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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1949
Page
4
The Tuscaloosa News opens a new column and reports Mickey Rooney's third marriage as the inaugural item. Alabama communities push for industrial jobs with state planning bodies while discussions urge a 60 mph daytime and 50 mph nighttime speed limit to reduce highway crashes and save lives.
Washington Merry Go Round reports a dramatic armed services committee session led by Chairman Tydings proposing a civilian panel to evaluate the air program. Senator from Maryland argues the services should not judge themselves and cites Glenn Martin and Fairchild as shrinking orders while Martin’s Navy planes face cold reception.
A reflection on changing travel mindsets from knee breeches to visiting Washington and New York. The author notes urban familiarity among youth, contrasting old fears with modern ease, and comments that education narrows the gap between country and city boys despite learning drawbacks.
A critical editorial lampoons a Alabama legislator and highway lobbyists appeal for a road, arguing roads should be built by real need, not political pressure. It notes repeated pleas by John J Tax payer and regional leaders, stressing ongoing influence over road construction prior administrations.
A historical critique argues advertisers do not control American newspapers. While funding presses, advertisers lack editorial power because pleasing all sponsors is impractical. A broad advertising base supports a free, independent press, allowing open forum and reflection of convictions without compromise.
Questions on air strength sparked a heated Senate Armed Services debate as Tydings pressed for public findings on war plane design and targets while Lyndon Johnson urged evaluating tanks ships and carriers. The exchange centered on secrecy versus transparency and unification.
The committee backed Gurney's motion to summon Secretary of Defense Johnson. Tydings challenged the process, insisting the chair controlled the questions on Strategy and air Strength. The meeting adjourned after Johnson avoided giving an opinion in executive session.
Arlie B. Davidson argues maturity extends beyond the physical to the mind and emotions. Immaturity appears in tantrums and dependence, while true maturity requires responsible action, self control, and engagement with law and society.
Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois calls for a revised limerick about the lady who rode a tiger to reflect Roosevelt's victory over Tammany. He suggests a new version ending with the tiger skinned and the lady draped in the hide, a provocative moral reframe.
Chief reason Ralph Bunche declined an offer as Assistant Secretary of State is race discrimination in Washington. Christian M. Ravndal named new American ambassador to Uruguay. Ernest Gross Deputy Secretary may become U S ambassador to the United Nations. Ex Prime Minister Taufiq Suwaidi of Iraq seeks 80 million from the World Bank, which is expected to refuse citing Iraq's poor finances and proximity to Russia.
A column cites Schuman warning of French Indo China troop movements to aid Chinese communists amid a Western Europe crisis, alongside Hu Shin branding Chiang Kai-shek’s regime as corrupt. The piece also attacks executive pension schemes, calling them a racket funded by stockholders and arguing workers face similar burdens under unions and taxes.
Hu Shih called the barrier a real iron curtain, not a bamboo screen, asserting personal freedoms are entirely lost behind it during a public forum. He framed the barrier as an oppressive restriction impacting individual rights and civic life.
The article explains that urinary tract infections in babies involve kidneys ureters and bladder with sudden high fever chills and vomiting or burning during urination. Hospital bed rest fluids bowel maintenance antibiotics such as sulfonamides penicillin and streptomycin are used. if germs persist after treatment urine culture and possible urinary tract imaging or surgery may be needed.
In Paris on June 6, Bob Considine records a comical meeting between two old friends Joe Jones and Bill Doakes. Their frenzied travel tales and quick drinks at Maxim’s and the Ritz frame a witty riff on transatlantic misadventures and cultural jabs at Americans abroad.
The writer recalls becoming a Scout on February 28 1948 and praises the Scout laws, advancements, and benefits. He urges mothers and fathers to encourage sons to join, describes activities like hikes swimming and camping, and notes 1947 camp experiences and council spending. He explains the four steps to advancement learning examination reviewing awarding and expresses pride in being part of Scouting’s large family.
The Preutt Dillehay Drug Company reports missing watches after a Thursday night theft in Washington. Senate inaction on Muscle Shoals noted as other rivers and harbors bills include seven million dollars for Wilson Dam. First Baptist Church of Albany loses its pastor Rev. S. D. Monroe who resigns to move to Bonifay Florida. Morgan Kiwanis club plans charity coordination for Twin Cities with a community chest approach. A copy of A Story of the Original Ku Klux Klan is shown to The Daily by Miss Mattie Banks. Mother's Club to hold a meeting at the Railroad M C A this afternoon at three. Dr and Mrs James D Hunter depart for Birmingham for a three day stay.
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