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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1950
Page
4
In Kigginsville Missouri the death of the oldest Confederate veteran is reported. The man, discharged from the Confederate army in 1963 due to ill health, lived to age 108.
The editorial argues the United States should avoid fear of nuclear war by credible preparedness. It asserts the nation is better armed and taxed for defense than ever, rejects communism, and urges Washington to present a balanced, honest story of readiness to deter aggression.
The Birmingham News urges Alabama lawmakers to study replacing the coroner system with a medical examiner setup in Jefferson County and nationwide. It argues compulsory, pathologist led death investigations are needed to prevent miscarriages of justice and to close loopholes, though it notes cost concerns in less populous counties.
Former President Hoover berated Republican senators for thwarting his four major reform plans, including transferring comptroller duties to the Treasury, abolishing the NLRB general counsel, expanding ICC powers, and granting FCC chair power. Only a handful of Republicans backed him.
In a Sales Executives club address Hoover denounces vested interests and vows to name them before loss. He notes the success of the Junior Chamber of Commerce led by Clifford D. Cooper who has toured states building grass roots support for government reform.
Theodore H. Sloan of Washington Pa former chief development engineer for the Council of Defense recounts a 1917 plan to float balloons into Germany with fire bombs to ignite forests. Wilson halted the project as inhumane. balloons reportedly reached about 60,000 feet with automatic ballast and release systems.
Arlie B Davidson notes modern life drains song from daily work. Fatigue, stress, and constant demands reduce spontaneity and poise. He cites Carlyle on singing at work, urging balance to keep joy and efficiency alive.
Dr Alfred E Johns of The Modern Coue Institute claims his Johnsophone pillow device can induce sleep, reduce hay fever and asthma, cut smoking, and teach new skills while asleep. He asserts auto-suggestion via recorded messages, music, and Morse code lessons can influence behavior and health, with hay fever and allergy cures highlighted.
The column discusses a balloon system to drop propaganda into Russia. It notes the craft travels east at 100 mph due to prevailing winds, tests with 80 balloons, rewards for returning dummy bombs, and an inexpensive unit costing about $2 carrying 10 ounces of payload. It highlights safety and invisibility at high altitude.
American Export Lines plans two new passenger ships the SS Independence and the SS Constitution as postwar surplus boosts optimism for ocean travel. A broad political and labor scene unfolds with probes, rallies, and a Cavalcante victory in Pennsylvania amid Lewis faction clashes.
Pegler reviews the New York building trades support for Charles and Ethel Collins and their quadruplets. The eight room Bronx home, built with donated labor and materials, is celebrated with speeches by Bill Hearst and others, highlighting industrial cooperation and charity within a contentious union landscape.
Cool Off. Malone Pool now open for the season. Families and residents are invited to join the water fun as the big pool offers filtered water and cooling relief. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thomas and son Robin have returned from a trip.
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