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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1951
Page
4
Much work has been done toward bringing major airlines to Decatur and the conclusion points to building another runway. Officials urge lining up state, federal, and local agencies now to ensure aviation safety.
A noted businessman Bernard Baruch is praised for his sound judgment yet ignored by the public as his timely moral and financial guidance is dismissed in favor of political expediency. His repeated principles are urged as the country would be better off if followed.
The President's daughter Margaret Truman is praised for social grace during her visit to Britain. Her curtsy to Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret drew approving glances. A mock threat of a letter from Harry adds a humorous note to the royal reception.
The piece reports mixed reactions to General MacArthur’s congressional appearance and rising military commentary. It notes debate on readiness for war with Russia and warns against political attacks by Senator McCarthy targeting General George Marshall. The author calls for less talk and more work.
Governor Gordon Persons says a school crisis will persist as long as Alabama’s population grows and new teachers and buildings are needed. The Montgomery Advertiser interview with Grover Hall Jr. notes support for a sales tax increase to fund education and argues taxation benefits the many, not the few.
President Truman blasts meat packers over price policy after meeting with congressional leaders. He warns abolition of controls would hurt dairy and poultry farmers and shift costs to consumers. He asserts he represents the consumer while condemning profiteering by big packers and notes cattlemen voices differ.
Murray Humphrey, famed Chicago gangster known as The Camel, mocked the senate crime committee after being summoned behind closed doors. He refused to answer questions, taunting lawmakers as he asserted rights while remaining defiant and uncooperative.
An essay contrasts Athens youth oath with modern citizenship. It argues true citizenship goes beyond legal duty, emphasizing generosity and community love and urging people to act beyond the first mile in civic duties.
Wyoming Senator Lester Hunt scolded Senator Humphrey during a finance hearing as he pressed about Humphrey’s family and his daughter’s schooling. Humphrey refused to answer, arguing the questions were inappropriate and that Hunt was a witness in the proceedings.
The senate crime committee confronts the racketeer known as “The Camel” over alleged illicit dealings. Humphrey refuses to discuss past crimes and income. records reveal a $45000 miscellaneous income in 1948 and 1949 and possible perjury charges in the Al Capone era.
A congressional hearing escalates as Tobey and a hoodlum debate duty to divulge information for a better America. Humphrey taunts Tobey while The Camel identifies the plane that brought him to Washington, revealing who was present on the flight.
The piece critiques E. Haldeman-Julius publisher of a periodical and Birkhead of Friends of Democracy for anti Catholic and anti religious content. It notes Birkhead’s books such as Defense Of The Devil and Religion Of A Free Man and a June issue cartoon attacking Catholicism. The article compares their propaganda to Nazi era hostility toward Catholics.
Rep. Ray Madden of Gary, a Democrat, ridiculed a farm bureau steak alternative during a dinner with Indiana senators and congressmen aimed at opposing wage and price controls. He used humor about meat prices to urge support for anticipated price controls affecting workers and farmers.
A critical profile portrays Rex Stout led Friends of Democracy and allied figures as opposing anti Christian activities while financing via Catholic donations. It details links to Louis M. Nizer Quentin Reynolds and other controversial figures, noting legal and political disputes surrounding their efforts.
Local residents report visits and weekend gatherings in Morgan County and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Keyes move to Huntsville. Athens visitors stay with the Keyes family. Atlanta guest Mrs. L M Aday visits relatives. church at Blue Springs attended. Reverend W W Owen to preach Sunday at 2 30 PM. Decatur guests Pat Patterson Jo Wilson John Brandon visit Marvin Peck and Mrs Pat Baggett. Buddie Smith and Mrs Bob Knighten visit Blue Springs residents. Henry Fowler of Decatur visits his mother Minnie Fowler. Dewey Bowen visits Hartselle Saturday.
English is Ethiopia's second language taught nationwide yet teachers differ in style. Some schools adopt British texts while others use American books. Instructors hail from England, the United States, Canada and India with distinct speech patterns and spelling habits.
An advertisement lists Birkhead once a preacher as author of Why Preachers Go Wrong under The Sex Side Of Life classification. The item notes Birkhead’s past ministry and frames the work as part of a sexual education series.
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