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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1952
Page
4
The Kingsport Times notes the warmest day of the year with a 100 degree thermometer reading. A local resident quips that if temperatures drop to 90 he will turn on his furnace, illustrating the town’s chilly feelings about cooling weather.
In Alabama Walker County citizens became the first in the state to donate to the Sparkman for Vice President fund contributing $1,050. The article notes Sparkman as Alabama’s second native to be nominated for vice president, following William Rufus King, and expresses hope for a successful outcome.
An Associated Press survey shows 41 Southern papers endorse Eisenhower 22 back Stevenson Sparkman and 37 undecided. The Daily urges support for Stevenson Sparkman, praising Democratic leadership and calling for reform while affirming press freedom and the nation’s global standing.
Washington insiders watch the Democratic scramble as Taft Republicans show restraint and Truman era allies switch lanes toward Adlai Stevenson. Osborne Pearson’s Stevenson push triggers White House unease and internal conflicts in the postwar political sphere.
Pearson says the President did not speak for him as an aide pressed for a Stevenson backing. Matt Connelly urged a switch to Barkley or influence the Illinois delegation, while Postmaster General pushed his own man. Daw son and McKinney backed Barkley. Pearson defended his long chosen candidate.
The piece presents two notable quotations from the month. Governor Stevenson offers statements reflecting policy aims and political stance. The other quote represents a contrasting view from an unnamed official, capturing the political climate of the period.
Arlie B Davidson urges readers to persevere through despair with steadfast hope. She emphasizes that inner resolve, hard work, and continued effort can create luck, restore meaning after tragedy, and keep life moving toward a brighter tomorrow.
The State Department releases a historical document with Cordell Hull’s note to Paris on Hitler’s rearmament. Senator Wiley hosts Panamanian leaders as Remon forecasts welfare plans and tax moves. Egypt’s coup sparks cautious optimism amid Suez talks while a Korean front pay provision allows retroactive benefits for veterans.
The Shah fires Mossadegh and installs Ahmed Qavam, a foe of Russia, promising to settle the oil dispute with England to restore Iran’s economy. US Ambassador Loy Henderson notes the development as a pivotal diplomatic moment.
July 1952 deficit of about three billion dollars, the largest for any month since October 1945, suggests a continuing decline in the Treasury balance through 1952. Economists expect the deficit to reach about ten billion by mid December and to ease in early 1953 as income tax receipts rise.
A State Department expert urged Qavam to seize control, promising aid to repair Mossadegh’s mess, while warning the Shah to empower the premier to call out the army. The Shah balked, riots followed, Mossadegh supporters and communists rioted, Qavam survived, and Mossadegh faces no U S aid until Britain dispute is resolved amid rising religious and communist tension.
Politics this week covers party plans across states. Georgia Democrats select 12 electors pledged to Stevenson and Sparkman. Mississippi Democrats debate support or opposition to the nominees and platform. Michigan holds primaries for Senate, 18 House seats and governor. Missouri and Kansas hold primaries for Senate and House seats. South Carolina Democrats reconvene to decide support. Tennessee holds Senate primaries. Connecticut Democrats nominate candidates for five House seats at district conventions.
AXIS Alabama Mrs C E Chestang and her husband finally trapped a swift chicken hawk that had killed over 50 chickens and guineas. After hours waiting she grabbed the 32 inch bird as it swooped for a chick and held on despite its attempts to escape.
Santa Fe New Mexico earned the title The Royal City of the Holy Faith of St Francis after early Spanish settlers established the town, reflecting its colonial origins and religious influence in the region.
Twelve groups plan meetings from Tuesday to Friday as civic activity returns after a low water period. Pilots discuss international convention news at Miss Kate Oakes home at 7 P M Tuesday, Civitan club meets at Lyons Hotel at noon Wednesday, Kiwanis picnic at Woodall's at 6 30 P M Thursday, Kiwanis entertainment committee chairs the event with B M Cornell, reservations advised, Kiwanis board meets at 6 30 P M Friday with George Godwin hosting.
At 7 P M Tuesday the Pitts Motel hosts actual combat pictures of the Korean War borrowed from Third Army headquarters in Atlanta for the Exchanges. Glenn Davis expects record attendance at the meeting. The Decatur Jaycees at Decatur Trade School also host The Secret Service Story at 7 P M Tuesday chronicling the U S counter espionage agency with Eugene Wright chairing the program committee. Pilot and Civitan groups hold business meetings while Kiwanis plan a picnic and delay business matters to the board.
Springfield August 2 Adlai Stevenson the Democratic presidential nominee paused campaign work for a tennis game at the home of William Drake Jr on a 2000 acre Oglesby estate. Wilson Wyatt left town for St Louis to arrange legal business before resuming effort. Blair won the Springfield city doubles title while Wyatt said headquarters would move to Springfield.
Mrs P G Hartung and Mrs Violet Ezekiel spent Friday in Birmingham. Mr and Mrs D C Fuller and Eddie Fuller were there Thursday. D W Rainey and Maude Patrick attended a wedding in Opelika for Joe Dudley Patrick and Sue Walters. Dr Fagan Thompson, former pastor, teaches at Dakotas Pastor’s School in Arlington S D. Mrs Ruth Griffin goes to New York to meet daughter and son in law landing Aug 5 after a year in France. Mrs L T Wagnon and children of Hartselle visit Dr and Mrs T A Robinson.
A list of individuals from Cullman and nearby towns records transfers or marriage-style name changes. Entries include James Lennis Vernon to Margaret Tekulve in Cullman 5 and Christopher C Mosteller to Imogene Childers in Cullman 4, among others.
Tentative site of the local DAV meeting at 7 30 P M Thursday is the Sheffield apartment building at Railroad and Cherry Streets The group is considering buying the building for a new DAV home This week's meeting is open with all disabled veterans invited to attend.
Local Lions greet Bill Ward at the noon Tuesday Lyons Hotel session arranged by the boys and girls committee led by Johnny Ay cock. Rotarians plan a youth service program for Monday noon at the Lyons with Bob Hunter as committee chair.
Veterans of Foreign Wars meet at 7 45 P M Monday at the VFW Home Loyal Order of Moose convenes at 8 P M Tuesday at the Moose Home Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks holds 8 P M Thursday at the Elks Home.
Athens reports a major farm property sale to be held Thursday August 14 on the Jim Porter 372 acre farm near Hayes Mill. Harold Burch of Decatur, a former Athenian, has recently bought several Athens properties including the Holman residence sold last week.
William Smith, a local auto accessories dealer, has purchased the Studebaker agency from Black, McDole. Mr and Mrs Harold Louvorn bought the Vasser home on East Washington Street for about 22500 dollars. They sold their Madison Street residence to Mr and Mrs Gaines Smith for an undisclosed price. Mr Smith travels the territory for a well known sporting goods house and his family will move here later.
The David Lee store at the northeast corner of the public square is undergoing interior remodeling and will have exterior renovations at a later date.
Qualifications for mayor and aldermen may be filed between August 5 and August 15 for the September city election. Names mentioned include J. M. Holt and Probate Judge Roy Malone. It is expected Mayor Elmer Vinson and the full aldermanic board will seek re-election.
Probate judge to be G G Mc Cracken has not indicated his intended staff when taking office in January 1953.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reports in its second quarter review for 1952 that New England textile firms saw increased inquiries and better order prospects in June. Inventories are improving and firms anticipate stronger fall business.
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