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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
4
A University of Alabama graduate notes that over 80 alumni have entered the ministry in recent years and about 60 current students are pursuing religious careers. The piece praises the religious calling and aims to encourage parents and prospective students.
The Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control backs building the Falkville to Eva road with final approval pending from the U S Bureau of Public Roads. The paper notes near construction stage and public optimism, praising road development in the Decatur area amid prior funding limits.
A reader questions the U S use of atomic bombs in Korea arguing spending on the AEC is wasted if bombs stay unused. He suggests the option to stay and strengthen or withdraw and notes Russians and Chinese risks. He contends Americans cannot sustain endless killing like in war history.
The Daily staff adapts to a larger PBX private switchboard installed Saturday. The old buzz system is replaced by a newer inter office network, prompting staff humor as callers adjust. Aiming to ease use, the new number 3828 becomes the easier daily contact.
In a Waldorf Astoria suite a bellhop ordered to bring newspapers is scolded by Chinese hosts. The waiter delivers The New York Times New York Mirror and The Herald Tribune but is told to fetch The Daily Worker. He apologizes noting they cannot get it there and must arrange otherwise.
A critical look at the Ha garu trap cites three military errors that left the 1st Marine Division and two 7th Infantry Regiments cut off. Poor liaison between commanders, divergent manuever toward the Manchurian border, and delayed orders from Tokyo allowed Chinese forces to close the pocket. MacArthur’s four day delay and five newspaper messages are noted as context.
The joint chiefs reminded MacArthur that General Almond lacked battle communication with General Walker. MacArthur replied briefly that he knew what he was doing as Chinese forces exploited the vacuum between the 8th Army and the 10th Corps. The attack struck the exposed, fanned out advancing units amid confusion.
The article by Arlie B. Davidson discusses jealousy as selfishness harming relationships and trust. It weighs jealousy as both a protective stance and a destructive force, noting nagging, deception, and fear can destabilize love and lead to marital conflict.
New York dispatch reports Chiang Kai-Shek told his U S envoys he could open a second front against Communist China to aid Korea. He claims 750000 Formosa troops with 500000 combat forces and 350000 ships ready to cross the Formosan straits, enough to fight for a week with supplies afterward. The offer was rejected as of this writing.
Westbrook letter writer accuses Hon. Frank Buchan of avoiding questions about Lipschutz Sheldon and related groups during past hearings. The piece alleges selective probing, urges disclosure, and warns of consequences if records are not opened. It also discusses the I Can Hear It Now volume on historians' voices and UN photographers facing access issues.
Government geologists search for uranium deposits in the United States while most supplies come from the Belgian Congo. Some 3 000 samples have been sent to Washington for analysis with about 700 showing traces, though not enough to mine. No one has claimed the $10 000 bonus from the Atomic Energy Commission for four tons. MacArthur debate and Democratic rebuttal follow GOP charges against Secretary Acheson over Korea.
President Truman opened a press conference praising General MacArthur to salvage prestige and unity after a GOP led push against him. He then canceled anti MacArthur senate speeches to avoid further division and preserve world opinion on the war effort.
The Austinville high school honor roll for the second six weeks is published. Junior I B includes Edwin Liverett Bobby Joe Johnson Arnel Lane Gaither Williams Joyce Walker Freida Herring Ann Jackson Sadie Mae McCleskey Jimmie Ann Plant Joyce Wear Delphine French Dorothy Sparkman. Junior II B lists Mary Frances Jones Aldena Liverett Mary Elizabeth Lake Patty Jo Sparkman Louise Hamilton Jean Terry Betty Wear. Junior III B features Margie King Melba Standridge Betty Hamilton Patsy Mitchell Virginia Miller Betty McCulloch John Kitchens Bascom Scott Helen Borden. Senior A lists Margret Maples Shirley Graves B Long Peggy Jo Jones Bobby Free Tommie Wallace Wayne Lott Marie Lane Imogene Jones Betty Sue Johnson Kenneth Jackson Betty Long Ella Mae McCaig Charles Birdwell Ruby MacCullouch Billie Lois Dendy Nell Prater Flora Nell Jett Doris Sue Key Charles Lamon Shirley Corum Bernice Thorn Wayne Ratliff. Senior I A includes Marjorie Isley Marjorie Maner. Senior I B lists Fred Barber Dovell Haley Carolyn Cartee Wynelle Hall Carolyn Roberts Billy Jo Evans Frances Johnson Sylvia Kitchens Adell Linderman Estelle McCaig. Senior Ill B features Lennie Ruth Rivers Carolyn Isley Clara Cothern Bobby Smith Boyd Johnson.
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