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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1950

Page

9

Fan Is Killed In N Y Stands

In New York on July 4 a bullet killed Bernard Doyle a former fight manager watching a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds. Police traced shells to nearby apartments and questioned a 14 year old boy detained for juvenile delinquency while the grandmother Marie Bell faced Sullivan law charges.

New York Polo Grounds Marie Bell Bernard Lawrence Doyle O Fairview N. J James J. Braddock New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Doyle

Scoutmaster Real Hero Of Greatest Youth Movement

HAL BOYLE profiles American scoutmasters as the backbone of Scouting. He notes their voluntary labor, youthful impact on 11 to 18 year olds, and the informal, fatherly leadership shaping character, responsibility, and self reliance.

Hal Boyle Valley Forge America Baother Prist Germany

Thomas Trails In Oklahoma Senate Race Runoff Looms

Incumbent Elmer Thomas trailed Rep. Mike Monroney by more than 7,000 votes as returns from 3,261 of 3,786 precincts neared completion in the Democratic senatorial primary. A July 25 runoff seemed assured by Murray and the other top contenders with 25,000 plus votes each.

Oklahoma City Elmer—Thomas Mike Monroney Monroney Thomas Johnston Murray Murray William O. Coe William H Bill Oklahoma Roosevelt

Real scoutmasters bridge the gap to manhood

The passage extols scoutmasters who gain respect by earning trust rather than enforcing titles. A good leader earns the boys’ cooperation with guidance and practical example, helping youths safely transition from adolescence toward adulthood for a reward greater than pay.

Snyder Called In Tax Hearing

Senate tax writers summoned Secretary of the Treasury Snyder to testify on a bill cutting excise taxes by 1.01 billion dollars but raising levies on large corporations. The measure, backed by the House 375 to 14, faces possible delay if Korea tensions rise. The Finance Committee plans hearings through mid month with a goal to present a bill before adjournment.

Washington Senate Secretary of the Treasury Snyder Senate Finance Committee House George D-Ga Butler R-Neb

Oklahoma Fourth of July primary shapes political clash

The Fourth of July primary draws intense attention as Rev. Bill Alexander, initially a Democrat who switched to the GOP, dominates the Republican nomination against longtime newspaperman Raymond Fields. Senator Thomas, age 73 and in politics since 1926, faces a career-defining contest with 28 years in national service at stake.

Sues Oklahoma Bill Alexander Alexander Raymond Fields Thomas House Senate

President Truman Has No Present Intention To Address Nation

The White House states President Truman has no plan to address Congress or the nation on the Korean War now. Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross said a Blair House meeting discussed whether he should appear before Congress, but no final decision was made.

Washington White House Truman Congress Charles G. Ross Blair House Ross

Excise Tax Cuts Considered To Offset Corporate Levy

A proposal would slash excise taxes by about 1.01 billion dollars by removing rates on many items including jewelry furs pocket books baby bottle warmers movie tickets and telephone bills. It would raise corporate taxes on firms earning over 167000 a year and close loopholes to offset Truman demand. The plan estimates 433 million dollars in new annual revenue from higher corporate taxes while many smaller corporations would see slight tax reductions.

Truman

Kilauea Becomes Legend Home of Pele Across Islands

The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is described as the legendary home of Pele, the goddess of volcanoes worshipped across Pacific island cultures. The account links Pele to volcanic activity and regional myth.

Kilauea Volcano Hawaii Pele Pacific Islands

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