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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1950
Page
4
As UN troops tighten in on North Korea, debate grows over future move after securing the South. The 38th parallel question looms larger daily as ambitions for democracy drive strategic choices.
The Associated Press reports a survey of 4 787 carriers in Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Florida and Tennessee. It finds 83 percent average in school work and 81 percent passing all subjects. Average route time is 11 hours weekly and the typical age is 14.5. Nine nine percent view routes as beneficial and healthy outdoor exercise. 90 percent require school enrollment.
General MacArthur presented to the United Nations Security Council evidence that Soviet and Chinese Reds supplied weapons and trained manpower to North Korea. He asserted Russia seeks to spread communism globally and criticized U.S. delay in preparing for war, noting many Americans favor swift action.
Drew Pearson notes Washington and Franklin used inducements and leaflets to blur Hessian allegiance, while current policy cuts State Department funds and backs limited land reform. He cites Korea, Indo China, and Italy, arguing land reform as a key anti communist tool and criticizing ECA hesitations. The piece contrasts historic tactics with present-day cautions.
Westbridge New York columnist argues The Rutland Herald mishandled coverage of Stefansson and Lattimore links to communism. He discusses Stefansson’s alleged library access, various "subversive" associations, and the role of press skepticism versus sensationalism in the Randolph Bethel area and Vermont institutions.
Living Today urges couples to avoid public criticism and quarrels, reconcile daily, and focus on constructive praise. It warns against fault finding, encourages silent respect when needed, and advises managing anger to keep disputes from escalating while fostering mutual importance.
An anecdote from Washington notes that Louey Johnson declined a prepared address and spoke extemporaneously, a gaffe linked to his defense secretary role. The quip about defeating Stalin at 5 after a 4 AM attack underscores the risk of self authored remarks in high office.
A local theater reports tickets were taken during a mistaken time window from 10 to 12. An investigation is underway as staff review entry logs and surrounding footage for the security lapse. No injuries reported.
Washington outlines the new income tax rise from 20.5 to 11.5 percent depending on brackets, applying gradually from 1951 income and partially in 1950. Affected workers will see higher withholding from Oct 1 to align pay as you go with the higher rates, with sample figures for Jones and Smith illustrating year by year tax changes.
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