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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1952

Page

2

Amateur versus Professional Tactics Define 1952 Campaign Start

The piece contrasts Eisenhower relying on seasoned aides while he learns the system in Abilene and Denver with Stevenson orchestrating a professional style. It notes Eisenhower’s admission of not knowing certain details and his choice to work through party structures, while Stevenson reconfigures his team and demonstrates deft political maneuvering.

Don Whitehead Springfield Adlai E. Stevenson Eisenhower Stevenson Abilene Kan Detroit Denver Brown Palace Africa Europe Democratic National Committee Wilson Wyatt Louisville Chicago Stephen Mitchell

Labor and campaign notes ripple through 31st inter-tribal ceremony

About 10 000 attend the inter-tribal Indian ceremonial as Eisenhower backs Patrick Hurley in the Senate race against Dennis Chavez. Stevenson aides Bennett McKinney Stephen Mitchell and Wilson Wyatt respond to questions on campaign leadership. Stevenson plans talks with Kefauver and Truman, with Monroney proposing daily security briefings for both nominees.

Eisenhower Patrick J. Hurley Senate Dennis Chavez New Mexico Stevenson Springfield Frank McKinney Stephen Mitchell Wilson Wyatt McKinney Truman Mitchell Wyatt Gov. Stevenson Sen Estes Kefauver Tennessee Washington A. C. Monroney Oklahoma White House Korea Monroney State Department Pentagon

Rites Tuesday For F L Crowe

Funeral services for Fletcher L. Crowe 68 of Hartselle are set for 2 30 PM Tuesday at the First Christian church with Rev Bob Glenn and Rev David Askew officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel cemetery Peck of Hart selle directing. Crowe a church member and Mason died yesterday afternoon at his home. He is survived by his wife Mrs Vas i Hartsette sons daughters and siblings and four grandchildren. Pallbearers named.

Fletcher L. Crowe Hartselle First Christian Church Bob Glenn David Askew Bethel Cemetery Peck Crane Masonic Lodge Vasi —Hartsette Jeters J. £. Crane Decatur Olen Battles Birmingham Seldon Crowe Irene Hardie Lakeland Fla Neal Crowe Jacksonville Charlie Oden Howard Evans Carl Williams William Smith William Mc Clanahan Phil M. Orr

Sew-Wrap-Go Pattern 4830 for Misses Waist Sizes

Sewing pattern 4830 offers a wrap skirt with three pieces a belt pockets and optional buttons. sizes small 24-25 medium 26-28 large 30-32 inches, requires 344 yards of 35 inch fabric for medium. pattern includes illustrated instructions and fit testing. Send thirty cents to Anne Adams at The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Treasure find uncovers wills and secret pocket in estate

A cache of tin cans and glass jars with coins was found along with a woman's corset containing a wallet holding 130 dollars. Two wills naming neighbor Earl Gray as heir to the farm were found. Register Elmer Shipley said court action will likely be needed to settle the estate title.

Earl Gray Gray King Register of Wills Elmer Shipley

Farm Markets Report in Decatur Prices Listed by Commodity

Cotton middling 40.000c strict low 38.50c No 2 mile 3.10 No 2 wheat new crop onion free 195 No 2 oats new crop onion free 80c No 2 yellow ear corn 1.83 Hugs price paid in Decatur 21.50.

Decatur

Iranian premier moves to grant unprecedented executive power

Premier Mossadegh faced Senate opposition after bitter attacks on an unlimited powers bill. Reports say he threatened resignation during a conference unless the bill passed. If enacted, Mossadegh would gain authority unseen since Iran's constitutional era and introduce a 2 percent annual tax on immovable property to stabilize the economy.

Mossadegh

State farm outlook hinges on August rainfall

The forecast notes August usually brings rain for crops and credits timely showers with saving peanuts starting to suffer drought stress. Lowery says cotton has not been helped yet by the moisture shortage and remains stressed.

Lowery

Rites Held Monday For Mrs. Johnson

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Eliza Mollie Johnson 90 of Athens were held at Bethel Church of Christ with burial in Johnsons cemetery McConnell directing. She died Saturday night after six weeks illness leaving two daughters six sons 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren plus other relatives.

Mary Eliza (Mollie) Johnson Athens Bethel Church of Christ Johnson’s McConnell of R. L. Johnson O. G. Johnson R. M. Johnson

You Can Be an Ambassador CARE Appeal

A public service advertisement invites readers to send ten dollars to CARE to become ambassadors who help deliver CARE packages overseas. It emphasizes boosting morale of needy people and asks readers to contribute today in cooperation with The Advertising Council.

Hope and Freedom The Advertising Council

Market Summary for Nashville Cattle Hogs and Lambs

Federal market report from Nashville shows cattle steady to higher on cows and bulls, steers and heifers firm, baby beefs around 28.50, midrange steers 24.50 to 30.00, calves and feeders mixed up to 29.00, hogs largely steady with sows higher to 19.00, and sheep and lambs about steady with spring lambs 26.00 to 28.00. Top loads include 880 lb yearlings at 30.00 and 465 lb baby beeves at 28.50.

Nashville Tenn Choice

North Georgia live poultry market steady to firm

USDA reports the North Georgia live poultry market steady to firm with an unsettled undertone. High demand for light offerings over 2% pounds, fair demand for smaller sizes. Dressing plants paying 31-32 for supplies delivered to their doors. Prices today list broilers under 342 pounds at 30-31 with some at 31.5.

Atlanta USDA North Georgia

Community Notes and Weather Update from Arlington

Mrs Harry Rice and children visit Arlington relatives while Mr Rice returns from Oklahoma. Tennessee river stages and temps reported by Knoxville weather bureau and TVA substation. E W McAnally to undergo major operation in Albuquerque New Mexico. Watermelon cutting planned by Austinville 4-H at 7 P M Tuesday with movies to follow. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Robert Draper from Okmulgee. Lieut James A Nelson from Eglin Field weekend guest of his parents. Central Methodist Service Guild meets at 7 30 tonight. 21 cases tried in recorder's court with DWI disorderly conduct intoxication red light reckless driving and other charges. Five room dwelling permit issued at 1910 Eighth Street SE for $4000 to H C Duke. Decatur high school cheerleaders urged to attend practice tomorrow at 10 A M.

Recorder’s Court

Genesee area man linked to Bridgeforth death case

Deputies arrested Jackson on Wilson Avenue near the railroad three blocks east of the tracks after a caller said he strangled the Bridgeforth sister Marie. He claimed he could not remember the death and cited weekend drinking. Police investigations followed by Capt Weatherly and officers.

Geneva Bevels Marie Bridgeforth Whitmire Jackson Lee Roy Peebles Wilson Avenue Bridgeforth Water Street J. T. Weatherly Pack Self James R. Guyse Charles Smith Police Department

Services Held Today For Dennis Flanagin

Funeral services were held at 11 this morning at the Landsersville Church of Christ for Dennis Flanagin 37 of Moulton I who died Saturday night at Moulton hospital. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Flanagin a farmer had been ill with leukemia for about six months. Surviving are his wife two daughters a son his mother four sisters and three brothers. Also noted two Indian guides Peter and Mark were baptized in Georgia's Ocmulgee River in 1540 the first recorded baptisms in the country.

Landersville Church of Christ Dennis Flanagin Moulton Moulton Hospital Dennis Tucker Brown Decatur Flanagin Ida Flanagin Mary Jean Dennis Peter and Mark Georgia Ocmulgee River

Animals Move by Reaching and Pulling Themselves Forward

Many animals propel themselves by extending to grab a handle or support and pulling their bodies toward it. The behavior enables climbing and navigation across varied terrains. Species vary in grip and limb use, adapting motion to the environment.

First heavy hauling locomotive built in England in 1801

The record notes that the earliest locomotive used for heavy hauling is believed to have been constructed in England in the year 1801. It marks a pivotal point in railway history and industrial progress.

England

Swim stroke history notes late 19th century spread

The crawl stroke was not known before 1900 except in the South Pacific, highlighting early regional differences in competitive swimming techniques and the gradual sharing of styles across cultures.

South Pacific

State Patrol reports day’s accidents vs last year

State Highway Patrol compared yesterday’s accidents to the same date last year. Eight people were injured in 25 mishaps with $8,475 property damage and no fatalities. A year earlier 15 accidents caused 14 injuries, one death and $5,575 damage.

Montgomery State Highway Patrol

Want Ads For Sale Bed Sets

Classified notice describes a double bed with mattress and springs and a baby bed with inner spring mattress in excellent condition. Located at 1007 Grant St with new address and contact phone 2531 R.

Grant St

In Old Turkish Courts Waitresses Served Wisecracking Guests

A note on historical Turkish courts reveals waitresses often were women who entertained guests with witty quips. These attendants blended service with comic interludes, shaping social ambiance in the era.

Australian figure brings European debut circa 1900

Dick Cavill of Australia introduced the subject to Europe around 1900 noting a new cultural link.

Watermelon Sizes Vary From Eight to Over Eighty Pounds

Watermelons appear in many varieties and can weigh from about 8 pounds when immature to more than 80 pounds at maturity, reflecting a wide range of sizes in cultivation.

Writers Strike Shuts TV Production in Hollywood

Screen Writers Guild and Authors League of America strike the Alliance of Television Film Producers after nine months of failed talks. The walkout threatens more than half of Hollywood TV programs as negotiations broke down last week. The groups seek advance payments tied to film grosses and seven year script leasing terms among other demands. The Alliance currently pays a $500 minimum for a half hour TV script.

Hollywood Screen Writers Guild The Authors League of America Alliance of Television Film Producers Guild League Alliance

Siberia Hill Assault intensifies on western front

U N fighters bomb and clash with Chinese Communists as Siberia Hill near Panmunjom changes hands several times. U S Marines and Fifth Air Force report air battles with MiG 15s and heavy casualties on the hill, while temps surge to 104 degrees during the fighting.

Siberia U. N U. S Panmunjom U. S. Fifth Air Force North Korea U. S. Eighth Army Siberia Hill

Notable Names in Ongoing Collection Work

Norman A. Sugarman of Cleveland Ohio and Edgar E. Hoppe born in Thorndale Texas are mentioned in an efficient collection context. The text notes that four fifths of the world dates are grown in Iraq.

Norman A. Sugarman Cleveland, Ohio Edgar E. Hoppe Thorndale, Tex Iraq

Amusements Today Listings by Theater

Princess at Carson City with Randolph Scott Lucille Norman and Raymond Massey shows at 1 3 5 7 9 25. Roxy screens Danny Wilson Frank Sinatra Shelley Winters Alex Nicol with showtimes 1 30 3 29 5 28 7 27 9 26. Sunset presents The Raging Tide with Shelley Winters and Richard Conte 8 16 10 10. Strand Hartselle Flaming Feather stars Sterling Hayden Arleen Whelan Forrest Tucker at 7 00 9 00. Ranch Hartselle Toast of New Orleans with Kathryn Grayson Mario Lanza David Niven at 7 15 9 30. Hatfield Athens Lets Dance with Betty Hutton Fred Astaire at 7 15 9 20. Elite King Solomon's Mines with Deborah Kerr Stewart Granger at 2 15 4 15 6 15 8 15.

Princess Carson City Randolph Scott Lucille Norman Raymond Massey Roxy Danny Wilson Frank Sinatra Shelley Winters Alex Nicol Hartselle New Orleans Kathryn Grayson Mario Lanza David Niven

Also Mentioned on This Page

Demos 423D Military Government Company Horace Broom Hartsete William S. Kirby Fred W. Abt Cullman Charles Neely 423D Camp Gordon U.S. Army Cain Bank ST Labor F.L. Crowe Hone Adams Mrs. Johnson Nashville Livestock Carolyn Bigham Gwyn Daniel Charlotte N. C Ardmore Okla Man St Roe Yilemake Harry Rice Arlington Virginia H. W. Rice Rice Tennessee River U. S. Weather Bureau Knoxville Guntersville Whitesburg Wilson Florence TVA E. W. McAnally Albuquerque N. M Arthur E. Hills Jr Orvista Drive N.W Austinville Robert Draper Okmulgee, Okla James A. Nelson Eglin Field B. J. Nelson Central Methodist Church Mrs J. D. Bush Son, Lucien Bush Robert Banks Oschner Eighth Street H. C. Duke Decatur High School Philadelphia Mill Creek Dick Cavill Australia Goidel Richard Conte Stephen McNally Hatfield Betty Hutton Fred Astsire Mars Falkville Jean Peters Jeffrey Hunter Constance Smith King Solomon’s Mines Deborah Kerr Stewart Granger E. Moulton St Green
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