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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1950

Page

4

Counsellor Denham Reels Off Missouri Waltz For Baby

National Labor Relations Board official Denham briefly paused a Missouri Waltz to play Baby It’s Cold Outside. Alabama reports 506 359 total motor vehicle registrations to date. Huntsville starts a canvass to gauge natural gas customers as Decatur advances gas line plans.

Denham National Labor Relations’ Board Alabama H. S. Phifer Montgomery Huntsville Decatur Gas Department

Folsom Promises Stump Attacks If Barred From Elections

Governor Folsom vows to hit the stump again if the State Democratic Committee bars the Folsom crowd from this year’s elections. He has spoken from New York to California and Washington to Montgomery since taking office. He risks trouble if he enters legal questions as he did with the Brannan Plan explanation.

Folsom State Democratic Committee New York California Washington Montgomery Brannan

Smart Boston Robbery Bandits Tripped by Wise Lead

A Boston robbery story describes bandits fleeing with a million dollars while leaving another million behind. The top strategist and drilled assistants executed near flawless work, but the FBI always recovers a missing item and seals another failed crime. Authorities compare the case to rapid arrests seen in North Alabama bank robberies.

Boston FBI Alabama

Morgan County Tax Assessments Rally Toward 1929 Levels

Morgan county tax assessments rise back toward 1929 figures after years of slow growth. Officials credit balanced agriculture and industry efforts and steady gains over twenty years, forecasting record valuations next year for one of the state’s largest counties.

Morgan County

Death of Captain Fred Wyatt Revered Alabama Veteran Leader

Capt. Fred Wyatt died in Montgomery Tuesday night, causing heavy grief among ex service members across the state. He served with distinction as commander of the Gadsden company of the Rainbow division during war and lent decades of service at the Veterans Administration, earning respect in every county. The veteran community mourns a true leader.

Fred Wyatt Montgomery Wyatt Veterans Administration Gadsden Alabama

Lewis In The Middle And The Federal Strike Standoff

The country watches as John L. Lewis faces a three cornered battle with miners and the U S government. Miners revolt against Lewis orders prompting government action to restore a five day work week amid doubts over good faith bargaining.

John L. Lewis United States Lewis United Mine Workers

Republican Dixiecrat coalition blocks debate in House

Drew Pearson reports Democrats and Republicans in the Rules Committee pushing to reinstate the gag rule. Chairman Adolph Sabath is silenced as Leo Allen urges allowing brief remarks. Sabath warns the move would curb debate and rights of members amid a record pace of rules being voted out.

Washington House of Representatives Republicaan Adolph Sabath Illinoiis Sabath House

Sabath's bid for public hearing on Cox resolution fails

In a 7 to 4 vote Sabath’s motion to delay action and permit testimony at a public hearing was defeated. Lyle Delaney and Madden shifted positions during the final 9 to 2 gag rule vote, restoring power balance and highlighting party splits over committee authority.

Sabath House Ray Madden Indiana John Lyle Texas James Delaney New York Cox, Smith William Colmer Mississippi Clarence Brown Ohio James Wadsworth Christian Herter Massachusetts Lyle Delaney Republicrat Madden New Yorker Rules Committee Congress

Wayward Minors Not Protected in Nation’s Jails

The Children's Bureau exposes a shocking pattern with about 100,000 children jailed with adults last year. Juveniles were found serving sentences in state prisons and even shoveling dirt on road gangs, in 84 of 48 states.

Children’s Bureau

Living Today by Arlie B Davidson on self mastery

The piece argues self mastery is ongoing and essential beyond leading others. It notes leaders can misuse power yet fail at self control, urging mastery over habits, temper, prejudices, grumbling, and outlook. It asks readers if they will test their character and direct their life.

Brandon in Albany Decatur Trip Promotes Lee Highway

Governor W W Brandon travels through Albany and Decatur en route to the Tri Cities to speak on the development of the Lee highway. Ford Motor Co reports 1924 domestic deliveries totaling 1 873 581 with an increase of 87 736 over the prior year. The Daily Com mission notes approval to build a bridge across the Tennessee River with 100 000 set aside but potentially refundable.

W.W Bill) Brandon Albany-Decatur Tri-Cities Lee Highway Ford Motor Company Daily — Commission Tennessee River

Budget breaks down how Americans spend 283 dollars

The budget numbers itemize an average 283 dollar expenditure with 90.28 for military defense, 40.47 for veterans pensions, 37.64 interest on debt, 31.41 foreign aid, and 18.11 social welfare. Luz Maria Garcia, a WAC in New Guinea, is hospitalized and later aided by Conrad Hilton who arranged release and a seat on the constellation for Hilton's hotel opening.

New York INS United States Luz Maria Garcia Wac New Guinea Sawtelle Hilton the Waldorf Hollywood Gartia

Juvenile Detainees Shared Jails in 1948 Virginia

The report notes 2 650 Virginia youngsters were jailed with adults in 1948 with cases across Taylorsville and Fairfax. A 13 year old runaway boy endured four days in a two cell jail with a violent inmate. A 10 year old was sent to the South Carolina penitentiary by a circuit judge in Abbeville. The piece cites political machine influence under Senator Harry Byrd.

Taylorsvile South Carolina State Penitentiary Cir Sole M. A. Mann Abbeville Potomac Children’s Bureau Fairfax Virginia Harry Byrd

Big Brothers offer kinder path to steer youths from crime

Criminal studies show jails breed crime, especially for juveniles housed with adults. Big Brothers of America promote individual guidance by volunteer mentors, saving over 5,000 boys last year at under 45 dollars per boy, a fraction of reform school costs.

Big Brothers of America Big Brothers Indiana Boys School Plainfield Ind Children’s Bureau

As Pegler Sees It on Draper Adler and Field

New York report notes Marshall Field backed Paul Draper and Larry Adler amid a $200,000 suit by Mrs. John T. McCullough. The piece links Field and Weiss to a controversial “Thing” and cites Chicago and Prague boycott claims affecting Draper and Adler’s employment.

New York Marshall Field Henry Wallace Tommy Manville Paul Draper Larry Adler John —T. McCullough Greenwich Louis Weiss Carol Weiss King Field Weiss White House Alger Hiss State Department Hiss Chicago Draper Ader Adler Prague Field’s Thing Iron Curtain Communist Party Moscow McCulloughs Mrs. McCullough Connecticut McCuloughs United States

Old and New Ideas on Gout

Gout is a hereditary disorder linked to uric acid buildup with attacks that start after overeating. Diagnosis is aided by X rays. treatments include colchicine and ACTH though supply is limited. Postattack joints may distort with repeated episodes, and excess sweating can stem from infections or thyroid overactivity.

Britons face election rules and voting quirks

Dr Gallup backs Churchill to unseat Attlee while peers may vote in their own right but lunatics and peers are generally barred. Candidates must post 150 pounds with returning officers. funds returned if elected or with over one eighth of votes, otherwise forfeited. Government workers cannot run. deep sea fishermen may vote by mail or proxy.

Britain Dr. Gallup Churchill Attlee Scotland

Nellie Reveil recovers from eye operation in New York

Friends note Nellie Reveil is recuperating after an eye operation at East hospital in New York. She left journalism for protest theatre, radio, and writing, and hopes to return to work after beating the impairment with courage.

Nellie Reveil U. S As East Hospital New York LY

State Department boasts of past deals versus complex diplomacy

Secretary of State Acheson faced a tough audience at a news conference as he contrasted today’s intricate diplomacy with past feats like the Louisiana purchase and Seward’s Alaska bargain. He admitted being “talked out” yet answered questions while students watched and struggled to grasp the discussions on Saar coal mines, Formosa, and atomic policy.

Washington Acheson State Department Alaska Russia U. S Seward Folly Saar Formosa American University

Local Social News from Cullman County and Mt Waialeale Rainfall

Mrs L L Stanfield and Mrs Elmer Hatley of Geraldine visit Roy Alldredge and Imogene Rodgers. Visitors include the Tilleys, Mae McBrayer, Sherman Briscoe family, Reverend Loyd Rogers, Rosia Rodgers, Appline Vance and others. Mt Waialeale rainfall averages about 42 feet yearly.

L. L. Stanfield Elmer Hatley Geraldine Alabama Roy Alldredge Imogene Dora Rodgers John McBrayer Tom Tilley C. D. Tilley Rosa Ann Carol Ida Cornelius West Point Mae McBrayer Sherman Briscoe Central Dora Rogers Loyd Rogers Rosia Ardis Elmer Harley and Son Louis Mitchell Ottis Stanfield Billy Jack Winkles Mt. Zion Fyffe Rosia Rodgers Appline Vance Ted White Manivel Leola Bowden R.C. Alldredge Jones Chapel Baptist Church J. A. Alldredge Cullman W.H. Blackwood James Blackwood

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THE Associated Press Dail MAIL Wall Street Journal American Congress Drew Pearson Washington Merry-Go-Rolind Fair Dealer Living Today Arlie B. Davidson Davidson Louisville, and Nashville International News Service Pegler H. Bird Treassurer E. R. Britnell William‘ E.’ Crawford B. Elliott Chase Ala Robert Chase William R. Nelson Bill West Palm Beach Fla Glenn Harvey Test ‘Board American, Telephone and Telegraph Company New Orleans White Moth Barbara Lamarr Conway Tearle Westbrook Herman NW. Bundesen, M.D Nation Today Arthur Edson James Marlow Cullman County Dripping Springs Mogene Alldredge Mt. Waialeale Hawaiian Islands
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