This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1950
Page
1
Partly cloudy Sunday with scattered thundershowers and light coastal winds. Local residents receive hospital updates and community notices. Civil service and civic group meetings planned, with building permits issued for new offices and homes in Decatur area. Military and veteran affairs include casualty reports and service updates from Korea.
An Advanced American command post report from Korea details stragglers returning to lines after fierce fighting at Taejon. Maj. Gen. William F. Dean is missing presumed wounded, with uncertain severity. 200-plus men reached safety in rough river areas after a 50 mile trek.
A two car collision Saturday afternoon eight miles west of Moulton injured ten people. Roy H. Fretwell, 38, was held for observation after chest injuries and a possible concussion. The other nine were treated and released. The crash occurred at 2 20 P M at Hatton road and state highway 24.
A new recruit entering the Army will receive a base pay of 75 dollars per month for four months, then 80 dollars per month thereafter. A 45 dollar quarters allowance will be paid if he lives off base at his assigned location.
Weekend kicks off with multiple arrests in the Valley. Morgan County sheriff reports two DUI arrests, two for public intoxication, and one for a violation of laws. A busy period ahead is anticipated.
The 19th annual Tennessee Valley horse show at Legion Field begins Thursday at 7 30 p m with Lions Club sponsorship and Sam Wheat as general chairman Prizes total 1650 box seats near sold out this week Tickets available at the horse show office Dinsmore s or by calling 362 Ten local horses compete including Decatur entrants Helen of Troy Felix Whitway Queen and Dan from Athens entries Sylvia Betty Blue Blissful Queen The Outlaw and D D T from others judged by Jeff Harston and W O Crawford with Marvin C Moore as announcer Complete entry list to be published in The Decatur Daily Tuesday
The Census Bureau estimated the 1950 U.S. population at 150 520 000, about 19 million more than 1940. Preliminary totals for states and the District of Columbia were announced. accuracy under revision and home states for 700 000 transients and merchant marine crews remain unsettled. The data will influence congressional representation.
Census preliminary figures place Birmingham at 298 747 residents, ranking 37th nationwide. Jersey City ranks 36th with 300 447, Mobile 78th at 126 998, and Montgomery 99th with 105 715. Top cities listed include New York Chicago and Philadelphia.
Morgan county to begin x ray and blood test program starting Monday and running through Friday August 4 1950. Dr W L Patton and Dr W H Y Smith urge full cooperation. testers will collect addresses ages and previous card data then perform x rays and blood samples within a five minute processing time.
A 500 gallon still was destroyed in a Piney Grove raid by Morgan County Sheriff C. B. Humphrey's team. Chief Deputy W. H. Kirkpatrick, Deputy Garland Nuby, Officer P. H. Sandse and Special Deputy Henry Fowler led the operation, finding 500 gallons of live beer mash and a one gallon jug of whiskey.
President Truman will send Congress next Tuesday a detailed request for a 10 billion program to mobilize military strength for Korea and guard against communism. The move includes tax plans to finance the effort and a mid year economic report from the Council of Economic Advisers. Senator Lyndon Johnson urged immediate full mobilization, warning the war may last years and require more tanks airplanes and ammunition. Congress faces hearings on the defense production act and related controls.
Gus Amerson 40 Elkmont farmer and father of 13 is jailed without bond in Limestone County on a first degree burglary warrant. Sheriff John Sandlin says a North Limestone farm wife identified him during a Friday midnight intruder incident at Elkmont 2 eight miles north of Athens. A preliminary hearing is set for August 4.
Washington reports ample food supplies and no need for hoarding or price hikes as Korea’s crisis affects military buying. Government economists note civilian stocks remain high, with retail food prices rising modestly and overall consumption near prewar levels.
A spokesman said Saturday no order had been received by the National Guard in this area for federal service though the Army in Washington said non divisional units were called to active duty. Decatur Athens and Hartselle units are to go to camp for two weeks starting July 30 with no changes yet. The Army outlined that orders come after a secretary of the Army letter to governors and Army commanders issue the formal movement orders across six Army areas.
Otho Budy Eudy a 24 year old first baseman for Phil Campbell American Legion collapsed during infield warm up before a game with Moulton. Coroner J H Highsmith said death resulted from a heart attack. Teammate Bernard Oliver recalled a chest impact followed by sudden fainting. The game was canceled after the incident.
Chinese nationalists report shelling of Quemoy on Saturday night as tension rises near Formosa. They claim over 1300 communist boats massed around Amoy and warn Red plans to invade or bypass Quemoy to strike Formosa. Nationalist defense notes warn of possible broader hostilities and unclear U S reaction.
Tokyo report says a large American aircraft carrier with reinforcing war planes arrived eight days seven hours from the U. S. West Coast. Far East Air Force says Superfortress bombers led air operations against North Korea as weather limited action.
American and North Korean patrols sparred on July 23 near fallen Taejon as Red forces mass for a new assault. The 24th Division, reinforced by the First Cavalry and 25th Tropical Lightning, faced heavy artillery and air activity. Maj. Gen. William F. Dean was reported wounded and missing as tallies of retreats and forced withdrawals mounted.
AWA reports the death of Prime Minister W L MacKentizie King of Canada occurring tonight. He was 75 years old. The passing prompts national tributes and implications for succession and government leadership.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.