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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1948
Page
4
A column set discusses the stadium plan in Decatur, praising the pay-as-you-go approach and community support, and noting readiness for fall completion. It also touches on related topics from Congress debates on lynching to local beautification and a light aside about Birmingham sports coverage.
The report notes improvements made on U S 31 curves and urges urgent reconstruction of a large portion. It recommends Alabama Highway Department align with Washington to eliminate life threatening hazards on the state’s most important highway.
The Decatur News advocates naming the city’s new stadium Ogle Field in September. They praise Hugh Lee Ogle as North Alabama’s “Mr. Football,” noting his 19-year coaching record of 137 wins 31 losses 4 ties, his influence at Decatur, and his role directing the Northern Alabama All Star team at Denny Stadium on August 27.
The senate appropriations committee will weigh approving more than 2 billion dollars to feed 16 nations in an economic plan. Critics press ECA food estimates from December while Europe’s improved supply prompts calls to cut back. Hoffman argues funds are needed for reconstruction and recovery. Some officials favor slowing announcements of ECA buys amid price spikes. Trade deliberations continue on a policy with the Russian bloc to swap Western goods for Russian wheat, excluding items with war potential.
Washington centers on Undersecretary David A. Morse as likely successor to Schwellenbach with Edward J. Phelan retiring from the ILO post Morse also a candidate for the ILO director role ILO salary 25000 tax free while cabinet post pays 15000 and Labor adviser R Steelman is also mentioned as a candidate
Western Germany faces growing East West divergence in money systems and policy as the Western powers seek gradual revival of Germany while the Soviet bloc tightens its grip on Eastern Europe. Berlin reports rising tension as Western actions loom large.
Studies with animals show appetite fails to indicate needed food elements especially proteins. Even with access to protein sources some animals starved for protein while others chose poorer diets. Experts urge balancing diet with milk eggs meat vegetables whole grains and fortified fats rather than relying on appetite alone.
Headlines say powers plan a government in their zone next year. Berlin fronts signal Russia and the West may clash anew. Western currency revision fears arise, stirring talk Western Germany could become economically separate. London reports Western allies unlikely to seek a separate peace, hoping to preserve a united Germany.
Democratic lawmakers loyal to the administration express frustration with President Truman for not favoring Democrats over Republicans in jobs at Congress. They warn such moves could fuel Capitol Hill ill will that could hurt him if elected and advise sticking to prepared addresses.
The Birmingham Phillips high school dedicatory act calls for the stadium gate to display in big electric letters the name Ogle Field home of the Decatur Red Raiders over the stadium gate outside.
Faith means believing in God loving reverence and obedience to him. It includes trusting Jesus as savior, trusting the Bible, and following the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Through Christ we gain a deathless hope and forgiveness, resting on salvation offered in the Gospel.
Kennemer Jr. of Athens earned the American Society of Civil Engineers Award for the best technical paper by an engineering student upon his University of Alabama graduation last week. He will begin work soon with a Pensacola firm. He is the son of City Clerk M. S. Kennemer.
In Hollywood a Motion Picture Industry Council is being formed as producers, actors, writers, directors and AFL unions discuss a charter. The council would not bargain over wages and hours but aims to foster better understanding among the industry’s diverse factions.
On Monday the Indiana Democratic call names 22 district delegates to the national convention. Tuesday Indiana Democrats assign delegates at large with four votes each and nominate candidates for governor and other state offices. Thursday the Republican platform committee begins two days of hearings in Philadelphia.
The Temple Methodist church in San Francisco, built by four churches with notes for the $2.5 million project, was sold outright for $100,000 to its former owners after congressional debate. Separately, Rep Charlie Halleck faced veterans group visitors and dismissed their push for broader reform, ending with a promise to discuss widows orphans and disabled veterans bills with party leaders.
The Doolittle report dusts off, while enlisted soldiers resent the 908 member underground officers club. It offers bowling, basketball, ping pong, a pink room, cocktails, TV, and a heat bath. Enlisted personnel are barred except for a few who work there. Maj. Gen. L C Craigie cites fitness needs. GI sentiment cites unequal time off for games.
Dynamic Michigan Democrat Mennen Williams seeks the governorship as long running party life returns. Amid internal rows, voters may favor a Democratic alternative to current Michigan rounds. Old coal industry figures John L. Lewis, Joseph Moody and Okey Alexander loom in the political backdrop of the era.
The piece describes bitter foes of Lewis as masterminding strategy from behind the scenes for Southern operators, highlighting covert influence and behind-the-scenes plotting.
Daily Records lists marriages including Edward Hopper to Bonnie Sullins and Delbert Higdon to Betty Mason, with ages and residences. Deeds show transfers: S. E. Berry to Lottie Champion for 1 dollar and multiple property transfers between Malone, Waite, Wright, Glasgow, Oden, Shelton, Simpson, Wyker, and others with amounts from 50 to 3000 dollars.
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