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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1950
Page
4
City Council weighs widening Church Street viaduct and adding an underpass to connect Central and West Decatur. The piece notes national economic outlook for 1951 with higher income but shifted spending, and discusses TVA as a long-standing form of federal public works.
Merchants in Decatur reported strong holiday sales with trade peaking near city records. Despite a poor Valley cotton crop, diversification in farming and local markets supported income, and merchants expect 1951 trade to surpass 1950.
The piece notes U S accident deaths over the three day holiday near seven hundred the highest since 1936. It argues editorial warnings matter but emphasizes the large number of people on the roads means a small percentage loss still affects many. It contrasts reckless drivers with cautious travelers choosing to stay off roads during holidays.
Senator John Sparkman warns that the United Nations could collapse if free nations fail to rapidly marshal military strength. He says resolutions lack value without backing by trained forces and cautions Moscow’s timing could trigger the worst war unless the world accelerates readiness.
President Truman planned a broad price freeze but postponed implementation after discussions with Economic Stabilization Director Alan Valentine and Price Administrator Mike DiSalle. Valentine warned of weak enforcement and the need for a staff, while Truman delayed until a skeleton staff could be organized.
A covert accord between the United States and Canada expands Canadian aluminum production at the expense of US mills. The plan, forged in private talks among Secretary Charles Sawyer Production Boss William Harrison and Canadian Trade Minister C. D. Howe, funds a giant Kitimat aluminum complex in British Columbia expected to yield 500 000 tons annually after three years. Alcoa stands to gain via its Canadian affiliate while US competitors are edged out and Alcoa pressures federal buyers to source more from Canada. The deal follows prior US resistance and notes Alcoa’s broader overseas aluminum sales to communist bloc nations.
A cautionary passage on fitting oneself to a job. It cites a study of twenty six leading corporations showing 14 percent discharged for carelessness and 11 percent for non cooperation, with other causes including laziness and absence. The article urges self analysis to align abilities with job demands.
The general leaves duty to field commanders to delay or blackout war news when needed. He resisted censorship until Hungnam dispatch leaks led to a reluctant order to screen for security, while stopping short of full censorship.
Westbrook N Y Dec 27 Pegler reports a senate cloakroom plan to replace Sen Morse of Oregon with Homer Capehart on the foreign relations committee. The move follows a closed Republican caucus clash over Acheson policy and pits Capehart against Morse amid committee intrigue.
General Eisenhower's 1945 Moscow visit with Harriman and Zhukov showcased a rare US Soviet rapport. Stalin urged American help to lift living standards and expand production, while Ike recalled the harmony of Allied victory and warned of future Russian fears if unity fades.
Health article cites National Safety Council data showing 1949 U S accident deaths 91 000 with 7 500 000 non fatal injuries and motor vehicles as leading cause. It urges caution during holidays noting home accidents rivaled vehicle deaths and falls common in bedrooms.
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