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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1950
Page
4
The Daily announces its new PBX number 3828 replacing the old 46 and 1000. The change reflects an expanded line capacity while preserving the newspaper’s aim to deliver news good and bad for Decatur, the area, the state, and the nation.
Bob Rosson of the Cullman Democrat urges rapid wartime mobilization to counter Russian communism. He proposes 15 measures including 100 percent war footing, draft of registrants, price and wage freezes, ally rearmament, government leadership changes, tax hikes, strikes bans, purges in government and war plants, and severing ties with Russia. He warns delay risks national enslavement.
The Washington column reports Attlee and Truman see improved Anglo American cooperation after prolonged talks. They warn of congressional opposition to military pacts and seek bipartisanship in foreign policy. They diverge on China, agreeing only to disagree on policy toward communist China.
The text shows Prime Minister Attlee favoring a withdrawal from Korea. General Omar Bradley warns of heavy casualties and questions holding a beachhead. The joint chiefs of staff align with Bradley, estimating up to 50,000 casualties to sustain a beachhead, echoed by British Chief of Staff Sir William Slim.
Secretary of State Acheson opposed pulling out of Korea arguing two paths exist, a pullout risks dishonor while fighting to the last ditch and holding a beachhead would improve U.S. standing globally. He pressed for maintaining at least a foothold while exploring options.
Arlie B. Davidson argues trust is essential yet fragile. People vary in motives and may falter due to selfish desires or changing circumstances, so rely on a person’s core character and encourage their best efforts for lasting confidence.
President Truman endorsed his Secretary of State after Attlee reconsidered. the pair agree Acheson’s position is correct. Joint Chiefs estimate that with naval and air superiority they can defend an Allied toe hold in Korea indefinitely.
The text describes Dean Acheson support for a rigid stance against Chinese communists. It mentions a naval blockade and boycott to starve China of goods, potential air raids by Chiang Kai-shek, and a ring of isolation around China until belligerence ends. Diplomatic talks with Chinese delegates would be avoided except on Korea.
The principals clash on naval blockades and China policy. Truman warns blockades alienate Asiatic nations while Attlee favors engagement to limit Moscow influence and keep doors to China's friendship with Britain and the U.S. open. They postpone a joint decision and will cross bridges as they come. British India liaison notes limited Chinese delegation insight.
The American Legion's national executive committee urged posts and patriots to send contributions to Mrs. John T. McCullough and her husband of Greenwich Connecticut to cover debt from their libel suit defense against Paul Draper and Larry Adler. The account shows a total debt of 20572.25 with 29203.50 raised by public subscription and 58137.31 total costs including legal fees and travel.
Senator Wherry faced a rare moment of uncertainty during a Die Neue Zeitung interview in the U S zone. The German reporter pressed whether Germans would fight the Russians, noting domestic television antennas as a counterpoint, leaving Wherry unable to answer.
Column denounces U N host Trygve Lie for a party at his Forest Hills home honoring Gen. Wu, calling the scene a demented contrast to wartime memory and criticizing Western leaders for appearing at the dinner amid Korea fighting. It argues the U N should not host enemy representatives and cites Zinchenko relaying conversations to Malik.
A financially distressed University of Alabama GI student offered to sell one healthy eye for transplant as three children depend on him. Dean Noble Hendrix said the university arranged a job for the veteran’s wife and odd jobs for him, but the case remains unresolved. The ad, placed in The Tuscaloosa News, sought a confidential buyer.
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