This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1950
Page
12
TVA announced the Kentucky Dam highway bridge will open to traffic on Saturday December 9. The two-part sheltering span totals 1958 feet with a 28 foot roadway, 3 million pounds of steel, and 72 thousand pounds of concrete reinforcement, built at a cost near one million dollars.
Historical records show early Jesuit priests forming 32 native colonies in Paraguay. The operation aimed to regulate indigenous communities and consolidate missions under Jesuit oversight.
On the line by Bob Considine argues the State Department hesitates to aid Chiang Kai-shek while backing Tito in Yugoslavia. The column contrasts U S policy, Chiang’s corruption, Tito’s purges, and the strategic use of anti communist and communist forces across Asia and Europe with implications for Korea and Formosa.
Hollywood actor Robert Barratt, famed for impersonating General Douglas MacArthur, lands his third MacArthur role in An Atom Of Love the sequel to Come To The Stable. Barratt recalls twin features and the long journey to the Philippines for a jeep scene.
Jim Woodall of near Ryan was buried here on Saturday. Rev. Dewey Crow and Rev. W. M. Cahela conducted the funeral services. Howard Riley of Montgomery attended and was a weekend guest of J. F. Tanner. Little Gary Dee Blackwood is very ill this week. Cleve Blackwood and family of Lawrence County spent the weekend. A noted actor met with a General, praising the trip and asking questions about Hollywood and the Met. Barratt signed the General’s guest book and received an autographed picture.
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Dave Draper nee Mary Lois Maples was held December 2 at Mrs Bell Rogers home. Guests included Mrs Alice Stroupe Mrs Amber Glasgow Mrs Mable Kirby and others. Prizes were awarded gifts given refreshments served and a pleasant time reported. Nearby visitors and social calls followed over the weekend.
Report notes Tibet’s only outside communications consist of a handful of safe-owned wireless devices and a single telephone line connecting to Northern networks.
Mrs Ma linda Lewis remains seriously ill. Miss Elna Tanner from Gadsden visited her parents. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Latham of Decatur spent the weekend as guests. Arlin Blackwood hosted guests at his home.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.