Alabama mourns Sam Hobbs amid illness and political doubt
All Alabamians hope for a swift recovery for Congressman Sam Hobbs who will not seek re election. The text notes Hobbs as an able house member and predicts his absence will be felt nationally. A Georgia ex mayor faced a firearm discharge charge, fined $200 and sentenced to 12 months, with a probation tweak if the fine is paid.
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Sam Hobbs
Hobbs
House
Congress
Iron City
Georgia
Formosa Debate Stirs Senate Over Cairo Decisions
Senator Elbert Thomas challenged Secretary Acheson during a four hour Senate Foreign Relations hearing, saying Formosa should not have been given to Chiang Kai-Shek after Cairo. He noted the 1895 treaty ceded Formosa to China and argued Cairo shifted power, burdening Asia with self rule questions. Senator Vandenberg pressed whether Cairo's stance would be saved by a later peace treaty.
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Washington
State Acheson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Formosa
Chiang Kai-Shek
Cairo
Thomas
Japan
Acheson
China
Winston
Churchill
Hong Kong
Asia
Sen
Arthur Vandenberg
State Department
Vandenberg
Farast
Winter Weather Buoyed by Mild Season
The piece argues that a mild winter has prevented coal shortages the nation would face in a typical season. It notes John L. Lewis hopes the weather forecast will worsen and that experts say unusually warm conditions have kept fuel supplies adequate across much of the United States.
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John L. Lewis
U. S
Decatur Promises Professional Baseball This Summer
Decatur is assured of professional baseball in Class D this summer, though the exact circuit or league alignment remains undecided. Local sport fans are urged to stay tuned as proposals develop and Decatur’s baseball interests stay active.
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Decatur
March of Dimes Seeks Morgan County Support
Morgan County launches a drive for the March of Dimes with Frank Troup as chair or manager candidate. Polio toll rises yearly and residents are urged to donate six thousand dollars. Half stays local to combat polio and half supports national headquarters. door to door solicitation aims to secure funds within a week.
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Morgan County
Frank Troup
Meer
March of Dimes
Decatur Chamber of Commerce looks to new year led by Loyd
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce under Elmer Loyd Sr faces a busy year with city building as a goal. Ewell K. Gregg, two-term leader, passes influence to Loyd while the city aims for further growth through determined leadership and community cooperation.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Elmer Loyd, Sr
Ewell K. Gregg
Decatur
Gregg
Elmer Loyd
Campaign After the State Democratic Meeting Sparks Alabama Hiring War
After the State Democratic Committee meeting, Alabama politics will erupt as candidates surge for offices from governor to constable. The piece likens the coming campaign to Frank Dixon’s era with vast applicants and few openings, predicting lively spring contention and many disappointed hopefuls.
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Alabama
State Democratic Committee
Bush
Frank Dixon
Montgomery
Constable
Cairo conference conflict and drift between Churchill Roosevelt and Chiang Kai-Shek
The Cairo meeting opened poorly with Churchill and Roosevelt missing the airport greeting and Chiang Kai-Shek entering negotiations in a sour mood. Roosevelt proposed Burma road aid and Hong Kong flow to China, while Churchill opposed Indian troops in Burma and supported reclaiming Singapore. Chiang threatened to leave, but Roosevelt kept him, and Formosa was later tied to China as per the Cairo accord.
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FDR
Chiang
Roosevelt
Burma
India
Churchill
Singapore
Hong Kon
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Hong Kong
Burma’road
Formosa
Japan
Cairo
Our Friendship With India Background Questioned
The article notes a background explaination not shared at a Senate closed session. Senator Henry Cabot presents a significant question during the inquiry.
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Henry Cabot
Living Today Reflections From ARLIE B DAVIDSON Column
A reader column by Arlie B Davidson is shaped by reader letters and comments praising the Christmas season thank yous. Contributors include a businessman a pair of housewives and a reader who wishes for a compilation of ideas. The piece emphasizes life and shared experiences.
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Living Today
Arlie B. Davidson
Acheson Defends Formosa Policy Before Senate Panel
Secretary Acheson faced a harsh Senate grilling on Formosa with Wisconsin's Wiley and Iowa's Hickenlooper leading the dissent. He warned a communist takeover would yield no American gains and outlined a defense line across Japan and the Philippines. Lodge defended bipartisan unity despite Republican critics.
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Lodge Jr
Massachusetts
Formosa
Acheson
India
Pakistan
Vandenberg
Lodge
Senate
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wisconsin
Alexander Wiley
Spry
Princeton
Alexander Smith
New Jersey
Doar Bourke Fickenlooper
Iowa
Smith
China
Secretary of Defense
Hickenlooper
Japan
Philippines
Texas
Tom Connally
Best Dressed Labor Leaders at Gompers Birthday Dinner
Rough-and-ready Sam Gompers would not recognize the labor leaders at his 100th birthday anniversary dinner. They wore evening clothes and paid 12.50 a plate. President Truman attended briefly, noting Gompers’ passing the same year he lost a home county election in 1924. He praised Gompers as a democrat. Vice President Barkley quipped it’s nice to be with so many vice presidents.
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Sam Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Truman
Gompers
Barkley
Missionary Reports Shape History Says UC Researcher
History expert Dr. Frank J. Klingberg of the University of California notes 19 years of compiling British missionary society reports from 1700 to 1949. The early colonial America materials reveal detailed data about communities and local life.
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Los Angeles
Frank J. Klingberg
University of California
America
Klingberg
Treatment of Kidney Stones and Diets
An article explains why people form kidney stones, highlighting calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate types, their causes, and how diet and fluids affect prevention. It notes X ray and urine tests aid diagnosis and stresses tailored treatment due to chemical variety among stones.
Rise Up O Men of God Urges Spiritual Growth For Decatur
The speaker ties material growth in Decatur to spiritual growth and Christianity. He urges church attendance active participation gifts and prayers, urging men to abandon lesser pursuits and serve the King of Kings through church work and outreach.
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Decatur
Japan
Church
Decatur Junior Chamber Plans Birthday Banquet Highlights
On January 21 the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a week long birthday celebration banquet at the Country Club. A 1949 most civic minded award and a golden key will be presented. Guest speaker is W. Co. Bill Dobbins of Montgomery, veteran state planning chair.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
W. Co
Bill”. Dobbins, Jr
Montgomery
State Planning Commission
Cole Young
Bill Lindsey
Frank McLaughlin
Ben LeDuke
Meredith Woodall
Bob Short
Decatur
Executives Tour Sites as Chamber Data Is Shown
In the Twin Cities today five executives from a large Eastern mill reviewed proposed sites and data from the Albany Decatur Chamber of Commerce. The Alabama Power Company held its first annual employee banquet at Hotel Lyons with 26 guests. The Underwood Muscle Shoals bill passed the Senate on a final vote. The First Baptist Church of Decatur held its annual election naming T. M. Dix as chairman of the board of deacons and W. M. Bailey as vice chairman. John I. Katcher, noted voice and instrumental teacher, announces a new location at 251 Grant Street. Palace Cafe proclaims itself a new eatery. C F Rauschenberg of Russellville visits Albany relatives. Frank and Joe Wear return from Birmingham to see their brother Walden. Edna Aycock returns from Nashville, Columbia, and Pulaski. Katherine Parsons visits Pulaski with Mrs. W. W. Hickman. Mrs. W. H. Jarmon is ill at her sister’s home on Moulton Street. The West Masonic Theatre advertises “Just Married” next Thursday.
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Twin Cities
Albany-Decatur
Ladies Nights Set by Rotary and Lions for February
Rotary fixed February 6 for its ladies night with Henry Busse and his orchestra to perform. Lions moved to February 21 from February 14 due to space conflicts, both events to be held at the country club.
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Rotary
Lions
Jack McLaughlin
Bob McNelly
Henry Busse
Ed Rogers
Civitan Football Prospect List for Fall 50
Civitans Joe Elliott Bill Frazier George Perry and Paul Sprayberry examine potential opponents for the Fall 1950 football match A rematch between Southwestern and Sewanee and a Florence versus Howard clash are under consideration with October 7 as the target date Other candidates remain in contention
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Civitans
Joe Elliott
Bill Frazier
George Perry
Paul Sprayberry
Southwestern
Sewanee
Florence
Howard
Girl State Candidate Chosen From Decatur High School
The American Legion Auxiliary begins selecting a Decatur high school girl for the state Girls State event in Montgomery this June. The recipient will receive an all expenses paid trip and will be chosen by faculty and the principal from the junior or senior class based on an overall rating.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Montgomery
Decatur High School
Rotary Bulletin of Local Club Meetings
Monday at noon O S Doc Hagen will discuss local vacation service. Monday night Pilots meet at Greystone at 7 for dinner with Mrs Bertha Timberlake and the public affairs committee leading the program. American Legion exec committee and board meet at 7 30 to discuss budget baseball and building improvements.
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B. G. Ryan
Civitans
Jaycees
Legion Hall
Moose
Kiwanians
Brue Spencer
Boys and Girls’ Work Committee
Kiwanis Honors Dr Burton F Austin Reaffiliation
The Decatur Kiwanis Club welcomes Dr Burton F Austin back as VA medical director and notes his status as a charter member of the local Kiwanis group.
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Kiwanians
Burton F. Austin
Decatur Club
Austin
Decatur
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club Plans Birthday Celebration At Month End
The Decatur Kiwanis, oldest civic club since 1920, schedules a birthday event toward month end. James Ratliff named chairman of the under privileged children's committee, relieving first vice-president Joe Calvin.
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Decatur
Kiwanis
James Ratliff
Joe Calvin
Jet transport plans push forward as CAA weighs Avro C-102 certification
Washington previews a wave of jet transport activity as Canada may seek CAA airworthiness for the Avro C-102 the first jetliner to fly in North America. Officials map three development steps from conversions to all new designs while the Civil Aeronautics Board prepares to study jets at Langley and draft civilian rules ahead of FCC channel changes.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
America
GAA
U.S
England
Civil Aeronautics Board
Langley Air Force Base
Virginia
Retailers Demand Action on Luxury Tax Rates
New York retailers protest slow congressional action on the 20 percent federal excise tax on luxury goods. They warn sales are near a halt as consumers await a decision. They urge Congress to remove or retain the tax now.
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New York
Congress
CAA Plans Reallocation of 6 Million Airport Aid Funds
The Civil Aeronautics Administration will reallocate about 6 million dollars in unspent federal airport aid within ten days. Most goes to states that spent their first allotments. some returns come from states that did not use funds timely. Reallocation uses the same area population formula as before. Nearly 160 million dollars has been appropriated for the four year aid program.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
FCC freezes new television permits end of year halt
A New York television industry brief reports the FCC has frozen all new station permits. Only about 1 percent of permits remain outstanding, and when those go on air there may be no further permits issued.
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Television
New York
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Washington eyes costs of U N and other groups
A senate executive expenditures subcommittee led by Senator O Connor Md will release a report in a few days detailing U S spending in international organizations. It seeks economies, noting the United States is the largest contributor to many entities often linked to the United Nations.
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Washington
Senate
U. S
United Nations
O'Connor
Government concessions under review in federal buildings
Washington reports both Senate and House committees weighing tighter federal control over cafeterias and privately operated concessions in government facilities. The Post Office Department is expected to push for higher rates as its 1930s deficit projections exceed revenues. A House panel will launch an inquiry into leasing and overstaffing in government offices.
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Washington
Senate
House
Post Office Department
Railroads to cut rates on steel shipments to beat trucks
Industry sources say railroads will reduce rates on certain steel consignments in the coming months to compete with trucking. The concession targets heavy loads carried on a single car as rail hauls rise on highways, with some centers reporting as much as 70 percent of steel moving by road.
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New York
Administration plans strong chairs for boards and commissions
The administration drafts a plan to place several boards under strong chairmen appointed by the President rather than by directors, avoiding rotating appointments. Expect House Appropriations Committee action to cut Veterans Administration operating funds, excluding GI benefits.
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More Capital
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Veterans Administration
Collision causes injuries and light damage on wet road
A Friday night head on collision on Austinville Road at about 11 30 p m left minor injuries and light vehicle damage. The 1936 Chevrolet was driven by Charley Higdon of Decatur 3 and the 1937 Ford by Raymond Kelly of 1320 Fife Avenue South. Officers Louis Landers and Richard Hyche investigated.
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Austinville Road
Chevrolet
Charley Higdon
Decatur
Ford
Raymond Kelly
Fife Avenue
Louis Landers
Richard Hyche
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