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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1952
Page
1
A brief overview of local events and changes in the area, noting community meetings, upcoming projects, and notable residents. The piece sketches neighborhood vibes and aims to inform residents about civic happenings and local opportunities.
Fair and mild this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with light winds. Two arrests on carnal knowledge charges reported. Tennessee River stages and forecast changes listed. Alabama natives arriving in Seattle from Korea aboard USNT Hugh J. Gaffey. Birth announced for a daughter in Decatur. Primary canvass official for Morgan County May 6 election to be held May 7. More local items include a building permit for six cabins costing about 7500 dollars and a court docket with 15 cases. Community events at Trinity and Central Methodist church and St Ann's Catholic church. John Wiggins recovering after operation in Nashville. See Diary on Page 2.
Morgan and Marshall county authorities conducted a moonshine raid yesterday afternoon near the Marshall Morgan line about two and a half miles northeast of Morgan City. Two drum type stills, each capable of about 60 gallons, were destroyed. Participants included Morgan County Sheriff John McCutcheon Deputy Wilbur Abercrombie and ABC Agents Herman Sandlin and Carlos Nelson.
In Birmingham the head of the detective division testified that Detective Henry Darnell threatened to ruin him unless the inquiry into Police Commissioner Eugene Connor ended. Darnell and Detective C L Stevens face dismissal amid claims of improper conduct and sworn morals charges. Connor faces an appeal of his recent conviction for illegal joint occupancy.
State Sen. Lawrence K. Andrews, seeking a seat on the State Supreme Court, has reported campaign expenditures of 4402 dollars and contributions totaling 2250 dollars. Gov. Gordon Per s ons opposes him, while Sen. Tom Phillips of Shelby County contributed 250 dollars. The preliminary report was filed with the Secretary of State ahead of Thursday's deadline.
An independent elector slate pledged against party hacks and for a presidential candidate announced in Montgomery. Lea Harris, a Montgomery attorney, said 12 candidates would appear on the November ballot and that the slate would not back Truman or Taft. A petition with at least 300 voter signatures will be prepared to place the slate on the ballot. Candidates include Samuel Tilden Boyd, William Crenshaw, Boykin W. Davis, Fred Duggar III, H. C. Fountain, Walter A. Greene, Joseph D. Hogan Jr., Ben May, James L. Parker, Francis H. Puckett, Robert Stanford, and John L. Wade.
A 14 year old boy was released on a 300 bond after arrest on a carnal knowledge charge in Hartselle. Police seized a second youth aged 13 who remained in jail this morning.
Two Russian jet fighters opened fire on an Air France commercial airliner over the Soviet zone injuring two German passengers and two crew members. The aircraft with 11 passengers and six crew landed safely in Berlin after four passes to escape. No Americans aboard. Allied authorities protested to the Soviet Control Commission and briefly suspended Berlin to Western Germany flights before lifting the embargo.
The Treasury revamps its savings bond program cutting two current series F and G bonds effective Thursday while introducing three new types. The existing E defense bonds will continue with rates raised from 2.9 to 3 percent for the full term, with holders able to keep or redeem at maturity. Secretary Snyder said changes aim to align the program with higher commercial interest rates.
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a citywide essay contest with cash prizes for elementary and high school students. First prize is ten dollars and second prize three dollars. essays must be 500 words or less about efforts during Cleanup Paintup Fixup Week. Entry ends May 8 at noon.
Probate Judge T C Almon reminds residents that Wednesday is the final day to vote absentee ballots. The Board of Registrars will skip its May 5 meeting as the law bans registration within 10 days of the election.
Senator Williams charged that the Internal Revenue Bureau allowed three wealthy taxpayers to deduct 90 percent of income taxes on loans to Democratic committees from 1940 to 1948. He named Marshall Field Richard Reynolds and David Schulte as recipients and showed letters he said proved the authorization.
The Senate passed a 3.394047 billion dollar Treasury Post Office appropriation for the 1953 fiscal year starting July 1. It is 44 million dollars less than the House measure and marks the first regular money bill the Senate acted on in this session.
The House faced a 24 hour delay in approving a 724 million Agriculture Department budget as Rep Murray died. GOP lawmakers pressed impeachment and censure bids against President Truman over steel mill seizure while Senate and House panels heard from Wilson Putnam Arnall and Feinsinger on stabilization policy.
The U S Court of Appeals reversed the contempt conviction of Dr Edward A Rumely executive secretary of the Committee for Constitutional Government The panel ruled 2 to 1 that the House resolution creating the lobby or Buchanan committee was improper and the case should be reconsidered on legal grounds The decision voided the contempt finding after Rumely refused to produce records demanded by the House lobby investigating panel
Massachusetts voters braved drizzle and chilly 40s to cast ballots for president and delegates. Taft and Eisenhower clash for GOP delegates while Kefauver backs a district slate on the Democratic side. Massachusett's first preferential vote plus 72 delegates and 36 convention votes frame a tense election, with national policy debates stirring in the background.
Massachusetts voters faced a big finish as Eisenhower’s camp predicted a clear victory over Taft while Taft’s backers stayed hopeful. A cold rainstorm was expected to dampen turnout, though observers think turnout could reach triple the 1948 level of 124 000.
The Navy scheduled a formal inquiry into the mid Atlantic sinking of the destroyer minesweeper Hobson with the loss of 174 men. Carrier Wasp carried 61 survivors and was returning to Brooklyn Navy Yard for repairs with no reported casualties. Two missing sailors were found safe, reducing the list to 174.
A small fire at the Decatur Glass Company on 715 Bank Street was contained by city firefighters before significant damage. The blaze, caused by unknown origins, was spotted shortly before 11 AM and controlled with no major injuries reported.
Decatur Negro high students led the state in a 1131 student field across 15 fields. Lee McLin won American history first while Beatrice M Prince took third. Beatrice M Prince, Iola Bevels and Minnie L Milton swept home economics top three. Iola Bevels earned first in general mathematics with Freddie McLin third. Leda Fitzgerald was noted for winning two top places.
In Washington the government’s chief attorney in the steel seizure case disavowed any claim that President Truman has unlimited powers. Assistant Attorney General Holmes Baldridge filed a statement with the federal district court saying no such claim was made and seeking correction if misread. The ruling in Pine’s court could come today or tomorrow.
Korean truce talks paused today marking a recess for the first time in five months. The United Nations Command awaits Communist reaction to an Allied armistice proposal described as an overall solution. The next meeting date rests with the Communists as Peiping Pyongyang and possibly Moscow weigh the plan.
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