Labor mediation plot scuttled over White House moves
The plan to place John L. Lewis aligned mediator Cyrus Ching out and replace him with Paul Fuller backed by John Steelman collapsed. Fuller pressed for a July 1 directorship, but the scheme leaked, Ching confronted directors, and Fuller retreated to Akron while Steelman blamed press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Cyrus Ching
Federal Conciliation Service
U. S. Rubber
Paul Fuller
United Mine
Akron
John Steelman
White House
Steelman
Cy Ching
Lewis
Fuller
Directo
Conciliation Service
Ching
Drew Pearson
Gabrielson’s Defense Push Beats Santa Claus Metaphor
The piece portrays Gabrielson as a brave GOP chairman backing Senator McCarthy against alleged Communist threats. It notes voters won’t oust a popular leader and compares wartime sentiment to peacetime politics, suggesting Republicans pivot to bed under the bed accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabrielson
Joe McCarthy
Wisconsin
Republican High Command
Santa Clus
Truman
Democratic High Command
Santa Claus
No End To Service Keeps City Planning Active
The city continues work on ongoing projects with Morgan and Limestone counties and Athens, including airport construction and a new natural gas supply contract. Officials next shift to planning a sewage disposal plant, underscoring ongoing municipal duties and the endless task of city service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
County of
Morgan
City of
Athens
Limestone
Decatur Locates Missed Census Respondents
Decatur residents cooperated across racial lines to locate 297 people missed in the April census. The names were given to the Huntsville district census office for correction and submission to Washington, aiming to raise Decatur’s reported population beyond 20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Huntsville
Washington
Plants Moving to Smaller Cities Spread Across South
The Kiwanis Magazine cites a Detroit regional plan showing 146 manufacturers relocating from Detroit to peripheral areas between 1937 and 1949. Better taxes and need for space drive the shift, with outlying areas gaining 57 percent plant growth vs 344 percent regionwide, as firms seek lower rent and labor costs.
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United States
Alabama
South
Kiwanis Magazine
Detroit Regional Planning Commission
Detroit
Era Damneas
American Society of Plan
American Municipal Association
President Truman on war talk and Congress
A visitor pressed President Truman about war talk from Washington, especially from the armed services. He shrugged and cited Jim Forrestal, saying Congress panics if told the whole world situation and goes fishing if told nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Washington
Armed Services
Jim Forrestal
Congress
Bevin’s discouragement shocks U N leader Lie
Trygve Lie reports privately that Bevin discouraged U N cooperation. Bevin told foreign ministers that Britain has lost faith in the U N and favors the Atlantic pact to secure defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevin
Trygve Lie
Lake Success
U. N
Lie
Foreig
United Nations
Britain
Two Irishmen clash as Senator McCarthy argues with taxi driver
In Washington a dispute between Senator McCarthy and an Irish taxi driver led to unforeseen outcomes. The incident drew attention in political circles and raised questions about decorum and public conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Washington
Wisconsin
The Cure for Worry by Arlie B Davidson
Arlie B Davidson outlines a simple way to beat worry. Worry drains energy and undermines daily work but can be managed by understanding temperament and habits. The piece urges faith and practical method, noting worry is unnecessary and harmful.
Senator McCarthy argues tactics in taxi dispute with driver
In a cab encounter Senator Joe McCarthy pressed his political stance on State Department tactics. The cab driver, Fred O'Brien, challenged McCarthy to prove his claims and stated he had harmed Congress and the government. McCarthy asked about the driver's college, to which the cabbie replied he did not attend college but still voiced his opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panion
Fred O’brien
McCarthy
State Department
Joe McCarthy
O'Brien
Congress
Dale Doty
Interior
Senate
Doty
Fornia
Mr. Doty
Joe O'Mahoney
Nebraska
Printer from Akron Offers Million Leaflets to Send Behind Iron Curtain
A gray haired American printer, Fred Danner of Akron Ohio, offers to donate 1 000 000 pro American leaflets for distribution in satellite nations. He tells Assistant Secretary Ed Barrett he wants to repay the United States for its help and cites his rise from jobless immigrant with 3 85 to his status as head of a large printing firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Fred Danner
Akron
Ohio
Ed Barrett
United States
Danner
America
Europe
Germany
Congressmen urge tax evader forgiveness reversal
Congressman Stephen Young argued against forgiveness for income tax evaders as the Ways and Means Committee moved to reverse itself. He called such forgiveness a travesty and criticized using taxpayers money to chase criminals. The panel, with Forand absent, appeared to side with Young.
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Stephen Young
Ohio
The
Ohioan
U S Land Area Vastly Includes Farmland Shrinking
The United States holds about two billion acres of land with a significant portion devoted to farms. The statement indicates a substantial agricultural footprint and potential policy implications for land use and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Formosa debate fuels proposed U S aid and possible arms role
Washington contemplates varied responses to the Formosan crisis as officials and lawmakers debate aid limits, possible U S occupation, and renewed calls from Formosans and Chinese involved. Some suggest direct control under MacArthur until a peace treaty. Railroads plan summer fare experiments amid advertising shifts to radio.
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Washington
U. S
Formosa
Congress
Japan
General MacArthur
Government crop report due July 10 on 1951 meat milk and corn
The Agriculture Department will issue a July 10 crop report forecasting 1951 supplies of meat milk and poultry. It notes corn as the key feed for beef and eggs and explains that drought and an acreage reduction program could shrink this year's corn crop and thus food supplies compared with last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Political Calendar Washington and Indiana primaries and conventions
Political calendar outlines events this week with auctions of nominations and primaries across Indiana North Dakota and Georgia. Indiana Democratic convention seeks Senator Homer Capehart seat while Indiana Republican convention targets the same candidate. North Dakota holds primaries for Milton Young and other statewide offices. Georgia plans a Democratic primary for Senator Walter George ten house seats and governor. New York business brief hints at Eastern market moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Homer E. Capehart
North Dakota
U. Gs
Senate
Milton R. Young
Georgia
Walter F. George
Capehart
Prayer for Christ to Dwell in Hearts
The text reflects on Ephesians prayer that Christ may dwell in believers by faith and notes poet John Oxenham’s lines urging inner cleansing. It frames devotion amid life’s traffic and seeks divine presence to enable prayer and spiritual vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Ephesus
John Oxenham
Glass
Israel and United States may sign friendship pact this summer
Tel Aviv reports informed persons expect a pact of friendship commerce and navigation between Israel and the United States to be signed this summer. In The Hague authoritative spokesmen cite Belgian Royal question delaying a Benelux economic meeting until July. In Damascus repeated coups and cabinet reshuffles over 18 months have weakened the government and raised concerns of communist activity.
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Tel Avia
Israel
United States
Hague
Netherlands
Benelux
Belgium
Luxembourg
Damascus
Syria
Local Social News From Pine Grove Drives Small Gatherings
Mr and Mrs J D Tucker were Sunday guests of the Campbells. Reverend and Mrs Dennis Tucker and family were dinner guests of the Cleo Tuckers. Clyde Heaps was called to his father’s home for illness and death. Everyone is invited to prayer service Saturday night.
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J. D. Tucker
Billy Campbell
Elmer Alexander
Green Childress
Dennis Tucker
Cleo Tucker
C. O. Roberts
Worth Parker
Johnny Shelton
George Shelton
Clyde Heaps
Thomas Shelton
Vernon Tucker
Sam Hensley
Hubert Morgan
Green
Rotary and Lions install officers this week
The Civitans and Kiwanians meet Monday for a fifth round softball tilt while Rotary and Lions clubs conduct officer installations this week. Rotarians install leaders Ed Price and Phil Nungesser among others Monday, Lions install guests Tuesday at the Country Club with Henry Sweet as keynote.
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Sy Vic Babbitt
Civitans
Kiwanians
Rotary Whirlers
Lion Roarers
Rotarians
Lions
Lions International
Henry Sweet
Mobile
Hill Ferguson
Rotary
Ed Price
Phil Nungesser
Bill Jenkins
J. Walker Darrah
Lawson Davidson
Ferguson
Price
Jimmy Bloodworth
Darrah
Davidson
Bennie Malone
Lions Install New Officers And Board
In the new office installation Claude Carter becomes president succeeding Dr. Garrold Nungester. Howard Belser and A S Kramer are senior officers with LeRoy McEntire as third vice president. Russell Humphrey remains secretary and Colin Andrews becomes treasurer. New tail-twister Johnny Giles and lion tamer R E Connor take over roles from predecessors. The board includes R R Easter Tim Lyons David Young Paul Robson Ben Britnell Robert A McMasters Leo Wright Sam Wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Carter
McEntire
Lion
R. R. Easter
Tim Lyons
David Young
Paul Robson
Ben Britnell
Robert A. McMasters
Leo Wright
Sam Wheat
Bill Stone
Easter
R. B. Freeman
Robson
Wright
James Wade
W. .W. Dinsmore
Wheat
Legion Election Monday Night in Decatur
The American Legionnaires in Decatur choose 1950 51 officers via two nominating committees. Waverly Loosier seeks another term after LeRoy McEntire Jr. resigned to run for county office. Committees nominate Allison Smith senior vice commander Garland Roberts junior vice commander Clifford Vaughn adjutant Leo Wright finance officer Joe Ragsdale sergeant at arms Oliver Sheppard trustee Monroe Rogers chaplain. A second committee also backs Garland Roberts and Clifford Vaughn for the same posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Smith
Leo Wright
John Troxler
T. D. Roberts
Board of Trustees
Charles Harvey
Butler Hines
Joe Curry
Frank Brown
Walter Penney
LeRoy McEntire Jr
Bill Grimes
Joe Morrison
Trustees Board
Legion Home
Bank Street
Decatur
Waverly Loosier
McEntire
Garvis Ford
Oliver Sheppard
Garland Roberts
Clifford Vaughn
Joe Ragsdale
Monroe Rogers
J. R. Williams
Joe Pettey
Sandlin Sams
DAV Officers Installed in Decatur Chapter Ceremony
The Decatur Disabled American Veterans hosted state officers Roscoe Nix Russellville state commander Vance Thornton senior vice commander Anderson sergeant at arms Azbell Northern area commander plus Butler Hines state chaplain and Clifford Odom state adjutant. Harold Smith begins another term as commander with Allen Pied advancing to senior vice commander and Charles Hopper Jr. as junior vice commander. James Yankster and Fred Hiroshige swap posts James as officer of the day Hiroshige as sergeant at arms. Butler Hines becomes service officer and Edward Singleton named historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
The
Disabled American Veterans
Roscoe Nix
Russellville
Vance Thornton
Anderson
Azbell
Sheffield
Butler Hines
Clifford Odom
DAV
Harold Smith
Allen Pied
Charles Hopper Jr
Paul K. Thompson
James Yankster
Fred Hiroshige
James
Hiroshige
Melvin Owens
Edward Singleton
Rotary and Civitan Delegates Return from Conventions
Phil Nungesser Al Shelton and Jim Rankin attended the Detroit International Rotary Convention with leaves granted for Bob Harris Dan O Reilly and John Parnell. Rex Rankin joins Rotary membership while Civitan delegates remain in Dallas for the current international convention. E G Hamilton directs Civitan programs through June and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Nungesser
al Shelton
Rotary
Detroit
Jim Rankin
Bob Harris
Dan O'Reilly
Rotary Harris
Rev
O'Reilly
Rome
John Parnell
Kiwanians
Rankin
Rex Rankin
Civitan
Dallas
E. G. Hamilton
Pfc Hollis R James Reenlists in Air Corps for Six Years
Pfc Hollis R James son of Mr and Mrs Robert James Lacon reenlists in the air force for six years at Maxwell air force base announced by Col Leslie G Mulzer base commander He entered the air force at Decatur in April 1947 and has served 15 months on Guam prior to Maxwell field He is a truck driver with the transportation squadron and his reenlistment fills his vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Hollis R. James
Robert James
Lacon
Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base
Leslie G. Mulzer
Maxwell Base
Decatur
Guam
Maxwell Field
Jane Ines Trial Adjourns Amid Illness Claims
A fragmented report notes Jane Ines facing an adjournment in court as illness claims surface. Proceedings pause while attorneys seek further medical documentation and rescheduling details.
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State Farm Mutual
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