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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1950

Page

9

Churchill warns Korea crisis could trigger world war

Mackenzie's column recalls Churchill's Commons remark that a communist victory in Korea could ignite a global war. The piece argues a Russian domination of Korea would harm democracies, Asia, and morale, and notes UN actions aim for Korea's independence, with American forces facing tough fighting but not serious danger.

Britain Winston Churchill House of Commons Churchill Korea Rea Russia Far East Asia United Nations Washington MacArthur Truman

Lawyer Leone Taken On Taxi Debt Warrant

In Chicago a lawyer, Andrew Leone of 4318 Cortez, was jailed briefly after he failed to appear in court for an $8.50 taxi debt. Officer William O Connor identified him and served a warrant. Leone posted a $50 bond and was released.

Chicago Andrew Leone William O’connor O'Connor Cortez Leone

Infant Died. Graveside Rites Held at Heflin Cemetery

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Hale of Moulton died shortly after birth at Baugh and Wiley Clinic. Graveside services were conducted Sunday at Heflin Cemetery near Moulton by Rev Smotherman. Surviving are the parents and grandparents James R Steele and Mrs J H Hale Jr.

Heflin Moulton Bea A. Hale Smotherman Baugh and Wiley Clinic James R. Steele J. H. Hale, Jr

Local social notes from Morgan County village area

Community listings detail visits and family happenings in Morgan County Somerville Decatur Hartselle and surrounding areas. Names include Thompson Lemmonds Mikell Winton McDonald Maples Sharp and Johnston with events such as home visits shopping trips hospital stays and Fourth of July weekend activities.

Gene Thompson Tommie Myra Oak Ridge Tenn D. W. Ormes Aline Lemmonds Moulton Gilbert Lemmonds Kyle Gilchrist Jr Decatur Don J. Mikell Ronald Dodd Hartselle R. F. McDonald Athens Arthur Spence G. Mikell A. M. Peck Route Two Joe Winton

Korean Retreats Then and Now Remind Tunisia Battle

Hal Boyle reflects on American withdrawals in World War II Tunisia and the Korean War, noting wounded left behind and the psychological toll. He recalls Kasserine Gap and Faid Pass, Patton’s role, and contrasts with the Battle of the Bulge while stressing bravery amid outgunned conditions.

United States Kasserine Gap Faid Pass Africa Tunisia George S. Patton Germany Rommel Africa Korps Korea Sam Cena Ea Ae Battle of the Bulge

War front letters reveal young soldiers in Korea

The writer laments that front reports describe young American troops in Korea while wishing for veterans. He notes the difficulty of war is hurting beginners and argues a soldier should be old enough to vote once before dying.

Korea Nog

Daily Crossword Across 53 and Cryptoquote

A large crossword puzzle list with Across and Down clues covering geography plants animals and objects. includes a Daily Cryptoquote puzzle with a substitution code and a Milton quote. The puzzle hints reference Longfellow and classic wordplay familiar to newspapers.

Longfellow

Mission Drive and Chicken Fry Planned by Local Church

The C W F met to expand mission and Bible study and formed a committee of Mrs Leon Chunn Mrs Tom Russell and Mrs Dewey Day to oversee a church grounds chicken fry set for Saturday July 13 at seven o clock Adults 75c children 50c Visitors from Ludlow Kentucky Athens Louisville and Decatur joined fellowship with the congregation. Mrs Jimmy Jones remains ill in hospital.

Dewey Day Leon Chunn Tom Russell H. C. Highhouse Ludlow Kentucky Glenns H. E. Neal Jr Athens Gordon. Grantland Arnold Grantland Louisville C. B. Wise Decatur Jimmy Jones

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MacKenzie Decatur Delivery Service Bre Etea Bhue Grant Street Morgan County Somerville Sardia Winton Black Effie Cook Mr. Tabor Tabor Fannie Abbott C.E. Maples Irene Maples Pauline L. Lyle J. T. Goolsby Lynn Shelton Columbus T. W. Riley Curtis Sharp S. E. Allen C. E. Maples Estelle Maples Inez Blankenship Ralph Gaylon Maples Melvin Maples John Smith Donald Edward Hardiman Madison Aline Speegle Joe Frankie J. W. Henderson Joanne Carolyn C. T. Watkins Birmingham J. W. Strickland Winter Garden Fla Wilbur Lemley D. B. Mooneyham John Lyle Mary J. Johnston Mattie Simpson J. D. Johnston Helen J. Lyle Leo Fretwell Floyd Houser Priceville NEW Army William Langer Salvation Army Robert Short Mobile Langer Lucy Martin Selma Southeast Rotary The American Legion Boy Scout Movement Major Langer Battle of Bulge Hal Boyle New York Has Boyle Turner Coal & Grain CO Checkerboard Store Moulton St Daily Crossword South Highlands Ark China Egypt Naut Asland Tibet Siberian Gulf Down Swamp Ireland Park Manhattan U. S Naugok Ckawxvj UBC Mpbcky Milton King Features Syndicate Second Ave Aquila Goodyear Workers Gene Ahern Austinville Second Avenue Southtown Kirby's Kirby Phil Wal Hermosa Don's Floor Don Williams H. Ryan E. Moulton
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