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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

10

State Dept Finds 12 Of 40 U S Bad Security Risks Still Employed at U N

A State Department official testified before the Senate subcommittee that 12 of 40 Americans labeled bad security risks by the department remain in UN jobs. He added 14 of 28 loyalty cases were fired before Oct 1 and 14 after, with 18 total US employees at the UN discharged for loyalty grounds.

New York State Department Department United Nations John D. Hickerson U. N. Affairs U. S. Senate Internal Security Subcommittee The World Organization Hickerson Herbert O'Conor D-Md Homer Ferguson R-Mich U. N Senate Subcommittee Trygve Lie United States U. S

Century-old village of Maeyston marks anniversary

Centralia Illinois notes Maeyston founded when Jacob Maeys bought land for one dollar in 1848. The village, now in the hills of Southern Illinois, observes its 100th anniversary as Jacob Maeys’s son Ed Maeys serves as mayor.

Centralia Ill Little Maeyston Jacob Maeys Illinois Jacob Ed Maeys

Money's Worth Gifts for Camera Fans

AP News outlines budget friendly and deluxe gifts for camera enthusiasts. From stocking stuffer rolls of film and bulbs to complete beginner outfits and darkroom gear, it highlights 13 to 125 dollar kits, color slide cameras, stereo and movie gear, and practical accessories. It recommends knowing the recipient’s camera specs and lists reference books and photo annuals as gift options.

Aaron Sussman Thomas Crowell Co Simon & Shuster Henri Cartier Bresson Photo Magazine U. S. Camera Duell, Sloan & Pearce Crown Publ Year, Inc

Ruling Speed Law Unconstitutional Will Be Appealed

Alabama highway speed limits 60 by day and 50 at night were ruled unconstitutional by a judge and appealed to the State Court of Appeals. Circuit Solicitor William R. Lauren challenges the Mashburn ruling in Monroeville. The case questions executive overreach vs legislative power. Some scientists say Mount Everest has grown up to 200 feet in a century.

State Court of Appeals William R. Lauren Telfair J. Mashburn Monroeville Gordon Persons Mashburn Executive Branch Legislative Lauren Court of Appeals Mt. Everest

Grocer Goes To Jail Voluntarily To Test Sunday Closing Law

Mobile grocer Guy Reynolds chose jail over a $100 fine for operating on Sunday. Circuit Judge Cecil F. Bates released Reynolds on a $300 bond with a habeas corpus petition hearing set for Monday. More than 100 grocers have been arrested in Mobile under Alabama Sunday closing law as a federal suit seeks $25,000 in damages for alleged civil rights violations.

Mobile Guy Reynolds Alabama Cecil F. Bates Reynolds D. R. Coley Jr Vincent Kilborn

Free Civies for French Vets Proposed by Communists

Communist deputies in the National Assembly propose a bill to provide each discharged French soldier with a Sunday suit two working clothes sets a pair of best shoes and working boots. They note conscripts receive about five American cents a day during service and cannot save to buy clothes after discharge.

Paris National Assembly

Morgan County Rock Creek 4 F Tanner Activities

Sunday afternoon Morgan County Baptist Sunday school district one meeting drew attendees including Mrs. Francis Colbert of Decatur who visited and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Tanner. The report lists many locals visiting relatives and moving residents in the community.

Morgan County Baptist Sunday School Francis Colbert Decatur J. F. Tanner Morgan County Dewey Crow Aubry Roberts Oden Ridge Mattie Lee Woodall Avery Woodall Huntsville Elaine Holmes Marilyn Ryan Eva Elzin Childers Clifton Pamela Lacey’s Spring Esther Tanner Donald Holly Pond Chester Holland Cecil Tanner Elmus Rutledge Martha Holmes Reva Lewis Elkie Sellers Arlin Blackwood Gary Mary Blackwood Lawrence County

British TV engineers sought to start Singapore station

The British government is asked to supply experienced television engineers to help set up a transmitting station in Singapore. Trade Commissioner K E MacKenzie says local radio engineers lack television experience.

Singapore K. E. MacKenzie

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