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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1951
Page
4
A military discussion questions U.S. readiness after General MacArthur’s dismissal. Veterans warn of weaknesses while Kremlin observers seem to view American strength differently, prompting debate on whether the United States is adequately prepared for conflict.
The piece notes cotton farmers fear rain drought affects yields after last year's excessive rains lowered output. It jokes about rainmaking contraptions used in New York and suggests hiring such devices to ease cotton crop worries in the region.
William Thetford defeated retired Solicitor Temple Seibels and now serves as solicitor of the Montgomery circuit. He will lead prosecutions in criminal trials stemming from the legislature’s parole investigation, possibly aided by other attorneys, as indictments mount in Montgomery County.
The piece lauds Alabama for remarkable ten year industrial gains 1940 to 1950 ranking first in the Southeast and second in the South after Texas. It urges investment in education and road building, noting Alabama lags in schools and arterial highways and farm to market systems, urging state action under the Persons administration.
Article describes wholesalers and retailers paying higher beef prices despite a government freeze. It notes packers punish dissidents by cutting off supplies and details price rises from January to April, with quotes from a meat wholesaler about potential consequences.
A four cent rise at the wholesale level could raise beef by about ten cents per pound for shoppers if grocers pass it on. If not, grocers risk losses and bankruptcy. OPS adopted a pricing formula requiring posted beef prices for consumer inspection.
Pearson claimed MacArthur split command between Gen Walton Walker’s 8th Army and Gen Almond’s 10th Corps and that the Joint Chiefs warned against it. Bradley and Collins testified before Senate committees confirming the revelations six months later.
The plan aims to expose price gougers and end the black market but seeks loopholes to sidestep the law.
Arlie B. Davidson explains how mulberry leaves feed silkworms, the growth from egg to cocoon, and the processing steps including heat to kill moths. She notes 220 billion worms powered Japan's silk export in 1935 and highlights the cocoon’s value depends on size and texture.
Industry giants push customers to accept tied sales of unwanted cuts to secure top sellers. A wholesaler was compelled to buy 4 000 pounds of perishable sausage before any beef carload. Price gouging spikes squeeze wholesalers and retailers, risking closure for some.
Nebraska Senator Ken Wherry misspoke calling Vice President Barkley Mr Paragraph during remarks about a report two paragraphs. Senate Majority Leader McFarland teased the quip suggesting calling the president of the senate Mr Library. Barkley replied with a gracious jab about the compliment.
GOP representative Wenneth Keating of Rochester New York rose as a big business ally. He backed Pacific Gas and Electric in California and pushed an amendment to weaken Clayton anti trust provisions while later opposing FTC funding to enforce the law. He previously supported strengthening the Clayton Act but then offered an amendment canceling implementation funds.
A collage of humorous lines and captions from a bygone issue includes a dummy verse about a bonnet, quips about tickling a lady, a cow on a train track, and remarks on marriage. The text blends jokes with social witticisms and brief anecdotes.
Sen John Sparkman chairman of the small business committee faces pressure from the Civil Aeronautics Board to suppress a critical report on the major airlines. A confidential draft accused the CAB of acting as a tail on the kite of big carriers and favored keeping nonsked carriers as coaches. Missing copies and threats from industry figures sparked alarm on Capitol Hill.
Ray Folsom, a union painter, was shot by Ralphi Howard Alsup, a prominent Clark County labor figure with multiple criminal convictions. Alsup fled aided by James King, with connections to unions and political fronts tied to Arthur J. Goldsmith. Franklin and Conlon testified, while Foley and others questioned the alleged slush funds.
An exchange between Jones and Smith features a humorous line about a reducing diet. The brief includes a reference to a wife on a reducing diet, highlighting light, everyday humor in a Wall Street Journal style snippet.
In Spokane Washington a local rule prohibits drying men’s and women’s clothing on the same clothesline. Fae Rose of Los Angeles is noted in relation to the case.
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