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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1949
Page
4
The Daily critiques a proposed federal poll tax ban while noting Southern opposition for states rights. It suggests compromises like a loyalty oath and English literacy tests, arguing federal intervention could become a broader gatekeeping mechanism to exclude non supporters and non English speakers.
The Bangor Daily News argues Congress should let Alabama handle its own Klan problems. It lauds Gov. James E. Folsom and the Legislature for banning masks and hints Alabama may revoke the Klan charter. It praises Alabama’s law as a model for the South and urges support for state-led action over federal interference.
The piece reveals Tennessee congressman Albert Gore sought to derail the Brannan farm program to boost his Senate bid. Farm Bureau president Allan Kline backed Gore against Brannan, while public farmers sided with Brannan despite internal maneuvering and political ambitions in Tennessee.
BackStage debates over ousting Congressman Hugh Scott as RNC chairman dominated the fragmentary press. Highlights include Taft and Dewey faction bitterness and leaders plotting Scott's exit with a Mayflower hotel memo. Key players: Owen Brewster Ed Martin Rentfio Craeger Mason Owlett.
A Mayflower Hotel meeting in room 453 gathered Taft allies including Harrison Spangler of Iowa Walter Hallapan of West Virginia John E Jackson of Louisiana Carroll Reece of Tennessee and Texas Creager to press for a GOP chair acceptable to all factions rather than provoking a split with Dewey. The group aimed to shield Taft’s influence while contesting Tom Dewey.
A compact self help note lists five main causes behind inaction. Laziness and envy sap energy while ignorance limits effort to improve. Low self worth reduces drive, fear of criticism blocks initiation, and external pressure sometimes needed. Reflect on causes and push to change.
Reports say Dewey warned Taft the move would be a grave misstep while critics urged restraint. Carroll Reece attempted to reach Taft at midnight from New York, but the Senator handed the phone to Texas Creager in a tense exchange amid political turbulence.
Taft met in Washington with the group on July 20 in room 452. Reece accused Taft of letting his name be used by Danaher backers as the new national chairman. Taft and Senator Brewster arranged for Danaher to withdraw, aiming for party unity despite lingering tensions.
President Truman backs Dwight Palmer of General Cable Company as the top candidate to head the National Security Resources Board. Senator McGrath cites evidence that Dixiecrat supporters offered blacks money to attend a South Carolina Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner where Vice President Barkley spoke. Democratic leaders vow to press Congress until Labor Day. Secretary Johnson to inspect Canada’s Arctic defenses next month. The United States warns Israel over a $100 million loan tied to Arab refugee returns to Palestine, as Ambassador McDonald relays Sharrett warning.
Wisconsin Republican Senator Joel McCarthy sought medical advice in the congressional medical room after feeling unwell He visited doctors for days and received pills A chance encounter with AP reporter Jack Bell led to a diagnosis of virus pneumonia at a hospital The episode shows the senator seeking care under his privileges and confirms the illness
Four Polk county lawmen were indicted for beating two black prisoners in violation of civil rights. Named are Mulberry Police Chief William C. Brock Sr., Barton Police Chief William H. DeVault, deputy Roscoe W. Thornhill, and Lakeland deputy Paul.
The antelope jack rabbit derives its name from flashing the white hairs on its rump, a distinctive habit noted in period writings. The description links the creature’s moniker to a visible signal used by the alert desert dweller.
New York July 26 Joseph Alsop targets General Harry Vaughan and the Truman administration while Pegler defends Vaughan’s reputation. The column condemns insinuations and urges fair reporting, noting perceived smears, questions lack of concrete charges, and defends Vaughan against “dirt” and gossip in journalism.
Albany city councilmen Friday night ratified an agreement reducing paying costs on Eighth Avenue, Sixth Avenue West, and Seventh Avenue West in ratios of 33⅓, 25 and 10 percent. The agreement was drawn by councilmen A. L. Jolly and J. M. Maxwell.
The long debated fate of the Confederate States great seal and its press centers on Bermuda. Ernest Darrell owns the replica seal, with the original press in a Bermuda house. Historians question whether the artifacts stay in Bermuda or travel to Washington or Richmond.
C A Abele Alabama health board milk inspector says a milk inspector for the Tennessee Valley will be employed immediately. He announced this at a Chamber of Commerce meeting Friday night. The remark follows controversy among property owners over high costs of paying.
Hollywood notes quote Dana Andrews on a new type of screen personality with higher intelligence and broader interests. He cites Anne Baxter Gregory Peck Ann Sheridan Gene Kelly and Ann Sothern as active thinkers and says actors now participate more in community and politics.
Iron once was considered a rare and precious mineral in early science tales, valued for its supposed scarcity and mystery. Historians note how myths surrounding its rarity shaped early metalworking and trade beliefs.
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