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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1950
Page
4
General Evangeline Booth former international commander of the Salvation Army is dead at 84. Her life was spent in doing good rescuing the fallen and serving others, from childhood to work her father founded in 1865. She devoted years to a global religious charitable mission.
A civic urge to consider others on the road is urged to reduce traffic crashes. The message asks drivers to imagine loved ones in hospital beds and to drive with care rather than reckless speed. It stresses that thinking can prevent accidents and save lives.
The piece denounces Russia as a hard trader in influence to end the Korean conflict in exchange for recognition of Red China at the United Nations. It portrays Moscow as willing to sacrifice human lives for strategic gain and argues for decisive action, including atomic options if needed, to counter Communist expansion.
The article examines inflation’s unpopularity while questioning the views of manufacturers merchants farmers workers professionals bankers and church leaders on potential profits prices and the broader economy. It argues every citizen bears responsibility for shaping the inflation outcome.
The piece, written as a letter to a stepson, reflects on coming of age amid Korea and war. It contrasts past World War I patriotism with modern disillusionment and argues Korea could spur future unity and peace through practical aid like the Marshall Plan.
A columnist declares the United States has achieved a peak of idealism unselfishness and global good will, warning that such strength can be lost. He cautions that past empires fell when they became too soft or complacent and urges vigilance to preserve the current era of progress.
An article on how petty irritations burden daily life and how to dispel anger. It urges releasing pent up feelings by writing a venting letter, talking aloud alone, and relaxing activities. Suggestions include solitary reflection and physical outlets.
The speaker argues that power used for conquest corrupts and that postwar material concerns threaten peace. He cites Lieut. Donald S. Sirman’s confession about enlisting for pay and a cottage to illustrate worldly distractions. Korea is presented as a necessary proving ground to reaffirm national unity and global resolve.
The speaker argues that Korea marks a turning point where free nations must act to prevent a world with police states. He stresses the burden on free people to keep the world free, noting atomic weaponry and long-range travel connect distant events to the homeland. He advocates eliminating vetoes to create a new international police force for lasting peace.
The speaker recalls covering international conferences where seeds of war were planted and watched grow. This time, however, there is a sense of agency and resolve to act rather than remain powerless as the world observes.
The piece profiles Rev. James M. Gillis of the Paulist order as a candid editor who challenges mob mentality. It argues for protecting minority rights, questions excluding groups, and notes hopes for a future world police force amid postwar debates.
A 1960 King Features syndicate piece reports insulin injections aiding leg circulation in Buerger’s disease.20 male patients showed reduced leg pain, warmer skin, and healed ulcers after 20 day courses with rest periods, plus smoking cessation and leg heat therapy. Some patients returned to work and remained improved after stopping insulin.
Washington reports the Office of Civilian Mobilization says the nation is in bad shape to handle a surprise attack. It notes varying progress across states and cities with examples including California, Michigan, Indiana, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Milwaukee, Hartford, Fort Wayne, Seattle, Portland, Pittsburgh and Detroit.
The Hawaiian goose or nene, the world's rarest game bird, has seen its numbers shrink due to land use changes and increased hunting pressure, leaving only a pitiful remnant of 25 to 30 birds.
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