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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
4
Tris Coffin praises John Sparkman while readers react to political shifts and Dixiecrats. Opinions on federal authority, states rights, and party dynamics mix with reflections on Hoover FBI tenure and columnist critique.
The dinner at the Larz Anderson mansion featured 70 gifts unwraps with Vice President Barkley joking about trunks and rabbits. Attorney General Tom Clark gave toast, while Sam Rayburn regaled guests with a Texas tales humor and a reading about the Alamo and Texas Rangers.
A reflection on how personal actions form a lasting record shaping reputation, employability, and community perception. The piece argues that behavior in school, work, and daily life, whether good or bad, becomes part of one’s record and affects future opportunities. It urges proceeding from now to build a positive record.
The University of Missouri journalism week featured Elmer Davis, a former OWI chief, whose talk on "Reporters and Prophets" drew sharp critique. The piece denounces Davis as a propagandist and questions the ethics of radio journalism and government infloence on the press.
The president hosted a quiet birthday gathering featuring Jose Iturbi, Bareny Breeskin, and Jessica Dragonette. The trio played and sang for about 45 minutes after dinner, with the president expressing amusement at Chopin and enjoying opera selections while guests lingered into midnight.
Basham Chapel observes Memorial Day on Sunday May 15 with 9:30 AM Sunday school and 11:00 AM memorial sermon by Rev. C M Smith. A noon dinner follows, then afternoon singing. all are invited, especially singers.
A medical overview explains acne as a disease of the skin during adolescence not due to poor hygiene. It notes possible causes including glandular disturbance, diet, skin injuries, and cosmetics, and outlines Dr. Hollanders treatment with cleansing, sulfur applications, extraction of blackheads, and occasional X rays to curb oil gland activity.
International News Service reports New York hosts the first A-Day on May 20 to raise funds for the National Committee For Education on Alcoholism. Bars will display collection cups to support research and clinics, with a goal of about 100000 dollars and a focus on treating alcoholism as a disease withAA endorsement and Yale backing.
Among Sunday services in the Twin Cities Rev A N Penland of Willoughby Presbyterian delivered the purest devotion to mother. State farm officials note Morgan county farmers still consider cotton without fertilizer. Y M C A officers attend state convention in Montgomery. L N Railroad agent Charles S Chase meets with Chamber of Commerce. Stellz Orr operated for appendicitis at Nevolen hospital. Mrs R A Kirkland visits son Jasper Moore. Mrs J J Rose ill with flu on West Moulton Street. Tuesday club to meet with Mrs Wyker. Norman Shaw from Cartersville has joined Lester Sheffield’s office. Mrs W R Smith returns from Memphis. Mrs Amos Christopher of Athens weekend guest.
A fragmentary account notes the Berlin blockade lifting at midnight and signals a shift in East West hopes. It highlights Secretary Acheson's cautions, the upcoming Big Four talks, and ongoing tensions with Soviet actions in Germany and China. Arab nations exit the U N following Israel's admission, while guesses about Russia's aims persist.
A fire last night leveled the Holtsville high school community project wood shop machine shops auto mechanic shops and related facilities causing about 250000 in damage. Fire units from Montgomery and Maxwell Air Force bases assisted as Principal Christzberg described extensive destruction of the shops and quick freeze plant remains.
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