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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1949
Page
4
The former congressman transitions to a diplomatic post, prompting local friends to adjust and stop using his first name Pete. This move marks a new chapter in his public service career and reshapes local familiarity.
Washington insiders say the present session will not broaden social security to cover farm and domestic workers or close loopholes. The Daily v finds Congress too preoccupied with other issues to address revisions, while many Americans call for expanded coverage and stronger safeguards for widows and higher earners. As eligibility grows, public pressure may force action, but not yet.
The Atlanta Constitution editorial praises the Souths industrial gains since the war, noting Southern output reached 190 percent of 1939 levels in 1948 and total manufactured goods value near 40 billion dollars. It warns taxation and policy must support a continued influx of industry while ensuring fair treatment for manufacturers and workers.
The State Department hand delivers a blunt warning to Israel, warning that continued rejection of UN principles and U S advice could force a complete revision of Washington’s attitude toward Israel. MacDonald read the note to Moshe Sharett in Tel Aviv and then left.
The document presents two issues: Israel Arab boundaries and Arab refugees. It notes US demand that Israel compensate Arab lands seized after the 1947 UN decision and details the 600,000 to 800,000 refugees seeking return. Israel cites cost of resettlement and migration pressures as reasons against repatriation, while the U.S. calculates a $300 million bill for resettlement and questions why the President’s name starts the note.
A guidance piece urges readers to search for the root causes of dissatisfaction and failure. It prompts self assessment of goals, preparation, health, and outlook, and suggests looking inward to uncover personal or relational origins of mood and family issues before attempting change.
In Anzio a quiet memorial marks five years since the American offensive. White crosses line the fields with small flags fluttering in the wind as officials speak from a decorated stand. General Mark Clark praises brave dead and Italy’s renewed partnership with the West, while a sapling of solemn ceremony gives way to reflection on past missteps and current resilience.
Philadelphia attorney Samuel Schwag, former Army quartermaster officer, now seeks bids from manufacturers for quartermaster contracts. He uses printed postal cards to note his former service and hints at hidden contract data, offering help with contract numbers. Officials differ on post government practice rules, while local items include visits, illnesses, and a lost key reward offer in Moulton Street.
Homer Thornberry of Austin Texas is named a director at Gallaudet College. Republican James Golden of Kentucky, a strong aid to education, stresses warm classrooms and good teachers. Democratic John Marsalis of Colorado enjoys top golf among lawmakers.
About 225 to 300 farmers are expected as guests of the Chamber of Commerce for a Saturday program at Malone Swimming Pool featuring entertainment. The notice mentions a date in April 1924 and includes various scattered items about local events and sales.
Westbrook Pegler argues the communist line against Spain mirrors Eleanor Roosevelt and accuses the State Department of harboring pro Russian elements. He claims Eleanor Roosevelt aided known communists and drafts dodgers, while Churchill’s Spain comment is cited with sarcasm. The piece criticizes press portrayal of Roosevelt as a dangerous political figure.
Since 1892 physicians have described polycythemia a disease with a large rise in red blood cells and overall blood volume. The skin shows a deep red tint and visible veins, with enlarged spleen often present. Treatments include phenyl hydrazine controlled by doctors, repeated blood withdrawal, spray radiation, niclon mus tards radiophosphorus and careful monitoring. Outcomes vary with each method and long term relief ranges from months to years.
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