Stitzer To Lead Tennessee Valley Scout Council Next Year
R B Stitzer of Sheffield will head the Tennessee Valley Council of Boy Scouts for 1951. He was elected president at the Huntsville meeting. Officers include vice presidents Dr E J Chenault and Virgil B Fowler, council commissioner Ainslie Wyle, and treasurer J A Frey. Members at large to the executive board are Sam Israel George Mahoney and M P Tinsley. Silver Beaver awards went to Dr Paul Dawson and J W W Thompson.
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R. B. Stitzer
Sheffield
Tennessee Valley Council of Boy Scouts
Stitzer
Huntsville
E. J. Chenault
Decatur
Virgil B. Fowler
Cullman
Ainslie Wyle
J. A. Frey
Sam Israel
George Mahoney
M. P. Tinsley
Red Bay
Paul Dawson
Scottsboro
J. W. W. Thompson
Tuscumia
Ned Frazier
Emmett McClary
Nationalists Seek U S Arms to Boost Formosa Forces
A military source says Formosan army regulars hold rifles machineguns artillery tanks and armored cars with firepower equal to World War II U S arms. Additional anti tank weapons could raise nationalist firepower above standard. China’s air force lacks planes parts and personnel. many trained WWII pilots could join if planes and parts arrive. Nationalists aim to defend democracy and back UN actions against communist aggression. Guerrilla support on the mainland exists but is under equipped.
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Ministry of National Defense
Formosa
U. S
United States
Chiang
United Nations
UN Security Council
Asia
China
Markets flash Decatur cotton and grain prices
Market notes from Decatur show cotton middling at 42.00 cents and strict low 40.50, cottonseed 100 dollars per ton, broilers 23 cents delivered, hens 20 to 24 cents delivered, hatching eggs 80 cents a dozen. Grain prices include No 2 wheat 2.28, No 2 Ear Yellow Corn 1.47, No 2 Ear White Corn 1.42, No 3 Ear White Corn 1.37, No 2 Oats 0.82, No 2 Mile 1.95 with corn and other grains given moisture bases 15 percent and 1342 percent respectively.
Rail stocks lead week as rail group hits highs since 1931
Wall Street reports a rail oriented week with the Associated Press average for 15 issues reaching its peak since 1931. Rail and rail equipment shares dominated trading, with Baltimore & Ohio, New York Central and Pennsylvania among top gainers. KaisER-Frazier rose on news of a $25 million Reconstruction Finance Corp loan while Pancoastal Oil and Standard Power & Light also posted gains.
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New York
Associated Press
Carrier
Santa Fe
Baltimore & Ohio
Baldwin-Lima
N. Y. Central
Pennsylvania
Canadian Pacific
St. Paul
American Locomotive
Erie
Frisco
Lehigh Valley
Central
A. A
Lackawanna Baldwin-Lima
Gulf Mobile & Ohio
Chicago & Northwestern
Kaiser-Frazer
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Pancoastal Oil
Standard Power & Light
Barium Steel
New York Cotton Quiet Amid Uncertainty and Mixed Close
Cotton futures closed irregular after a quiet session as dealers cited caution over the Korean situation and price control talk. Nearby deliveries led the trade with spot December covering ahead of Dec 15 expiration, while an ECA procurement authorization for Germany of 44.2 million dollars supported some buying.
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New York
ECA
Germany
Markets at a Glance Stocks Rise as Rails Lead
New York traders push stocks higher with rails leading the advance while bonds show mixed movement. Wheat steady in Chicago, corn softens at close, oats mixed, hogs and cattle largely steady.
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New York
Chicago
Closing Grain Prices in Chicago Market Decline Slightly
Chicago grain trading ends with small price moves as cereals hold steady but face light late selling. Wheat gains 1 8 to 3 8, corn down 14 1 14, oats mixed, rye down, soy beans easing, and lard down 5 cents on December prices.
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Chicago
Legion Leader Urges Bombing China in War Drive
National Commander Erle Cocke Jr. called for full mobilization and bombing of China in a total war effort. He warned against appeasement of Korea and criticized U S leadership, urging use of atomic weapons only on primary targets like Oak Ridge Los Alamos or Aberdeen arsenal if such targets existed in China.
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Columbus
Ohio
American Legion
Erle Cocke Jr
Dawson
China
Korea
Cocke
Oak Ridge
Los Alamos
Aberdeen
Atomic fear and military balance in Korea and beyond
The article weighs manpower gaps between Soviet led forces and the Western bloc, notes about 210000 US and UN troops face 1 million Chinese in Korea, and discusses use of atomic and other mass destruction weapons. It covers strategic, political, and ethical concerns, plus doubts about Russian atomic capability and the reach of unconventional weapons.
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Korea
United States
China
America
Europe
Russia
McMahon
Dconn
Senate House Atomic Committee
Canada
U. S
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Lester Pearson
North Korea
Korea War Decided by Chinese Red Intervention, Hal Boyle Says
Hal Boyle argues in Seoul that UN forces cannot prevail against a Chinese Red army estimated at over 1,000,000. He notes the inability to recruit enough infantry, the strategic shift to fall back to the Pusan perimeter, and questions the fate of the South Korean army as the UN police action nears its end.
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Hal Boyle
Korea
Associated Press
North
Africa
Europe
Boyle
Seoul
United Nations
South
U. N
Pusan
Inchon
Republic of
South Korea
Japan
Vishinsky
United States
U.N. Stand
Russia
Withmosa
U.S
Pacific
Formosa
China and Korea War Talks Drag On at U N
At Lake Success Rau meets with 13 nation reps and Wu to review a six power resolution on Korea. Peiping says Beijing is giving careful consideration to halting fighting at the 38th parallel as observers note contrasting aims from Moscow and Pyongyang.
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Peiping
38Th Parallel
Rau
Lake Success
Manhattan
Gen. Wu
Peiping Radio
Korea
Pyongyang
U.S
United States
General Assembly
Three Men Die In Plant Blast In Cincinnati
A massive explosion leveled the American Waterproofing plant in Cincinnati killing at least three workers and injuring about fifteen with more unaccounted for. The blast shattered windows for blocks and caused roughly half a million dollars in loss. Fire officials feared another body might be found as crews searched the smoking ruins.
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Cincinnati
American Waterproofing Co
George R. Reid
Barney J. Houston
Local News Notes From Decatur Area This Weekend
John Holland of New Albany improves at his sister’s home after illness while visiting Decatur. Capt John Weaver and family from Ft Campbell and Huntsville visit his parents. Various locals travel, hunt, and attend church events in Enon and nearby areas. Christmas letters urged for The Daily’s Eve edition.
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John Holland
New Albany
Ind
M. L. Britain
Eighth Avenue West
Mr. Holland
Decatur
John Howard Weaver
Ft. Campbell
Huntsville
Elbert Weaver
Fourth Avenue West
Larry Miller
Thomas
Fritz Miller
San Jose
Ilinois
Illinois
Miller
U. S. Public Health Laboratory
Cincinnati
Ohio
Midwest Fish and Game
Columbus
Illinois State Natural History Laboratory
Champaign
Santa Claus
The
Daily
Santa
Truman Ducks Fisticuff Quiz
President Truman faced questions over a letter threatening to beat up music critic Paul Hume after a review of Margaret Truman's singing. The White House offered no comment while Capitol Hill reaction varied. The Washington Post and Daily News published details with some quotes and context.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Margaret
Capitol Hill
Watkins
Utah
Washington Post
Paul Hume
Miss Truman
Constitution Hall
Post
Hume
Mr Truman
Charles G. Ross
Washington Daily News
The
Daily News
Allied Push Struggles at Hungnam Amid New Red Roadblock
UN ships hovered off Hungnam as Vice Admiral C. Turner Joy said the fleet is ready for any eventuality and mainly to support land forces. Weather improved aiding a trapped column while Chinese divisions 32 000 to 40 000 men moved to seal a new roadblock, threatening a second trap.
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Hungnam
United Nations
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Hamhung
Joy
Koto
U. S
Stan Swinton
Tenth Corps
U. S. Seventh Division
Hyesanjin
MacArthur
Hoosier Roots in Alabama 1950-51 Basketball Links
Four players from Indiana on the Alabama 1950-51 basketball squad include forwards Jim Grint of Fort Wayne and Marv Blemker of Huntingburg and guards Bob Schneider of Richmond and Paul Riddle of Spurgeon.
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Indiana
Alabama
Hoosier
Jim Grint
Ft. Wayne
Marv Blemker
Huntingburg
Bob Schneider
Richmond
Paul Riddle
Spurgeon
Alabama Tops SEC Opponents Record in 1950 51 Season
Alabama's 1950 51 basketball team finishes as era all time winner against 11 Southeastern Conference opponents. Only Tennessee and Kentucky surpass the Tide with Tennessee 23 of 41 and Kentucky 28 of 37.
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Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Senate debate on Acheson ouster and bipartisan path
New York Senator notes GOP subcommittee may delay ouster demand and instead blend administration criticism with a bipartisan affirmative program. He envisions unity behind a policy agenda as an alternative to immediate action.
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New York
Senate
Republican Oo
Acheson
Ives
Jimmy Davis Becomes Collie Dog’s Master in Birmingham
In Birmingham on December 9 12 year old Jimmy Davis took the role of master of a lonely Col lie dog replacing a dead Marine. Foxy the dog licked his face and follows him as the widow of Corp Vance Frazier who was killed in Korea recently entrusted the pet to him saying it’s what her husband would have wanted.
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Birmingham
Jimmy Davis
Foxy
Jimmy
Corp
Vance Frazier
Korea
Corp. Frazier
Parley Outlines Short and Long Range Allies Plans
The talks between Truman and Attlee laid a twofold program to counter Sino-American aggression. In Korea, fight on and seek a UN negotiated settlement for a free independent Korea. For the long term, speed Western rearmament, share raw materials, aid non communist Asia, and keep Moscow open to a possible peace while avoiding an atomic strike. Britain pressed to avoid atomic use in Korea. The plan factors in Canada France Italy and other NATO partners. The Guarani Indians are natives of Paraguay.
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Korea
MacArthur
United Nations
Asia
Moscow
Canada
France
Italy
North
Atlantic Alliance
Attlee
Britain
Truman
U. S
West
Ameri
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John W. Gay
Morgan
John Gannaway
J. E. McClary
Floyd Sherrod Sr
Frank Scoggins
F. J. Mehrtens
Carl Stiefelmeyer
Colbert
Donald L. Mosher
W. W. Thompson
C. W. Nelson
Ab Clark
Lauderdale
Earl Knightlinger
John Graham
Leonard Johnson
Rev. E. G. Mullin
Robert Hill
Franklin
C. C. Kindig
A. B. Wood
T. E. Farned
S. C. Pinion
Victor Wood
Wall Street
Legion
Eighth Army
J.lawton Collins
United States Army
Collins
Bradley
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Robert Waits
Danville 2
George Edward Harris
Lackland
Texas
Charlie Bartley
Madison 1
Enon Baptist Church
Lawrence County
Five Points
Kyle Martin
Pat Patterson
Basham
S. J. Nethery
Belle Mina
William Ray Freeze
Fifth Avenue East
Marian Louise
Decatur General Hospital
Charles Hyatt
Chestnut Street
Hamil Clinic Hospital
Sea
John W. Cochran
Tyler
Hamil Clinic
Morgan County
Paul Wiley
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A. E. Owens
J. T. Russell
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