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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1948
Page
3
Hal Boyle surveys 1948 as a landmark year, blending postwar recovery with hope for lasting peace. He recalls royalty and presidents, warfare losses, the Berlin airlift spirit, and renewed prosperity, ending with Truman’s surprise political moment.
Senate Republicans show willingness to include rebels in policy shaping as Taft and Wherry push to retain top posts. Ball of Minnesota warns liberal moves could alienate middle class GOP backers while Morse proposes all policy group members be elected by secret ballot. Insurgents gather for a Thursday meeting ahead of Monday conference.
In a reflective note the era closes with a sense that people are happier, better fed, housed, and more confident about their children’s future. The writer credits a calmer mood postwar relief and anticipates 1949 continuing the trend despite lingering global hysteria.
Faye Emerson Roosevelt, 31, wife of Elliott Roosevelt, slashed her left wrist with a razor at their Hyde Park home. Dr Hirst treated the self-inflicted wound, described as superficial, and she spent the night under observation at Vassar Brothers Hospital before noon release. Elliott Roosevelt called it an accident, but Sheriff Close questioned the account and expected Elliott to appear for further details.
The word hammock derives from the Spanish hamaca based on an Indian tree name. New York City hosts about 2,000 Jews, more than there are in Palestine.
Six American soldiers from the 22nd constabulary squadron were released after being detained 30 hours in a Soviet zone near an undefined border. They reported Russian forces fired over their heads during the incident and praised their treatment. Lt. Col. Leroy Prazier commented on the situation.
Washington Dec 28 Rep Rankin criticizes Mundt and Nixon proposed nine point overhaul for the un American activities committee saying the changes are not practical and should have been proposed when their party held control. He notes committees follow house rules and should not create separate rules. Mundt and Nixon seek to allow lawyers for witnesses and curb disclosures during hearings among other measures.
The Round Island Baptist church near Athens Limestone county plans a two week music singing school starting January 3 at 7 p.m. led by Rev. M. G. Fields pastor of Flint Baptist church Decatur. The program includes Showalter rudiments sight reading directing music and vocal ensembles.
State agencies have filed budget requests for the coming two years with Budget Director James V. Jordan. Governor Folsom ordered secrecy until he studies them, with results expected early in the new year. Early indications show requests may far exceed 1947 levels, when general fund requests totaled about 35 000 and special education trust funds about 55 000 000.
Union employees in Birmingham voted to defer strike action with Harris Transfer and Warehouse Company. They will continue negotiations through January 15 after a request from FCCS mediator Eloise Stewart in Atlanta.
A cordial invitation is extended to attend a course in music led by an experienced music teacher, director, and choir organizer. The notice invites all to participate in the program.
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