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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
4
Cold weather in California and Florida could reduce next year’s cit rus crop. The piece notes a potential drop in production and reflects on broader farm and policy concerns. It mentions health, crime, and political issues from local to national levels without detailing specific events.
The Daily questions how Georgians backed Truman while opposing Taft-Hartley repeal and warns that support for federal civil rights policy could reshape Southern racial norms. It cites a United Press dispatch about a federal court upholding the Civil Aeronautics Administration order against an airport relocation.
Riffs about the proposed trip to Washington for President Truman's inauguration circulate as the two state bands entertain the idea. A playful suggestion urges one band to march in each direction to mirror the split Alabama delegation at Philadelphia.
The Morgan County Post of the American Legion proposes a modern baseball facility to serve as a living memorial to local World War I and II veterans. They seek broad support and invite the Disabled American Veterans to join, noting DAV funds could fund a bronze memorial within the park.
Senator Sparkman of Alabama lists 12 items he says should come before the 81st Congress including labor reform housing education TVA expansion social security and farm price support. He links the November election to a mandate for continuation of New Deal policies and urges citizen input to guide lawmakers.
Glamorous actor Robert Taylor, noted for Escape and Stand By For Action, testified before the committee and later fired a sharp private letter accusing the panel of chasing publicity. He calls the investigations a three ring circus and says FBI files already cover the truth.
President Truman's access shows a hit or miss pattern as aides decide who gets White House entry including Louis Rosenstiel and Frank Verbest while Ickes faces delayed thanks for loyalty. A Tennessee Senate feud erupts with McKellar slamming Kefauver over cooperation and Truman support, prompting Kefauver to respond about his campaign for Truman.
A cautious interpretation describes a strategic victory while noting the public divided electorate with 48 percent in one direction and 52 percent in another, suggesting the result is not a clear mandate.
Arlie B Davidson reflects on living in the present and making today count. The piece urges planning for tomorrow while leveraging today’s thoughts, attitudes, and habits. It stresses that living well today creates a hopeful vision for the future.
Senior Tennessean McKellar writes to President Truman charging Kefauver with false claims about Tennessee support. Kefauver replies with a brief letter to the White House, while Truman indicates he understands the Tennessee scene after long involvement in politics.
Senate turmoil erupts as Senator William Langer of North Dakota objects to the Vandenberg nomination for president pro tempore during a GOP caucus. Taft leads a motion for unity, but Langer cites Michigan policy stances and his state’s opposition, prompting a dramatic floor exit.
Westbrook notes Adolf Berle, ex assistant secretary of state, faced crossfire during hearings on the American activities committee as Whittaker Chambers alleged a State Department conspiracy. Levine backed Chambers, detailing looting and photostating of files sent to Moscow, while Berle offered muddled defenses and later claimed concern over pro Russian influence within the department.
Two Montgomery police officers, Patrolman W. D. Durden and Winkler Campbell, were suspended and ordered dismissed after a police trial board found they beat Paul Patrick, 28, with a blackjack and fists during an arrest last month. The panel recommended outright dismissal following the hearing.
An estimated 97 percent of people aged one to mid life show bone and joint changes typical of arthritis and rheumatism, highlighting widespread age related wear.
Fr James Keller of Maryknoll promotes the book You Can Change The World arguing one percent of people acting with honesty neighborliness and unselfishness could overcome global troubles. The Christophers movement seeks to spread Christ’s ideals through ordinary daily acts across religious lines.
Truman frames his message as unfinished New Deal work, reviving Roosevelt era aims. Proposes universal medical insurance, expanded social security, low rent housing, FEPC anti lynching and poll tax bills, older wage and antitrust goals, TVA style river projects, and new taxes. Also seeks authority to build steel mills and repeal Taft Hartley, while preserving credit controls and export powers.
Birmingham construction permits issued in 1948 totaled 19,671,070 dollars, the highest in 21 years. Building Inspector H E Hagood reported 7,409 permits for 6,818 buildings, including 56 apartment houses.
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