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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
12
Alabama’s census data indicate solid growth over the past decade. The final totals are unlikely to reduce congressional representation, supporting the state’s political standing.
A Daily composing room worker riffs on a late AP dispatch saying the situation in Korea may not be war but it is a lot of shooting for peace times. The comment captures the mood of global tensions and debate in concise wit.
Dr Roy Kracke a founder leader in Alabama medicine died this week at age 53. He served as dean of the Medical College of Alabama and was renowned for public service and a life devoted to medicine.
The piece argues the United States is effectively at war as it fights and pays, while others talk and observe. It suggests confusion over why United Nations actions against Russia and its allies do not unite all member nations in battle, noting ongoing tensions and costs.
An editorial urges renewed patriotism ahead of July Fourth. It argues the flag should be displayed from federal buildings schools businesses and homes to honor American independence and rekindle national pride.
The Alabama Journal editor condemns Cullman Democrat editor for urging rapid road contract awards in Cullman county before the Folsom administration ends. He argues the push favors greed and unfairness while implying political gain from a local governor.
The piece argues the Korea crisis exposed U S military and intelligence leadership. It cites MacArthur's focus on Japan and Formosa, warns of leaked artillery shipment secrets, and notes a Korean beauty linked to the leak while Ambassador Muccio warned of danger.
The piece describes Syngman Rhee as an 80 plus year old exiled Korean leader who lived in Washington, shaped by Wilson, married with Hull's help, and later became Korea’s president under U S influence, yet remained rigid and graft plagued, with Ambassador Muccio pressing reforms.
A popular young adult movie actress attempted self harm after a dispute over rehearsal cancellations. The piece argues such acts reveal immaturity and misplaced public responsibility, noting youth mirror public figures and that success can breed unrealistic expectations.
New York report profiles George Killion the San Diego born president of American President Lines who oversaw the launch of the S S President Jackson at Camden New Jersey as part of three new liners built to bolster the merchant fleet. It notes Killion’s journalism career and WWII service plus details on the ships’ reinforced decks and removable interiors for troop use. It also mentions Titchfield Sabine and a United Nations song, IBM’s Thomas J. Watson, and a Los Alamos calculation project driven by a powerful computer system with a cooling plant.
Analysis notes Rhee’s May 30 election loss by his party and rising desertions. It cites Huh Hun’s June 2 call to prepare against what he called traitor forces, and South Korean deserter leaders pledging to resist foreign advisers and U N forces. CIA warned of peace two days before the attack.
In a Washington gossip note, Mrs Millikin says her husband Gene should not run this year to avoid losing seniority, Mrs Pepper applauds her husband’s defeat, and Mrs Gurney remains stunned by her husband's loss. Another wife notes Dirksen leads in voice but Lucas votes. A European minister asks an Acocims friend to buy him a Virginia farm with his life savings at stake.
President Quirino studies a new code of crimes including gossip column crimes and a ban on certain social practices such as discurtesy to the aged and cohabitation without marriage. It also imposes harsher penalties for public officials over abuses of language wealth and nepotism along with stricter standards for public office.
In an unusual Washi sighting, robins born in a nest on a fourth room window. Pupils naming the newcomers include Cherrup Jennifer and Lucifer before summer vacation.
Pegler argues that membership in communist groups or support to them is a capital offense and calls for execution of all conspirators. He condemns the CIO-linked violence, criticizes Governor Murphy, and urges amending laws to punish fellow travelers and those aiding the conspiracy against the United States.
After Frank Erickson was sentenced, a veteran bookmaker explained Erickson's control of betting rings. He claimed Erickson could not lose on horses and charged 2 to 5 percent on bets routed through him, collecting a steady two to three percent share from track machines and bookies alike. He noted Erickson’s vast wealth, estimated up to fifty million dollars, and described how rivals leaned on him to manage risk and profits at the track.
The U S Department of Agriculture assigns potatoes into size categories including small medium medium to large and large.
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