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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1950

Page

10

Crommelin attacks defense policy in run for U S Senate

Rear Admiral John G Crommelin opened his independent bid against Senator Hill in Birmingham charging a drift toward socialism through military power. He criticized Defense unification and questioned leadership while linking party officials to wartime policy and media control.

Birmingham Ala John G. Crommelin U. S United States Crommelin Hill Defense Department Kansas City Louis Denfeld Naval Operations Navy Congress Defense Louis Johnson Carl Vinson House Naval Afairs Committee Washington Goebbels

Carol Hill Wins Alabama Poppy Poster Contest

Carol Hill of Town Creek Alabama won the state Poppy Poster contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Her Hazelwood High School entry was judged the winner and will be sent to Indianapolis Indiana for national judging. Carol is the daughter of A T Hill of Town Creek and was sponsored by the Courtland Auxiliary.

Carol. Hill American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis Ind Miss Hill Carol Hazelwood High School Town Creek Legion Auxil Iary Courtland Carol Hill A.T. Hill

Hunter is killed by lion after misguided shots in Africa

French cameraman A Mahuzier sought lion hunting shots in Fort Lamy French Equatorial Africa. Hunter Marcel Vincent wounded the lion, wasted bullets, then fled up a tree. The lion overpowered him while the safari arrived and killed the animal. Vincent died two hours later.

Fort Lamy French Equatorial Africa A. Mahuzier Marcel Vincent Vincent

One third of lightning victims die seeking shelter under a tree

A historical health note reports that about one third of lightning strike victims perish while seeking shelter beneath trees. The observation links exposure risk to shelter behavior during storms and underscores dangers of taking cover outdoors.

Damsels Of Deep Preferred Above Those On Fifth Avenue

New York report describes certain women who rarely settle in one place each possessing a distinctive character. The column notes a contrast with counterparts on Fifth Avenue and highlights Hal Boyle’s observational style.

Fifth Avenue Hal Boyle New York

Ships in New York Harbor Cast a World of Character

Coast Guardsman John L’Hommedieu compares ships to women, praising European liners for color and sleek lines and noting American sisters Santa Rosa Santa Paula Santa Sofia as well as British ships Mary and Elizabeth. He loves Stockholm for its beauty and power, while stressing ships’ need for polish and balance.

Coast John “Frenchie L’hommedieu New York Harbor Fifth Avenue Coast Guard Customs and Immigration L'Hommedieu U.S Paula Sofia Stockholm

Mackenzie's Column On War Scare And UN Role

A columnist argues there is no imminent world war and most Americans handle the Korean crisis calmly. He praises the United Nations for prompting international military action and urges democratic unity, even smaller nations contributing troops, to deter aggression and halt the conflict. He notes oil embargoes as a strategic measure against Red China.

England Italy Europe Democratic Bloc United Nations League of Nations Hari-Kari U.N Uncle Sam United States Red China America

Britain halts oil shipments amid China talks

A British foreign office spokesman announced Britain had stopped all oil shipments, joining Western efforts to tighten embargoes as forces press in Korea and discussions with China continue despite prior Britain objections.

South Korea Washington Britain China

Kellogg’s ALL BRAN touted in reader letters

Unsigned letters praise ALL BRAN as relief for constipation after trying many methods. An ad urges daily intake of an ounce of Kellogg’s BRAN with a promise of double money back if not satisfied, and offers a free sample if returned within 10 days.

Mrs. Aspers Bailey St Camden N. J Allbran Kellogg’s Battle Creek Mich

Sunday Night Sing At New Salem

The fourth Sunday night singing will be held at New Salem church July 23. J M Chenault invited all singers to attend and take part.

John Olin Gay Trinity Baptist Church New Salem Church J. M. Chenault

Must Say It Right Vienna The Great Stalin

Hungarian communists study proper speech for Stalin usage in Budapest. They are taught to say The Great Stalin with exact intonation and inflection. They stress Red Army as glorious or liberating and refer to Russia as the world's leading power.

Vienna Josef Stalin Budapest Stalin Russia

Wartime Trade Question and Personal Notes

A wartime trade dilemma is discussed as a possible solution. The speaker notes the difficulty and danger of the issue and mentions telling his wife to finish her English holiday.

Red China

Scottish Leader Opens Push To Nanda Devi Peak

W. H. Murray leads a Scottish ascent of Nanda Devi the Himalayas 23645 feet high near Nainital India. The expedition marks a major high altitude climb with Murray at the helm.

Nainital India Himalayas W. H. Murray

Lindane Recommended by USDA for Dairy Cattle Pests

The U.S. Department of Agriculture endorses lindane as an insecticide to control pests on dairy cows. This advisory highlights its use in dairy farming to manage parasites and protect cattle health and productivity.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

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