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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1950
Page
4
The Decatur Elks Club plans to urge the city council to enact a law banning communism, modeled after Birmingham’s measure still pending federal court review. The piece asserts strong actions against communists including jail, deportation, or execution as a national enemy aligned with the Kremlin.
E P Ericson assistant chief of navigation and transportation TVA spoke to the Kiwanis club on water transportation and the value of deep water. Decatur listeners see navigation development on the Tennessee River as another reason the 1960 census won’t flag Decatur near the 20,000 mark as growth continues. Community foundation stones are being laid with water transportation a key element for future growth.
The New York Times notes Senator Sparkman’s unusual appointment to the United Nations General Assembly with praise for his support of U S foreign policy. Alabamians celebrate the native son as he joins the world town meeting to discuss global problems and peace.
An editorial urges safe driving on Labor Day warning of rising highway dangers. Norman Damon of the Automotive Safety Foundation cites a grim forecast of 300000 violent deaths and 10 million injuries in ten years, stressing responsibility to protect others on the road.
Jacob Malik engaged in a public exchange with Vivian Lowe of the Voice of America at a New Rochelle reception hosted by the Indonesian UN envoy. He questioned VOA's honesty, she defended it, and Malik finally offered a Russian toast to the State Department woman.
President Truman abandons the Spanish loan after Congress omits a time limit. He argues the plan would mock democracy and alarm France and Italy, warning Catholic nations and anti communist voters while urging bases and radar aid might be secured without the aid.
The piece discusses hell as both a religious idea and a present life condition. It notes hell can be permanent or temporary and may arise from personal choices or circumstances. A minister recalls seventeen years in hell, while a careful observer links hell to a clear vision of unfulfilled potential and wasted gifts. Davidses
Senators scrutinize the Justice Department and U.S. attorney's office over a wiretapping scandal in Washington. A police lieutenant tapped the Argentine ambassador's calls and intruded into his home, with the probe delayed until a grand jury was convened amid pressure and looming deadlines.
President Truman told congressional leaders this week that he plans to push proposals on economic policy and foreign affairs as part of ongoing discussions with the new session. He emphasized cooperation and swift action despite partisan tensions.
Republicans push to release a two year old top secret CIA China Korea report claiming it predicted Korea events. Acheson delays unless the President decides. Walter Smith to head CIA Oct 1 with focus on Far East. Union of broader intelligence and higher plane production costs noted. Truman to seek funds to hire thousands under amended Social Security act.
Washington officials report no actual interruptions yet but note longer lags between orders and deliveries of nearly all major materials. The trend signals a serious situation ahead unless allowances are made to speed supply chains and avoid future outages.
President Truman bluntly warned that any top government official who speaks on foreign policy without clearance will lose their job. He cited General MacArthur’s Formosa remark and said orders must be cleared with the White House or State Department. Senate leaders Lucas and Rayburn faulted the habit of offhand statements by top officials. He noted being upset with Defense Secretary Johnson for quick remarks.
Washington reports that veterans hired after the war are outnumbered five to one in the postal service, a factor in the Senate’s decision to sustain the President’s veto of a wage-raise bill. Other postal workers opposed raises for newer staff, marking one of the few veteran-favoring votes lost in the Senate.
Washington politics this week covers Utah primaries on Tuesday to nominate candidates for the U S senate seat held by Elbert D Thomas as a Democrat plus two U S House seats one state supreme court justice and legislature Nevada primaries to nominate for U S senate Pat McCarran as Democrat one house seat governor and other offices and legislature New York conventions Wednesday to Thursday to select nominees for the U S senate Herbert M fiehman Democrat and governor race.
Australian wool auctions run 40 percent higher than last June and meat traders forecast a smaller lamb crop next year. Slaughter of sheep rose 25 percent through June this year, most of them ewes, signaling tighter supplies and higher spring suit costs in New York.
The column notes eyes bulged as mouths dropped and whispers spread after Deacon Jones staggered to his pew. Onlookers murmured that he was drunk, a scene recounted by Bob Cousar in the pastors notes after the service.
By Vic Bubbett the jump-off week for Big Plans sees a veterans group shaping a giant Labor Day event while the Junior Chamber of Commerce races to its annual fair ler and membership committee. Pilots meeting is set for 7 P.M. at Bank Street clubrooms.
The Decatur post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars holds its annual Labor Day celebration at Hatfield Lake on Monday. VFW members, their families and guests attend, with Vic Bubbett performing in the VFW sponsored Town Scandals. Extras include park attractions and a dance that night.
The Junior Chamber plans the five day county fair at the coliseum grounds starting September 12. They will meet for supper at the Why Not at 7 P.M. to finalize preparations.
Rotary plans a Labor Day observance, Lions announce greeters for a lunch program led by Garrold Nungester and others, Civitan holds a Wednesday noon business meeting, football game Florence versus Howard scheduled October 12, Kiwanis guest Dr W Nelson Guthrie will address the club with church support committee members named.
Tuesday night the Pilots Club schedules a very important gathering led by President Ruby Sandlin to discuss a district year project including a nursing scholarship at the University of Panama. Thursday at 7 90 P M the Business and Professional Women's club will hear a program arranged by Mrs Florence Chand.
A silent stranger interrupts an adjournment to commend swiftness in judging drunkenness and questions the preacher on Eph. 5 18. He asks why deacons not all filled with the Spirit were not expelled, prompting a reflection on self judgment versus correction in love. Biblical verses cited emphasize not judging others.
The Lions board of directors voted $100 to support high school band uniforms. The American Legion paused club room additions while the architect finishes the plans.
R. M. Frink named Detroit plant manager by H. Y. Bassett of Calumet and Hecla Copper. W. A. Zatell becomes customer relations manager. E. G. Wojack promoted to production planning manager, all relocating to Detroit plant.
Brewton Alabama. A housewife identified as Mrs. Bessie Lee Cunningham about 45 is jailed on murder charges in the death of her husband Arthur Cunningham 45. The arrest followed an autopsy report by Nelson Grubbs of Mobile showing poison that could cause death. She is held without bail. Cunningham died Monday in an Atmore hospital.
Cooking potatoes with their jackets on helps retain vitamins and minerals that would otherwise leach into the cooking water. This method protects nutrients while boiling or steaming.
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