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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1950
Page
12
Decatur Man Questions Wife’s Outspokenness in Christmas Spirit
The excerpt notes a neighbor praising generosity and love as part of the Christmas Spirit while a Decatur man challenges the claim by asking who says the wife is outspoken. The dialogue hints at social expectations and private conduct during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Man
Bethlehem
Sorg
The Christmas Spirit Shared In Gentle News Bits
A small town weekly reflects on Christmas kindness and peace on earth. Jokes and light dialogue mix with a Hopi rainmaker tale and a misdirected road joke as readers consider giving and goodwill beyond festive chatter.
Taxi Sign Left On As People Depart
Some riders forget to switch off the VACANT sign when leaving a taxi, leaving the vehicle appearing available to other passengers.
MacArthur To Hear Newsmen Views On Korea Coverage
Pentagon discussions with top newspaper and radio executives will relay professional opinions to General MacArthur on how reporters cover Korea. Secretary Marshall met the executives and returned briefly before a four hour session ended. The Defense Department said the views will be passed to MacArthur but not made public. Correspondents in the field have complained about delays and security labels on information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MacArthur
Pentagon
Korea
Defense Marshall
Colombia to Send Infantry Battalion to Korea
Gen Douglas MacArthur gratefully accepted Colombia offer to dispatch a battalion of infantry about 1089 men to Korea. State Department said UN commanders accepted the note and this reflects Colombia reaffirming support for UN action against communist aggression. Colombia had earlier offered the frigate Almirante Padilla for service in the Korean war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Colombia
Korea
State Department
United Nations
Acheson
Eduardo Zuleta Angel
U. S
U. N
Almirante Padilla
Deferment Plans For Students Aired
Advisers to the Selective Service Director explain a plan to defer college students who score top marks in brains or ability. The proposal calls for a 2-A (S) category for students whose professional training benefits national health and safety. Eligibility includes a high general ability score, a high school rating, and securing an essential job after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Selective Service
Hershey
Canisius Names Max Bennett as Hockey Coach
Max Bennett, longtime star in the American Hockey League, takes over coaching duties for the Canisius hockey team after many seasons as a standout player.
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Max Bennett
Canisius
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