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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
4
The Daily urges continuous progress as Decatur extends its corporate limits by vote, noting many cities including some in Alabama share the difficulty. The paper emphasizes orderly, democratic extension while stressing the city's need for more growth room.
John Temple Graves, Chicago-based Birmingham Post columnist, notes the apparent crumble of Klan leadership in Birmingham as two leaders quit and a third is freed on bond. He riffs in verse about three big Klansmen, one turning to religion, another in jail, and the remaining head lights fading.
The Montgomery Advertiser examines census projections showing Alabama leaning urban, challenging Thomas Jefferson’s view that national safety depended on farming. It cites recent figures and a city versus farm labor shift, arguing modern growth favors urban centers and that Jefferson’s prophecy is flawed in light of 164 years of urban expansion.
The article argues Cardinal Spellman’s attack on Mrs. Roosevelt could fracture the Catholic Jewish alliance long key to New York and national elections. It notes Spellman’s stance against ex Governor Lehman and predicts shifting blocs may decide 1952 presidential and 1950 congressional outcomes.
Cardinal Spellman warns of church opposition to former governor Lehman over censorship stance on The Nation and Blanshard criticism. Catholic Jewish alliance under strain as Lehman weighs campaign with 60 percent Jewish, 25 percent Catholic district voters and Roosevelt family ties noted.
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr met Cardinal Spellman to discuss his wife Ethel Du Pont pursuing a divorce. The meeting aimed to sway Catholic voters in New York's 20th district for his congressional bid while Spellman lamented the split but offered guidance.
The article urges taking the first step as the start of any effort toward success. It argues that progress comes from action despite fear of failure, stressing practice, persistence, and learning from initial missteps. It compares starting to ride a bike or selling a product and ends with encouragement to begin and keep moving.
Senator Pat McCarran of Nevada urged the Senate to admit 250 people to tend West Coast flocks, targeting shepherds from the Pyrenees border area. He faced opposition from Sen. Robert Hendrickson, who pointed to thousands of displaced persons including sheep herders already in camps, and the bill remained blocked.
Senator Elmer Omas, Oklahoma Democrat, honored after backing a private power lobby. Thomas led a fight to cut government transmission funds, shifting power distribution to private firms with higher consumer rates. At Laurel Maryland, hosts included ex-Governor Holloway and Richard K. Lane, praising Thomas’s vote. Bodges lost money while his wife profited.
Cuban born bandleader Xavier Cugat and his orchestra finished a successful engagement in Lima Peru as fans and crew waited at the airport cafe for their next South American tour leg. A joking remark about a pomeranian dog sparked derisive laughter from some Argentines and Cugat retorted with a sharp quip.
In New York July 28 an author recalls Henry Seidel Canby railing against an excerpt from Westbrook Pegler in the Saturday Review of Literature. Canby says his copyright was quoted without permission and demands withdrawal, signaling a denunciation of Modern literary criticism.
A second Japanese steamer the Tairei Maru sank northeast of Hokkaido within a month killing 150 persons. The Matsuyama Maru had foundered on July 11 with 58 lost. Families of Decatur announced as invited by Mothers Memorial Foundation. Glorious George Carpentier fight ends in New York after a disputed foul claim. Detroit clings to narrow lead over New York in the American league pennant race as the Tigers lose 4-3 to Philadelphia.
The fragment notes sentiment in Argentina toward a female leader, referencing Presidenta and Peronism, with skepticism about the current regime and politics described as divided among Argentines who favor or oppose the lady leader and governance rules.
In Bermuda Louise Baldridge and Fay Taylor expand the New York State Charities Aid adoption drive aiming to raise about fifty thousand dollars this fall. They stress matched fostering, careful placement, and the goal of a stable home for children, including older ones, with adoption explained as choosing a home rather than a label.
In a tight game Chicago edged New York 7-6 as the Yankees slip in the standings while the Giants widen their National League lead with a 6-4 win over St. Louis. New York's overall record reaches 60-31, Cubs at 53-38.
Revival services continue at the Austinville Baptist Church with Rev. O C Kidd of Inglenook Baptist Birmingham preaching daily at 1030 A M and 730 P M. A Bible study from Ephesians is held each morning followed by Sunday events including Sunday school at 945 A M, morning service at 1100 A M, and Training Union at 630 P M.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Basham Methodist Church held its regular meeting at the church. The gathering opened with Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us and prayers, devotions from Psalm 124, readings on alcohol culture, and discussions on depopularizing alcohol. The meeting closed with a prayer circle, song, and benediction.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Persall and Mr and Mrs Day Roberson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Willie Bee Roberson and son Oscar Mrs Bettye Fain is spending a week with Mrs Melvin White and family Raymond Persall and Sam Fain left for Detroit Mich Sunday afternoon Miss Mable Reese visited Miss Rachel Ponder Sunday afternoon Mrs Mavis Persall visited Miss Maud Dean Ponder recently Earline and Milda Posey spent Monday night with Mrs Raymond Persall Mrs Lucy and Johnnie Crane spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Ulysses Push and family Elden Posey spent awhile Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ernest Posey and family Mrs Deia Rooker spent a week with Mrs Minnie Posey recently.
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