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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1952
Page
4
The piece urges Morgan County voters to participate in the Democratic primary on May 6th. It notes about 15,000 voters and a forecast of a light turnout due to few campaign issues, and stresses citizen responsibility to vote.
House members from farm states argue to protect the Agriculture Department budget citing rising population and looming food supply issues by 1975. They warn farm exodus could lead to a shortage, with science and capsule meals offered as possible solutions.
The Huntsville Times pushes for a county share of road funds for city streets. It recalls a Depression era plan where the county aided the city to pave Somerville road past the hospital using federal funds, with county equipment and tax revenue backing the project.
The discourse notes Truman’s firm stance on draft at the Democratic convention. A close ally warned of potential drafting if Taft were nominated, but the President replied he is a mule and cannot be swayed once he decides.
Chip Bohlen, State Department counselor, attended a staff conference after a press conference in which the President allegedly issued an ultimatum to Russia in 1946. The department prepared a diplomatic rebuttal while fearing impact on press freedom in Bolivia, including La Razon.
The State Department warns that while the U S advocates complete press freedom, several Latin American nations join Middle East and Asiatic countries seeking amendments to require governments to print corrections. Such measures could curb free journalism and invite broader interference.
ARLIE B DAVIDSON presents Will Durant guidelines for youths to live by better conduct. The list urges temperance, choosing a worthy mate, sacred marriage, loving parenting, honesty, and fair dealing, emphasizing character over wealth or beauty.
Medical column urges immediate accurate diagnosis of coma. It cites causes such as acute alcoholism skull injury drug poisoning and infections while stressing rapid treatment and modern laboratory methods to lower death rates. It warns against assuming liquor alone and notes accompanying illnesses may conceal the true condition.
A Latin American editor notes a clash as American officials assert power to control the press at home while advocating international press freedom. He warns the U S press may need national protections rather than relying on international assurances.
The Massachusetts primary poses a tougher test for voters as delegates pledged to Eisenhower may not appear on the ballot unless written consent is provided. Taft delegates carry a simple labeled tag, while Eisenhower’s name is absent, prompting claims of deliberate confusion by Taft managers who added a second set of Taft delegates in multiple districts.
C. F. Christian at Ohio State University says the average American will eat 2 to 3 pounds more meat this year than last. Total meat production is expected higher than last year as demand has leveled off and prices for meat animals were lower this past winter than the winter before.
Dante Cesare Vacchi aged 26 and Edoardo Mari aged 24 depart Milan on a motor scooter expedition spanning Europe Africa Australia and Southern Asia. They aim to cover about 60000 miles and finish the journey in seven months.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in Formosa hosted a March 25 dinner for Undersecretary Richard Searles. He spoke little due to language, but leaned in at one point to convey advance knowledge of the Truman cabinet’s reaction to President Truman’s decision not to seek re election.
Searles, via interpreter, asks about President Truman health and reelection. He is told Truman is in excellent health and spirits and is not expected to run. an announcement on March 29 is suggested. Chiang remains noncommittal, privately favoring Taft for support against Truman. Four days later a radio summary of Truman's Jackson Jefferson speech omits any nonrunning note.
An actor who wed for the third time had a bride who had one previous marriage. A caption at the bottom of their wedding invitations read be sure and come this is no amateur performance.
A collection of short comic exchanges and aphorisms. a girl requires a father's consent for marriage while a hopeful suitor declares his actor status. A humorous courtroom denial about fighting, a joke on dancing styles, and a quip about a local man in trouble conclude the piece.
HAL BOYLE reports on Barry Garfield a 29 year old social pioneer who seeks to correct how people use the telephone Garfield argues Bell taught the device but not proper usage He advocates tele technology a study of the social and economic aspects of telephone use by individuals and firms Garfield is writing a book on the subject.
A string of dated quips about misheard phrases and social stereotypes. Jokes include a husband who must repeat tongue twisters to avoid trouble, a fur shop misunderstanding about skunk, a spinning grandmother earning from gambling, and a widow valued over an old maid. Addison.
A string of light humor: a self talking man, illusions exposed by experience, Betty notes Johnny Wilson’s top exam papers, a mother questions their equal chances, a shy confession about Johnny’s bright family, a young wife and mother misdialog, and a joke about Henry's mixed up locations and a pet shop misread at the neighborhood movie.
Two Marine battalions from Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune wait for an atomic test. If clouds lift, 2,100 men will position 3 to 4 miles from the blast about 2,000 feet high over Yucca Flat, then conduct an attack landing on Yucca Island after the explosion.
The Rising Sun flag flew in Vancouver as the steamship Mei wa Maru arrived on her maiden voyage, the first Japanese ship here since the Hikawa Maru sailed for Japan weeks before Pearl Harbor.
Garfield argues corporations and business schools should teach phone skills. He cites lack of prethought as the main fault and says many overestimate their voice when heard on recordings. He notes callers hate waiting and suggests dropping the hello greeting for a quick name and department introduction.
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