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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1950

Page

4

Views on Mr Hoover Editorial Sparks National Debate

The Montgomery Advertiser closes its column with a verdict favoring Truman over Hoover citing his 1930s policies. It opposes isolationism and calls for continued aid to Europe and the National Chinese while containing Russia and upholding United Nations treaties.

Mr. Hoover Herbert Hoover Hoover Montgomery Herbert Clark Hoover Mr. Truman White House United Nations United States of America Korea China Europe Russia

Meeting the Reds in Korea with Greater Firepower

The writer argues that withdrawing UN forces from Korea would be a Communist victory and hurt UN prestige. It asserts that only by meeting North Korean and Chinese aggression with stronger firepower can the East-West confrontation be prevented and the UN’s role preserved.

Trygve Lie United Nations Korea South Korea Russia Lie

Press stance on off the record rules and censorship

The Daily asserts no news should be off the record and argues for censorship of military information. It condemns public servant secrecy, defends press access, and urges restraint on publishing troop movements to protect soldiers.

Washington Congress Korea

Chennault urges aid to Chinese guerrillas to ease Korea pressure

Washington sources quote General Claire Chennault proposing arming Chinese guerrillas fighting the communists. He says Mao mediates among warlords while Lin Piao, Russian-trained, leads 350,000 troops toward Manchuria as Moscow shifts strategy.

Washington Claire Chennault Asia China Chennault Korea Tibet Mao Tse-Tung Red China Moscow Lin Piao Kremlin Hong Kong Manchuria

Silver Bullets and the Chinese Civil War Invasion Plans

General Chennault advocates US aid to anti communist guerrillas in China. He calls for military supervision by Gen Albert Wedemeyer and supplying Formosa air power to raid the mainland. He predicts a fiery China that cannot conquer Korea while fires burn at home.

Chen Yi Shanghai Canton Chen Lin Li Po-Chen Tibet Moscow Chiang Kai-Shek Chennault Ma Pu-Fang Cairo Ma Hung-Kwei Hong Kong General Chennault United States Albert C. Wedemeyer China Formosa Flying Tiger Korea

Facing Troubles With Sincerity And Courage

The article advises facing trouble directly rather than fleeing it. It urges using common sense, confronting memories and conscience, and reshaping life like a new design to erode the darkness. It promises new opportunities to repair past damage and gain strength on the journey.

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Russians would shoot Acheson, says Wisconsin Democrat

President Truman heard retiring Congressman Andy Biemiller say Acheson is one of the first Americans the Russians would like to shoot. Biemiller called him the chief engineer of our anti Soviet policies, arguing a liberal, middle of the road program fears the Russians most.

Dean Acheson Truman Andy Biemiller Wisconsin Acheson Biemiller

British Labour MP warns against Asia war policy

Kenneth Lindsay tells a small audience at Arthur Goldsmith's home that Britain will not back General MacArthur. He calls MacArthur a Chiang Kai Shek stooge and says Korea must not become an Asian war. He warns that losing Malaya would threaten the sterling bloc and urges Anglo American unity.

Kenneth Lindsay Arthur Goldsmith George V. Denny Britain England America MacArthur Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang Kai- Shek Hong Kong Lindsay Malaya China Lind

MacArthur seeks rearmament of Japan to counter Korean crisis

General MacArthur cables Defense Secretary Marshall urging permission to form a new Japanese army citing the Korean Chinese incident as critical. He warns of consequences in the Far East if not acted on promptly while Vandenberg moves jets to Korea. The piece notes Malenkov behind Kremlin influence and mentions mixed signals on Asian democracy and Japanese American citizenship bills, plus a Chinese volunteer regiment revolt near Canton on December 2.

MacArthur Defense Marshall Korea Japan Far East North Korea Vandenberg Air Force Georgi Malenkov Stalin Kremlin Asia Congress 442Nd Francis Walter House U. S Senate Canton

Ida May Adams Denounces Pegler Letter as Misleading

A Los Angeles judge Ida May Adams defends Eleanor Roosevelt in a letter to the Los Angeles Times. She argues the Roosevelt stance deserves respect, condemns Pegler's attack as slanderous, and defends equal rights and public service. The text questions Pegler’s ethics and cautions against demonizing Roosevelt.

New York City of Los Angeles Ida May Adams Los Angeles Times Eleanor Roosevelt United Nations Jimmy Roosevelt Helen Gahagan Douglas Mrs. Roosevelt Mr. Pegler God Roosevelt Alger Hiss Oliver Wendell Holmes United States Supreme Court Justice Holmes Pegler United States Mrs Roosevelt Deamon Harry Truman

Toy assembly woes from a bedbound dad this Christmas

New York columnist recounts a blooper filled holiday as he and friends try to assemble kids toys, facing epic wiring, missing parts, and overcomplicated instructions. He jokes about MIT engineers, Edison shocks, and the rage of broken Christmas dreams.

New York Louis Dave Marx United States Consolidated Edison Electric Company Toy Department Mac Wudgeon Cletus Santa Junior

Christmas Circle Meeting at Armidale Home

The Business Women's Circle met at Mrs Frances Carter home for a Christmas program on the theme Suppose Christ Had Not Been Born. Mrs Carolyn Magnusson presided and Miss Zelma Parker attended as guest while readings and songs highlighted the event.

Frances Carter Business Women’s Circle Christ Carolyn Magnusson Zelma Parker Town of Bethlehem Lowell Knapp Jesus Earth Gaylia White Oleta Jones Japan Milburn Parker The Baptist Church Carter Annie Hill Louise Smith Zelma Minnie and Annette Maddox Frances Delap Rachel Whitt Josephine Lawson

Rotary Club Christmas Dinner Held in High School

The Rotary Club hosted its annual Christmas dinner Tuesday night in the high school lunch room. Miss Bettye Blackwell of Nashville is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Blackwell this week. Mrs Earl Talley and Earline of Danville Virginia are at the bedside of her parents.

Will Whitt G. W. Thornton GW. Thornton Floy J. W. Thornton Jack W. R. Foster Fayetteville J. T. Thornton Jerry Huntsville Emma Broadwater Josephine Lawson Janice John Hopper Bettye Nashville Frank Smith Elder Hardiman Camp Breckinridge Kentucky Iate Tommie Collins Catterbury Indiana Fred Renigar Camp Stewart Georgia Joe Chandler Camp Pickett Virginia Pat McDonald Beaufort South Carolina Hoot” Shelton Rotary Club Bettye Blackwell Howard Blackwell Earl Talley Earline Danville

Homemakers Split Rice Breakfast Survey Findings

About one in five homemakers surveyed said they served rice for breakfast. Respondents indicated options included crisp ready to eat rice cereal or plain boiled rice.

Army gridder Ed Tixier named Cadet basketball captain-elect

Ed Tixier, a leading Army football player, is announced as captain-elect of the Cadet basketball team, reflecting his leadership role across service sports.

Army Ed Tixier

Nine-time A L ERA leader Lefty Grove named

Robert Lefty Grove topped the American League in earned run average nine times, a testament to his pitching dominance during his era.

Robert Lefty) Grove

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