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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1950

Page

15

Pearson Avers Gold Tip Off Came From Elizabeth Bentley

Inside story of Harry Gold’s arrest for spying for the Soviet on atomic energy centers on a tip via Elizabeth Bentley. FBI hunted for weeks before Gold confessed and led to Fuchs admitting knowledge of Gold. Golos’s World Tourist link, Bentley’s courier role, and Golos’s 1940 indictment are noted in this Cold War espionage sketch.

Pearson Elizabeth Bentley Drew Pearson Harry Gold Klaus Fuchs London FBI Gold Fuchs Philadelphia England

Notable Russian Agent Returns to United States in 1922

A man described as a clerk by occupation in December 1915 pursued naturalization then left for Russia. He participated in the 1917 revolutionary movement and came back to the United States in 1922 as an agent of the Communist International.

Golos World Tourist, Inc United States World Tourist Abraham Lincoln U. S Jacob Raisin Ekaterinoslaw Russia J. Davis Communist Party of America England Germany Latvia New York Communist International

Pattern of Communist Spy Rings Revealed in 1950 FBI Case

The report outlines Golos as a central organizer for midwest communist activity, his trips to Russia for instructions, and links to the secret control commission. It notes Elizabeth Bentley as a member and Golos’s role in routing information, with new FBI findings locating Harry Gold in Philadelphia.

Golos Gerhardt Eisler Midwest Russia United States Secret Communist Party Control Commission Control Commission William Remington Senate Investigations Subcommittee Canada Mexico FBI Philadelphia Harry Gold The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Friday Luncheon Cream Tuna Over Split Potatoes

Cream tuna served over split baked potatoes with a side of green cabbage cole slaw and fresh tomato slices for a balanced luncheon plate.

Are You A Man Or A Mape Asks Poor Man's Philosopher

Hal Boyle laments the idea of crossing humans and apes proposing a “mape” hybrid. He imagines a star athlete offspring, societal fallout, and eventual exile, arguing humans should not impose such a union on apes or themselves.

Hal Boyle New York Sydney William Britton University of Virginia

Graduation and reports mark end of Morgan County school year

Morgan County exercises close Monday as sixth grade graduates and elementary pupils receive report cards. Cotaco School hosts an outstanding graduation program with Dr. F M Cook of Snead College delivering a notable address. Cadet Bill Russell returns home for the summer from M M S. Olin Chunn buried at Valdermosa Springs cemetery. Joy Williams ill with virus. Wear-Ever Aluminum salesman active, serving meals to clients. Roosevelt Raceway opening night attendance reaches 23 371 in history surpassing 1949 figure.

Cotaco F. M. Cook Snead College Dr. Cook Bill Russell Olin Chunn Flint Valdermosa Springs Melva Joy Williams

Called Meeting of Rising Sun Lodge to Be Held on Monday

Rising Sun lodge No. 29 will hold a seven o'clock meeting in the lodge hall to work in the Master Mason degree. Two candidates will take the degrees. D L Allen, secretary, invites all Master Masons to attend.

Rising Sun Lodge Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 D. L. Allen

Negro Scout to Attend Jamboree After Elks Fund Drive

The Tennessee Valley lodge No. 808 voted 110 dollars to cover all expenses for Ralph Phillips a 15 year old Decatur Negro high school student to attend the national Jamboree at Valley Forge June 30 to July 6 1950. Scouters from around the world are expected. funds raised locally will also support Camp Drake facilities.

Tennessee Valley Lodge Boy Scouts of Decatur Joe Wheeler Valley Forge Elks Lodge W. E. Ballard Ralph Phillips Decatur Negro High School Camp Drake M. H. Williams

Lawless on Roads Says US Traffic Laws Inadequate

Dr. A L Goodhart of Oxford University, a New Yorker by teaching, told the Pedestrians Association at its annual meeting that the United States has one of the most lawless road systems in the world due to inadequate traffic laws. He cited deaths per 100000 vehicles, noting America 71 versus Britain 163 annually.

Londno A. L Goodhart Oxford University Pedestrians’ Association America Britain

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American Chemical Society Jacob Golos Miss Bentley Washington Communist Party Liberal Robinso Bank St Speake High School Danville 2 Bernard Alldridge Billy Joe Crowe Baronese Gillespie Coleman Hampton Eloise Hill Opal Hill Annie Laura Johnson Martin Key Horace Kitchens Hoyt Legg James Howell Legg John McCaghren Dee Ford Melson Randel Mullican Mervin Owens Mary Catherine Smith Hoyt Speake James Gilbert Louis Steel Billy Templeton R. H. Glover E. B. Norton Florence State Teachers College Hudson Vernon L. ST. John Morgan County Menge County High School Hartselle Alabama University of Alabama North Morgan Lawrence County State Senate North Alabama Decatur Teachers Association Vernon St. John Friends of Kindergarden Brooklyn Brooks Mape Mapey Mama Bowery Walhermosa Roosevelt Raceway Pitts Motel Elks New Pembroke China Sam Frank & Moore Ferry Street Wheeler Jamison Isabella Sims Martha Jefferson
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