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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1949
Page
4
A lengthy editorial excerpt highlights the impact of Boys Town Nebraska and Father Flanagan’s belief that bad behavior stems from environment. It cites a $10 million building program and notes ongoing support, growth, and the value of humane, structured care in shaping delinquent youths.
President Truman’s administration encounters mounting opposition on Capitol Hill as a majority of congress members are seen as elected on different platforms. The withdrawal of Mon Wallgren’s National Resources Planning Board nomination highlights strained ties, leaving Wallgren sidelined and the president's choice exposed to embarrassment.
Early returns in the Soviet controlled sector of Germany showed strong anti-communist sentiment. More than a third of voters rejected the communist candidates while the Russian backed choice failed to secure solid backing. The count was halted amid claimed investigations.
Drew Pearson reports the United States faces a split on German troop withdrawal. The French ambassador Henri Bonnet told Secretary Acheson that Paris will not trust Germans enough to evacuate occupation forces, complicating plans tied to the Big Four meeting and potential reprieve for eastern and western Germany.
Vice President Alben Barkley, a Kentucky royal and horse racing enthusiast, receives a gold lifetime pass to Yankee Stadium from Del Webb. Barkley jokes about living to 105 and being a Yankees fan, while Webb confirms continued eligibility if he roots for the team. Barkley is 72 years old.
Representative Robert Rich of Pennsylvania clashed with Senator Hubert Humphrey in a hearing on federal education grants. Rich warned of rising costs while Humphrey argued that federal investment in education yields high returns. Citing Chamber of Commerce and National Education Association figures, Humphrey pressed for continued funding despite Rich’s brisk rebuttals.
Oregon's Senator Wayne Morse was knocked from his horse when a colt rammed a fence and pinned him briefly. He sustained a bad limp but no bones were broken, and lawmakers report he is recovering as Majority Leader Scott Lucas progresses with the agenda.
ARLIE B. DAVIDSON discusses loneliness as an internal feeling not tied to place. She notes it arises from perception, not circumstance, and suggests that recognizing one’s value and engaging in meaningful work can lessen isolation. The piece encourages connecting with others to gain perspective and support.
The report notes a possible resten as floor leader amid party tensions. Senators Watkins and Donnell question two-thirds time at North Atlantic pact hearings, while Watkins claims under 15 percent personally and 42 percent jointly with Donnell. AFL figure Dick Ornburn is named ambassador of good relations as a labor-industry ties show opens in Cleveland.
Senate debate focuses on Taft-Harley revisions with Senator Thomas noting 28 Taft changes to 20 under Wagner. Bricker disputes cancer lab needs at Ohio State, while university seeks 1.5 million for new facilities amid a polémical claim of misquoting Dr. Doan.
A note indicates no issue was published on Sunday May 18 1924, leaving no Daily record for that date. No further details about content or reasons are provided.
Westbrook Pegler recounts American journalism's vigorous early denunciations of Nazi Jew hatred, Hitler's dual citizenship schemes, and the regime’s propaganda. He describes his experiences covering the 1936 Winter Games, Nazi attempts at censorship, and his decision to skip the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics after refusing Goebbels’ censorship demand. He notes Nazi attacks on him and his reporting on Jewish refugees and tragedy.
An Inside Berlin visit to Intourist reveals a neon lit, second World War era club in the Soviet sector. Attendees include officials, Poles, Czechs, Romanians and Russians while staff wear white ties. The menu lists German dishes and vodka as a Russian music scene plays. The scene sits amid Berlin ruins as the author defends against charges of anti Semitism.
A newsy medical note reports injecting histamine into leg arteries as a weekly treatment for poor leg circulation. The method dilates arteries, increases blood flow, and reduces or eliminates pain in walking and sleeping for most patients, though effects last hours per injection.
Ancient Greeks and Romans held that rings possessed charm properties. The belief tied jewelry to protective power, luck, and personal fortune across daily life and ritual.
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