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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1949
Page
4
The Ford dispute is settled with both sides agreeing to arbitration after strike losses ran into millions. The settlement aims to resolve payroll and sales impacts, prompting questions why arbitration was not chosen before the strike began.
Secretary of Defense Johnson dismisses a proposed test between Army bombers and Navy interceptors as unimportant while Admiral Halsey urges the test to settle who is right. The piece notes veterans in Congress pushing for term limits to improve focus on legislation over reelection.
The Dallas Morning News argues preservation of a free press matters more than banning comics. Alabama PTA groups and dealers remove objectionable titles, guiding publishers to self censor as merchants withhold orders.
A column denounces repeated automobile accidents on U S 31 between Decatur and Cullman and Cullman and Birmingham. It blames the Alabama State Highway Department for inaction despite prior administrations and ongoing road safety concerns.
An Alabama House committee reports a bill to add an amusement tax with proceeds to the general fund. The author argues higher taxes harm the amusement trade, drive away customers, and threaten small operators and new entrants in a discouraging cycle.
The House Armed Services Committee begins its inquiry into the B 36 and related airplane contracts. Key figures include Rep Jimmy Van Zandt who accuses politics in the deals, Floyd Odlum of Consolidated Vultee, and Secretary Louis Johnson who sits at the center of funding and approvals.
The article details a long running shift by the Air Force from B-50 and B-54 to the B-36. It notes May 1948 discussions, January and March officer recommendations, and Forrestal's approval before the public April 5 reveal. It frames political pressure claims as unproven while stressing a formal move within military procurement.
ARLIE B DAVIDSON urges recognition of Shut-In Day on June 1 in Alabama, noting thousands suffer illness deformity paralysis or old age keeping them home. The piece highlights the value of thought and visitation writes letters or flowers and the Sunshine Clubs provide emotional support to the shut ins.
The discussion notes long standing aviation industry lobbying and links Floyd Odlum to Curtiss Calder potential Army secretary. It references past influence at Curtiss Wright Aviation and Douglas Aircraft, and hints at congressional airing of B 36 charges involving Louie Johnson. More coverage promised tomorrow.
Dudley J. LeBlanc, president pro tem of the Louisiana state senate and head of the Le Blanc Corporation, sent vitamin Hadacol bottles to every member of Congress with a note noting busy hours prevent regular meals and promising vitamins for those who work under strain.
The piece explores nostalgia for old vaudeville contrasted with modern cabaret and night club acts. It cites performers like Willie Collier and Milton Berle, notes the shift from stage to intimate venues, and discusses audience heckling, professional ethics, and the evolving moral climate of entertainment.
The Muscle Shoals matter will not be considered on the Senate floor before Monday, per Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Norris. Nearby, Louisville and Nashville rail facilities suffered thousands in damage from a fire before two this morning. Social notes mention Mrs Emmett Himes hosting Canal Street Rock club with guest Mrs Joan D Wyker. Local items include visits, summer plans, and family travel across several towns.
The article notes optic neuritis may follow infections in the nasal sinuses teeth or tonsils or from nervous system disorders. Papillitis and retrobulbar neuritis describe inflammation at different nerve parts, with eye exams revealing blurred margins and swollen veins. Immediate ophthalmic evaluation is urged for proper treatment.
A historic note states the Cuban flag was conceived in a New York rooming house and first flown over a new building in 1850, marking its early design and display.
On the Line reports Paris prices are 15 to 25 percent higher than last year as American tourists return. Hotels, shops, and even perfume prices rise while Maxim's covers stay affordable. The piece notes the franc's black market and Marshall Plan influence, praises Paris gardens, and urges advance hotel reservations with extra cash.
G B Parsons, former night club operator, has been formally sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in the Perry jewelry heist case. Parsons had previously received 25 years, then 20 years on retrial, as part of a multi-defendant plot in Birmingham on October 30, 1947.
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