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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1950
Page
4
President Truman visited Madison Wisconsin to lay and dedicate Filene House named for Edward Filene founder of the credit union movement. He recalled knowing Filene from years in public office and noted Drew Pearson once called on him as well.
The notice emphasizes Tuesday May 30 as the day for Democratic primary voting with three county races and one state race to decide. It notes that over 9,000 votes were cast earlier this month, the highest in Morgan County history, urging citizens to exercise duty and privilege again.
The Baltimore and Ohio Line replaced the loud diesel horn on nine locomotives with softer whistles. One engine uses a musical whistle while eight in switching yards now use tinkling chimes. The change could spread to other railroads in the Wiregrass region.
The Daily asks readers to contribute to the Proctor family of Courtland after a devastating house fire. Any amount helps as funds will be given to Mr. Proctor to ease the tremendous burden on the family.
The piece weighs the cost and purpose of a possible extra session. It questions confirming pending appointees and stresses education and reapportionment as key issues for Alabama’s newly chosen legislature. It notes the high daily cost and urges weighing the session’s aims before calling it.
King Farouk blames the United States for an insult to royal honor after the marriage of Egyptian Princess Fatieh in San Francisco. Ambassador Caffery was summoned as the king argued the State Department should have forced the princess to leave a year earlier.
Secret GOP survey concludes a likely net gain in the Senate of one seat, with potential swings of seven seats depending on national trends. The report, prepared by GOP scouts surveying grass roots, highlights Pennsylvania where Governor Jim Duff is seen as a sure winner over Democrat Senate Majority Whip Francis Myers, and notes Connecticut as another GOP stronghold.
A compact list by Arlie B Davidson urges courage patience cheerfulness consideration dependability truthfulness kindness friendliness cooperation and religious faith as guiding principles for a meaningful life. It stresses courage as a path to cherished ends and devotion to promises and humane conduct.
GOP scouts assess races from Illinois to California with plans to topple leaders like Lucas and McMahon while forecasting outcomes in Idaho Indiana Wisconsin Ohio Missouri Nevada and California. The party predicts several states leaning or swinging with Warren Roosevelt McCarran patterns aiding or hindering.
Albany city council sets paving to begin soon on Sherman Street Sixth Avenue South and Seventh Avenue one block to Fourth Avenue after special meeting. Declamation winner Joel Broadus at Decatur High School with competitors Ben Holmes Gene Morrow Billy Boswell and Garrold Nungester.
The article notes Secretary of State Acheson plans six weeks of public appearances to build support for his total diplomacy approach. He will address Congress next Wednesday with June and July events in West Virginia, Chicago, and other stops amid internal debates over speaking strategy.
Miss Madelene Dix returns home after earning her diploma at Judson College on Tuesday. The Parks family relocates to a new Fifth Avenue West residence with their young daughter. Several young women return from Florence Normal for the summer.
The Air Force at Eglin Field Florida will test movable fighter plane guns to address the problem of aiming fixed guns in high altitude jet aircraft. The plan involves developing equipment to allow guns to be aimed while the plane is in flight.
Washington reports the Defense Department is pushing work at Banana River Florida proving ground for long range guided missiles. Brig. Gen. William L. Richardson, in command, hopes the first leg of the Southeastward course over the Atlantic will be ready.
Medical note explains Buerger’s disease affecting leg arteries, linked to heavy smoking and intermittent claudication. It describes sympathectomy as a potential therapy to relieve pain and delay amputation, stressing early diagnosis and treatment to save limbs.
Vic Bubbett reports on the 1950 softball league as Rotarians face Lions and Civitan versus Kiwanis in two five inning games at Delano Park. Rotarians boast a secret weapon while Civitan Sam Evans and Kiwanis promise hot play and dramatic rallies amid sultry weather.
Rotary members will hold an open luncheon meeting on Monday allowing free discussion. It is the first time this year members can cuss and discuss anything they might want to.
Police hunt for the thief who stole a 1939 Plymouth coach on Second Avenue near the skating rink about 8:30 P.M. Friday, drove into a 1940 pickup on Prospect Drive, and left the damaged car. The Plymouth owned by J. D. Singleton collided with C. D. Clardy’s truck at 203 Prospect Drive. both drivers fled before officers could locate them.
Byron H. Atkinson of UCLA special student services found veterans posted better grades than nonveterans and prewar students after GI enrollment peaked. They did not need refresher courses and showed stronger classroom performance.
Opposition within the Reconstruction Finance Corp. challenges President Truman’s insured private loan scheme, government chartered investment groups, and relaxed RFC collateral rules for small businesses. Officials fear leftover loans would become subsidies for favored concerns.
Washington reports a Democratic primary runoff in Alabama on Tuesday to pick seven seats on the 72 member state executive committee.
The Lions will host a Tuesday luncheon with only a program led by Dr. Garrold Nungester. The group remains quiet and orderly during the session.
The Civitans present a Lyons date screening of Flying Fishermen and Flying Hunters sponsored by Eastern Airlines, offering film entertainment for civic members.
The longtime Civitan board will meet Tuesday night at the Why Not cafe to discuss ongoing projects. A separate Friday night session will host the new Civitan board for its first formal meeting.
Bruce Spencer and the boys and girls committee sponsor the Thursday luncheon for the Kiwanis. Friday at 6 30 p.m. the board of directors meet for their regular monthly chat.
The fourth and sixth grades from Chalybeate School in Lawrence County toured Decatur by chartered bus. They were greeted at the Chamber of Commerce by Mrs. Russell and visited Alabama Flour Mill Wolverine Tube Division Cooper Wells Pryor Field and Farm Industries. Lunch at Delano Park followed by drinks from Gregg Chevrolet and milk and orange juice at White Way Milk. They briefly appeared on WHOS before returning with chaperones Miss Genette Smith and Mrs. Herman Harris.
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