Reducing the North Korea red herring debate and a baseball replay ruling
Alabama Journal cautions the president that North Korean soldiers are not red herrings while noting investigations and bureaucratic issues. In Greenville a rattlesnake bite leads to a local hospital visit. Birmingham and Atlanta face a replay decision by President Hurth on a Baron Crackers game affecting standings and gate counts.
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Alabama Journal
Birmingham
Atlanta
Hurth
Barons
Crackers
Higgins
Baron
Fourth of July Death Toll Reaches Record Level
A 1936 style holiday report notes 739 deaths across traffic crashes drownings and other accidents during the Fourth of July period. Alabama nearly matched overall high fatalities with 21 traffic deaths and seven drownings, warning of further risks on future long holidays.
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Alabama
Folsom Presses Reapportionment Call for Alabama
The piece argues Governor James E. Folsom is right to push reapportionment in Alabama. It states his motives may be sincere or political but asserts the constitution should guide legislative representation. It urges continued reminders from the Tennessee line to the Gulf about unfair legislative administration.
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James E. Folsom
Alabama
Folsom
Tennessee
Gulf
Words From A Father on War with Communism
A father, with a son in the Pacific, voices strong anti-Communist views urging decisive action. He argues Communists are enemies of the country and should be deported rather than jailed, while acknowledging legal hurdles and harsh measures. He contemplates drastic options and justice for the nation.
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Korea
Europe
United States
Pacific
Washington
Hhe Pacific
White House discussed winding up McCarthy hearings
A secret White House meeting before the Korean outbreak debated ending the McCarthy communism probe. Attendees included Senators Tydings, McMahon, Green, Vice President, and Attorney General McGrath. A proposed 12 member commission would review government records and possibly include Spellman Eisenhower and Roberts. Green and McGrath opposed. The White House shift aimed to show anti communist State Department.
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White House
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Senate
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Maryland
McMahon
Connecticut
Green
Rhode Island
Senate Committee
McGrath
Cardinal Spellman
Eisenhower
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
Commission
State Department
Barkley
Truman
Limelight for Key Post War Military Map Shows
Gen Joseph Lawton Collins Army Chief of Staff carries a detailed Korea map through a Pentagon corridor as silent crowds form outside the White House. Senators gather around an Eastern Asia map in the Senate chamber while foreign relations members watch a TV of the UN Security Council. Joe McCarthy fades from the news as his press releases lessen in impact.
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Joseph Lawton Collins
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Pentagon
Korea
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Foreign Relations Committee
U. N. Security Council
Joe McCarthy
Western Powers Plan to Arm West Germany and Boost Forces
The United States Great Britain and France agree to reverse policy and arm Germany by building a large West German police force as fast as trained. President advisers warn of rising prices wages and inflation. A major communist capture in Korea reveals critical military equipment and dumps. General MacArthur suggests bombing the South Manchuria railway but risks Russian entry.
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Great Britain
France
Germany
South Korea
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Korea
Russia
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Truman
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United Nations
Douglas MacArthur
Far East
Air Force
Self help story on changing from within
A man struggles to keep a job due to personal barriers and poor fit with workplaces. An older mentor reveals the core issue lies inside him. He shifts his self perception, focusing on inner change, which gradually improves his work life and perspective. Change must come from within, below the surface.
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Jos
Cold War Redoubt Tensions Rise Near Korea
Intelligence reports sight tanks on flatcars bound for the Korean front along with Vladivostok activity. Truman plans a military mission to Chiang Kai-shek for Formosa while Chinese Ambassador Wellington Koo aids setup. Defense leaders Johnson and Bradley fall ill on recent Japan trip. aide Kenneth Craig and Col. Monroe Johnson hospitalize, only Louis Johnson remains well.
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Vladivostok
Korea
Truman
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Formosa
Wellington Koo
Pentagon
Defense Johnson
Japan
Joint Chiefs of S.if
Bradley
Kenneth Craig
Johnson
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Monroe Johnson
Louey Johnson
Taft Faces Questionable Stance on Korea Policy
Column notes Bob Taft flipped on Korea policy after Truman ordered U.S. troops in. He had urged Acheson resign for reversals yet praised policy after troops were sent, prompting calls to expose how policy shifts might have occurred under Taft as secretary of state.
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Bob Taft
Taft
Dean Acheson
Korea
Senate
Truman
Acheson
Taft record on foreign policy questioned in brief
The document surveys Taft's votes on foreign affairs. It notes opposition to the North Atlantic Pact and to military aid to foreign nations, opposition to extending the Marshall Plan to 1951 despite earlier support, and support for amendments to cut economic aid except for Spain. It cites his vote to confirm Acheson and his Yale ties, contrasting with Bridges who pushed a stronger Korea stance.
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Taft
Europe
Spain
Franco
Lon Eae
Acheson
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GOP
Vandenberg
Bridges
New Hampshire
Korea
Truman
Korean naval deputy reports March landings attempted in the South
Capt. Kim Yung Choi, deputy chief of the Korean navy, said that in March an attempt to land communist troops and guerrillas in the South was made and repelled, as translated Korean newspapers released on June 12.
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Korea
Kim Yung Choi
Washington on Korea and U N crisis aims
Policy makers expect to avoid broad public panic while facing multiple hot spots around the communist rim. Pentagon briefings stress balanced Western forces and a cool informed public backing U S actions as Korea evolves and UN support remains steady.
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Washington
State Department
U. S
America
Submarine Incursions Reported Near Korean Waters
In March Navy units repelled incursions near Woolneung island and Pohang. Captain Kim cited rising unidentified submarines and naval vessels menacing coastal facilities and water depths. A Russian vessel was sunk off Wonsan on the 26th amid ongoing patrol skirmishes. Korean forces claim Russian observers allied with northern communist units.
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Kim
Woolneung Island
Pohang
Wonsan
Democratic primaries outline for South Dakota and South Carolina
A Monday South Dakota convention will nominate candidates for state offices except governor who is set for a June 6 primary. A Tuesday South Carolina Democratic primary will select nominees for U S Senate six House seats governor and other state offices.
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South Dakota
South Carolina
U. S
House
Pastors' Paragraph on Peace and Surrender to God
A devotional piece urges readers to seek peace by surrendering to divine leading. It cites Bible verses about keeping the mind fixed on God and Jesus offering peace to calm troubled hearts.
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Jesus
Ancient tablet claims Babylonian math predated Euclid
Iraqi Museum curator Taha Bagir says a 4000 year old clay tablet from Tel Harmal near Baghdad contains a Babylonian theorem that predates Euclid by about 1700 years. The deciphered inscription, part of a cache from the early First Dynasty era, was unveiled after recent excavation.
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Baghdad
Euclid
Taha Bagir
Bagir
Tel Harmal
Community Club Meetings Post Fourth of July Break
Local clubs resume after a Fourth of July pause with DeLano hosting first game between Civitans and Rowed Ye age and Lions versus Kiwanians in the second. Rotarians meet at Woodall's Monday, Lions at the Country Club Tuesday, Civitan luncheon at Tennessee Valley Hotel Wednesday, Kiwanis program led by Julian Bibb Jr. Thursday with reception committee Vic Rubbett ine and Johnston Street at 7 p.m. Disabled veterans invited per D.A.V. plans.
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Delano
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Ule Ie
Lions
Kiwanians
Lyons
Rotarians
Woodall’s
Country Club
Tennessee Valley Hotel
Woodall
Julian Bibb Jr
Kiwanis
BPW Committee Heads to Meet for New Year Plan
The Business and Professional Women group will convene a committee chairmen meeting at Mrs. Dorothy Woodall's home. The newly appointed chairmen and the executive committee will outline activities for the coming year including program coordination education and vocations public affairs legislation international relations and more.
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Dorothy Woodall
Lila Pritchett
Mary Sullivan
Flora Boyd
Ruth Petty
Ann Fusch
Pratt Memorial
Carrie Alexander
The
Alabama Business Women Magazine
O. B. Smith
Flossie Chandler
Anna Blackwell
E. G. Hamilton
Jane Potter
Beulah J. Petty
Dial Petty
Gussie Bell
Winnie Sentiff
the Grapevine
Sally Smith
Decatur Delegates Honor Post With State Plaque
Decatur delegates to the Alabama American Legion state convention in Huntsville returned with a plaque designating Decatur Post as the best all around in the state. Among the delegates were Waverly Loosier Allison Smith Garland Roberts Leo Wright Oliver Sheppard Garvis Ford Fred Robertson Butler Hine Billy Hine Julian Bibb Jr Joe Petty Monroe Rodgers C A Poole Jr Nathan Lanier James Odom Jr Horace Simmons Jr Morgan County officials Lawson Lynne Somerville 2 district commander and John Drinkard Hartselle state dept senior vice commander. Loosier served on the credentials committee.
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American Legion
Huntsville
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Alabama
Legion
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C. A. Poole Jr
Nathan E. Lanier
James Odom Jr
Horace Simmons Jr
Morgan County
Lawson Lynne
Somerville 2
John Drinkard
Hartselle
State Department
Loosier
Lions Club welcomes Florida visitors to Decatur event
Nearly 50 Lions and Lionesses from Lake Worth Florida travel in a motorcade to Decatur for a luncheon at the Country Club and a 45 minute Tennessee River cruise. The group is escorted by state Highway Patrol as they head to the national convention.
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Lake Worth
Florida
Decatur
Lions’ Club
Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Tennessee
Legion post to install officers Monday night
The American Legion post plans the installation of its officers Monday night at the Legion home with a state officer expected to assist. Commander Loosier identified the event and guest involvement.
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American Legion Post
Legion
Loosier
Watermelon Cutting Planned at Woodall's in July
Plans for a D A W watermelon cutting event at Woodall's are set for July. The outing begins at 7 p m with buses provided for transportation from Second Ave.
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D.A.W
Woodall
S. E
Second Ave
A Day to Remember Chicago Police Officer Rescues Child
Police officer Al Butvill and his wife marked their ninth wedding anniversary with a family outing to Lincoln Park. When a seven year old fell into a lagoon, Butvill jumped in to save him, then faced a missing car key and later found he had lost a key to his house, returning home by bus before climbing in a second floor window.
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Chicago
al Butvill
Lincoln Park
Butvill
Lea
Butvills
Butville
Ancient tablet hints at early geometry in Babylon era
In a fragment from around 2000 BC near Babylon, the El Harmal tablet reportedly outlines a basic geometric concept. Scientist Bagir explains the tablet shows a method related to an isosceles right triangle formed by two equal sides and a perpendicular, indicating early geometric reasoning.
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Babylon
el Harmal
Bagir
Junior Chamber Directors Set Meeting at Woodalls
The Junior Chamber of Commerce directors will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Woodalls. This marks the first gathering since the installation of new officers at the Why Not on July 5.
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Chamber of Commerce
Woodalls
Charter No. 14414 Reserve District No. 6
Report of condition of the entity referenced by charter and district identification. Details may include financial status, assets, liabilities, and compliance with regulatory standards as reported for the given charter and district.
State National Bank of Decatur June 30 1950 Assets Report
The State National Bank of Decatur Alabama lists totals as of June 30 1950 with cash balances 11 286 756 03 including reserve and collection items and various asset categories. It notes government obligations mortgages and other assets with premises valued at 183 000 and furniture 207 000 and total assets reported at 41 093 912 39.
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United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Balance Sheet of Morgan Bank District July 4 1950
The document presents capital accounts and liabilities for a Morgan County bank in Alabama. It lists demand deposits 25 983 085 99, time deposits 6 514 833 46, government deposits 514 951 23, state deposits 4 792 585 45, bank deposits 911 823 11, other deposits 131 993 99, total deposits 38 849 273 23. Liabilities show none for mortgages, bills payable none, other liabilities 32 009 00, total liabilities 38 881 273 23. Capital stock B class 800 000 90, surplus 800 000 00, undivided profits 2 212 639 16, total capital accounts 41 093 912 39. Notary sworn July 4 1950 by Lucile Murphey. directors J W Wyker Jr, John D Rather Jr, Wm H Martin Jr.
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