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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1949
Page
4
Bob McNelly and Claude McMurtrie receive community thanks for assembling a representative squad that competes with the top semi pro competition in the state.
Western senators grilled Secretary Gordon Gray over a CCC funded plan to buy Argentine beef at lower costs while 100 million pounds of canned Mexican beef sit in government warehouses. Gray cited legal duties to obtain reasonable prices, and said Argentina had been insufficient to meet demand. The CCC said it has tried to sell to the Army for months. The off the record dinner menu was beef.
Instructions suggest sending letters to local papers signed with names like Friend of the Air Force or Army Wife. The note also mentions a military time form 0915 and contains unclear guidance about wording in item 1. The fragment shows internal memo language on public influence and timing.
Gis front Men's civic clubbers are reminded of this week's meetings. Rotary wins Monday and Wednesday, Kiwanians Thursday at Woodall's, Lions noon meeting Tuesday for the Country Club installation banquet. Munson Hinman will install Lions officers and Tail-Twister Rooster Roberts will assist. A new state commander arrived as the post notes a 200 group reach. Delegates to Mobile include McEntire and Garvis Ford among others.
In Kentucky the official Commonwealth publication sparks interest in touring places, suggesting families hit the road. The note adds that Alabama might consider a similar approach to spotlight sites and attractions for readers.
The forthcoming 1950 census will reveal whether Birmingham Atlanta Houston Dallas or Memphis has the larger population. The writer argues happiness comes from quality of living, not city size.
The proposed 40 million road bond issue could clear the Legislature if a gasoline tax is attached. The measure may provoke opposition from gasoline interests, but public support and willingness to pay could prevail.
The piece argues big labor wields power in today’s government and targets Senator Taft in Ohio elections next year. It counters that farm votes may hold more sway, noting Taft’s survival of previous labor challenges and predicting his continued resilience due to his rugged honesty.
Iowa Senator Hickenlooper charges the Atomic Energy Commission with incredible mismanagement amid a probing inquiry. He opposed Lilienthal as chairman from the start and warns the AEC chief will wish he never heard of the atom being split.
The Decatur story highlights a active, progressive community restoring itself after hard times. Citizens united behind school expansion, a new junior senior high project, and recreation upgrades including a country club stadium baseball field and harbor. Future prosperity hinges on broad citizen backing and shared plans for growth.
Officers' wives who lobbied for the military pay raise bill in Congress used written instructions styled like an army order. The notes urged disciplined meeting tactics and stressed the need to press why pay is insufficient and that enlisted men are affected, portraying a coordinated advocacy effort.
ARLIE and DAVIDSON discuss courage by minority action. They note real courage shows when one moves against the crowd, facing effort and risk, unlike easy conformity. Historic prophets and reformers exemplify this enduring trait.
Senator Pat McCarran of Nevada used repeated objections during unanimous consent to stall a noncontroversial tin allocation extension. Senator Burnet Maybank said the extension was needed in case of communist trouble in Bolivian tin mines, while the House had approved it. The exchange drew sharp replies from Majority Leader Scott Lucas and McCarran.
In heated debate Senator McCarran of Nevada blocks action while Senator Magnuson of Washington demands extending the Maritime Commission's authority to sell, charter and operate vessels. Magnuson pledges to stay on the floor to stop the commission unless it complies with law.
The Mojave Desert averages five to six inches of rain per year and summer temperatures reach about 120 degrees. This summarizes a climate note highlighting arid conditions and extreme heat in the region.
Decatur post will install its newly elected officers Monday night at the Legion Hall. The meeting is set for 7 30 p.m.
Five Kiwanis sponsored pig club members and their fathers attend the Thursday Kiwanis meeting. The 24 outstanding lads were chosen countywide to receive and raise a registered pig, with scarcity limiting recipients. A summer pig clubber clinic at Cole Springs will feature Auburn livestock expert G B Gilbert on pig raising.
Decatur Legionnaires repeat as Edward Gandy trophy winners for outstanding youth work led by LeRoy Me.
Pastors paragraph emphasizes the gospel as good tidings to share with all people. It urges faithful fulfillment of the responsibility to herald the King so others may know him. The piece echoes the hymn urging Zion to fulfill its mission and publish tidings of peace and redemption.
The Mrs. Civitan s return Monday at 7 30 p m the Civinettes wives of the Civitans will meet at Mrs Frank Clements for a brief business session.
George Evans Oakley held in Limestone county jail on robbery charge. Hearing scheduled for July 22. Oakley arrested at his home near Stella Tennessee after robbery of 10 dollars and food from a Salem area grocery. Authorities joined in manhunt from Temperance Oak to Oakley’s home. Sheriff Sandlin said he is held without bond.
Mobile Senator Joe Langan plans to press a bill to legalize pari mutuel betting in the Alabama Senate next Tuesday. The measure, heard publicly Thursday, is nearly identical to a bill rejected by the House earlier this session.
In Birmingham the May to June period showed a continued decline in general employment. The total estimated area employment fell from 212,350 in May to 211,130 in June, per the state employment service office.
Paving of Walnut Street will begin Friday as part of a citywide hard surfacing program linking ny Street and Sixth Avenue. A $300000 bond issue finances the long range project. Dinkey Rinks beat Madison 9 4 in baseball with Lanier leading at bat and Hendrix adding two safeties. First Methodist downed Decatur Baptist in YMCA league action with standings listing First Methodist 3 0, Central Baptist 1 1, Central Methodist 9 2, and Decatur Baptist 0 1. Local summer travelers include families visiting Tennessee and Brewton, with other residents returning from Birmingham and Florence.
Morgan County National Bank of Decatur Alabama files a balance sheet as of June 30 1948 with assets totaling 44 272 198 57 including cash balances United States Government obligations and loans. Liabilities total 42 233 618 86 with deposits and other liabilities and capital accounts 977 . the director and cashier certify accuracy and the notary public signs.
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