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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
4
The piece argues that government price and wage controls during WWII risk creating chaotic retail pricing. It cites labor leaders and merchants questioning how contracts and fair trade agreements will be honored if retailers must peg prices only to inventory cost, ignoring replacement cost. It suggests three competing wholesale prices would be required and predicts consumer outrage as shelves adjust.
Editor C M Stanley lauds Birmingham lawyer Judge B M Allen as a top criminal advocate whose success rested on his striking personal appearance and his infectious humor. A notable North Alabama moment came when Judge Miller warned against levity in the Overton case, shaping defense strategy and juror perception.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports President Truman told a group of congressmen that there is no plan to mobilize anti-communist guerrillas in China. He rejected appeasement, defended not using the atomic bomb in China or Korea, and warned against triggering responses from Russia or endangering the Philippines. Participants included Francis Walter, Brooks Hays, Percy Priest, Kenneth Keating, and Walter Judd.
A group of carefully chosen anti-Nazi figures will serve as officers in the new army. Their backgrounds include resistance work and leadership roles in underground movements. The formation signals a focused effort to unify anti-fascist forces under centralized command.
Capitol gossip recounts Truman clashing with a music critic over a Margaret concert and confirms no profane wording in his Washington Post note. Senator McKellar signals a 1952 run despite Crump's dismissal, then flies to Washington. U S trained Germans secretly prepared 10 000 West Germans to form a future army with 2 000 armed in West Berlin and others in four Western training centers.
A motivational piece urges active citizen involvement to shape global change. It argues that change brings maladjustment and possible war, then urges clear vision and effort to improve society. It quotes Edna Ferber on action versus mere presence in the world.
Prime Minister Nehru told U S Ambassador Lou Henderson that China’s Communist leadership planned a Monroe Doctrine for Asia This would bar all white and non Asian nations from interference and could justify war The policy would also apply to Japan Nehru cautioned cooperation with Europe unrest remains sobre
The circuit court of appeals overturns Judy Coplon conviction and recommends legislation. The three judges urge expanding FBI arrest powers and legalizing certain wire taps in cases of espionage sabotage kidnapping extortion or national security. J Edgar Hoover defends limiting illegal wiretaps. Congress will consider these proposals in January.
The president's emergency message scaled the 4,000,000 man force down to 3.5 million, boosting Air Force priority on planes and weapons. Alcide De Gasperi proposes a Washington visit as Bowles nears a major Europe arms aid post. Chinese volunteers may enter Indo China while Chicago Mayor Kennelly stages sabotage alert drill.
The Pepper subcommittee on wire tapping will call additional witnesses before concluding its probe into Senator Brewster. A new defense mobilization director post was offered initially to Paul Hoffman, ex-ECA administrator, before going to Charles E. Wilson.
In a tribute by Pegler, James Kevin McGuinness is recalled as a wartime patriot and Legion leader who opposed treason in the film industry. The piece links his death to anti-Communist battles, notes his religious conviction, and cites his pageant and oration praising comrades who fought in Korea and World War I.
New York wire service analysis discusses the Blau decision, and its implications for fifth amendment guarantees. The piece notes that the ruling lets a person decline to identify communist ties, while highlighting tensions with libel law, political candidates, spy cases, and the Smith Act. It references Patricia Blau of Denver and Hollywood contempt cases.
A fragment recalls Jim McGuinness being whispered from the film industry of his homeland after serving in France. The quoted blessing invokes divine support for the cause and reflects on his wartime service and departure.
Lawrence County notes mention Reverend J W Henderson filling an appointment at Harmony and visits by local residents including Mr and Mrs Clarence Gillespie and Arley Heaps. Auburn student Gwin Thrasher returns home for holidays. Mrs Willie Wimberly's death in Ohio is noted with condolences.
Reverend Dewey Crow preached at the local appointment and dined with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bishop at Oden Ridge. Funeral at Center Grove canceled singing. Linsey Jacques funeral attended at Center Grove. Elvin Lewis of Birmingham visited Roy and Harden Oden. Mrs. J F Tanner visited daughter in Florence. Mally Oden ill. Elmer Rutledge visited Decatur relatives. John Blankenship and family from New Center attended church and dinner with Homer Woodall. Louis Tanner visiting daughter at Gadsden. Willie Willis of Union Hill with father at Lott home. Ozell Cahela very ill at home. Malinda Lewis improving after illness. Albert King of Decatur visited with Beckie McKee and Malinda Lewis and daughter Lessie.
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