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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1950
Page
2
U S Eighth Army in Tokyo eased security checks for Korea war reports. Newsmen may submit copy to PIO for optional review. field dispatches to Tokyo teletype need not be checked unless requested. Regular telephone links to Tokyo will run 2 4 AM daily.
Pvt. Casey Holland 19 son of Mr and Mrs Casey Holland Belvidere Tenn former Decatur Daily carrier boy with the first cavalry division that landed in Korea last week He was born on the Joe Wheeler highway attended Moulton Heights school graduated Winchester high school 1949 volunteered October 1949 received boat training at Fort Jackson Fort Belvoir joined Camp Stoneman California unit sailed from California three weeks ago He is the son of Fannie J Holland East Walnut Street and J W Berry Chattanooga His brother Cpl James C Holland graduated Decatur High School 1946 has served two and a half years in the army Casey had The Daily route from Terry's store to Paul Bryant's home on the Joe Wheeler Highway.
Funeral services for 65 year old Sallie Belle Logan will be held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Aldridge Grove Church. She died at her Decatur home about 4 35 AM today. She is survived by five sons and several siblings with burial directed by Brown of Decatur.
House discussion aims to shape the appropriation bill for a vote next week. Senate action removes statutory ceilings on Army Navy and Air Force and replaces limits on Marine Corps size. Despite repeals Congress still controls overall strength via appropriations as of present ceilings. Navy plans show a 60 percent increase in Marine fighting strength alongside fleet changes.
An advertisement touts Cardus tablets for relief from muscle cramps and pain by correcting organ muscle rhythm. It promises easier daily activity and urges readers to try the product now for lasting comfort.
Cotton prices rise with textile mill buying while corn and oats firm to strong. Hogs advance up to 50 cents with a top of 24.50 per hundredweight. Cattle move unevenly, up 25 cents lately but as much as 50 cents down, top 32.50. Prices for cottonseed, hatching eggs, and grains are listed with moisture basis notes.
Baby Jerry D Davenport, son of Mr and Mrs Willie Davenport Courtland 2, admitted to Decatur General hospital this morning. Mrs Nellie Zorbas Somerville 1 discharged from Decatur General hospital today. Noon temperature 88 degrees and 11 A.M. maximum. TVA sub station reports 8 A.M. temperature 82 and 24 hour rainfall 0.07 inch.
North Korean forces press two pronged offensives while wearing disguises in grass and leaves as they threaten Southeast communications. US and Republic of Korea troops hold except in the Southwest where Reds advance toward Haenam and inland air routes.
The revival meeting at Dancy's Chapel Church of Christ starts Sunday with morning and afternoon services and a noon dinner on the grounds. Athens resident Jack Cannon will be the speaker, and the congregation invites the public to attend all services.
A second two stage rocket will be launched at Cocoa Florida in a horizontal test flight following yesterday's successful V-2 and WAC Corporal test. The V-2 climbed to ten miles and exploded remotely after reaching 2700 mph while the WAC Corporal reportedly neared 5000 mph. Col Harold Turner noted the WAC Corporal range exceeded 175 miles. The two rockets stood 60 feet tall and produced a thunderous flame as gyroscopic controls guided the ascent to 51 000 feet.
The article reports on calls for higher taxes as President Truman seeks funding for Korea defense. Sawyer defends new powers to curb panic buying, cites price rises as unjustified, and warns against hoarding. The piece notes proposals for 10.49 billion dollars in armament funding, plus mobilization measures to back troops and curb profiteering.
Senator George said President Truman will ask Congress to pass legislation immediately raising taxes by about 5 billion dollars. The move aims to repeal most of the 1948 tax cuts enacted by the Republican controlled 80th Congress, restoring wartime levels of taxation.
The J C Penney company will close at 3 P M today in tribute to Earl Corder Sams former long time president who died Sunday of a stroke Funeral services are held today Sams joined Penney in 1907 became president in 1916 serving until 1946 and later was chairman of the board He supported under privileged schools and the Boy Scouts.
Arthur Hale 65, farmer of Murrycross, died near Gadsden after being struck by a passing vehicle yesterday. Coroner Jess Cox ruled the accident unavoidable.
The United States urged Atlantic pact partners to rapidly increase military strength to deter communist aggression after Korea showed the threat. Charles M. Spofford, named chairman of a 12 nation civilian high command, called for swift rearmament and vigilance as the council met behind closed doors to map a two year plan. Britain prepared defense expansions and a Commons debate on readiness to meet aggression.
Fourteen Central Valley youths signed with the Army or Air Force since just before the Korean War. Recruiting officer MSgt. Judd Mason said the Ferry Street office is open seven days a week with openings in most branches. Names include Crisco, Stinson, Braswell, Wood, Miller, Bauer, Powell, Whitmore, Lee, and others with several African American enlistees listed.
A Sunday family reunion gathered relatives at T. J. Chenault’s home. Attendees included T. J. Chenault and sons Connie Ray and Reuel from Danville supported by Buford Teague family Joyce, Lewis Smith family Tommy Shirley and David from Hartselle, Kyle Chenault and Jean from Danville, Howard Chenault Danville, Joe Johnson and sons Kenneth and Donald of Decatur, Madgie Teague Trinity, Grady Stephenson and son Charles Danville, Essie Dae Hill Danville, and Junior Stephenson Courtland. A noon dinner was served followed by ice cream making and group pictures in the afternoon.
Judge Ades warned against banners or meetings as 25 people gathered. Governor Wright capped attendance at 10 as Congress planned ten state delegates. Jackson police leaves were cancelled while Highway Patrol stayed on call and a 50 man American Legion squad offered to assist. McGee has three prior convictions with appeals up to the U S Supreme Court.
The revival at the Church of the Nazarene is making good progress led by evangelist Rev. Perkins from First Church of Jasper. Rev. and Mrs. Perkins sing nightly with daughter Mary providing musical accompaniment. Pastor Rev. H M Watson invites the public to attend.
Twenty two educators from ten North Alabama counties convene at Florence State Teachers College for a Workshop On Alcohol Education directed by Miss Vernice Trousdale. The course gathers primary to high school teachers, principals, and a supervision official to study alcohol and society through a scientific approach.
The Priceville Community club will meet Thursday at 7 30 at the school A Purina Mills rep will discuss hog management sanitation and hog feeding A film will be shown and a handicraft program for the ladies will follow
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