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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1949
Page
4
Governor Warren of Florida selects a Californian as his future wife, a move likely to stir public sentiment and not boost popularity with local voters.
Walter Winchell opens a piece in Collier magazine defending the Marine Corps, written in a tone akin to a states rights defense of constitutional government in this country.
A junior officer is blamed for calling Gordon Clapp unemployable for special Army work in Germany. The Army issued a formal apology, stating it knew of nothing to justify such a label for any position. Clapp emerges with public support and no lasting stigma.
In New Orleans boxers unveiled new stunts while wrestlers were noted for tricks. A veteran fighter weighed in looking ancient yet had no hair, bald and bare as the commission balked. Henceforth fighters must check toupees at weighing in with the secretary’s office.
An editorial argues that federal and state tax intake has peaked, citing five month federal receipts dropping from 18.8 billion in 1948 to 15.4 billion in 1949. It predicts Alabama’s Montgomery legislature will curtail taxes, urging restraint to preserve incentives and profit motive for citizens and business.
The 81st Congress, chosen on public housing support for Truman, faced a setback as three Dixiecrats Gene Cox William Colmer and Howard Smith blocked the housing bill in the Rules Committee. Cox and Colmer had signaled support to Speaker Rayburn, influencing his decision against a test vote.
In a secret rules committee session Smith of Virginia Colmer of Mississippi and Cox of Georgia met for a private huddle then urged a three day delay on final action. Cox opposed a record vote against housing while Rayburn’s pledge kept him from voting yes. The three Dixiecrats then joined Republicans to block further housing bill consideration. Madden condemned the opponents amid a heated roar.
On April 29 the Ferguson committee published its official report denouncing the German military government for failing to break up Nazi cartels, notably the giant group responsible for wartime dominance.
A motivational piece urges readers to choose victory over life’s setbacks. It compares resilience to Beethoven’s endurance after losing hearing and urges optimism after losses of job health friends or status, framing failure as a stepping stone to success and continued confidence.
Gen. Lucius Clay in Germany said cartelization was already broken up and Farben split into 50 U. S. zone units. Days later Maj. Gen. George P. Hays in Germany claimed steps to break Farben further would begin soon with a unit sale and a six week process for bids.
Columnist Clare Hoffman describes a suspicious intruder at a joint senate house hearing on the budget. The man claimed to be Drew Pearson but proved to be Congressman Clare Hoffman of Michigan who later sat at the committee rostrum and offered sharp criticism through the column.
Ohio leads with two senators atop both lists Taft named best Bricker cited as worst. California rep Clair Engle touts extremes from Mt Whitney to Death Valley in his district. Congressman Clint McKinnon wears a name painted necktie gifted by Murray Goodrich. Lincoln pace to Congress took six weeks in 1861. Freshman Peter Mack, same district, up six fours and flies his own plane. BarRatt O’Hara Chicago 67 is the youngest Spanish American War vet and a veteran of WWI.
Optimists in government and some universities see inflation easing and no full recession. Edwin G. Nourse signals limited disturbance from current unemployment levels, while Ewan Clague notes past May-July labor gains mainly involved youths. Some fear a worsening year ahead with buyers and producers mismatched in prices. Rent ceilings face new political calculations in Little Rock and Americus amid decontrol pressures.
The passage notes Congressman Asher Burdick of North Dakota remained nonplussed by a constituent’s letter opposing the public housing bill, warning that the country is already threatened with overpopulation and questioning why housing should be encouraged.
Decatur four men’s service clubs prepare for a standout luncheon series headlined by Charles A. Wells a globe trotter journalist and cartoonist Wells will appear at Decatur First Methodist Church as evening service speaker June 20 21 22 and 23 for Rotary Lions Civitans and Kiwanis respectively The Zamora Temple Shrine plans bring the Zamora Million Dollar Dollar Band Rube Band drum and bugle corps chanters and drill team with over 150 members A public concert parade banquet and dance follow the event schedule under coordination of Sam Wheat H B Rowzee Perry Coyle Zatorad potentate and Marty Winfield
The Kiwanis program this Thursday is being organized by the public relations committee led by Rev. John Troxier. Assisting are committee members Ed Anderson Quince Eddens Sam Nettles and Louis Neill.
The Civitans will hear the official word on new committee appointments from new President Wilsich Morgan at their Wednesday business luncheon. They will also hear and see a surprise during the day, as understood.
The Lions set ballots and committees to draft slates with floor nominations. Newly elected heads will be installed in July at a country club banquet with Munson Hitman of Homewood district governor and Rooster Roberts expected. Roberts announced bringing back $1,000 for sight conservation, later delivering $1,020.
Dr. Bob Evans states the Junior Chamber of Commerce board will adopt a new approach to meetings. The group plans a tentative dinner meeting on the first Friday of each month at Lyons location.
Decatur residents may soon see nationally known Birmingham Zamora musical and marching groups perform in town. Organizers hope to bring the show to local venues, drawing attention to community arts and boosting weekend events.
A devotional meditation on Jesus giving himself for humanity and each believer. It emphasizes God’s love, forgiveness, and the call to abide with Christ, walk with him daily, share his spirit, and invite others to become disciples through wholehearted love and witness.
New York reports that prospects for car telephone use are improving as Bell Laboratories and RCA develop methods to double the mobile radio channels available in the same locality. The advance could expand service and reduce interference for in-car communications.
The 7,240 ton tanker E. J. Henry reported engine failure 175 miles south of Mobile in the gulf of Mexico and requested tow. Watermen Steamship Corp sent two tugs to assist the fully loaded vessel. They expected to reach it tomorrow morning as conditions remain rough but winds light.
A rough geographic statement notes Asia stretching from 13 degrees North near the Arctic Circle to within a short distance of the equator, outlining a wide longitudinal span. The text emphasizes broad latitude coverage without precise boundaries.
Yacht clubbers plan a moonlight barge cruise up the river tonight leaving around 5 p.m. They will dine picnic style before nightfall with soft drinks and ice cream provided by club secretary Clifford Vaughan. The barge departs from the TVA dock at the foot of McCartney Street.
Thursday's Country Club outing drew 250 attendees showing strong civic club interest. A hope is voiced that joint meetings continue, possibly biannual rather than annual.
2 Years Ago Today Cleveland Ohio June 12 Riding a tide of party enthusiasm Galvin Coolidge was swept into nomination for the presidency today by one of the largest majorities ever given by a republican convention The Albany-Decathr concert band will appear in concert at the Airdéme theatre Friday night as an added attraction to the regular Soe em. AY is destined to be the name of the street in Decatur that leads by the new high school building. The name of the thoroughfare is Pond Street as named achaas one hundred years ago. The movement to change the name is out of respect for the memory of Woodrow Wilson. Editorial Paragraph 25 000 people attended the anti American meeting in Tokyo recently. It takes a clear faith to see a world of peace in the near future. Hello Kiddies Saturday morning at the Princess Theatre Mary Pickford in Poy Anna and as J H Broadus returned this morning after having completed his junior year at Washington and pee University. Mr and Mrs S E Ory and Mrs A D Cohen left this morning overland for poits in South Alabama and Georgia. Miss Clara Berry Hunt entertained a few of her friends in Rock today. Mrs Sarah Robinson and daughter Miss Polly have returned from a visit to My and Mrs Julian Bibb in Birmingham.
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