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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1951
Page
4
A historical quote asserts lack of solutions for Korea. It places responsibility on the Department of State and Chiefs of Staff to craft policy and treaties with 16 Allies, asserting their decisions determine global peace or destruction.
The piece argues that federal workers are overpaid and over holidayed, with too little productivity. It cites Reader’s Digest reporting by Stanley High and recounts M. E. Thompson’s oath story to illustrate the inefficiencies of the current civil service and congressional control.
The piece argues private investment vs government spending, praising regional industrial growth for Decatur and the Tennessee Valley. It cites editorials noting Georgia greenlighting military spending but warns such funds are short term compared with investing in new factories, urging community support for durable industries.
Washington column exposes 14 congressmen taking a two week Panama Line cruise with families at reduced rates or free. Names include Beckworth, Curtis, Machrowicz, Heller, Albert, Cooper, Harden and others, with secrecy over who rode the free trips and criticisms of economy doublespeak. The piece ends noting a devotional prayer from House Chaplain Bernard Braskamp.
The article notes that discussions in Congress are derailed by personal attacks and character assassinations. It highlights how debate quality declines as politicians focus on reputational damage rather than policy.
An essay discusses how modern life pressures people toward loneliness and argues everyone should learn to be alone and content. It cites Thoreau and notes initial emptiness but eventual self companionship, emphasizing personal growth, new ideas, and ongoing learning as the art of solitude.
Mike Di Salle attended a pep rally to lift morale among OPS staff. Boss Mobilizer Charlie Wilson named him “my general” leading the fight against inflation, prompting Di Salle to quip about being drafted and now a general in Washington.
Analysis argues Moscow seeks peace partly due to radar controlled proximity fuse effectiveness in Korea. MacArthur allegedly did not deploy it early, allowing Chinese casualties to mount. Col. Roberts trained crews. under Ridgway the fuse sharpened American firepower amid fighting.
The American Legion in Decatur will install new officers on July 23. The post elected new heads Monday night with E. C. White to succeed as commander and Tommy Brooks as senior vice commander. Milford Roan and Leo Wright will continue as junior vice commander and finance officer. Walter Marvin Penney becomes adjutant and Reese Robertson is new chaplain. New trustees are Garland Roberts Jimmy Williams and Irby Byars. Fifteen members will attend the state convention in Birmingham July 15-17.
Bob MacGregor announces plans from newly elected Jaycee officers for the next year. A Decatur insect control program review is on the agenda. Directors listed include J B Harkins secretary Meredith Woodall state director R W Henderson membership R E Ellis programs Mahlon Trimble finance Joe Phillips promotions Marion Burke public relations Frank Chenault Jr social development Jack Kopp health and care.
Reserves press for faster promotions and fair mobilization plan as the joint chiefs delay sending the measure to Congress. West Point and Annapolis officers oppose mobilizing regular reserve units, causing inactive reserves with families to be called to active duty while few regular reserves are activated.
With a new president and officers the Rotary club adopts a revised structure. Four of the six directors, excluding president Al Shelton, oversee various committees including attendance and bulletin under director A Jimmy Bloodworth, director B Charles Norman handling vocational service and employer relations, and director C Billy Duncan managing community service youth and related programs.
Washington reports Selective Service officials assure the Army the 150000 draft surge will be gradual. Four F classifications remain, with 4-Fs and 1-A prospects awaiting new universal military training rules, as the Army plans a fall call of about 50 000 per month while summer vols grow.
Rotarians gather at the Country club for a noon meeting including a golf demonstration led by Herschel Speer and Melvin Lowery. Kiwanis board to meet July 6 at 6 30 PM. John Smith, commander, leaves July 8 for two weeks Army Reserve training as sergeant first class.
Washington reports the General Services Administration expects another rubber price cut in October, with a 14 cent per pound reduction today yielding an initial $40 million saving over three months. Government monopoly buyers and other factors point to prices dropping below the new 52 cent level. Larson notes 52 cents may still not be realistic.
Washington hearings begin this month on a bill to grant unemployment benefit rights to federal workers and standardize the 20 differing annual leave systems among government agencies.
Moscow reports that Russia may debut several new aircraft at the annual air parade near Moscow at Tushino airport in July. Review stands are being prepared as officials anticipate displays like the MiG-15 first shown at past shows.
The Saar coal region seeks full autonomy with an embassy replacing the French high commissioner's office. Gilbert Grandval predicts no return to Germany despite German-speaking inhabitants numbering about one million. The Saar’s economy is tied to France and Grandval rules out reintegration.
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