid growth. He says Decatur's progress supports its promotional claims and speculates the city will reach 50,000 residents soon, or he will be badly fooled.
The owner of a major league club explained in a national article that gate receipts do not cover costs. He said hot dog and concession sales, including popcorn peanuts and soft drinks, fill the gap left by salaries stadium investment travel and other overheads.
The city of Decatur faces a mayoral race and five council seats with 22 candidates. About 4000 to 5000 residents may vote, and the paper urges a strong turnout, praising civic pride and representative government.
Only 56 veterans survive to attend the last reunion in October at Montgomery known as The Cradle of the Confederacy. The group notes Montgomery as where Fort Sumter was fired upon and Davis took the oath, with survivors averaging over a century in age.
The Alabama State Chamber of Commerce and the Alabama State Planning Board push continued economic teamwork across towns. They cite Alabama’s 25 year climb in individual income gains as proof that agrarian roots feed industrial growth, with Decatur highlighted as a model of resilience and progress.
In the Washington Merry-Go-Round column the plan outlines Allied airlift to Berlin, with the United States delivering 3300 tons daily and Britain 1200 tons. By October 1 a continuous daily delivery of at least 4500 tons is expected, weather permitting.
The senate secretary files reveal Edward Robertson and wife Mabel Robertson and chauffeur John Bronomo on the payroll as clerks. Mrs Robertson increased from 2400 to 3600 dollars annually by September 15, 1943. Bronomo, Robertson’s chauffeur, earns 1800 a year and drives a Cadillac.
The piece portrays President Truman railing against utility rate hikes yet failing to act on a Washington Streetcar rate increase from 10 to 15 cents. It notes the Public Utility Commission previously allowed high profits, stalled reductions, and faces pressure from civic groups while the President delays action.
Congress named W Averell Harriman United States Special Representative as ambassador at large in Europe under the European Recovery Program. The initials U S S R echo the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, a wry coincidence in the law’s wording.
Government estimates project total farmer income for the year near 30.5 billion dollars, about the same as last year’s record. After earlier fears of a slump, preliminary statistics show only a slight or no decline, signaling stable farmer purchasing power and a favorable national economy impact.
Washington brief notes a Baltimore area crash that killed three and injured twelve amid a broader warning about rising highway use since World War II. The piece contrasts swelling vehicle numbers and miles driven with inflation and funding limits for road construction.
The article details John Foster Dulles briefing Dewey on a State Department meeting that backed returning Italy its prewar African colonies. Dewey announced the move early, angering President Truman who favored delaying until after the election. Dulles pushed the policy in secret, influencing the timing and triggering the White House fury.
An assistant to Defense Secretary James Forrestal sought to reserve a parking space opposite the Pentagon entrance. The MP on duty replied that the space is reserved for the Secretary of the Army, noting the chances of obtaining it are as unlikely as taking a banana from Gargan.
Medical column explains gout stems from purine metabolism not diet alone. It notes symptoms in toe joints, chronic attacks, uric acid levels, X ray value in later stages, and treatment with colchicine fluids rest and purine avoidance. It also references alcohol and liver extracts as possible triggers and advises aspirin and baking soda use.
The piece notes the high cost of highway land and the need for divided expressways. It discusses condemning homes in low-cost areas, clearing sites, and the tension between highway expansion and a housing shortage, raising concerns about leaving families homeless.
Leavenworth, August 24. Charles Vanway a grocer faced two men who demanded money. He retreated into his store and drew an automatic pistol instead of cash causing the robbers to flee. He said he would try to get bullets for the gun.
The readable lines discuss frequent wet conditions or traffic growth and a remark about fish tongues being immovable in the floor of the mouths.
New York column argues Roosevelt's National Recovery Administration collapsed under Supreme Court, leaving unions to exert coercive power. criticizes Taft-Hartley, praising limited labor rights while alleging union bosses use fines and political rallies to compel support. Warns of private Standing Army for picketing and mass demonstrations linked to communists.
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