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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1952
Page
3
A Japanese parliamentary committee reports the loss of a large quantity of national treasure including Empress Nagako's crown. Receipts by occupying officials are unclear and figures do not jibe. Much treasure may have disappeared during World War II while still in Japanese hands.
Frank G. Clement the 32 year old governor elect of Tennessee lunched at the executive mansion with Gov Gordon Persons yesterday and planned a Florida vacation. Clement will stay at Persons beach home in Panama City. They have known each other for years. Clement once represented the Alabama Public Service Commission in litigation with Persons when he led the Tennessee commission.
The Atomic Energy Commission will build a $1.2 billion gaseous diffusion plant in Pike County Ohio to produce uranium-235. The site lies between Piketon and Wakefield on the Scioto River, about 18 to 20 miles north of Portsmouth, with 50 families to be relocated as part of the project.
A series of revival services will begin at Basham Chapel on Sunday August 17. Sunday school starts at ten, preaching at eleven and at 7 30 PM with twice daily services throughout the week. Rev CC M Smith is the pastor and Rev Jimmie Rodgers will be the visiting evangelist. The public is invited.
In Shenandoah Junction West Virginia last night a Norfolk and Western passenger train was fired upon as it pulled out of town. An engineer and a brakeman reported rifle fire passing close by and a rock shattered a passenger car window with no injuries among passengers. Officials offered no motive for the attack.
A wartime treasure mismanagement report says national treasures were poorly supervised and records were careless. It notes a possible easy theft and cites a missing treasure estimate. The piece recalls Col. Edward J. Murray convicted of stealing diamonds in 1949 and paroled after a sentence cut to five years. It also mentions two U S officers allegedly taking 2 8 million dollars worth of platinum and diamonds in 1945 and 1947, with receipts only on scrap paper.
Illinois governor likely to tell Truman he welcomes help but wants no whistle-stop tour overshadowing Stevenson as the Democratic nominee. A Sept 1 Detroit speech may clash with Truman in Milwaukee, prompting possible deferral of presidential appearances to let Stevenson set his own pace. Senate Colleagues Sparkman and Flanders weigh in on Stevenson independence and ongoing civil rights stance.
Historical note suggests the first locomotive built in England in 1801 marked a breakthrough in heavy-haul transport. The claim centers on early steam power and its impact on industrial rail use.
Tracy California reports reveal former slot operator Charles A. Clark could not deduct city imposed fines from income tax. The police chief and court call the practice a sham, noting $32 225 in fines paid 1944 through 1946.
A 50 member rescue team fought through tropical jungle in heavy rain and reached about a half mile from the suspected wreckage of a U S Navy Mariner patrol plane. The craft with 13 aboard was last heard from on August 7 and little hope remained for survivors.
A 21 inch torpedo fired from Australia’s testing range circled the area three times, forcing a fast launch to warn two fishermen in a dinghy. The uncharged torpedo would have smashed their boat if contact had occurred, but they escaped danger.
The article notes that the front crawl in swimming was not known widely before 1900, with the stroke mainly used in the South Pacific.
A 1951 Chevrolet and a 1948 Plymouth were damaged slightly when they collided near the Bank Street intersection at 12 56 P M yesterday. Yvonne K Watkins owner of the Chevrolet and driver of record, and J T Chesnutt driver of the Plymouth, were involved. Police say both cars were westbound when the Chevrolet passed the Plymouth and struck its right rear fender.
Harris made no recommendation on which candidate voters should back. Democratic Senator John Sparkman of Alabama differed on the vice presidential choice, but the statement offered no guidance to voters.
Commodore D Parsons aged 54 of Crescent Springs Kentucky died while attempting to rescue two swimmers in distress near Gulf State Park Gulf Shores Alabama The coroner said the two swimmers reached shore safely and their names were not learned The accident occurred about noon yesterday in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Southeastern Association of Municipalities for Natural Gas aims to extend gas service to communities in Georgia Florida Alabama and South Carolina. A Power Commission examiner opened hearings on proposals for new gas lines. The Cairo Georgia based group formed in 1948 to advance regional energy access. Lois Powell the Cairo association president predicted good prospects as officials prepare to testify.
The Bureau of Customs will classify certain chlorophyll extracts as chemical compounds, not vegetable origin extracts. They face a duty of 12 percent ad valorem, instead of 742 percent if treated as extracts. The ruling affects products used mainly for deodorizing medical and therapeutic purposes.
Popcorn kernels heat up and build steam, the hard casing traps the pressure, and a rapid explosion happens as the kernel bursts open releasing the puffed kernels.
About 3750 CIO United Packinghouse Workers members walked out as contracts with Armour Swift Cudahy Wilson and Company expired. Union officials deny authorization but cannot guarantee local action. Negotiations with Swift Armour and Cudahy were fruitless. another meeting with Swift planned and a Wilson session set for Wednesday. The article also notes watermelon varieties and weights from eight to over eighty pounds.
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