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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1951
Page
4
Senator J. Miller Bonner plans legislation to curb state car usage. At Mobile state docks a new car pool cut monthly mileage from 8000 to 2500 and operating costs from 900 to 400 dollars. If applied nationwide, the treasury would gain substantially.
Huntsville real estate group plans a publicity gimmick where each month the mayor and police chief stop an out of state car. If occupants are permanent residents, the city will offer 24 hours of free hospitality including hotel meals and other services. The plan aims to boost tourism but raises concerns about motorist halting and legal authority.
The piece criticizes Mr. DiSalle and OPS for inconsistent price and wage policies. It argues a single federal rule could curb inflation within a month, noting that conflicting regulations and political pressure render stabilization efforts ineffective.
The writer argues opportunity remains in the United States despite claims otherwise. France marks Paris’s 2000th birthday and the piece suggests U.S. growth in under 200 years amazes the world, with other nations watching. It notes Russia will open public information doors and follow similar progress.
The piece notes Dothan lags behind Decatur in installing street markers. It recalls wartime experiences with strangers at Southern Airways and Courtland Air Base leading to adopting markers. It contrasts Montgomery style markers with newer metal ones resembling federal designs and urges progress without mentioning aviation.
The Alabama House approves the education funding measure after a thorough hearing, set to move to the Senate where a filibuster on reapportionment is anticipated. The piece notes long-standing, disputed reapportionment plans favoring neither North nor South Alabama and mocks past schemes.
Washington reports beer barons maneuvering to push tin can use for beer while National Production Authority favors bottles due to tin shortages. Senator Hugh Butler leads pro can pressure, facing opposition from Lyndon Johnson's committee which deems cans nonessential to defense and favors bottles. Nebraska has two small brewers Storz and Metz. Butler claims his fight is for tin across the canning industry.
Gen J Lawton Collins criticized U S Army maneuvers near Grafenwehr noting frontal attacks and bayonet charges raise casualties. He urged more emphasis on firepower and high ground positioning while preserving troops. Collins also urged closer air force integration with ground units for better tactical air support.
Jon Jonkel a Chicago Tribune ally and campaign manager for GOP Senator John Butler pleaded guilty to violating the corrupt practices act and paid a $5,000 fine within about ten minutes. The plea and payment were prearranged, and the article notes similar involvement by others in the campaign against Senator Millard Tydings.
Arlie Davidson summarizes Judge Joseph Sabath's ten rules for a lasting marriage. Work together and grow, avoid quarrels, compromise, practice sympathy and humor, respect in laws, establish a home, fight for each other not with, and base the union on religious faith with forgiveness. Apply daily for discernible improvement.
A compilation of political whispers covers Maryland GOP strategy around Tydings, cross examination fears, and Jonkel’s potential testimony. It notes Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin’s stance, Vinson’s rumored engagement, and calls for Gray and Bingham to return to government roles while touching on Rosenbaum’s RFC ties and a naval academy breakthrough by Major Clarence Davenport.
Fire heavily damaged the state Conservation Department building near the Alabama capitol on Saturday night. Officials said they were reviewing records to determine losses while most important documents were believed saved. No firefighters were injured and the cause remained undetermined.
Pegler surveys shifting water use across Arizona and New York highlights urban growth from 60 000 to 130 000 in Tucson as war industry reshapes the desert. He notes Grand Central Aircraft striping B 29 cocoons at Davis Monthan and union politics in Arizona amid industrial expansion and political change.
The piece argues the administration hedges on praising Chiang Kai shek and Formosa while MacArthur’s view gains credence. It notes Formosa’s pro American stance, corruption rates, and local leaders, with broader critiques of U S policy toward China and the mainland versus Formosa.
Ancient tales claimed nightjar birds drank milk from goats at night, causing the goats to dry up and go blind.
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