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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1951
Page
4
Drew Pearson writes a letter to American troops in Korea on the first anniversary of the invasion. He recalls why the U S fought, arguing battles on foreign soil deter aggression, the need to prepare, and hopes for avoiding total war.
Farmers praise recent rains that saved most crops and boosted confidence for 1951. While some fields still failed, widespread rainfall reduced expected losses and lifted spirits across the valley.
A hot Washington day allegedly triggered a clash between Rep. John Phillips 63 California Republican and Rep. Clarence Cannon 72 Missouri Democrat. Cannon won the confrontation, though the GOP member wasn't said to be defeated, only overwhelmed in the political melee.
The piece denounces a British plan to send two children aged four and five to swim the English Channel as absurd and sensational. It argues channel swimming is a publicity stunt and mocks the idea of risking young children for fame and headlines.
The article argues for renewed focus on psychological warfare against communism, noting capable men are to carry out this effort. It suggests propaganda could replace some weapons and advocates government investment in words to match Kremlin success.
A public advisory urges readers to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly by avoiding dangerous driving. It warns against both speeding and slow driving hazards and emphasizes keeping oneself and others out of the hospital this holiday.
Right Down The Line The Daily and The Anderson Independent challenge General MacArthur for mixing military stature with partisan politics. Editors describe his Texas swing as partisan, say he offered no new Far East insight, and accuse him of tearing down the respect earned from a grateful people.
The record notes that Moscow regards Korea as the worst possible blunder for the Russians, with historians arguing it shaped strategic miscalculations and costly outcomes.
The piece argues victory comes from playing life by the rules, using available tools well, and striving to do your best for others. It emphasizes personal integrity over publicity, wealth, or public honors, and urges consistent effort from the start to end. Davidson stresses inner win over external rewards.
The speaker argues Korean actions prove the nerve of the free world to use force for peace. He cites Mussolini Manchuria and Hitler as past failures and credits Korea with standing up as a real test. Even if limited, the sacrifice marks a historic push toward law and order and lasting global hope.
The Peruvian political leader Victor Haya de la Torre is central to a case regarding an escape plan. Authorities report clues and suspect movements tied to the former leader’s political activities.
The article outlines Colombia's plan to form a four member mixed commission with Peru to resolve the dispute, with a June 16 announcement. If the talks fail Colombia will inform Peru it plans to remove Haya De La Torre from Peru with or without safe conduct, risking a break in diplomatic relations and asylum discussions with Ecuador. A Latin American president notes Colombia acts as a knight protecting a distressed maiden, signaling more fireworks regardless of the outcome.
When General George Washington issued his initial call for recruits during the American Revolution, enlistments were set for a duration of one year, shaping early military manpower.
The census shows that in 1900 the United States had 13.5 million people aged over 45. Today that number stands at 42.5 million, reflecting substantial demographic aging and growth.
A U S Marine who accompanied Commodore Perry on the 1854 Japan voyage is credited with inventing the rickshaw. The tale links early Western contact with a transportation innovation that shaped urban mobility in Asia.
In Tucson, Judge Robert S. Tullar of Pima County Superior Court denies a divorce and rebukes the wife for failing to remain attractive, urging the husband to stay with his family to fulfill societal duties while noting the wife’s strain from childbearing and reduced education.
New York report recounts Sam Marx on Vienna danger from Russians including kidnap threats and a push of Americans into the Russian zone. Also notes Roger Rico’s casting as South Pacific lead and his abrupt New York arrival after a Paris test. Baseball, jiu jitsu expert Richard Whitney discussed as MacArthur aide’s son and author on the topics.
A court notes the husband’s immaturity and money worries in a filing, urging a one year delay after graduation before refiling for divorce. It emphasizes the wife’s jealousy, the children’s needs, and the risk of wrecking families over a reckless pursuit of youth.
Historian Clark Kinnaird notes that Dr Peter Parker a Yale educated Protestant medical missionary to China urged the United States to annex Formosa after an American trading company raised the U S flag there. Parker cited humanity civilization navigation and commerce and a Navy ship supported the move. The State Department gave no reply.
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