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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1950
Page
4
A political column argues that if Ohio defeats Senator Taft with State Auditor Ferguson, the electorate should avoid mocking the South and the party’s choices, suggesting restraint in namable jabs despite Ferguson’s language issues.
Athens and Decatur along with Morgan and Limestone counties funded essential runway construction at Pryor Field. The appeal urges immediate action to secure adequate airline service as the airfield develops, noting years of need and the current position to pursue service.
Residents living near Benson Field push for immediate removal of the dilapidated fence and grandstand, arguing the site is not being used properly while the high school relocates to a new building. They say the field should be repurposed now and seek relief from the school board.
In a letter the writer questions why colleges count students as residents of their host towns rather than their home towns. He asserts the choice is obvious and urges readers to ask their own children where they live and why. The piece mocks the census ruling as screwball.
Citizens who invested years ago saved the country club property from being sold for farming. On July Fourth hundreds enjoyed the facilities and pride in a preserved public amenity. The article honors those public spirited donors and notes the risk of losing the property to cotton and corn.
Census work shows fast growing cities also expanding their corporate limits. Knoxville’s 1950 population reached 124 177 with a 12 669 gain since 1940, while Nashville rose 101 783 aided by annexations. Amooga and Shelly area gains reflect this urban expansion trend.
The article notes surprising accord between General MacArthur and President Truman amid the Korean crisis. Two telecommunication sessions with the White House occurred early in the war, including a grim ground‑troop proposal from MacArthur that was quickly approved after a formal request was suggested.
After flying to Korea MacArthur expressed pessimism in a second conversation and urged Washington to grant full authority to bomb North Korea and use ground forces. He demanded more divisions and heavy equipment be rushed to Japan as part of an accelerated war plan.
Grim faced military leaders awaited Korea news as a girl sprinted through the Pentagon shouting Rosen hit a bases loaded homer for Cleveland defeating Washington in a dramatic baseball moment.
The Post Office Department investigates anti Negro groups sending inflammatory mail from New York aimed at defeating Senator Frank Graham of North Carolina. Graham opposes post election probes and rejects involvement by Senator Gillett's committee amid reports of up to 1,000,000 dollars spent by Republicans and Dixiecrats.
The passage defines a hypocrite as someone who plays a part to gain benefits not matching their real self. It contrasts stage acting with real life, noting church and societal pressures lead some to present a false self. It cites inconsistent behavior between religious settings and daily actions.
In Caux Switzerland the Moral Re Armament assembly gathers 82 countries as war clouds loom. American participants include NAB, US Chamber of Commerce, National Grange and CIO, amid a mix of religious and political figures. The movement promotes moral re armament as practical Christian guidance for world peace.
The piece notes that aggressive propaganda from Alabama Klansmen and other anti Graham campaigns circulated widely. It claims Frank Graham drew support from poorer voters who largely abstained in the second primary, with 63 000 of his first primary voters staying home.
President Truman voiced frank fears about Korea's impact on the Asian economy during a cabinet lunch. He urged anti inflation measures to prevent hoarding of scarce materials and ordered NSRB to prepare immediate actions if Korea widens into a world war. Britain shifts on China UN seat while Bevin predicts Moscow gains.
Pegler argues that collective bargaining rights undermine individual rights and distort democracy. He links union power to corruption, political manipulation, and ties to communists and extortion, citing Hawaii and historical figures to warn of widespread control by union bosses.
In fiscal year 1949 two of every five applications for Farmers Home Administration loans were filed by veterans. The share highlights substantial veteran participation in mortgage credit programs during the postwar period.
Senate leaders cut their law making plan to taxes and appropriations as they seek to finish by August 1. Lucas and Taft back a pared agenda with FEPC likely doomed, civil rights and statehood measures in jeopardy while the RF C transfer to Commerce faces a July 9 deadline.
A waterspout formed over Pole Cat Bay near Blakeley Island threatening a large Mobile housing project. Weather official W L Tilson described a cone of water rising 700 feet and winds of great force. it vanished within minutes without damage.
School lunch cooks end a record year in the national lunch program with 1.3 billion lunches served to 8 million children in 52,800 schools. Food purchases totaled 189 million dollars locally, while the U S Department of Agriculture contributed more than 400 million pounds of food in addition to purchases.
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