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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1950
Page
4
The pre inauguration phase is finished and Governor-elect Persons and his family can move into the South Perry Street mansion after completing redecoration and renovations of the property.
The Montgomery Advertiser reviews an English device called a mechanical morale raiser. It shouts Bravo and Well done at intervals and pats the user on the back. It even delivers a peal of laughter after a joke. The piece mocks the contraption as a needless morale booster for anxious times.
In Decatur Alabama a columnist urges starting 1951 with cautious optimism. He notes farmers, workers, and merchants face year ahead but foresees improvements, mentions Chemstrand plant and possible industrial growth, and emphasizes prayer for guidance to keep peace and faith.
The armed services use "mechanical brains" to cut years of staff work to minutes. Norbert Wiener reports to the National Security Resources Board that such machines will free up millions of technicians in five years. Army at Aberdeen and Dahlgreen, Navy at Dahlgreen and Wright Field, Harvard, Bureau of Standards, and four new systems for Air Force and Navy promise rapid advances.
Informants claim a August 8 meeting between Molotov and Mao forced China to join Soviet Korea strategy. The terms reportedly include equipping 15 Chinese armies, eight volunteer Chinese armies for Korea, training Viet Minh for Indo China, and planned invasions of Hong Kong.
Arlie B. Davidson argues the twentieth century has seen wars that devastate cities and threaten Western civilization. She warns another conflict would ruin nations, fuel communism, and leave a shattered, impoverished world, echoing General Marshall’s Memorial Day warning.
Portuguese Macao near the South China coast was postponed indefinitely as authorities await a new invasion date for Formosa after U.N. forces were expelled from Korea.
Soviet delegation privately boasted of key atomic research at the Ararat mountain laboratory in Russian Armenia with scientist Shatnov' among those named. Russia also tightened control of uranium mines in Chinese Turkestan as strategic moves unfold amid Cold War tensions.
In Minneapolis a friendly ex pilot joined the Big Brothers across the U S and Canada to rescue a troubled boy named Dave. A teacher, psychiatrist, and social worker helped place the boy with his Big Brother who guided him away from delinquency. They built model planes and Dave began toward becoming a good citizen and perhaps a future Big Brother. A nationwide Big Brothers movement exists with ongoing city chapters and events scheduled for January 7 to 14.
McCloy pressed Acheson with urgent cables urging Adenauer’s invite to Brussels to discuss West German participation in the Atlantic pact army. Schuman warned he would walk out if Germans discuss defense against Russia. West Germany reportedly angered by the perceived snub.
Lou Boudreau, with Cleveland in 1944, played 134 double plays as shortstop, establishing a major league record that endures today.
Congress moves to revise the 1948 Selective Service Act to raise the draft pool toward 3.5 million, expand who is called, and extend service. Proposals include drafting 18 year olds, veterans for non combat duties, and reducing deferments while considering universal military service amid college and industry concerns.
Strategic material controls appear to be working in reverse in some instances. One manufacturer with a DO is cited amid the discussion of policy and supply chain impacts.
Collectors nationwide begin accepting 1950 income tax returns on Tuesday. Returns need not be filed with the district collector until March 15, but filing early may speed refunds if due.
Washington column recalls World War II era definitions. Examples show witty labels such as Coordinator who creates organized chaos from order, Consultant as an ordinary man far from home, and Conference as a group that deems nothing possible.
In the conflict era, the Armed Forces used more forest products by tonnage than steel. The shift reflects supply priorities and strategic material needs during wartime production.
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