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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1950

Page

4

Hydrogen bomb debate splits Atomic Energy leaders

Atomic Energy Chairman Lilienthal urges exhausting options to out law atomic warfare and appealing to the Russian people. He and Oppenheimer Urey oppose the hydrogen bomb, while Lewis Strauss backs the project with support from the National Security Council and Congress. The decision rests with President Truman.

Strauss Lilienthal Atomic Commission Lewis Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Truman Commission National Security Council Atomic Energy Committee of Congress

March of Dimes drive asks Morgan county for six thousand

A //Mor gan county campaign appeal urges residents to donate a portion of a $6,000 goal for polio relief. The message warns that withholding funds could derail the effort and questions readers about their responsibility to their families and community.

Morgan County

How Many Men Are Members in Alabama PTA

The Alabama School Journal editor argues men now show more PTA activity and fathers engage more in schooling. The piece questions clear data on male PTA membership and activity in Decatur and Morgan County, noting vague claims and seeking comment from Walter Jackson and Hafford Lee.

Alabama School Journal P- TA P-Ta Alabama PTA Walter Jackson Hafford Leeman Decatur Morgan County

Where Accidents Occur

An Associated Press report from Chicago notes rural driving is twice as dangerous as city driving. It cites 21 500 motor vehicle deaths in rural areas versus 10 500 in cities, with pedestrian deaths 6 200 in cities and 3 650 in the country. The article urges drivers to be careful for others as well.

Associated Press Chicago National Safety Council

Basketball Fans Show Unmatched Loyalty in Sports

The Daily argues basketball fans display greater devotion than fans of other sports. It notes fans attend long tournaments, endure multi hour sessions, and travel to games, seeking more court action than any other sport's followers. Several factors are considered for basketball's popularity and partisan support.

the Daily Song Louisiana Tulane Louisiana State University

Atomgrad a Separate World in Soviet Armenia

American intelligence reports Atomgrad a vast Soviet atomic energy center near Mount Ararat, 55 miles northwest of it and 32 miles from Yerevan. A walled complex housing about 70 000 people in four sectors uses hydroelectric power from high mountain rivers.

Amercan Intelligence Russia Atomgrad Armenia Mount Ararat Yerevan Zanga Atomic Center

Living Today Lessons for Living in Everyday Life

ARLIE B DAVIDSON outlines six simple principles for better living. Emphasizes tackling trouble, avoiding procrastination, keeping temper in check, doing one’s share, striving for best while accepting essentials, and fostering goodwill to ease burdens for others.

Passing diplomats scrutinized by Polish premier in Washington

Stanislaw Mikolajczyk, Poland’s exiled prime minister, discusses Moscow’s recall of diplomats from satellite states. He notes many were opportunists, recalls of Polish vice consul at Lille and eight consuls in Sweden, and resignations by Rudzinski and Fried seeking asylum. He cites shifts in Soviet policy toward displaced officials.

Stanislaw Mikolajczyk Poland Washington Moscow Mikolajczyk Europe Russia U. N China Lille France Sweden New York Alexander Rudzinski Acheson Arnost Fried London

Atomic secrecy and Truman Johnson remarks fill White House meet

A White House staff conference clarifies nuclear program steps and defense focus. President Truman denies rumors that Secretary Louis Johnson is on the outs and orders no leaks about Johnson or others.

Truman Johnson White House Louis Johnson Defense Louie Mr. Truman Louie Johnson Jim Webb State Department Pentagon Formosa Far Eastern Secretary Johnson

Connecticut Senator Benton Sworn In Changes Party Affiliation

Connecticut's new senator Bill Benton, formerly a Republican, is sworn in as a Democrat. Before the ceremony he met with Republican Senator Ralph Flanders of Vermont and joked about meeting his new Democratic colleagues.

Connecticut Bill Benton Senate Benton Ralph Flanders Vermont

Limiting Air Force Groups Debate Overcuts Described

The article argues Congress will revisit a 70 group Air Force limit. It claims President Truman would reduce to 48 groups, down 16 from pre Pearl Harbor levels, noting 64 groups on the day of the attack and 243 by war’s end.

Congress Truman Pearl Harbor Air Force

Two Years Ago in Decatur Visit and Local Business Openings

W L Mapother L N president J A Wheeler and John Scott arrived at one o clock greeted by a reception committee including F A Bloodworth W R Spight and others. Mayors presented city keys Judge Eyster gave Mapother a scroll with 800 names. Oine Whe establishment will open on Bank Street at the former Woodard Dowdy site. The Tavern lot, destroyed by fire, has been sold by Malone Jo Dillehay Brothers. Ralph H Barter of Chicago named sales manager of the Decatur Box and Basket Co.

W. L. Mapother J. A. Wheeler John Scott F. A. Bloodworth W. R. Spight W. Mathews W. W. Rahm Clyde Hendrix M. Thompson W. A Bibb Tennis Tidwell W .J Meininger James A. Nelson Decatur F. L. Carswell Albany C. Eyster Mapother Oine Russell & Russell Bank Street Woodard & Dowdy Malone Jo Dillehay Ralph. H. Barter Chicago Decatur. Box &Basket Company

Divorce, Love, and Sacrifice in Marriage Says Pegler

Pegler argues surveys miss the core of marriage which is self sacrifice and deep love. He cites the Catholic ritual as best guiding principle and notes divorce rates rise from selfishness and ignorance of true marital Basis. He recalls cases of long marriages and warns against cynicism and public ridicule of noble vows.

New York United States

Albany's First Upstairs Store Showcases Better Suits

Progress among egg case and veneer suppliers in the South notes Miss Clara Newman of Tusumbia visiting Mrs. E. R. Bain at 1113 4th Avenue South. Princess North of 36 features Jack Holt Ernest Torrence Lois Wilson and Noah Beery as a companion to Covered Wagon. Stone The Clothier offers the best suits for men, located over Central National Bank.

Clara Newman Tuscumbia R. Bain 4Th Avenue South Jack Holt Ernest Torrence Lois Wilson Noah Beery Stone the Clothier Albany Central National Bank

Diet and Liver Disease Nutrition and protein needs in cirrhosis patients

Modern guidance links diet to liver cirrhosis management. A glycogen rich, high starch diet with adequate protein aids repair. 150 grams daily. When unable to eat, IV glucose may be used. Amino acids cystine and methionine are emphasized. injections of protein hydrolysates or plasma can help. Ensure vitamins and minerals, include fats, and use yeast, liver, and orange juice for vitamins.

Pension Group to Meet in Birmingham for 1950 Campaign

The board of directors of the Old Age Pension of Alabama Inc. will meet in Birmingham on Sunday to elect three members and plan its 1950 campaign.

Birmingham The Old Age Pension of Alabama Inc

Maid Confesses Fatal Beating of Employer's Son

In Tonawanda New York a 19 year old housemaid Leona Williams admitted beating to death four year old Timothy Hefner the employer’s son saying the boy wouldn’t mind and interfered with her work. The autopsy cited a massive abdominal hemorrhage and police awaited a conference before charging. no charge was filed yet.

Tonawanda N. Y Leona Williams Timothy Hefner Emil Grzenkowski Erie County District Attorney's Office Timothy Buffalo New York City Paul J. Ruecki Grzenkowski

West End Protest Over New State Liquor Store

Seven Birmingham West End churches urged officials to block state liquor stores from residential zones after a new shop opened last week. Dr. L Wilkie Collins of West End Methodist led a resolution appealing to Gov Folsom the city commission the APC board and the attorney general.

Birmingham West End L. Wilkie Collins

Banker W A Welker Dies at 69 in Haleyville

TM W A Welker vice president of Traders and Farmers Bank Haleyville died yesterday after a heart attack. He is survived by son Milton Walker, who is president of Planters and Merchants Bank Uniontown Alabama.

Haleyville Ala W. A. Welker Traders and Farmers Bank of Walker Milton. Walker Planters Merchants Bank of

Camellias Highlight Alabama Flower Shows Across Four Cities

Camellian shows were staged yesterday in Montgomery Tuscaloosa Greenville and Atmore with several other exhibitions planned in the state. Additional shows at Brewton and Union Springs are scheduled this weekend across Alabama.

Montgomery Alabama Tuscaloosa Greenville Atmore Brewton Union Springs

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