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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1952
Page
1
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Rev Robert Glenn of Valhermo Springs will preach at Westminster Presbyterian next Sunday morning. Westminster holds a corporation meeting after service August 31. Grant Street Church of Christ hosts a gospel meeting with evangelist Clay Pullins. George Ricker resigns from Austinville Baptist effective August 31. Austinville Methodist to meet with Baptist in evening. Two recorders court cases heard, petit larceny and driving while intoxicated. 1005 Sherman Street SE sued by H R Sherrow. Building permit authorized for a four room dwelling at 1120 15th Avenue SE, cost about 3500. Sheriff and highway patrol arrest two and one on alias warrants and DWI. St Pauls Lutheran voters to meet August 31 after service. Youth revival by Mack R Douglas at Northside Baptist next week. Rising Sun lodge No 29 to meet for third degree work tomorrow night. See diary on page 2.
Two British lifeboats rescued 37 crew from the American Liberty ship Western Farmer after a Norwegian tanker Bjorg Holm rammed and split the vessel in two in the gale swept Channel near Goodwin Sands. Captain Gunnar Utvik and crew landed at Dover and Ramsgate. tanker Bjorg Holm remained unscathed and helped.
Ivo Hall Sparkman wife of the Democratic vice presidential nominee appears at her husband’s campaign stop in Hartselle. She speaks warmly of John Stevenson and the ticket while preferring a quiet life away from Washington. Her role and thoughts on the coming campaign are described as she shares memories of their 1923 wedding and her support for her husband. See POLITICS On Page 2.
President Truman avoided commenting on the steel case and politics at a Washington news conference. He said the Democratic Party could use some new blood but claimed no current party mess, and he criticized opposition rhetoric as predictable and wrong. He emphasized knowing more about government than others and offered to share truth with Stevenson and Eisenhower.
The cost of living index rose to 190.8 in mid July, signaling a steady five month climb and triggering a three cent hourly raise for over one million auto workers. Higher food prices and increased rents and insurance fueled the rise, with gains across miscellaneous goods and services. In a second item, Gulf Power President James F. Crist was elected president of the Southern Association of Science and Industry.
Chou En Lai met with Prime Minister Stalin at the Kremlin with top aides present. Diplomats view the visit as more than a courtesy call and expect a series of talks as Chou pursues stronger Sino Soviet ties. The 1950 Soviet Chinese treaty remains a basis for cooperation. Official communique offered no duration or topics.
State Highway Patrol reports show yesterday had 15 accidents with eight injuries and $9 125 property damage. The same day last year recorded 24 accidents with 15 injuries two deaths and $9 360 property damage.
U N B 29 Superforts and B 26s bombed Pyongyang in two raids, destroying hundreds of buildings and vast industrial targets. Okinawa based crews dropped 350 tons, causing large fires in the capital and crippling troop and supply hubs. A daylight strike followed against a cement plant at Osu, with pilots counting 63 buildings destroyed and 29 damaged.
After a four day homecoming Sparkman toured Morgan County high school reunion events in Hartselle and Mt Tabor. He viewed his old home site and church and recalled school days before heading to Birmingham to receive city keys.
A Korean farmer plowing in Korea is injured when his ox triggers a mine. He is treated with simple care at a field hospital, then rides a helicopter to Inchon. Trapped by a loose canvas, he panics midair before being returned to hospital.
Thirty U S soldiers from the 45th Infantry Division faced a flash flood while crossing a river in Korea. Four bodies have been recovered. 26 are missing. The platoon leader died while trying to regroup his men. The army called the event an act of God and warned floods can occur in the terrain.
Louisiana Democrats backed Adlai Stevenson with a 77 to 0 vote by the State Central Committee while withholding endorsement of the ticket and platform. The panel also rejected a plan for a split ticket, voting 58 to 32 against it. Two electors resigned after criticizing the national party and were to be replaced by district committees.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered a middle of the road policy speech to about 20,000 Republicans in Boise Idaho, blasting centralization in Washington. He warned that extremes lead to tyranny and criticized the Truman administration, promising change. The trip included a flight delay due to weather and engine trouble.
A large turnout from Limestone Madison and Morgan counties filled the auditorium as the Alabama State Milk Control Board began hearings on establishing a milk shed for four counties. Witnesses testified about costs of production processing and distribution and the impact of drought on dairy farming and corn yields. County agents D L Deck and L T Wagnon spoke on drought effects and emergency conditions with no recommendation given. See BIG On Page 2.
A local election notice explains that voters must fill all five council seats and vote for five candidates in the mayor and city council races. The change bans single shot voting and requires marking as many candidates as there are seats to be filled. The rule applies to the fast Monday voting day.
North west Alabama dairymen urged the State Milk Board to raise milk prices after a five hour hearing. Witnesses cited drought damaged pastures at 27 percent of normal and losses in feed crops. Producers proposed a one cent rise to 26 cents per quart for Grade A pasteurized milk, while schools warned of losses in lunch programs. The hearing is part of a series.
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