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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1950
Page
4
Observers note that many miners refuse to obey his orders for a three day week. The miners show discipline despite tension and could challenge further Lewis directives if given a chance.
Time is short but not gone to pay poll tax and participate in the spring primary. Nine gubernatorial candidates are named with more likely, and Morgan county may see up to 10,000 of 12,000 possible votes cast.
The piece argues President Truman should push a no new taxes pledge for 1950 and 1952, contending that Americans want tax relief and view current proposals as burdens on individual wallets rather than from any ideal source. It warns that continued taxation fuels public discontent.
The Coming Church Survey in Decatur mobilizes about 1,000 volunteers to visit homes Sunday afternoon to collect church participation data. The effort aims to map church membership attendance and overall religious engagement without doctrinal teaching, with results shared to pastors for action.
The report outlines a secret month long poker match in Moscow between Stalin and Mao and its possible effect on Manchuria. Mao insists on sovereignty while Stalin seeks a Moscow backed regime. Soviet influence grows in China as Mao faces pressure to resist foreign control.
Massachusetts Congressman John W. Heselton voices strong opposition from his district to gagging bills. He argues the issue should be debated openly on the congressional floor rather than confined to the rules committee and stressed his respect for his constituents.
Advice stresses parent role modeling over commands to shape children. Parents must embody self control kindness education and community values to influence offspring, acknowledging imperfections yet underscoring example as primary influence, citing a London mothers meeting remark by Princess Elizabeth.
Rep J Harry McGregor Ohio and others oppose a gag rule change, arguing it hurts the party. Charles Halleck rebukes the opposition while Clifford Case New Jersey and Jack Javits New York warn GOP support aids Democratic opposition in the next election.
Rep. Reid Murray of Wisconsin accused Southern Democrats of luring Republicans into a coalition against civil rights. He blasted their tactics in the oleo tax repeal fight and warned of another conflict over house rules, citing Southern colleagues who he said use Republicans to protect regional interests while opposing Truman policies.
Pegler argues the US failed to remain world leader after World War II as the Soviet Union asserted influence. He cites FDR recognizing Soviet Russia in 1933, Dies committee testimony, and references to Hiss, Frankfurter, and Litvinoff, framing recognition as a strategic concession to Moscow.
Two years ago today a fire near the Putnam home at 1209 4th Avenue was sparked by a neighboring flue. Residents acted quickly and the fire was out before the arrival of the fire truck. Eighteen prominent residents were called to meet Monday to raise $100,000 for a Tennessee River bridge. A letter signed by John Patterson and S A Lynne was sent to sixteen Twin City residents. The Albany council let a contract for a South Albany storm sewer to Charles E Malone at a special meeting. The Woodward building on Bank Street was sold to R N Harris via Thomas E Pride real estate. J K Hughes was appointed Lyons hotel manager. Mrs R G Cortner hosted a Friday Thirteen meeting with guests Mrs J L Echols and Mrs William Watson of Eutaw Alabama. Mrs W R Shelton and Mrs D Williamson will entertain the Progressive Culture club at the Hotel Lyons. Masonic Theatre, January 30, Gladys Bernardi presents a comedy in three acts at Albany High School titled Am I Intruding.
An Inside story notes how the United States at the United Nations may reverse its stance on recognizing Franco Spain after a prior shift prompted by Soviet influence. It highlights Paul Culbertson’s hard position as U.S. envoy in Madrid and the last minute U.S. reversal ordered by the State Department, with broader implications for Spain’s economy and Western relations.
William R. Klang, son of a carpenter, defies family plan by pursuing the horn. He becomes principal French horn player in the National Orchestra while also learning carpentry to construct his own home.
The Berliner Anzeiger reports Berlin court buildings freeze witnesses with long waits up to seven hours. It complains the cold drafty halls cause hunger and anger and “cold feet” for those called to testify.
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