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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1950

Page

4

End of Vito Marcantonio Rise in 18th District

In New York observers see the end of Vito Marcantonio who has held the 18th District seat for 14 years. Democrats Republicans and Liberals unite behind State Senator James G. Donovan to challenge Marcantonio to the wire. The anticipated ouster pleases many Americans and fellow congressmen with little regret.

Marcantonio New York Vito Marcantonio 18Th East Harlem James G. Donovan

Truman Attacks Russia In Duty Bound Rhetoric

The president demanded action after accusing Russia of stirring war and hatred. He framed his sharp rebuke as a necessary mobilization of American confidence amid ongoing headlines on red herrings and the Amerasia case.

Truman Russia

Alabama milk industry drives state health and wealth progress

New figures from the Milk Industry Foundation show Alabama with 371000 milk cows valued at 50310000 in 1949 and producing 639000000 quarts. Dairy farmers earned 26332000 in cash income. cheese 3820000 pounds and ice cream 6825000 gallons add to the total.

Alabama Milk Industry Foundation

Comfort In The Summer Night Air Attic Fans Endorsement

A free advertising piece extols attic fans for hot summer nights praising their cooling comfort. The author shares personal experience claiming the device brings physical and mental relief after long summer days and urges readers to consider installation when feasible despite cost concerns.

Attic

Finished Products To The Fore Promotes Alabama Industry

The Alabama Journal editorial urges nationwide exposure of Alabama manufactured goods during a state wide week. It cites local items such as Decatur copper weights and Birmingham steel spikes, urging government and citizens to support home industry for higher wages and more Alabama products in daily life.

Alabama The Alabama Journal Decatur Listerhill Birmingham Butler County Tennnessee

Georgia Congressman Probed for $1000 Fee in Stanfield Case

Text alleges Congressman John S. Wood of Canton Georgia accepted a $1000 fee from the Stanfield family after backing a $10000 federal compensation bill for Ralph Stanfield injured in a 1944 Army truck crash. It contrasts with Senator Russell who assisted Stanfield without charge and notes Wood’s secretary and law partner links to the payment.

Washington John S. Wood Canton Georgia U. S Wood Drew Pearsop Stanfield U. S. Treasury Charles Holcomb Mack Stanfield Carl Tallant Tallant Wood and Tallant Congressional Bank of Canton Cokers Hospital Congressman Wood Woods Senator Russell Congress Herman Philyaw Tate Philyaw Russell

Senator Russell Is Different in Pay‑off Allegation

The speaker recounts a congressman sending a Stanfield associate to borrow a canceled check related to a pay‑off ten days earlier. The check was not returned, but notarized photostats were obtained beforehand. The piece contrasts this with a prior $1,000 payment.

Russell Stanfields

Perfect eyesight urged by specialist group in Health Today column

Dr. Foote of the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness says many need glasses. Studies show 27 million in the United States go without. Reading fatigue and eye strain signals require attention and glasses for relief.

Franklin M. Foote National Society For the Prevention of Blindness Foote

Taft Campaign Lens Reveals Political Irony

In a closed session Senator Taft bluntly rejected O Mahoney’s long term employment plan merging Truman Fair Deal ideas with Taft favored housing. O Mahoney lamented party lines and urged committee secrecy to avoid election year divides. Oregon Senator Morse countered smear tactics with a radio Q A session to win renomination.

Taft Joe O'Mahoney Wyoming O'Mahoney Ohio Truman Morse

Pegler Sees It On Slot Machines Industry

Chicago June 12 A veteran slot machine maker O D Jennings discusses production, payback rates, and alleged political ties as he shows his West Lake Street factory during a strike. He notes payback ranges from 80 to 96 percent and markets machines with live jackpots and Monte Carlo style promotions. The interview mentions Navy awards and connections to various clubs and groups possibly backing machines.

Chicago O. D. Jennings West Lake Street Jennings Mills Novelty Company Mr. Jennings Congress Russia Nevada Montana Bloomington Loyal Order of Moose Ills Eglin Field Fla Shelbyville Indiana Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Smith-Wynn Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Montgomery Ala Spencer - Yarbrough Post Winfield Kas Wichita Kansas Council Knights of Columbus Frank Costello New York New Orleans

Path to sainthood explored in Maria Goretti case

News recounts how saints are named in the Catholic Church from early martyrs to modern processes. It details the Rome trials, postulator, devil's advocate, and required miracles, citing Maria Goretti's canonization path and notable candidates like Tekawitha and Serra.

New York Maria Goretti Maria John Martin Tour France Urban VIII St. Peter’s Carmaldo Italy Rome Congregation of Rites Therese of Lisieux Rites St. Maria Goretti Angelo New Village N. J Alessandro Serenelli Catherine Tekawitha Caughnawaga N. Y Elizabeth Bayley Seton Sisters of Charity Emmittsburgh Padre Junipero Serra California Serra Herbert G. Bolton University of California

Continued Hoarseness Should Be Investigated Promptly

A reader notes hoarseness after colds or influenza and explains laryngitis as a common cause. It stresses early investigation if voice loss lasts weeks due to serious conditions and outlines exam methods, treatments, and lifestyle steps.

Outmoded slot makers and a candid factory tour

In 1936 the author visits a silent factory and notes slot makers outmoding last year's models with little trade-in value. Mr Jennings shows a table with 84.75 percent paybacks, deflecting embarrassment as old and obsolete. He dislikes racetrack conduct and refuses intoxication in the factory.

Jennings Mr. Jennings Prim Kentucky

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