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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
4
Subscription rates appear with mail and carrier options while a column surveys political chatter and social observations. Names like Odom McKellar Truman and Chambers surface amid notes on TVA leadership teamwork and the South’s perceived economic growth.
The article recalls Vice President Barkley’s upcoming Alabama visit and compares it with Tom Marshall’s 1920s Alabama stop. It notes Marshall’s modest demeanor, his wife Mrs Marshall accompanying him, and a memorable quip about a good five cent cigar.
The piece notes deep secrecy around the Kremlin and Moscow deals with the North Atlantic pact. It discusses lost source access after Czech and Polish purges and suggests Russia may pivot toward Iran mirroring U.S. moves as Washington ships arms and aircraft there amid wartime alliances.
The House of Representatives endorsed a strong rebuke against Rep Thomas L Blanton of Texas for inserting an obscene letter into the Congressional Record on October 22 1921 The censure which passed unanimously during Alben Barkleys tenure directed the speaker to summon Blanton to the bar and deliver a reprimand and censure The letter bore the initials s o b written by Millard French a government printing office employee to George H Carter public printer
Blanton defended by claiming he abbreviated objectionable words to veil them. He compared the method to official Texas court records. He cited prior debates with the A F of L and said the abuse could be shown only by printing a letter with initials of the objectionable matter.
Blanton narrowly avoided expulsion from Congress by eight votes. A total of 293 congressmen voted to expel him. Present in Congress were allies of President Truman such as James F. Byrnes, Tom Connally, and Speaker Sam.
On his seventy eighth birthday Bernard M Baruch reportedly said old age is fifteen years older than me and this hints at an important life plan. The piece urges ongoing planning to stay engaged and find meaning to the end and notes that keeping a plan provides purpose and a valuable asset for living.
Westh reviews President Truman’s label of Foster and Dennis as traitors for endorsing Thorez and Soviet aid. He argues treason laws may not cover prewar promises, suggests drastic measures against pro Soviet elements, and cites past wartime internment as precedent for drastic action. He links New York and New Jersey factions to anti American plots.
Local merchants plan a Pride In Appearance Week for the last week of March with prizes totaling 100 dollars for best dressed men and women. A skating rink is slated for the Olshine building at Bank and Church Streets.
A James Marlow briefing outlines how Senate rules on motions and cloture affect the civil rights program. It explains past Vandenberg rulings, Barkley’s ruling on limiting debate, and the timing hurdles that could postpone action into next year.
The House censured Blanton for printing obscene material in a speech after Mondell and Longworth led the charge. Rayburn and Vice President Barkley voted to expunge the s o b abbreviation from the Record. Blanton collapsed in the corridor after the censure, aided to his office.
Post election notes show Senator Kenneth S Wherry won re election aided by a $26 785 election campaign fund with his own contribution of 1 500. The general election cost reached 2 019 282 with major support from the Republican national senatorial campaign fund led by John Townsend and notable input from the DuPont family interests. Theodore Granik also contributed 100.
In New York, March 9, discussions on inflation mix with anecdotes of Einstein's miscounted change and Kreisler's unpaid royalties. U S publishers anticipate Kuda Bux, the Kashmiri fakir, to perform editing tricks blindfolded on stage. Dean Acheson pays tribute to George C. Marshall at the Overseas Press club dinner.
Albany DeMolay chapter led by chairman D C Wohlers holds a meeting with Roy Odom as master of ceremonies and Riley Edwards as scribe. The Berean Club schedules a Wednesday gathering at Mrs Frank Davis home on Canal Street.
Horned toads feed on ants and other insects, using a rapid tongue strike to seize prey. The behavior highlights their insectivorous diet and hunting adaptations.
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