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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1948
Page
4
A busy regional page covers a first air show reception in Alabama, electoral maneuvering within the Alabama delegation, and rising debate over President Truman and the Southern revolt. It notes Sparkman and Jones joining TVA oversight, with Republican support aiding the New Johnsonville steam plant plan and local business optimism for Decatur’s growth.
The piece contrasts Alabama and Louisiana legislative roles under new governors. Louisiana has imposed 70 million dollars in new taxes, while Alabama’s legislature failed to back a tax program, reflecting differing political dynamics between the two states and their governors.
Morgan County lagges far behind state peers in U S Security Bond sales with a $410000 quota not yet approached. The war era record was strong and bonds remain a safe investment, urging residents with extra cash to invest to boost county patriotic support.
An estimated 20 000 attended the first annual air carnival at Courtland Air Base highlighting local support for preserving the site for future aviation use. The piece recalls Decatur Jaycees early airport efforts and urges continued development of aviation in the region.
Congressman Edward McCowen pressed to call a special session of the education and labor committee to report the aid-to-education bill, but Missouri Republican Max Schwabe interrupted and moved to adjourn after the House convened. Schwabe’s action killed any test vote, leaving leadership off the hook as other members shift positions.
Senator Taft visited Speaker Martin with a long list of bills to hear before adjournment and warned against leaving them in mid air. Martin, a GOP contender, argued the house can proceed and proposed longer hours while noting nothing on the list merits a late session. He later told Republicans the Senate is limited by filibusters and preferred returning only after both conventions.
President Truman chats with Idaho residents and Montana crowds during a West tour. He recalls a Maine potato stripping guardhouse tale and enjoys a high school band serenade before urging a crowd to hear the band. He rode 200 miles in an open car and posed for publicity stunts at Sun Valley ski lift.
GOP allies of the real estate lobby attempted a late maneuver in the House Banking and Currency Committee to report out the Walcott bill without public housing or slum clearance provisions. Democrat Wright Patman protested that several members were absent and demanded time to assemble votes before a 2 o'clock vote.
The Kilburn motion failed to pass as Scott of Philadelphia voted present, creating a 13 to 13 tie on deleting loans for farm housing. Republicans Hull Stratton and Scott supported Democrats, while Kunkel sought a reconsideration amid objections from Boggs and Wolcott.
Senator Millard Tydings and Senator Bill Langer sparked a wager on the international crisis time frame as Congress adjourned. Tydings bet two bits that within 30 days Europe would show changes, Langer added a nickel for a 20 percent share, later buying back at 500 percent.
A historical note records the sun's surface brightness as one million candlepower per square inch.
James Marlow reports the Senate approved a seven paragraph Vandenberg resolution urging the President to pursue U S security goals with Western Europe through treaties or alliances. It signals possible arming Western European nations and a Clinton of world into two camps, with debate over UN impact.
Nosebleeds range from minor to serious linked to blood disorders and tumors. Household first aid includes pinching the nose for five minutes. physician care may add epinephrine soaked cotton and cauterization. Do not lie back. swallowing blood can cause faintness. The text also defines smokers patch leukoplakia as white tongue and cheek patches from heavy smoking.
Charity Houston as administratrix seeks sale by public outcry to satisfy a 1948 Morgan County Alabama decree. Real estate is part of Lot 182 in Decatur with detailed lot lines. Sale in front of Morgan County Courthouse east door on July 9, 1948, subject to court confirmation. A separate line notes nationwide recreational land use.
New York columnist Pegler rails at American dining misfires, recounting a hamburger order gone wrong with sloppy slaw, old kitchen scraps, and mayonnaise. He vents about service standards, consumer rights, and the decline of quality across shops and stores nationwide.
An old time health ad claims weak blood drains pep and age from men and women. It promotes SSS Tonic as a proven remedy, noting its 88S Tonic formula activates blood, aids digestion, and improves appetite, sleep, strength, color, and energy with millions of bottles sold.
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