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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
4
The House in Montgomery passed a constitutional amendment to extend the sheriff term from four to six years. The people will vote on the amendment when ballots are sent to voters. The editorial argues against self-succession and expects a majority-rule decision in the democratic process.
The legislature may consider a bill to regulate newspaper charges for political advertising. The Daily argues pricing should not be legislated, noting few unfair practices exist and urging reliance on newspaper integrity and candidate payment.
Editorial urges General MacArthur to fade from political speaking and accept his esteem as a military hero. It warns against damaging the public image with civilian diplomacy or controversial rhetoric and suggests focusing on memoirs in old age.
The piece cites O S Halseth and a Phoenix archaeologist recounting an Indian sage who opposed general relief. He urged dignity through self sufficiency and offering spiritual and political wisdom to a world fearfully arming, rather than seeking aid for deprived peoples.
Brig Gen Emil C Kiel commander of the American Air Forces in the Caribbean flew to Quito Ecuador for a courtesy visit. He brought uniforms and sports clothes but wore civilian dinner attire and sent his plane back to Panama for civilian clothes. An Army accountant estimates the 2000 mile round trip cost about 4500 dollars to taxpayers.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson testified before the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees when Sen. Wayne Morse untied his necktie and exchanged it with Acheson. Ke_fauver of Tennessee joined, and the three men shared a light moment as Morse trades neckties with senators Russell and McCarthy for a five to one dollar value.
Maury Maverick reports difficulty in assembling a reception committee for General MacArthur in San Antonio. General Krueger is too busy to participate. MacArthur attended local schools. mayor sought a grand sendoff.
Arlie B Davidson outlines ten principles for civilized behavior. Emphasizing kindness forgiveness temper control avoiding revenge impartial judgment empathy and belief in a personal religious creed. The guidance encourages considering others feelings and experiences before acting.
The article notes the first publicist interview with the General soon after his arrival in New York. Gros, a leading U. S. A. interviewer, also questioned Secretary Marshal, Herbert Hoover, President Truman, John L. Lewis, and Shirley Temple during the same rapid trip.
Ex Speaker Joe Martin warned that a MacArthur or Eisenhower presidential surge could seize the nation if Europe worsened, suggesting an iron hand might emerge and noting public memory of past events. The piece recalls his timing on releasing a MacArthur letter.
A proposed cordial luncheon at the American embassy to settle the British Iranian oil dispute ends with the British ambassador and Iranian Prime Minister Mossa-degh shouting at each other. The report notes rising tensions and a sharp diplomatic standoff.
William Green plans Paris Las Vegas inquiry into Ralph Alsup, longtime labor boss and criminal figure, with Charles Hughes sent to investigate in Nevada. The Nevada State Federation of Labor meets in Reno next week to decide Alsup’s fate amid past corruption ties to Capone era unions and the A F L C.
Gen. Fred Anderson, former Eighth Air Force operations chief, urges developing Brazil by air to unlock vast untapped wealth. He cites oil ore lumber and grazing land and proposes building jungle landing strips to tap resources, arguing it would accelerate global prosperity and reduce dependence on Europe and Africa. He notes peers like Johnny Allison and Transit Van pushing streamlined freight packaging.
Regular preaching at Primitive Baptist church draws crowded attendance. Farm Bureau met at the school for monthly session. Woman's Missionary Union plans a Thursday prayer service for State Missions. Local visits include Quinton Wright and Anna Ralph with Neamon Childers in Decatur, and A J Sweet of Morgan City with Tillus Cook. Weekend social events feature showers for Hoyt Latham and a pupal visit by several families. Rains benefited crops and cleared dusty roads.
Danny Megwan, a 20 year old who has been blind since age three, cycles up to 15 miles an hour in Gore Bay. He relies on an internal map of roads, houses and fences to navigate. He avoids town streets in summer due to tourist traffic and waits for passing cars.
The Republic of Panama granted control of the Panama Canal to the United States by treaty dated February 26, 1904.
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