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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1950

Page

12

New Try Urged On Atom Pact Across Nations

The New York Times says President Truman is urged to reopen talks with Russia on control of weapons of mass destruction before deciding on producing a hydrogen bomb. Lilienthal and others push for international negotiations. Truman aims to decide in two to three weeks.

New York The New York Times Truman Russia the Times Washington James Reston David E. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission United States Lilienthal Times State and Defense Departments

Thurmond Opposes Federal Aid to Education in State

Gov J Strom Thurmond, speaking to the South Carolina General Assembly in his annual message, argued against federal aid to education. He urged funding from state resources to educate children and warned federal regimentation and bureaucrats would threaten the public school system. He noted his role as Southern Governors Conference chairman.

Golumbus S. C J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina General, Assembly Thurmond Southern Governor's Conference

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle

A crossword list with across clues from 1 to 50 with various word clues. Includes a cryptogram puzzle titled DAILY CRYPTOQUOTE showing a substitution cipher hint and an example with Longfellow. Also notes yesterday's cryptoquote quote and syndicate attribution.

Longfellow

Thurmond Attacks Federal Aid and Washington Policy

Thurmond blasted federal education aid and blamed Washington for imposing policies on the South. He claimed the current actions amount to Pendergastism, not Rooseveltism, and criticized the New Deal as a stacked double deal against the South. He did not name the President directly.

Washington Thurmond South

Henry J. Allen Dies in Kansas at 81

Henry J. Allen, 81, former U.S. senator and Kansas governor, died early Tuesday in Wichita after several weeks of illness. A longtime newspaper editor and publisher, he was 20 years less active in politics and chairman of the board of The Wichita Beacon at his death.

Wichita Kas Henry J. Allen Kansas Allen Wichita Beacon

Veterans Groups Back WWI Bonus Plan Hearings

Two veterans organizations urged Congress to grant a bonus to World War I veterans at a House veterans affairs committee hearing on a veterans legislative program for 1950. Commanders of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Amvets spoke, while American Legion and Disabled American Veterans also appeared but made no bonus recommendations.

Washington Congress Veterans of Foreign Wars The Amvets House Veterans Affairs Committee American Legion Disabled American Veterans

Unusual obituary mirrors a long ago Sulllivan County note

A lettered obituary from the Ohio Newspaper notes Sam dead after a neck wound during a drunken dispute with his wife. Doctors failed to halt the poison and the knife was used. The piece mocks Sam as a unique, fallen figure, a vice emblem with no redeeming crime yet fading with the season. It blends social satire with dark whimsy about his life and death.

Ohio School of Journalism Ohio State University Sullivan County Review Sam Griddle Eureka Butts Claryvillee

Employer's Daughter Defies Etiquette in Dictionary Debate

A snide remark about the term jerk appears as a noted entry in a newly issued dictionary, prompting commentary that Webster himself would have protested. The remark underscores tensions between slang and standard lexicon in modern reference works.

Debutante in strapless gown draws mixed reactions

A debutante event features a debutante in a strapless gown amid reactions from onlookers. Mrs. George W. Carr remarks on public cries for justice, noting people’s responses vary with circumstance.

Henry's Wife Travels for Doctor Visit and Poker Party

Henry's wife travels to another city to consult a doctor. He sends the children to their grandmother and hosts a poker party with friends. A Western Union telegram interrupts the game by phone.

Henry Western Union

Smith Learns Wife Has Twins After Shock News

Henry Smith hears a doctor announce his wife carries twins causing a stunned reaction as he drops the receiver in a tense moment. F B Hopkins M D signs the note delivering the news while a crowd of observers witnesses the disclosure.

Henry Smith Henry F. B. Hopkins M. D Smith

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