This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
4
The piece notes Panama City and Decatur are far apart and unable to meet in baseball due to travel and invitation issues. It praises Decatur, calls its baseball facility among the best for a city of its size in the South, and expresses sympathy for the Florida sister city over shared baseball fever.
Decatur's Chamber of Commerce gathered Friday night to acknowledge local and visiting supporters who aided the town’s return from economic hardship. The group praised influential outsiders who encouraged timely efforts and pledged mutual help in the future.
A column by Bob Considine analyzes Western views of China and the Russian role. It notes the complex Chinese war style, questions Russia's handling of Chinese issues, and suggests readers consider the new slant on the rising tensions.
The public demands large reductions in federal spending and taxes. Citizens seek action beyond talk as Social Security costs rise and even charitable entertainments incur heavy taxation. The author warns that power to tax equates to power to destroy and fears continued federal control forces local governments to seek handouts.
The article reports General MacArthur held confidential talks with visiting Republican senators including Knowland Ferguson and Smith. He warned Formosa’s fall would jeopardize the Cold War, pressed for U S intervention, and bypassed the State Department on flights and plans for Formosa.
As a child Helen Campbell once wheeled the future judge in a baby carriage. Now an elderly Campbell is indicted for arranging salary kickbacks for Congressman Parnell Thomas. The judge shows compassion toward the congressman during the proceedings.
A reflective piece by Arlie B. Davidson on how life’s meaning changes daily and from day to day. Facing unpredictable events, readers are urged to summon strength, avoid despair, and create something meaningful from remaining circumstances.
The judge granted multiple postponements citing ill health, keeping Miss Campbell under indictment for a year and harming her civil service standing. A second judge later dismissed the case with less leniency for Congressman Thomas, but the delay proved costly for Campbell’s government employment prospects.
FBI official J Edgar Hoover leads an inquiry into Schriber Contracting of Washington over alleged contract violations on the capital dome painting. Charges allege spraying rather than hand brushing saved money, with Capitol Architect David Lynn backing the method used on crevices and coffers.
Clyde Hendrix named to head the Albany Decatur Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing year. John Patterson elected vice president with S M Thompson F H Pointer J P Matlock C W Mathews and Ben Martin as directors. nominees were approved unanimously. Tennis Tidwell seeks ferry license reduction before Albany council. Also notes sports results and social events from Albany.
Pegler recounts Morgenthau's Senate testimony on the 1941 lend lease draft. He cites Foley and Cox as authors, notes Morgenthau's evasive answers, and details Foley and Cox presenting a Treasury drawn bill to appear drafted by legislative staff.
A columnist recalls wartime ties with Chiang Kai-shek and China's Reds, arguing Moscow now shapes Maoist China more than Washington did Chiang. The piece cites a costly Himalayan fuel pipeline, discipline issues, corrupt or reckless acts by Chinese pilots and workers, and lingering skepticism about sovereignty under Moscow’s influence.
Mary Fitzgerald Himes Imogene Nungester Ellen Hildreth Lucille Giles and Mary Wallace Smiley appear in a local social register or community notice listing these six individuals. The item records names without additional context or events.
Kilby Prisoner Leon Cooper aged 18 locked himself in the death row cell after overpowering a guard. He refused to exit until officials cut the lock with an acetylene torch and later surrendered without resistance. Cooper was serving three years for grand larceny and ten more for second degree murder.
The official board met Thursday night January 12 for a regular monthly meeting and fellowship supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith. Twenty nine attended with families. Mr. Smith, chairman, presided over the business meeting and Dee Wasson Sr. gave the closing prayer.
David Bert Harbin of Mobile, 36, died when his old convertible crashed through a cable guard rail on the Cochrane bridge causeway. Patrolmen report the car knocked down a concrete post and appeared to jump the guard rail. Harbin was thrown clear but the car rolled over him. a second Mobile County fatality this year noted by Highway Patrol.
The United States operates about 6800 ice manufacturing plants supplying ice for foods, beverages, and commercial use across the country.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.