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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1949
Page
4
The piece urges farmers to diversify beyond cotton, stressing that efficient land use and market awareness will determine 1950 outcomes. It warns that cotton alone cannot sustain prices and calls for intelligent, diversified farming to weather boll weevil challenges and secure long term profits.
The piece argues crop losses threaten rural families and prompt thought on better living standards through expanded opportunities. It calls for more capital, local and outside, to create jobs, industry, and diversified farming, with improved schools and hospitals. Democracy must prove it can raise living standards to keep youth at home.
A columnist fills in missing details from a Commerce Department report on monopolies. The four largest auto makers General Motors Ford Chrysler Hudson control 55.7 percent of output. eight tire firms including Goodyear Firestone and U S Rubber account for 89.6 percent. cigarettes are 90.4 percent controlled by American Tobacco Reynolds Lorillard and Liggett Myers.
An exposé lists eight companies controlling large shares of liquor, meat packing, aircraft, steel, and chemicals. Named firms include Schenley Seagrams National Distillers Hiram Walker Brown Forman Glenmore American Distilling Philip Blum Armour Swift Wilson Cudahy Morrell Rath Hormel Oscar Mayer United Curtiss Wright Bendix Wright Aeronautical Douglas Consolidated Vultee Glenn Martin Lockheed U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Jones and Laughlin National Armco Inland Youngstown Sheet and Tube Du Pont Union Carbide Dow Allied American Viscose American Cyanamid Monsanto Hercules Powder.
Rep Frank Chelf of Kentucky argues to draft federal legislation to criminalize sex crimes and kidnappings, aiming to shift prosecutions from state and local courts to federal authority. He cites his experience as a county prosecutor and plans to introduce the bill at the next Congress session.
The piece argues religion provides courage in weakness, comfort in sorrow, and enduring hope beyond despair. It claims religion lifts one above present circumstances, offers existence beyond the grave, and fosters respect for self and others through trust in God. It concludes with a view that religion transforms people toward their better selves.
Kentucky congressman Richard Chelf seeks a bill imposing at least ten years in prison for sex offenses against children with psychiatric treatment during confinement. He argues punishment deters crimes and calls for education in homes and schools, noting constitutional amendments unnecessary.
Dairy lobby uses John L Lewis favored checkoff to fund its fight against the oleo tax repeal bill. Minnesota milk farmers pay $1 per check, deducted by creameries and sent to the National Creameries Association in St Paul. Farmers can demand a refund only after filing a form, a move FTC may scrutinize.
The river rose a foot to 55 feet this morning, high for six months, as the American Cleaners plant reported a $300 clothing break in. An exam for teachers certificates was announced for Harigelle on December 15 and 16 by county superintendent E. L. Hays. Princess is now showing The Fighting Coward with Ernest Torrence Mary Astor and Noah Beery.
Administration officials say no new attempt in Congress next year to repeal Taft Hartley. Congressional leaders admit insufficient votes, with many Southern Democrats opposing administration labor policy. A top adviser confirms no repeal drive is planned, stating Truman will issue repeal as a campaign issue to keep it alive in the fall.
Secretary of State Acheson indicated the United States will not recognize the Chinese communist government until it has full control of all China. Far Eastern experts in the State Department say this could take many months, even as Britain considers establishing diplomatic ties soon.
Washington report favors James Bough, head of the Caribbean section in the UN division of non self governing territories, as best bet for Virgin Islands governor. Bough is native to the islands and shares Negro heritage with Hastie, a factor in his favor.
Danish meat prices have surged since November 19 when controls ended and housewives began boycotting butcher shops. Finance Minister H. C. Hansen backs the move urging shoppers to switch to fish as he advises, I will.
Democratic leaders are weighing two additional regional conferences after the Des Moines event last June and the San Francisco gathering last September. A southern venue is discussed for late January, with Boston scheduled for February 6-7. The Boston talks were moved from November 20-21 due to the death of James Vahey, Massachusetts Democratic state chairman.
Washington report says Republicans establish three separate campaign committees for 1950 with a strategy board led by GOP national Chairman Guy G. Gabrielson and Senators Brewster of Maine and Hall of New York. Victor Johnson becomes campaign director for the Senate committee and Robert Humphries moves to the House group after William Murphy Jr. dies.
The American Municipal Association notes poles of parking meters could host ad cards to raise revenue. Columbia South Carolina city council rejected the idea while Columbus Ohio city attorney said it would be illegal.
Jess Larson of the General Services Administration outlines an unpublished report to the president's management advisory committee calling for simplified standardized federal buildings. About 575 planned or under construction post offices and courthouses will use common fixtures and furniture, with ramps replacing exterior steps where feasible and radiant heat for snow and ice removal to prevent accidents.
Washington sources report the Air Force found 50 million dollars to start a Northern radar screen by trimming other spending. The move targets wide system coverage while preserving aircraft procurement and research and development.
A Prague proposal creates a wedding service to obtain licenses announce weddings supply a car for the party bring a photographer assist with ceremony and deliver wedding related tasks from ration coupons to mailing thank you notes, illustrating a novel approach to nuptials.
Vic Bubbett reports on the busy civic scene as residents finalize Christmas observances. Plans span from generous basket programs to various club activities and community programs.
The American Legion continues its annual program to provide food baskets for the children of needy veterans and veterans families. This is the third year of the effort, with about 30 baskets distributed last year.
At the noon December 22 meeting the Kiwanis plan a Christmas banquet with presents and a tree for about 30 children. Ewell Gregg coordinates the event for the club.
The BPW group will aid a Morgan County child at the Talladega school for the deaf, mute and blind instead of exchanging gifts. They also schedule a Christmas banquet for Thursday at 6 45 P M at the Cornelian.
Veterans associations confirm a December 20 VFW party with organ vibraphone and piano music plus brass. The VFW Auxiliary plans a December 17 8 PM shindig, and the American Legion Auxiliary hosts Christmas gifts on December 23 at 7 30 PM at the Legion home.
The Pilots will hold their Christmas celebration at the Country Club on December 21, shifting from the original December 19 date.
Wheeler Lake Yacht club members elected Ellel Garrison as commodore for 1950 succeeding John White. Donald Brannon becomes vice commodore from Eldridge Gwier and Ross Williams takes secretary from Clifford Vaughn. James Ratliff remains treasurer.
The American Legion holds a District Two meeting in Hartselle with representatives from posts in Morgan, Lawrence, Cullman, Limestone, Madison and Marshall counties.
District Commander John Drinkard of Falkville presides as state and district officers attend. The event opened at noon and will conclude by 3 30 PM with many officials present.
Decatur youth center bulletin notes Quince Eddins will discuss civic welfare development at the Rotary Club Monday lunch with guest speaker Phil Nungesser. Other items: Legion meets Monday night at 7 30, Shorty Ogle leads Lions luncheon Tuesday, Civitan Wednesday program a surprise by Bob Short, Kiwanians skip Thursday, Friday 7 30 Lyons meeting with Red Drew of Alabama and Red Raiders guests.
Limestone county reached near fifty percent with 21 of 50 applicants earning permits while Morgan county posted 20 of 59 passing. Many failed for road rules or eyesight, and several licenses were delayed for mechanical issues. motor-bike riders are not required to take driving tests but must complete written and eye exams.
Judge William J. Nash Jr., the grand master, announced district lecturers and instructors for Alabama Masons by district. District two lists Troy Nunn and Hartselle. district four names Robert M. Berryman of Town Creek, assistant Grady Pearce of Finn. instructors A. E. Moreland and E. M. Snead of Russellville. W. D. Blaxton of Hillsboro. Lonnie Roberts of Town Creek.
A wind of ten miles per hour at forty degrees below zero Fahrenheit can freeze exposed human tissue in one minute, illustrating how rapidly extreme wind chill can cause injury. The report emphasizes the danger to anyone outdoors in such conditions and the need for protective clothing and shelter.
The note reflects on language shift as "video" increasingly stands for television, drawing a parallel to how "radio" emerged from wireless. It highlights the term's growing acceptance and suggests semantic changes in media discourse.
Ville visits Mrs. Lamar Penny while Mrs. B. M. Bloodworth hosts the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club with substitutes Mrs. F. S. Hunt Mrs. Harry Carpenter and Mrs. Frank Lide. M. Graham of Sheffield to stay with sister Dorothy Patterson. Dorothy Patterson returns from Atlanta visit. Mrs. R. N. Nelson returns from Little Rock visit. W. N. Cowden ill in an Oklahoma infirmary.
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