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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1950
Page
1
Weather and local notices from Morgan County region
Partly cloudy this afternoon with possible thundershowers on Thursday. John A. Glasscock Jr is admitted to Decatur General hospital. Vernon Baugh secures a building permit to tear down an old house and construct a six room frame dwelling at Fifth Street and Eleventh Avenue West for 2000 dollars. Leo Terry admitted to Hamil Clinic. Mr and Mrs J R Sharp announce the birth of a daughter at Decatur General hospital. Five persons tried in county recorder's court with charges including intoxication and disorderly conduct. Mrs D O Anderson admitted to Decatur General hospital. Various locals visited or conducted business, including J H Gilbert and B H Blevins. Junior Chamber of Commerce to meet at Why Not cafe. Stephenson family reunion planned for July 16 at Hickory Grove church with all descendants invited. Dr W Nelson Guthrie to lead prayer at Central Methodist Church tonight. Morgan County Red Cross appeals for more used playing cards for Tuscaloosa veterans hospital. cards needed within days. Noon temp 93, max 95 today, 82 at 8 am, no rain in past 24 hours. Priceville Home Demonstration Club picnic July 8 at 4 pm at the cave. bring basket lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Baugh
Fifth Street
Eleventh Avenue West
Stephenson
Hickory Grove Church
Lawrence County
James Monroe Stephenson
Huddleston New Alabama Legion Chief at Birmingham Convention
George Huddleston Jr. of Birmingham was elected commander of the Alabama Department of the American Legion at the state convention in Huntsville. He defeated J. Allen Tucker of Union Springs, who then moved to make the election unanimous. Governor Folsom pledged support amid Korea War tensions. The convention planned the 1951 gathering in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
George Huddleston Jr
U. S
Birmingham
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Huddleston
Truman
Korea
Department
John E. Drinkard
Falkville
Sea Route To Be Protected
Protection of the sea route linking Korea with Japan tops Far East war priorities. U S and British ships and American land patrol planes sweep the waters to keep the lane clear for transports to Pusan. An Essex carrier addition is expected to bolster convoy protection amid risks from small craft and potential submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Korea
Japan
Far East
United States
Korean
Pusan
Far East Command
Russia
Inf
Pentagon
Expulsion of Bishop O Hara from Bucharest Nunciature
Romania ordered the expulsion of Bishop Gerald Patrick O Hara of Savannah Atlanta and two other members of the apostolic nunciature on spying charges. Vatican sources view the action as a prelude to suppressing the Bucharest nunciature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Romania
Gerald Patrick O’hara
Savannah
Atlanta
Georgia
Vatican
Apostolic Nunciature
O’hara
Bucharest
Nreateas
O'Hara
Crew Clears Wreckage After C-119 Crash
A 15 man reclamation crew from Sewart air base Smyrna Tenn worked through the Fourth of July weekend to clear a crashed C 119 Flying Boxcar near Pryor Field. They expect completion by Friday night with guard fire crews standing by due to gas fumes and a risk of ignition. The plane cost 700000, with similar models at 400000 and salvageable instruments worth up to 100000. The team, quartered at the National Guard armory, will return after a three day pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force Reclamation
Sewart Air Base
Smyrna
Tenn
Pryor Field
Charles Edwards Jr
Edwards
Air Force
314 Maintainance Squadron
National Guard
Folsom Signals Court Fight Over Reapportionment
Governor James E. Folsom warned a possible lawsuit during a special Alabama session as he urged immediate reapportionment. He claimed the current legislature violates both the Alabama Constitution and the U.S. Constitution's due process clause, while lawmakers debated whether to stay to vote on administration measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
James E. Folsom
Alabama
House
Senate
Folsom
Seaa
Snyder backs tax cut bill amid Senate hearings
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder endorsed the bill’s corporate tax increase of 433 million dollars a year while criticizing excise cuts totaling 1 01 billion. He noted the revenue balance relies on closing loopholes and revisions as the Senate Finance Committee opened hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Snyder
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George C. Marshall
Car Loses Power But No Wonder Since It Is Pulling Another
Jacob Garfinkle of Stoneham said his car slowed during a two mile drive and, upon entering a garage, saw a driverless automobile hitched to the rear. He told police the stowaway was apparently secured to his vehicle as he drove away from a parking space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jacob Garfinkle
Stoneham
Reinforcements Pour In As Front Battles Intensify
Allied forces clash with North Korean troops on the central front south of Suwon as air strikes and naval operations target Pyongyang. U S reinforcements pour into Korea from Japan by air and sea while MacArthur reports air and artillery exchanges and encirclement actions near Suwon and Osan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Suwon
MacArthur
South Korea
Osan
U.S
Seoul
Taejon
Korea
William F. Dean
U. S
Valley Forge
Triumph
Pyongyang
Mac
Han River
War fears dampen holiday mood as Korea conflict looms
U S troops push in Korea while Americans mark independence day with sober reflections. President Truman and Secretary Dulles warn of inescapable choices and compare potential outcomes to Munich. Eisenhower notes Koreans seek peace, UN officials plan coordinated action amid rising tension. In Manila independence celebrations focus on the global threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Korea
Washington
Truan
Korea
Pentagon
J .Foster Dulles
Boy Scouts
U. S
Munich
Eisenhower
United N
New Y
Manila
Soviet Move In East Predicted
Diplomatic observers in Hong Kong forecast a Soviet surprise move in the Far East within weeks. They expect Chinese Red troops in Manchuria to aid North Korea, with Manchurian redeployment signaling Moscow’s response to U S aid to the South, while anonymity guards their identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Russia
United States
Far East
Manchuria
North Korea
Hainan Island
South China
South
Tokyo
Korea
Bull and Fence Fire Incident in Independence
In Independence Missouri on July 5 a bull next to a flimsy fence was kept from a new red fire truck as a fire chief allowed a controlled burn. The fire smouldered in a tree while authorities monitored the scene through the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Tom Pollard
Burning Rock Not From Meteor Says UA Expert
University of Alabama geologist H. D. Pallister says the red phosphorus-like rock is man made not meteoric in origin. The substance resembles Haleyville finds and burned with whitish smoke and onion-gas odor when struck, prompting further investigation by Air Force authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meteor
U. of A
Vic Bubbett
L. H. Hi Mediten
Decatur
University of Alabama
H. D. Pallister
Pallister
Haleyville
Air Force
B. E. Bates
Hill
Bates
Sam
Visitors Will Be Heard Here at First Methodist Church
Church officials announce temporary pulpit rotation at the First Methodist Church while Pastor Dr. P. D. Wilson recovers from illness in Decatur General Hospital. Rev. Thelmer Vaughn of Madison will speak next Sunday at 11:00 AM. a 7:30 PM service will feature Marks ota Christon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
P. D. Wilson
A.H. Nabors
Decatur General Hospital
Thelmer Vaughn
Madison
North Korean Offensive Shifts Battle Line South Korea
North Korean forces press south from Suwon toward Taejon with tank thrusts and reinforcements while American and South Korean troops retreat toward safer positions. U S and British air strikes target Pyongyang as observers forecast further Soviet and Chinese moves in the regional war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taejon
South Korea
U. S
Thoy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rae
John A. Glasscock Jr
Grant Street
Leo Terry
Thirteenth Avenue East
Hamil Clinic
J. R. Sharp
Tenth Avenue East
Recorder’s Court
Ninth Avenue East
Detur General Hospital
J. H. Gilbert
Athens 7
B. H. Blevins
Hartseller
Parker Montgomery
Moulton 3
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Why Not
W. Nelson Guthrie
Central Methodist Church
Frank Kirby
Morgan County
American Red Cross
Veterans Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Red Cross
Priceville Home Demonstration Club
Diaky
RED
Ane Lsegions Chief
BY Elton C, Fay
Preas
Loyal H. Hill
Morgan-Lawrence Line
Daily
Moulton-Decatur Road
Stanley Rich
North Koreans
The
Associated Press
Suwon-Inchon
7 Center
Soviet Union
Andrei Vishinsky
Moscow
China
North
Orient
Formosa
By Ken Reynolds
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