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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1950
Page
4
The piece warns of a rigid war economy affecting Americans for an extended period. It questions why national policy did not sustain Nationalist China’s forces in China to counter Communist forces. It notes Selma incidents and a Times-Journal press delay caused by a switchboard overload after 8300 calls in an hour.
Decatur likely falls just short of 20 000 in the latest census count with 19 974 expected. The Bureau of the Census notes they did not reach the 20 000 threshold though residents see the city as about 20 000. Citizens are urged to focus on improving the city despite the tally.
The piece notes harsh blame of President Truman for scolding a music critic who truthfully praised Margaret Truman’s singing. It argues a father’s instinct to defend his daughter explains the outburst and that critics across the country were right to condemn him.
An unsigned editorial notes the fluid world picture from rapid events in China and global diplomacy. It argues for continued support of Chinese Nationalists, use of force if needed, and swift atomic options, while resisting Communist policy. The piece highlights confusion in Washington and the public mood about war and peace.
The Washington Merry Go Round reports a secret late night dinner at the British embassy with Truman Attlee and top advisers. After the event the pair reportedly swapped World War I stories and together criticized generals, despite a public no comment.
Closed door session reveals GOP concerns over a formal move against Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Taft stresses policy over personalities while Millikin and Wherry urge restraint. Ives criticizes a bold paragraph, calling it an implied threat to fire Acheson and risking party unity.
A motivational piece by Arlie B Davidson emphasizes enduring through hardships to achieve goals. It contrasts easy starts with steady perseverance, noting uncertainty in times and the value of staying on course to complete meaningful work.
Massachusetts Senator Saltonstall challenges the resolution timing as Truman Attlee steer policy. Ives defends confidence in the American people over allies. Hickenlooper McCarthy ally pushes to purge Acheson and overhaul the State Department. Smith urges bipartisan support to widen backing.
Adolph Sabath, a veteran Illinois Democrat and Roosevelt favorite, urged President Truman to pursue a war settlement even if concessions were needed to save lives. Truman acknowledged parental anxieties and said he would strive for peace, noting Russia’s stance as a factor.
Tempers flared as the House Ways and Means Committee pressed an excess profits tax bill. Tennessee Democrat Jere Cooper accused Pennsylvania Republican Dick Simpson of filibustering during closed sessions while Simpson objected to delays. A GOP motion for a full reading was voted down, and Cooper urged faster action amid calls of emergency.
AS Pegler alleges a shadowy Society for the Prevention of World War III run by Isidoe Lipschutz, spared from congressional inquiry. He names figures such as George Fielding Eliot Rex Stout and Anne Davies and claims unauthorized letters to foreign leaders and officials were written from the Society.
Loretta Young names Hollywood’s ten best dressed men in a festive season list. William Boyd Ray Milland Ezio Pinza Robert Taylor Joseph Cotten Ricardo Montalban Tyrone Power Robert Mitchum Barry Sullivan Fred Astaire Clark Gable are highlighted for style and presence in public and private settings.
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