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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1950
Page
4
Congressman Sam Hobbs of Alabama, ill and hospitalized, defied expectations by appearing in person to vote on FEPC legislation. The AP noted his commitment and the bipartisan respect he commands, contrasting his absence with his decisive stance once his position is set.
Editor George McLean argues deficit spending persists in a time of plenty. The Tupelo Journal piece links Cotton Council pleas for a 1.5 billion dollar export fund to calls for reduced federal spending. It concludes citizens must balance projects against costs to maintain sound fiscal policy.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round notes bribery amid tax fraud probes in New York City. A Tammany-linked pattern allegedly involves higherups pressuring agents to overlook cases. The column urges President Truman to push real enforcement and informs Treasury Secretary Snyder of these details.
In February 1948 a warning letter alleged unreported black market income by Kenmoor Inc. at 512 7th Ave New York. T-Man James A. Bessell and others pursued the tip, uncovering alleged profits and a paid-off scheme involving three thousand dollars, with Kenmoor’s Rosenthal and Montello claiming they faced a shakedown rather than tax evasion.
Ganey Cannon and Bessell with John Galgano and Anthony Fiscella formed a group to collect income tax payments by smooth tactics. Overlapped with the Kenmoor sting, Galgano found a $300 under the table check to Sherman Chevrolet Co Inc of Yonkers as a bonus on a new car.
The essay argues millions live in poverty worldwide and many in America face deprivation that harms pride and ambition. It stresses maintaining self worth despite limited goods and highlights a 1948 case of alleged tax corruption involving Navlen, Sandberg, and Treasury officials.
Whittaker Chambers testified before the House Un American Activities Committee in 1948 triggering a chain of events that led to Alger Hiss's conviction. The testimony included details of secret documents and a dramatic libel suit, ending with a guilty verdict and lasting political impact.
An auto firm partners Ingraham and Morris Sherman admitted receiving a $300 check amid a scheme that included a $4 000 payment routed through Sherman’s brother in law and Chief Ganey. Sworn affidavits allege Harry Brickman acted to end the matter, with participants later expressing desire to forget the episode.
Two years ago plans for a river bridge moved closer to completion after a meeting in B. L. Malone's offices. A cold wave kept the Twin Cities in a deep freeze with temperatures dropping to 19 degrees. The farm bureau urged fertilizer orders to be placed promptly. In bowling action the Y Dormitory team captured four points from the Railroaders with Owens Weatherly Phillips Vaughn and Byars among the scorers. Goode Grey Burnett, and others also contributed.
Westbrook columnist argues Alger Hiss was convicted of perjury for lying about keeping State Department documents from a Soviet agent. He attacks Washington Post and Eleanor Roosevelt for sympathy toward Hiss and claims isolationist mood and elite bias hid real treason.
Kline and Basham rolled for the Dormitory. Mrs. D. C. Wohlers suffered a paralytic stroke on Saturday but is reported improving. Little Rudolph Winton is out of school on account of illness. Miss Ernestine Kinsolving is improving from an attack of flu. Miss Sarah Adams returned Monday from Tuscaloosa where she was called by the illness of her mother. We have about 25 overcoats left Speake and Echols, Albany, Thursday and Friday. $1.00 Days. Matlock's Cash Store.
Major General Frederick H. Osborn resigns as U S deputy on the United Nations atomic energy commission and argues that world relations must stabilize before any atomic control agreement. He says the cold war between communism and democracy will continue and Asia may become the decisive battleground. He contends peace in our time is unlikely and one world is far off.
An equity suit filed in Anniston Circuit Court accuses Rev. W. C. Swope pastor and trustees E. L. Henson and Bill Sims of unlawfully selling church property to himself. The action is brought by church members on behalf of the Congregational Methodist Church of America board of education.
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