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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1952
Page
1
Births and hospital notices fill Decatur diary
Individuals announce births and hospital events at Ellis-Meyer hospital including a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Kilby and several admissions and discharges. Community members travel, visit relatives, and plan trips as recorder's court reports reflect disorderly conduct and intoxication cases. See DIARY On Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Kilby
Martin Street
Ellis-Meyer Hospital
Earl Clark
Danville 3
Ellis- Meyer Hospital
Quin- Wright
Joppa
W. R. Johnson
Railroad Street
V. M. Morris
Decatur 1
Recorder’s Court
S. B. Maupin
Barbara Jane
Louisville
Decatur
J. A. Taylor
Floyd Miles
Sparkman Returns Home Urges Southern Democrats Unite
Senator John Sparkman arrives in Huntsville to rally Deep South Democrats behind the party and to calm defections over civil rights in the 1952 platform. He meets with Governor Adlai Stevenson and signals a major post nomination campaign in Alabama as Republicans mount a first serious bid since 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Thomas
Huntsville
Ala
John Sparkman
Democratic Party
Deep South
Sparkman
Alabama
Tennessee Valley
Adlai Stevenson
L Eisenhower
Accidents Reported by State Patrol in Montgomery
Yesterdays patrol log shows 29 accidents with 15 injuries one fatality and 8415 dollars in damage versus 26 accidents last year with 12 injuries one death and 8640 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
State Highway Patrol
Truman Taft Targets In Presidential Campaign Scenario
President Truman and Senator Taft emerge as potential major targets in the race as Eisenhower and Stevenson lead the campaign. Eisenhower supporters attack Truman while Stevenson’s camp watches Taft’s possible role as an instrument against the Ohio senator and his GOP wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Taft
Washington
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Ohio
Chicago
Wright Favors Demos Ticket
Former Gov Fielding Wright urged Mississippi Democrats to pledge electors to Adlai Stevenson while keeping options open for a late switch if anti-Southern planks arise before November 4. He endorsed Stevenson reluctantly and questioned Eisenhower’s Southern positions, predicting Eisenhower may not maintain them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Fielding Wright
Mississippi
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Wright
Stevenson
Gen
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
South
Income Shortfalls in City Families in 1950s Spending
A preliminary Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows urban families had a net income of 4300 in 1980 after taxes but spent 4700, about 6 percent more, based on a 91-city survey. The index to adjust wages tied to the cost of living will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Sixth Candidate Qualifies for Moulton Mayor
De Trace joins five other contenders for the Moulton mayoral race after filing late Saturday, bringing the field to six candidates. John M. Kelley, linotype operator for the Moulton Advertiser, is noted in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares de Trace
Moulton
John M. Kelley
Strike Closes Goodrich Plant Across Multiple States
The CIO United Workers struck the B F Goodrich Co today while negotiations continue. About 13 000 of 30 000 workers at Akron are affected with nine rubber processing plants also hit. The walkout includes Cadillac Michigan Tuscaloosa Alabama Miami Oklahoma City Marion Riverside New Jersey and Los Angeles plants. Goodrich offered a 10 cent hourly raise matching rivals. Fringe issues remain unresolved. Negotiations resume after a 1 a m Cincinnati meeting following a 10 week dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
CIO United Workers
B. F. Goodrich Co
Goodrich
Cincinnati
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
U. S. Rubber Co
General Rubber Co
Cadillac
Mich
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Miami
Okla
Marion, C
Riverside
N. J
Los Angeles
McSpadden Fund Nears $500 Cash Total
The McSpadden Fund, aiding rheumatic heart victim John McSpadden, neared the $500 mark with two large gifts. The Hadcarriers & Common Laborers Local 1249 gave $77.50 and Goodyear Decatur Mills No. 2 shift workers added $28.50, bringing the day’s total to $424.01 along with several small contributions. The Daily accepts cash donations only and clothing should go to the McSpadden home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecSpadden
John McSpadden
Hadcarriers & Common Laborers Local
Twister Room
Goodyear Decatur Mills
Pauline Grantland
Mrs
Lloyd. McAbee
L. S. Thrasher
McSpadden
Poole Qualifies as 20th Candidate for City Council
C E Poole the 20th to qualify for the Decatur City Council race announced he would again seek the post. A former council member from 1944 to 1948 he lives at 618 Grant Street and is a deacon, a Masonic member, retired businessman and farmer. He pledges sound progressive government and strong school programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Poole
Grant Street
Central Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Decatur
Answers Filed In Strike Suits
Several unions and individuals sued by Wolverine Tube employees have filed responses in Harrison Hill’s circuit court clerk office. About thirty suits sought 50000 each in damages with a 30 day reply period. Some defendants answered Friday while others have not yet. The AFL gave a plea in abatement to quash the summons and service. Local 68 UAWCILO filed a separate appellate plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolverine Tube
Harrison Hill
A.F.L
U.A.W.C
Truce Delegates To Meet Tuesday Ending Week-Long Recess
United Nations and Communist truce delegates plan a Tuesday meeting at Panmunjom to resume talks on Korea. The week-long recess yielded no progress, with prisoner of war exchange as the sole sticking point preventing an armistice. Since July 26 meetings have occurred only weekly, each followed by seven days off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
United Nations
Panmunjom
Korea
Dixie Accent Is Taken On Today By Vote Drives
The presidential campaign moves into four Dixie states with activity in Mississippi. Democrats in Jackson convene with three factions backing Adlai Stevenson, while another faction supports the Republican nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Associated Press
Dixie States
Jackson
Mississippi
Adlai Stevenson
GOP
Visit hailed Birmingham
Alabama GOP leaders hailed Eisenhower's planned campaign stop in Birmingham as a major step to crack the Solid South. The Republican nominee is slated to speak at Birmingham Municipal Airport on September 2, with timing yet to be decided. State campaign chairman Claude C. Vardaman cited strong South enthusiasm as partly driving the Southern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Alabama
Dixie Sparks and GOP Pressure Across Southern States
In Alabama the GOP faced a serious challenge since 1928 as Democrats praised Sen John Sparkman homecoming. In Arkansas Democrats were warned they could be suspended for two years if they voted GOP after participating in the Democratic primary. Louisiana saw Republicans organizing Eisenhower campaign amid intraparty strife. See Dixie on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Sen
John Sparkman
Arkansas
Louisiana
Eisenhower
Dixie
Briefcase and Check Taken in Weekend Robbery Trys
Police report two unsuccessful robbery attempts while one thief took a tan briefcase from Fred G. Lerner at 12 30 p m Saturday containing insurance papers and a 170 dollar check. Lerner stopped payment on the check and notified police at 8 35 a m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Whitmire
Fred G. Lerner
14Th Avenue
Second Avenue
Lee Street
Schools To Open Here September 8
Official opening for Decatur city schools is set for Monday September 8 according to Superintendent Walter Jackson. An institute for white teachers will be held at Decatur High School September 4 and for Negro teachers at Decatur Negro High School September 5, with all teachers required by law to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur City
Walter Jackson
Jackson
Decatur High School
Decatur Negro High School
Sparkman Criticizes Steel Case Handling in Interview
Democratic VP hopeful Sparkman calls the steel dispute badly mishandled from day one. He faults both sides for buck-passing and government blame, noting the Wage Stabilization Board’s 26 cent wage rise and union shop settlement amid CIO United Steel Workers negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparkman
U. S. News & World Report
Weekly News
Alabama
CIO
United Steel Workers and Industry
Truman
Wage Stabilization Board
WSE
Multiple Alabama Traffic Deaths Highlight Weekend Toll
An 8 year old Arab boy died after being struck on the Morgan City Cotaco road by Cecil C. Earey of Mobile. Will Frank Shaw 26 of Central drowned at Lake Martin. Norman Privett 22 and J D Garrett 18 were killed near Holly Pond. James McCraney 19 died in a Selma fuel truck explosion. Louis Tyler Jr 2 was struck near Homewood. William King 14 died in Cottondale. Jason Jones 83 died near Canoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin F. Horsibuckle
Alabama
Morgan City
Cotaco
Highway Patrol
Cecil C. Earey
Mobile
Arab Hospital
Lake Martin
Wetumpka
Willie Frank Shaw
Central
Holly Pond
Norman Privett
J. D. Garrett
Selma
James McCraney
Prichard
Homewood
Louis W. Tyler, Jr
William King
Cottondale
Tuscaloosa
Jason Jones
Atmore
Canoe
Ala
Woman Clings to Hotel Ledge to Retrieve Cat
In Manhattan an unnamed 45-year-old woman later identified as Mrs. Jean Sellier climbed a two foot ledge nine stories up while searching for her cat in a hotel. Police coaxing failed. she entered an empty room and was taken to Bellevue Hospital for observation. The cat was later found in a hallway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Jean Sellier
Bellevue Hospital
Election Call Planned by Judge Almon for Morgan County
Probate Judge T C Almon prepared an order for a September 23 local option election. Voters will decide if Morgan County remains dry or becomes wet under Alabama law. The petition check was not fully complete when the judge spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Alabama
T. C. Almon
Almon
Morgan County pastors pledge support to keep county dry
Morgan county Baptist pastors met at Southside Baptist church to re organize and pledge moral and financial backing for a liquor referendum. Rev. Carl Allen of Hartselle was elected president and Rev. Bethea Stedham of Decatur vice president as Rev. W. J. Johnson urged the group to go on record supporting the dry county resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Southside Baptist Church
Carl Allen
Hartselle
Bethea Stedham
Decatur
W. J. Johnson
Petition Signers Advance in County Election Drive
Judge Almon reported the petition shows sufficient qualified voters as signers and that verification of names may be completed by noon today. The filing occurred days ago and lack of addresses or boxes on many signatures has complicated the process in the election matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almon
Citizens Hear Road Board Deliberations on Decatur Huntsville Route
Limestone county Revenue Board heard about 20 Moore and Whiteside area residents urging a Decatur to Huntsville road. Present were Chairman Spence and board members with supporters and opponents outlining right of way offers and landowner positions. See page 2 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Limestone County Board of Revenue
Limestone County
Decatur
Huntsville
Arthur Spence
Mahlon LeCroix
Charlie Leopard
Oscar Vinson
Walter Dorning
Whiteside
Madison
Mooresville
Mr. Leopard
E. P. Garrett
Willis Hill
George McCrary
J. K. Fennell
Rowe Sanderson
Sherman Marsh
W. B. Shaw
Mack Beddingfield
Sam Smith
Harry Rhett
Bob Atkinson
R. W. Ee
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McSpadden Fund
Russia
China
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Moscow
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Changchung
Port Arthur
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