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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
13
Washington reports Russia may maintain about 800 naval craft near Korea with 70 to 80 submarines including XXI class. Critics say the fleet lacks balance and many vessels are not part of a coherent force.
The article notes a rhino cannot see a motionless man beyond 40 to 50 yards but can detect a human presence from a quarter mile away or more using its keen sense of smell.
The analysis notes uncertainty about small Soviet vessels that could mass for amphibious use and the U S concern over landing craft in the Far East. It highlights the submarine force as the main focus, tasked with severing Asiatic lifelines and reconning Western Pacific movement, with any sightings kept secret by the Pentagon.
DETROIT July 13 Patterson the so called Scottsboro Boy is expected to be freed after FBI arrest and a planned motion to drop federal charges. Assistant U.S. Attorney James S. Soltesz said he would seek dismissal while Alabama Governor James E. Folsom defended the state prison system. Patterson fled Alabama to avoid imprisonment after a 75 year term and had escaped Kilby prison.
Glen Daniel, 48, office manager for a Birmingham beer distributing company, was robbed of about 2400 in cash at gunpoint as he entered his car on a Southside street. A masked bandit leaped from a second car, demanded the money, and fled with the haul.
Russell A. Yarbrough seaman recruit, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Yarbrough of Cullman, starts basic training at the Great Lakes training center. The program covers seamanship, Navy customs, signals, navigation and ordnance as recruits transition from civilian to naval life.
The first landing operation by U S Marines occurred on New Providence Island in the Bahamas as part of the Revolutionary War. The action marked an early amphibious assault by American forces against British-held territory.
Birmingham officials review bids from eight meter firms for about 2000 meters. Single meters cost 49 to 65 cents per space while twin meters bid 43.10 to 45.55 per space. A revenue sharing plan lets the winning bidder recoup costs from meter receipts in lieu of upfront payment.
National Geographic Society notes the first visitor on New Year’s Day, the first footer, is believed to bring luck in England. The custom centers on a well-wisher entering before others with good omen.
Mobile fire chief L. L. Petry ordered all ten stations shut from 9 P M to 5 A M citing security needs while labor groups planned to urge the city commission to repeal a new anti union ordinance aimed at police and firemen. The Mobile Register reported vandalism fears tied to a labor dispute and a war time context as factors in the measure.
The Moth Ball fleet on the Tensas river here is ready to sail again after World War II. Firemen sign a pledge that they are not union members with non signers facing dismissal. About 100 of 125 Mobile police joined a new AFL local last month.
A four year old boy appeared as excavations began for a new building on the Potter Palmer mansion site in Chicago. He carried a pail and shovel and returned the next day with a brown paper bag lunch.
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