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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1949
Page
4
Around this time next year Decatur plans a dedication of a new high school touted as one of the Souths finest. The project aims to showcase advanced facilities and serve the growing student population.
Several lights on the Keller bridge, out for a long period, failed to enhance the approach to Decatur from the north. The restoration of illumination is noted as improving safety and aesthetics for motorists and pedestrians entering Decatur.
Local activity increases around Delano park as recreational facilities are heavily used while a modern high school is under construction nearby and a new stadium costing $165,000 appears in the distance, underscoring education and leisure growth in the area.
Limestone residents have passed the necessary legislation and Lawrence voters will decide on Tuesday on whether to establish modern hospital facilities. The Daily notes the need for nearby hospitals as essential for progress and warns a county without modern care lags behind.
Rev Edwin Wyle returns to Decatur with a witty card of driving songs. The rules assign songs to speeds from 45 to 85 miles per hour, urging motorists to sing classic hymns and hymns like Highways are happy ways and Nearer my God to Thee as speed increases.
A writer urges removing the Alabama Highway Department from politics to end road projects driven by political favorites. They criticize decades of politicized decisions on U. S. Highway 31 and compare the department to a monument to inefficiency, noting accidents and delays as evidence.
The column notes quick public replies to traffic handling in Decatur and lists main complaints. Citizens urge quieter trucks and motorbikes, enforcement of traffic laws, reduced speeding, and courteous treatment of out of town drivers, warning police to uphold public protection with common sense.
Washington notes warn Ernest Bevin plans a dramatic move at the upcoming conference. Britain would pull India financially from the dollar system, shifting the burden to the United States and pressing a new Truman doctrine in Southeast Asia. Reports say Britain's dollar reserves are drained by India obligations and war debts.
A dinner companion jokingly asks Vice President Alben Barkley about a deep freezer. Barkley replies he has not, but he has got a Vaughn. William Vaughan serves as a secretary in Barkley's office.
The Senate Armed Services Committee, by unanimous vote, adopted a resolution praising Senator Raymond A. Baldwin of Connecticut and implicitly rebuking Senator Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin. The panel, including Lester Hunt and Estes Kefauver, plans to travel to Germany to question Nazi convicts and other witnesses.
Despite covert opposition from Housing Administrator Ray Foley, a bill proposes a giant low-cost housing program aimed at middle income earners. The measure seeks rapid construction and federal backing amid political maneuvering.
Arlie 8 Davidson argues that despite setbacks humanity advances toward lasting peace. He cites progress in marriage regulation, courtship education, humane treatment of the criminal and disabled, and increasing unity among religious bodies, emphasizing the value of personality among better peoples.
Washington reports the public debt has jumped about 2.5 billion since July 1, reaching 255.2 billion, the highest since February 1948, as the Treasury widens short term borrowings to bolster cash. A Redskins telecast plan for fall home games looms, while Baseball bosses face TV coverage questions and Madison Square Garden events go on air.
New York owners of pro sports teams seek to limit or end television coverage to protect home attendance. Within a year cameras may be barred or sent only to viewers outside the home city. Video has been barred at four big outdoor fights promoted by the International Boxing Club this fall. Only
Senator Sparkman authorizes a housing measure backed by Senator Burnet Maybank and other leaders. After passing the banking committee despite Foley, the bill faces sharp liberal opposition in the Senate with critics warning of its long term low interest cooperative housing loans. Supporters cite a Republican origin for the provision from Ives Flanders Tobey.
New Zealand’s 14 year socialist regime faces a test at polls in November. Balance of power depends on four Maori members and 10 fragile labor seats, shaping control of the house of representatives.
Washington new government pamphlets accompanying form 1040 will guide the little taxpayer on how to file returns next year and how to appeal a local collector's decision. The back of form 1040 A will carry similar appeals guidance. The Mills bill before the house Ways and Means would create a tax settlement board as an intermediate appeal agency between the Internal Revenue Bureau and the U S tax court requiring both sides to agree for a binding settlement.
A Czech government report confirms the previously laughed at girl tractor driver is a success. Twenty girls from a housekeeping school completed a day course and machine damage fell sharply, prompting more acceptances.
On Thursday August 28 1924 three Atlantic ships faced hurricane damage and distress calls. Arabic asked for eight ambulances for injured. Lady Kinedrasley at risk of sinking with 15 aboard. Moorish Princess forced back to Jacksonville with eight injured. Messages originated from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Repairs promised to Echols Hill road by state highway department after Montgomery delegation request. Ford cars priced from 265 to 685 dollars with options.
Representative H R Gross of Iowa mocks a Fort Belvoir order requiring officers to carry British swagger sticks. The Army veteran compared a swagger stick to feathers on a bullfrog and urged Secretary Johnson to freeze the plan as boondoggling.
Aviation experts say a reasonable guess at the United States atom bomb capacity could be formed by combining data disclosed during the House investigation of the B 36 program. The discussion centers on assembling publicly revealed details to gauge overall yield and weapons stock implications.
Navy plans to resist a looming budget cut face a setback as an anonymous Air Force smear tied to a navy official surfaces. The timing hurts Navy supporters pressing for additional funds while the administration weighs the next year's appropriations starting July 1.
Gus Bassett departed today for a ten day business trip covering New Orleans and various points in Texas. In social news, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. MacQuary hosted a fish party last night with guests including Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Priest, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Mayes, Mrs. Mc Carty, John Rickles, and Walter Richardson of Nashville.
Donald R. Wilson, a dark horse candidate of West Virginia Legionnaires, garners backing from unexpected quarters. He secures influence in formerly pivotal King-Maker states as Agriculture Department experts forecast plentiful turkeys at a lower price. Richard Nixon fights for a Senate-seat and a placeholder lie on a crate in the capitol signals ongoing political intrigue. Native L. Ramsay of West Virginia touts a 100 percent New Deal and Fair Deal voting record.
London reports that Britain’s customs service will deploy radar to counter continental smugglers who race in fast launches to offload luxury goods diamonds and narcotics at secluded spots along the coast.
A government forecast says air freight will reach one billion ton miles annually in fifteen years. Airport operators estimate terminal needs will rise sevenfold by 1964 from current levels around 125 million ton miles a year.
A session in Singapore pushed hard on industrial development during late October. The report notes strong emphasis on growth, policy support, and coordination with regional partners to accelerate projects and investment.
A railway note states that as much as ten tons of ice are required to cool a single railroad refrigerator car. The figure underscores the era’s reliance on ice for nationwide cold storage shipments.
Vic Bubbett reports on Decatur civic groups the Civitans and Rotarians week activities include sports meetings and guest speakers. Civitan Wednesday noon at Lyons features Fred Sington Alabama football great in a repeat appearance. Rotary opens their annual tennis tournament Monday with translations noted but non profit motto cited as service above self.
Kiwanians plan for Navy band appearances October 18 with Lt Commander Charles Brendler directing. Barrett Shelton heads the committee handling details for the 60-man unit arrival. Frank Troup tickets. Quince Eddins stadium arrangements. Walter Jackson attendance. Carl Schwa chow school participation. Webster McLeod finances. Committee meets Monday 4 p.m. in Eddins’ office to finalize plans.
Delegates for the district Kiwanis International gathering in Birmingham September 18 20 were named James R Williams president Charles H Winston and Redus Collier They will back Marvin Rankin for lieutenant governor of the North Alabama division The B P W s also discussed conventions as Mrs Dorothy Wood all and Miss Ruby Sandlin attended a Southeast regional conference in Louisville August 18 21 They reported on an Alabama reception at Louisville Brown Hotel and Elizabeth May Birmingham was elected regional chairman for a two year term
Dr. Perry James, president of Athens College, is scheduled to speak on Athens College and The Tennessee Valley at the Rotarian page Monday. The event is sponsored by Bob Dutts finance and budget committee, whose members are Lee Damsky and Mike Crain.
The Eveling Post and The Christian Century accused Rotary International of dropping the motto he profits most who serves best. News Broadcast says no action was taken on dropping it, only a directive to cease using the motto once current secretary supplies run out. The reason for the move rests on unused or dwindling supplies and lingering questions about the motto’s appropriateness.
Kiwanis President Jimmy Williams will attend the Lions luncheon Tuesday at noon as guest speaker. His appearance is arranged through Bill A and the attendance committee.
Two groups announce new members this week. The Lions add Lawrence Cooper and Joe Phillips, while the BPW welcomes Frances Norton Madelyn Dess B C Morris A J Houser and Marjorie Tucker.
Prof James V Irby of Spring Hill College Mobile visits Lions Sept 6 for a dinner meeting. A speech teacher at Spring Hill and Mobile University of Alabama center, he will analyze communism its origin growth and offer steps for citizens to halt it locally.
The labor union paper Trud reports in the Urals at Miass quarry officials were punished. The quarry chief received three years deprivation of liberty, a shift foreman two years, and a safety engineer a 1500 ruble fine. Trud cites worker hardship due to these acts.
Uncle Sam produced more than 11 million bales of cotton, 308 million pounds of wool, and 975 million pounds of rayon in 1947.
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