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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1951
Page
4
The Alabama Farm Bureau News editorial notes Elvin McCary urging Governor Persons to curb departments that treat taxpayers as liars. It argues most citizens are honest, while a small minority justify tax enforcement and broader government growth.
The speech notes in Tokyo criticize overexposure of U S foreign policy. The speaker laments public know-it-all attitudes shaped by columnists and commentators, arguing democracy demands transparency but invites manipulation by pundits.
A Selma Times Journal editorial criticizes a proposed sales tax amendment aimed at funding education. It argues funds should first raise teacher salaries and urges the state Department of Education to implement checks, lest extra monies simply finance other programs.
Louey Johnson, ousted secretary of defense, spoke amicably with Harry S. Truman after a radio broadcast hinted at his support for opposing views on MacArthur. Brig. Gen. Renfrew urged Johnson to stay out of the dispute, then relayed the guidance to Drew Pearson, prompting a presidential call to Johnson praising their renewed cordiality.
Eastern senators challenge Truman pick for interstate commerce commissioner citing regional balance. Ray Karst of St. Louis is named by Truman, with past ties to Missouri supporters noted. Hendon of Maryland may gain support from Oklahoma and Senate leadership.
Pegler recalls the Tampa Tribune and Miami Herald fighting crime and corruption. He praises their crusade against gambling mobs and predatory unions, noting editors faced threats while pressing reforms. He compares press courage to historic war reporting and laments complacency elsewhere.
Attendees at the McKendree Woman's Society zone meeting include Brother and Mrs. Palmer Eva, Mrs. Lillie McCormack, Mrs. Ona Thompson, Mrs. Howard Higdon, Mrs. J. D. Hammond, Mrs. D. W. McGlathery, Mrs. Harry Lawrence, Mrs. W. M. Morris, and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dinsmore. The August zone meeting is planned for Falkville. visitors and locals share weekend visits and illness updates in Gandy's Cove, Eva, Hartselle, and nearby communities.
The article highlights famous figures who turned defeats into progress. It cites Roger Bacon Dante Martin Luther Bunyan Don Quixote Beethoven Mozart Handel Schiller as examples of perseverance. Defeat can threaten hope yet remains a path to ultimate victory for those who refuse surrender.
Frank Prince, cousin of Boykin, served as RFC official who processed the loan for Mobile Paper Company, tying family connections to the federal financing.
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