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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
4
The argument notes Britain relies on Soviet goods but must also export to Moscow. It suggests seeking additional dollars from the United States to finance purchases of American goods instead of Russian goods, allowing Britain to obtain better products while conserving its own exports.
The piece argues President Truman overstepped by calling Marine Corps propaganda machine nearly equal to Stalin's. It defends the services and notes Marines are dying in Korea, urging restraint and unity in wartime. The author emphasizes Truman as a public servant whose words carry global weight.
An editorial argues for large funds to spread "truth" worldwide against communism. It contrasts Truman’s $89 million request with Congress trimming to $65.6 million, urging senators to support mental weapons as essential as physical defense. The piece warns democracy can only win if truth reaches masses.
President Truman holds regular talks with Brig. Gen. Wallace Graham as part of a secret psychotherapy approach. The physician records the sessions and the President unburdens about wartime and foreign policy stress including A bomb worries Stalin dealings and Korea casualties.
At a dinner for U N colleagues after retiring as president of the Security Council Russia's Jacob Malik jokes about his January walkout. He says he returned to observe rules since August presidency ended, and a guest quips he must find a new reason to stay. Malik grins, saying they can always find a reason when they want to do something.
General Omar Bradley voices frustration with Secretary Johnson and General MacArthur. He contemplates leaving the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stating he would gladly lead troops again but doubts his endurance.
The Army plans to draft up to three million men as President Truman seeks broader mobilization. Training will shift from wartime norms to a more democratic, production line style under G-3, treating trainees as individuals rather than mere numbers.
ARLIE B. DAVIDSON argues that people cling to a short sighted view, favor their own group, and practice prejudice and religious bigotry. He stresses humanity as a diverse, multi group, multi generational whole and calls for broader understanding.
New draftees head to Army camps this month for 14 weeks of training with six weeks of basic indoctrination followed by eight weeks of specialized instruction. About 70 percent receive combat training in infantry field artillery and tanks while 30 percent prepare for service units such as engineers quartermaster and signal corps.
A midwestern businessman complains to Secretary Johnson that the administration lacks public confidence. Johnson cites an assistant secretary who handles political affairs and introduces Paul Griffith, Assistant Secretary and strong Republican ally, to hear the remark.
William Green is set for an uncontested 27th term as AFL president when the convention begins in Houston on September 18. A full day will focus on politics with a fund drive for the League for Political Education to defeat Taft Hartley opponents. AFL leaders fear low member contributions and warn delegates to fund labor allies in November.
U N Ambassador Warren Austin told the White House that a Security Council majority opposes forces beyond the 38th parallel and that the United States would face strong opposition at the General Assembly to General MacArthur's support for Chiang Kai-Shek. He added that only the Philippines backs Chiang, while other Pacific nations largely oppose him.
Pegler recalls a Vermont trip and a 1923 oath scene at Plymouth when Calvin Coolidge, on the advice of Congressman Dale, was said to have taken the oath from his father beside a marble table. The diary-like account notes Coolidge’s thrift, odd coin ritual, and a wary critique of postwar politics and Communism.
Secretary Acheson plans a review of American Far Eastern policy with British Foreign Minister Bevin in about one week, reflecting recognition of Mao Tse-Tung's communist regime.
Douglas warns Britain to halt shipments of machine tools to Moscow and urges cancellation of the Moscow contract. He spoke secretly at the Foreign Office before a Washington trip, telling Hector McNeil Britain would face strong anti British sentiment in the United States unless action is taken. The United States offered more Marshall Plan aid to buy timber and wheat Britain had been importing from Russia in exchange for tools.
A reprinted column argues Alaska and Hawaii deserve statehood as strategic Pacific partners. It traces history from 1867 to 1947, notes House endorsements for Hawaii and Alaska, and reports Senate inaction. It contrasts voter impact, representation, and taxation between territories and states.
Union Hill PTA met for its first meeting of the year led by president Mrs. Phillip Walter. Reports covered the PTA Conference trip to Tuscaloosa, community organization efforts with Mr. and Mrs. Teague, and a Home Demonstration Club gathering with Miss Hawkins. The revival at New Canaan church added 35 members, with weekly prayer services on Wednesdays and services on the second and fourth Sundays. The community mourns Tom Henson’s death as residents offer condolences. Local updates include residents visiting, new students, marriages, hospital stays, and moves within Morgan County communities.
A single 1930s Southwest dust storm could lift up to 300 million tons of topsoil in a day, illustrating the vast scale of agricultural erosion in the era.
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