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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
4
The Atlantic pact is now in effect and observers ask how soon the United States may be drawn into aiding any member attacked from abroad under its mutual assistance provisions. The issue hinges on when and how the accord would obligate American response.
In Decatur and nearby Valley communities locals note visitors praise rural improvements. The Daily reports visitors are more impressed by progress in rural North Alabama than by urban sights, citing multiple recent encounters.
Editorial notes from the Alabama Local Government Journal recite 1947 figures showing Alabama paid about 280 million dollars into the Federal Treasury while receiving roughly 36 million back. It argues federal tax bills squeeze local governments, harming schools health hospitals welfare and general services in Alabama. It criticizes congressmen for favoring federal over local financing and predicts ongoing burdens unless changed.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports a backstage scramble in Congress of Industrial Organizations as anti-communist leaders led by Phil Murray aim to purge leftist unions at the Cleveland convention. Leftists plan a New York meeting August 30 to form a new national labor group, with United Electrical Workers and others named. Harry Bridges is central, possibly heading the new faction, while CIO leaders prepare purges regardless of the left meeting.
Arkansas and Alabama legislators jokily clash as Rep. Frank Boykin praises Arkansas’ Miss America entrant after Brook Hays introduces the contestant at a luncheon. Boykin declares the contestant so beautiful she must come from heaven, sparking playful banter between the states.
Rep J Parnell Thomas of New Jersey, awaiting trial on kickback charges, was recently discharged from Walter Reed hospital where medical care was largely free aside from meals. He offered autographed admission cards to visitors galleries as a token of appreciation, note noting galleries are closed for renovations until next year.
The Federal Trade Commission faces turmoil as six commissioners deal with looming resignations and uncertain appointments. Acting Chairman Lowell Mason weighs his future, Ewin Davis is hospitalized, Garland Ferguson is uncertain after term expiration, and new appointee John Carson remains in limbo while Ayres, 80, continues five years of service.
Harold Lloyd rose to fame despite a severe injury from a bomb blast while filming a comedy. His example shows the power of persistent will to overcome handicaps and pursue achievable goals. The piece urges readers to set attainable aims and maintain steady effort toward them.
A columnist argues the Square Deal mirrors fascism, comparing Roosevelt and Huey Long to Mussolini and Hitler. He warns that unions and the CIO coerce through power, linking labor unrest to a British socialist bankruptcy state while noting anti-democratic methods in both eras.
On Monday August 25 1924 J D Garren spoke at the Y M C A Bible class introduced by acting president Thomas Hodson. The article lists local civic events including six day workweeks at L N shops and plans for Labor Day gatherings with Master of Ceremonies Judge F M Hamilton and organizers Roy M Lee T Frank Lewis J F Levin T S Sparkman and Walter L Lee. General John L Hines expected to succeed Pershing as chief of staff on September 15. The Southern Ramblers of Birmingham played jazz at Muscle Shoals Elks home. Mr and Mrs Lindsay Smith visit Mt Pleasant Tenn. Families Norton Bradley visit Falkville and Somerville area noted. Frances Dinsmore and Lucy Robinson visit Somerville area.
John L. Lewis's two month coal slowdown has not yet disrupted production. Stockpiles shrink slowly while all demand is met. Small West Virginia mine operators suffer first, many forced to shut down, leaving hundreds of miners unemployed. Harder winter may bring problems for steel plants and retailers urging early orders.
Early American habit kept by presidents included wigs and John Quincy Adams received over fifty while in the White House. Since 1989 the U S has spent more than 72 billion in foreign loans and aid, nearly triple the 1932 national debt. Senate notes political jockeying as Everitt Dirksen and others campaign.
Alabama lawmakers were urged by Bishop Clare Purcell of Birmingham to repeal laws authorizing alcohol sales. Speaking at the Alabama conference session at Huntingdon College, Purcell said government involvement in a business that harms morals is intolerable and harmful to the people.
The speaker asks what provident measures mean and whether they resemble social security where employer and worker share costs. They question if fascism or national socialism were the enemy and if opposing them was madness.
An official estimate places the total length of rural roads in the United States at about 3,000,000 miles. The figure underscores the vast network linking towns, farms, and remote communities across the nation.
New York dispatch speculates why Tito survives Soviet reach as Western leaders weigh options. It cites possible motives including a large steel plant deal, Tito's anti liberal stance, propaganda gains, and West’s fear of destabilizing Yugoslavia amid rising concerns in Britain and France.
Rev David Jarrett notes Corinth Sunday singing as the world’s best with performances by Huntsville Happy Five The Stamps Baxter Quartet Tennessee and other groups. An annual concert is planned for Sunday August 28 with a public dinner and invitation to attend. Outdoor showings at Willingham’s store every Thursday night at 7.00. Local visits and travels of residents are listed.
In the Maritime Districts of the Soviet Far East, special farms raise spotted deer to harvest young horns valued for medicinal qualities. The farms aim to collect the horns while allowing the spotted deer to multiply, making the occupation profitable.
Immigration Minister Arthur A. Calwell urges Australians to stop calling European immigrants displaced persons or DP. He asks to refer to them as new Australians newcomers or new settlers as Australia continues to receive immigrants.
Reverend Guy Petty and Reverend Addie Wallace conducted a revival at the school house this week. Kathryn Edward, a teacher, opened school on Monday. Numerous locals and visitors, including Hazel George, Larry Dillehay, and families from Birmingham and Chattanooga, were mentioned with weekend and Sunday gatherings.
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